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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
8
Mrs. John J. Desmond and daughter are mentioned as relatives in Portland. The text notes a belief that the effort is a waste until ground warms.
The clipping notes arrivals and departures at Boston ports including Capt Blair and Captain Plummer with ships like the Antoinette and the Charles H. Wolston. It mentions Phi Rho society guests at New Meadows and various social and maritime events, along with local visits by J A and O M Redilen and plans for steamer Iwate.
A first performance of a community theatre piece directed by Desmond features local cast and a memorial Day ceremony announced for schools. Rev C DeMott of Central Church will address the audience at 10 o clock tomorrow morning, with a note on a yard sale fundraiser and other school events.
Guests from Bath and out of town attended the Theta Eta barn minstrels with J. E. Cartwright USN as managing owner. The show drew a large crowd and was described as a great success. Weather permitting, half hourly cars will run between the city and Lewiston tomorrow between 4 and 6 15 p.m. Myrtle lodge Odd Ladies celebrated its seventh birthday with about 160 delegates from Lewiston Aveburn and Brunswick. S, J. Meeker left for two weeks in Montreal. Howard B. Johnson received a Safe Deposit and Savings Bank position this week. Mrs. Orrin F. Frye went to Lewiston to visit her mother.
Senator Hale reviews a case involving H. L. Grinnell at Micagg Saturday as Oliver Moses plans touring trips and hosts a party of friends at his farm.
A fragmentary report mentions travel to Bos mignon for a service, a musical program, and references to G A R events. It notes attendance at gatherings with Mr and Mrs William H Sean and family of New York, mentions John M Schofield with an injured hand, and lists upcoming games against Lincoln Academy in Newcastle and Lisbon Falls in that town.
A luncheon of directors announced plans to raise an endowment fund to support Operation Home. The State Forty and Eight association will provide an electric refrigerator and a sound movie projector for educational use. Circulars describing the society’s camp work at Rock Estes were distributed along with a cinema feature.
A sizable contribution toward the endowment fund was raised with $2900 noted from Mrs. Arthur Sewall of Whiskeay Road. The fundraiser supports the Hyde Me-Tree Society and its mission for children's welfare.
In a May afternoon report from Uppell two sets of scales at 23 percent were noted as misleading. A large salmon measured 39 inches, with a lake holding an outsized catch. Redolphe Bernatchel and Lewis ton qualified for the club with trout weighing pounds. The Pennsylvania Lake event at Ticook Lake Camden occurred on June 20 21 22.
Executive board of the Dike P T A met at the chairman Mrs Francis Bertrand's home to review routine business and plan summer activities. Attendees included Mrs Bertrand Mrs Cormier Mrs Otis Smith Mrs Roy Loeschner Miss Alice Austin and others. The annual banquet will be held Wednesday evening with tickets available through Mrs Merton L Dear ing. The supper committee includes Mrs Roy and co chairs with dining room duty assigned to several members.
The Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella held a Tuesday social with a spelling match led by Mrs Katherine Burgess and Mrs McPhee's team winning. Prizes went to Vivian Kronstrand and Gladys King. A Parcel Post sale was announced for Tuesday evening at eight, with refreshments served by several members.
Memorial program planned under a chaplain at the next meeting. John Parker assumes duties as State Fire Warden for the summer. Emma of Augusta visits Miss Ian Johnson. Weddings, visits, and hospital news accompany notices of residents such as Miss Mina Floyd and Mr. Carl F. Roberts. Private funeral services for Carl F. Roberts, 40, of Center street, held at Roberts funeral home. veteran of World War II with three battle stars.
The Playhouse unveils Gold in the Hills at 830 for a 12 week run June 16 to Sept 6. The season extends nightly except Sundays with Friday matinees at 2 15. Mr Keith, back from New York, casting, says the company aims for a banner Maine year and invites Governor Bath Rotarians Inner Wheel officials and others to opening back stage meet the cast. Transportation help available for those who lack means to attend.
The Marine Draftsmen's Association of Bath Iron Works Central League held a brief business meeting led by President Donald B. Wilson. The U S Army unit demonstrated a close drill as part of the gathering.
The Court of Probate at Bath orders notice to all heirs for June hearing. A petition seeks license to sell real estate in Harpswell Cumberland County Maine for estate of Carlos C. Purio. Admin E Fleming Bracey and guardian Reese Cameron are named with related accounts and claims.
Incomplete OCR text mentions a list of persons including Kenneth and John L with scattered dates 15 22 29 and a legal context. The readable content lacks clear actions or outcomes to summarize.
A cluttered sports note lists events for the season including the Ladies' State Tournament on July 22, the Inter-Club eighteen holes on July iB, and various club events from June to July. It mentions mixed Scotch foursomes, select partner, and the club bulletin noting members will be posted from the pro shop.
A Morse High sequence of forums addresses juvenile education and related concerns. Participants debate what youth should learn about life skills, with emphasis on responsible behavior, arts, and social issues.
Court notices list Mary L. Kinson and several Bath residents as estates in probate. Executors and administrators such as Harry J. Rich and Florence M. Stackpole appear, with multiple filings for first and final accounts and bond requirements. The document outlines hearings set for the first Tuesday at a Bath courthouse and mentions West Bath and surrounding townships.
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