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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
2
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 p m announced by Rev H BE Dan Chopps School hosts Hal ne eeean Now PTA members on 8 set Ian Tu esvei visiting Wes Unto
A city notice explains a program on days off for the year will be announced over the radio between 7 and 8 a.m. and again between 12 and 12 30 p.m. If no radio alert is heard, schools are in session. Parents and pupils are asked not to use telephones for no school information to keep lines open for urgent calls.
The funeral of Fred Alton Soule was held Tuesday afternoon at two from the Arthur F. and Son Funeral Residence at 819 High Street. Rev. H. F. Chee Woolwich officiated. Bearers listed were Clinton Bailey Wilson Bailey and Jay Bailey.
Mrs. Richard Lewis of East Boothbay stayed with her cousin Mrs. Malcolm Witham over the weekend for a winter visit. The narrative mentions Mir Lawit, a building contractor in the area.
Mrs Eugene Foster taieed Shiney at their home. Katherine peace vaca and Clus Abie Sull troms Swell ints visited Mr and Mrs Arthurton and family. Edna M Coolidge improved after illness. H Martin Powers and family of Bath spent time on Bay Point. Donald Avery and daughter Dawn closed their cottage recently.
Roy G. Stewart announces a program permitting Army veterans with two or more years of college to receive commissions as Reserve Second Lieutenants for active duty. Eligible individuals must have served in the U S Armed Forces between December 7, 1941 and June 30, 1947 and meet physical and mental qualifications. Training on active duty may last up to two years for enlisted men and war officers.
A capacity audience at West Bath grange hall witnessed an unusual Indian stage performance led by Chief Poolaw and Princess Wa tawassa. The event featured Poolaw’s acclaimed act winning national fame and first prize at a national sports show, while Wa tawassa received a thunderous ovation for her saga of her people and life at the Indian Island colony near Old Town.
Friday activities at the West ta ee school included games and a roar 4 event. Attendees included John Larrabee Mrs Annie Towle Mrs Fred Larrabee and Corliss Mrs oe Payne Rog with others. visits to Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston and a weekend with Jeanette Williams and Elmer Williams were noted.
A damaged clipping notes prize winners at a health event, mentioning a free x ray chest clinic and several women including Mrs. Zina Eaton Mrs. Harold Small and Mrs. Wilbur among attendees. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
The record notes whether an officer election occurred and lists Miss Virginia Baker as president candidate. It states the next meeting will be November 7.
A Halloween party at the Donnell estate featured games and stunts. Prizes were awarded to winners, and attendees enjoyed a festive event with costumes and activities.
A partial sports snippet notes a player tying a 118 point high single and reaching a 497 point personal best. It mentions a Park venue and players including P. Wallace with a 114 mark, plus unclear references to others.
An unclear fragment references bowling, a Recreational Association event at the Arcades, and a Giants game with mentions of Yankees and Dodgers. The text is garbled and lacks discernible dates or coherent actions, leaving only scattered names and terms.
Fragmentary note describes a Buck by Car incident focusing on a tight front fender and a guard or SG figure amid a 1920s setting, with confusion over the exact sequence and players involved. The readable bits hint at an accident encountered by a person identified in the text.
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