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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
1
fragmentary text notes 1612 war era references and a 1858 appointment of a day with religious services. It mentions family reunions as occasions and hints at a tradition of observance tied to war history. The source shows a mix of terms like Talmudic and Gigee without full context.
The article urges Bath and surrounding towns to fund the Bath Memorial hospital to avoid closing its doors. It stresses the clear need for the requested funds, warns a Memorial without support would honor a lack of civic backing, and calls on generous Bath citizens to contribute.
Ward 4 Lions and Rotary clubs. Ward 5 Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees and Nightingale auxiliaries. Ward 6 Mrs. Joseph I. Smith and Maine PTA with local PTAs. Ward 7 Charles Henderson. Lambert Park Hyde Park Terrace Veterans of Foreign Wars led by George Burns. Business District Junior Hospital League. Woolwich Mrs. Beulah Crocker Roy Stewart. Kiam Turpie Lions president. Charles B. Doyle Rotary. Ed N. Dewett Colonial Club. Iron Works station H. D. Small. Mrs. Dorothy A. Yy Cosmopolitan. Club 42.
Dues for men 35 dollars and women 20 dollars with tax details. Social dues 10 dollars. Dues payable by March 31 and not including government tax. Annual meeting set for December 1. stockholders listed in the paper prior to meeting.
Stephen Ambrose pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence and paid a $100 fine plus $4.70 court costs after arrest on Froth Street in Bath. A separate hunting case resulted in an $18.36 fine. Appellate appeal noted for January term of Sag gueboe Superior court.
The brief meeting covered setting a toy sale for fundraising and arranging repairs. Members were asked to attend and assist with the event details and guest contributions were noted as part of the conference wrap-up.
A Bath woman earns a double honor amid local recognition. The report notes community pride and calls for continued civic effort as regional achievements are highlighted.
Frederick G. Payne and supporters organize banners and public displays to enlist Ma veterans in a regional effort. A Lions Club luncheon at a local house is planned, with word that insiders claim knowledge of campaign details.
The readable fragment mentions an open event on Thursday and a tenor named Den tad among unclear phrases. The text is garbled, offering few concrete details or identifiable individuals beyond Meg and Den tad.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Windlass Co and James W. Temple of the Bath Box Co along with other names including William jeed gogga Works and Calvin Cooming onda F, lacking coherent context or clear event.
A brief reading notes a giraffe named Ser la giraffe in a local exhibit with seven available essentials observed during a short practice session.
Arthur Lavine of New Jersey wins a photography prize in a Pacific theatre wartime contest. The article notes his work and mentions an advance course under director White at the school, with details about his series and recognition.
A crowd gathers for a community event inviting anyone to bring their instrument and join the music. Attendees are encouraged to participate regardless of prior experience and to share in the session’s friendly atmosphere.
A Court of Honor event took place Tuesday evening to review British settlement proceedings initiated in 1612. Officials discussed governance and milestones of early colonial agreements shaping the settlement.
Crossword hints including photography cream pocketbook and a row of seats appear among scattered entries. The list also features chemical element selenium symbol Se and references to Analects and a season.
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