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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented antique item notes a fishing scene at an ice bar with a person named Be and a crew listed as Ser ge and Feron. The passage hints at improving seas and a delighted observer, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary text notes guests of a Mrs. and references to wires and electric incident. Mentions Mr. and Mrs William Donnell of Pa and hunting in the Oxbow near Winnegance. Continued on page six.
Oliver and Mrs. Frances Roberts travel from New York while Mrs. McNulty hosts guests. Doris Phillips meets in Portland for a return trip after visiting Liberty with Mrs. Sewall Prescott and family. Fred Spinney and Ernest Oliver repaint cottages including M. C. Fisher and Hartleb on the south shore and the Marsh cottage recently.
Fragmented lines show Mrs Roberta Owen visiting with Mrs Lawrence Thayer Jane and Stendesorth at Wyman Lewis and Robert Moore. Other entries mention Winter weather, Portland trip for Mr and Mrs E M Wilbur, and Nan eecomee at Fremont Street.
The Cosmopolitan club hosts a Christmas sale with a five to seven supper. Volunteers will offer aprons novelties and gifts, with a Christmas tree as the centerpiece. Mr and Mrs Swett of the Weavers group are expected to preside.
A brief court session opened for a cashier charged in a small dispute over pastries. Prosecutors described the incident as a minor theft case while defense pointed to a misunderstanding over payment. The judge scheduled further testimony next week.
The Bodwell Grange meeting in Maine was led by officers from the state Grange. Melvin Pratt spoke on areas and refreshment was served after the session. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5 with Olana officers noted.
A community event in Rockland sponsors an open race aiming to attract participants. Organizers invite local residents to enter and support the event through participation and attendance.
The Dromore Grange session featured Mrs Mildred Curtis and dancers with guests Promoteros invited for December 13 at Topsham Grange. Gov. Horace Hil and State Master Mrs Bean to attend. An auction, literary program, and Thanksgiving quiz followed.
Mrs John Conley and Mrs Vivian Lord of South Paris are named in local obituaries. The piece notes guests of Ralph Davis in Georgetown and mentions a Saturday death by an unknown suspect, with other social details from area residents.
The piece outlines a year end celebration with bonuses, gifts, and a formal program led by resident Grosman. Guests include the president and employees receive gifts and a tree. The department plans a notable dinner and social activities as in prior years.
Large quantity of debris and boxes strewn along Kaen ton street from north to Gasden after material being moved to the city spilled from a large carton. Paper scraps scattered on the street sidewalks and lawns as the carton rolled throughout the day.
A partial OCR line references Chester Dorr connected to Providence Rhode Island and a TOB event, yielding sparse details about individuals and location.
The women’s Republican group will host a Maine state gathering in Bethe Mondese Temple at 12 30 with attendees from the county club planned. The event proceeds after the welcome session with local organizers to lead discussions.
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