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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

4

Numerous local names noted in portland obits and events

A crowded local column reports births marriages and personal milestones. Mrs. William Sheldon and Mrs. Joseph Vaillant receive congratulatory notices while infant Frances Augusta is born at Maine General Hospital. Veterans of Foreign Wars leader Hugh Grant convalesces after surgery. Other items mention visits, job moves, theater cast notes, and residents traveling between Bath Woolwich and Portland.

Hugh D. Grant Ey of Veterans of Foreign Wars Linden Act Ox . Grant George Cary Washington Street Frances Augusta Maine General Hospital Portlema Neceaen

Fisher Sees and Returns to His Ancestral Home

An odd fragment recalls Je. of Fisher returning to an ancestral location after a distant journey. The text hints at recognition or reunion but offers few concrete details beyond the return and lineage reference.

Fisher

Pre- Mohiba ball scene and local gatherings reported

Atlantic seaboard areas note a Friday dinner at Paul Burns home with Mary Callan and a roster of attendees. Alma Swanton arrives from Wilmington to visit Swanton family as Harold Husbands plans Thanksgiving visit.

Mary Callan Paul Burns Paul Theodore Burns Court Street Lasca Huse Henry Powers Barbara Greene John Bowie Mary Burgess Joseph Black Daniel Largay Freida Legard Alma Swanton Wilmington Del Carl B. Swanton Front Street Harold Husbands Cobb’s Ford, Pa

Judith Paisley Dies in Now York Hospital Note

Judith Ellen Paisley is reported as now 18 at Mesnotal hospital with unclear spelling. This brief item notes a medical status update and location at the hospital.

Judith Ellen Paisley

Swant Knights in C and Wes 2 Find Searcy Mason

Lions Sobee Steel macreery Benger and Wisabeth Bub of Houlton participate in a local event with Andrew C Swant and Wes 2 seeking Searcy Mason in a community gathering.

Andrew C. Swant Searcy Mason the Lions Sobee Steel Macreery Benger Wisabeth Bub Houlton

Galileo Demonstrated Earth Revolved By Foot Measure

A historical note recalls Galileo confirming the heliocentric idea by asking observers to measure the earth’s motion with their own steps and feet, illustrating the idea of Earth’s rotation through simple, practical demonstration.

Galileo

Custody Dispute Involving Multiple Libellants and Minor Children

Court records reveal custody cases listing Ernest D. Cole of Somerville and Gertrude C. Cole of Clifford and Doris M. Wotton of Bristol with Harold M. Wotton as a minor child. Additional custody action shows Jeanie R. McKeown of Bay Harbor seeking custody against Lawrence M. McKeean of Los Angeles.

Ernest D. Cole Somerville Gertrude'c. Cole Clifford Byers Aiors Gera Doris M. Wotton Bristol Harold M. Wotton Leo Ames H. Goodwin Waldoin Jeanie R. McKeown Ibay Harbor Lawrence M. McKown Los Ange

Wiscasset Meet Highlights Include Local Contenders

The report lists participants such as George Huston Ed Lincoln Doris Nadeau and other contestants among the print gathered, detailing the ongoing execution of the event with local involvement and standings.

Ap All Poms George Huston Ed Lincoln Doris Nadeau Ae En Cree Lee

Hospital Tribute Marks Dedicated A I Graduates

A brief paragraph honors physicians and hospital staff for their role in the graduation of an AI program graduate, recognizing the hospital's care and the physicians' guidance as a fitting tribute.

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Local club activities and birthday party noted in community

The Lions club shows growing enthusiasm while a Pomona lecturer and a World War II inspector are mentioned. A birthday party for Priscila Mary Petrie at High Street featured games and gifts with Caroline Loring and others in attendance.

Pomona Wiewanthy Redper Border Patrol Lions Club Priscila Mary Petrie Sones M. Petrie High Street Cilla Caroline Mary Belle Loring Delight Greenleaf Donna Brown Patricia Bailey Barbara Brown F Smith Gertrude Ha Dee Academy la Renae Union

River Ramble Draws Joyful Group to Phippsburg

Readable fragments describe a group including John and Rachel Jobs enjoying a river view near Phippsburg. The scene centers on a Pole and a Fiddler's Retreat, with children present and the gathering described as a source of happiness.

John Gare

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