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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
8
Fragments describe unloading a herd, a Maine event, and plans for a new exhibition with fireworks. Mentions Captain William B. Kimball and Maurice Melellan Miller of Providence, plus a Boston link and a possible Maine presence at a pres sale.
Fragments describe a powerful storm affecting Eve events, clams, and local rules. Names mentioned include R. W. Lombard, Samuel of Miss, Jim, Mr. Wood, Mrs. Lilie B. Merrithen, and Mrs. James R. Jewett of Middle Street as neighbors recall the day.
The passage describes a ship sailing off the River Platte encountering doldrums and hard weather after rounding the Horn to the Equator. It notes a tedious voyage since the captain’s first trip aboard the new ship, with William Babcock involved.
Fires lit at the Read Nichols Co brick kiln on Western Court Street burning through the night. About 400,000 bricks are to be baked, requiring eight days and eight nights, with 200 cords of wood supplying the fire on the Byte Bestoe route.
In Bath on September 29 1907 trolley car masters face leaf juice issues from decaying leaves. The notice mentions invitations for a dance at Kennebec Yacht homes of J R Andrews and the Franklin Reed estate on Washington street and reports the Bath Automobile and Gas Engine Co. burning 1200 gallons at Onaway during the season.
fragmented local notes mention Mr and Mrs M M Miller honeymooning at White Wednesday After Brunswick. references to returning to New York for a visit. Ral H Colby chief engineer of the ocean tour. Bath visit. Ms Gwen Evans of Boston and Boothbay trips appear in scattered lines.
Report notes the cable construction costs about a half million dollars. The narrative describes delays and technical challenges in laying the line, including shoreline operations at Bath and interruptions to service during low water.
The Bath program funds a Regular Bath Education Specialist who supervises and approves work for crippled children in private schools. Expenditures are paid by Bath, subsidized by communities where students reside and by the Department of Education. The educator trained at Pittsburgh Training School and Carnegie Tech.
Local effort organises to ship clothing to France for needy men. Donors may bring usable garments to nearby communities or labeled collection points, with volunteers handling shipping costs and delivery.
The Rainbow Girls installation continued with flowers tied in rainbow colors and a performance of the Rainbow song. The next meeting is set for October 10 at seven in the evening at the Masonic Temple.
Gardiner defeats Morse at Kelley field 18 to 0 as the Tigers overpower the Shipbuilders with a strong second half. Chadwick and Hanley score while Morse errors and injuries undermine the home defense. Morse hosts Brunswick next, aiming for their first win of the season.
Members of Haskell Memorial church Sabbath school report surpassing their quarterly goal of 175.50 for the world wide overflow offering for China. The total pledged by Sabbath students reached 50.41, with inflation noted converting a million dollars to 166.67, yet the group celebrated having given a million or more for China. The survey by W. E. Nelson notes the reopening of the Chiatoutseng college in a restored silk factory, with UNRRA surplus huts aiding the effort. Over 80 Adventist missionaries, including doctors and teachers, have returned to China to aid the church after the war.
The notice lists numerous attendees from various towns at services including Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Dunning and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watts among others. Names span Jonesboro Farmington Portland Augusta Brunswick and Hallowell with Gipson Nelson Gipson Gipson and related families recurring.
Sebasco Lodge ends its season as the most successful in its history. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Cushman return today to their winter home in Portland.
Arthur I. D. Judge of Probate issues notices listing executors administrators and guardians for estates in Sagadahoc County Maine. Names include Annie B Cunningham Florence E Carlton Bertha Henderson Grace Akin James A Bimson Harry O Richardson Charlotte Redlon Jennie Rompega and Thomas War Bath. Orders dated 1947 show appointments without bond and bond qualifications.
Court entry lists appointing executrix Dorothy G Norton and executrix Christine S Varner for estate A with no bond. It notes dates September 9 1947 and names Moses and George foes among others. Also references Arthur J my and a true copy of the original register.
Morse High faces a tough season with 18-0 start doubts and personnel gaps after losing Capt. Engerski. The team aims to rebound against Lisbon Falls and Cheverus while seeking replacements for key missing players as the Bath Shipbuilders loom as a potential breakout opponent.
Fragmentary text shows estate, license to sell, and personal property references. Mentions Lord references, Seneca, Worcester, and names like B Walker. Indicates a true copy of the original attestation form.
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