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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

5

Bailey Evening School Registration Slated As Courses Fill

Morse High reports 291 registrations on Monday for 19 Bailey Evening School offerings to start next Monday. Some courses lack minimum enrollments, forcing potential changes and the cancellation of American Literature due to staffing.

Morse High Coal Saseechhy Ees Sages Herbert Brown Bowdoin Frederick Tillotson Bath Tees Ray New England Bailey Morse High School

Epsom Salt Story Clear in British Chemistry History

A fragment notes the shift from natural Epsom waters in Epsom England to a synthetic preparation using kieserite form. It highlights the evolution of a common bath salt into an engineered chemical product.

Epsom England

Lions hear U M annex at Brunswick Lions meeting

Jagger F Crouse director at the Brunswick campus of the University of Maine spoke at a joint Lions meeting in Sedgwick. The Brunswick Naval Air Station annex serves veterans under the G I bill with 20 class rooms and multiple facilities. Enrollment trends show rising veteran participation then a shift toward non veterans. prospects for the air station as a university annex fade. The talk praised Bowdoin College cooperation and noted imminent Lions club miniature pin sales. The next meeting will feature Kenneth N an engineer with Bakelite Corp discussing West Bath wood flour plant project.

Jagger F. Crouse Brunswick University of Maine Aker Ath Brunswick Lions Sedgwick Anna Talk Quoddy Samoset Rockland Houston Maritime Academy Castine Brunswick Naval Air Station Maine Crouse Bowdoin Lions Club Minera Kenneth N Bakelite Corporation of New Jersey Bath West Bath Inson, Jr Henry Sandelin Robert Dugal W. J. Courtemanche Hugo Jelin Hugo F. Sant White Néroleen Fortin

First Settler John Parker and Descendants of Kennebec Region

The article traces John Parker the first permanent settler near the Kennebec, from Biddeford England to Arrowsic and Reshkegon, noting his 1651 will and 1650 land conveyances. It recalls Parker family roles during early wars, stage island refuges, and later New Town grants, with emphasis on Parker descendants and regional history.

Merrymeeting ‘Bay John Parker Biddeford Devonshire England Maine Massachusetts Bay Colony Kennebec Arrowsic Island Reshkegon Parker Arrowsic Clark & Lake Robinhood Fathers of Plymouth Peet Sagadahock Ashley Thwing’s Point Thomas Thomas Webber Mary John Thomas Parker Stage Island Edward Andros New England New Town Parker Brothers John Cock Cox Head Thomas Fa Ker Pas Island Mathew Salter Ambrose Hunnewell Pop

Bath Auxiliary holds semi annual meeting and fair plans

The Bath area auxiliary held its semi annual meeting with President Innes presiding. Officers reported on expenses totaling 2954.35 and detailed committee work for Hospital Day, with exhibits loaned from the Museum of Science and Industry. Plans for the Oct 15 16 fair include a rummage sale, a community ball, a children's movie party, beano, food booths, and the presentation of the new 1949 word.

Bath Grace Sacrishee Eenean Innes Osp William P. Kelley Recordee Charles Doyle G. Thomas W. Dayton Hill Joseph Mullaney Edward St. Martin Cosy Corner Loren Jaffe Lincoln Street Samuel Hooper McIinnes G. Thomas Murphy Museum of Science and Industry Radio City New York Duncan McInnes Mr. Gry Biw Recreation Hall Uptown Theatre York Hall Sumner Sewall Eta Sigma Phi Sorority Good Will Club of Woolwich

Exhibits Arrive for Hospital Fair This Week

South native exhibits arrive uncrated on Bath stage for display from 2 p m to midnight Saturday. Highlights include a Polariscope, polaroid demonstrations, a souvenir from the battleship Maine, a Dukw amphibious truck model, and a motor driven compressed air machine illustrating Bernoulli’s principle.

Bath Mi Y Maine Havana Harbor Bernoulli Murphy

Miss Maria St Angelo Speaks at Bath Rotary Luncheon

Miss Maria St Angelo new art teacher in Bath schools spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon. A Portland girl she outlined goals for art education developing appreciation directing talent and letting students express nature through drawing. She hopes to spark interest and build a lasting program while improving penmanship and hand skills.

Maria St. Angelo Bath Rotary Club Miss St. Angelo Portland Loring Addison Edward W. Bridgham A. Graeme Hanson Bedford Street William Lothrop Pine Street Edmund Briggs Heath Lane 193Rd Ray Collett Charles S. Doyle Bath Club St. Lawrence River Montreal Newburyport Mass Central Church Parish Ralph Hilyard

Kentucky Recognizes More for Divorce Than Any State

A clipped news blurb notes Kentucky leads in divorce recognitions, highlighting its notable position among states. The item emphasizes the state's role in divorce proceedings or statistics without detailing causes or figures.

Bath receives Benjamin F Packard flag from Port Chester native

F. H. Jaeger presented Bath with the original 11 by 36 foot flag of the clipper Benjamin F. Packard. The flag bears George A. Fisher’s handwriting and will join Davenport City hall collection. Jaeger, former Packard mate, also owns photos and ship artifacts from Bath’s famed vessel built in 1883.

F. H. Jaeger Port Chester Bath Benjamin F. Packard George A. Fisher Johnson Bros Mr. Jaeger Seattle Goss, Sawyer & Packard Rye Beach Playland Yacht Basin New York Jaeger Westchester Park Commission Rye Playland Eaton's Neck Long Island Sound Packard

Vegetables Dinner Combos Include Beans Potatoes and Spinach

A suggested vegetable dinner pairs snap beans baked stuffed potatoes with mushrooms buttered beets and spinach. The note warns weeds can destroy up to ten percent of a crop.

Bath Council to honor WWII heroes with memorials

Bath officials considered erecting three markers for Readae Paul L. Davis and Cyril E. Leeman at Vine Washington junction and High street overpass. The Bath Veterans Association urged Dedication on Armistice Day with band rifle salutes and National Guard participation.

Bath Veterans Association Bath Ae Paul L. Davis Cyril E. Leeman Vine Washington Streets Pitman Square High Street Davis Bath Bridge Leeman Highway Paul Marchant The Marchant National Guard

City Manager's Report Subheadline Summary

City manager delivers report outlining municipal priorities, budget considerations, and upcoming projects. The document highlights infrastructure, public safety, and community services with emphasis on transparency and resident engagement.

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Bailey Evening School U. OF M. Annex Pee Georgetown New Miss Maria St North Primary North Primary School Richard Frates Veterans’ Association Veterans Association Lancelot Cooper H. Joseph Madden Rodney E. Ross Jr Rodney E. Ross Brooke Chevrolet, Inc School Street Allen Spear Bath Water District James Temple City Recreation Commission Charles Rheim David Dickson Andrew Butterfield Etta Thurlow City of Bath Rose Street Oak Streets North Street Quimby Street Hyde Windlass Health Department Masonnar Rafés
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