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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
5
Three scout cruisers Birmingham Chester and Salem will undergo one of the longest naval trial runs. Four officers and a crew will conduct the test as part of a major inspection. The move follows earlier inquiries into motive power and equipment.
A mixed batch of items from Bath includes social events at New Meadows the Church club of Maine inviting gentlemen to Grace church, and a note on the Bath Whist Club meeting. The six masted schooner Elea and the Gardiner G are mentioned with maritime discussions, plus property transfers and local social roles listed for club and church members.
Oct 23 1908 Bath women from various clubs and churches unite to push a hospital project. A list of volunteers is gathered and a plan to gather funds and support is set for the coming week. Community figures John Hyde and others are referenced as leading organizers amid a flurry of local activity.
In the fragment McFadden is sent home this morning after staying several days without a regular place to stay. The text notes he had been here for some days and was dispatched home.
Mr and Mrs Walter Jensen of Stoughton Massachusetts returned home Monday after visiting Mrs Jensen sister and Mr and Mrs Oscar Wright of North Bath who attended the wedding. Jensen, nee Katherine Wiernyon, is a
The Bath Rotary Club announces a citywide event at the Bath Community Center on Friday October 29 at 8 pm. The drive aims to raise funds and distribute aid to residents, with Rotarians coordinating delivery of meals to an under nourished child in France and shipping Le Bateau Du Pere Noel from Portland for the season.
Phippsburg and Mrs Elliott Ray of West Mass visit Pleasant View Farm. The party includes Mrs Moeha visiting daughters in Foxboro and Doris Thistle from Meadow Pooche, plus Jim Street Baptist members Bowie and Phillie Bowie of Bath spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ernest Rogers at Small Point.
Continued updates from Cox's Head reference cottage remarks. Mrs Charles Grove of Auburn and Mrs Grovo's parents, former locals, were callers. Gordon Abriel moved from Bayview farm to Cambridge Massachusetts. Mrs M E Wilbur returned from Massachusetts with Mr and Mrs Willis Nelson of Waltham on a White Mountains trip. Mr and Mrs Nelson visited here. Mrs Mabel Wade of Parker also mentioned.
The excerpt notes Scott stressing that teachers and Maine now reach practically all children and people through the extension for Maine education.
L A King of Bath was a visitor here on Saturday, drawing attention from residents and local officials. The brief appearance prompted small crowds and photo opportunities during a calm community moment.
Mr and Mrs Furber married in an evening ceremony on Oct 26 1008 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs H K Dunton 35 Mechanic Street The Rev A B Hervey of the First Universalist church officiated Soon after the couple established their home and joined a wide circle of friends including local notables with Mr Furber later honored as a life member of a local club
Fragmentary probate notice mentions Mildred C Albee an Annis Cox and Bath Trust as presenters. Lacking clear dates, full names, or actions, the item preserves only scattered references to heirs or trustees without definable outcome.
Fire at the Dorr residence on Heath Lane caused substantial damage to the kitchen. The Bath Fire Department engines responded promptly about 9 30 Tuesday night and prevented further spread, leaving both occupants, Mr and Mrs Russell P Dorr, unharmed.
A probate notice fragment references a true copy of an original order and attestations by John L. SS. 231 28 4. The readable text lacks full names, dates, or jurisdiction details.
Dorr and others were in the house during a Sunday afternoon fire at 485 The Street. A pane glass window was broken on the first floor as occupants tried to vent smoke. stains appeared on the glass sill and frame. Shire B Maguire and Paige H Chaney admitted being in the house at the time and faced intoxication charges.
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