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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a dramatic rescue on a wartime or Civil era scene. It mentions Lieut Gree, a rescue, and a Bulletin style account with names such as Schley, Tani, and Parker Chan. The passage also references Boston Center and Dromore, with parish greetings and church imagery.
Campbell of North seeks velget cloth er articles to send to Finland. Local volunteers organize aid shipments as winter shortages tighten. Public support urged for fabric, garments, and basic care items to reach Finnish relief efforts.
A fragment notes that a group of six New England states qualified girls to train for an event. The text suggests a program aimed at preparing female contenders, with emphasis on regional participation and qualification.
Sunday afternoon launch drew enthusiastic ideas and named Donald Shaunesey and Allen Davis among organizers. Center director Mr Johnson said the aim is to unite school talent, foster individual interests, and create dramatic productions engaging students and the civic community. Next meeting is Sunday with about 51 students expected to attend. A Teen Age Dance drew 125 attendees at the Leptesantry Center, hosted by Mr and Mrs Patterson.
Edwin H. Oliver of Hingham Massachusetts writes the Times recalling a Sagadahoc stagecoach tale. He notes that the article misidentified William F. Jewell and clarifies connections to James Jewell and Ora Jewell with lineage to Phippsburg. Charles Jackson admits an error about who drove the stage.
Bodwell Grange met Friday with a large attendance including visitors from Topsham and West Bath. Fourteen candidates will be initiated soon. A literary program featured Grange Songs stars Marguerite Wyman Memory Pictures, a fortune game by five pairs, and a radio program discussion. Beulah Dunton sang, then refreshments by Mrs. Margarite Blair. Mrs. Wilbra Billings of Upper Washington Street is ill with bronchopneumonia. her son David from Newton, Mass., arrived to assist.
Community briefs chronicle visits and small events in Parker Head. Mentioned are Mrs Earl Lowell hosting a PTA gathering, Milestones of residents returning from travel, Air Force discharge news for Miss Marie Wyman, and local confirmations of guests at various homes. Families include Rollins, Walter, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Harrington among others.
The piece notes subzero days with a 10 below reading and heavy river vapor as a destroyer departed Kennebec. Frederick Thomas returns from Camp Devens after an eight day voyage aboard Vulcania from Le Havre, visiting his brother in Bath. Other snippets mention illness, local visits, and elderly Mrs. Lida Oliver walking daily.
Colonel George A. Baker and his daughter Mrs. Whitman Mitchell are in Portland enjoying the winter, staying in good health and spirits as they participate in local events and leisure activities.
A school concert featured pupils of various ages performing solos duets and vocal numbers. Performers included Doris Alexander Margaret Cahill June Brister Patsy Burns Betty Moore and others with pieces by Brahms Haydn Mozart and Bach. A miniature Bach bust was given to each pupil and a buffet lunch was served.
Junior Hospital League members met at Mrs. Cahill's home to discuss supporting Memorial Hospital with proceeds from the New Year ball. They plan a March 1 ball at the State Armory with Hospital Auxiliary aid, forming a joint committee for planning and secured committee roles.
Clarence and Arthur Warner sons of Mr and Mrs C A Warner of 205 Middle Street served in the Navy and met on the U S S Chevalier at Saipan January 9 during ship celebrations. Arthur Yeoman on board the Chevalier and Clarence invited as dinner guest marking a rare reunion for the Bath brothers aboard ship in the Pacific theater.
Posts and residents endure days of flooding at Popham as Isaacson and locals battle high tides. Mail carrier Clarence Spey delivers to the post office by wading through water while a dyke repair question lingers over responsibility. Supt. Stanwood Gilman schedules a Popham meeting. personal items note illnesses and family travel including Corp. Herbert Sprague returning from the west coast.
Grace M. Rackley of Portland, a missionary teacher and preacher with the Sudan missions in Yarda kuna near the Equator, writes of hot days and entertaining friends with baked beans and squash pie. She serves as preacher and Sunday school teacher, has lived there over two years, and sends photos of her students, a wedding group, and her home garden.
The destroyer Ar thur granted a day’s leave, spent on shore with the commander’s brother. The Chevalier then sailed the following day for Guam.
Beet crops such as rutabagas beets carrots and turnips store best in cool moist conditions with air not too dry. Do not harvest until soil cools and tops are cut back then cover with soil. Roots can be stored in garden rows or dug as needed, or harvested early and stored in a cellar or bank.
The 1945 close reveals Bath Memorial Hospital grappling with rising costs, limited funds, and staffing shortages while patient admissions rise. Revenue from services never covers expenses, though a $150,000 Trost estate gift offers relief. A nursing school is essential for ongoing operations, and the hospital contemplates budgetary solutions and community support to avert possible service cuts or closure.
The Knapp served in the Okinawa operation as radar picket and fought Japanese forces until hostilities ended. Authorized campaigns included Marshall Islands and Asiatic-Pacific Raids, Marianas, Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. It destroyed four enemy planes, aided in sinking a destroyer near the Bonins, survived a Japanese typhoon, and rescued survivors from Hull and Frank Virden before heading to the Atlantic Fleet.
The Bath Shipbuilders Federal Credit Union, made up of Bath Works Corporation employees, held its fourth annual meeting at the social center. Leon Fortin was elected vice president and James Jones reelected secretary treasurer. Directors Lehane and Se also reelected. A 2.4 dividend was approved. Several officers including Sprague and Gilbet Fowl-Reeks were appointed. Ray Trott and Sidney L. Willard named to posts.
The Legion Auxiliary of the Ninth District led by Mary Dinsmore plans a party in Wadneghe featuring Kathryn prankle a sensational ac dancer with Charlotte Betty Footer and Jeanette Bennett as vocalists backed by Mrs Costain on piano Kenneth Wi to perform violin pieces. Refreshments will be served after the program.
World War I veterans plan to unify into one organization with controlling influence on national and international legislation. Council officers were authorized to print cards indicating the time and place of every council meeting.
New glove design offers snug non slip grip for wet dishes and glasses with satinized inner surfaces for easy on off. Short curved fingers ensure a universal fit while avoiding knuckle binding. Community Center program lists participants including Terry meets Lee and Dorothy Moore.
The sat evening rise day ee rs notes include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tridge and Jerry Tettenulat of Mr and Mrs Maynard of Topsham. Wartime development of oot as eee wan open again as much as ducing the atomic bom is referenced in the fragment.
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