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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
2
A wartime editorial urges Americans to curb waste and conserve resources as shortages emerge. It argues lavish consumption has ended and says discards have value, calling for thrift now to support victory and future efficiency in production.
The article outlines immense wartime output goals including 125000 planes 75000 tanks and 10000000 tons of shipping and notes the need for hard work long hours and sacrifices. It discusses Maine shipyard prospects three hundred wooden coal barges and possible rail transport for workers plus modernization of Bath plants and utilities concerns.
The Maine State Police weekly report for March 16 to 23 shows 44 accidents, down 11 from the prior week, including 5 fatal, 15 personal injury, and 24 property damage cases. Officials warn springtime traffic hazards from frost boils, road surfaces, and increased pedestrian activity, urging cautious driving and vehicle economy.
Miss Phyllis Ada Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Hovey Young and Walter J Ward son of Mrs Bertha Ward Davis were married Saturday March 21 at Hartford Methodist church. Ward a Morse High School alumnus served in the Army and worked at Colt Manufacturing. They reside at 96 Jefferson Street Hartford.
Reports from Tire Rationing Board No. 121 for March 23 to 28 list certificates issued for March quotas. Named recipients include Mrs Ruth Henry Bath Maine 1 passenger tire and 1 tube Gibbons Coal Company Bath Maine 1 truck tire and 1 tube George Ames Woolwich Maine 1 truck Mrs Velma Grover Woolwich 2 truck tubes Bath Laundry Inc Bath Maine 1 truck tire Melvin W Merrill R F D Topsham 2 truck tubes Theodore Thibodeau Bath Maine.
Maine retail trade shows broader gains with motor vehicle dealers up 34 percent from February 1940. Portland sales rise 14 percent year over year, reflecting statewide improvement. City-size groups post 6 to 21 percent increases, with the sharpest rise in areas under 2,500 population. Mrs. William L. Bennett returns home to Snow Park after a six week Memorial Hospital stay.
In Municipal court Judge Gardiner R. Deering, with Attys Edward W. Bridgham and John J. Keegan, dismissed a 17 year old's case over faulty warrant details involving a used car and mortgage status. The car’s ownership history and mortgage were misrepresented, with jurisdiction limits debated, leading to discharge after restitution terms were discussed.
Dike P T A held a regular meeting in the North End Community clubhouse Thursday evening naming Mrs Edmund Mocklar Summer round-up chairman. A nominating committee was set comprising Mrs Wilbur H Crocker Mrs Fred D Pinkham and Mrs Roy Loeschner. The April 7 meeting in the Dike school teachers room will feature Hartland A Ladd new superintendent of schools as speaker.
Justice Cony in Cumberland Superior Court issued a divorce decree citing cruel and abusive treatment. E Louise Lamb of Augusta is granted divorce from Cyril Lamb of Brunswick, married in Baltimore, Maryland on October 7, 1932, noting former Bath residents.
Le Camarades Musicaux presented a Lenten program in Grace church parish house featuring selections from The Redemption and Gallia a motet by Gounod. Miss Margaret J. Melcher read summaries, with Mrs. Albee and Miss Melcher accompanying on piano. The program included choruses, solos, duos, and a final star spangled banner.
Club 42 met on Front Street to discuss the Spring formal set for April 11 at Hotel Sedgwick. Irene Jones chairs the committee and a Monday meeting follows rifle practice. patrons include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. L Eugene Thebeau. Dorothy Anliker presided. Arlene Hescock was admitted as a member. program committee named.
Merton E. Sprague of Edward street court, with the Clare Tree Major Theatrical company this winter, completed his session March 28. He played a double role in Penrod and is touring to the Pacific Coast after two Grand Rapids performances. In Michigan he met Elsa Maxwell, famed in theatrical and social circles, whose lecture on The Importance of Humor he attended with Kenneth Randall, his company manager.
In an assembly Friday the Manual Arts club presented a one act play The Awkward Squad directed by David Y Alkazin with cast members Gerald Lemoine Robert Cummings Edward Cummings Leo Couture Arthur Michaud Richard Steen John Perry Joseph Pennell John Voorhees John Hinds John Schaub and Gerald Dill Pledge of Allegiance opened and Remember Pearl Harbor closed the program Misses Betty and Mary Brown Pearl street were in Portland Saturday.
A provisional report from Florence E. Potter outlines October 1941 to March 1942 dental health activities in Bath. Sixth graders received examinations. 482 exams in a second visit. 93 dental prophylaxes. parent meetings attempted. ties to Red Cross and home nursing noted. future visits planned.
Mrs. Philip L Eaton learns from Francis B Sayre that her sister and brother in law Abraham and Anna Schwartz and daughter Ann Beryl are interned at Santo Tomas Manila after Manila fell to Japanese. Sayre notes food scarce but no evidence of cruelty. Mrs Ralph O Dale and son Ralph O Jr visit Portland after Maine vacation.
Mrs Roland Mullen nee Annie McIntire recently married and now living in West Bath received a surprise party and shower hosted by friends at Mrs Carl V Kennedy's Tru Fant street home. Guests contributed household items linen glassware silver towels and other useful gifts.
Treasury figures place Sagadahoc county second in Maine for defense bond sales per capita at 8.92 dollars. Cumberland leads at 10.09, Knox is third at 8.25, with Sagadahoc’s population 19 123 and gross sales 170 699. Bath stands fifth among towns at 24 50 per capita on 250 787 gross sales. Camden tops the list at 34 73 per capita, followed by Bar Harbor Ellsworth and Augusta.
No. 31 P S plans a luncheon bridge at K P Hall Washington street on April 15. Lois Knight chairs. Sarah Garcelon and Mary Curtis lead committees. Meeting led by Mrs Jane Shea. Gertrude Stewart wins penny match. Members vote to donate to crippled children fund.
Archie the owl was taken by the Animal Rescue League after a park employee mistook his four foot wingspan for an eagle. He was caught with a long pole and placed in a cage on Carver Street, Boston, while officials decide his fate.
Marc T. Greene, foreign cor respondent to the Providence Journal and former Linekin resident, is included in this edition. He has visited Boothbay Harbor and Bath and was zuletzt in Manila covering the war situation for his paper. No word since Pearl Harbor bombing, relatives fear he is prisoner in the Far East.
Mrs. Andrew Hill spoke at the Lionesses meeting in Hotel Sedgwick about life in Honolulu since the Pearl Harbor attack. She described adjusted living, rationing, and a strengthened community spirit ahead of an anticipated victory. new members joined and the next session is April 9 at noon.
Beatrice Marylen Doble wed Robert Lalumier in Elkton Maryland on March 25. Beatrice is a graduate of St Joseph's Academy and Maine School of Commerce. Robert is a Falmouth High School graduate now with Elm Ice Co. The couple will reside in Reading Pennsylvania. Bath motorcycle owners urged to register for Civilian Defense at City Hall or by phone 1192.
Mr and Mrs John Adams have moved from Woolwich to a new residence located in East Brunswick marking a fresh chapter for the couple in this community notice.
Mrs. Alexander MacDonald in charge of Bath branch shipments of the British War Relief society received a letter from Robert P. Mortimer of Boston praising the Bath workers for their outstanding efforts. The Bath shipment included 57 dresses with bloomers, renovated clothing for women and children, hospital supplies, and soap.
Mizpah Class of First Baptist met Tuesday at 1115 Washington St with new member Mrs. Harold J. Carter and others present. Vice president Mrs. Grant led in the absence of the president as members did White Cross work and enjoyed refreshments.
Notices announce a 7 30 p m meeting of U S O Industrial Recreation Federal representatives at the U S O center to discuss Spring and Summer activities. The Young Men's Industrial Forum will meet there Tuesday at 7 30 p m for its regular weekly session with David C Dickson of Bath Iron Works speaking on Human Relations in Industry. All young men are invited to attend.
Weekly crossword puzzle featuring across and down clues for common terms and phrases. Includes a cryptogram quotation by Voltaire and a note about distribution by Kine Features Syndicate.
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