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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1943
Page
3
The National Board of Fire Underwriters promotes a modern safety ordinance drawn after the Boston nightclub fire. It emphasizes clear exit widths, flameproof decorations, marked exits, lighting, and orderly crowd management to prevent fires and save lives in places of public gatherings.
The Central Maine Power Company report notes that the 27 000 horsepower Wiscasset plant has run on coal since last June and Bucksport No 2 is converting from oil to coal soon. The shift creates duplicate facilities, allowing quick oil or coal use, at an estimated cost of 785 000. The change would save 20 million gallons of fuel oil annually.
The city must address ongoing garbage disposal problems before warm weather returns. Officials recognize the issue and urge prompt action to ensure a lasting solution.
American experts attached to the U S armed forces observe Australian railroading with three major gauges. Freight from Perth to Townsville must be reloaded four times and trains rely on engineers to fix defects. Locomotives, braking vans, and bowies are part of a rugged, pioneer-era system across 28,500 miles of track.
The Nequasset Ladies Aid met at the Bailey home with Mrs Dora Bailey and Mrs Pratik Bailey. Members discussed Sprig activities as sewing produced a quilt. The next gathering will be an all day meeting April 15 at Henry Dubar’s home with a covered dish lunch.
Standing room only greeted Morse High Friday as Al Moore's troupe of radio and screen stars presented fourteen vaudeville acts sponsored by local air raid wardens. The three hour show kept lively pace with master of ceremonies Hayopny Stanley guiding an audience that overfilled the auditorium and spilled into hallways.
Bath Fire Department Chief Medard Frates warns residents against grass fires and urges strict permission before burning. He notes daylight burns are dangerous and that Army orders ban fires after sunset, as strong winds can spread flames beyond control. Fishing season constraints also affect local ponds and streams.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference at Wesley Methodist church opened with worship and featured a key address by District Superintendent Rev Herbert F Aldrich of Augusta. Reports covered trustees finances womens society church school youth fellowship and membership with officers including Rev Chester B Oliver and Andrew N Butterfield presenting.
Special Salvation Army services are scheduled over the Easter period led by Adjutant John W. Baggs of Northern New England with his wife. Palm Sunday April 18 features Baggs and a singing soloist. Good Friday through Easter week supports Self Denial Fund prayers and mission work. Easter week themes include Easter in the Making, a Sunday morning message and a night evangelistic service on April 11, plus a youth meeting and a play by local members on Masters Sunday.
Three respondents faced charges of intoxication in municipal court on Saturday. Two pleaded guilty and one was found guilty. Costs of court totaling 4.70 were assessed for two defendants, while the third received a 90 day sentence in Somerset county jail in Augusta. An appeal was filed with a $50 surety bond required. Oliver Joseph Thibodeau was among those accused in a separate incident involving a plate glass window on Water street.
Club 12 held its regular business session on Front Street Thursday evening. About ten members were admitted, including Miss Marguerite V Brown Miss Mary McCabe Miss Patricia OHRiley and Mrs George Kolarik. A guest speaker event announced for the next meeting and a committee on entertainment was appointed with Miss Dorothy Anliker Mrs Charles Hoebel and Mrs Robert Hletts Jr named to serve.
The local rationing office outlines weekly coupon validity including A B and C stamps for meat and processed foods through April 30, blue DEF coupons through April 30, coffee and gasoline stamps with dates in March to July, and fuel oil period dates. It directs surrender of War Ration Book 1 for service members and notes turned in books for deceased persons.
The Central church Ladies Aid met at the parish house with strong attendance. They plan an Easter sale on Thursday April 15 starting at two o clock, featuring cooked foods aprons and a tea service with committee leaders named for each duty.
At the cemetery and park board annual meeting in the cemetery office last week William A. Furber was named chairman and Horace W. Ward was appointed superintendent for the 42nd consecutive year subject to confirmation. Ruth J. Atwood was elected clerk as the board discussed plans and labor issues for the coming year.
Construction has started on a large water storage tank at the Lambert Park housing project in the North end. Steel uprights are in place and side plates will follow. The tank will serve as an auxiliary supply to Bath Water District from the High Street main, fed by material from a dismantled tank. Mrs. Edward B. Hamblett and her son Donald visited Portland with Mrs. Hamblett's sister Mrs. James McKenna.
The weekly report covers 29 accidents from March 22 to 29 with eight injuries and 21 property damages. Chief Henry P. Weaver urges thorough vehicle checks, proper tire inflation, wheel alignment, and careful driving as roads thaw and spring brings pedestrians, bicycles, and unpredictable weather.
Wholesalers or retailers in Maine holding expired sugar stamps or certificates may exchange them for valid certificates. An application on form R-315 must be filed with the local War Price and Rationing Board before April 9, announced by Edward A. Parker, State OPA Food Rationing Officer.
The Bath City clerk notes two proposed marriages: Valeria Champney to Levina E Richardson, both of Bath, and Frank J Robishaw of Bath to Ce Laverne Richardson of Brunswick.
A Beacon Street church union Lenten service last Wednesday drew a large crowd. Rev. Herbert F. Aldrich preached on The Man in Christ Jesus, followed by the Fourth Quarterly Conference business meeting with reports from the pastor and church officers. The nominating committee proposed multiple trustees and stewards, and the committee on Ministerial Relations voted unanimously to invite Rev Charles L Kinney to supply the pulpit for 1943.
March proved colder than the previous year with 23 fair days, three snowfalls totaling 122 inches, and multiple frosty mornings. The winter's snowfall reached 352 inches, with most storms ending in sleet or rain and frequent icy highways.
The Sewing Circle of Genesta chapter O E S held a rummage sale at the Masonic Temple last week attracting many attendees. The event raised 41 dollars for the Red Cross fund, with plans to store leftovers for another May sale. Local resident Winfield Cressey returned home after a week of illness.
Mrs. W. J. Voorhees chairs a Junior Red Cross knitting project appealing for yarn to make afghans. Schools and rural districts participate, sending items to New York for distribution to the Army Navy hospitals and camps. A 600 Afghan quota looms as a large shipment nears completion.
The Naval Air Station Brunswick will be formally commissioned on Thursday April 15 at 3 p.m. in a ceremony attended by high naval army federal and state dignitaries. Governor Sewall Senator Brewster and White are named attendees with local officials. The Brunswick station and its auxiliary bases at Sanford Rockland and Lewiston Auburn will come under the command of Commander J C Alderman.
Mr and Mrs Horace Lewis open the former Charles A Andre home at 72 High Street as a women’s dormitory with 1 to 15 rooms furnished and ready. Delays in plumbing postponed opening. property slated for Carlton Bridge approach but reclaimed for occupancy due to state material shortages. Also notes Miss Pauline Ouilette, 12, returns to eighth grade after arm fracture and hospitalization.
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