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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

2

Hull's World War II foreign policy speech outlined aims

Secretary Hull described postwar aims to establish democratic governments in Nazi and Fascist overrun countries and to halt supplies to the Axis. He stated no secret commitments and urged lasting unity to secure future peace, noting Britain, Russia, China, and the United States share core objectives.

Cordell Hull United States Hull Washington United Nations’ Circle Axis French Committee of Liberation France Italy Britain Russia China

He Is Different MP Armbands At Rail Stations

Soldiers recall a battle of ears with MPs after World War I but say modern MPs in mufti at railway stations are well mannered and not likely to provoke such reactions.

Red Cross drive success praised for Bath and Sagadahoc county

Congratulations are extended to the committees solicitors and others who surpassed quotas in the Red Cross drive for funds. Bath and the towns of Sagadahoc county made a notable showing and may feel proud of their effort.

Red Cross Bath Sagadahoc

Easter Ceremony at Genesta Chapter O E S

Genesta chapter O E S held an Easter themed meeting with visitors from Hawthorne Brunswick. Officers led a cruciform cross display and Easter lilies while a rummage sale proceeds funded entertainment. A banquet followed with star shaped tables and Easter nest centerpieces. Next meeting April 21 features guest officers and degrees.

Genesta Hawthorne Brunswick Herbert Morse Paul G Bagdikian Elnora Oliver Everett Pinkham David Rich Burt Lonn Fred Osgood

Plane crashes into Brunswick house during training flight

A British pilot escaped with minor injuries when his aircraft forced a landing and crashed into the home of Ernest LaChapelle on Merriconeag Road Brunswick about three miles southeast of the Naval Air Station. The unoccupied house was demolished, the plane stopping 30 feet from the far wall. Officials had no determined cause late Thursday night.

Ernest LaChappelle Merriconeag Road Brunswick Naval Air Station

Woolwich Red Cross Exceeds Its Drive Quota

The Woolwich Branch of the American Red Cross surpassed its $900 quota by $124.16, totaling $1 024.16. Chairman Mrs Edward V Reed and War Drive chair Mrs Forrest Baker led the effort with community tallies from Sagadahoc Ferry Nequasset Montsweae Days Ferry and No Woolwich among others.

Woolwich American Red Cross Edward V. Reed Forrest Baker Sagadahoc Ferry Montsweae Woolwich BO Center

Morse High notes praise for Student Council efforts

At Morse High School the executive committee and Principal Herrick report 376 students participated in Mo hibah this year. The Talent Parade had the most ads ever and raised 73 dollars. Co chairmen Richard Andrews and Philip Ames led a committee including Fred Ver Betty Hopkins Zelma Cummings Millicent Hecht Barbara Stodder and James Bonney. Luke Hoyle preached Easter at Dunlap Commandery on Beacon Street in George J. Goodwin's absence.

Horace P. Herrick Morse High School Herrick Cochairmen Richard Andrews Philip Ames Fredver Betty Hopkins Zelma Cummings Millicent Hecht Barbara Stodder James Bonney Luke Hoyle Dunlap Commandery Beacon Street George J. Goodwin Mr. Hoyle

Huse School Pupils Hold Easter Party Recap

Pupils from sixth to eighth grades at Huse Memorial School hosted an Easter party in the school auditorium Friday evening. A large crowd enjoyed dancing games and refreshments on festively decorated tables with candlelight. The pupil committee led by Frances Young planned activities while faculty supervisors oversaw events.

Huse Memorial School Frances Young Bairman Alice Joan Canacars Amelia Mitchell Harmon W. Smith N. A. Trueworthy Ivanetta Newton Kentucky Babe Janice Knight Marciline Willette Harvey Hartlebb Joan Burgess Paul Bourgoin Marie Hart Ehess

Vacancy in Housing Authority Opens in Bath

The U S Civil Service Commission announces a vacancy for Accountant and Assistant Housing Manager male at the Federal Public Housing Authority Bath unit. Salary 3163 per year for 48 hour week. Apply via post offices or U S Employment Service to Rose Snider Portland by immediate appointment.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Federal Public Housing Authority Bath U.S Rose Snider Civil Service Representative 57 Exchange Street Portland

South End Victory Club Keeps Busy Activities Reported

South End Victory Club met Wednesday after school at the club house on Cherry Street with ten members present. Reports noted steady weekly paper salvage collections and plans for Christmas activities during vacation week. The group hopes to admit more members but current club room limits hinder expansion.

South End Victory Club Cherry Street

Fire Alarm Boxes at Lambert Park

Five fire alarm boxes were commissioned at Lambert Park Newton Mass part of a federal housing project. The boxes located at Fit Denny Road Office Drive Northie Avenue Denny Road Heath Lane Crawford Drive Newton Round provide direct emergency access in the area.

Cu. O Newton Mass Vola Federal House Atthwnty Lambert Park Denny Road Power Cirele Oflice Drive Nothie Avenue Heath Lane Busa Crawford tehiekeGee Aerawford Ewton Round

Change Of Managers At Uptown Theatre

Karl Gibson who has been manager at the Uptown theatre in Hath for six weeks will relocate Sunday to Barre Vermont to assume management of the Magnet theatre there. Maurice Savoie of Pawtucket Rhode Island will take over Gibson’s duties here. Savoie formerly managed the Rialto Theatre in Woonsocket Rhode Island. He his wife and daughter Chindette plan to move to this city once living accommodations are found.

Karl Gibson Uptown Theatre Barre Magnet Theatre Mr. Gibson Maurice Savoie Pawtucket R. I Savoie Rialto Theatre Woonsocket R, TL

Sergeant Glover to West Palm Beach assignment

M. Sgt. Wells Glover U S A and Mrs. Glover left Tuesday for West Palm Beach Florida where Sgt Glover has been assigned after a week with Mrs Glover's parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson of 28 York Street They had been residing in New Jersey during Sgt Glover's stationing there.

Wells Glover U.S.A

Easter vestry service and community notes at Parker Head

The Easter service at Parker Head featured prelude hymns and a Children’s Hosanna pageant with cast members including Peter Albert Gray Janice Joyce Gray Alfred Bill Lowell and others. Later activities covered Brownies Girl Scouts PTA officers, fund drives, birthday parties, and local visits with families and veterans.

Peter Albert Gray Janice Joyce Gray Alfred Bill Lowell Sally Lowell Marie Wyman Sandra Mank Laura Wyman Flowers Jean Joan Carolyn Amberg Bernard Betty Wyman Everett Thurlow Butterfly Beverly Snow Blue Birds Francis Edward Gray God Christ Father Orville Lozier Portland Congregational Christian Conference of Maine Shutins

Hyde Camp Auxiliary Sale and Meeting Highlights

T W Hyde Auxiliary No 11 Sons of Union Veterans held a successful rum mage sale at G A R hall Tuesday of last week. Mrs Marion Darrah chaired the committee with helpers Mabel Ansert Lizzie Haggett Jennie Miller and Lillian Warner. The group welcomed back Mrs Lucelia Blake who had been in hospital and at Crescent Street home after being struck by a car in February. Plans were set for a baked bean supper Saturday evening.

T. W. Hyde Sons of Union Veterans G.A.R. Hall Marion Darrah Mabel Ansert Lizzie Haggett Jennie Miller Lillian Warner Lucelia Blake Memorial Hospital Crescent Street

Stamp and Bond Sales by Pupils Rise This Week

Stamps and bonds in both schools last week show total sales of 1 718.55 with cumulative 91 963.25. The prior year total was 39 470.05.

PTA Meeting At Huse School Urges Scout-Based Youth Programs

City parents of boys aged nine to twelve are urged to attend the Huse School PTA meeting Thursday evening at 8. A speaker from the Boy Scouts of America, William C. Wessell, will discuss organized activities to curb delinquency and two Cub packs in the city. The business session begins at 7:30 with officer elections, followed by a talk and movie on Cub work and a penny sale for the stage fund.

Huse School PTA William C. Wessell Boy Scouts of America Pine Tree Council of Portland Wesse Central Church Beacon Street Church Hyde Park Terrace Wesley Huse

Farewell Party for Philip Reno in West Bath

A surprise farewell party was hosted at the Reno home in West Bath for Philip Reno who leaves soon for U S Army service. The event featured a musical program with vocal and instrumental numbers, tap dances, gifts including a purse and travel bag, and a black onyx diamond ring. Guests included numerous local families and out of town visitors, with refreshments served.

Philip Reno Albert Reno West Bath Hazelle Belanger Demorise Reno James McDougall Reno Clement Ernest Boulard Charles Reno Albert Reno, Jr Carr Erwin Wharff Bob Graham Kenneth Graham Grace Middleton Nola Belanger Seth Doughty George Pose Arthur Kriedler

Easter service and paper drive at Popham Library

Popham Beach residents gathered Sunday for a Easter service at Popham Library featuring the Girls Choir from Parker Head and Popham Beach School pupils. Miss Frances Robie led the service with Rev. Orville Lozier of Portland delivering the sermon. Flowers were later shared with villagers. A planned paper collection for May aims to relieve local storage concerns and will involve school pupils visiting homes.

Popham Library Parker Head Popham Beach School Sally Lowell Dorothy Cushing Beverly Snow Barbara Mank Barbara Harrington Lorraine Harrington Sandra Mank Frances Robie Congregational Christian Conference of Maine Orville Lozier Portland Phippsburg Lozier Christ Popham’ School Bodwell Russia Fighter Command Long Last Popham Beach Ilene Percy Bertha Newdick Mary Newdick Ellen Newdick Merrill Oliver Edmund Wallace Cary Wallace Ernest Oliver Robert Small Richard Small Virginia Perkins Walter Newdick Red Cross Corp Fred Spinney Spinney England Mass Wallace Oliver Milford N. H Dixie Oliver Willard Oliver Gayle Harold Wallace Myrna Wallace Esther Wallace West Point Moses Chandler Ralph Spinney Bath Popham Ernest Spinney Lester Oliver Spruceville Frank Scott Harry Pashard Alvin

Pre nuptial Shower For Miss Shaughnessy Held At Valley Road

Miss Frances Anna Shaughnessy was feted Friday evening at the home of Mrs. John A. Greene Jr. on Valley road in a co hosted event with Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Catharine Legard. She will marry Lieut. Philip T. Wade on April 15 in New York. Guests enjoyed mixed spring flowers, yellow candles, unusual place cards and Easter egg gift tags as a fun surprise. Shaughnessy departs Sunday for New York City to visit relatives for a week after engaging with her family in Bath and Washington, D C.

George Woodward North Bergen N. J Harold New Jersey Bert Nisbet Rumford Robert Reno USA Illinois Rosalie Richards Gladys Dozois Edward Thomas Bath W. H. Wyman W. T. Wyman Wood-Maass Frances Robie Frances Anna Shaughnessy John A. Greene, Jr Valley Road Greene Catharine Legard Shaughnessy Philip T. Wade New York Miss Shaughnessy Burt Osgood Beatrice Duprey

Bath Fire Laddies Present Victory Vaudeville Revue

Bath Memorial Firemen’s Association presents a fundraising vaudeville show at Morse High School auditorium on Friday April 21. Al Moore’s Victory Vaudeville Revue features renowned radio screen and stage entertainers with more acts to be announced. Advance tickets are on sale through association members.

Bath Fire Department Bath Memorial Firemen’s Association Bath Morse High School al Moore Victory Galaxy of Stars Moore Broadway Memers

Rationing reminders for consumers updated plans

The notice lists current wartime ration stamps and tokens for meats and fats, processed foods, sugar, shoes, fuel oil, and gasoline. It details stamp numbers, book references, point values, and validity periods, including maxima on home canning sugar and expiration dates.

Past Noble Grands Club Meets Friday

Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah Jogde met with Mrs. Frank Moore on Washington Street Friday evening with joint hostesses Mrs. Myrtie Billings and Mrs. Kate Smith-Casey. Easter table decor and potted plants framed a 6 30 supper. plans set for the final season meeting May 25 at Mrs. Edward V. Reed’s Sagadahoc Ferry home. Three tables of contract were played. first prize a Fostoria bon-bon dish went to Mrs. Charles Helah, consolation to Mrs. Farrin.

Noble Grands Club Esther Rebekah Jogde Frank Moore Washington Street Myrtie Billings Kate Smith-Casey Edward V. Reed Sagadahoc Ferry Rose Jean Margaret Morrison Herbert McCabe Herbert Huggard

Banquet to Honor Marjorie Mills in Bangor

Penobscot County Retail Grocers Association President J Alfred Hunt announces a banquet at the Bangor House Wednesday evening in honor of radio food commentator Marjorie Mills. Augusta guest of honor Mrs Sumner Sewall. toastmaster Roy L Fernald of Winterport, secretary of the State Association.

Penobscot County Retail Grocers Association J. Alfred Hunt Bangor Marjorie Mills Bangor House Sumner Sewall Augusta Roy L. Fernald Winterport

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Solutions

A puzzle page lists across clues such as Fencing position Test and Close to poetical terms with numbered hints and a long list of answers including fruit of the oak and Malt kilns. The down clues cover grief afresh sense organ and other scientific and literary terms. A Cryptoquote quotes GIVE ME A THEME THAT'S GREAT AND NEW UNTOUCHED BY ANY OTHER MUSE HOACE with King Features Syndicate credit.

Hoace

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