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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
2
National editorial urges citizens to buy Second War Loan bonds to fund World War II effort. It recalls past wars, cites rising debt, and stresses patriotism, thrift, and sending money to the government as victory nears. The piece frames bonds as protection against inflation and a duty to support troops.
The piece argues that easing regulatory red tape could improve retail distribution efficiency and reduce government paperwork. It notes government calls for efficiency, manpower concerns, and the industry’s push for simplified rationing and price controls amid ongoing distribution problems.
Retailers urge clearer draft status for key workers and smarter controls to prevent shortages of essentials. Maine lawmakers pass a bottle fine to protect highways, while hotel inquiries for summer reservations rise and A coupon value calls for leveling with the nation to aid tourism.
Officers of a Bath Iron Works destroyer report an unusual near miss during a trial near Cape Cod. A tremor struck the ship as a massive whale surfaced nearby and slapped at the vessel with its tail, causing no damage beyond fright and a wary close pass by the mammal.
Winter Street Fireside club met in the church parlor with young parishioners writing letters to servicemen now over 35. Duncan Farrell, city school physical education director, spoke on how physical education builds character. Andrew J. Danielson of the local U S O branch will speak next Sunday as Easter supper plans form.
Government securities issued during the 13 billion dollar War Loan drive include United States War Savings Bonds Series E with 2.9 percent interest, redeemable after 60 days, denominations 25 to 1000. Two and one half per cent Treasury Bonds of 1964 1969 redeemable at par with four months notice. Series C notes and other instruments such as two per cent bonds, Series F and G savings bonds.
Conductors on the Boston and Maine and Maine Central railroads issue pocket slips to passengers who light in non smoking cars. The slips depict a smoking conductor and state smoking is allowed only in the smoking car. The note asks offenders to move to the smoker or wait until the next car, and is handed silently to the violator.
Deputy Marshal Dana W York urges all rubbish haulers to cover loads as they drive through the city. Police report daily complaints of uncovered rubbish blowing onto lawns and streets, posing nuisance danger and wind spread, prompting action by the Board of Aldermen.
Robert Hamblett United States Army private first class has graduated from the air base with a radio mechanic rating. He is transferred to another base and is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward B Hamblett of 23 Pratt Street. At induction he worked in the Bath Trem Works tin shop.
The local ration board outlines weekly and monthly validity for A B C D and DEF coupons covering beef, veal, pork, lamb, cheese, butter, oils, fish, coffee and shoes. It notes expiration dates, replacement rules, and surrender of ration books for service members and deceased.
Collectors await a possible special stamp for the May 15 25th anniversary of domestic air mail as existing issues circulate. About 33 000 new air mail stamp booklets sold in Washington and Philadelphia and over 50 000 covers serviced. Canada prepares four new stamps including a King George VI issue and Trans Canada Airplane design. A U S Historical Album and a Confederate patriotic covers guide also released. Maine postmark collectors gain new Postal History of Maine with detailed illustrations.
Nine Coast Guard personnel from Popham station led by Seaman First Class Joseph Furtado responded to a grass and woods fire in Doubling Point Arrowsic. The crew arrived by truck with firefighting gear, remaining from 4:30 p.m. until danger passed, and included Albert Rea John Moran Danny DeSantis Steve Devlin Jack Gannon James Garner Robert McCartney Patrick Kelley and Austin Fenn.
The local War Price and Rationing board instructs meat and fats wholesalers and retailers to log all points received and amounts sold or transferred from April 24 to May 1. Reports due to the board after the period. Monthly by the 10th, record sold amounts and points received. late reporters asked to bring a slip covering from rationing start to date.
Col Dummer Sewall chapter DAR met at Central church parish house with 12 Central school guests from Mrs Humphreys class. Participants included Mrs Humphreys and George Thomas with a round table talk on postwar events. A Morse High senior was named good citizen Pilgrim and gifts were shared at a card party fundraising for the chapter.
The Huse Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting and annual officer election. Officers chosen are Harmon Smith president Mrs. Robert Pendleton first vice president Mrs. Edward McCormack second vice president Louise Edgett treasurer Eleanor Danforth secretary. The group voted a $10 donation for school play equipment and minstrel rehearsal details were announced.
Negotiations for the purchase of the Davis Hatch block at 116 Front Street by Bath based First Federal Savings & Loan are near completion. Rumors say the lender will move offices to the block after repairs and occupy the street floor, with the upper floor likely for rent. William B. Hatch has closed his shoe store on the second floor, with stock sold to Morris S. Povich. another Front Street clothier’s footwear shop on the street floor has also sold out.
Mrs. E B Clark of Brooklyn has returned from Lakeland Florida and arrived in Bath to visit her sister Miss Louise Bucknam on Upper Washington Street.
Morse High School Student Council will award the annual Outstanding Girl Athlete of the Year. The honor, aligned with the Boys' Athletic Award, will be presented at graduation. Eligibility includes earning a letter, 80 plus scholastic average, two basketball seasons, two other activities, and leadership.
The monthly Child Health Conference at the Winnegance club house reviewed preschool exams and vaccinations. Dr Virginia Hamilton led the assessments with nurses Ruth Choate and Elmer Morse assisting. The health committee plans to help with the May town hall vaccination event and thanked volunteers for clinic support.
Hardings Station East Brunswick residents Mr and Mrs Cecil L Whalen report the death of their son Cecil L Whalen Jr in U S Army service in Latin America. The War Department telegram gave no details and promised a follow up letter. Cecil was one of 20 children with 18 living and three brothers serving overseas in Africa Hawaii and California. He enlisted in 1941 with a brother and the family recently moved from Sullivan where the father worked for Bath Iron Works.
Bath Iron Works Corp hospital expansion opens a five bed women's ward with a separate waiting area locker room and an office for superintendent Mrs Esther Gregoire. The facility staffs 17 nurses and two doctors Dr Edwin Fuller and Dr Daniel Mills to handle accidents and sickness at the yard.
St Barnabas Guild met at Grace church parish house with good attendance. They planned a card party and candy sale for Monday May 3 and elected Stella Dolloff, Mary Gibbons, Louise Rogers and Harold DeLong to head it. The guild accepted Mrs Esther Murphy’s resignation. Nettie Tracey was elected secretary. Refreshments were served by Nellie McCabe, Mary Gibbons and Stella Dolloff. The next refreshments committee is Anne Mullin, Frederick E Drake and R Clinton McFadden. The Corliss Street church Research Class met with Rosa Cooper. Emma Daley resigned as treasurer and Anna Allen was elected to replace her. They voted to do away with the funeral fund to send flowers to sick members, buy a memorial plant for Easter, omit refreshments for the duration of the war, and attend Easter services en masse. Martha Cutting, oldest member, sent greetings. The next meeting is May 5 with Mrs Cooper.
The Corliss Street church Young People Society held a social meeting in the large vestry with about 30 members. Miss Beulah Pratt presided as president, reports from committee chairmen were approved, and plans were made for a May outing where the Blue side will entertain the Red side. The Red team won the recent contest and will provide refreshments, with Annette Godfrey Martha Williams and Lillian Witham listed for May duties.
Lowell temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting last Wednesday focusing on sewing followed by a public supper at six. Supper committee members were Mrs Rose Jean and Mrs Delmar House. Covered dishes included escalloped dishes baked beans jello pudding cookies and coffee. Walter E Reid of Seguinland has returned from a business trip to New York City.
Three grass fires challenged the local department on Saturday with calls at 9.45 from a dump area, 10.25 to North Woolwich near Frank Heath farm, and 12.30 at 184 Middle Street. All were controlled with no damage reported. Mrs. Milton C. Trott departed Monday for New York City to visit her daughter Mrs. Manuel V. Loc sin for several days.
Crossword puzzle clues list across and down with numbers and definitions. Includes a cryptogram quotation and a Cryptoquote attributed to Seneca. Puzzle entries cover knot in wood to human anatomy, tools, verbs, plants, and measurement terms. Also features a King Features Syndicate cryptogram puzzle attribution.
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