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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
2
The War Department notes infantry bear heavier casualties yet deserve credit equal to airmen sailors and others. Infantrymen fight from house to house in Cassino and on Italian hills facing fatigue mud and fire. Courage endurance and steady grit define the infantryman of the line.
The narrative tracks a Norwegian tanker crew surviving thirty two days afloat in the Indian Ocean and the vital role of Royal Norwegian Health Services in rehabilitating soldiers and sailors. It honors merchant marine dangers, wartime food and material supply, and Norway's four year fight against Nazi oppression.
Bath invites citizens to contribute to the gift for the naval ship named after the city. Donations, large or small, are requested at the city treasurer’s office this afternoon or tomorrow. The frigate, named for the state, is noted as large as battleships and cruisers, and will reflect well on the city and crew.
Weekly and cumulative figures from several schools show war bonds and stamps nearing the 100000 dollar mark. Totals reach 1517.70 for the week and 99480.95 cumulatively, with last year’s total listed as 42088.30.
Three 17 year old youths pleaded not guilty but were found guilty in Augusta Municipal Court and sentenced to three months in Augusta jail on each larceny charge. Sentences run concurrently with appeals filed. bonds set at $100. Names Saul Schenker Willis E Moore and Millard C Nadeau appear on multiple warrants. A related night time break entry larceny case was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court with $1500 sureties. One yellow light charge was dismissed for want of prosecution against Wayne F Heald Waldoboro.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church held a successful rummage sale in the parish hall last week with a midday luncheon. They plan a baked bean supper on Saturday April 29 in the ladies room, with committees named by president Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont and others.
Rev. David L. Wilson officiated two ceremonies at 918 Washington Street on Monday evening April 17. Dorothy Japerson and Henry Clark Joy. Sharon Aden and Howard L Nickerson, both couples from Nebraska, married in Bath with Navy ties to Bath Iron Works.
The First Baptist church class held a gathering on Tuesday with Mrs Clifford Harrington taking devotions. Refreshment duties for May were assigned to Mrs Edwin W Haggett and Mrs William Wakefield. Attendees included Mrs Georgie Durgin of Kezar Falls and many local members.
The State Board of Health imposes a 60 day rabies quarantine on all dogs effective today after a dog that bit Patrolman Guptill April 5 was found rabid. Officials say brains were tested in Augusta and Washington. Strays will be rounded up. dogs must be on leash or fenced with vaccination proof.
Mizpah class of First Baptist church held a Wednesday evening banquet with a reserved long table. Menu included chicken pie careen peas mashed potatoes green salad hot rolls apple pie a la mode and coffee. A brief business meeting announced next Bible study at Mrs. Gilbert Youngs home with Rev. Charles R. Sims leading.
Lowell temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday for sewing and knitting. They discussed Spring and Summer plans, served a baked bean supper, and read routine reports. Members were reminded to attend next Wednesday’s meeting for a degree work rehearsal in preparation for conferring degrees on a candidate class.
A Collier's survey by Walter Davenport highlights numerous postwar schemes proposed to the Senate committee, ranging from a 25 cent per pound tax for overweight citizens to a Global Congress on an island, and a plan taxing unspent income. The ideas, often illogical, reflect public frustration and idealism in the shadow of wartime exit.
The Maine Public Health Association will hold its annual meeting at Poland Spring on April 27 with speaker James Stone, Na Tukloui ae program development secretary. The State Board also voted to hold the meeting with the Lewiston Auburn Tuberculosis Association annual session.
Mrs John J Keegan Sr of Grove Street recently visited friends in Portland and was a guest at their home.
Howard J. Crane was elected secretary treasurer of Martindale Country Club. Scott A. Masters was chosen for a two year term as a director and Joseph H. Lempert fills the remainder of Antonio Fournier’s term. President Hugh B. Bethell noted new members and plans for an early season with temporary greens and expected permanent greens within a month.
A list of recorded transfers shows numerous parties buying and selling land and buildings across Bath West Bath and surrounding towns including Washington Street High Street Middle Street North Bath Bowdoinham and Woolwich. Transactions involve individuals and institutions such as National Bank of Gardiner and Gardiner D Rogers plus multiple pairs of buyers and sellers.
George B Annis of Camden pleaded guilty in municipal court before Judge Gardiner R Deer ing to reckless driving and was fined 50 plus 11 77 costs. State Trooper Francis W Powers ordered him to appear.
Dispatch from the G O P convention in Bangor confirms Roscoe G Bailey of Bath was chosen as one of Maine's Independent Electors. Bailey is honored by the selection and its endorsement.
The Missionary Society met at the Corliss Street church parsonage for an all day session hosted by Mrs. Frederick P. Moffatt. Luncheon was served at noon. Officers were elected with Mrs. Lizzie B. C. Chaney reappointed president. Merton Wright first vice president. Jacob Wheeler second vice president. Frederick P. Moffatt third vice president. William A. Hill secretary. Harold Walker treasurer. Continuous reports noted illness and recoveries among members.
Clarence A Merrill 45 of 122 Oak Street suffered a dislocated shoulder when his racing gig was thrown after a horse spooked by a horn near Oak Grove cemetery. He was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment and later returned home. both horses were captured without further serious injuries.
Representatives from all city seventh and eighth grades met at Huse Memorial to plan a Spring hop on May 5 from eight to eleven at the Huse school auditorium. Faculty advisors are Mrs. Granville Colby and Miss Enid Sawyer. Committees include Orchestra Charles Dingley and Wendell Dobson. refreshments John Hackett Lil lian Saunders Annette Godfrey. general Betty Chadbourne Barbara Fogg Helen Knowlton. dance Marion Burgoin Barbara Poulos Caroline Miller. The event is limited to seventh and eighth graders.
Morse High School auditorium hosted a special session by the Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations with W Roy Breg as speaker. Breg, executive secretary of Allied Youth in Washington DC, urged that school work and drinking cannot mix. Also notes Mrs Aldo Sartor's Bath visit and Boston trip for study.
Mrs. Bernard Presley of Woolwich recounts a Washington visit with a day of wildly変 weather including heat around 90 degrees, hail rain snow and a tornado, then clear skies. She toured landmarks, attended a Supreme Court hearing, and visited Arlington and Walter Reed Hospital.
Public wartime ration guidance lists stamps and points for meats and fats blue and red tokens, sugar stamps Nos 30 31 40 with home canning limit, shoe stamps from Book Three and Four, fuel oil Period Four Five coupons, and gasoline stamps No 9 B1 C1 B2 C2 B3 C3 detailing gallon limits. Local War Price and Rationing Board governs additional sugar allowance.
Hyde Windlass cafeteria announces daily shore dinners from 1 PM to 8 PM on weekdays and 12 noon to 8 PM on Sundays. The menu features lobster stew steamed clams fried clams and lobster options with dessert. The meals complement existing daily specials and continue the venue’s tradition of fine cooking.
The Teachers Club sponsors a rummage sale at Grace church parish house on Saturday April 29. Committees include Collections under Miss Enid Sawyer and others. selling committee lists several members. Mrs Ella Bates serves as cashier.
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