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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
2
A fragment notes an entry at the post office in Ba h for circulation as second class mail. The text records formal processing impact on distribution and a potential filing or stamp action.
The Brunswick naval air station and its Lewiston Auburn Sanford and Rockland auxiliaries were commissioned with guests in attendance. The vast modern complex aims to defend New England and support long Atlantic flights while civilian supplies and war production shift toward civilian needs. The piece notes a strong commander, civilian supplies expansion, and traffic hazards on Elm Street reflecting wartime adjustments.
A fragment reports a near five minute delay and urges city authorities to address the danger and take action. It highlights repeated incidents and calls for official attention to the problem.
An additional list of 32 names was added to the five persons already receiving certificates and pins from the Citizen's Service Corps of Maine for completing at least 50 hours of volunteer service since November 1. Names include John R. Newell, Ralph W Bragg, William R. Ballou Jr, Elizabeth Bates, Ned Wilson, Stella Thomas, Mrs W. Piltz, Mrs Mildred Morse, Ellen M McInnes, Margaret McKellar, Mae King, Mary F. Gibbons, Belva M Fullerton, Jean T Fuller, Sarah Field, Grace Farris, Barbara Duke, Mrs John Costain, Isaac Coombs, Mrs Mary Carey, Bernice Christiansen, Janice Cook, Mrs John Bowie, Mrs Myrtle Billings, Alice Burgess, Martha Grant, Edmund Rothwell, Mrs Louis Gannon, Katherine Spear, Clara E Spear, Ellery Doyle, Madelyn C Jackson.
The Ladies Aid of Central Church held an Easter sale on Thursday afternoon at the parish house on Washington Street. The event opened at two o'clock and many articles sold quickly, raising funds for the church treasury. Mrs. Alfred Rowe chaired the event with chairmen Olive Corliss, Richard Quick, and Margaret Foote, plus Charlotte Buck at the service table. Refreshments at three included rarebit, olives, cookies, tea, and coffee served in the dining room by Edith Rich, Carolyn Thompson, and Aid members.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Nequasset met Thursday for an all day session led by Mrs Henry Buba. A noon covered dish dinner followed with scalloped dishes and surprises. Reports highlighted ongoing work and upcoming events for March and May with members listed and thanks extended.
The Winter Street Men's Club wraps its season with a skit featuring Mr Komy’s camera and remarks on the year's meetings. Attendance ranged from 20 to 112. programs and memos were shared, with appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary for support. The next season begins mid October with officer elections by a nominating committee including Harry Walters, Fred Higgins, and Melvin A. Haggett.
Leaders of the Neighborhood Plan are calling families to finish by April 20. They will report volunteer recruitment results and gardening questionnaire returns for a Victory garden. Questionnaires aid locating garden sites and access, with copies at Civilian Defense office City Hall.
The Maine State Police report for April 5 to 12 notes 24 accidents with two fatalities, six injuries, and 16 property damage cases. Most daytime in rural areas. emphasizes keeping war transport moving and urges truckers to delay nonessential repairs, make urgent safety fixes, and conserve fuel. Henry Po Weaver signs the April 12 1943 notice.
Victor Sprague aged 44 was found dead in his small cottage at a camp three miles below the pond at Phippsburg by his son Russell of Topsham during a recent visit. Officials doubt the exact time of death, estimating it could be two to four days prior. Sprague lived alone at the camp with limited local contact.
Local ration board hours 3 a.m to 3 p.m. Wednesday red coupons in No. 2 book valid this week for beef veal pork lamb mutton cheese butter margarine shortening oils and canned or glassed fish and meat. DEF blue coupons valid through April 30 one No. 12 valid March 16 to May 31 for five units. No. 26 valid for one pound of coffee March 22 to April 26. No. 5 gasoline coupon in A Book expires July 22 three gallons. B and C Book coupons for three gallons. A coupons must be turned in within five days after expiration. Fuel Oil Period No. 4 Feb 2 to April 17 and 5 from March 11 ten gallons. Certificates for new oil coal heating stoves or space heaters obtained from local rationing board. Stamp No. 17 in War Ration Book No. 1 good for one pair of shoes until June 15. Service members should surrender War Ration Book 1 to local board within five days after leaving. Books decca persons should also be turned in.
The Rural War Production Training Program offers a 20 hour course on Production, Conservatism and Processing of Food for Maine Families in Bath starting the week of April 26. Open to women 17 and older with victory gardens, it covers garden planning, vegetable varieties, yearly food budgets, point rationing, and food processing demonstrations. Enroll by April 26 with Citizens Service Corps chair Mrs John Parker or Miss Virginia Jewett. minimum 15 enrollees required to establish the course.
Missoula Montana Ensign Boyd Baker aided a damaged Winter aircraft by using a kitchen broom to steady a ski after a control wire broke. Instructor Jack Hughes coordinated the landing while a ground crew signaled. Baker grabbed the broom on a speeding car and held the ski firm, allowing a safe touchdown amid nerves.
The text recalls Leif Ericson Day and the idea of paying fitting tribute to a man linked to exploration. It notes a 1930 statue of Leif Ericson, whose discovery of America predates Columbus by about five centuries, was presented by the United States to Iceland and now stands in Reykjavik.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at K P hall where a quilt was completed and plans were made for another tack to be held next Wednesday. Supper served to the public at six, with defense workers and service men among the guests.
Mizpah class of First Baptist church met last Tuesday at 26 Liberty Street home of Mrs. J Russell Grant. Rev Charles R Sims led a Bible study Noah the Ark Builder followed by discussion and business reports. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs William Parks Mrs Gilbert Young Mrs H Chester MacKenzie Mrs Harold Carter Mrs Kenneth Thayer Mrs Champlain Miss Eleanor Wright Miss Eleanor Mills and the pastor.
The article surveys royal killings and plots in England noting William II Rufus shot by Walter Tirel while hunting in the New Forest, an attempted Edward I poisoning, Eleanor of Castile aiding his recovery, Edward V allegedly slain by Miles Forest and John Dighton, and Richard I possibly killed by an arrow or assassin during a French siege.
Mrs. Leo Venos hosted a surprise eighteenth birthday party for John Velousis of Tarpon Springs Fla at 97 Dummer Street Bath. Velousis, employed at Bath Iron Works, plans to leave soon for armed forces service. Guests included Reginald Cyr Ben Berenson and many others. cakes and buffet were served as gifts were given for his service.
Miss Mary Geary, who lives alone at 7 Brown Street Bath, suffered an illness Monday night and fell Tuesday morning. Neighbors alerted Rev Fr Maney and she was taken to Memorial hospital where she is comfortable and able to talk. Geary worked for J Harry McLellan and Mrs Albert Shaw, later as a practical nurse in Portland, then returned to Bath to live with her parents. She remains alone with no relatives.
Miss Jeannette Jenkins of 533 High street was surprised at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Murphy at 31 Bath street. Guests included Marion Houle Ruth St Peter Betty Jenkins and many relatives and friends. Bananas arriving for sale were spoiled by delays due to wartime transit changes and longer routes via New Orleans and rail.
A 1941 Chevrolet registered to Henry G. Mocklar of Goddard Street Lisbon Falls ran off the road Sunday about a mile and a half east of Pejepscot Corner. State Patrolman Roger Whitmore investigating the extensively damaged vehicle.
The second April probate session, presided by Judge Arthur J. Dunton, processed numerous administrations wills and inventories. Estates include Mildred Pushart and Jane Cushing claims from Bath, Phippsburg, Perkins Plantation, and West Bath. Administrations granted Marilla Williams and Louis Armstrong with bond. several inventories and accounts filed by executors and trustees. A license to sell real estate was sought for Mary E. Fitzgerald’s estate in West Bath.
Miss Mildred G. Nichols of 3 Page Street spent the weekend and holiday in Portland with her friend Miss Annie McGovern.
About 20 members of the Sedgwick Lionesses met Thursday evening with Charlotte of Charlotte's School of the Dance as guest. A dance recital followed with performances by Madelyn Oliver, Chloe Deraps, Joan Osborne, Jane Mitchell and Peggy O’Reilly, plus a military tap and a Scottish Fling. After the program, Mrs. Arthur King reported on the Food for Health event at Morse High May 4 and 5 and members agreed to help with surgical dressings. The group voted to donate to the Cancer drive and the Fund for Crippled Children and named a nominating committee for May 6.
George F. Cressey of 53 Shepard Street, a seafaring veteran, corrects local geography. He notes a mislocated Summer home of William Tudor Gardiner should be Woolwich, and explains common Bath errors about the Sasanoa river and its connections to Back river, Sheepscot, Kennebec, Arrowsic, Georgetown, Westport, and Boothbay Harbor.
Puzzle items list across and down clues for a weekly crossword with a cryptogram quote about revenge attributed to Shelley and a note of distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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