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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1943

Page

2

Patent System Faces Reform Calls From National Commission

Editorial reviews the National Patent Planning Commission report chaired by Charles P. Kettering. It argues the patent system supports American enterprise but could improve with compulsory recording of agreements, universal recording of future contracts, a defined invention standard, a single patent appeals court, and patent life limited to 20 years from application.

National Patent Planning Commission Con Charles P. Kettering Coerter C. Davis Francis P. Ge Edward F. McGrady Csr. D. Young Congress Court of Patent Appeals

NORMAL COFFEE SUPPLY IN WAR TIME TRENDS

The article notes eased coffee rationing and predicts supply returning to normal, citing 1941 imports of over two billion pounds and per person consumption averages. It highlights reliance on Western Hemisphere sources, disrupted Atlantic routes, and increased Latin American trade. It warns of Japan’s occupation impacting supplies of Manila hemp tannin manganese and essential oils vital to the war effort.

OPA Atlantic America Manila Philippines

Horizons Unlimited Expands Federal Air Regulation Scope

The Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the House advances civil aviation expansion by proposing pending legislation to extend Federal regulation of air travel. This move reflects continued foresight in shaping federal oversight of aviation.

Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce House of Representatives

Air Lines and Interstate Commerce Shaped by Senate Debate

The text discusses aviation's cross state operations and the Interstate Classification. Senator McCarren advocates overriding state lines for a national approach to postwar air supremacy, urging Congress to protect security and commerce by shaping the air industry through federal legislation rather than home rule.

McCarren Nevada Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce America Congress

Free Will Workers Picnic Planned at Morse's Mills

Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met last Wednesday with Mrs. William Hill to plan a full day picnic at Morse's Mills on Winnegan ee creek, joining with Sterling Bible class. A Christmas sale is set for Dec 1 with members to donate monthly articles. meeting ended with refreshments and social time.

Free Will Corliss Street William Hill Middle Street Harold Walker Morse’s Mills Winneganee Creek Sterling Bible John Hunt Wilfred Chaney Warren McIntire Benjamin Coombs Carrie Trott Ruby Preble Borden Martha McNaughton Camden N. J

Personal Notes From Old Orchard Town Life

A collection of local social updates lists residents visiting, moving, and traveling relatives. Mentions Orville Douglas, Eleanor Lennon, Lon Bartlett, Dayton Bartlett, and Howard Robinson with family ties to Bedford Street and Nequasset. Notes about USO workers Horace Lewis and dormitories, plus Pratt & Whitney ties through Mrs Somerville and Mr Somerville. Philip A. Day’s birthday dinner hosted by East Brunswick family includes multiple relatives and decorations with patriotic cake.

Orville Douglas Eleanor Lennon Orrd Lon Bartlett Portland Mr. Bartlett RK. O. 3Arden Bedford Street Inlaw Dayton Bartlett Nequasset Bath Memorial Hospital Edwin Concord N. H Horace Lewis USO High Street Washington Pao Curke Durte Weed Keoland Robinson Jurhara Doroth Bet Con Doneld Dummer Treet Thasday Sir Robinsons Speter Dorothy Hugeard Ron Cape Cod Wynery William Seamerville Hartford Cornwall Somerville Nelson Rice Sagadahoc Ferry Fred A. Bowie Drummond Street Pratt & Whitney Airplane Factory Geraldine Rice Joseph N East Brunswick Philip A. Day Philip Frances Day Robert Day Neal and Stephen Virginia Musser Irving Shaw Warren Rogers

Tentative slate of Dummer Sewall DAR committees

The Col. Dummer Sewall chapter DAR met at the regent’s Bath street home to appoint a tentative committee slate for the coming year. A follow up meeting will correct the slate before publication in the roster.

Col Bernice Staples Isabel Bridgham Ethel Bailey Nellie Lord Lena Shepard Alice Soule Ethel Blake Lena King Marie Andre Josephine Tubbs Edna Jaques Motion Pictures Jane Lemont Opportunity Farm Dora Curtis Elwina Alice Kennedy Maryvaret Foote DAR Museum Annie Low Alice Shorey Annie Hall Agnes Humphreys Kate Perkins Nellie Page Stella Given Abbie Minott Elmena Jaques Inez Rothwell Florence Calderwood Clara Hodgkins Ada Deering Bernice Bailey Eleanor Irish Annie Bonney Marion Colby Apphia Pinson Florence Wright Lynette Hill Grace Carroll Annette Merrill Marilla Morse Red Cross

Police Headquarters Daily Calls Illustrate Busy Day

A lighthearted look at routine police calls shows residents seeking license help driving aunt to hospital and portability of gas mileage for parades. Operators juggle plates, missing husbands, drunken boarders, pigeons and loud complaints while urging civility.

Tve Brunswick

Workers From Many Sections

Report shows Winthrop 2 against North Winthrop 1 with Woolwich 297 and Yarmouth 13. North Yarmouth Total stands at 11 842 as of July 16 1943, reflecting a summary of local labor counts across multiple communities.

Winthrop North Winthrop Woolwich Yarmouth North Yarmouth

Miss Winnifred Ht Brooks Rites Planned in Agawam

Miss Winnifred Ht Brooks 75 longtime medical administrator dies in Portland nursing home Born in Augusta Maine a Colby College graduate Waterville Massachusetts she previously led Rockville City Hospital in Connecticut and Wesson Maternity Hospital in Springfield Massachusetts Funeral arrangements awaited in Agawam where she resided

Choir Director McDonald Takes Annual Vacation In Maine

Francis L McDonald choir director at St Josephs Quincy Point travels yearly to Popham Beach Maine for vacation with wife nurse and daughter Frances. An associate naval architect at Fore River yard he is under naval and OPA ration rules limiting travel this year. The family motor trip follows community involvement and his role as hull plans inspector and veteran of Atlantic coast ship design.

Quincy Mass Francis L. McDonald Bath St. Joseph's Church Quincy Point Popham Beach Maine Fore River Yard Harold T. Smith USN OPA Navy Department Francis McDonald Atlantic Coast Steel Fore River McDonalds Baker Avenue McDonald Society of American Shipbuilders and Designers Ile Bath Iron Works

Street Signs Wrecked and Misplaced Across City

Police report a wave of destroyed or missing stop signs on Williams Street and at Route One and Richardson. Signs, now wooden due to metal shortages, are being damaged within days of erection, prompting calls for more intersections to be marked and officials to explain the incidents.

Williams Street Route One Richardson Street Water and Vine Streets

Blair Promoted to Naval Commander Overseas

William S. Blair, long time Bath Iron Works port captain, now on active duty with the Naval Reserve, has been promoted to commander and serves overseas with an amphibious force. A Boston Marine Society member and former Portland Propeller Club director, he connects with numerous naval engineering groups and Maine military circles.

William S. Blair Bath Iron Works Corp Naval Reserve Blair Boston Marine Society Portland Propeller Club Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Maine Post Society of American Military Engineers James Blair Bath

Plan Separate Unit for the Nurses Home

A Federal representative visited Bath this week regarding a proposal to add to or expand the Nurses Home on Winship street. A separate unit, potentially detachable after the war, is favored to handle the growing nurse population at Memorial hospital rather than expanding the current home.

Bath Winship Street Memorial Hospital

Anita Deering Hosts Lawn Party for Eighth Birthday

Anita Deering daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry L Deering celebrated her eighth birthday on July 26 with a lawn party for little friends at Park Street home. Guests enjoyed patriotic decorations, cake, favors and games while mothers were served tea. prizes went to Arthur Mayo Jr and Nannette Sonia.

Anita Deering Harry L. Deering Park Street Mommie Deering Carlton Perry John M. Conley, Jr Harry Ring, Jr Norman Adams Joseph Mullaney Stanley Robinson Carlton Berry Arthur K. Mayo, Jr Nannette Sonia Gay Bonney Patsy Sally Mullaney Duncan Robertson David Pye Patty Conley Joyce Ring William Robinson Patty Smith Sandra Daley Everett Adams Harry L. Deering, Jr Joseph Arsenault Anita

Federal aid unlikely for Bath incinerator plans

Local officials say federal funds will not back an incinerator project in Bath. A landfill by refuse only plan may qualify for federal aid and could come before the August city council meeting. The method would create usable land along the waterfront by dumping refuse minus garbage then grading and compacting to form solid ground. It has been used in several cities and is analogous to the World’s Fair site in New York. Government support is noted for this waste disposal approach in Bath.

Bath New York Portsmouth Rockland New England

Torrey Employes Win About Fifteen Percent Pay Increase

The Regional War Labor Board approves roughly a 15 percent wage rise for Torrey Roller Bushing Works workers. Retroactive to July 20, the new rates cover machine shop and foundry classifications in Bath Maine area with starting rates for new hires. Lewiston poll tax collection neared half, city treasurer Adrien O Anctil reported more than $13,000 in.

Regional War Labor Board Region 1 National War Labor Board W. Herbert Norton Bath Maine Lewiston Adrien O. Anctil Anctil

Urgent call for Red Cross dressings workers

An appeal to women of the city to help sew surgical dressings for the Red Cross. Gather at the Masonic Temple daily from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers can learn to make dressings. the need is urgent as a thousand dressings can be consumed quickly. Genesta Sewing Circle meets Tuesdays at the Temple. others encouraged to attend any day.

Red Cross Masonic Temple Genesta Sewing Circle

July 1943 warmer than July 1942 in town weather notes

The Times records show July 1943 was warmer and fairer than July 1942 with less fog and drizzle, more thunder showers, and 25 fair days versus 23. Rain was lighter and less frequent, two cloudy days this July versus three last year, and temperatures included a record hot morning of 72 on the 11th. Overall, July 1943 is described as a highly satisfactory Summer month with lush lawns and few browntail moth effects.

Mercury

Salvation Army Fund on Increase Daily

The Salvation Army reported encouraging year to date results from its fundraising. Treasurer Daniel Williams noted total gifts reached 2052.50 with contributions from Davenport Funds Trustees Bath Iron Works Corp and several plants yet to be tallied. Workers at Iron Works Hyde Windlass Co Congress Shirt Factory Torrey Roller Bushing Works and Bath Box Co have not yet submitted totals.

Salvation Army Daniel Williams Davenport Funds Bath Iron Works Corp Iron Works Hyde Windlass Co Congress Shirt Factory Torrey Roller Bushing Works Bath Box Co Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers

Plan for USO Campaign in Bath by Portland Leader

Harry B. Taplin state director of the Fall USO campaign visited Bath on Thursday to urge the local USO committee forward. He praised the group’s foresight for the Fall roundup and highlighted their activities program including Sunday evening Community Gatherings at City park.

Harry B. Taplin Portland Bath Taplin

Parking space solution behind Bath iron works site

Amid parking shortages and threats of penalties, a vacant lot behind the Maine Central Railroad station on Commercial and Water streets, west of Jenny filling station, could hold 15 to 20 more cars with gravel and tree removal. The state-owned land, once part of bridge approach plans, overlooks the Kennebec river and a wooded hill, offering a practical patch for workers' cars and improved access for Bath Iron Works. The piece also lists 1943 Girl Scout camp staff and unit rosters across Primary, Intermediate, and Junior groups with leaders and assistants.

Franklin Street Maine Central Railroad Jenny Water Street Bath Iron Works Kennebec Cynthia Bailey Reading Mass Linwood Carr North Harpswell Wilmer I. Voorhees Harold Burgess Alfred Carpenter Frank Burditt Leonard Wetherbee Haven Burgess Eleanor Cummings Barbara Parks Caroline Stackpole Frances Norton Rena Legard Barbara Wing Florence Fullerton Virginia Whittemore Georgiana McFadden Alice Libby Carol Johnson Carol Quimby Carol Ames Tresa Skillings Marilyn Longley Flora Thayer Norma McIntire Alice Plummer Anne Singer Joan Labbie William Sanders Gloria Brown Lottie Casey Ruth Coombs Thelma Cummings Barbara Madden Cynthia Morse Mary Richardson Frances Young Jean McDonald Elizabeth McPhee Amelia Mitchell Patricia Lucero Barbara Summerton Patsy Smith Isabel Fifield Elisa Estabrooks Joan Longley Carol Burdett Barbara Glidden Joan Burgess Barbara Esmond Janice Knight Lillian Saunders Margaret Sanders R. Clinton McFadden Kirk Roberts Marjorie Cummings Kathryn Frates Eleanor Gotte Barbara Reardon Patricia Robinson Doreen Willes Betsy Jean Willis Pauline Holmeson Jane Mocklar Beverly van Buren Anastasia Mihalos Eunice Pert Joan Bradford Barbara Morse Barbara King Patricia Ames Joyce Saxton Roberta Barter

Two Youths Case Before Municipal Court

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as two respondents appeared Friday morning. A 16 year old Brunswick youth pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without registration after claiming he had just bought the car in Wiscasset and was driving home. The case was placed on file with admonition to learn road laws. The second respondent pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid costs of court totaling $5.15.

Gardiner R. Deering Joseph Williams Brunswick Wiscasset

Pine Haven Camp Ends Season With Rain Cancelled Meet

Pine Haven Camp hosts express thanks to leaders for two weeks of work and note three days of rainout. Weather permitting, the camp will convene Saturday forenoon for a farewell meeting before resuming next summer activities at Pine Haven.

Pine Haven

Granddaughter Born at Lawrence Memorial in New London

Mrs. Styly Hayward of Pequonoc Bridge Conn gave birth July 20 to a nine pound son at Lawrence Memorial hospital New London Conn. Grandmother is Mrs. Charles D Tingley of Norwich and the baby’s mother is 42 year old. Both mother and child are doing nicely.

Charles D. Tingley Norwich Conn Charles G. Bazinet Lewiston Freeport Styly Hayward Pequonoc Bridge Lawrence Memorial Hospital New London

WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE LISTINGS

A compact page presents a large across and down crossword puzzle with numerous clues ranging from encroaches and bishop s to lubricating and capital cities. A Cryptoquote quotation by Plutarch is included, with an attribution and distribution by King Features Syndicate.

Plutarch King Features Syndicate, Inc

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