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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
6
A fragment notes something on display in the window of the Independent newspaper office. The readable text is limited, offering a glimpse of a showpiece or notice visible to passersby. Further details are not available from the fragment.
A historic sword linked to John Green Richardson, once captain of the Bath City Grays in the 1850s and 60s, is described along with Richardson’s Bath origins, civic service, and Civil War role. The article recalls the unit’s formation, Know Nothing riot service, Boston water works celebration trip, and muster into the Third Maine Regiment.
On sale or transfer of farm share property contact Fred KB Reed Co. Manager Stanley E Wallace at 93 Front Street Bath. Phone 332 W.
A busy Front street area near Elm sees crowds registering for work at the U S Employment Service office housed with a modern theatre and a large chain grocery store nearby. The Bath Defense Area Rental board opens in the former Leonard and Mitchell drug store building, drawing daily activity to the busy block.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering imposed harsh penalties after a larceny case, with 16 gallons siphoned from a car on Wesley street. Police report nightly gas thefts. Chief Kingsbury vows firm action and no leniency for repeat crimes. The message from the court stresses severe treatment for all guilty individuals.
North End residents watched two moose traverse the Kennebec River from Woolwich to Bath delivering a morning bull and an afternoon cow sighting. Police and local sportsmen debated gun use to deter the animal as it wandered near Pearl Street and the Eastern Steamship wharf, finally moving back toward the woods.
Pvt Bradford Redonnett Jr, son of Bradford Redonnett of Wiscasset, arrives at Scott Field UK for an intensive radio operating and mechanics course to prepare him for duty with a Hehtine bomber crew. Training at the Radio University of the Air Forces under Maj. Gen. Walter R. Weaver aims to qualify him as a radio operator or technician.
Returns of the marriage of Roland Leslie White of Bath and Vernice Fair Gilman of Verona have been received by the City Clerk. White is a tinsmith, son of William L. White. Gilman is daughter of Arthur F. Gilman of Old Town and Mrs. Gilman of Verona. The couple wed Aug 3 by Ralph O. Dale, notary public. Otis Delong of Woolwich was in Brunswick on business.
The city weighs reviving strict curfew rules to curb late night loitering by under 16s. Cambridge already imposes a 9 30 pm street curfew with parental escort. Police note many young women 16 to 17 or younger mix with sailors and soldiers in early hours.
Miss Glenda Wright married Harold T. Stanton Jr. in a Sunday evening double ring ceremony at Winter Street Church. Attendants included cousin Dorothy Maxcy. best man Harry E. Ring Jr. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple plans a weeklong auto honeymoon before settling at 45 Bedford Street. Both newlyweds hold local education and work ties in Maine.
William J. Craft of Craft's Battery Service announced plans to rent space east of his 101 Center Street shop. He has obtained the former Andrew Rice garage building behind his store to create interior and exterior parking, near the railroad crossing and Bath Iron Works Corp. storage will accompany parking use.
The City Clerk records marriage intentions for Donald Conroy son of John J. Conroy and the late Mrs. Conroy of 734 Middle Street and Katharine M Blanchard daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Blanchard of Portland. William C Flewelling Jr son of William O Flewelling and the late Mrs Flewelling and Beatrice M Avery daughter of Mr and Mrs Aldus Corson of Skowhegan both pairs residing at 4 Elm Street.
The War Price and Rationing board notes a GPA regulation on supplemental gasoline rationing. It states that feed salesmen and food salesmen are not eligible for preferred mileage under Section 1394.506 (a). Supervisors traveling to retail food stores are also ineligible for preferred mileage.
Sunday at 10 30 a.m. Rev Thomas S Brindley district secretary of the United Baptist Convention of Maine will speak. Mrs Emma Ferguson entertained in Topsham with luncheon and games. A farewell party for George Rowe left for Camp Devens. Subcounty Director Ernest W Frye resigns. Wedding invitations for Marion Jack and Maurice Rancourt. Town meeting on school closures Jellison and Bishop schools. Funeral for Melissa Given. Various personal notices from Bowdoinham and nearby towns.
Harry L. Deering Jr. is the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Deering of Park Street born August 1 at Memorial hospital He weighed five pounds eleven ounces Anita Deering, two weeks old, is staying with her grandmother Mrs Harry A. Deering on Washington Street during her mother's absence from home.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Alice M Larson of Felton Minnesota and Robert H Cheskey of Bowdoinham on July 30 at the groom’s parents home in Bowdoinham. Rev Archibald Craig officiated. Matron of honor Mrs Wallace Hutchins. Best man Donald F Cheskey. The couple planned a Washington trip. Mrs Cheskey works in the Navy Department and Mr Cheskey serves at Camp Davis North Carolina.
George F. Rowe, son of Norman I. and Mrs. Rowe of Bowdoinham, left Aug 1 for Camp Devens for induction into the U S Army despite a deformed wrist that once caused ineligibility. He had planned to matriculate at Bowdoin College Sept 24 and is active in church work and Sunday school. His 21st birthday is Aug 14.
The Goodwill club met at the Woolwich clubhouse with Mrs. Nelson Rice presiding. Plans were set for a Saturday 5 30 baked bean supper open to the public. Red Cross sewing is scheduled for Tuesday from one to four. Pvt Leon J White United States Marine Corps on furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Herbert White of West Bath. he has returned to New River North Carolina.
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