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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
2
A historical plea argues against suppressing civilian production and demands less red tape in distribution. It warns that price controls and punitive measures threaten inflation and crippled industries, urging increased production, efficient distribution, and removal of bottlenecks rather than harsh price fixes.
The Attu battle exposes Japanese deficiencies in engineering as American armor and crew advance. Observers note a 1000 yard airstrip at Holtz Bay remaining unfinished with unready surface. captured sap, trucks, tractors, and rails lie scattered. US engineers assert the field could be ready in a few days with modern gear.
Local residents oppose a proposed city dump in their area citing rat and smoke nuisance and winter burial challenges. A second proposal suggests a large powered scow to transport garbage to the Kennebec River mouth for ocean disposal.
A vague forecast suggests driving restrictions may ease by August 15 in New England, allowing motorists access to authorized gasoline. The report hints at coupon value changes and broader tensions as global powers face mounting pressure, with references to Mussolini and Tojo as potential upcoming topics.
Irma Groves of 77 North Street takes charge of the Woolworth chain store in Bath for the duration of the war. She has spent 14 years with the local store, oversees 15 young clerks, and plans to return to assistants after the emergency ends.
July 1935's highway fatalities dropped 3 percent from June totals. The year to date shows a gain in student traffic danger, with authorities praising cautious driving and increased enforcement. A Maine manhunt story details a suspect fatally shot by a posse during questioning in a separate case.
Commander Albert Wellings, native of East Boston, was praised for gallantry after his ship was sunk in the South Pacific. He and two others were wounded, treated at a base hospital, and he is recovering well. He previously commanded the Strong and served with Admiral Leahy, later aboard HMS Routines during German battleship pursuit. He comes from a large Navy family with three brothers also serving and two sisters married to naval officers.
Wesley church Women Society of Christian Service held a vestry meeting with 2 dozen attendees led by Mrs Andrew Butterfield. Devotions by Mrs Merie Niles followed a presented program and a social hour concluded with refreshments. A cleanup bee was scheduled for Monday evening Aug 16 with a list of attendees and the next meeting planned for Sept 7.
Court records show nine respondents before Judge Deering in a morning session. Sarkis Krehorian of Crrit street faced $2 for intoxicating liquor with bonds set at $200. four intoxication cases and two traffic counts added various costs. Melhin W Millbury of Hallowell paid $10 fine and costs for traffic violations. Merrill Clark of Maiden paid $19 for speeding near Topsham. One party, claiming he could do anything, paid $17.25 for disturbing the peace to learn otherwise.
A series of property transfers in Sagadahoc County lists numerous conveyances of land and buildings. Couples and individuals including Hartand F Brown, Mary Hueh, Dorothy Morgan, Stella Randall, George Altertom Lamb, Laura Hunmtsinger, Pearl R Wallace, Elmer Gilliam, Cath erine Koehling, Dorothy E Douglass, John T Witham, LeRoy W Shea, Jasper Curtis, Florence A Partridge, Elmer Foster, Harvey A Henderson Jr, Kenneth Harriman, Millwari G Patten, and others appear in numerous parcels. The notices indicate transfers across towns such as Topsham West Bath and Weelwich with various buyers and sellers.
Rear Admiral Howard L Vieckery says the merchant marine needs steady patronage and ongoing support from industry and government to sustain a self reliant fleet. He urges citizens to make the Stars and Stripes a common sight in every port and ocean and to uphold domestic shipping.
Pleading guilty to passing the yellow light at Center Street and Washington streets John Henry Bangor was ordered to pay costs of court 4.70 when arraigned in municipal court Saturday before Recorder Harold J Rubin. Two men were arraigned on intoxication charges one paid 5.00 fine and costs 470 and the other got a 90 day sentence which he appealed. A 16 year old Brunswick youth paid 10 fine and costs 4.70 for speeding by State Patrolman Roger Whitmore on Route 196. Special Brunswick town meeting Friday will consider school matters including a 10000 George A Runnels Fund for under privileged children to be administered by the selectmen.
Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies conducted funeral services for Winnie Maud Clark wife of Melville Clark. Rev. Frederick Moffatt of Corliss Street church led the service at Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington Street. Participants included Mrs Mary Curtis Mrs Lizzie B Chaney Mrs Nellie Hunt Mrs Gertrude Stewart and others. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery with bearers Raymond Trott Arthur Lemont Eugene Haggett and Wesley M Totman.
Ensign Margaret I. Haggerty, stationed in Portland, assists in WAVES recruitment in Maine. A Troy, New York native, she trained at Mt Holyoke and joined in January in New York City. Her husband, an Army Engineers lieutenant, is at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
A Bath Independent letter from James C. Love of the Old Folks Home on August 6 thanks Wesley church parishioners for Thursday evening Prayer meeting and song service. He praises inspiring music, a spiritual discourse, and blessings shared among residents as guidance toward eternal rest.
Christmas mail for the Navy must be mailed before November 1 while other service members overseas should mail between September 15 and October 15. No addressee request is needed. Prioritize nonessentials. Packages must be metal wood or solid fiberboard and packed tightly within five pounds and 15 by 36 inches length and girth.
Edward Church, 17, unable to swim, drowned Monday night while attempting to reach a drifting boat at Pomps Point. Residents heard cries for help. only the boat and his clothes were found ashore as Coast Guards searched for his body. He was a junior at Jonesport High School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oateke.
A Sunday Community Gathering at City Park offered a fine program with group singing led by Clifford B Smith. Surprises included whistling solos by Frances Grainger Betty Anderson and Herbert Rice and harmonica by Stanley Brimijohn. Cliff Leeman's orchestra provided music along with concert numbers and solos. Italy sport clips and a comedy short preceded by movies. Requests for new crowd singing failed as many did not know the words.
Daughters of Isabella held a business meeting at their Waterstreet hall last week with good attendance. Miss Peter Moses presided as reports for the past month were read and approved. A picnic was arranged for Tuesday at Mrs. Andrew Flaherty's home on Front Street, with a 6 to 6:30 arrival. The September social committee was named to include Helen Moses as chair and a dozen members. They will next meet at their Water street hall on Sept. 7 for the regular business meeting.
Eighth grade pupils will be housed in Central Grammar and New House building with transport provided from housing projects. Six classrooms per grade exist citywide except fourth grade in five rooms. Summer work includes refitting 20 rooms and eight to ten hallways across Washington Street, Morse High, Dike, Center Street, South Street, Mitchell, Weeks, and Central Grammar. Over 2500 pupils enrolled with 400 additional from Lament. Morse wing expands capacity for high school age students.
Cosmo Club members gathered for a meeting featuring a new program lineup and plans for September. Volunteers scheduled sewing and surgical dressings at local sites with multiple dates in August and September. A Navy Commander spoke on England tours and wartime conditions, followed by refreshments and remarks on club donations and upcoming duties.
The Salvation Army outlines a summer schedule with weekly prayer meetings at 7.00 pm on Tuesday, youth programs on Thursday, a Friday night Question Box session, and Sunday services including Sunday school at 10.00 am, Holima at 11.00 am, Young People at 6.00 pm, and Salvation at 7.30 pm. Arthur Perry Liberty ship launch noted with Miss Margaret Smedley Perry christening.
A dense slate of puzzle clues fills both across and down entries from 1 to 40 plus. The page includes a cryptogram quote IW FHKA UVJ AXAT ENWGCNE ENVE V ETVHEWT ENWGDL PA ETGKEAL SHS ATW and cites Montaigne’s quoted line yesterday.
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