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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
4
Military promotions and home leaves noted for Pfc. Fred Whittier and Arthur Bryant. Families and visitors welcomed in Everett Massachusetts Dorchester and Bucksport Maine with Mrs. Emily Smith in Springfield and others traveling to Winn and Alabama.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Lucey Wright of Quincy Mass born in Bath daughter of Mrs Annie and the late John McDougal buried in Quincy funeral arrangements pending She is survived by husband Louis Wright five sons and one daughter all of Quincy three brothers and four sisters of Bath and her mother Also birth notice for Bonita Carol Pangburn six pounds five ounces born Sunday at the Osteopathic hospital in Washington Street Naming Bonita Carol Pangburn Various residents including Mrs Waldron Liscomb Ellen and Clark Liscomb guests at Winthrop and Roy Akley of Grove Street returning home
A pleasant West Bath social note reports the Social Eight club meeting at Mrs. Irving Burnham’s home with a sewing session and refreshments. Future meeting set for Mrs. Laurance Young on Summer Street Court Monday evening.
The piece notes bananas are a large herb with no woody stem or roots, yet they yield abundant fruit rich in nutrients. It asserts free wartime shipping between Middle America and the United States would allow widespread banana consumption, estimating over 50 million bunches yearly and about 150 fruits per bunch for national treats.
Sheriff Charles A. Watts said the blaze at Augusta's First Unitarian church Tuesday night appeared set in a corner of the church parlor. Trustee Robert Partridge estimated losses between 15 000 and 20 000 with insurance on contents.
Army Air Forces instructor Captain Wilbourn tours Maine to recruit aviation cadets. He will interview local applicants at Damariscotta for Army Air Corps training with screening tests and details on pay, training duration, and career paths as navigators, bombardiers, or pilots.
Mrs. Granville Colby reports Bath salvage drive shipped 900 pounds of silk hosiery to Philadelphia this week with another equal load ready. Senters Inc led by Roberta Barker has sent about 200 pounds and plans another shipment. Grant's store trails in material collected. Citizens urged to contribute pure silk items, avoid rayon. PFC Lawrence E. Babb of the Army Air Force spent an eight day furlough with family in Alexandria Louisiana.
Local residents share vacations and visits across Maine with relatives and friends. Mrs. Jordan Wright returns from a visit with Thelma Thompson in Portsmouth N H, while Georgians and Bath Iron Works staff take vacations. Camp McCall and Fort Devens assignments appear among travel plans and family reunions.
Senator Brewster announced the Federal Public Housing Authority approved 200 family units for Portland Maine at an estimated cost of 600000 dollars in federal funds. Each unit costs about 3000 dollars with 80 two bedroom and 120 three bedroom homes. The plan moves to the Boston regional office for final steps and contract letting.
The Bowen Fitzgerald wedding took place in Brunswick and Isle au Haut with Rev David L Wilson performing a double ring ceremony. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Kenneth Colby and best man Walter Fitzgerald, as guests and relatives celebrated with a tiered cake reception. The couple, both from local families, will reside in Brunswick after a brief honeymoon.
Miss Barbara Pitman daughter of Mrs. Frank Reinoehl soon leaves for the WAVES. Co workers at Bath Iron Works hosted a Phoenix hotel farewell with Roland Robinson as master of ceremonies and many speakers. Gifts were presented and entertainment ranged from Schubert’s Ave Maria to poems and an Apache dance.
In Bay Point a wedding united Ganaigh and S Keene Jr at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Brooklyn. The ceremony featured a lace gown and a sister as attendant, with a niece lighting candles and William Shanley as best man. The report also notes local notices on village affairs, ship visits, and residents taking vacations in nearby towns.
The Rotary Anns at Central church held their monthly meeting with dessert served. President Mrs Andrew Danielson announced her resignation as she and Mr Danielson move to Norwich Connecticut. A nominating committee will propose a new president for the year.
Fire instructors from across Maine gathered in Bath for a state association meeting. Chief Engineer Richard Frates welcomed attendees, with remarks from Chief Arthur Emmons and Ex-Chief Morse, then demonstrations of civilian defense fire equipment in City Landing followed by tours of Bath Iron Works. Officers to be elected later, with Rotary Anns set next meeting for Aug 24.
Miss Elizabeth J. Dunton a Staples Drugstore clerk is on a two week vacation. Her brother Ted Sgt. Robert Buck USMC and Mrs Buck visit Bath with another brother Harry Buck. Sgt Buck stationed at Quantico Va on a ten day furlough. They plan a four day stay in South Paris to see Allan Buck and Mrs Buck.
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