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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

6

Forty Years Ago in Bath Highlights Local Notes

Aug 9 1904 items from Bath Maine recount a church exchange between Rev D B Holt and Rev Wilmot P Lord, Bath Iron Works ball nine heading to Boothbay, sparring match in Rockland, vacation for Miss Alice Eastman, a launch at William T Donnell shipyard, retirement of naval architect Carl Holmer to Sweden, diphtheria quarantine for Marshal Reynolds, theatre manager Moses reengaging his corps, a fire at 680 Middle Street, visits by Mrs Hodgdon and daughter to Boothbay Harbor, greetings among locals, and several travel trips and social visits including Rev Hoyle, Rev Rouillard, Mr Sewall, and Misses Dyer, Lorc, and Young.

Carl Holmer Bath Iron Works Sweden

Bath News Roundup August 1904 Highlights

August 10 1904 Bath notes many local events including a birthday party for engineer Mr Feero with a Golden Eagle charm, steamer Penobscot arrivals, Diphtheria warnings on Middle Street, the Gibson Girl at Merrymeeting Park, and staff changes at Bath Iron Works. August 12 1904 reports Eldorado to Hinckley Landing passengers, Bath Iron Works baseball trip to Boothbay, rain delaying concerts, and social visits. August 14 1904 coverage notes theater attendance, river vapor delays, city clerks back at work, and civic improvements on North Street. August 15 1904 updates on street work, residents traveling to Boston, trips to Lily Bay Moosehead Lake, and vacation notices for local families.

Kennebec Converted to Coal Barge Near Ready

The old Bath built full rigged ship Kennebec is being converted into a coal carrying barge and should depart Newport News Va to load its first cargo on August 26. W A Fall of D T Percy’s store begins his annual vacation. C K Jackson hauled the 20 foot Verna from E S S Co wharf at Bay Point.

Kennebec Newport News W. A. Fall D. T. Percy C. K. Jackson Verna Bay Point

Musical instruments sought for boys overseas appeal

The Federation of Music clubs appeals for phonographs harmonicas violins and other instruments not in use to aid the armed forces overseas. Six ships are to be outfitted with music. Local chairman Mrs Fred D Hill urges donations and offers contact at 581 W or home 1006 High street.

Federation of Music Clubs Federation Fred D. Hill

Women's Club meeting and community notices at Lambert Park

The Women’s Club met Wednesday under Mrs Nadine Souci who led the business session. A card party is planned for Thursday if the hall is available with whist sixty three and bridge and prizes. Members contribute 35 cents per person for tables and sewing for the Red Cross was completed. Personal items list residents visiting relatives in Belfast Rockland Norridgewock Farmingdale Augusta Wilton and Old Town with several family updates and weekend visits.

Nadine Souci Red Cross John Welch Carroll Hunt Crawford Drive Belfast Harold Morgan Rockland Morgan Mathews Avenue Delores Lerette Hallowell Janet Glendon Smith Wilford Smith Norridgewock Saunders Patterson Farmingdale Augusta Richard Blaisdell Brunswick Milford Smith Edwin Holmbom Monson Fred Finley Alfred Burr Old Town

Bean Seed Planting Woes Hit Bean Crop Yields

A field report notes less than three quarters of bean seed planted germinate into bearing plants. Causes include planting depth too deep, seed injury from fertilizer, poor germination, and damage by the bean maggot, reducing overall yield.

Maine canning centers bustle with summer activity

Nearly 60 000 cans of fruit and vegetables were processed in 36 Maine canning centers during the first three weeks. State Director Miss Florence L. Jenkins reports 57 798 cans. 43 265 kept for individuals, 14 546 left for school lunches. Over 3 000 women have used centers, with Bath alone canning 912 cans last week. Mothers are urged to participate to bolster school lunch programs. volunteers welcome, with guidance provided by staff. Even a half bushel helps, and growers should donate surplus. Appointments remain open though advance scheduling is advised. Peaches are plentiful, and processing now is advantageous. For those without gardens, greens and beans are in season for future use.

Maine Florence L. Jenkins Home Economics Bath

WAC Tales From North Africa By Frontline Commander

Capt Frances Marquis commander of the first separate WAC battalion overseas shares memories from North Africa. A cook sought off duty work, leading to a off duty job scheme that brought gifts to returning soldiers. WACs lived with skeptical sisters at first, later bonded. eggs from convent hens became a welcome treat. Sgt Wynona Booker, Maine clubwoman, declined Officer Candidate School to stay abroad. More WAC stories available via Cpl Irene Geiken and Pvt Donovan in Bath.

Frances Marquis WAC United States Marquis Wacs Jane North Africa Wynona Booker Maine Cpl Irene Geiken Pvt. Donovan Bath

Executors Named in Bath Estates August 1944

John L. Jack records that Daniel Williams of Bath was appointed Executor without bond for Leo W. Steward who died in Bath, with estate Addie T. Steward appointing Daniel Williams as Administrator with will annexed and bond filed on August 8, 1944, as certified by Arthur J. Dunton Judge of Probate.

John L. Jack Leo W. Steward Bath Daniel Williams Addie T. Steward Arthur J. Dunton Sagadahoc County Addie I Steward Levi W. Steward Blanche C. Toas Hannah L. Hill Topsham Annie C. Bristol Mary Pelham Hill Annie E. Hooper Fred E. Hooper Mary E. Hunnewell Richard S. Hunnewell Harold L. Safford Blanche O. Toas Marie H. Colby Sarah H. Colby Phippsburg William Jay Wilson Freeman H. Merritt Bath Trust Co Harriet F. Johnson Marie H Mildred C. Palmer Thomas R. Huston Hetty Frost Morse C.t.a Addie S. Steward Levi W Steward Sagadahoc Edmund S. Wellington Marion Massachusetts Maine William E. Wellington L. Eugene Thebeau Vanona A. Thebeau Dorothy T. Starr Josiah H. Drummond David G. Reed Wool- Wich Georgie M. R. Walker Donald Burgess Cromwell Wellman E. Cromwell Guardian Warren E. Lindberg Et al Arlington West Bath Waren G. Lindberg Cora Idella Hunnewell Woolwich James Vinal Hunnewell Lyda C. Moses George Beagle New Haven Connecticut Sayadehoe County Jane Thompson Agile Jane Thompson Nagle Harry Foote Edward W. Bridgham Annie F. Card Frances J Cromwell Mildred A Stackpole Charles 5 Stackpole Walter Whitney Pires Willams Whitney Herbert S. Johnson Stoneham Walter W. Johnson Michnehusett

Recruiting Duty at City Hall Set Each Day

A schedule lists recruiting duty at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, outlining civic outreach hours and location for volunteers and service members.

Probate Court Session Deliberates Numerous Estates

The Sagadahoc County Probate Court, presided by Judge Arthur J. Dunton, handled administrations, wills, inventories, and accounts. Multiple Bath and Topsham estates are named, with executors, guardians, and trustees appointed or confirmed, and bonds and taxes filed.

Shirred Eggs Simple Breakfast Bake Tips

Shirred eggs are baked in buttered cups or casseroles at 350 degrees until set in about 20 minutes. Add cream or rich milk, season, and bake. For luncheon, line dishes with bread crumbs, add minced ham or sausage, pour cream, and bake for a browned crust. Tomato sauce can replace dairy for variation.

Foreclosure Notice of Sumner Mains Mortgage Breach

Roland F. Pero announces foreclosure on a Maine parcel in Sagadahoe County stemming from a December 3 1943 mortgage to the signer. The property lies along the State Highway and is described as a bounded lot with buildings bounded by coordinates and bolts. The breach of the mortgage condition triggers the foreclosure action dated August 3 1944 in Bath Maine.

Sumner Mains Georgetown Sagadahoe State of Maine Sagadahoe County Dahoc Will Berry Bath Maine Roland F. Pero

Sunshine Vacation School Opens In Hyde Park Terrace

Sunshine Sunday school starts vacation school Monday at 9 30 in the Community building Hyde Park Terrace. Miss Dorothy Marshall and Miss Dayden lead handiwork memory work Bible stories and music with an end of course exhibit Friday September 1 at 7 30. Enrollment exceeds 20 and toys parade participants from the Terrace include Nancy and Dorothy Woods Nancy Pendleton Patricia Boucher Joellen Butler Elsie Peabody Sherrill Duker Judy Stanchtfield and others with a tenants council box social planned for August 23.

Sunshine Sunday School Hyde Park Terrace Dorothy Marshall Miss Dayden Edward Jenks Drayton Road Donald Emero West Bath Old Orchard Beach Niles Perkins Center Street Robert Pendleton Lark Street H. D. Littlefield Newport Bernard Knight Central Avenue C. D. Wilson Ann Miss Phillips Lewiston H. D. Littlfield Lawrence Leonard Richard Lynn Mass Charles Tucker Gerard Billington Robert Richard Billington Bangor Billington Bath Iron Works Philip Willette Bluff Road Willette Gilbert Morrissette Fall River Linwood Wright Linda Hartford Maxwell Charles Duker George Lawleys and Son Corp Neponset Pemaquid Allen Newcomb Sunshine Vacation School Terrace Bath Playground Committee Nancy Dorothy Woods Nancy Pendleton Patricia Boucher Joellen Butler Elsie Peabody Sherrill Duker Judy Stancht

Bacteria to Build Poultry Disease Resistance

Bacteria can be used to fortify poultry against fowl cholera typhoid paratyphoid and colds. The immunity lasts for several weeks and can be built up through this method.

Onion Cures in Russia Use Volatile Oil for Wounds

A volatile onion oil and onion paste are being used in Russia to treat wounds and prevent infections. The practice highlights traditional remedies adopted in medical care, with elevated interest in plant-based therapies.

Russia

High Altitude Elevates Healing Time for Fractures

At high elevations bones mend more slowly as thinner air lowers available oxygen. Research suggests reduced oxygen levels hinder bone cell activity and delay fracture recovery, with implications for climbers and residents near high mountain ranges.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Bath Daily Times D. B. Holt Knightville M. E People’s Church South Portland Wilmot P. Lord Boothbay James Miller John Bryson Alice Eastman William T. Donnell Thomas Bower Annie Charles Willis South End Marshal Reynolds Board of Health Upper Washington Street Moses Columbia Theatre Joseph Gallant Middle Street Gallant Goodwin Allan Hodgdon Flora Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor D. L. Howard G. O. Hall J. W. Brown Howard Cigar Store Gertrude Powers Margaret McNeil Boston J. L. Hoyle Pelham, N. H G. F. Rouillard Marblehead Harold M. Sewall Mt. Kinco Gertrude Dyer Lorc Norma Young of Gardiner John Stuart Richmond F. A. Harnden Read Nichols Co Madison Oakland Charles B. Furber American Steam Laundry Feero Golden Eagle Auburn Penobscot Joseph Danbury Gaudreau Grace E. Woodbury First National Bank Iland New Meadows Steamboat Co Maine Lodge G. Fred Wright North Bath Gibson Girl Merrymeeting Park Mildred Clark Sara Wade North End Windsor Nova Scotia F. W. O'Brien Bath Beef Co Shaw’s Mill Ethel Old Orchard H. S. Clary Fred Fletcher Athol Fred Clary Jersey City G. A. Cahill George Siliee Parker Head John J. Desmond John Desmond Spring Street Portland George C. DeMott White Mountains Shaw S. R. Percy G. G. Deering Charles H. Oliver L. H. Gibson John F. Shea Jane Palmer B. A. Smith Pepper’s Alley Grace Church W. C. Stewart W. S. Gibson Eldorado Popham Intermediate Places Hinckley's Landing F. E. Titcomb Mabel Franks Blue Hill John Hyde J. C. Lincoln Lou Green Carrie Moses Dr. Anderson Undercliff Knubble Bay E. S. Martin Langmaid Ruth Turner Turner Foster's Point Washington Street Maine Central Rodney Henderson Henderson Home Cat A. O. Berry L. McPherson Tiverton Alice M. Reid John White Jessie Jackson Wiscasset N. Gratz Jaackson W. T. Morris, Jr Hercules C. W. Longley Blanche Bowker Pitts, Mirmball Co Arthur L. Plant Cherry Street George Henry Dole Athol, Mass Frederick George C. Nichol F. H. Maxfield Metropolitan Insurance Co Winneganee Bay Virginia Ham Sarah Hodgdon Wallace E. Shaw Roscoe Virginia Sabine Sarah Lemont Oakledge Charles Brigham Ella Merkley Alice Pennell Lucy Andrews the Street and Sewer Commission North Street E. R. Leonard City Jennie R. Morse Carrie A. Moulton Anna Morse Lily Bay Moosehead Lake Lily Bay House Frank S. Wakefield Concord N. H Agnes McPhee Mrs William Smith Quincy, Mass H. H. McCarty J. E. Drake Birch Point George Amon John E. Clark William Dart A. F. Williams J. A. Thwing Beverly, Mass Mrs. Decker Walter Madden Lambert Park Malden Dorothy Thebeau Starr Central Ave Leonard Tool Dept Eastern Tool and Die Co Edmund Fora Son Allien Francis Winchenbach Ford Deva London Lark St New England America Henry W. Owen, JR the Times CO Front Street Roeuvister John L. Jack, Rewpister
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