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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1943
Page
2
The Bath Licensing Board and Board of Health tighten inspections of eating places to ensure compliance with sanitation laws. Officials stress fairness and give proprietors time to meet requirements, noting wartime shortages of materials and workers may affect timely upgrades while aiming to prevent epidemics.
Charles C Carr of Aluminum Company of America says the federal government now owns more aluminum-capacity than any private firm. He notes U S production could top 2.1 billion pounds annually within months with government-owned Alcoa plants supplying over half and private industry, with or without government financing, providing the rest.
Reporters, barred by censorship, speculated on Roosevelt's whereabouts abroad. Upon his return, officials disclosed only a fishing trip with eight friends in Canadian waters, while Churchill's Canadian visit emerged and newsmen pursued different news.
The Past Ladies' Club of Myrtle lodge hosted a house warming for Mrs. Sadie Savage in her Winter street home. A lobster salad supper preceded a three minute memorial for late member Maud Clark, followed by reports, a community sing, and old fashioned games. Attendees included Mrs. Jennie Oliver and members from the city, with one guest from South Portland.
West Bath Farm Bureau members gathered Thursday at Mrs. Perry L. Thompson’s home for Picnic Day. The relaxed event featured knitting and crocheting, a review of Mrs. Thompson’s canning and food preservation, clothing jokes, snapshots, and communal meals with coffee served by hosts.
A social note lists Patricia Carver hosting a birthday party at her home on Pevervend Street. Local attendees include Joan Carver, Margaret Lowery, Pats Gondet, Anita Gaudet, Betty McPty, Dorothy, June Marshall, Lin Geath, and town guests Joyce Owen Guttenberg and Barbara Coood.
Miss Lars Brooks aged 22 died Monday afternoon from poisoning at her home 37 Western Promenade Auburn Dr John E Cartland medical team responded a body found near 225 pm She was a 1929 graduate of Keward Little High school and worked as a clerk in Brooks Market 139 Lapshire Street Pvt Har old S Wright of the Auburn fire department was overcome by gas while attempting resuscitation.
A Bath Maine committee of the British War Relief Society receives thanks from Boston officers for another consignment of children s clothing. The shipment by Mrs Carroll Watson included 20 dresses 20 matching bloomers 40 panties and is part of weekly Thursday packing at Grace Episcopal church Oak Street under Miss Margaret Cargill.
The Red Cross chapters urge urgent donations to fill 288 service men kits for overseas duty. Each kit includes a 25 cent story book razor blades soap playing cards cigarettes candy toothpaste stationery and waterproof matches. Contributions from individuals or groups are welcomed and may be sent to Miss Marion Moulton treasurer Path Chapter American Red Cross.
Charlotte Cahill director of Charlottes School of Dancing and Miss Merline Thompson of 44 Middle Street spent two weeks in New York City. They were entertained by British press members at the Essex House and met Mr and Mrs Ralph Bellamy Katrina Paxman Grecian star in For Whom the Bell Tolls Anne Pennington Billie Burke and Joan Blondell along with other stars.
Mrs. Henry Minott of Phippsburg owns a 1795 silver dollar a 1842 Mexican dollar an 1809 silver half dollar and a 1722 dated dollar marked III D.E.1 Gratia Her 1936 offer of 36 dollars for the 1795 coin was refused She also holds a Senate Journal 1821 a geometry and trigonometry book with surveying treatise and notes valued among her antiques.
Horace Thompson, a Lee Davis Farm worker in Lewiston, fractured a leg when struck by Albert Parent’s car on Lisbon Street Saturday evening. Thompson was taken to Ste Marie’s General Hospital by Dr. D J Murphy. Police report Parent tried to dodge a pedestrian and a bus. no charges were filed. Thompson’s condition was listed as good. Arthur Mayo Sr and his son transported the injured man to the hospital and recounted their rescue effort.
Rotary members completed a 15,000 mile tour across the United States from Rhode Island visiting many communities. Dominique Tardiff led the discussions and was praised for the program while Rupe Irvine could not attend. Visiting Rotarians included Wilbur Hagan Henry E. Dow Roland Payne and guests Peter Volpe J Loring Dow R H Johnston Henry Trow bridge and Dr N Mills.
The South Kennebec Agricultural Society announces this year’s Windsor Labor Day fair cancels after 52 years of continuous shows due to gasoline and power shortages. President George S. Williams says such fairs encourage absenteeism in defense plants, delaying war material deliveries.
Miss Marjorie Grace works as a clerk in the novelty department at Senters. The note identifies her role and store section.
The writer reflects on the Popham Colony tablet dated 1607 and argues for a modern wharf at Popham to welcome visitors. He recalls Bath's rising prominence and questions postwar Maine policy on coastal access, urging continued use of the historic shore by boats and tourists.
The Old Folks Home at the South End displays its garden bounty with green corn, beets, parsnips, carrots, beans, potatoes, and a strawberry patch tended by Fred S. Coombs. Flower beds in full bloom sit beneath donor Thomas G. Plant’s oil painting. John C. Fitzgerald is elected Southern Maine Red Cross Camp and Hospital Council chairman with Mrs Archibald McLeish, Mrs George L Harrison, and 14 Red Cross chapters represented.
A surprise air raid test in Lewiston Tuesday night caused general confusion due to a mix-up in signals. Dr. Lloyd W. Fisher and Lewiston police called it the worst demonstration to date, highlighting the need for different local warning devices. Premature alarms in various sections led to wardens’ confusion, especially in traffic handling.
Edward E. Chase co chair for Maine says average family subscriptions of 200 dollars are required in lower income groups to meet the 54 million dollar quota. He spoke at the region 8 opening gun meeting covering Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties and said 10 000 volunteers are needed.
Arrangements are complete for the Maine Hospital association annual meeting to be hosted at the new Mayflower Hill Dormitories of Colby College on September 3 and 4. The two day program will interest hospital officers and staff, and members of the medical and nursing professions.
Elizabeth Williams and Ruth Williams of Bath appeared as guest artists at a tea for the State Superintendents of Schools in Augusta. Elizabeth, a Juilliard singer and Morse High graduate, performed selections with her sister on piano.
Several Army trainees in an engineering program at Bowdoin College assist local farmers around Brunswick before classes begin September 13. Six workers pick beans for Fenimore Brothers in Bowdoinham. four cut hay for Dr Maurice J Dionne. three cut hay for Lawrence T Merriman in Harpswell. Inquiries go to Jay H Korson at 523 M Potter Street. Farmers provide transport. wages follow going rates.
The North-Center Parent-Teacher Association vets its early fall activity with a rummage sale at Central church parish house on Monday, August 30. Members are urged to contribute items and may leave them Monday morning, with pickup arranged by Mrs. Joseph I. Smith or Mrs. Wilmer I. Voorhees, who chairs the sale.
Bath camp members led by Mrs. Arthur Staples attended the convention with 1300 at the banquet at the Copley Plaza hotel. The event marked the first eastern gathering in about 20 years, with facilities at the Mechanic Building and a focus on the 7th Army Corps under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
Mrs John McInnes hosted a Friday afternoon coffee for Mrs Mary Collins of Boston visiting her brother and sister in law at 937 Washington. Guests from out of town included Mrs John Jayne and others as flowers, a tureen centerpiece, and candles enhanced the decor. A later false alarm note described a janitor burning rubbish, mistaken for a roof fire, with firefighters arriving after a ten minute confusion.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as two men pled guilty and were placed on file in municipal court. A 16 year old was arraigned for operating a motor vehicle without a license and fined five dollars plus costs or sent to the State School for Boys. The youth admitted testing a car borrowed from an acquaintance. Local residents Mrs. Harold J. Rubin and Mrs. Loren Jaffee attended in Portland along with others.
The article notes a dessert bridge event with prizes including a relish dish won by Mrs. William Nison from the Knack Shop, a high score prize of 1839 for Mrs. Elmer B.C. who received a sandwich tray, and a double pack of cards donated by Shaw's Boo store won by Grac Jones with a 178 score. The Rogers Jewelry Store prize and other donations are mentioned.
Bathman reports upcoming troop arrivals and German soldiers lacking insignia and gear. Farmers in Brunswick and nearby towns receive assistance from Army training at Bowdoin College. Army men from training camps work on local farms cutting hay and picking beans for Fenimore Brothers in Bowdoinham.
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