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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
2
The article notes a 6 million decline in farm population during the war but an increase of 82 million acres under cultivation and a rise in average farm size from 174 to 190 acres. It attributes gains to farm machinery displays and约 2 million home boys joining munitions work, with expectations of another 2 million workers returning to farms soon.
A Washington columnist argues the wage price debate ignores the consumer often labeled the forgotten man. He notes Truman and Wallace are among the forgetters while labor and management confer, with government expediting yet lacking a consumer advocate. Some talks assume government ceilings will shield consumers, but not universally.
William Jennings Bryan argued for a double monetary standard of gold and silver though he failed to win the presidency. The piece notes silver states resisting a single standard, critiques New Deal gold hoarding, and warns that European and American financial practices diverge, with a claim of 50 percent under stable relations in living costs and wages.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Expenditures leads a U S investigation into government spending. The inquiry examines potential waste across agencies, aiming to curb costs and improve efficiency within federal operations.
The Civil Service Commission is described as honeycombed with inefficiency and favoritism after government expansion under Roosevelt and wartime years. Senator Byrd, chairing the Joint Committee, says the task is to weed out nonessential expenditures and thousands of chair-warmers draining taxpayers’ money.
Columbus ee announces third annual Christmas party for St Marys Parish children on December 16 at 2 p.m. in Huse Memorial Auditorium. About 500 children will receive gifts, candy, and fruit with Santa Claus present. Daughters of Isabella join Knights in organizing activities and entertainment for the event.
George Raymond Glover, 23, a U S Navy sailor from Bishop Virginia stationed at the Navy Recruiting Station, died at Brunswick Naval Air Station hospital from burns suffered in a Sunday blaze at the barracks. Two other sailors were hospitalized from burns in the temporary carpenter shop quarters. Sam Patrick Hays of Hattiesburg Mississippi and Albert W Dutton of Auxvasse Missouri were also treated. Glover's wife lives in Chelsea Massachusetts. Victim's name withheld pending next of kin notification.
Lester V. D. Linscott of Brunswick admitted taking a 22 caliber revolver from C W Rogers Inc hardware store to try it out and not steal it. Judge Gardiner R. Deering found him guilty, fining 25 dollars and costs 5.60 or 30 days in Kennebec County jail. The revolver was recovered at Linscott's home. Dow pleaded not guilty to passing a car on a hill and to speeding. found not guilty on the hill charge, rearrested for speeding and pleaded not guilty. Case continued to Wednesday at 10 a m. Trooper DeWinter was complainant.
Pvt Ardeen Haines of Morse High returns to Camp Pickett after basic training and furlough with parents Royden and Mrs. Haines. Brother Royden Haines serves in Luzon. Leland Plummer Jr. heads to Bainbridge for assignment after leave. Richard Dennison flies home from San Francisco for a week with family. Sgt Cedric P. French promoted in Philippines and cited for outstanding duty with 886th Chemical Co. Bath lodge Elks member. Wives visit Worcester and awaiting discharge for Pvt Talbot. Navy sailors Plummer and Paine noted with Tokyo leave and San Francisco arrivals. V ocenary: veterans from Bath area returned on the Magic Carpet, Vincennes history noted. Fifth Air Force Sgt Everett E. Wallace earmarked for redeployment with four campaign stars and Philippine Liberation Ribbon.
Pfc Maurice D Puffer received his honorable discharge certificate at Drey Field Tampa Florida marking 34 months of service in the armed forces. Brig Gen Y H Taylor commanding general of Drew Field expressed gratitude noting the AAF deeply appreciates his service and its role in aerial combat victory. Before enlistment he worked as a tool clerk at Bath Iron Works.
Newport Rhode Island reports Seaman Second Class Hilton F Libby age 18 of Bath Maine has been assigned to the light cruiser U S S Fargo soon to be commissioned while training at the Atlantic Fleet Naval Training Station. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry L Libby of Bath and a Morse High School graduate last year. He worked at the Bath post office before enlisting in February.
Pearl Harbor delayed case shows Thomas W Back a shop machinist from Bath Maine in the Staging Area awaiting transport to a separation center and discharge. Corporal Wesley C Simpson son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Simpson Bath has an honorable discharge after three years with two overseas and boasts several citations including a Silver Star and Army Distinguished Unit Badge. John Shaughnessy CM 1 c son of Mrs Helen Shaughnessy of Washington Street arrived in Portland from the Pacific Theatre to join the Seabees after two years away from Bath Iron Works service and home.
C Gardner French Jr USN R returns to his ship the destroyer escort Frost after a 15 day leave with parents in Washington street. The Frost is being decommissioned at Green Cove Springs near Jacksonville Florida with plans to stay through the winter. French enjoyed multiple home entertainments including a Thanksgiving party hosted by his aunt and uncle Justus H Miller of Garden street and a farewell dinner by his mother. Ninard Fifield son of Ludie Fifield of Milan street arrived in New York from overseas and heads to Fort Devens expecting furlough home this weekend but a knee injury may delay reporting back to Fort Devens.
Pfc. Carroll B. Hatch son of Capt. and Mrs. R. S. Hatch of Woolwich sends many letters while stationed in Tokyo with the army of occupation. He previously worked at Bath Iron Works as a welder and led the welding department at Portsmouth Navy Yard before training at Fort Knox Kentucky.
Mr and Mrs John R Hardyk announce the birth of a son born on the 24th weighing seven pounds seven ounces. The infant is unnamed. Mr Hardyk M M 1 c U S N expects to return from overseas soon to be home for Christmas. The family resides with Mrs Sadie Sarkis at 677 High Street. Mrs Hardyk was formerly Miss Mary Sarkis.
November closes with strong winds and a snowstorm delivering more than six inches by daybreak and still snowing. The month saw 17 fair days versus 19 last year, 4 rainy days versus 5, and six cloudy days versus four, with the coldest morning at 21. The warmest morning reached 55, compared to 44 last year.
Mr and Mrs John Parker hosted a Sunday buffet at Summer Street in honor of Miss Emily Reed assistant director at the Industrial USO center for 18 months who concluded duties Friday night. USO committee members and wives attended as Henry O Trowbridge presented a silver bracelet and earrings, Arthur Cook gave a gold compact, praising Reed s contributions and the mark she left on the community. Reed thanked the hosts and thanks for support from citizens during her tenure. Guests included local officials and Council leaders, with Miss Reed and the Parker family as hosts.
S. M. Werner of the Federal Public Housing Authority visited Bath and Brunswick for routine inspections. He and his family previously lived in Bath during Hyde Park Terrace and Lambert Park construction and now surveys federal projects across Maine New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts. He resides in Brookline Massachusetts.
Recent elections in several Maine cities under a new charter have sparked interest in Bath regarding changes in city government. A movement may begin here to encourage study and consideration of a new Bath charter.
The Sergeant overhead snow loader drew strong praise Saturday as it quickly cleared large piles on Front Street after the season's first real snow. Operated by Edgar Gardner, the tractor-towed unit scooped snow into a truck with an overhead motion, leaving the road surface bare. With two helpers, it outperformed a full crew in speed and thoroughness. In North Bath the loader freed the Bay Shore road near Cave Rich farm from a snow gully, opening the route that two or more trucks and many shovels could not. Superintendent Arthur Avery ordered the machine, and it cleared the way rapidly. The loader can also plow, grade, break up old roadbeds, and load sand or gravel, showing versatile use beyond removal of snow.
Edward J. Red McMann under Recreation Commission oversight reports successful opening of skating ponds Sunday drawing an estimated 200 plus attendees at Goddard’s pond on High and Marshall. Ponds on Center Street Extension and Sewall pond near Beacon Street will gain lights and ice spraying. safety and cleanliness urged for all ages to keep surfaces clear.
A farewell gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Aubain Arsenault of Prince Edward Island at the St. Pierre home on Union street. They have visited Bath and Massachusetts, return to Canada after 20 years away, receiving gifts as friends and relatives shared refreshments.
Lighting engineers from Central Maine Power Co meet Bath committee to further consider upgrading street lighting. A preliminary survey of existing arrangements is planned, with a first hand condition check on arrival for detailed study.
Invitations were sent to ex USO directors A J Danielson and F H Robinson to attend Bath USO final program last week but prior engagements prevented their attendance. Danielson, now in Norwich as YMCA secretary, praised Bath volunteers and leaders including Henry Trowbridge and William Newell. Robinson, now CEO of the Southington Y M C A, recalled Bath memories and hoped to visit.
Theodore S Thibodeau of Marshall street shared details of a long career in the bakery and transportation industry. He began with Johnson's Bakery thirty two years ago, then moved to M and M bakeries, rested six months after twelve years, joined Nissen Co six years ago, and has driven 9 600 000 miles with an outstanding accident free record.
The United States shipped food to the Soviet Union under the lend lease program during 1941 through 1945, with a total value of 1,473,003,000 dollars. The aid supported wartime efforts and helped sustain Soviet industries and civilians amid World War II.
The YMCA Junior Sorte Board of Officials, led by Al fred arks, held a Tuesday evening instruction session on officiating basketball. Richard Callan, Bernard Pomerleau, Laurent Pomerleau, George Phillips, Maurice Warner, Charles Babine, Edward Mosher, Raymond Ryan, George Kingsbury, Ross Dodger, and Stephen Hill attended as Mr. Parks explained fouls, penalties, free throws, substitutions, and on floor positions with diagrams and a practicum in the gym.
Paul E. Jones Maine director of the United States Employment Service opened a three day training session for employment service interviewers in Augusta. Ernest Lever of Lewiston area supervisor and Leroy P. Stuber personnel director led the procedural training. Kenneth Judkins of Bath attended the meeting.
City Marshal Percy W. Kingsbury announces strict enforcement of all night parking bans to keep snow removal clear. The note also recalls the United States ferried the entire French army of 300000 men from January 1943 to July 1945.
Puzzle page presents a large set of across and down clues for a weekly crossword with various numbered entries and a cryptoquote quotation, including the instruction line and the quoted aphorism about ambition versus avarice.
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