Rationing Bibles Reflects Global Shortages and Help Needed
The piece argues that Bibles are rationed due to paper and binding shortages, urging America and other Bible producing nations to provide copies below cost. It notes Universal Bible Sunday, requests for pocket Testaments for troops, and aid to prisoners of war in Europe and China, calling for shared access and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
American Bible Society
Church Bodies of America
Universal Bible
Bible House
New York City
Germany
Poland
The
Bible Society
Europe
Geneva
Switzerland
China
Planning as Backbone of Retail Success Across Hard Times
The article argues that successful retailers persist in long term planning despite current shortages and power constraints. It highlights broad, detailed strategies from large retailers to support manufacturing and restore consumer services, including staff training in courtesy and readiness for a free market.
Competitive battle hinges on consumer lists and goodwill
The text argues that the consumer list and goodwill are valuable assets in competition. Intelligent planning is essential to the system that has delivered peace comforts and wartime victory. Postwar retail distribution planning assumes this system will continue after the war.
Free Will Workers Christmas Sale Goes Over $100 Net
Free Will Workers of the Corliss Street Baptist church held a Christmas sale at the South End P T A rooms on Washington street. The event raised more than $100 net in what was one of the most successful sales in the class history. The hall featured Yuletide decorations by committee members Mrs. Frederick Moffatt, Mrs. Harold Walker and Mrs. Warren McIntire with refreshments led by Mrs. John Hunt and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss Street Baptist Church
South End
Washington Street
Frederick Moffatt
Harold Walker
Warren McIntire
Chester Plant
Benjamin Coombs
Bath's Navy Club Elects Officers
Admiral Charles F Hughes Ship No 29 Navy Club of TSS2 A at Gar Atwheahall elected officers Thursday evening. Installation set for Jan 6 at 8 p.m. in G A R hall with veterans groups invited. Floyd H Preble to install and serve as ship's writer. Dauphin re-elected as commandant with other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Hughes
Navy Club
Gar Atwheahall
G. A. R. Hall
Veterans’ Organizations
Floyd H. Preble
John E. Dauphin
Harry Brooks
Timothy B. Wagner
Harry L. Jones
Gardiner D. Rogers
Preble
Dauprin
Central Ladies Aid Meets Thursday at Parish House
Ladies Aid of Central church met in the parish house Thursday afternoon. A quilt was tacked and plans were made for future work. An informal tea was tendered to member Sherman MacQuaide who leaves next week for St Petersburg, Fla, to pass the winter. Mrs Luther Thompson presided. A social hour followed. Attending were Mrs Jane Pondenney, Mrs Frederic Bodney, Mes Joseph Avery, St Alfred Rowe, Mrs George Voardaes, Mrs Sanborn, Mr Puither Whormpason, Mrs Sheri MacQuaide, Mrs Albion L. Corliss, and Miss Charlotte Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Hector
Sherman MacQuaide
St Petersburgs
Luther Thompson
Micetine Thase
Janes Po Denney
Preder Tek Bo
Joseph Avery
Alfred Rowe
Knights of Columbus bowling challenge set for Wednesday
Murphy captain of the Knights of Columbus accepts a challenge from Rewyre Cyr of the second team. The match will be at Arcade Alleys Wednesday at eight. Knights urged to attend. two extra alleys available for nonparticipants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Murphy
Knights of Columbus
Rewyre Cyr
Fereshirers
Funeral services for Katherine Virginis Me Iver held
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM for Katherine Virginis Me Iver from the home of her sister Mrs Mary Oliver of Washington Street with Rev Frederick Moffatt of the Corliss Street Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were Peter Melver Joseph Wilson Percy Kingsbury and Carl Albee. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Virginis MeIver
Mary Oliver
Washington Street
Frederick Moffatt
Corliss Street Baptist Church
Peter Melver
Joseph Wilson
Percy Kingsbury
Carl Albee
Oak Grove
Mass Tuberculin X Ray Surveys At Bath Iron Works
Mass tuberculin and x ray surveys will be conducted at Bath Iron Works and New England Shipbuilding Corpora tion by Dr. L C Pessolano USPHS unit. About 42000 employees will be offered tests as the program begins in January under Maine State Health Department and the Federal Security Agency. This effort involves Dr R L Mitchell and local district health officers with coordination from Dr C M Sharp and the Maine Public Health Association supported by Christmas seal drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
New England Shipbuilding Corporation
L. C. Pessolano
U. S. Public Health Service
State Department of Health and Welfare
Division of Health
R. L. Mitchell
J. W. McLaughlin
Rockland
Charles Stanhope
Portland
C. M. Sharp
Federal Security Agency
USPHS
Washington, D. C
James G. Stone
National Tuberculosis Association
Sharp
Maine
Bath
Maine Public Health Association
Pines N Palms newspaper debuts at Pearl Harbor Maine club
The Maine Pines N Palms club at Pearl Harbor announces its first issue. Charles L. Rhein of Bath serves as secretary and editor in chief. The paper covers Maine resident service members and mentions Senator Ralph O. Brewster and the Maine flag presentation to Miss Avis Beaulieu of Presque Isle. David Cressey of Bath becomes a new Army Air Forces second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Avis Beaulieu
American Red Cross
Presque Isle
David Cressey
Washington Street
Bath
Army Air Forces
David
Edward Ryan
Taberty
Hawai
Lionesses Dine At Hotel Phoenix
Lionesses held their December meeting at Hotel Phoenix with dinner at 6 30. Mrs I Ho Jaffee led a brief business session before Clarence N Flood spoke on American antique glass and how to identify its period and authenticity. A committee was formed to locate future meeting venues and baskets were planned for Christmas charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionesses
Hotel Phoenix
I. Ho Jaffee
Joe H Shaw
Herbert S. Cavanaugh
Scott Morse
Harold Rubin
Harold Avery
Edgar 1D. Leavitt
Maine Accountants to Meet December 10
Clinton W. Bennett of Cooley and Marvin Boston will speak on Cost Accounting in the Textile Industry to the State of Maine Chapter of the NAC A at the Lafayette Hotel Portland Friday evening December 10. Executives from Bath Iron Works and H C Baxter & Bro are expected attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton W. Bennett
Cooley & Marvin
Boston
State of Maine
National Association of Cost Accountants
Lafayette
Portland
Bennett
United States
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Institute of Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
South Carolina
N.A.C.A
Bath and
Brunswick
Maine
Sidney L. Eaton
Harry W. Lally
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Clarence M. Purington
H. C. Baxter & Bro
Legion Auxiliary Plans Dances And Charitable Aid
American Legion Auxiliary met at Legion hall to vote on War Chest and Seamen's Institute donations. Members discussed 100 percent membership, Christmas plans, Christmas party, New Year’s Eve party, and entertainments. They also planned gifts for shut ins and for Bath based servicemen and upcoming events. The next meeting is December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
War Chest
Seamen's Church Institute of New York
Leeman
Evelyn Snow
Bath
Gibson Engagement Announced for Wamae Gibson and Howard Webber Jr
At a Madison party on November 13 1943 Mr and Mrs John C Gibson of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter Wamae to Howard A Webber Jr son of Mr and Mrs Howard A Webber of Rumford Maine. Webber enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and will transfer after completing a technical course. The couple plans a future wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
John C. Gibson
Chicago
Wamae
Howard A Webber, Jr
Howard A. Webber
Rumford
Maine
Gibson
Hunter College
N. Y
University of Wisconsin
Pie Webber
Army Air Corps
Carriers' Auxiliary Holds Meeting and Plans January Session
The Carriers' Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. Lloyd Hooker’s home led by president Mrs. Dwinal Cornish. Officers’ election was postponed due to illness. January meeting set for Jan 5 with location to be announced. refreshments were served. Mrs. J. Fred Tobey Jr. of 279 Middle Street leaves for North Arlington, New Jersey to visit sister Mrs.John Pripn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Tobey, Jr
Middle Street
North Arlington
N. J
John Pripn
Club 42 Honors Returning WAVES Member
Club 42 welcomed Yeo man 3.c Barbara Pitman of the WAVES on furlough from Stillwater Oklahoma. She spoke on life in the WAVES and her duties before reporting to Washington DC. The meeting included a mystery game and a prize draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Yeoman
Barbara Pitman
The
WAVES
Frank Reinoehl
Washington Street
Miss Pitman
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Dorothy Anliker
Harry Deering
Charles Hoebel
Arthur Sarkis
Shirley Bellanger
Wells Glover
Bath Iron Works Plans Attendance Awards for Workers
Bath Iron Works Corp announces a plan to honor employees with perfect attendance. Men with top records may receive a delivery trip aboard a firm destroyer. Women candidates will receive comparable rewards. As of Nov 1 1943, 397 workers had no absences all year, with over 2000 through the third quarter and about 1500 achieving a half year without a day lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works Corp
Junior Leaguers Plan New Year Hospital Fund Drive
Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. Howard Bates home for a dessert and business session. President Ek M Fuller outlined plans to assist furnishing the Memorial hospital new wing. Linnie Lizotte orchestra booked for the New Year’s Eve dance at the State Armory on Lincoln street. Sewing was done for hospital items. The group will meet December 14 at Mrs. G Baer Connard’s High street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Hospital League
Howard Bates
Washington Street
Ek. M. Fuller, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Linnie Lizotte
State Armory
Lincoln Street
Hospital
League
G. Baer Connard
High Street
Andrews Named by Aldermen
A continuation note shows Aldermen questioning laxity in filling out forms raised by Mr. Newell as part of ongoing municipal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Lewiston Man Booked On Drunken Driving Charges
A Lewiston man was booked at police headquarters Monday noon on two charges drunken driving and driving in a manner not safe and proper after his car collided with a Bath owned vehicle driven by Mrs. Georgia Pierce of 14 Park Street Bath. Both cars suffered heavy damage including the Pierce car left front fender wheel and tire. Mayor and Mrs Walter C Rogers dined Monday noon at the Hyde Windlass Co cafeteria and praised the food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Georgia Pierce
Park Street
Bath
Roger Pierce
Pierce
Walter C. Rogers
New Hyde Windlass Co
Bath residents return from Los Angeles
Mrs. William Hill and daughter Alma Mae Hill of 645 Middle Street traveled from Bath to Los Angeles where Alma Mae stayed six months with her aunt Mrs. William Calder. They report mild California weather, busy streets, many elderly workers, and stores closed for wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Alma Mae Hill
Middle Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Miss Hill
William Calder
Hill
California
West Coast
Lincoln Highway
Boston
Omaha
Bath
Speed Violators Fined In Court
Two men faced municipal court for motor vehicle violations. Raymond K. Kates of Auburn pleaded guilty to passing on a grade with obstructed view and paid $4.70 in costs. he blamed a morning start delay for speed. Francis J. Mazzeo of Rockland pleaded guilty to speeding on U S Route One in Woolwich at 65 mph and paid $5 fine plus $4.70 costs. he said late for work and erratic driving endangered others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Rubin
Raymond K. Kates
Auburn
Kates
Newell
Rockland
Francis W. Powers
Woolwich
Powers
Mazzeo
Waste paper collection drive urged for schools
Bath citizens are asked to cooperate with children in a patriotic effort to sort and bundle smooth and pulp magazines and newspapers no heavier than 20 pounds per bundle. Contact local children to donate paper and help build the nation's scrap pile. Dates depend on public response and will be announced through schools and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Endant of O Brien s Contract Club Teas
Mrs David C Dickson hosted a tea for her contract club at 1033 Washington Ave Milliehedaw with guests from Machias Brunswick Bath and other areas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank B Nichols Mr and Mrs George F Cary and Mr and Mrs Paul K Niven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Frank B. Nichols
George F. Cary
Bath
Paul K. Niven
Brunswick
David C. Dickson
Washington Etea
Mhillieedaw
Witham Keeps Bath’s Only Licensed Pig Sticker Role
In Bath H A Witham claims the title of the city’s only licensed pig sticker and reports a busy fall season. He has slaughtered 59 hogs this season with orders for 37 more, and last year butchered at least one steer and several calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham
Bath
The
Independent
H. A. Witham
Tallman Street
the Independent
Ralph Haley
North Woolwich
Tin Can Collection Starts December 11 Citywide
A citywide tin can drive is set for Saturday December 11 at 9 a.m. Householders should place prepared cans curbside by that time, or bring them to the rear city stables if unable to meet the schedule. Outlying districts will also deliver cans to the stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Lincoln
Local stoves rationed. apply for purchase certificate
Heating or cooking stoves powered by coal wood gas or oil are now rationed. Citizens must apply to the local ration board for a purchase certificate to obtain a stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Ration Board
Tin can salvage drive aims to beat record in Sagadahoc
In August over 10 000 pounds of tin cans were collected in Sagadahoc County and organizers hope to top that total this year. John Parker, salvage committee chairman, says tin is a fighting metal needed for war work. Oil varnish paint and floor polish cans are the only ones not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
John Parker
Superintendent Harland Ladd Elected N E Association Director
Harland A. Ladd the Superintendent of Schools has been chosen as a director of the New England Association of School Superintendents. The group holds multiple meetings yearly to discuss school issues with its annual fall gathering. Rev Francis W O'Brien and Mrs O'Brien of Portland visited Rev O'Brien's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson of Andrews road on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harland A. Ladd
New England Association of School Superintendents
Francis W. O'Brien
Portland
Rev. O'Brien
Luther Thompson
Andrews Road
Weekly crossword puzzle clues and cryptogram quote
A broad listing of across and down crossword clues with partial solutions and a Norwegian and Portuguese coin hints. Includes a cryptogram quotation attributed to Cervantes and a note from King Features Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stet
Cervantes
King Features Syndicate
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the Times Company
Front Street
P. B. Nichols
Pres. and
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Harry C. Webber
P.T.A
Central Ladies’ Aid
Citallenge
Pearl Harbor
Pine Tree State
Phoenix
Legion Auxiliary
Carriers
Club 42
Ways and Means
John A. Greene, Jr
Mary Carroll
Richard Haskell
Vanona MacDonald
Nathan Watson
Louise Trainor
Mary Lee
William Kelley
Edith Small
Robert Footer
Junior Leaguers Planning Party
Mr. Newell
Rubin
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