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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
8
A bustling Bath column notes residents moving homes, visits, and hospital stays. Tales include Tapper the Great Dane finding a new owner in Tuscarora, oblique notes on Eagle Awards, staff moves at Bath Iron Works, and soldiers and nurses on leave.
Mrs William D Sewall mother of Governor Sewall goes to Deaconess hospital Boston for observation and expects to return for Christmas accompanied by her son former Mayor and Mrs Arthur Sewall and a nurse. Mrs Frank Lemont confined at home with a heavy cold under physician care. Maurice Cates Augusta inspector of vocational education visits Bath welding and Bailey Evening School programs. Mrs Lucy Pike Palo Alto formerly Bath writes sister she hopes to discard crutches after January following a broken hip. Morse high school debating society led by Katherine Conley meets in the auditorium. Mrs Ronald Oulton Richmond and infant son Ralph return to Bath from Maine General hospital after birth November 24. The Oultons plan to spend winter with Mr and Mrs Allen Oulton of Bedford Street.
Mrs Harold Lane and daughter Mary of Lewiston return from a week with her brother and wife in Lewiston. Miss Sara Barter of Boothbay Harbor visits Mr and Mrs Charles A Hewett Jr in Portland. Albert S Noyes Bath Trust Co officer returns from Boston after a New England Trust Conference meeting at Parker House. Nathan Copeland Sr and Jr of Portland with Mrs Alfred Pratt and Coventry family visit Bedford Street residents.
Mrs Roy Stevens and her children Elaine and Bradford visit Mrs Stevens aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Simmons Casey at 57 Washington Street in Oakland.
Mrs Albert Robbins of Frye returned home Monday after visiting several days with her sister Mrs Clifford Hall and Mr Hall at their home on North Street.
Mr and Mrs Fred Osgood of Boysford street visited Worcester Mass guests of Lorimer Brackett and Bedford Mass to see Mrs Osgoods sister Mrs Russell Dodg their daughter Cynthia stayed with aunt Mrs Tobey Robinson in Auburn Mr and Mrs Harold Troop Academy street learn their son Waldron Troop US Army Forces who was listed missing in action is safe after bailing down in neutral territory Mrs John Schottlier joined Edna Mae Shoppe staff Mrs Wallace Atwood 57 Washington street left for Lewiston winter with niece Mrs Malcolm Hare whose husband recently enlisted in the service Atwood plans to return to 9 Montella street Lewiston during absence
City council approves installing a two way radio system funded from the police radio fund and existing balance. R. E. Eastman to assemble and test equipment for up to 300 dollars. officers to operate the system once installed. The measure also requires new and current officers to pass a third class radio operators exam.
The piece chronicles Percy Miller who faced rejection when applying for welding work yet persisted to build modern welding schools in Bangor Houston Gardiner Rockland and Lewiston New England. His efforts supported war production with Bath Iron Works backing and trained workers for shipbuilding roles showcasing grit initiative and self belief as keys to success.
The Weeks Street schoolhouse hosted a well attended South End P T A meeting last Tuesday with mothers and teachers present. Officers and members reported on harvest suppers Lions club Christmas sale and school improvements. Rev Frederick Moffatt spoke on Character and Spiritual Education as the next speaker is Miss Esther Jakesy of the Maine Council of Churches. Refreshments and community singing followed, with plans for January 3 guest speaker and a student candy box effort.
SGT Leonard recounts a chaotic battle scene as mortars fall and tanks approach. He and Ed help an exhausted Italian family, share rations, and witness relief from locals who chant Bona Americanos. They treat the wounded, mark casualties, and advance toward a walnut grove shadowed by tanks.
The Colonial club held its monthly session with President John Sanborn presiding. After business, members enjoyed a hot dog feast prepared by chef Tommy Morrison, followed by fruit cake, ice cream, doughnuts and coffee. The group discussed a possible minstrel show in the winter.
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