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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1944

Page

2

Postwar Business Revival and Private Enterprise Plan

Business leaders at Rye New York affirm private enterprise will rebound after the war with full employment. They urge government return to economic normalcy through equal opportunity, lawful rest, incentive taxed to promote risk, and restrained competition. labor unions may cooperate to restore national unity and keep all workers busy across industries.

Rye New York America United States American Federation of Labor

FHA Opens Supplemental Loans for Veterans Home Buying

Field offices of the Federal Housing Administration may accept applications from banks for veteran home loans to supplement the $2,000 GI Bill insured limit. Veterans may obtain an initial $2,000 loan to build a home and then apply to banks for the larger principal loan. FHA will insure the larger loan if the smaller loan is approved by the Veterans Administration.

Federal Housing Administration Veterans Administration FHA Washington

Robinhood Brownies Christmas Party at First Baptist Church

Robinhood Brownies held their Christmas party after school at the First Baptist church with leader Mrs. J Russell Grant and assistants Mrs. Elton Pinkham Kathleen Brown Delong and Mrs. John Henderson. The vestry featured green fir red berries and a decorated tree. Theresa Skaling played piano as carols echoed. a Brownie tunnel closed the festivities with many Brownies and guests in attendance.

Robinhood Brownies First Baptist Church J. Russell Grant Elton Pinkham Kathleen Brown Delong John Henderson Grant Shirley Goodspeed Yvonne Henderson Emily Omar Jean Brown Isabell Johansen Elaine Pinkham Sandra Daley Beverly Black Judith Bubar Margaret McCabe Jean Abbott Lelani Cahill Nancy Ryder Elizabeth Choate Donna McDougall Hudene Grant Gloria Goodspeed

Industrial Nurses Association Meets in Portland

The Maine State Industrial Nurses Association held a Saturday dinner and meeting at the Lafayette hotel in Portland. Dr. Eugene MacDonald spoke on head injuries, with nurses from Bath Iron Works and other Maine industries in attendance and plans announced for the January meeting with Dr. Edwin M. Fuller Jr. as speaker.

Maine State Industrial Nurses Association Lafayette Hotel Portland Merle Lord R.N Eugene MacDonald Maine Sanford Augusta Biddeford Westbrook Bath Helen Bonney Vina Gorman Hyde Windlass Co Bath Iron Works Henrietta Bonney Kathleen Hart C. L. Tyler Eleanor Colcord Dorothea Wilson L. A. Ham A. G. Parsons Elizabeth Poland Leah Grant Marguerite Beardsley Elva Grant Mildred Parker Esther Gregory Edwin M. Fuller, Jr

Making a Record in Sales of Bonds at Lincoln Academy

Lincoln Academy in New Castle Maine with 170 students aims for a state record in War Bond sales. The school recently funded a hospital service plane cost 125 06 and was honored by Mrs Lydia Hall Berry. A new drive seeks a B 29 bomber worth 600000 with Principal Nelson W Bailey directing a canvass of nearby towns.

Lincoln Academy Newcastle Lincoln County Maine War Finance Committee Lydia Hall Berry War Finance Committee Leon A. Dodge Damariscotta Knox Lincoln

Devoured Shoes At Petersburg Naval Club Event

A Petersburg meeting of the Navy Club of the U S of America featured admirers buying Taglioni shoes, champagne sipping, and a chef cooking the slippers before they were eaten. The group planned final officer installations on Jan 4. Edward F. Clary of Robinhood died Tuesday in Bath.

Taglioni St. Petersburg Charles F. Hughes Navy Club The U.S. of America G. AR. Hall Edward F. Clary Robinhood Bath

Bath WAC Sergeant Reunites With Father Overseas in Italy

Allied front reports Sgt. Mary E. Carney of Bath Maine has reunited with her Army Air Forces father Col H B Carney in Italy. The pair discussed her North Africa and Italian service at a family talk that also touched on Carney’s home at 71 Green Street Bath.

Allied Force Headquarters Italy Mary E. Carney Bath Maine WAC Col H. B. Carney Army Air Forces Carney North Africa England Green Street Ft. Des Moines Iowa New York North Africa Michael Carney Navy

Florida couple visits after long travel furlough

Pvt. Curtis Pearson and Mrs. Pearson arrive from Florida for a 15 day fur lough with Pvt. Pearson's grandmother Mrs. Lizzie French on Washington street. The pair were not expected until January. Pvt. Pearson is stationed at Camp Gordon Johnston since July.

Curtis Pearson Pearson Florida Lizzie French Washington Street Pvt Camp Gordon Johnston

Cpl Alice Donovan Receives Promotion and Furlough

Cpl Alice Donovan, a WAC recruiting officer at City hall, earns a promotion from private first class and a ten day furlough to pass Christmas with her Wilmington, Delaware parents Mr. and Mrs. James Donovan. She joined Bath staff in August after training at Fort Oglethorpe and Chanute Field.

Cpl Alice Donovan Wac City Hall War Department Washingington D.C James Donovan Wilmington Del Donovan Bath Chanute Field Ill Bellanca Aircraft Newcastle Waes Fort Oglethorpe Cp. Donoven U.S.O Memorial Hospital Rose Jean Court Street

Commander Winn Leads Ship Through Heavy Fire

The citation lauds Commander Winn for skillfully maneuvering his ship through dangerous waters under repeated enemy gunfire and directing accurate fire against shore batteries. It credits his leadership and gallant spirit as essential to a vital mission and inspiring to the crew, upholding U S naval traditions.

la Jolla Calif Bath Walter Coulter Winn Little Rock Ark Saipan Cmdr Winn Wadleigh Bath Iron Works United States Naval Service

Municipal court fines for stop sign and passing violations

Deputy Marshal Moriamarty announced strict stop at intersections. Six defendants in municipal court pled guilty to stop sign infractions paying $5 and $4.70 costs. five Bath residents named Proctor Moulton Wilder Fournier Merriman. Ivan Clough paid $10 and $4.70 costs for illegal passing. Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided. Capt William Plummer and his son Bernard were carpenters at Five Islands for Arthur Nelsons.

Frank L. Moriarty Municipal Court Mary L. Proctor Albert Moulton Robert Wilder Albert Fournier Willis Merriman Bath Ivan Clough Gardiner R. Deering William Plummer Bernard Five Islands Arthur Nelson

Mrs Carl Pierce Entered Memorial Hospital for Treatment

Mrs Carl Pierce of Center Street is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital for medical treatment with condition not specified.

Carl. Pierce Center Street Memorial Hospital

History of Montgomery Royal Arch Chapter in Bath

A 125th anniversary sketch recalls the Bath Montgomery Royal Arch Chapter formed December 7, 1819 with 15 companions. It highlights early officers led by Gov. William King, 1820 installations, lamps lighting the hall, banquets, and the 1826 records copy, plus notable figures like Robert P. Dunlap and the chapter’s moves between Bath and Brunswick before settling in Bath in 1863.

Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch Walter S. Glidden Eugene McGrath David L. Wilson P. H. P. Walter Glidden Bath Masonic Hall John A. Morse Summer Street E. S. Crosby High Street DGH Henry Fowle G.R.A.C Massachusetts William King Maine Montgomery R. A Dwesley Turney Thomas Becket David Shaw William Pettengill Edward Wood David Stinson Solar Lodge A. Mathews New Jerusalem Wiscasset Jerusalem Hallowell Grand Royal Arch Mass Gov. King Robert Pinckney Dunlap Dunlap Josiah H. Drummond Brunswick Bowdoin College Maine Senate Senate All Gov K.T Masons United States Grand Council of Royal Sremewre Supreme Council A.as.r United Lodge Newport R. Ae Montgomery William Torrey Zabdiel Hyde Mle Robert P. Dunlap M.E William P. Davis M.E. Zabdiel Hyde Peter H. Green Charles Virgin Nathaniel Cross James McLellan Royal Arch Daniel Peterson Biian Delano Bliss Silsby Vail Gov. Dunlap Andrew J. Fuller R. W. Tilleston Cushing Court House Companion Cushing Old South Church P.G. G.H.P

Rationing Reminders for Consumers in August 1945

The notice lists fuel and gas coupons valid through August 31 1945 10 gallon units and five gallon per coupon limits. Airplane stamps No 1 2 and 3 allow shoe purchases. It also recounts Masonic chapters Montgomery and St Bernard R A Chapter No 2 merger details and historic High Priest succession.

Gand St. Bernard R. A John W. Ballou G.H.P Montgomery H. A. Duncan St. Bernard

Miss Verna Staples Inducted Into WAC

Miss Verna Staples twenty of 401 Lark Street was inducted into the Women's Army Corps at City Hall Auditorium. She is the seventh local recruit since the Bath WAC office opened. Staples, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burleigh Staples, attended Higgins Classical Institute and worked at Bath Iron Works. Induction was conducted by First Lieutenant Helen L. Pease with Cpl. Edith Rich and Pfc. Alice Donovan witnessing. Staples heads for active duty after Christmas and will train at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia before assignment to a U S hospital unit.

Verna Staples Lark Street Women’s Army Corps City Hall Auditorium Bath Wac Miss Staples Burleigh Staples Higgins Classical Institute Bath Iron Works Corp Helen L. Pease Lewiston

Small Bone Pieces Improve Calcium Extraction From Soup

Using broken bone fragments and mild acid like vinegar can dissolve more calcium from bones used in soup. The technique increases calcium extraction by breaking down bone structure during cooking.

CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE AND QUOTE

A cryptogram quotation puzzle repeats a Thomson line about self contentment and pleasing others. The printed page lists across and down clues for a weekly crossword with a cryptogram message distributed by King Features Syndicate.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

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