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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
2
The writer reflects on fifty five years of Independent publication and the wartime changes in printing and news delivery. He extends early New Year wishes for happiness, peace, and a better world beyond the war, noting hopes to win the war and the postwar peace.
The piece urges shifting focus from inflation fears to rebuilding agriculture. It argues veterans should return to farms, buy small holdings, and use 4-H experience to boost yields. Many homes lack electricity and schooling in refrigeration and housing should be rebuilt.
The speaker urges shifting focus toward a modern method and questions why more emphasis isn’t placed on this approach rather than on traditional factory roles where abundant assistance exists to complete the work.
Charlotte's School of Dancing held a Christmas party at the Masonic banquet hall with nearly 300 attendees. Charlotte and assistant Madelyn Oliver performed, students danced Russian and Hungarian numbers, and refreshments were served by Charlotte, Mrs Andrews, and Miss Oliver.
The 1945 sky will host four eclipses four total two solar two lunar but only two visible in the United States A solar total July 9 is seen as a partial across the country and a lunar total December 18 is visible nationwide Times note that a January 14 hybrid solar eclipse is not visible in the United States A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the Pacific Antarctic Australia parts of Asia and the Indian Ocean June 25.
The Bangor pair Dust and Syde celebrated a 50 year marriage with a December 22 ceremony at Bashur Dac. Friends and neighbors gathered for a reception in Folkwood California, recognizing a long partnership marked by gifts and memories. The event drew many former associates and distant well-wishers in a warm hometown tribute.
The ear defender, a neoprene plug, was developed by University of California scientists and is now widely used by navy personnel. It protects hearing from gunfire, motors, and explosions and is also employed in shipbuilding and aircraft industries to reduce deafness and boost productivity.
A reader from Deering Street shares a wartime letter from son Paul Merry in the South Pacific aboard a naval vessel. The message recalls Pearl Harbor, ongoing battles, and hopes to unite efforts with workers in iron works to prevent labor troubles.
A Tenants club meeting is set for Thursday at eight in the Community building to discuss skating rink plans and other matters. The regular Saturday night dance with Baileys orchestra will feature refreshments. A troop meeting is planned Tuesday at 3 15 in the Community hall. Mrs Victoria Daniels leads the unit and a carolers group from the USO plans to visit. Local residents and families are noted in social visits and holiday celebrations across Hyde Park Terrace and nearby streets.
Lambert Park hosted a holiday program Tuesday evening with Mrs Alice Nitrox, Mrs Murray, Roy, and Mr Klinch directing. Santa Claus arrived to distribute gifts and candy, aided by Boy Scouts, as Saunders Patterson presided and Pat Murphy led group singing.
Cpl Frank Staples arrival signals combat duty return as Bath Hellcats club expands honorary membership to Ralph S Varney of Carl's Drug Store. Membership rolls list crew, civilians, and war front dues, with messages urging homefront support and vigilance.
Members of the Women’s club organized a sandwich-making session for the teenage group. The event succeeded thanks to generous residents who donated funds and volunteers who scooped ice cream and handed out candy. The USO director provided the loudspeaker system from USO facilities. Children will recall the affair fondly and look forward to another such occasion.
Mr and Mrs John Welch of Office Drive visited Boston for the weekend to be with their daughter Florence Welch a Cadet Nurse in Boston. Roy infant son of Mr and Mrs Roland Labbe ill with pneumonia at Bath Memorial Hospital. Pvt Robert Ware stationed Fort Belvoir Va spent Christmas with wife and baby visiting Saunders Patterson home. Mrs Ware visiting her sister in Yarmouth. Christmas gatherings included Carroll Hunts parents from Belfast Bertha Harding of Portland Elmer Blake and Cape Elizabeth families Wendall Towns of Cape Elizabeth William Stinson and son John of Scarborough Frank Barnes Crawford Drive family in Augusta Kenneth Overlock of Yarmouth at Patterson home Monday evening. D Saunders Patterson and Eula Patterson of Augusta were visitors.
Commercial storage divides into two classes with cooler space from about 50 to freezing degrees and freezer space from zero downward. Extra freezer capacity requires scarcer materials than additional cooler space.
Santa Claus arrives at the Corliss Street church vestry after the children’s Christmas program. He gives candy boxes to each child and gifts to Rev and Mrs Freeman, as the living room stage decor and wreath set a homey scene. The event honors a new pastor with donations from the church.
Wild Rose Troop Girl Scouts held a Christmas party led by Mrs. Stanley Flunter and Mrs. William Edgett. An toinette Omar Jeanne and Jeanette Tardiff Dorothy Hig gins and Joan Edgett decorated the tree. Sally Grant distributed gifts as Santa Claus. A shadowgraph of the Christmas Story was shown by Jane Niles Emma Hartleb and Anita Bagdikian with carols and readings by Mrs. Edgett.
Do you keep a record of expenditures and aim to save while protecting your family’s welfare. Are your choices based on label information ads past experiences or impulse. Do your meals include the basic seven food groups and do lunches provide essential vitamins for children and workers.
Charles Comeau eight year old son of Mr and Mrs James A Comeau was run over by a car on Center street Saturday afternoon suffering a broken right leg and bruises to the left leg. He was moved to Bath Memorial hospital in the police ambulance and was resting comfortably Tuesday noon. The driver Harry Bruce Butterick USN of 21 Willow street faced no charges as police ruled the accident unavoidable. The boy had just been discharged from the hospital after an appendectomy.
West bound carloads carried forestry discussion to Western cities. Mr. Loring resides in Monte Vista Colorado a town of about 3000 in Rio Grande county. Royal Johnson presided at the luncheon Gail Anderson introduced the speaker and Barrett C Nichols of Barre Vermont attended as a guest.
The Bath Iron Works paint department sponsors a New Year’s dance at the Social Center on Washington Street from 8 to 12 midnight. Committee members include Leola Davis, Alice Sparks, Mary Dorr, Earl Howard, Loyal Backman, and Saunders Patterson. Canteen service and intermission entertainment by local talent.
In Berwick Bay Louisiana a nine annual blessing ceremony marks the start of the shrimp season. The event gathers Berwick Bay vessels and neighboring boats as clergy offer benediction for the maiden voyage and voyage under way. The Bretons carried the custom to Louisiana via Canada and Louisiana in migration.
A brisk tea blend yields 200 cups from a single pound of tea. The article promotes the economical use of tea for everyday refreshment.
Notices list valid stamps for meat and fats blue sugar and shoes food and fuel. Red stamps Q5 RS and 85 worth ten points each in Book Four. Blue X5 Z5 A2 B2 worth one point each. Sugar Stamp 34 covers five pounds. Shoes Aeroplane Nos 1 2 3 valid indefinitely. Periods One Two Four Five coupons valid. Gasoline stamps B4 C4 BS C5 Bé C6 valid until further notice. A‑14 now valid.
The Sewing Circle of the First Baptist Church met in the vestry last week. The secretary reported a large amount from the recent sale and supper. President Mrs. Joseph L. Dauphin had resigned due to illness, with Vice President Mrs. Harrington leading since. Participants included Mrs. Laura Harrington, Mrs. Lotta Goodwin, Mrs. Elsie Crosby, Mrs. Flossie Martin, Mrs. Lizzie Haggett, Mrs. Jennie Oliver, Miss Mabel Reid, Mrs. Harriet Wright, Mrs. Simon Moore, and Mrs. Frances Tobey.
Patrolman Joseph Thibodeau of the Bath police Department and Miss Helen Boone of East Corinth were married Saturday morning at nine o'clock by Edward W. Bridgem, justice of the peace. Mrs. Thibodeau is the daughter of Mrs. Fred Cyr of East Corinth and works at the New Meadows restaurant. They reside at 748 Washington Street.
Five years ago researchers showed chicks die from diets lacking certain vitamins. About a year and a half ago they isolated the anti anemia vitamin from liver extract and named it vitamin Be. In turkey trials two thirds on corn wheat bran and wheat shorts ration developed straight neck paralysis, recoverable with 0.1 to 0.2 milligrams of the vitamin early in the disease.
A balanced morning meal can provide about one third of daily calories protein and essential nutrients. Nutrition experts emphasize including complex carbs, lean proteins, fruits or vegetables, and dairy to support energy and wellness throughout the day.
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