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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
7
Local notes recount Raymond Wyman family illnesses and a stray red ox in Meadowbrook. Many residents share Christmas visits, moves, and letters amid wartime defense work. Sadie Savage dies after hospital transfer.
The Winnegance Squaw club will hold its meeting and New Year’s tree on January 7 at Mrs. Winfield W. Morse’s home, changing from December 30 to avoid conflicts with other activities.
Bath merchants reported record holiday sales yet faced tight supplies and frequent stockouts. Shoppers crowded late, candy led demand amid depleted shelves while gasoline limits kept money local and many stores closed for a three day holiday.
Richard L. Emery, operator of a large trailer truck, appeared in Municipal court on a red light violation at Washington and Center streets. He pleaded guilty and was fined costs of court totaling 4.70 dollars after explaining he proceeded through the light to reach a delivery. Officer George R. Crocker testified regarding the stop.
Bath residents share holiday greetings with Mr and Mrs Thomas G Murphy former Linden street residents now in Chicago after a transfer from Fort Worth Texas.
Mrs Eugene Pierce of West Southport has accepted a position at the Old Folks Home.
In Parker Head the Libby family reflects strong support for defense with members at Bath Iron Works and Harding plant plus armed forces service. Women donate 42 pounds of used fats to the government for the U.S.O. A town resident accepted clam chowder dinner over turkey and other meals, as Christmas mail was heavy. Local visits and family gatherings mark the holiday period with multiple relatives from Bath to Topsham sharing meals and attending weddings.
Funeral services for Mrs Nathan E Copeland nee Ethel Pratt were held Monday at Hay and Peabody in Portland with about 400 relatives in attendance. The Christian Science service was led by Kimball. Mrs Copeland led local PTA work and mothers councils, and was a Bath club member and Morse High alumni. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
Mrs Bertha Barnes Pratt aged 71 died suddenly at her South Portland home. She was wife of James Pratt and sister of Mrs William Mann of Nutley New Jersey. Born in Quebec Canada she moved to Portland as a young woman and attended St Luke's church. Survived by husband two sons Loring and Edward three grandchildren Eleanor and Robert plus three sisters. Funeral services were in South Portland with interment at Forest City cemetery. Out of town guests included Mrs Percy Mann and Walter Savage visited his mother ill at Memorial Hospital.
At Central Congregational Church the White Gift Vespers drew about 150 attendees for a candlelit service. Four choirs totaling 60 voices plus two trumpeters performed, guiding a program of carols readings and gifts to ease war victims in Europe and Asia.
Mr and Mrs Ernest A Ward of Augusta and son Pfe Robert Ward visited Fort Getty Rhode Island and stayed with Mr Ward's parents. Mr and Mrs Scott Ward of Mardings ey joined on day 6 while Mrs Ward's sister Mrs Ernest Rogers of 1051 High street attended. Pvt Ward reported to his post Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Ruth Logan of the Bath Iron Works blue print room returned Monday morning from Bangor and Orono where she spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Miranda Logan.
The Popham Beach community celebrated with a Christmas tree party on Monday December 21 directed by Mrs Harry Spencer and Miss Frances Robie. Richard Sprague Merrill Oliver decorated the tree while Mrs William Wallace and others arranged refreshments. The program featured Gloria Oliver as announcer and performances by local students and townspeople, with 13 pupils enrolled and an average term attendance of 12.5 at the Popham school. Community circle meetings resume at 2 p.m. at Mrs Frank Scott’s with funds supporting Red Cross sewing and church repair efforts.
Gerald Raymond LeMoine son of Mr and Mrs Edward Le Moine of 170 North Street ran away in October to join the Navy but was brought back by his father and the law. After turning 18 on December 5 he left to volunteer for service on the day enlistments closed. He passed examinations in Portland and sails with Bath group for Fort Devens for future assignments. He registered with the Air Corps division and is the sole volunteer in his group leaving Saturday. He leaves Morse junior class for service and worked for the post office during Christmas.
The Auxiliary of Roland Smith unit ALA did not hold a party. They sent gifts to 14 sons and husbands of members serving abroad. Nine nearby soldiers with no families received individual remembrances. The group also delivered fruit baskets and poinsettias to shut in members.
Miss Dorothy Martin returns to work in Lewiston on Monday after a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Cedric Martin of Willow Street.
Rev and Mrs John Holt of Maryland Bay Point announce the arrival of Peter Gilmore Holt on November 18 This second son warrants congratulations Philip Dairmyple Jr of Kennebec Point completed Maine Maritime Academy training and expects an appointment soon Birds long absent return a yellow billed cuckoo and sparrows back at the Navajo to obtain rations Mary Thornbougher of New York City visited with son Karl Hentz and family at the Willows Long Island Roy Crandall and Lila Spinney plus Mary Campbell welcomed guests Clarence Kneeland of Brunswick visited his mother and father Le Roy Moore Miss Louisa Howard visited Georgetown last Thursday
Miss Anna Biggins of Boston resumes duties in the Ediphone Department of the Boston and Maine Railroad Co. Monday after a weekend visit with her cousin Henry Biggins on Chestnut Street.
A Bath native now in Richmond Va argues for physical education in schools, noting its body study value and job prospects after four to six months training. He supports male teachers for boys and female teachers for girls and cites local students Alice Minott and Margaret Minott with academic honors and Civil Service work.
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