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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
2
In a special Monday meeting the Bath Common Council declined to submit the proposed city charter for legislative consideration. Opponents cite centralization of power to the mayor and wartime disruption, while supporters say delay preserves stability and saves money.
Bath residents complain of overcrowded buses during peak hours with many trips carrying over sixty riders in twenty five seat vehicles. Drivers report passing hopeful passengers unable to board while schoolchildren crowd the South End afternoon run raising safety concerns and calls for service improvements as January ends. Candlemas Day arrives with February on the doorstep.
In a rough month mood, residents look ahead to February with optimism that the groundhog will reveal an early spring. Weather chatter and local anticipation mix as communities await the forecast and seasonal hints.
The War Department urges sending overseas Valentines promptly to boost soldiers' morale and reflect humane leadership. Old fashioned sentiments strengthen the home front as values shift in wartime. Separately, prices of farm lands rise nationwide with 1944 profits reportedly higher than any prior year, while cautions surface about gambling on farmland and mortgage risk.
The Annual Red Cross session lists officers and members including Mrs. Harry J. Carroll Mrs. G Baer Connard Mrs Hermon Crocker Mrs Edward Cummings and many others. Officers named are Chairman Rev Louis A Dole 1st vice chair Mrs S S Mullin 2nd vice chairman Royal A Johnson executive secretary Mrs Carl E Albes treasurer Miss Alice E Bailey and program chair Mrs Joseph I Smith. The Bath chapter was praised for reviving disaster work after the recent famine and a vote of thanks was extended to Mrs Charlotte Redon and the ticket committee for their service.
North Dakota pet sheep Maggie Wooly Maggie died of old age after a long span of producing wool. She supported herself by carding spinning and knitting. over more than 15 years she yielded 50 pairs mittens 50 pairs woolen socks 5 men sweaters 2 baby sweaters 2 knit blankets 2 wool comforters and a ladies sweater.
A trousers hanger is ideal for holding a cook book open. Clamp it across the top of the open book and hang it above your kitchen work table.
Local families note service milestones across branches. Pvt. George Bronson reports Leyte combat and reflections from the Philippines while Cen. Appleton and others recall Pacific and European campaigns. WAVE Mila Orr completes Hunter College training and is reassigned to Washington, D. C. Numerous graduates of Morse High and Bath Iron Works workers join Navy, Army, and Air Force duties with letters home detailing progress and reunions.
Cpl. Jean H. Hamel of the 14th Marines in the 4th Marine Division has earned the Presidential Citation for Roi Namur and the Marianas campaigns and the Asiatic Pacific ribbon. He writes that letters may be sent to his Fleet Post Office address in San Francisco. He enlisted three years ago from Parker Head and is serving with H S Battery.
Postmaster Hartnett announces the new 5c United States Postal Notes will go on sale in Bath today for amounts up to 10. The notes simplify payments and carry a uniform 5c fee. Seventeen denominations of stamps accompany the notes, and the system aims to save the public money on miscellaneous payments.
A service member earns a furlough to spend time with his wife and parents Mr and Mrs Alen Oulton of Bedford Street. Prior to enlistment he worked in the machine shop of Hyde Windlass Co.
Sgt. Wesley T. Burnham of the Anti Aircraft unit visits his parents in Woolwich after serving in Australia and New Guinea. En route home his ship docked at New Guinea where he unexpectedly met his brother Boyd Burnham from another vessel. Miss Jean Richards of Hudson, New Hampshire accompanied him to Woolwich to visit the Burnham family.
Richard E. Poulos, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Poulos of West Bath Maine, graduated with Maine men at the AAF Training Command Selman Field Monroe Louisiana on January 30 He was commissioned as a second lieutenant to a bomber crew at a replacement center.
Joseph Oulette on leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Vital Oulette of Brunswick was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs William H Daley of Middle Street. He was formerly employed at Bath Iron Works where his father works in the machine shop.
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held its monthly social at the Knights of Columbus hall last Tuesday. Guests enjoyed a bridge party with prizes awarded to Yvette Bisson, Anne Skaling, and Lena Fortier. a banquet is planned for February 11 at the Sedgwick, with tickets via committee members.
The annual President's Birthday Ball at Morse high school Friday climaxes the drive for the National Infantile Paralysis Fund. Half the proceeds support the national fund, half stay in Sagadahoc for local needs. tickets are $1.50, with student and serviceman discounts.
Mardi Gras Committee of the Industrial Workers Club announces assignments for 1940 event. Ballots available at the U.S.O. hall until February 6. Final vote for five candidates from B.L.W. Hyde Windlass Harding's will occur at the club dinner the night of the 6th. Clif Leeman's orchestra to 2.30 a.m.
Rotary Anns held a 1 30 luncheon at the Sedgwick with a short business meeting in the sun room. Mrs Charles B Doyle welcomed new member Mrs Milton Stephenson and plans were made for a joint Rotary club and Rotary Ann supper at the Kennedy home on Trufant Street February 13 at 6 30. Members and spouses will be welcomed. The next hotel meeting date will be announced. List of attendees includes Mrs Charles B Doyle and other Rotary and Ann members.
Tenant's Council formed a new Boy Scout Troop and named Alvah D. Hall of Drayton Road as scout master. Hall brings six years of scouting, roles in Calais and Danbury, and a Bath Iron Works background. First meeting set for Wednesday Jan 31 at 7 30. Harmon Smith praised scouting and presented films. Troop committee includes Albert Veilleux as chairman Blair Hodge Clinton Wilson and Bernard Knight.
The data notes 138.5 labor hours needed to assemble a Ford car and that the typical vehicle lasts from 75,000 to 80,000 miles before discard. The statements imply a large labor input per unit and a broad mileage range for vehicle lifespan.
The notice lists valid red, blue, and other stamps across books and periods for meat fats sugar feeds shoes fuel and gasoline. It specifies stamp numbers and validity, warns loose coupons are not accepted, and notes indefinite validity for certain shoe stamps and season-based petrol coupons.
Mr and Mrs Jason Merrill of 204 Washington Street Bath returned from Portland where they visited relatives and attended the wedding of Elizabeth Merrill to S Sgt Ronald Berry USAAF at the home of her parents in New Gloucester. The ceremony was led by Rev J N Lello. The bride wore ivory satin with Juliet cap and orange blossoms. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Berry of Portland and Rev J N Lelio of Scarboro. The couple will reside at Surman Air Base in Tennessee after a brief honeymoon.
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