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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1944

Page

2

Bath Post Office Entry Notices Circulation Listed

A marginal entry shows Bath post office circulation for second class mail. The notice indicates official handling and distribution within Bath.

Bath

Fixed Income Groups Face Inflation Threat Across Nation

An editorial notes more than fourteen million people rely on fixed incomes, expanding to about twenty million with dependents. It identifies sectors including government, judiciary, health, education, research, armed forces, and white collar workers as primary fixed income groups whose income cannot easily rise with prices. An inflationary disaster would hit these groups hard.

America United States Supreme Court

We the People and the Constitution's lasting promise

The passage recalls Hamilton and Washington praising the Constitution. It emphasizes popular sovereignty with We the People and unity across the United States. It notes Washington's birthday as significant in 1944 and warns against unconstitutional changes that could destroy governments.

Alexander Hamilton United States Ordan George Washington

Postwar France Seen as Key to Europe’s Recovery

Louis Marlio argues in Nation's Business Magazine that France will steer postwar Europe. The former leader in diplomacy suggests France's course will determine the continent's fate and recovery efforts.

France Europe Louis Marlio Nation's Business Magazine Marlio

France to rise as liberal capitalistic world leader after war

French economic and engineering sectors are confident that France will recover postwar chaos and return as a liberal democratic vanguard of Western capitalism. Marko says circumstances favor a strong French comeback with global astonishment anticipated.

France Marko

Silk Flag Presented to Adventist Church by Lieutenant Nichols

Lieutenant Robert G. Nichols of the U S Navy presented a silk American flag to the Seventh day Adventist church on High Street during Sabbath services. The gift came with a bank offering, and two Myrtlewood offering plates and three new trumpet chairs were funded. Nichols described a Solomon Islands battle in which his ship was damaged, and thanked the church for prayers that supported him and his crew. He and his wife, visiting Miami for further naval training, were previously stationed in Bath and Brunswick.

Robert G. Nichols United States Navy Seventh-day Adventist Church High Street Fred R. Petei Edwin Chase Brunswick Frank Gould Nichols Bath Seventhday Adventist Church Solomon Islands Miami Fla

Former Motorman Visits From South Portland

Charles Spinney of South Portland, a former motorman on Bath Street Railway and later the A K and LA W lines, toured his old hometown. He recalled the Sawaduhock fire of 1894 and guardsmen who blocked Arthur Sewall from reaching his midnight train, praising strict orders but noting Sewall’s delay.

Charles Spinney South Portland New England Shipbuilding Corp Charlie Bath Street Railway LA & W Harry T. Passmore Charles Sawaduhock Broad Water Hyde Light Guards Lewiston Arthur Sewall

Sagadahoc Probate Court Lists Administrations and Wills

Second February session reports numerous filings and grants in Sagadahoc Probate Court. Administrations by Boucher Carras McDonald Rittall Hunnewell Noyes Tracy Oakes Smith. Youland Morse Shepard Colby Colby MacElman. Wills filed for Brierly Putnam Steward. inventories and final accounts of Bath area estates. licenses to sell real estate. guardian bonds for Doris Cookson Arrowic and Dorothy Cookson.

Sagadahoc Arthur J. Dunton Albert L. Boucher Henri J. Boucher Topsham Constantine C. Carras Calliope Carras Bowdeinham Marion L. McDonald Tyleston C Oliver Bath Kathleen J Rittall Fred H. Rittall, Jr Georgetown Mary E. Hunnewell Richard S. Hunnewell Woolwich Abby C. Noyes James D. Clark Doris M. Tracy Mary S. Tracy Newton Mass Louise A. Oakes William P. Oakes Richmond George M. Smith Charles M. Smith Clara J. Youland Arlene Y. Morse Bond Annie Mae Shepard Marie H. Colby Peete Bond Sarah H Colby Marie H. Colts Ida H.collie Alice M. Coffie Harold B. MacElman Elizabeth C. MacElman Adinistratrix Daniel Brierly Mintie Brierley Salmon W. Putnam Lunenburg Louisa F. Putnam Massachusetts Addie Levi W. Steward George L. Alexander Susan H. Alexander Ernest L. Good Speed Guardian John Hall Marian M. Fields Admi Harriet L. Mitchell James B. Lemont Edward W. Bridgham Joseph M. Lemont West Bath Furst John P.carey Richard C. Gechenbech Mary Arline William Gilman Admr John Meins Phibpsburg Lucian K Ames Admmnar Ernest B Tozier Allan Spear Johno Doyle Arthur J. Percy Amia P Percy George W Swain Margers C. Haskell Frederick & Chapmin Myra Metcalf Cadms Wieter J Coombs

Four cases heard in Municipal Court Monday morning

Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as four cases moved through Municipal Court. Three intoxication charges from local police led to guilty pleas with costs paid. one speeding case from State Police Carleton Norris resulted in a $10 fine and $4.70 in costs. One intoxication defendant received one year probation.

Gardiner R. Deerng Carleton Norris Augusta

Smelts Ore Using Local Peat Gas, Swiss Experiments Show

Experiments from Swiss researchers indicate iron ore may be smelted with local peat gas guiding the reduction process. The finding suggests an alternative route in ore processing using available regional fuel sources.

War Bond drive ends in Damariscotta Newcastle

A unique War Bond selling program unfolds tomorrow as the Fourth War Loan Campaign closes in Damariscotta and Newcastle. Residents and about 40 local stores are urged to pledge all press receipts to bonds, with shoppers from nearby towns expected to boost totals by 5 30 p m signing time.

United States Damariscotta Newcastle Lincoln County Bennn Maine Coast

Valentine Party at Huse School Delights Upper Grades

Pupil officers at Huse Memorial School held a Valentine social in the auditorium Friday evening with about 50 attendees. The program featured games, music, and refreshments, with prizes awarded to winners in races and musical chairs, plus songs and a choir performance. The event was organized by chairman Betty Breed and staff, under Principal Harmon W. Smith supervision.

Huse School Huse Memorial School Gloria Brown Paul Bourgoin Lydia Savage Marceline Willette Janice Knight Mairzy Coats Sinatra Marine Hymn William Grainger Larry Pecci Robert Rowland Kenneth Hall Harvey Hartlebb Hugh Medden William Boyland Vernon Crocker Robert Colley Anton Freeman Army Air Corps Betty Breed Priscilla Witham Christine Wong Irene Ferris Madelyn Fitzgerald J. A. Trueworthy Harmon W. Smith

Red Cross Bath Chapter Reports At Meeting

At the Bath chapter American Red Cross meeting on Thursday afternoon, reports were read by Ruth W. Henry Red Cross nurse and Marjorie Boucher school nurse. Nurses aides reported seven workers totaling 160 hours for the month. Training for first aid refresher courses is under G T Bacnman in Brunswick. The Motor Corps provided transport for patients to and from the hospital in the last four months. The Production Group reported 82 workers making 265 articles for 1,456 hours. new materials quota received. layettes for military and naval hospitals and 144 kit bags planned. John Osborn named to Disaster Relief executive committee. Mrs George Baer Connard's War Fund chairmanship approved. A special executive meeting Thursday at 4 30 in Red Cross rooms on Front Street.

Bath American Red Cross Ruth W. Henry Red Cross Marjorie Boucher Mildred Albee Joseph Simith John Parker Motor Corps G. T. Bacnman Brunswick City Hall Louis A. Dole John Osborn George Baer Connard War Fund Committee Front Street

Valentine Tea at Stone House Sunday Draws Theta Chapter

A Valentine Tea at Stone House Sunday afternoon drew about 390 members of the Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, their mothers and guests. The event featured yellow roses, the sorority tower and candlelight with Mrs Edwin R Andrews and Mrs G Thomas Murphy pouring. A committee including Mrs John A Greene Jr and others assisted the hostess. Mrs Sam Levine of Bath Department Store left Monday for a short business trip to Boston.

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Edwin R. Andrews G. Thomas Murphy Chpter Yielping John A. Greene, Jr Brewster G. Sedgwick Eleanor Danforth Catherine Leward Richard Haskell Nathan W. Watson Russell S. Kenney Roy Shackford John Parker Frank W. Danforth Stanley Hatch Cyril Grant Hiram ‘T Stevens Samuel D. Hooper John P. Hayes Ralph O. Dale Andrew M. Butterfield Harry Watson Burton Jones Stephen Marriner Bowen Torrey Sam Levine Bath Department Store Boston

Former Bathman Drives Cat Skinner In Bridging River

Corporal Huston E. Coombs of Mt. Desert Maine operated a CAT tractor during the Piva River bridge construction under heavy Jap mortar and sniper fire. He and his crew, forced to retire thrice, completed the vital crossing despite the dangers. Coombs formerly worked at Bath Iron Works Shipyard in Bath Maine.

Bougainville Huston E. Coombs Mt. Desert Maine Piva River Corporal Coombs Bath Iron Works Bath

Price Economist for Maine Warranted by Civil Service

The U S Civil Service Commission seeks a Price Economist for the State Office of Price Administration in Augusta Maine. The 3828 yearly 48 hour week position offers civil service benefits including a paid vacation and sick leave with no written exam. Applicants need four years of relevant experience and Maine residency.

U. S. Civil Service Commission State Office of Price Administration Augusta Maine U. S. Employment Service Frank Archibald Civil Service Water Street

Warns on War Stamp Chain Letters Revealed in Portland

A Bath resident received a warning about an aggressive war savings stamp chain letter scheme. Postal authorities caution that mail fraud and lottery statutes cover chain letters promising large returns. The letters urge recipients to pass on stamps and names, falsely claiming Postal Department approval. A separate fire destroyed the Beane home in Farmingdale, with no insurance and substantial losses.

Portland Bath Post Office Department Postal Department

Mohiba Funds At Morse High To Aid Kimball Field

Morse High School Student Council announced profits from the Mohiba presentation on March 29 30 and 31 will be set aside in a special fund to develop Kimball Field. The Talent Parade and dance will raise money to create a proper outdoor athletic site for Morse students amid criticism of Kelley field.

Morse High School Bath Morse High Kimball Field Morse Kelley Field

Grace Church Choir Hosts Valentines Night at Rectory

Grace Episcopal rector Rev Charles M Tubbs and Mrs Tubbs with Choir Master George Field and Mrs Field entertain the church choir at a Valentine party on High street. Winners in games received prizes including Miss Frances Marks and Doris McCabe. Hearts shaped refreshments and festive decorations enhanced the evening. several members were absent due to colds while attendees included Virginia Band Carolyn Miller Ruth Williams Jane Brown Joan Osborne Maureen Reynolds Elizabeth Footer Jennie Melcher and Mr and Mrs Field.

Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Valentine Virginia Band Frances Marks Carolyn Miller Ruth Williams Doris McCabe Jane Brown Joan Osborne Maureen Reynolds Elizabeth Footer

Farewell party for Miss Isabelle King

Mrs. Robert Milliken and Mrs. John Preney hosted a farewell party at Mrs. Arthur King home on Edgett street for Miss Isabelle King a Morse High graduate now leaving for U S Army service She received an Army insignia leather billfold and a purse of money The guests included Mrs. Maurice Owen Mrs. Stephen Johns and many other local residents plus an out of town guest Mrs Robert C Thompson of New York.

Robert Milliken John Preney Arthur King Edgett Street Isabelle King R.N U. S. Army Miss King Army Morse High Nurses’ Training School the Waltham Hospital Waltham Mass Maurice Owen Stephen Johns Robert Footer William Lee Frank Gallagher Niles Perkins James C Steen Norman Chase Howard Mayo Jane Stevens Barbara Kenney Dolly Goodwin Phyllis Darran Constance Gilmore Audrey King Robert C Thompson New York

Andrews Engagement Announced for Geraldine Andrews

Mrs. Edna J. Andrews announces the engagement of her daughter Geraldine E. Andrews to John J. Keegan Jr son of Attorney and Mrs John J. Keegan both of Bath Maine Geraldine is Morse High School 1940 graduate now employed in the Area Rent office Keegan Morse 1938 graduate and draftsman at Bath Iron Works Corp wedding planned in the near future.

Edna J. Andrews Union Street Geraldine E. Andrews John J. Keegan Grove Street Miss Andrews Morse High School Keegan Morse Bath Iron Works Corp

Myrtle Lodge Votes to Buy 100 Bond in War Drive

Myrtle lodge of Odd Ladies held a Friday meeting at six with supper then voted to purchase a 100 bond in the Fourth War Loan drive. Twenty members attended and Easter sale plans were set for March 24 with committees named. A member, Mrs Alfreda Hott, is hospitalized in Portland, and a card shower was approved.

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies Alice Lewis Lizzie Haggett Sadie Davis Sadie Savage Bertha Ward Hazel Shottler Myrtle Lodge Alfreda Hott State Street Portland Rose Jean

Junior Hospital League Plans Benefit Tea

The Junior Hospital League met with 12 members to sew for the Memorial hospital. They voted to hold a benefit tea Thursday Feb 23 at 3 PM at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse with reader Normena MacKinnon of Topsham. Tickets via members. Next meeting set with Mrs Linwood Haynes.

Junior Hospital League Roger Luke Middle Street Edwin M. Fuller, Jr Memorial Hospital Cosmopolitan Normena MacKinnon Topsham League Linwood Haynes Green Street

Club Forty-Two Plans White Elephant Sale for Hospital

Club Forty-Two met Thursday evening and outlined a White elephant sale to raise funds for Memorial Hospital. Members will host refreshments at U S C hall for service men on Tuesday evening in March under Mrs Kelley, and a dance is planned with committee Louise Trainor Edith Small and Mrs Maurice Owen. Mrs Edward Larrabee and daughter Barbara visit Danforth guests of Mr and Mrs Emerson Bartlett.

Memorial Hospital U. S. C. Hall Kelley Louise Trainor Edith Small Maurice Owen Edward Larrabee Barbara Washington Street Danforth Larrabee Mrs Emerson Bartlett

Rationing Reminders for Consumers Updated

Public notices outline stamp validity for Brown Green Sugar and Shoes and fuel oil and tire inspection deadlines. It lists V W X through Feb 26 and others through dates in 1944 45, plus canning rule for sugar and stove rationing requirements.

Local Ration Board

Legion Auxiliary Meets Wednesday at Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary met last week at the Legion hall. Reports praised the Surgical Dressing group at the Elks club and bond sales for the Fourth War Loan. President Mrs. Edgar D. Leavitt named a nominating committee for the March 8 meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Elks Club Edgar D. Leavitt John Costain David McKellar John Hart Hazel Patridge Harold T. Andrews Portland Beatrice M. Turcotte George N. Bourque Waterville Old Orchard Wiscasset Leavitt

Genesta Sewing Circle Plans Card Party After Meeting

Genesta Sewing Circle met Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Danforth and daughter Miss Eleanor Danforth on High street. They postponed the white elephant sale to the next meeting on February 23 and completed plans for a card party at the Central parish church house that Wednesday evening.

Genesta Sewing Circle Frank Danforth Eleanor Danforth High Street Central Parish

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A cryptogram quotation appears with the line HSI RO NICW RW JSF KZCKGF RO OFGMIE HICJSX IA RJ. A separate Cryptoquote reads I NEVER FOUND THE COMPAN ION THAT WAS SO COMPANIONABLE AS .SQLITUDE THOREAU . The puzzle is distributed by King Features Syndicate.

HSI JSF Sqlitude Thoreau

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