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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
2
The piece argues laws and prison terms alone cannot ensure fair distribution of scarce foods. It notes February rationing delays, warns against overcomplicated rules, and urges cooperation from the public and merchants. It criticizes officials for antagonistic tactics and Gestapo comparisons, advocating sane policies and producer discretion.
The American Bankers Association rejects government led lending as unacceptable public policy. It argues socialized losses threaten tax payers and private enterprise, noting relief loans may be temporary but full government control undermines individual freedom and the free market system.
After Pearl Harbor a plan had been proposed to mobilize civilian and industrial effort, aligning resources with national defense needs. The note outlines early steps, stressing urgency and coordination among government agencies and private industry to sustain war production and morale.
The piece argues Congress let the Reconstruction Finance Corporation invest up to a billion dollars in War Damage Corporation stock. Instead of a new bureau, 46 fiduciary insurance firms with 10,000 agents handle war risk insuring American property, billing RFC, with Federal Reserve banks receiving funds. It lauds private enterprise machinery as flexible and essential to preserve the American system.
Sagadahoc Council gathered at Water Street hall for a Sunday evening event headlined by State Deputy Paul Dufoe of Bangor who urged new member recruitment. The council aims to win a $300 Victory bond and earn Century Club eligibility as two new classes joined. Fr. Roland Martineau announced his move to South Brewer, receiving prayers rather than gifts as Bath loses his local presence. mass was held in tribute with altar boys from the group.
Report of a local gathering last week at Miss Eleanor Whiett’s home with Tota Signe Tass members present. Attendees included Mrs Kenney and Mrs Giena Stover, with Miss Deletra Sehr guiding plans for future meetings and a refreshments committee formed. Mrs White of Topsham traveled to New York City for a gift show before heading to Florida to join daughter Mrs Franklin Crouch.
The Independent Union of Shipyard Workers held a meeting on Washington Street and approved a $100 donation to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Auditor George J. Nugent certified Jan 29 1948 cash on hand as $18,033.55 with War Bonds valued at $3,000 and total contributions of $4,397.73. He confirmed receipts and disbursements, bank safekeeping of $3,000 in Series 6 War Savings Bonds, and that the bonds were purchased by the union and payable to it at maturity.
The Bath area, home to Bath Iron Works, expands to include Brunswick Harpswell Sagadahoc and most of Lincoln counties excluding Waldoboro and Somerville Plantation. Paul E. Jones says the 48 hour work week applies to areas supplying labor for war industries, not necessarily city boundaries. Bath was the only Maine area among 32 shortage zones named by McNutt and approved with the President's order.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Talbot hosted a party Tuesday of last week for Margaret Gallagher who will soon depart Bath for a W A A C training center. A purse was given and a cake centerpiece bore a Good Luck message. Guests included William Tozier Winnie Reed Thomas Gallagher Sr Mabelle Talbot Warold Child Georgia Final Norman Ambrose Eu Nice Ambrose Joseph Arsenault and John Van Da Mallen.
Mrs Dorothy E Parent of Hallowell recently sworn in at the Boston recruiting station as a WAVC was honored at a farewell party Friday night by Mrs Amidel Shields Klumen and Miss Madeline Hanson at Hansons home on Gage street Augusta. A native of Gardiner, she worked for New England Tel and Tel in the traffic and commercial department and will report for U S Women's Naval Reserves training after completing duties at Augusta business managers office.
Wartime notices detail ration stamps for sugar shirts coffee tires and gas limits with valid dates from February to March. Instructions cover registration for babies War Book transitions War Ration Book No 2 registration at Morse High School gym and surrender of ration books for service members or deceased individuals.
The Co workers class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday of last week at Mrs. James Goodwin’s Chestnut Street home for the February gathering. Hostess committees arranged entertainment and refreshments, and a sunshine basket was sent to ill member Mrs. Ralph Legard. Over 60 gifts plus a group class present marked the occasion. A valentine signed by all attendees will go to Mrs. Laura Harrington in New Jersey. A March meeting plans were announced with new member Mrs. Marion Barnes welcomed and former teacher Mrs. Gardner Roberts in attendance.
Mrs. Wilbur C. Oliver of Union Street received a message through the American Red Cross from her granddaughter Mrs. M Evelyn Byhouwer in Wageningen occupied Holland. The note, dated June 8, 1942, said the family is well and no money is needed. The message traveled via Switzerland and reached Washington headquarters January 27. In a separate talk Rev. John N Feaster spoke on the origin and development of the detective story at Athens club.
A rural Augusta woman who saves ten dollar bills brought 1500 to the Augusta Post Office on Friday and bought two 1000 bonds. A clerk asked if the money came from a bank, suggesting the bank could provide a check in the future. The woman noted she began saving ten dollar bills about ten years ago during the bank trouble.
Lowell temple No. 31 P S met in K of P hall for a quilting session. Several members were absent due to travel. A public supper was served and a dish towel shower for the kitchen was voted for February 24. A Scotch auction and social followed with readings by Mrs. Cousins.
At a recent Bath Memorial hospital meeting the trustees elected Mrs. George B. Wolstenholme as superintendent and Dr. C. E. Richardson to the surgical staff with Dr. Miriam Doble-Carey to the associate staff. Reelected were other existing staff. Committees were named: Executive Eugene Thebeau Roland Hill Edward Bridgham Mrs. Frederick Drake Archibald Main Ralph Stetson Henry Owen. Finance Allan Spear Eugene Thebeau Roland Hill. Supply Ralph Stetson Mrs. Frederick Drake Archibald Main Mrs. Edwin R. Andrews Baer Connard Mrs. Charlotte Redson. House Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2nd Mrs. Roger Skillings Mrs. William D. Sewall Mrs. Gardiner Deering Miss Mary Gibbons Mrs. James A. Gillies.
Legion Auxiliary Roland Smith Unit No 21 ALA will sponsor a St Patrick's dance March 20 in the Legion hall. At a Wednesday evening unit meeting Mrs John Dowling was reported ill in Deaconess hospital Boston. Mrs James A Clappison and Mrs Ernest Poulos were hostesses for the meeting. At the Feb 24 meeting the hostesses will be Mrs Earle Risteen and Mrs Frank Reinoehl.
Rev. Father John A. Cummings formerly of St. Teresa's in South Brewer is transferred to St. Mary's parish as assistant to Rev. Father Timothy C. Maney. Rev. Father Roland D. Martineau is moved to the church in South Brewer.
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Hazel McDorr daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice G Mc Dorr of 64 Mechanic Street to Jack C Mehan USN son of Mr and Mrs J C Mehan of Mobile Alabama. The wedding is planned within the next month.
Elizabeth Lawrence society C A R met at the home of Miss Betty Hopkins to view a New York Herald from April 15 1865 with Lincoln assassination news framed for the program. The session covered questions on Lincoln and Washington and included an ambulance report and Red Cross preparations led by Mrs Arnold Pouch.
Bath officials surveyed state bought houses along the Carlton bridge approach. Five houses remain occupied by former owners or tenants, 12 plus the Franklin House will be prepared and rented for defense workers. Franklin House expected to open first for about 40 workers, with refurbishing plans under way.
Mrs. Robert C. Pletts Jr of Academy street hosted a pre nuptial shower for Adele Hutchins bride elect of Charles L Hoebel on March 5. Guests included Mrs Charles Walsh Mrs William Small Mrs Ernest Freeman Mrs Leroy Hutchins and others. June Henry of Tomaston visited Mrs Pauline Baker Belanger in Berry Mills for a day recently.
Mr and Mrs James Edward McLaughlin Jr hosted a farewell gathering at 910 Washington Street for Richard Cummings and Joseph B Gallant who enter military service this week Cummings joins the Marines Gallant the Navy Both honorees received money gifts Attendees included numerous local residents and relatives from Bath and nearby towns The event marked upcoming military service for the two men and their families
Mrs Mabel Paquet hosted the W C T U session at her Russell Street home for the Frances E Willard Memorial service. Mrs Elizabeth Trott presided and introduced the program featuring hymns scripture prayers quotes and a poem with Miss Willard life facts and closing hymn. A social Feb 23 at 7 pm invites Iota Sigma members to the home of Mrs Florence Howard.
Mrs Ralph Gordman is employed in the office of Senter's Inc. She holds a clerical role and is listed in company records. The notice confirms her position within the organization.
The Progressive Union meets at the Cosmopolitan club house in Bath on Tuesday February 23 for its annual session. Members from Bath Freeport Lisbon and Winnegance expected. A noon turkey dinner, a 10 30 a m start, and a post meal program by Mrs Maurice A Libby with committee members named. Guests attend with a small Bath members charge while others are hosted by the club.
A Garden Club meeting features a talk about fall plant selections including the Variety sketch of the family line. Deliberations mention Delicious introduced forty years ago from Squash Turban, favored for nearly a century but too large and coarse, with notes on sport mutations and the Essex Hybrid Buttercup.
The Central Church Men's club hosted a public baked bean supper Saturday night drawing about 80 attendees despite rain. Plans for a box social on February 23 include table reservations and prizes for top exhibits, with A. M. Main directing the program. Mrs. Minnie Golder of Center Street is confined at home with illness on Winship Street.
Cryptoquote reads THE OFFSPRING OF ILL MATED THINGS IS DISAGREEMENT OVID. Puzzle credits King Ventures Syndicate Inc. Includes Across and Down clues with answers.
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