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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
2
The article notes Henry J. Kaiser in the limelight amid wartime publicity and criticism, while Bath Iron Works plans to boost output to twenty four vessels a year. Town meetings shift to night hours as workers on night shifts remain unable to attend daytime sessions.
The Bath city election faces a likely light turnout with only a Republican slate on the official ballot as Democrats failed to nominate. A referendum would allow a civil service system for police, fire, highways, sewers, cemeteries and parks with potential pensions, raising debate on benefits and taxes while wartime conditions affect garage help during a cold spell.
Mrs Charles H White formerly Rena Nelson of New Orleans visits West Bath with her parents in law the Whites. She experiences the deepest cold yet recorded this year with snow covering ten inches and winds creating deep drifts. It is her first sight of snow and Maine in winter dress.
The article explains which interest payments are not deductible for federal taxes and outlines conditions for deductibility. It notes gifts to borrowers lack a legal obligation to pay and details treatment of policy loan interest, state and municipal bonds loans, and cash or accrual basis timing. It ends with a local item about Pvt. Atwood and a request for letters from home.
The Central church junior choir met in the parish house Thursday at 5 30 for a Valentine party. Mrs Raymond G Putnam, choir director and guest of honor, received a gift. Supper was served, prizes awarded, and a brief program included a pledge of allegiance and the song America. The group will sing an anthem at Sunday morning service.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service sponsored a notably successful baked bean supper last Wednesday evening in the vestry of Beacon Street Methodist Church. Hours were five to seven with rapid service for those in a hurry. Mrs. William J. Craft led as general chairman with Mrs. Irving Varney heading the kitchen committee.
Sgt Howard Benjamin Milliken 27 died Friday night in New Orleans where he was stationed. He had served a year and became critically ill that morning. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Milliken of 13342 Oak Street, three brothers, Pauline in Bath, wife and two week old daughter in Sacramento. A brother Charles in the Navy another in the Army and a third in the B I W Corp. Funeral details not provided.
Bath friends report cards from Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Stiness of Providence Rhode Island who are visiting in Pensacola Florida with their niece Mrs. Julian Howay. They plan to return to Bath for Summers at their South Street home.
Public notes list valid stamps and coupons for coffee gasoline tires and shoes with dates from February to March. It covers registration for babies to War Ration Book One and War Ration Book No 2 dates at Morse High School and School Union No 48 towns, plus surrender rules for servicemembers and deceased persons.
A Founders Day Silver Tea was held in the Dike school teachers room after a Dike P T A meeting led by Mrs. Edmund Mocklar. The group moved its card party date to March 3, with tickets from Mrs. Leo Venus and committee.
War Department notified Mr and Mrs Arthur Cook of 17 Valley road that their son Staff Sgt Vincent Cook US Army Air Corps has been reported missing in action after an air attack over Western Europe. He is believed missing about two weeks. Cook 24 graduated Machias High School 1936 and NYA training 1938. He worked in a photo finishing shop before joining the service. Training at Keesler Field and Harlinger Gunnery Training School.
Club 42 announced a money making project at its Thursday meeting presided by Mrs. Paul Hart in Miss Dorothy Anliker's absence. The committee includes Miss Dolly Goodwin chairwoman and several members with invitations sent to new entrants. Initiation and cleanup duties plus a March entertainment slate were assigned to listed members.
Mitchell school reports perfect attendance among students. Robert King and Frederick Cotton show perfect attendance since September. Bar Kerwin achieved eight weeks perfect attendance. Fall term honorees include Carol Ames Patricia Blake and Sylvia Palmer.
Mrs William S Newell entertained her Contract club at 1080 Washington street on Monday of last week in a small social gathering.
Limited transport left only five members present with Mrs. Oscar Adams in West Bath. Guests included Mrs. E. C. Donnell and others. The group sewed for Red Cross, served a war time meal menu, and elected Mrs. Small as secretary as Mrs. Coombs resigns. Next meeting set for March 18 with War Time Meal Planning led by Mrs. Robert Coombs.
Approximately 60 was raised for the Nightingale club room at Bath Memorial hospital after a dessert bridge event Friday afternoon at Central church parish house. 27 tables played. Mrs. Clifford Piltz won first prize in contract and Mrs. Alfred McCabe second. auction prizes went to Mrs. Harold Haggett and Mrs. George Costain.
The article chronicles Newell's retirement due to ill health and his death in late November, praising him as a multifaceted leader. It notes Bath and Maine ties, and highlights a decade of progress 1900–1910 building tugs, cruisers, ships like Georgia, turbines with Parsons licenses, and turbine driven destroyers from 1910 to 1920.
The facility at Bath expanded after 1910 building destroyers like the Wadsworth, passenger steamers, yachts, and a special torpedo tests steamer. Post WWI the yard faced reductions, changed ownership, and closed in 1925, then reopened as Bath Iron Works Corporation in 1927. Over 15 years it rebuilt, expanding acreage, adding docks, and delivering 84 ships totaling 135,395 tons and 1,736,660 horsepower.
The Bath Lions Club celebrated new member drives with Dr. Paul Gregware joining as active member number 105. Members received keys for bringing in two new members, including Leon Fortin and Wilfrid Guerin, while Capt. Walter Webb sent thanks for support. An honor roll to honor Bath servicemen is eyed for a prominent city location. The club also plans a St Patrick's Day dinner at the Sedgwick on March 17 chaired by Wilfrid Guerin with next week’s program led by Sanford Nickerson.
Two Bath students and one Richmond student joined 31 University of Maine scholars in the Fall Dean’s list for high academic standing. Named from this area are Clare Fulton and Martha Page of Bath in Home Economics and Mechanical Engineering, and George Millay of Richmond in Mechanical Engineering.
Charles O Riley of the U S Merchant Marine, stationed in Philadelphia, Pa, departed Monday after a visit with Mrs O Riley. He and Mrs O Riley were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Howard O Riley on Bedford Street.
Mrs. J A Lord Doyle announces an all ladies' aid sewing session at Winter Street church next Friday at ten to make aprons for an upcoming fair. The Winter Street Red Cross group meets Wednesday from ten to five at the Red Cross sewing rooms, with Mrs. Baker in charge, following the business meeting Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy presents quotations from Marjorie Williamson's The Woman You Want to Be.
Judge Deering called names of two respondents and suspended sentence to pay costs of court. The failing appearance of others paused arraignments while a lewd cohabitation case was dismissed for want of prosecution. Patrolman Thibodeau served as complainant officer. Mrs Sprague hosted her contract club with defense stamps prizes. George Logan resumes duties at Bath Iron Works after ten days ill in Bangor.
Crossword clues listed for anesthetic tapestry retinue snow vehicle and more. Cryptoquote reads HATE CANNOT WISH THEE WORSE THAN GUILT AND SHAME HAVE MADE THEE MOORE with attribution.
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