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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
1
The piece urges patience as war production rises and vows allied strength will outpace the Axis. It stresses buy Defense Bonds, endure rationing, and unite civil and military life to safeguard democracy, ending with a reminder that February nears the deadline to renew 1941 vehicle plates.
Nere expresses hope that the winter will not grow harder than the portion already passed. The city has faced a comparatively light bill for snow removal so far and this trend is hoped to continue.
SONS OF VETERANS' PATRIOTIC PROGRAM DRAWS LARGE CROWDS AT T. W. Hyde Camp No. 46 Washington and Lincoln night featured Rev. Geo B Wolstenholme Pledge of Allegiance Gettysburg Address and multiple musical numbers led by Patriotic Instructor Robert Reeder A pie supper followed with praise for participants and audience support.
Mrs Agnes Farrin niece of Mrs Fred Bragg Richardson Street and formerly of Bath assisted in launching the Liberty Ship J L M Curry at Alabama Dry Dock Shipbuilding yard Pinto Island Mobile Alabama. Mrs John C Campbell sponsor broke champagne and Mrs George Farrin cut the rope as the vessel slid down the ways amid red white blue bunting and martial music.
Grade 8 Division 4 pupils last week supplied the Armory boys with cooked foods and reading material including pies cakes cookies and magazines. Donors led by Anna Day as chair collected the items under Mrs Granville M Colby during the campaign's sixth week. No contributions this week due to vacation. efforts to resume afterward.
Friends of Richard Carlton report his successful completion of the physical examination for induction into United States Naval Aviation Training. He will graduate in May from Pennsylvania State College with a Reserve Officers Training School commission as Second Lieutenant. Carlton holds a CAA pilot license and excelled in college boxing. He is a member of Alpha Zeta fraternity and spends summers at his Lake Nequasset home with his parents and grandfather.
Public schools in Bath and West Bath close Friday for a seven day vacation and will resume classes on March 2.
Maine commercial fishermen earned 4,071,688.39 in 1941, the highest in industry history, with rises led by sardine and lobster sales. Sardines sold for 616,973.20, rosefish rose to 350,918.27, lobster revenue reached 1,582,718.94, while other species like clams and bloodworms showed gains amid expanding markets and processing advances.
The Colonial club marked its 40th anniversary with an old fashioned smoker at its Front Street rooms. About 75 members and guests attended, with charter members Edward D. True and Frederick W. Humphreys present. Five vaudeville acts entertained and refreshments were served.
Genesta chapter No. 73 O E S held a meeting at the Masonic Temple with one new degree and a memorial service for Mrs. Albertine Tibbetts. Refreshments followed. next meeting March 6 with Harold E. Cutting presenting entertainment. Augusta Current Events Club heard a Maine novelist thumbnail sketch by Mrs. Fred Lilly, focusing on Good Neighbors through a radio interview, listing several authors.
Dr. Virginia Clay Hamilton spoke at Lowell Temple No. 31 Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Night in Knights of Pythias hall Washington street. A 5 30 banquet featured chicken patties green peas potato chips and ice cream. Past Chiefs list read with most excellent chief Jane Shea presiding. Nellie Hynes received a birthday gift. Community singing followed the 7 30 meeting and Dr Hamilton gave her address.
For Feb 9 to Feb 16, Maine State Police logged 43 accidents, identical to the prior week, including 2 fatals, 13 personal injuries, and 28 property damage incidents. Daylight driving accounted for 30 crashes, 13 occurred after dark. 29 rural and 14 urban locations.
Mrs J Russell Grant hosted the Mizpah class of First Baptist at 26 Liberty Street Tuesday of last week. After a business meeting the evening included sewing and a social hour with refreshments. Members present were Miss Dorothy Carey Mrs Arthur Freeman Miss Eleanor Mills Mrs William Parks Mrs C Kenneth Thayer. Guests of the class were Mrs Clifford F Harrington and Mrs Charles R Sims.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Langelier of 66 Bradley Street Lewiston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They wed February 27 1892 at SS Peter and Paul church and have five daughters and a son. The piece notes their family milestone and religious community context.
Major Alexander and Major Finnegan led a thorough inspection of Company D Maine State Guard at State Armory. Capt. Alkazin commanded. Lieuts St Peter and Crocker trained two platoons. gas mask drill and guard duty demonstration were shown. Three officers and 39 enlisted men attended. Alexander urged more professional men with families join to replace draftees and avoid training delays.
Mr and Mrs Norman Howard of 1037 Washington Street celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a supper party. Guests included Carleton W Lowell Mrs R J M Steussy Fred Hayward and Evelyn Young. The couple wed in Portland at Mrs Howard's aunt and uncle Loring Bryant's home. Howard owns Acme Supply Co and Howard Coal Co.
Mrs. Wilson reviews three goals of the national PTA congress, urging dedication to children's health and education amid war. She recalls Alice Birney’s 1897 launch and calls for continuing the 45 year effort. The program features patriotic songs and Toselli pieces performed by local musicians.
Annual Latin club banquet occurred Thursday evening at 6 30 in Morse High School gymnasium. Officers Loring Hart Albert Povich presided with Miss Marion Ludwig Miss Hazel Feero honored guest. Performances included piano duets tap dance flute solos and vocal numbers.
Absentee ballots are available at the City Clerk Chesley L. Hutchins office. Those desiring them should apply as soon as possible.
The Ladies' Aid of Central church scheduled an all day meeting this week in the parish house with Mrs. David E. Rich in charge of the Friday kitchen committee assisted by Mrs. Albion L. Corliss and others. Kathleen Torsey will commentate at the Spring style show at Edward Little High School Auditorium. Lewiston Auburn Zonta club will host.
Adam Walsh Bowdoin College football coach for seven years and Brunswick area air raid warden may enter the navy. He will be given a leave of absence from his Bowdoin coaching post. Troop 53 of St. Marys held a surprise weinie roast near Whiskeag creek Monday night for a gala scout event.
The Winter Street church Men's Club hosted soldiers and members for an evening with moving pictures from 1941 world events and 1941 football highlights. Bowdoin athletics chief Adam Walsh showed films including the Bismarck sinking and Russian front scenes. Prof Daggett announced next meeting March 5 on The World We'll Have After the War.
Boothbay Harbor couple Mr and Mrs Richard Hallet announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Louise Hallet to George Holden Taylor son of Mrs Helen M Taylor of Booth Bay Harbor and Harold M Taylor of Cranston RI Miss Hallet a Boothbay Harbor High School graduate and Tufts senior is Panhellenic Council president and Alpha Omicron Pi member He is a Williams College cum laude graduate 1940 now stationed in Portland with the Naval Reserve.
Mrs. Gertrude Gage leads 38 women through their first rifle drill in Augusta. Captain L W Wilson, instructor of the voluntary corps, notes members supply their own rifles and ammunition for protection drill.
The South End Contract Club enjoyed a dinner served by the Good Will club of Woolwich in their hall. Four tables played contract after visiting Mrs Carroll A Deering at 398 Washington St. Prizes went to Mrs Bonney, Mrs Coombs, Mrs Moses and Mrs Coombs. A committee of Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Morse, Mrs Deering and Mrs Wright organized plans.
The Ladies sewing circle of First Baptist church met to plan the annual Easter sale. Mrs. J L Dauphin donated quilt materials for the sale. A Feb 25 meeting aims to start early prep while Feb 24 supper committees were named for church events and kitchen and dining room duties.
Roy E. Kelley, owner of The Boothbay Register, has purchased the newspaper and stationery business of the late C. F. Kenniston on Commercial street, Boothbay Harbor, and has reopened the store. Miss Phyllis Wylie is employed as clerk. The store will carry the same newspapers as formerly and a considerably larger line of stationer's goods.
A compact page lists a weekly crossword and a daily crossword with across and down clues. The mixed set includes definitions for various words such as New Zealander, roadways, and fish, plus scattered unfinished entries and a prior solution reference.
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