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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
2
The Times Company operates from Front Street in Bath Maine placing it among local print offices. A note inside indicates ongoing publication duties and service to the Bath community with standard newspaper operations and local business presence.
A Sunday fireside chat by President Roosevelt is praised for its clear purpose to aid defense and mobilize production of essential goods. The address inspires Britain and strengthens resolve against Axis powers, with hopes that liberty and rights will prevail despite a long, hard war ahead.
Reactions across the country hail President Roosevelt’s Sunday night speech as one of his most able and encouraging talks. Brits, led by Churchill, vow to see the war through to victory, while Italy suffers shortages and Nazi leadership pressures Mussolini to stay in the fight.
On a Portland radio broadcast Richard Matthews Hallet lauded William S. Newell of Bath as an exemplary Maine figure. He cited Newell’s rapid rise, leadership of Bath Iron Works, and growing national prominence as a shipbuilder and industrial leader shaping future South Portland operations.
The Independent extends a Happy New Year greeting to all readers and to correspondents in towns across Sagadahoc County. It thanks them for faithfully providing news and gossip, keeping county residents in touch with neighbors in other towns and those who have moved away.
Announcements note the marriage of Miss Jean Browne McCall daughter of Commander Roger Fenner McCall U S N and Mrs McCall to Ensign Carl David Simonsen on December 19 in Long Beach California. Mrs Simonsen resided in Bath years ago and was Morse High School valedictorian. The couple will live at 916 Union Street Alameda California.
Roland Smith Post A.L. expands its emergency police reserve from ten to twenty five members to aid the municipal police if needed. The unit plans an All Legion Night on January 7 with Governor Sewall and State Commander Paul Julien as guests, followed by supper at 6 30.
Ramona council and D. of P. Thursday evening elected Mrs. Alex Burgess Pocahontas Mrs. Irving L. Burnham prophetess Miss Edna Sanford keeper of records Mrs. Alex MacDonald collector of wampum Mrs. Florence Robinson keeper of wampum Mrs. J Edward Burns Wenonah and Ernest R Avery Powhatan. Mrs John E Sanford to act as installing officer Jan 2. All invited with refreshments. Christmas tree gift exchange followed. Each received a bag of candy. Luncheon served by Mrs. Annie Wilson Miss Sophie McPherson Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Burnham.
Gerald Robinson, a veteran tin shop employee at Bath Iron Works, defeated Stanley Jack of Woolwich 8 0 in their YMCA matches Thursday evening. The former YMCA champion from Wentworth Institute Boston pressed a stubborn challenge early, but Robinson's astute maneuvering sealed a clean sweep.
Fellowship Church youth and the 20 class with Rev. Edwin T. Buchrer will ride to Four Corners and back as part of a New Year observance in Orono. The Pathfinders also plan a party ending with a radio New Year celebration across the country.
The Great Northern Paper Company’s road project above Russell Crossing nears finish. A gravel road extended eighteen miles to Russell Crossing five years ago, with plans to extend to Twenty-Five Mile Brook. A new gravel road west from Ashland covers about 27 miles into the forest. Work began mid October with 40 men employed.
Walter G. Staples of Biddeford was observed in Bath on Monday as a visitor, with local residents noting his appearance and movement about the city streets.
Children from the Church of the Nazarene and First Baptist Sunday School staged a Christmas program with carols, recitations, and a gift tree. The Nazarene program featured solos, group readings, and a closing Christmas story pageant. Santa distributed gifts.
Maine Apple Committee chair William Haskins announced a promotion plan to move 40 percent of Maine’s finest apple crop still in storage. The campaign titled Maine Apples on Parade will launch January 20 in Augusta with apple girls from major cities, mirroring last year's Maine Apple Week and featuring Apple Annie in city and hospital outreach.
A Maine reader from Gorham dated December 27, 1940 encloses payment for another year of The Independent. Mrs Raymond Webster writes that she considers the paper a grand publication and wishes uninterrupted delivery in the coming year.
In Shipping City on a Wednesday near Christmas a baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hatch at 134 Dumer Street. The newborn, weighing seven pounds, born shortly after 7 p.m., may be named Carol. Arthur Hatch works at Hyde Windlass Co iron foundry. Dr. Jacob Smith attended with Nurse Harold Hodgkins assisting.
Boyd Bailey, appeal agent for the local draft board, spoke at the inaugural Y Men's club gathering on Thursday night. He explained the draft process, answered member questions, and noted draftees often lead pleasant lives, with one volunteer already seeking two more years of training. Cake and hot chocolate followed, served by Nick Vamvakias and George McKellar.
Central Maine Power Co once eyed a 26 000 horsepower steam plant at Woolwich on the Kennebec opposite Bath but has dropped options on the nearly 200 acre Woolwich tract between Day's Ferry and Sagadahoc Ferry. The Birch Point Wiscasset site remains chosen for the project now under construction.
About 40 couples attended Club Garret's annual Christmas night supper dance at Hotel Sedgwick with Ernie George and his Orchestra providing music. Guests enjoyed a served supper and favors of red boots filled with candy and miniature Santas. Greens decorated the hall. Informal preparties included Miss M Adele Hutchins and Mrs Shirley Murphy at 232 Middle Street and Mr and Mrs Robert C Lambie on Park Street.
Pupils of the Lowell school under teacher Barbara Fisher presented a Christmas program before vacation at Trufant's Crossing West Bath. The students performed readings, songs, and sketches including It Came Upon A Midnight Clear The First Noel Silent Night and a Christmas pantomime with roles such as Wise Men and Santa figures.
The Dunlap commandery K. T. held its annual Christmas observance at noon. Dr. David L. Wilson, Bathman, authored greetings to Grand Commander Harry Gilmore Pollard of Lowell Massachusetts. Wilson’s sentiments helped Masonry survive in Europe, influencing Swiss referendums allowing its continuance despite bans in dictator countries.
Maine Development Commission plans a special recipe book using funds from Farm Products and Seafood Products to showcase Maine cannered vegetables and seafood. Ella Mathews, 25, graduates from American Airlines Stewardess Training and flies New York to Chicago. Sprinkled sand barrels appear around Lewiston streets amid forthcoming containers.
Mrs. Jennie M. Allen, owner and manager of the Phoenix, purchased the brick Alword house south of Hotel Phoenix. Her daughter Mrs. James McGregor will occupy the lower floor. the rest of the house becomes apartments. The Alword house, once owned by Mrs. Emma Alvord, then Mrs. Julia Litchfield, was owned by Wilbur C. Oliver from 1916 until he sold to Mrs. Allen assisted by Judge Arthur J. Dunton.
Grace Episcopal church hosted children's vespers Friday at four led by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs with George D. Field and Miss Margaret J. Melcher as organist. Carols were sung, then attendees went to the parish house for sandwiches cookies and ice cream. The event featured presents and candy from a Christmas tree distributed by Mr Field and helpers under Mrs Arthur Sewall's direction.
Sheriff Charles W. Messenger of Sagadahoe county announced the reappointment of his present staff of deputies. They include Norman E. Curtis of Bowdoin, Clifford W. Gray of Bowdoinham, Fred D. Craft of Pejepscot, Lloyd Umberhind of Richmond, Frank E. Carver and William T. Stevens of Topsham, Loring D. Small of West Bath, and Garret J. Garvir of Woolwich. The sheriff has taken oath before Dedimus Justice Fred H. Thompson and the deputies will do so soon.
Miss Christine Iona Reed, graduate of Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing class of 1940 and Red Cross nurse, is appointed staff nurse in the Army and will report to Fort Bragg January 3. She is the first nurse from the Eastern Maine General Hospital Nursing Staff to be called, holding the rank of second lieutenant. Reed enrolled January 20, 1937, completed training February 1, 1940, and previously worked as a staff nurse at Eastern Maine General Hospital after graduating Phillips High School.
Myrtle lodge, LL. D. of LO. L., held its regular meeting and Christmas tree in K of P hall after a supper by Mrs. Milton C. Savage and Mrs. Fred S. Curtis. The E Wing Auxiliary Wo. 7 held a pretree Christmas program with carols, gifts, and readings led by Mrs. Howard E. Blake.
The Bath Board of Health met with full attendance and elected John J. Mulcahy as plumbing inspector for 1941 with Lester G. Campbell as alternate. Mulcahy succeeds Louis P. Eseley, who held the post by state appointment and was a candidate in today’s election. The action marked Bath’s first use of this franchise in many years.
A beaver wandered from its woodland home to Portland city streets during a holiday, and minutes after its urban foray began it was killed in the yard of Wilburn Vachon at 1187 Washington Avenue. The animal, described as husky and well groomed, was last seen near the Vachon residence around 4 a.m. where Pal the Vachons’ police dog stood nearby. The beaver sought excitement and found it in the early hours, ending its urban wanderings in a yard close to the business district.
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