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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
2
The Maine Salvage Committee announces a 26 prize to the school in any community of 2000 or more population that collects and disposes of the largest amount of waste paper per pupil during Jan 17 24 1944. Smaller towns may compete if they arrange disposal with a dealer.
Maine hatcheries solved a wartime diet problem for fry by using steamed mussel meat as a substitute for ground liver. Researchers led by Leslie Scattergood found mussel meat accelerated reaching the releasing stage, but labor shortages threaten daily mussel shucking, so steamed mussels may be the future feed.
Mrs. Louise R Staples superintendent of the State of Maine Military and Naval Home in Bath notes grateful calls from former residents now in the U S Army. Corp Elmer Wallace a Morse High class of 1943 graduate trained in X ray at a military school and Harold Peaslee a skier with Mountain Infantry on furlough share memories of training at Morse and life in the service. Peaslee recalls foxhole days at Kiska with amphibious training in California. After Bath, Peaslee plans a visit to Washington to see his brother Roy Peaslee, a Marine Guard. This honor reflects the Home's role in shaping capable veterans.
The Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold its Mid Winter conference January 20 and 21 in the House of Representatives at the State House Augusta. Principal speakers include Representative Margaret Chase Smith and Senator R Owen Brewster with Governor Sumner Sewall delivering greetings. Reservations for the banquet are due January 16 to Mrs Frederick G Payne Augusta.
The 1943 political season opens with Roy L. Fernald entering the Republican race for Maine governor alongside Horace Hildreth and Ardene Richardson. Democratic prospects include John C. Fitzgerald of Portland. In the First District Robert Hale seeks renomination with possible challenge from Arthur G. Spear. Governor Sewall plans to decline a third term. In the Second District Margaret Chase Smith runs for renomination, likely facing Clifford H. Buck. In the Third District Frank Fellows aims for the GOP nomination, possibly unopposed.
A wartime example shows private enterprise and a democratic government collaborating through the Petroleum Administrator for War. Government industry coordination solved oil delays after Pearl Harbor, delivering essential products despite tanker losses and high octane gasoline demand. The administrator lauds practical industry judgment to untie major problems, urging other agencies to imitate the model for faster war effort and confident postwar planning.
Giving is fighting, too. Support your county War Chest in its great volunteer fund raising live event. Pecs UD.
Brunswick's Eagle hotel is acquired by Maine Corporation owner of Hotel Times Square Hotel Breslin in New York City and Hotel Graymore in Portland from Roy A Joslin. Sidney Claman presides with 5S. W. Richard managing the Eagle assisted by Mortis Webber. No staff changes planned. Interior decorator Eugene V Buratine reviews renovations including redecorating rooms adjoining the dining room and lounge. Exterior work planned in spring with full-length porch extension and outdoor dining access.
Miss Ida R Cohen spent New Year weekend in New York. Mrs Paul Moore confined at home on Washington street. Mrs Ada Sweetser left Thursday for Windham for New Year. Mrs Millard E E Watson improving at home on Washington street. Mrs Catherine Mullaney returned Tuesday from visit with daughter Mrs Paul Sherman in Topsham. Mr Jaes Clancy and Beverly visited Mrs Mary Burke in East Boothbay. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Rice of Sagadahoe Ferry, Mrs Channing Shorey of Bath, and Mr and Mrs Sherburne Giles of Arlington Heights. Mass. Mi and Mrs William P Skillings returned to Scarborough after New Year visit with Mrs Skillings mother. Mrs William F Hang of Pearl street. Miss Virginia Mack of Gardiner, former Maine Development Commission writer, now with United States Employment Service, Bath visitor Tuesday. Ernest F Barnes returned to New York City after visit. Ernest attends Strawbenniller Textile High School in NYC with over 5,000 students enrolled. C Leigh Wing of New Britain, Conn, and brother Paul Wing of Crestwood, N. Y., guests of sister Mrs George Hopkins and Mr Hopkins of York street, called to Bath by death of mother Mrs Henry T Wing.
The December article notes a colder overall trend than 1942 with 20 to 10 below mornings, three inches of snow, and no rainfall. Twenty six fair days, two snowy days, and 3 inches total snowfall mark a tough month, though ice was largely absent and ground remained partly bare.
Bath residents Clare K. Fulton and Joan S. Huntington, and Richmond student George H. Millay, were named to the University of Maine Dean's List for the Fall term, joining 197 honor students. The Dean's List honors those maintaining A or B averages across all courses.
Ladies Sewing Circle of First Baptist Church met last week for its first gathering in weeks. Officers were unanimously re-elected: Ora Dauphin president for a fourth year, Laura Harrington vice president, Mabel Lake secretary, Florence Martin treasurer, Elsie Crosby floral fund chairwoman. The next meeting is set for January 12 in the vestry.
Fire crews fought a cold two hour blaze at a Washington street dump near the feldspar property. It was the third call in a week to the site used as a dumping ground. Engine Four first fought the fire at 9 10 pm, returned at 10 pm, then Chief Richard Frates ordered more hoses and a box alarm. Hose 1 joined, 850 feet of hose laid, and the all out sounded. The next morning officials blamed Bath Iron Works rubbish with oil soaked waste and rags, noting spontaneous combustion.
Edward Footer resumed studies at St Johns School Danvers Massachusetts after spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Edward A Footer of Upper High Street.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge and Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows held their joint Christmas party at Odd Fellows hall on a Tuesday night last week. About 25 children attended with a special children’s supper, tree, and gifts called by Mrs. Frank Farrin. Adults enjoyed a baked bean supper. the program featured songs duets and recitations with Roxanne Legard and Muriel Moore among the participants. Myrtie Billings the noble grand received many gifts after recovering from a broken ankle.
Dean Bonney of 28 Park Street helped avert disaster at 29 Park Street Sunday night by using a Civilian Defense hand pump before firemen arrived. The blaze started from rubbish in the basement of Melvin D. Ferris residence and had gained headway. Town officials said $25,000 of snow plowing equipment was lost in a fire that destroyed a one and a half story building, including multiple trucks.
The Nightingale Club met on Wednesday December 29 for its Christmas party and tree hosted by Mrs Ralph O Dale of Middle Street. A supper was served buffet style and Christmas decorations featured fir and red berries with red candles and cut flowers. Plans were made for the January 26 Hotel Sedgwick tea to benefit Memorial Hospital. Committee members named were Mrs Arthur L Pratt Mrs Arthur King Mrs Carroll Davis and Mrs J Emery Footer with others to be named. The club has sponsored teas for several years with proceeds aiding the hospital. A guest hour followed the tree and gifts and jokes were shared. Mrs Arthur King invited members and their husbands to her Edgett Street home on January 7.
Residents report hydrants near homes buried in ice under snowplow debris. The frozen hydrants are inaccessible beyond the hose attachments, delaying fire crews who would need to chop away ice to reach caps. Officials have not yet addressed the issue but will act once informed.
Nearly 200 people attended the Holly Hop dance at the U. S. O. hall on Thursday night. James Benney was MC, with Mayor Walter C. Rogers and guests Virginia Jewett and Amy Irish among those present. Cliff Leeman's orchestra provided music, with Robert Niles and Millicent Hecht winning the package dance and Jack Cooke with Marguerite Rines taking the prize waltz.
City schools opened Monday morning for the Winter term with the same staff as fall except two changes. Ellen Rhoades fills a Latin position at Morse High School. Mrs Hazel Cook is on leave and Elizabeth Young teaches fourth grade at Huse School until a replacement for Jane Feero arrives after her resignation.
Clinton D Wilson of Bath Iron Works is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital indicating a brief health update for the individual.
During Christmas week the Old Ladies Home received gifts from friends and board members while many residents faced colds. The facility was decorated for the season and a full course turkey dinner was served. The oldest resident is Mrs Frances White House at 93, with 89 year old Miss Martha Cutting among the cheerful group. Mrs Lois Fisher, matron, has led the home for seven months and earned warm friendships.
Fire officials urge residents to call the department by telephone for small car fires to save costs and volunteer hours. A recent auto blaze behind the Columbia Hotel was nearly out thanks to bystanders before a box alarm sounded, diverting one truck and delaying war‑industry workers. Chief Frates backs the plea for quicker phone calls when a single truck can handle the blaze.
Brown Stamps R and S remain valid through January 29. Green Stamps D E F in Book Four valid December 1 to January 20. Stamps G H J valid January 1 to February 20. Gasoline Number 8 stamps in A Books allow three gallons each until February 8. B-1 C-1 coupons cover two gallons each. Heating or cooking stoves using coal wood gas or oil are now rationed. apply to local ration board for a purchase certificate.
In Municipal Court on Monday before Judge Gardiner R. Deering a single intoxication case and an assault and battery case were heard. The assault charge was not pressed on motion of the complainant. The intoxication respondent was placed on two weeks probation and ordered to pay court costs within that period.
Mrs. Garrett Galvin of Day's Ferry, once patient at Memorial hospital for pneumonia, is convalescing at the home of her daughter Mrs. F Wilbur Hagen on High street.
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