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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
2
War demands push the War Production Board to seek 100000 tons of waste paper monthly. Housewives join 16000 salvage committees to collect all paper cardboard and cartons including newspapers and magazines. A ton yields 650 cartons for field rations and 115 boxes of 20 mm shells.
The passage asserts every state contributes to and benefits from the American merchant marine. It argues the fleet is a national institution influencing every citizen from farmers to factory workers and small merchants, stressing the merchant marine’s role in the economy and national security. An adequate merchant marine should be integral to American life.
The commander abandoned plans and learned to improvise under fire during the Makin Island raid. The piece salutes fighting Americans trained for resourcefulness and self reliance, urging reconstruction work as a challenge and opportunity. It emphasizes ensuring veterans have a fair chance to pursue happiness through American freedoms and enterprise.
The American College of Surgeons announces 3,253 hospitals in the United States and Canada approved from 1943 surveys. The number is 264 more institutions than approved the previous year, reflecting the drive to conserve health and sustain morale during wartime.
The article argues hospitals reduce deaths and disabilities to preserve manpower for war production. It cites record low U S and Canadian death rates in 1942 and suggests 1943 rates could be even lower. It notes medical advances saved more lives than wartime losses and warns of potential flood damage from early spring snowmelt if floods occur.
Free Will Workers class of Corliss Street Baptist church held its annual business meeting and officer elections after a candlelit supper. Officers were reelected led by President Mrs. Harold Walker, with Mrs. Walter Taylor and Mrs. Jacob Wheeler as vice presidents, and Mrs. Warren McIntire as secretary.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Morse of Pittsfield are guests of Morse's parents during their New Year Eve wedding in Pittsfield. Rev Sterling Helmer officiated at the single ring ceremony at the parsonage. The bride Marie R DeRaps is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph F E DeRaps of Pittsfield. The groom a Morse High School 39 graduate worked at Wyde Windlass Co and is a U S Army flight instructor stationed at Pittsfield High.
Two boys and a girl were born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Guy Nadeau of Fort Kent. The infants were placed in an improvised incubator built by Dr J L Albert, the attending physician. The doctor expressed belief the premature babies would live.
The Letter Carriers' Auxiliary held its annual business meeting and officer elections at Mrs. Harold Hodgkins home 1291 Washington on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Dwinal Cornish was re elected president and the slate included Mrs. Cyril Varney vice president Miss Velma Cornish treasurer Mrs. Harold Hodgkins secretary and Mrs. Lloyd Hooker mistress at arms. A New Year tree with gifts was enjoyed and a floral fund was assigned to Mrs. Athena Gillespie. The next monthly meeting will be at Mrs. James McLaughlin’s Willow street on Wednesday February 2 with several members present including Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Tanguay.
Beta Sigma Phi sorority met with Mrs. John M. Conley present. Miss Eleanor Danforth acted as facilitator in the president’s absence. Members approved reports and outlined plans for a Valentine tea in mid February. The next meeting will be January 18 at Miss Mary Carrolls. William Turpie spoke on opera history, Carmen in particular, with recordings. Refreshments were served.
The Saint Cecilia Choral Club met Wednesday January 5 at 6 pm in St Marys Convent. Members chose New Year resolutions and several were absent due to illness. Next meeting set for January 12. Also notes on Memorial Hospital’s improved facilities and new nursing annex under Superintendent Mrs Wolstenholme.
A Bath highway snow plow struck a hydrant in front of the Congress Shirt factory on Middle Street. Work crews from the Bath Water District labored late Friday night to repair the break and restore service.
Mr. and Mrs. Grimard hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering on Federal Street with family friends and four soldiers from a nearby camp. The evening featured a musical program with instruments from P F C Giroux Lawrie Coburn Bennett and harmonicas by Miss Alice Grimard. A centerpiece marked the old year and baby 1944 as guests toasted the new year at midnight.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Beacon Street church met at the retiring president Mrs. William Craft's home. A large crowd attended as reports showed a successful year with tripled budget and a 260 gift toward a new organ fund. Mrs. Craft received Fostoria goblets from Mrs. Minnie Eldridge. illness keeps meetings paused until February.
In Portland on New Year’s Day the Maine State Checker Tournament began at the Portland Y M C A with 22 players in a double knockout field. Pvt Nathan Cohen, a former state champion, won his furlough to compete but was defeated by Melville Tinkham of the B I W entrants. Gerald Robinson Tin Shop worker was eliminated by Cohen earlier, and Robinson again faced strong opponents like Paul Kasemeotoes in prior championships.
The snow storm worsens bird hardship and urges feeders to supply crumbs grain seed and suet on snow covered ground. Engine Four responded to a morning fire alarm on Lemont Street at 7 50 but found the car fire extinguished upon arrival.
T W Hyde Camp and Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans held their installation at the G A R hall on Tuesday evening. A supper was served by a committee led by Mrs Mabel Talbot. Officers were installed by Mrs Lucelia Blake with gifts presented to retiring leaders and to honorees. Harry Warner received a war bond for service.
A Jackson Mississippi dinner discussed Bath and its surroundings with former Bath residents and Bay Point visitors. Participants included Lt Joseph O Purdue on leave from Winter Street church, Mr and Mrs Henry W Cobb Tougaloo College staff, and President and Mrs Cross.
Mrs Prescott Warren of the Hotel Vendome Hes ton and Mr and Mrs Raymond Stanley of Chestnut Hill Brook line Mass attended the funeral of their aunt Miss Emma Walker Monday at Curtis Funeral home Bath
Rotary Anns gathered at 73 Pine Street for a noon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Dominique Tar diff. Mrs. Charles B. Doyle presided as president with several members absent, plans discussed for upcoming projects and a hospital aid box. The group will meet January 20 at Doyle's Brunswick Road home.
Mrs Frances E Day of 40 High Street received word from the War Department that her son S Sgt Stewart H Day of the U S Army Air Force is a prisoner of war held by Germany. The telegram said he was wounded but offered no other details, with a letter to follow in a few days.
Morse High seniors sponsor a social and dance Friday night January 14 under class officers and Student Council seniors. Dancing begins at 7 30 PM and is limited to high school students. Morse Juniors name committees for a near future social with Millicent Hecht as chair and members Carmen Huse Dorreen Higgins Albert Brady Hilton Libby and Robert Brown. Elizabeth Coombs faculty director for the Junior class play selects committees for Play Frances Callan chair Norma Cummings Robert Niles Louis Ginsberg Tickets James Bonney chair Gloria Leavitt Raymond Bourget Betty Hopkins Stage Richard Andrews chair Donald Povich Edward Cogan.
The epidemic of sickness highlights the teacher shortage in the city. Superintendent Harland A. Ladd asks former teachers with any training to contact him at city hall to serve part time as substitutes, aiming to relieve the critical staffing situation.
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes urged a mix of soft coal with hard coal to stretch dwindling New England supply. A Bath coal dealer said the plan impractical because bituminous fuse at higher temperatures than anthracite. mixing them would form clinkers like gasoline and water.
Pupils from the city schools turned in more than five thousand dollars for war bonds and stamps last week. The Christmas holidays partially explain the lack of collections in that period. Weekly totals show 5332.75, 38952.00, and last year’s 16308.65.
Rev George B Wolstenholme spoke at the Bath Lions Club meeting at Odd Fellows hall. He read poems by James Russell Lowell and shared humorous stories. Daughters of Rebekah served supper and Christmas cards were read from guests. Directors announced February plan to hold three meetings a month.
J Donald Brennan BIW athletic and recreational director says future boxing bouts sponsored by the association will be held at a location other than the old Armory on Front street. BIW management and the association negotiate purchase of a building to serve as a recreation center with developments expected soon.
Dorcas Society of the Seventh Day Adventist church met at 25 Hinckley Street with Mrs. Frank Gould of Brunswick presiding. Mrs. Pearson named assistant leader and Mrs. Langdon Thistle elected secretary treasurer to succeed Mrs. Farley. A forthcoming fundraiser and next meeting were planned. Government bus service notes cite storm delays affecting Bath Lewiston and Portland Boston routes. Col Hubert Eldred remains ill at his Woolwich home.
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