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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
3
A look at Phippsburg church bells and local life notes. The Cen ter bell’s history tied to Thomas McCobb and a funeral toll, with town events, school updates, weather impacts, and town residents sketched through short items about residents, transportation, and weddings.
The text describes a church property with a basement used by the Iron Works and Navy department, including a vestry, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor, and three fair-sized rooms on the second floor, indicating plans to sell.
Members of the Youth Fellowship of Wesley Methodist church in Bath held an inspiring vestry service Sunday afternoon led by Rev. C. B. Oliver. After the service they visited Miss Frances Robie and Miss Stella Packard for refreshments and fellowship hosted by Girl Scouts and leaders. The group later led evening services at Popham, while Brownies met with Frances Robie and dramatized nursery rhymes.
Clinton A. Clausen, Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Maine, will address the State of Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the Lafayette hotel in Portland on Friday evening January 28. He will discuss relations of the Collector to the taxpayer, outline procedures to aid public service, and explain new tax law changes for the March 15 returns. Clausen, a Waterville native and World War I veteran, has led the Maine district since 1933. Large delegations from Bath, Bangor, Lewiston and Waterville attend these annual meetings for tax guidance to advise clients.
Local observers in Winnegance report the first robin of the season after several days with no sightings. Mrs. Harry C. Webber saw the bird in her front yard, with family members later noting it near another tree. Also noted, Tyleson Oliver was hospitalized with pneumonia and Mrs. Oliver was infirm on Saturday night.
Mrs Harry Bartlett of Berlin New Hampshire is visiting her cousins Mr and Mrs Carleton W Lowell on Pine Street. She is accompanied by her son PFC Warren Bartlett of the 87th Mountain Infantry on furlough after returning from service in Kiska and who leaves at week’s end for Camp Carson Colorado.
Miss Joanne Heal daughter of Mr and Mrs Wendell Heal of 13 Elsinore avenue was installed president of Elizabeth Lawrence Society CAR at the fifth anniversary held at the retiring president Miss Jane Trott s home. Miss Ethel Blake organizing president was the installing officer.
Sagadahoc Probate Court presided by Judge Arthur J. Dunton records the second January session with filings and grants including administrations for Colby Coffie and McDonald estates, wills filed, inventories and accounts, licenses to sell real estate, and bonds approved for Mabel McDonald.
The Bath Iron Works Personnel Department held a farewell party for Lieut. Finley Drummond USNR at Hotel Phoenix on Tuesday January 11. Attendees enjoyed dancing and entertainment and presented him a billfold and cigarette lighter. He departs Thursday for Milwaukee for aircraft carrier services training before headed to the Pacific.
Maine OPA announced four weekly meetings with representatives from the Department of Agriculture the Office of Defense Transportation and the Office of Price Administration to discuss tighter gasoline rationing for farming operations. Mrs Minnie Cressey of Shepherd Street is a memorial hospital patient admitted January 12 and nearing her 82nd birthday noted for her independent housekeeping and daily store marketing.
Mrs. Clarence Perkins praises the Durham USO after returning from Camp Butner, while Pvt. Norman Perkins adjusts to army life. The report notes local visitors, illness in the village, a farewell to Mrs. John Feeley, and ongoing snow disruptions.
A defense worker writes the Independent describing how barking dogs near Bath Iron Works Corp wake workers at 6 a.m. daily on the 4-12 shift, urging action to protect sleep for defense production. Mr and Mrs Fred Merchant of Meadow Way visited Calais over the weekend. their son Pfe Russell Merchant, in the U S Army, is on furlough from Shreveport Louisiana.
St Marys Guild of Grace church met at the rectory on High street Monday evening. Mrs Henry Double led devotions and presided at a business meeting. Edith Beverley appointed members for the work committee. A vote authorized sewing girls dresses for the Home of The Good Shepherd for Easter. Committee for theatricals was named and a memorial contribution approved. Next meeting set for Monday evening at Mrs Wilmer Voorhees on Bedford street.
A compact notice urges readers to place a classified advertisement to find or rent a room. It emphasizes simple steps, affordable options, and quick posting to reach local buyers and renters. Includes a call to action and contact method.
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