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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
6
A Bath column recalls a New Meadows Inn whist party with supper and dancing, a launching party for the four masted James B. Drake, and local scenes from January. Charles Perkins resumes loco line duties after a grip, Winter Harbor and Ad die P. McFadden updates, and a cold wave freezes river and pipes. Gadabout events include a birthday party for Abbie Scott, a runaway near Brighton, and a Grand German at Music Hall planned for Feb. 5.
The Phi Rho society held a meeting at the high school last Friday with neophytes Tedford and Clarence Emery. After routine business a debate followed and the members visited the Dairy lunch room where Caterer Foot er fed 27 youths. Lon Fisher reported shooting two foxes near Garnet, one on the ice. Emma Nelson led the procession at the dedication of the new ice track at Winneganee amid fast-paced competition.
Times notes thanks given by Bath engine company members to Ex Alderman White Walter S Glidden Esq and Alden Potter for supplying hot coffee during the Oak street fire. Also reports Charles Jordan trotting at Winnegance and interest in building a Morning Star vessel.
The People’s church pastor will preach on baptism at the regular Friday meeting. Roland Hill marked a birthday anniversary this week and hosted Redlon the plumber, who leads the local workforce, in gracious style. From Augusta, a Maine Democrats report arrives.
Daniel Nickerson resigned his position this week after years of driving back for Joseph Avery. Mrs. Davis Hatch returned home from a Boston visit but sprained her ankle when she slipped on the city train platform and remains confined to her house. The best way to get the car-
A note on rect registration of a thermometer to hang by a string so it swings freely. It warns that thermometers resting against brick buildings may reflect the brick’s temperature rather than air, affecting readings.
Daniel Dougherty and family departed for Bangor. A Bathman delivered a nurse in 75 minutes on a 15 mile livery run. Robins appeared on High street in a tree belonging to Capt James F Murphy. S S Sewall and H M Sewall visited Washington DC. Shipyard workers halted due to sleet and ice on winter morning.
A large Kennebec division crew works to clear ice as spring nears. A 20-person Portland party visits New Meadows Inn for a supper and bows to Bowdoin Minstrels in Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Hooper arrive in Bathham after a Cambridge wedding. Miss Missouri Girl at Columbia Theatre with Fred Raymond’s company. Sudden weather shift ends a warm spell as temperatures swing from 35 above to near zero.
Navy recruiters urge interested men to learn about radio technician roles. Eddy test qualification leads to Naval Training Station indoctrination and a ten month course ending with advancement to Radio Technician 1 cents. Interested applicants may contact the City Hall Navy recruiting officer on Thursdays for details.
Frank C Pinnette of Bath Iron Works pipe fitting dept praises his sister Capt Mattie A Pio of Fort Kent now appointed personal secretary to General Dwight D Eisenhower at Supreme Allied Headquarters. Pinnette, a North Africa campaign veteran, survived a torpedoed ship en route from North Africa to England. He lives in Guilford and works in Bath two years, now residing in Brunswick.
At the Bath Boy Scouts Court of Honor in City Hall auditorium four boys received merit badges and two were promoted to Second Class while one attained First Class. Merit badges went to Arthur Berry William Barter Perry Thompson Curtis Albee and Fred McDonald. Examinations for advancement were given by Percy Dunn Harland A. Ladd and Oscar Tanguay. The meeting featured a uniform change to long pants and remarks by Lt. Walworth B. Williams. The event closed with taps and a flag salute.
The Navy Department seeks citizens for civilian posts at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard. Local U S Employment Service will provide details at 190 Front Street. Transport, housing, meals, and medical care offered. 16 year olds accepted and 32 year olds eligible if physically fit.
Howard Knight and officers of Progressive Grange of Richmond were installed at Richmond Corner Friday evening with Charles White of Augusta officiating and a staff from Augusta. Mrs Doris Bishop of Enterprise served as pianist. 60 attendees included visitors from Augusta Topsham Merrymeeting and Enterprise granges. New lady officers served refreshments.
Community notes include club meetings on Chestnut Street Enterprise and Baptist prayer gathering at Mrs. Lew Alexander. Personal items cover hospital stay for Harold Carr, Maurice Robinson starting shoe repair study in Lewiston, and visits among families including the Andersons and King family. Lieutenant Averill returns from Fort Devens with Lovell General Hospital duty. Mrs Sheldon funeral services held in Richmond with West Dresden burial planned.
Court of Probate in Sagadahoc County orders publication in Bath Independent for three weeks. Individuals appear next February to be heard on petitions for administratrix appointments and final accounts for estates including A Cotte, Alice Coffie, Mane H Colby, Sarah Colby, and others. consent or objections required.
Court orders publication of notices for multiple estates in Sagadahoc County Maine. Executors and administratrices named include John J. Rust Flavilla E Stevens Parker N Moulton Ruth B Dubar Arthur L Percy and others with dates set for February hearings.
The spring service in Forest Hill cemetery drew Mr and Mrs Howard Trussell and Mrs Howard Trussell of Wiscasset. Also present were Mrs Gertrude Leighton of Wiscasset Mrs Nina Gavett of Woolwich Wilmot W Trussell Wilmot E Trussell Mrs George Crocker Mrs Ethel Remick and John Trussell of Dresden.
Six Lewiston residents employed at the Hyde Windlass Co. were injured when a 1941 Chevrolet coach driven by Er nest J Roy skidded on an icy road, crossed the strip and crashed through a guard rail into a bridge girder. Roy and five passengers suffered bruises and shock. several required medical attention and would be unable to work for days. The accident occurred on an unsanded icy highway to the bridge, with road conditions noted as hazardous since the prior storm.
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