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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
2
City clerks will issue sugar allotment cards to Bath households. Each person gets 25 pounds for canning this year, with three pounds per month per person. Any licensed grocer will honor cards if stock is on hand, enabling nonregular customers to buy their share. Submarine raids reduced supply, prompting tighter limits.
Hon William B Kendall of Bowdoinham and Hon Frank S Adams of Bowdoin joined Sagadahoc County residents at a Waterville gathering to promote sheep raising in Maine. The group approved a sale of grade ewe lambs and pure bred rams at the Central Maine Fair, coordinated by the fair committee with Dr Cleves and Mr Crawford. Maine sheep will predominate. western sheep will be consigned to Water ville with space at the fair grounds.
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows held a large meeting where five candidates were instructed in the third degree by a team of past noble grands led by John A. Small and Fred L. McFadden. Ex Mayor Small spoke, and A. M. Van denburgh assisted. Two absentees were replaced. Initiatory degree planned for three candidates on July 15.
The Food Administration tightens sugar allotment to 25 pounds per person for preserving with no further purchases allowed after use. It allows cold pack preservation, adds sugar only as needed when jars are opened. Arthur Footer and four Bath Iron Works workers depart for Detroit to join Ford Construction Co. Footers’ son of Eugene and Mrs. Footer of 15 South Street. Bertha Russell of Georgetown visits the Rowes.
The Texas Steamship Co. launched the steel cargo steamer Canibas at Bath Maine with Miss Dorothy Sewall as sponsor. The event featured a champagne christening, patriotic band performances, a formal banquet at New Meadows Inn, and a sunset sail for guests along the Kennebec River.
Sergt. James H. West of battery D, 54th regiment, C A C, writes from France about frontline life. He recalls meals and mud, the advance into battle zones, the sight of women working in war industries, and a belief the Allies fight for democracy while hoping to return home by Christmas.
Woolwich district six closes school June 21 with teachers Georgiana Lilley and Carrie Savage among staff. Shirley Gilman missed the fewest days at two and a half in the 11 week term. Numerous town visitors and summer arrangements appear, including Miss Marcia Stinson returning from Castine normal school, Red Cross fundraisers, hosting families, and a seaside concert.
Sebasco Ashdale Red Cross met at Sebasco hall to knit socks and bandages with visiting helpers. No meeting this week due to holiday. Dr Ferris served at Small Point church and will conduct another service tomorrow. Eunice Fay Story to wed Roland Leonard Eaton on June 29 1918 in Uxbridge MA. Mary Frances Percy 82 widow of David J. Percy of Parker Head died at daughter’s home after a brief illness.
John E. Conroy, a Postoffice square restaurateur, reports his son Frank E. Conroy of L Company 23rd Infantry in France describes ten days in trenches. He notes good weather, scarce sleep, hot coffee at midnight, shelling, a daylight bombardment, and successful trench actions.
John Heselton of Gardiner arrived in Bath for the summer. Mrs. William McBain visits Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Jones of Hallo well. Maurice Green is home on leave, recently made second lieutenant in Florida. Miss Thelma Brown joins H. W. Crossman as bookkeeper. Mr. and Mrs. John Crosby were weekend guests of the Harrimans. Mrs. Crosby returned to Richmond Monday night.
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