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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
2
National editorial urges motorists to educate driving habits as school ends and children spend more time outdoors. War-time staffing raises child exposure to cars. calls for parental supervision, more nursery schools, and vigilant driving, noting risks near intersections and driveways.
Governor Sumner Sewal proclaims Aircraft Wacrume Service Week to honor hundreds of civilian volunteers staffing round the clock observation posts. The volunteers provide crucial support to national defense by enabling military aircraft to focus on direct action against the enemy from coastal regions and shore patrols.
Ground observers warn of approaching threats long before they near targets and fighter planes stand ready to intercept. They seek no glory, only effective defense, while others consider carving out a few idle hours weekly to support the effort.
The Salvation Army drive is active as volunteers expand support for wartime aid. Davenport Fund contributions fund a Mobile Canteen and meals for service members, with 1037 pieces of cake and 722 cups of coffee served in four months near Bath camps. Archibald Main notes envelopes will be placed in war plants to seek donations through the drive.
In Suffern New York hundreds of women joined a farm effort to rescue ten acres of string beans for themselves and bargain prices. Andrew Zachmann owner of a nearby 100 acre farm watched the crop near readiness and after initial delays, groups of women and local workers harvested up to 350 bushels by evening. He estimated the beans would fetch two to two and a quarter dollars a bushel at New York wholesale prices. The truckloads filled jars as women stored the harvest, using jars bought for the Victory garden program.
Mrs Edward Fay of Peverett Mass and her party visited Mr Fay and his mother Mrs James Coughran at their Crescent street home. Mrs Roland Crocker, a Memorial hospital patient, was moved after a bad fall down stairs to Dr Donald Preble's Center street office. Crocker remains nervously unsettled with arm and hand nerve injuries. A Lewiston nerve specialist visited her on Tuesday.
Governor Sumner Sewall declares July 18 to 25 as Aircraft Warning Service Week. Maine observers, volunteers, and First Fighter Command personnel join in observances across Portland, Bath, and other cities with radio features and ceremonies. Bath hosts a recognition event at City Hall with certificates and armbands for hours logged. The proclamation urges heightened vigilance and a third observer per shift from July to November.
OPA officials visited Bath Iron Works last week to survey the plant transport system. The group included Eldon C. Shoup and Patrick E. Hanover of Boston, John Deely and John Dowd of Boston and Worcester offices, Fred Markland of Worcester, Stanley Crute of Connecticut, Roy Deming of New Hampshire, Prescott H. Vose of Maine, Raymond T. Adams of Maine, and Albert E. Smith of Maine.
The Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met with Mrs Grace Block to finalize plans for a church picnic with Sterling Bible Class members. The event is set for Wednesday July 21 at Morse's shipyard on Winnengance shores. attendees bring lunches and beverages, and a bus departs North End at 10 a.m. If bad weather, the picnic will move to Mrs John Hunt's Middle Street home.
Morse High announces the resignation of basketball coach Stanley J. Stutz after a year at Morse. Stutz will become Athletic Director in Suffern New York next year while pursuing Columbia University summer studies. During his tenure, the team faced player losses to military service and a challenging season, though his efforts boosted intramural programs and softball leagues for both girls and boys.
Mrs Harmon Eliason, president of Beta Sigma Phi, hosted a small outdoor picnic at her home in Wiscasset last week due to work obligations and rationing. A brief business meeting saw Madge Stacy resign as ways and means chair, with Leonard Wetherbee chosen to fill the vacancy. Attendees included Mrs Edwin R. Andrews, Mrs Leonard Wetherbee, Mrs Richard Haskell, Miss Mace Stues, Mrs Nathan W. Watson, and Miss Roberta Hathorne.
A farewell party was held for Edmund Furber and Harold Downes, members of the Baptist Young People's Union, as they prepare to enter the Army on July 27. The event at 138 North Street included a money gift from Rev. Charles R. Sims and refreshments served by church volunteers under Mrs. Sims. Marilyn Kimball, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kimball, is spending three weeks at Camp Yukon in Winthrop.
Rev Toscpr O Purdue of Winter Street Congregational Church has been appointed Army chaplain and departs Aug 18 for Harvard University to enter Chaplain School for one month. Before leaving the city he will preach two sermons from the pulpit, where he has served as pastor for 11 years.
The Missionary Society of Corliss Street church held an all day outing at Mrs. Merton Wright's High street home with a noon weenie roast and picnic lunches donated by Mrs. Wilfred Chaney. Despite heat the group enjoyed shade and a brief business meeting led by President Mrs. Fred Chaney. They planned another picnic for Aug 19 and staged a Summer Christmas tree event to place gifts for Kentucky Mountain children. Readings and prayers followed as they wrapped gifts for Miss Mildred Furbish and the mountain district, with Mrs. Wright praised for hosting and Mrs. Towle helping serve.
The Salvation Army Maintenance Appeal chaired by W. S. Newell continues through the week. Gifts have arrived but many more are needed to sustain this year's work. A new diamond shaped red tag with the emblem and "Il have given" will be distributed to acknowledge gifts, to be worn on a button, with cardboard tags replacing metal pins from last year.
The ban on pleasure driving in the East forces thousands of New Yorkers to sell their cars. About 12,000 were disposed of in May and June, says Robert C. Georger, director of the New York State War Transportation Committee, at a Highway Traffic Advisory Committee meeting. Many resold cars head to the West, risking a regional transport problem. Critics argue the Office of Price Administration policy undermines workers’ emergency mobility.
Miss Louise Robinson R N a former Bath resident and former assistant superintendent at Stamford Hospital in Stanford Conn has concluded duties there to take a position with a large insurance company Her absence will prevent her annual summer visit with her sister Mrs Joseph Lausier of upper Washington Street
The Maine State Police log for July 5 to 12 reports 18 accidents with 8 injuries and 10 property damages. Daylight incidents number 15, three at night in dim out areas, with defective brakes and steering cited as major causes. The piece urges car upkeep and safe driving amid wartime constraints, signed by Lieut. George S. Shaw, Director of Safety.
A small woods fire on the west side of High street near Lemont street was quickly extinguished early Friday forenoon by firefighters responding to box 14. A service truck arriving from central station helped control the blaze with a booster line and 250 feet of hose. Residents reported a car passed shortly before and a cigarette was flicked from it. The all out was sounded within a half hour.
Naval officers Alderman and his bride were wed and will reside at the Naval Air Station in Brunswick. Commander Alderman, son of Lewis Alderman, is a 1928 Annapolis graduate who earned the Navy Cross from Admiral Nimitz and the Presidential Unit Citation with USS MacFarland. The couple plan a brief honeymoon then home at Brunswick NAS. Pearl Dunbar and husband returned from a two week Kings Point outing near Bath.
A fire at 72 Bluff Road Hyde Park Terrace damaged the Dow residence beginning in an overstuffed chair. The blaze gutted the lower floor interior and contents while smoke damaged the second floor and adjoining apartment. No insurance on the furniture. Firefighters used a booster line and two engine lines. all clear by 10:30.
A truck crashed into a house causing major damage to the front hall and foundation. One parlor wall bulged, the porch and ell were pushed away, and neighbors noted the porch had sprung from the ell when the vehicle struck during a hot Tuesday night. Mr Lake had slept on the porch to escape the heat.
Corp. and Mrs. Dagar Palmer of Jackson Mississippi arrived Saturday to visit Mrs. Palmer’s parents Mr. and Mrs Robert Haskell of High street and other relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Palmer was formerly Miss Gertrude Haskell of Bath.
Mrs. Roland G. Crocker of 11 Crescent Street fell down stairs at the Bath Trust Co. second floor. Her arm was severely cut when it was thrust through a glass door, with police and bystanders providing aid. She was taken to Memorial hospital for surgery.
Municipal court Monday morning dealt mostly with vehicle violations. Judge Gardiner R. Deering disposed of seven cases for six respondents. William Dick of Brunswick pleaded guilty to failing to stop at red lights and to disobeying an officer. fines and costs totaled 9.40. Walter Cuthbertson of Waldoboro paid $5 fine plus 4.70 costs for driving through a yellow light at the Washington Street intersection. Charles Davis Raymond admitted speeding at 45 mph on Court Street and paid 10 plus 4.70 costs. costs only suspended the fine. Woolwich youth cited for 50 mph on High Street paid similar: 10 and 4.70. Two men admitted intoxication and paid 4.70 costs.
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