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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
2
The piece reflects on Memorial Day’s evolving observance during wartime. It traces past commemorations from Civil War veterans to later conflicts, noting businesses closing for extended rest and public observances on Sundays to honor fallen soldiers and support victory. It closes with hope for lasting peace after current global conflict.
Soldiers serving overseas are urged by the War Department to mail Father's Day greetings immediately to ensure on time delivery. With record overseas mail volume and expected surge in cards and remembrances, the Army Postal Service says prompt mailing is essential and envelopes must include the soldier’s serial number rank organization APO and Port of Embarkation postmaster.
Delightful Friday party for Ellen Low fourth birthday at Granite street home. Outdoor games featured peanut hunt won by Martin Turpie and nose pinning clown won by Mary Grace Talbot. refreshments and Maypole-themed decor complemented birthday cakes and favors prepared by Maynard Brown.
George Poulos, a Bathft man, buys the dance pavilion, store, cottages, and several hundred feet of shore frontage at Gurnet from the LeChiur heirs. The deal expands Poulos holdings along the Turse stretch from Gairhet bridge, following his ten year acquisition of Calvo Ton property nearby.
The Cosmo Drama Club held a meeting with plans for a late play titled Late Watch Rather and a list of smort peliis was circulated. Mrs French led a demonstration on stripe posture and members showed enthusiasm for future productions. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 13. Mrs Thurlow Butterfield and daughter Judith of Wilton visited Mr and Mrs James Doherty of 26 Grove Street before returning home Monday.
The Civil Service Commission seeks clerical and professional workers for Brunswick Bath and Wiscasset áreas. Open posts include Housing Manager in Bath at 2433 yearly, Stenographers or Typists in Bath and Wiscasset at 1752 yearly, Personal Clerk at Brunswick Naval Air Station at 2190 yearly, and Shipbuilding Inspectors Marine Engineer Naval Architect at 3163 yearly. 48 hour weeks, exams for some, immediate appointments after rating, with broad Civil Service benefits.
Director of Recreation Edward Jome announced plans for eight city playgrounds opening June 19, after school ends. Added features include Goddard and Mitchell fields Archery badminton and crafts with tool kits for handicraft classes. Cosmopolitan club members attended a Progressive Union meeting in Freeport with Mrs French singing and Rob inson of the USO speaking.
Weeks Street school's Thursday open house showcased student work in music dance spelling and reading. Helen Witham summarized a year of progress including new rooms for grades six and seven, departmental work, PTA programs, equipment gifts, basement improvements, four paper drives funding a Victrola and books, standout basketball players, hot lunches, and the school’s nine years of effort.
Mrs. David E. Rich Sr entertained with a tea at 58 Bedford Street for her daughter in law Mrs. David E. Rich Jr of Paterson New Jersey who with her husband is honeymooning with the Rich family in Bath More than 50 friends attended gifts for their new home and the Bath scenery were praised The bride will witness her first launching Thursday at Bath Iron Works tea served 4 to 6 pm The Richs plan to return to Paterson New Jersey after a week in Maine
Sagadahoc county poultrymen are asked by the government to produce about 762,622 dozen eggs this year as part of the Food for Victory program. The National Poultry Defence Committee says the county goal can be met if housewives use surplus eggs and plan menus that increase demand, while warning that a current excess may lead to a future shortage if farmers liquidate laying flocks for profitable prices.
Iota Sigma Chapter met Tuesday of last week with president Miss Beulah Pratt at the Pratt home. Many members attended. Mr Pratt led the meeting with reports. Mrs Edward McGuizgan and Miss Anna Day organized quizzes and entertainment. refreshments followed. The next meeting June 6 will be at Miss Eleanor Wright’s home on Union Street with Mrs Roland Hanscom in charge.
Mrs. Gerald Atkinson hosted about 35 Pine Cone Troop members and leaders at her King’s Point Summer home. The Robinhood and Peter Pan Brownies were formally fly up to join Pine Cone Troop as full fledged Girl Scouts with wings presented by Mrs. Morton Young. Anne MacLeod, Margaret Cahill, Betty Lou Genthner and Elaine Atkinson among those promoted. ceremony followed by picnic, games, and a good night circle.
Wild Rose Troop No 2 held its annual Mother and Daughter banquet at Wesley church with a large turnout. Scout Commissioner Mrs. Arthur Sewall attended and spoke. A Court of Awards honored members Emma Hartley Lila Mae Richmond Jane Niles Anita Bagdikian. A Quiz Kid Program featured Jane Niles Emma Hartleb Lila Mac Richmond Sally Grant Barbara Legard Margaret Sanvest. An arts and crafts display showcased wooden bracelets pins spatter prints and bead weaving.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday for a tacking at six, supper at six, and eight o clock meeting. Mrs. Jane Shea, past chief, reported on the Grand Session in Augusta. Plans were made for a Past Chiefs night in June. Mrs. Gertrude Stewart won the mystery prize during the social hour.
Florence D. McLaughlin of Bath and Harold E. Donahue USN of Miami were married Saturday evening at Grace church rectory. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs performed the single ring ceremony with Bertram C. Whalen and Mrs. Lillian V. Phillips in attendance. Donahue is the son of William H. Donahue of Miami and Mrs. Donahue, born in Woodland, daughter of the late Henry McLaughlin.
Residents of Pittston near Dresden heard a bobcat at night near a backyard. A neighbor later saw the animal near the woods edge. It marks an unusual local sighting after years with no bobcat reports in the district. A Portland paper item notes foxes and hens in spring, recounting a dog’s punishment and the fox killed seven hens.
Ladies' Aid of Central church met at the parish house on Thursday and voted to care for church flowers in June with four members named to supervise each Sunday. Miss Margaret Foote supervised May 28 floral work and the group worked on an eiderdown puff. Hostess Mrs. Richard Quick served refreshments after sewing. Attendees included Mrs. Bonney, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Quick, Mrs. Perry Thompson, Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Edney, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Corliss, Miss Foote, Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Gokey, and Mrs. Steussy with another meeting planned for Thursday afternoon to continue the project.
Seven Morse High School boys took the Air Cadet Reserve Screening test under Lt. George Swain of Portland. The Brunswick Civil Air Patrol plans units for Bath and Brunswick youths aged 15 to 17, offering 200 hours of training with weekly meetings on a high school level. Completion earns eligibility for Army Air Force entry at 18. An adult course for older men to gain civilian flying licenses after the war is planned. Donald D. Lancaster is acting flight leader and Archie W. Holmes is assistant flight leader.
Bath school children purchased stamps and bonds exceeding 100000 dollars this week. Huse school leads with 22143.55 dollars, Morse High school follows at 19810.90 dollars. Last year’s total was 63942.25 dollars.
Club 42 held a Thursday meeting with about 30 members. The group voted to continue weekly sessions all summer instead of recess. A spaghetti supper at Vic's in Brunswick was chosen for the event.
The notice lists stamps and coupons for sugar air plane fuel oil and gasoline with valid dates and quantities. Sugar Stamps 30 31 and sugar stamp 40 cover five pounds each for home canning with a February 28 1945 deadline and a possible extra twenty pounds via local War Price and Rationing Boards. Air plane Stamps Nos 1 and 2 in War Book Three grant one pair of shoes each. August gasoline and fuel oil coupons show last days for periods four five A10 B2 B38 C2 and C3 with specified gallon values.
Members approved reports from the Thursday club meeting held in June and discussed summer activities. Arrangements are made for Ensign Haggerty of the Portland Naval Recruiting Station to speak next Thursday using motion pictures. A social hour with refreshments follows, with committees led by Mrs. William Kelley and Mrs. Maurice Owen.
Miss Ruth Presby of Bath and Sidney Metcalfe R N of Newark Notton England wed Friday evening at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating. Mrs Metcalfe is a Woolwich daughter and bookkeeper at C W Rogers Inc. Metcalfe, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station, is son of Maurice and Mrs Metcalfe of Newark Notton England.
Robert Edward McLellan aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs Albert McLellan of 343 Front Street, completed a lengthy boilermaking course at the Great Lakes training station. He earned selection based on aptitude test scores.
Crossword clues across and down with answers. Cryptoquote: HE WHO DWELLS EVERYWHERE NEVER DWELLS ANYWHERE MARTIAL. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
A Maine Central Rail Road Co petition to rebuild the Winter Street bridge was continued to June 9. City attorney John P. Carey and Maine Central assistant general counsel Frank Farrington discussed cost estimates of about 1900 and 8200 dollars and agreed to prepare more complete data.
The Nightingale club met at Mrs. J. B. Lemont's home in West Bath for a sewing gathering to support hospital work. Members voted to sponsor the Bath Memorial hospital auxiliary. Miss Arline Footer attended as a guest. Dining and a luncheon were provided by the Cosmopolitan club committee for a USO open house. Mrs. Cuvier Dolloff shows health improvement after two weeks ill.
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