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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
2
National economists from diverse schools unite to warn against abandoning the reciprocal trade agreements act. They argue trade fosters postwar peace, prevents protectionism, and provides the minimum cooperative framework for U.S. policy, warning Congress that reversing it could trigger global trade restrictions and prewar economic preparations.
The article discusses reconversion from war to peacetime production, noting problems with contract cancellations and government settlements, the shift to consumer goods, and the impact on labor and fuel supply as households demand refrigerators radios and other items. It urges rapid industrial adjustment and considers gasoline rationing implications.
Representative Margaret Chase Smith visited the Bath Iron Works Corporation on an inspection tour and reports creditable work and satisfactory conditions. Washington politics show little effect on local industries as voters lean Republican. Bath health officials vow ongoing sanitary improvements and a campaign for a cleaner city begins.
St Marys Guild met at the parish house on Oaks Street for its annual business meeting with 24 members present. Officers and committees reported on yearlong work, a $ scholarship planned for the Summer conference, and plans to sew for the Red Cross.
The White Ribboners met at the Nazarene church on Russell Street for a monthly social. Members brought a dollar for the treasury after sharing a story of Hon, with several humorous verses and poems performed.
Postmaster Edward N Herrmett announces ration book three cards are being delivered citywide by the Post Office to each render, with additional cards available at the general delivery window. Only one card is needed per household though multiple residents complicate counts for boarders and roomers.
James K. Farnham of Morse High was noted as a prominent senior athlete who joined the Merchant Marine after graduation. He participated in football basketball and baseball, earning respect from classmates and teachers as a leading figure in the class of 1922. Farnham is listed as a son of Mr and Mrs Farnham of 2 Eismore Avenue.
Rationing notices outline last purchase and use dates for various goods. Details cover Arp and Early Agg Oak, Red J K L M, Segar, sugar with Coupon No 13, shoes with Coupon No 17, gasoline with Coupon No 5, and fuel oil Coopers No 5. Added rations available for eligible Victory Gardeners.
Attendance at the Sagamie Pomona May meeting with Dir-20 Grange was small due to a gas shortage and Wednesday’s weaving ram. National Master Albert Goss message and Deputy Cleveland Marriner of Richmond were noted. Discussion covered weed control, garden transplanting, and soil conservation with local members and poems read.
A Myrtle Lodge birthday gathering honors Patricia Mullaney with friends and family from Brunswick and nearby streets. Guests include Mrs Arthur Nathan Watson, Mrs Paul Topsh2, and others, while a program featuring music and reading entertains attendees.
Morse High plans a reception for the Class of 1918 from 4 to 6 pm at the American Legion hall on June 31 and a banquet at the high school that evening. Dress informal. Attendees to notify committee members including Mrs Andre, Mrs Roosevelt Shaw, Mrs Neil Smith, Alvin Coss, Herbert Douglas, or Arthur Bowker.
Article highlights B I W rising in prominence across state communities and the nation. It notes Mrs. Smith praising women workers and their character, while Mrs. Farnham leads Civilian Defense efforts in Portsmouth and serves as secretary to the Chief Air Raid Warden.
The Wild Rose Girl Scout troop held a Court of Awards at Grace church parish house last Wednesday. Ten members performed sketches depicting the ten program fields. Four girls earned badges with Dorothy May receiving the curved bar and multiple proficiency badges. Anita Bagdi kian earned her first class badge and many proficiency badges. Barbara Leyard earned second class, five year numeral, two silver stars and two badges. Teressa Tramer earned several badges. Guests included Miss Helen Hayes and Mrs. Richmond. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. Frank E. Southard of Augusta explained national provincial and diocesan work of the Woman's Auxiliary to Grace Church at a Friday gathering. She outlined the new diocesan constitution and the Epiphany offering while members discussed the Maine branch’s achievements and a Maine Youth Conference scholarship was voted.
Mizpah class of First Baptist church met Tuesday evening last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E B Wright Union street with Miss Eleanor Mills presiding. Rev Charles R Sims led an engaging life of David lesson. Next meeting set with Mrs C Kenneth Thayer 5 Union street court.
George Garnet USN finished basic training at Newport R I Naval Training Station and now trains at Wentworth Institute Boston. He returned to Boston after a furlough with Mrs Katherine T Mullaney of Park Street with whom he has lived. He attended Bath schools and worked three years at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Charles T Jackson and Mr Jackson visited Manchester NH to see their daughter Mrs Francis B Hill.
The Maine Salvage Committee announced a first week August tin can collection in Bath and Brunswick using a stop over loading plan. Bath will load cans into a freight car for overnight transfer to Brunswick where Brunswick and nearby towns may add to the shipment.
Five firms submitted bids for hospital equipment as Bath Maine builds a new wing under a war public works program. Bids ranged from 3 282.51 to 5 867.75 with bidders including C B Swift Co Boston Thomas Reed Co Boston Hill Rom Co Batesville Ind Contract Sales Co Boston and American Hospital Supply Co Bangor Me An allotment of Lanham Act funds supports the project amid growing Bath area population.
Corporal Carlton E. Adams of the Army Air Forces has finished basic training at Vega Aircraft Corp in Burbank California as announced by the Iian School Area in Santa Monica. He transfers now to an Army Air Force station for active service and is the son of Mrs. Ruth Adams of 245 Water Street Bath.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church hosted an indoor fair and lobster salad supper in the church parlor, with the fair upstairs starting at 2 30. A long list of committees managed aprons fancy work books plants cooked foods kitchen gadgets mystery table and candy along with dining room supervision. supper ran from six to 730 featuring lobster salad potato chips green peas hot biscuits Washington pie and coffee.
The Beacon Street church Women’s Society for Christian Service held a baked beans supper despite last week’s storm. Dining room was led by Mrs. Francis Clark and Mrs. Edward St. Martin with several assistants, while the kitchen was chaired by Mrs. Irving Varney with a team of helpers. William J. Craft served as general chairman.
Members of the graduating class were honored at a banquet at the Sedgwick, with gifts presented by the Nurses' Alumni Association.
Cryptoquote and crossword clues fill a vintage page with a listed across and down puzzle. A quoted aphorism from Swinburne accompanies the puzzle, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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