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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
5
Corps Galloupe describes low flying planes over France and ongoing bombardment with big guns. He notes drilled daily, a baseball game between non coms and privates ending 3 to 2, and good meals with plenty to eat. He receives first mail dated March 18.
A correspondent reports drills in January at Fort Levett and describes daily routine guarding prisoners and hospital duties. He notes rain and fog, hair styles, a Bath fire, aviation stunts, and plans to join aircraft trips while awaiting assignment with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
Classified note listing John M. Clark residence at 352 Front Street with telephone 116 R and rooms available at 32 Broad and J, telephone 116 W.
Don F. Wishart of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in France sends a brief note from the front expressing appreciation for Christmas tobacco sent by the Colonial Club. He, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wishart of 66 Granite Street, says the cigarettes helped pass many hours in the trenches and that his companions share his thanks.
Second lieutenant Paul L. Wing of the Field Artillery unit in France with the 26th Division writes Bath residents to thank them for a Christmas tobacco box. He describes the altered life of soldiers, the pull of home, and the resolve to uphold justice and humanity while facing shellfire and destruction.
Capt W H Davis a Five Islands native and Medford resident commanded the schooner Jacob M Haskell. He sailed since age 16, led the Dorothy Palmer in the Palmer fleet, and was the first American vessel to pass mined Mediterranean waters. His family includes wife and daughters Melba and Thelma. sister Mrs Geneva Rowe.
Sagadahoc county officials defend the draft classification as compliant with regulations and note more Class 2 entries locally than elsewhere. Maine leaders Fernald and Hale urge nationwide review orders. local boards will reassess Class 2 A B 3 A B C and 4 A with aid from appeal agents and legal advisers. A Bath Iron Works crew gifted Mr Foss with silver to honor his marriage to Lula Hall of Machias in Portland on May 26.
Bath residents join a penny and nickel fund raising drive to honor Lieut Sumner Sewall who brought down a German aircraft. The “Every Citizen A Giver Fund” invites schoolchildren and adults to contribute while teachers collect from pupils. It aims to show the town’s appreciation and inspire future pilots.
Local Board in session Wednesday registered 176 men who passed their 21st birthday in the year ending June 4. Some residents and shipyard workers reportedly neglected required registration. listed registrants include George Coffin and Albion Boyd of Bath, plus many others from Bath Woolwich and Richmond.
Capt Langdon Simons of the 18th Co Camp Devens marries Miss Carolyn Clifford Percy at the Percy cottage Small Point in a nature filled ceremony aboard the Maine coast. Guests include Rev Minot Simons and Rev Maxwell Savage with relatives from Bath New London Brookline and Weston.
Morse high school students, especially a few enterprising girls, completed a fine mahogany book rack, signaling growing interest in manual training. Next year may see more girls active in the courses, while curiosity remains whether the boys will similarly pursue cooking and sewing.
The quarterly bulletin from the state board of charities reviews Bath Military and Naval Orphan Asylum. It calls for remodeling of the kitchen dining areas water and fire protection improvements and a modern heating system. It urges renaming the matron to superintendent and expanding staff records and laundry facilities plus a new building with a workroom and living area for children.
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