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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
3
Gas and rubber rations push American children toward war style play. Board and logic games like Commandos Flight Patrol Flying Aces surge in popularity while chess and checkers see strong demand, teens emulate soldiers in games and scenes of the fighting world.
The O P A announces that driving to balls, amusements, or restaurants for meals is considered pleasure driving and forbidden unless travel is directly between home and work. The ruling aims to reduce fuel oil use and may lift bans later, after the current season.
The piece notes former Governor Percival Baxter may donate Macworth Island in Portland harbor and additional Baxter State Park land near Mount Katahdin, expanding the state's breathing spaces. It cites his late father’s Portland gifts and suggests future appreciation of Baxter’s philanthropy amid regional fuel and fishing notes.
The Morse High freshman class will stage a one act play and talent show Friday evening February 19 in the auditorium. Featured performers include Miss Betty Jane Ladd and Johnny Drake. Committees cover posters, program, and arrangements with named students assisting throughout.
Chiefs of the Ramona Council No 27 Pocahontas line were raised at a regular meeting in GA R hall with Mrs Alice Burgess and Mrs Eva Sanford officiating. New officers include Annie Wilson Wenonah Florence Robinson and Mabel Ansert with Lucelia Blake Emma Carlton Bea trice Burns and others in roles. a supper was omitted and awards were presented to Mrs Burns and Edna Sanford for five years of service.
The second and third degrees were conferred on a class of 30 Knights of Columbus Sunday at 8 PM at the Armory at North and Wincoln streets. State Deputy Paul Dufoe of Presque Isle and District Deputy Alonzo Massi of Brunswick led the ceremony with instructor Ernest G. Kingsbury.
A Friday night bus accident caused persistent delays through Monday and likely the rest of the week. The 7230 South End bus, crowded, left would be passengers waiting from Hunt street to the Iron Works, delaying workers. Bath Bus Service chief Charles B Doyle advised an earlier 7 15 run from the Old Folks home to relieve northside congestion. Mrs. William Paisley, Weeks Street, is visiting Rockland with her daughter.
At the Bath YMCA annual meeting a major policy shift allows men and boys to use the lobby and enter the Y without charge. The change aims to boost city morale and expand YMCA as a community center, though membership is required for specific activities and areas.
A Thursday inspection of hotels restaurants rooming houses and other public gathering places by Mayor Walter C. Rogers Fire Chief Richard J. Frates and Public Safety Committee members Arthur J. Gediman Earl Lermond and Donald H. Benson found several unsatisfactory conditions. Owners were advised to remedy faults and a full report is expected soon. Mrs. Edwin W. Haggett of West Bath is confined at home with a cold.
Washington offers jobs for clerks and typists at new salaries up to 1971 per year. Examinations by the U S Civil Service are held at the Bath Post Office. A Navy Department program in Boston trains recruits before a two week indoctrination voyage to Washington with transfer of duties and ongoing instruction. Apply via Civil Service Commission room 1026 Federal Building Boston or local Post Office.
Mrs Clifton E Legard hosted a surprise personal shower for Mrs Earle R Legard at her home 6 North Street last week. Guests included Mrs William Grimard Miss Alice Grimard Mrs Lino Carpentier Mrs Paul Legard Mrs Robert Gallagher and others as gifts were opened and refreshments served with a centerpiece of rosebuds and sweetpeas.
Mrs. Ellen Hornshaw, now in Wallasey England, writes from Bath that her town has not seen air raids for over a year. Many damaged buildings are repaired though some remain ruined. She says bombing is terrible and notes adequate food, high prices, and raised wages to meet the cost of living.
Lt Dorothy L Kenna and Lt Beth McArthur of the Women s Army Auxiliary Corps will visit the U S Employment Office on Front Street in Bath Friday at three to answer questions about WAAC service. Maine s WAAC quota has been tripled and a vigorous recruiting drive will start.
Mrs. Trott, president, opened the event. Mrs. Nella Stover chaired the program featuring piano duets, a violin solo, vocal and piano solos, poems, Scripture reading, and a dolls talk by Mrs. Charles Kinney with a New York radio broadcast illustration. Accompanists were Mrs. Omah Snipe and Miss Barbara Green.
Mizpah class of First Baptist church met last Tuesday with Miss Eleanor Mills presiding. Attendees included Mrs J Russell Grant and others. they recited the Lord s Prayer, discussed In the Upper Room, and planned a future fancy work sale. Next meeting is Tuesday Jan 19 at 142 Oak Street.
James W. Temple announces the appointment of town chairmen to direct the annual fund raising drive in Sagadahoc county. Appointees include Arrowsic Mrs Norman H Drummond Bowdoin Mrs Marshall Merryman Bowdoinham Mrs Ralph McEwen Georgetown Rev Frank S Koehlwetter Phippsburg Miss Frances Robie Richmond Mrs Edwin F Pratt Woolwich Mrs Leverett Welch. Chairmen will distribute birthday greeting card coin collectors in schools stores and public places and may organize card parties teas or other fund raising events.
The Governor urged increased support for aged relief with pensions rising from 30 to 50 or 60 dollars monthly. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are introducing bills to enact the raise and ask supporters to contact their reps and state senator. Mrs Sumner Sewall to host Red Cross sewing sessions at Blaine House every Tue and Thu 4 to 6 pm during the session starting Feb 2.
Miss Barbara Wallace arrives in Portland after a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace of West Point. She will attend the Maine School of Commerce starting this week.
The Philathea class of Corliss Street church held a candlelight service and installed officers for the coming year during Sunday evening services. Seated on the platform were Mrs. Earl H. Morang as president, Mrs. Dwinal E. Cornish as vice president, Mrs. Harry W. Donnell as secretary, and Mrs. LaForrest G. Coombs as treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. Steven H. Bracey presented the new president with a vest, and Mrs. Morang presented Chester A. Plant, the teacher, with the class Bible. Twenty-two members attended.
Several injured after a Bath Bus Service vehicle lost control near the Bath Iron Works fabrication plant in Hardings. Driver Burton Flagg and Mrs Viola Putnam remain grave. Flagg suffers fractures and possible hip injuries while Putnam has severe head wounds but is listed as fair on the danger list. Charles Maria and Miss Marguerite F Rines are treated for lesser injuries. others discharged include Frances Eastman William Ward Norman Small and Mary Caswell.
Coast Guard personnel from the Hardings fabrication plant aided victims of a Brunswick road bus wreck Friday evening. They removed injured individuals, provided first aid, and transported several to the nearby hospital using the plant ambulance. On duty during shifts 12 to 8 were Set. William Coffin, Erick Sundquist, James Colwell. 4 to 12 shift included Lieut. Roberts, Burleigh Danforth, and Kenneth Noble.
Officers of the Winnegance Auxiliary were reelected Thursday at the annual meeting held at Mrs. Orman Coggeshall’s home. Sixteen members attended. A dessert bridge followed the business session with Mrs. John G. Morse winning first and Mrs. Harry C. Williams second. Elected for the next year are Mrs. Coggeshall president, Mrs. Harry C. Webster vice president, Mrs. Harry C. Williams treasurer, and Mrs. Winfield W. Morse secretary. Next meeting is Jan 21 at Mrs. Harold Miller’s 8 Bridge Street.
A capting ceremony at Webber hospital nurses home in Biddeford Friday night saw seven student nurses receive caps. Music was by Ruth Worth, Biddeford school music supervisor. Judge John P. Deering, board president, gave the main address. Recipients: Janet Brock Violet Horne Barbara Rollins of Rochester New Hampshire Geraldine Glidden of Farmington Pauline Perkins of Ogunquit and Doris Joseph of Waterville.
Nine individuals and firms paid $5 fines in Bangor municipal court Saturday for violations during the December 10 test blackout. Complaints were signed by Richard C. Pendleton chief air raid warden.
January term of Sagadahoc County Superior Court adjourned with Justice Raymond Fellows presiding. Fourteen divorces granted for cruel treatment desertion extreme cruelty and statutory grounds, naming spouses and their hometowns in Bath and surrounding towns.
Veteran naturalist Howard Cleaves will present his exclusive Midnight Movies in Animal Land at Bates College chapel on Monday evening January 25. The program, third in the ectare series, features night wildlife films shot over a wide area and highlights his work for National Geographic and Nature Magazine.
The Ladies aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon at two. Mrs. John H. Sylvester presided in place of the ill Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont. A food fare was announced for next Friday afternoon with Mrs. Edgar Hatch in charge. Hostesses listed for next week include Mrs. Walter H. Bowker and others.
Club 42 met Thursday evening with Mrs. Nathan Watson giving a talk on music. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Joseph Mullaney, Mrs. William Kelley, and Mrs. Watson. The club plans a February first week party to which members will invite a guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Ventulett of 34 Howard street Newport R L announce the birth of a daughter Clara Lee born Sunday January 10 at Newport hospital. Mrs. Ventulett formerly Leona Watson of Bath.
Full page puzzle with Across and Down clues, themed entries and numbers. Includes a cryptogram quotation attributed to Wordsworth and distributed by King Features Syndicate. Puzzle prompts readers to solve a variety of clue types and decipher the quote.
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