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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
2
Experts warn China presents a military opportunity for the United States with planes pilots mechanics and fuel in demand. Na gasaki and Formosa lie within three hours by air from Che kiang enabling raids on Japan. Doolittle raid proves Japan vulnerable to air attack and US air power continues to grow.
Winnegance Village plans an Emergency First Aid Station at the community house with nurses available and motorized transport ready. The Community Club votes to sponsor the move and ensure proper operation with cots bedding and emergency gear.
The city council discussed boosting the messenger and constable salaries by ten percent retroactive to March 16 and considered the caretaker role and office cleanliness. Debates covered building upkeep, ward salaries, and transit for a dog constable amid city project concerns and navy camp follower notes.
The Bath council debated tenant move out rules for heating and inspections amid emergency measures. Mayor Rogers supported lasting project safeguards and a plan to invest up to 50000 in legal securities. Council approved an office equipment study and health board referral over Middle street waste concerns.
The Pythian Sisters met in the council hall on Washington Street for a tacking afternoon and supper by the Knights of Pythias. They voted to contribute to the Navy Relief fund and held a Flag Day program with readings and patriotic songs. Annie Williams won the mystery prize. two members, Mrs. Alice Bowie and Mrs. Arletta Yates, were reported sick.
The auxiliary of T. W. Hyde camp Sons of Union Veterans hosted its last public card party of the season at president Mrs Edward F Miller’s home 822 Middle Street. Tables of bridge and whist featured prizes with Frank White and Everett Crocker winning top honors in bridge and Mrs Florence Robinson consolation. in whist winners were Mrs Harry Warner first prize Mrs Jens Petersen second and Mrs Sanford Garey consolation. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served.
Mrs Jainn Marston hosted a birthday gathering on Pearl Street to celebrate her mother's day. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake as poets read works by Mrs Place and Miss Douglas, followed by readings of Battles and Birds. Bouquets of Forget Me Nots were given by several guests. Nearby Warren alewife fishing season closed, with Rockland Ramdell canning factory processing over 1500 barrels for a government order and starting May 5.
The Maine State Police reports a first five months 1942 decrease in motor vehicle accidents and injuries, with 835 crashes causing 68 deaths and 425 injuries, down from 905 crashes, 63 deaths, and 465 injuries in the same period 1941. Speed restrictions and dim-out rules are cited, with a rise in pedestrian fatalities during May 1942, seven of eleven pedestrians killed. Chief Henry P. Weaver urges light clothing after dark and pedestrian caution, noting wartime traffic and manpower demands.
Mrs J M Oliver returns to Everett Massachusetts following a short visit to Bath.
Four assault and battery counts and two intoxication charges form the docket in Topsham Municipal Court. Walter Moore was found guilty on all counts with $37.30 in fines and costs, suspended on $500 bond. The Pierre siblings were acquitted of assault charges. Moore faced the rest unrepresented.
Hon Henry C Wright received a letter from William Milliken son of taxi operator C S Milliken at 1332 Oak Street now in the service in Miami Beach Fla in Army Air Corps preliminary training. Pvt Milliken says he likes Army life and will likely move to a camp soon for real Air Corps ground work. Alvin Jenness is at the same station with other locals left at Camp Devens. Milliken says life is okay with work and some fun and describes three boys to a room with private bath in one of the best hotels.
Mrs. John H. Hunt hosted the Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church at 362 Middle Street for a monthly business meeting. Members voted $10 for the choir robe fund and $10 for the pew fund and planned a tea with the Research class on June 10 in the small vestry. They accepted Mrs. Benjamin P. Coombs invitation to an annual picnic at her King's Point summer home on June 24 with a joint picnic with the Sterling Bible class, transport by Bath Bus Service. A white elephant sale followed, conducted by Mrs. Hunt. 15 members attended. The July meeting will be at Mrs. (name not provided).
Mrs Frank Sullivan of Baltimore Maryland visits Mr Sullivan’s mother Mrs Olive M Guerin and son Wilfrid Guer at 7 North Street. Mr Sullivan who accompanied his wife returned home during the weekend.
The Bath Lions Club held its third annual charter night with installation of officers led by President Mrs. Arthur King and a long list of committee appointments. The event featured performances by Lion Walter Olson, acknowledgments to retiring queen, and plans for Sea Scout home on Dummer Street and recreation center for soldiers at Popham. Governors Night set for June 10 with Sumner Sewall to address members.
Deputy District Governor Arthur Bowker opened the session for the ladies and introduced retiring Queen Lioness Mrs Bowker. She described the group’s shift from social aims to wartime service including a Red Cross sewing group led by Miss Agnes Trowbridge and Civilian defense work by members. Mrs Archibald M Main contributed remarks.
Beauty the monkey owned by seven year old Henry Schmidt was recaptured on Witch Spring road after entering a parked car and returned to his Washington street home. City Marshal Kingsbury relieved of strain. Claudia Jane Carter returns home from a visit in Hallowell with relatives including Ernest Rich and Mrs Maxwell.
Mrs Seth S Mullin has returned to her home at 1111 Washington Street after spending nine weeks in Washington D C with Mrs Claude S Gillette.
A dense puzzle page lists across and down clues with numerous entries and partial solutions. It includes a cryptogram quotation attributed to Bacon and a published Cryptoquote featuring the quote STUDIES SERVE FOR DELIGHT FOR ORNAMENT AND FOR ABILITY.
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