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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
2
The nation is urged to back a major war bonds drive as Allied invasion of Europe approaches. Citizens are asked to welcome canvassers, pledge more than past campaigns, and hold bonds, explaining every purchase supports soldiers and families at home. The message emphasizes urgency and collective effort.
In a Washington corridor Pershing, nearing 80, reflects on World War II readiness and past leadership. In a rare public remark since Pearl Harbor he says this is a war of ideas and faiths, a battle won by belief in American values and resolve. He stresses each citizen must play a part at home and abroad.
Farmers in parts of the country outfit tractors with headlights to extend work at night due to spring adversity. They endure 12 to 16 hour days amid nature’s challenges and growing political interference. Despite these strains, farmers do not strike unlike some industrial labor groups.
The statement argues that forcing demands on farmers to end grievances is essential for victory, warning that a strike by agricultural workers could jeopardize the war effort. The claim frames farmers as pivotal to wartime production and national resolve.
Mrs. Harry Donnell of Clifton street received a farewell party Friday at 62 Pine street hosted by Mrs. Arthur Bowker with Mrs. Arthur Berry and Mrs. Edward Waters. The couple plan to move Monday to Richmond to reside in a newly purchased home, leaving Bath after ten years with Mr Donnell at Bath Iron Works. Mrs Donnell served as secretary in the Philathea class at Corliss Street Baptist church and will be missed by neighbors and friends.
The Dike school year 1943 1944 closed with several pupils noted for perfect attendance and punctuality. Notables include Joan Bradford who never tardy or absent since third grade, and James Arsenault who has neither been absent nor tardy since entering school. The Kendall Prize went to Anastasia Mihalos and Robert Gardinier for improvement and citizenship.
The Portland Seventh Day Adventist district honors Elder Roscoe W Moore at a farewell sermon held Saturday afternoon at the local church. Moore has served with district leaders, including Govier Uric inadie belt Sait committee, in Macleon Wisconsin, and the gathering acknowledges his tenure amid Sabbath services.
A church donation notices a flower fundraiser to decorate the altar with four large bouquets. Donations support the church and flowers are sourced for the altar on Friday. Members or friends are asked to contact Mrs Morton Yorn by Thursday at 1518 to contribute.
Severn health certificates were awarded to pupils of Viesewentherade In Central Grating sell. Notable recipients include Shirley Steve Rita Sulliven Elaine Turner Donald Dobson Wendell Dobson Elizabeth Dris CoN and Grace Johnson. Four students Wendell Dobson Donald Dobson Joan Osborne a 7 bothriscoll earned five year certificates. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thayer and nephew Donald Thayer depart Union Street for Old Orchard Beach to lease a cottage for the Staumer.
The final week push in public schools raised the grand total to about $109,000, beating last year’s $68,625. The students aimed for $75,000 for a pursuit plane named in their honor as a goal. Weekly and cumulative figures are listed for districts and schools.
Rodney Wright twelve, elder son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright, broke his left arm in two places during a Scout Troop meeting at the Community Building Lambert Park. He slipped on a slide, stepped into a crease, and was taken home after first aid. X rays and a cast followed, with hopes to attend the Boy Scout Camporee despite limited activity. Rodney attends Dike show.
The Corliss Street Baptist research class met Wednesday with Mrs. Emma Daley. A gift from the floral fund was given to Mrs. Edward McFarland, who after 25 years in Bath moved to Ashland New Hampshire. McFarland is a waning health millwright at Bath Box Co. The group enjoyed luncheon as Mrs. Daley’s daughter served. Next meeting July 6 with Mrs. Jennie Curtis to discuss a picnic date.
Liteon Bisson proprietor of a TiVo business at 648 Hill Street suffered the loss of three fingers and part of a fourth when his right hand struck a whirling saw blade at his home workshop. He was taken to Aiea hospital for treatment and will be confined for several days. Dr Joop L. Smith attends.
The Cosmo program includes a five part lecture by a professor with piano pieces. He answered questions, performed Chopin, and illustrated the talk with readings. Refreshments were served by the horse committee with Mrs. Quimby as chair.
Sister Elsa's piano pupils from St Mary’s Church presented their annual recital Thursday evening at the convent filled to capacity. The program featured many pieces by diverse composers with students including Audrey Durant Camilla Costain Sandra Reynolds and Luella Fuller among others.
The record notes Shofstall earning undying recognition as part of the USS Helena survivors and leading Allied forces in Kula Gulf and New Georgia operations. It also mentions later events and that Mrs. Nathan Cushman of Portland and Sebasco Estates died Thursday in Bath.
Bath Memorial Hospital Nurses Alumni Association held its annual banquet at The Ledges Wis casset with 34 members and four guests enjoying a steak dinner. Miss Ethel Blake chaired the supper with Miss Jennie Trail and Mrs Roberta Parris assisting. Miss Gertrude Bates delivered a talk on The Alumni Means to the Graduate Nurse The Maine State Association and American Nurses Association.
Ladies Aid of Central church met at the parish house and organized a rummage sale for Thursday afternoon at the parish house. A large assortment of articles will be on sale. committee includes Mrs. Eugene Sprague Mrs. Dora L. Howard Mrs. Sherman McQuaide Mrs. Marilla L. Tarr. Members should bring a picnic lunch at 10 to prepare for the sale at 2. The meeting welcomed back Mrs. McQuade from St Petersburg and invited Rev. and Mrs. Sidney L. Dee to tea at 4 with spring flowers and lighted tapers.
William Melver, 52, of Bowdoin, died May 28 from facial fractures and asphyxia after a reported quarrel with his brother Edward. Dr Arch Morrell of Augusta conducted the autopsy. McIver waived hearing and pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 3000. held for Sagadahoc County Superior Court grand jury. warrant signed by Sheriff Charles W. Messenger.
Miss Mary F Gibbons extends an honor week to Mrs William S Owen of Montclair New Jersey who visits her daughter Mrs Roger M Luke and Mr Luke on Middle Street Tea was poured by Mrs William S Newell Mrs Thomas S Gibbons and Mrs F E Drake Dining room help included Mrs Alden Anderson Mrs Roger M Luke and Mrs Howard C Bates
North Grammar school held a Thursday track meet as an alternative to the annual picnic. Miss Enid Sawyer led the event with 11 contests for grades four to seven, awarding blue red and gold ribbons to top finishers. Prizes included potato race and relay victories with students from both boys and girls achieving honors.
A farewell tea was held at Dike School for two resigning faculty members. Principal Bernice Staples received a sterling silver plate and Edith B. Horne a purse, both with sweet pea corsages. Miss Mary Brown presented the gifts. attendees included Mrs Staples, Mrs Horne, Mrs Ladd, Mrs Young, and others. Mrs William S Owen returned to Montclair after visiting her daughter Mrs Roger Luke.
A surprise bridal shower was given for Miss Virginia Jewett a Morse High home economics teacher. The event at 69 Granite Street honored her June 11 marriage to Lawrence Muzzrell of Rumford and featured gifts, plants, and a Who Am I game with guests including Mrs. Brian Jewett and many other relatives and friends.
Iota Sigma chapter will distribute flowers to sick and shut inns during its next meeting on Tuesday June 20 at 104 Union Street. President Beulah Pratt led the business session. Deletra Hill spoke on Citizenship followed by a Q and A and refreshments by Miss Ann Day. An all day outing is planned for July.
The Armed Services require an unprecedented shipping need and seamen with papers are urgently needed. The Recruitment and Manning Organization has exhausted reserves and trainees to meet emergency requirements. Contact the U S Employment Service at 190 Front Street Bath to offer seaman services or prior sea experience.
A reader notice lists blue stamps A8 through V8 in Book Four as valid in a points system. Each stamp is worth 10 points and blue tokens serve as change. Sugar is mentioned as a key item in the rationing update.
Sagadahoc Ferry school of religious education in Woolwich closed its year with a 12 o clock picnic lunch on the grounds. Twenty one attended the service with prayer and singing. Nine children received awards, books titled New Testament Stories, including Patricia Crocker Carol Hunnewell Roberta Oliver Robert Oliver Maurice Rice Walter Rice Virginia Potter Robert Potter and Judith Crocker. Games lasted one hour and the school will reopen Oct. 3.
Miss Marilyn Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cummings of 2 Maxwell Street Cambridge Massachusetts returns home for the Sumner from Leslie School in Cambridge. She will be joined by her classmate Miss Eleanor Langley of York South Carolina who will be her house guest. Miss Cummings will be a senior in the Fall.
Puzzle lists across and down clues for a cryptic style crossword with entries like Grates Follow persistently and Coral reef plus a cryptogram quotation rivers are roads which march and carry you where you wish to go by Pascal distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc.
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