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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
2
The editorial stresses indispensability of oil industry employees for war mobilization. It cites that all engines of war rely on refined products and trained lab and refinery staff. It notes Allied air power consumes vast aviation fuel and praises the industry for meeting extraordinary wartime demands.
Residents and summer visitors in Bath and Popham push for a hard surfaced Bath to Popham Beach road with a cross road at Bodwell grange hall and river route near McIntire’s turn. The new Huse Memorial school and local education facilities receive praise while OPA measures to regulate food prices test in Maine towns, starting in Augusta.
A new experiment may become a standard in cities nationwide. A published price list on nearly all food items would guide grocers on what prices to charge for any given item.
The seventh grade at North Grammar School closed the year with a program featuring poems and songs by students Joan Shaw Barbara Dunton Isabella Kingsbury Roseline Cormier George Dole Donald Sylvester Robert Erskine Robert Lowery Astrid Hendrikson John Ellis and Betty Chadbourne led by chairwoman with assistants Patsy Cowan and Maurice Warner. Donald Shorette announced the event and refreshments of ginger ale floats candy and cookies were served.
The Bath Memorial Hospital increases treatment rates effective June 15 due to higher operating costs. New charges include children’s ward 3.75 per day, general ward 4.50, maternity 4.75, private rooms 5.50 to 6.50, semi private 6, operating room 3 to 15, delivery room 12, lab 1.25 to 6, X ray 6 to 18. The 50 bed addition advances and nurses home expansion plans target improved facilities.
F Leroy Stuber of Richmond becomes manager of the Bath office after three years directing the Augusta Maine office. Robert Co Steele of Bath resigns. Dr C Bartle Richardson sells Brunswick Hospital to Dr M J Dionne. hospital now 52 beds with lab and nurses’ quarters. Richardson to continue private practice in Brunswick.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd J. Bailey travel to New York where Mr. Bailey attends a series of Red Cross conferences while Mrs. Bailey rests. Dr. Virginia Hamilton is mentioned as part of the family. The trip spans a week with activities centered on conferences and respite.
In Richmond at the Saguadhoc Superior Court the first jury of the June term returned a sealed verdict granting Mrs. Louise A. Oakes $2000 in an alienation of affections suit against Mrs. Edith Stevens. A related reprevener action against Hartley Ranger over a 1940 Studebaker sedan was dismissed with a $1 verdict after a directed ruling.
Seven seventh grade pupils at Central Grammar School receive seven point pins and health certificates. Donald McRae and Robert Higgins also win five year certificates. Several students were not tardy or absent last term. The class presented the Navy barracks with puzzles and word puzzles, and contributed to the SO with mounted paper crafts.
John Parker Bath Salvage Committee chairman outlines how to prepare tin cans for the August scrap drive. Cans should be rinsed washed and flattened ends tucked inside not fully removed labels removed and ends cut away enough to fit inside the can. Cans not properly prepared will be rejected by recycling plants and shipping districts. Mrs Frank Cox and daughter Patricia visit relatives in East Braintree and Washington Street.
A wartime notice lists last days to use or purchase rationed items across books and coupons. Coffee with Coupon No. 24 from Book 1 by July 3. red stamps for meats and other items. Blue stamps for can goods by July 7. sugar purchases with Coupon 13 by Oct 31. shoes by July 22. gas and tires terms for A B C books. fuel oil coupons by Sept 30. Added rationing guidance notes veteran growers may obtain extra via local boards.
Mrs Belle Brown hosted the WCTU meeting on Deering street and the group laid plans for a recruit service on June 22 at Mrs Mary Besaw home plus an August picnic at the old Morse shipyard site in Winneganee. Committees were named for refreshments and logistics and members sent flowers to the sick including Mrs Helen Davis and Miss Alma Reid.
Dr H Eleanor Blish director division of maternal and child welfare for Maine will be in Bath June 22 to give whooping cough inoculations. The program has physician approval. The first of three inoculations will be given at two o clock at the Red Cross Nurses office Provisional street. A 25 cent charge will cover materials. About 65 inoculations have been completed in Bath. Whooping cough is a serious disease with high risk for young children and can lead to pneumonia or heart injury.
Indications point to one of Sebasco Lodge’s busiest seasons despite gas shortages and wartime troubles. Management reports a flood of reservation requests and early bookings, driven by a reputation for quality food and service and on site entertainment.
The Mizpah class meets at 194 North Street with Mrs. Gilbert Young presiding. Committees appointed include Calling Mrs. Gilbert Young and Mrs. Floyd Barnes. Program and Social Mrs. Frank Chamberlain. Lookout Miss Eleanor Wright Miss Eleanor Mills and Mrs. George Corey. Flower Mrs. Kenneth Thayer. A business meeting and Bible study, followed by a social, are planned. an outing replaces a regular meeting.
The Arrowsic school held a Mexico talk by Mrs Langdon N Thistle who spoke of customs and showed Mexican curios. The Annual Temperance program followed with recitations and pledges signed by 14 pupils.
The flag of the United States marks its 166th birthday on June 14. The piece praises Old Glory as a symbol of freedom, unity, and patriotism, noting its endurance through war and its role in inspiring justice and liberty for all Americans.
Miss Norma Steussy, a Morse High School class of 1942 member attending Chamberlain School in Boston, arrives for summer with her parents at Middle Street home and later enters Bath Iron Works in Bath to assist in the transportation office.
Mr and Mrs Walter Wassmund of Middle Street return home Tuesday from New Harbor where they were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kittredge Mr Wassmund who works at Bath Iron Works is on his annual two weeks vacation.
A cryptogram style puzzle page lists across and down clues with numerous garbled words and some legible entries. The page includes a sample cryptoquote quote attributed to Burke and a standard King Features Syndicate distribution note.
The Research Class of Corliss Street Church met last Wednesday with Mrs. Rose Midel street. most members attended except two. Winnie Mudge, a longtime member, will soon move to Lynnfield Mass to live with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tremain. A farewell party was held and she received an underarm bag from friends. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Fanny Burden hosted, serving cakes and ice cream. The class took group and individual pictures, Anna Allen presided as president, reports were read and approved, and the treasury was reported healthy. The class voted to send a shower of cards to Martha Cutting the oldest member bedbound at the Old Ladies Home. Martha, who will turn 88 in August, received a vote of thanks to Mrs. Cooper for hosting two consecutive months. The July meeting is set for July 7 in the vestry. A humorous reading by Mrs. Mabel Shepard brightened the social hour. Other attendees included Mrs. Anna Allen, Mrs. Maud Clark, Mrs. Lizzie French, Mrs. Winnie Mudge, Mrs. Harriet Blasdell, Mrs. Gertrude Hutchins, Mrs. Annie Curtis, Mrs. Emma Oaley and Mrs. Fanny Burden.
The article lists state officers and guests at a Brunswick and Waterville event. It notes corsages for attendees and a reception program supervised by Mrs. Annie Lemont including prayers, dances, readings, and songs. Notable participants include Miss Juanita Estes, Miss Suzanne Gildart, and Mrs. Frances Clark among organizers. Mrs. Edward Meade visits Sedgwick with her father A M Cutler.
A fragmented report notes a local incident where a group, described as meanest tribf, robs soldiers and discusses financial details about buying cigarettes and sending small payments. The text mentions containers, a 2 Front Street address, and unclear financial changes.
The Morse High School class of 198% held a gym reception Friday evening with patriotic red white and blue decorations. Veterans and visiting friends attended as teachers and family joined Principal Horace P Hierrick and guests in a festive, music filled celebration.
The Garden Club Federation of Maine conducted its twelfth annual convention at the State House Senate Chamber in Augusta. Speakers included Governor Sumner Sewall and nationally known guests. organizations like the Nationals Council of State Garden Clubs and University of Maine Extension Services supported the event.
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