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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
2
Rats at the Bath city dump have multiplied and spread into neighborhoods. With the dump to be abandoned for a new site, a State official will arrive soon to begin extermination. Details of the method are unclear, but residents seek effective results.
A compact pamphlet explains socialism as sharing cows, communism as government milk, and fascism as keeping cows while selling the milk to the state. It notes the shift in rubber markets after World War II, as synthetic rubber emerges, reducing natural rubber's role in cans and sealing compounds.
The author laments litter and neglect in Bath and urges residents to keep streets, parks, and roadsides tidy as before the war. Highlighting William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works, the piece praises his public spirit and contributions to many institutions, noting one person can influence community welfare.
Sagadahoc county veteran senator from Bowdoinham Neil S. Bishop declares his bid for Maine Agriculture Commissioner. Described as a successful Maine farmer with deep farming knowledge, he is supported by friends countywide and projected to satisfy farmers and dairymen statewide.
City officials plan converting the old Boston boat wharf into a parking area for Bath Iron Works buses and trucks to ease congestion near the Front street garage opposite the city park. The move aims to relieve traffic and benefit motorists by removing the current bottleneck.
About 45 Sacred Heart circle members attended a covered dish supper at Knights of Columbus hall on Water Street. Walter Norton showed slides of memorial services and First Communion at St Marys church, with a long committee led by Louise Edgett. Next meeting set for Tuesday July 3. The Youth Program opened at Huse school with 75 people. A USO hall dance for youths up to 19, with service men admitted by guest tickets, featured Joe Avery’s orchestra. A swing shift dance and an all-ages teenage event follow. Thursday open house at USO plus street fair collaboration with Cosmopolitan club.
The executive committee of the Council of Community Agencies met at the Bath Lumber company office to plan fall work. The next executive session is set for Tuesday August 14 at the home of Mrs Linwood Haynes on Green Street. The full council will convene in September rather than July 10 as previously announced.
Mary Ellen Carney WAC and Harry B Carney Jr USNR arrived home to visit their mother. Mary Ellen served in Italy for two years while Harry was a Michigan freshman who entered service in 1942. Sgt Mary Carney bade her father farewell at the airport. both have been stationed in Italy. Pvt Lewis and wife and their 2 year old son await his return from the Army Medical Corps in New York. Staff Sergeant Donald E Flagg of Bath Maine is cited for Combat Infantryman Badge in Italy with the 10th Mountain Division. Pvt Stephen E Crosby USA received an honorable medical discharge and returned to Bath. Orrin Crosby thanks the Times for timely paper delivery and notes affection for the Hellcats destroyers. Pfe Frederick S Marr USA from Bath on a 30 day furlough at Lovell General Hospital Fort Devens. Seabee Hurd, Morse High School alumnus, on overseas leave in Bath. Davis Hamilton, 21, aerial gunner from Springfield promoted to Technical Sergeant with the 291st Black Death A-26 Invader group in the European Theater, prior welder at Bath Iron Works. Serg Howard of Bath arrives at Charleston Port for 30 days leave then returns to overseas duty. Brig Gen James T Duke processes leave at the port and plans to return home. Sergeant Howard awarded Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and served since Oct 1942. Edward J Perry of Bowdoin, formerly Bath, home on 30-day leave after 47 months in the South Pacific with the 804th Aviation Engineers. After leave he reports to Atlantic City for reassignment.
C R Preston M M 1 c U S N and Mrs Preston return to Newport R I where Mr Preston is stationed after a week with Mrs Preston's parents Mr and Mrs Harlan E McFarland of Woolwich Sgt Gerard Cote US A A F formerly of Old Town leaves Tuesday for Laredo Texas where he is now stationed after two weeks with his mother Mrs Louis St Louis 492 Washington street
Reports highlight Allied advances across the Siegfried line and Danube campaigns, the liberation of Dachau, and massive river crossings. Veterans from East Boston, Bath, and Brunswick are noted with wounds, commendations, and home furloughs. Also covered are naval and air actions including Okinawa, Tokyo strikes, and Ninth Air Force promotions.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Geneau of Lemont announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys Mary Geneau to Orville Eugene Small son of Mr and Mrs Charles Small of Popham Beach. Miss Geneau a Morse High School class of 45 graduate and office employee at Bath Iron Works. Mr Small is a machinist at the same plant. The wedding will occur later in the summer.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hawkes of Phippsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Betty Harper to Stanley W Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Perkins of Popham Beach. Miss Harper is a Sears Roebuck Co office worker on Center street and Morse High School class of 45 graduate. Perkins is employed at Bath Iron Works. No wedding date set.
Mrs J Paul Cushman and her son Thomas of Arlington Virginia visit the Summer home of Mr and Mrs John Howe on Upper Washington Street Mrs Cushman is the daughter of the Howes Mr Cushman has returned to the Bureau of Ships Navy Department after accompanying his family north
Oliver Lennon Jr of Bath is visiting his paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Lennon of South Gardiner. Mrs Edna Lennon of Bath is also accompanying them.
Abraham E Greenblatt son of Mr and Mrs Solomon K Greenblatt was promoted June 1 from Petty Officer 1st class to Chief Shipfitter. He trains in the Admiralty Islands after work as a welder at South Portland Shipbuilding, Boston Navy Yard, and Bath Iron Works. Morse High 1934 alumnus played basketball and football. brother Iscar W Morse 1936 class captain now Private in First Marine Division Okinawa formerly Hyde Windlass worker.
John D. Winwood, Coxswain, U S N R, 20, from 12 Milan Street Bath, arrives at the world largest naval receiving station under the U S Naval Training and Distribution Center for reclassification and reassignment at Shoemaker California. He served aboard merchant vessels and has Atlantic and Pacific duty. wife Priscilla Mae Win Sides at the above address.
Paul William Hurd age 19 machinist’s mate third class of 481 Washington Street has finished an 18 month duty tour in the ice clad Aleutians with the 138th Seabee Battalion. Former Bath Lumber Co. employee, Hurd observed lumber and served with distinction during service.
S/Sgt. Malcolm J. Miller of Bath Maine and the 232nd Infantry Regiment of the 42nd Rainbow Division receive the Combat Infantryman Badge for ground combat in France and Germany. Miller joined Bath Iron Works as a welder, helped push from the Hardt Mountains to the Austrian border, and helped capture Wurzburg Scheinfurt Furth and parts of Munich while earning two battle stars.
Friends and family learn Niles Perkins Jr. USNR is recovering at Bethsada Hospital Washington after contracting infantile paralysis and spinal meningitis. Son of Capt Niles L Perkins Togus and Bowdoin alum who played football and track before military service. Employed Bath Iron Works then trained at Great Lakes Grove City college and Naval Radio and Radar School. John De Long leaves for Baltimore after days of leave. completes Merchant Marine training and will receive his ce omans papers at Sheepshead Bay Friday.
The new address for Clarence A. Dunkleman S 2c USN is Sampson Draft No 11 11 N A T E Pensacola Fla Seaman Dunkleman recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs Emerson Workman Washington Street for a week after completing his duties.
Les Camarades met Wednesday of last week at Mrs Fred H Cary's home with Mrs Cary hosting and Allan Ramsay presiding. A music quiz followed by a program featured many solo duets and choral numbers performed by guests and members including Miss Melcher, Mrs Albee, Mr Ramsay, and others.
Six year old Richard Legasse of West Bath was hit by a Plymouth sedan on Center Street near Washington and taken to Memorial hospital with bruises on both hips. Officers report brakes failed. car mounted sidewalk and stopped at Bath Variety store. Driver was Mrs Ella Jaquith of 98 Academy Street.
Past Masters association met in Enterprise grange hall in Richmond last week. Seven teen past masters and two present masters attended with 46 members at supper. The program opened with community singing, then readings by Edward W. Haggett and a pantomime by Helen Bishop. Mrs. Bernice Sturtevant sang in the program, and Mrs. Lulu Lemont led a quiz. A violin solo by Melvin Pratt and a patriotic tableau by Mary Pratt followed, with Lizzie Haggett at the piano. James Lemont closed with an account of a Florida trip.
A special Youth Recreation Council meeting chaired by Miss Dora Bridges prepared a summer program funded by the U S O and coordinated with Lambert Park Teen Age Canteen. Activities include opening day June 26 at Huse School with outdoor sports indoor games boxing instruction for older youths and a community dance series every other Friday under U S O supervision.
A couple from Lemont Street left Wednesday for a two week vacation visiting Mrs Geneau s parents in New Brunswick with Aime Boudreau of Portland. They plan stops in Montreal and Quebec to visit relatives before returning home.
Miss Thelma V Dearing led a Wednesday recital at Wesley Methodist Church with piano ensembles and solos. Highlights included two and three piano pieces, prize winners Virginia Dow Beverl Higgins Annette Godfrey Pauline Colby, and honorable mentions.
Mrs Philip Brown formerly Miss Mary Bates hosted a stork shower at Mrs Robert Milliken’s Academy Street home Friday evening with joint hostesses Mrs Jami Barrett and a buffet lunch. Prize winners for bridge included Mrs John Prene and Mrs Brown. attendees included Mrs Isabelle King and several others.
Miss Alice Minott returns to Phippsburg from Winter Park Florida traveling with her sister Mrs Joseph Bennet For the past year Miss Minot has been director of Physical Education at Rollins College.
A puzzle page listing across and down clues for a weekly crossword and a cryptoquote quotation. The puzzle includes entries such as public vehicle sheltered side roll as a sail sea eagle slowly long view permits a Slavic speaking person pronoun droop in middle grow old dexterous act to forego female deer loud noise employ s tatter haul Greek letter affected manners discover obnoxious children liberates breaks suddenly narrate attempt pig pen and down clues ringlet constellation. The cryptoquote reads IF WE BE HONEST WITH OUR SELVES WE SHALL BE HONEST WITH EACH OTHER MACDONALD.
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