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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
2
The article argues that a high national income does not ensure real purchasing power. It explains money as a symbol for labor and goods, notes barter origins, and stresses that food costs drive living costs. It highlights high production costs, farmer efficiency, and the need for modern methods to raise living standards and conserve resources.
The Augusta hearing on a state bond to back Portland port development drew strong support despite Rockland opposition which urged equal aid for Rockland as a fishing port. William S. Newell of Bath Iron Works, head of the Portland Port Authority, argued for passage, highlighting bright prospects for Portland and Maine and predicting millions more tons of shipping if approved.
The article highlights Bath’s Red Cross drive amid World War II, noting a record-high quota due to wartime needs. It calls on residents to meet and surpass the target, praising Red Cross work for service members at home and abroad and urging immediate contributions to ensure a successful conclusion.
Voters in Bath re elected Mayor Walter C Rogers for a fifth term with minimal contest from former Mayor Harold P Small on a Citizens ticket. Elections indicated Rogers will lead a harmonious city government and pursue plans including Bath and Portland trade ambitions and a major railway terminal vision advocated by Mr Newell, highlighted as a testament to foresight and varied achievements.
Through Maine a large snow reserve remains in the northern areas while fluctuating temperatures have caused frequent day melts followed by nightly freezes. This pattern allows gradual moisture release and reduces flood risk that early long thaws might have produced.
Howard Reynolds USN completes a 14 month overseas leave with family at 4 Valley Road. A farewell party at times shows honors and souvenirs from travels, including a captured German rifle and coins from Europe, honoring his service.
The Troop 53 committee schedules a Father and Son banquet for March 27 at the Knights of Columbus hall on Water Street. Romeo Biette leads the Scout oath and law at the meeting, with plans to host the event and a later Green Bar session addressing a troop library.
Bath Maine soldiers and sailors receive updates on service members stationed in Iowa France England and the Pacific. Pvt Joseph Swanton reports daily Red Cross letters from Sioux Falls Hospital. Pvt Fortier in France earns commendation from Gen Patton for aiding a Merzig raid. Sgt Belanger earns second Oak Leaf Cluster. Pvt Oulton Hart Luxembourg honors noted. Marines Angell and Pierce complete boot training at Camp Lejeune and report to Washington DC posts. Sgt Pinkham wounded in action decorated Purple Heart. Additional notes cover Capt Smith McG transfer and LST 571 crew in Philippines with prior Bath work ties.
James Papa vacil SC 2/c and others undergo medical and psychological tests at Keesler Field to determine air crew training paths. Private Robert L. Gannon, wounded in Germany, receives the Purple Heart and is in reconditioning. Lt. Albert E. Whitney Jr. returns from leave to Childress Air Field. S/Sgt. Henry Grimard has 50 missions as an aerial photographer with the 15th AAF in Italy.
Second Selectman Lendall L. Greene introduced a bill to improve the West Point road in Phippsburg. A Feb 28 hearing favored passage. State funding will cover the work, and N A Cushman of Sebasco Estates donated land damage free of charge, pleasing residents and city users alike.
Gershon Trott three-year-old son of Mrs Esther Trott Mount Vernon avenue Augusta celebrated his birthday with a party. Guests included Beatrice Trott Junior and Cecil Blais Rita Constance and Donald Roderique Tressa LaCroix Donald Mayo and grandmother Mrs Margaret Lang. Miss Jeanette Dube helped with refreshments.
Charles A. Lermond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Lermond of Weeks Street, departed Tuesday for Storrs Connecticut to enroll at the State University for military service training. A surprise party at their home Saturday night honored him with sixteen attendees, games and refreshments.
A Bath man, T/5 Allan H Atwood, USA, stationed in France, writes to his parents about his year and a half overseas after training in Aberdeen and Texarkana. He recalls visiting Paris sights including the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame, notes the Red Cross clubs and a swimming pool, mentions fuel and food shortages, and acknowledges transfers from service to infantry. He signs off with affection and reassurance.
The Army and Navy Wives met at the U. S. C. hall with President Mrs. Vernon Stuber presiding. Members voted to pay dues annually and organized a rummage sale with Mrs. Stuber as chair. Hostesses Mrs. Edward Parker and Mrs. Harry Boucher served, and the next meeting at U. S. O. hall will feature a white elephant sale with members urged to bring items.
A recount of ballots for financial secretary in the Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers shows Parker 600, French 584, Fish 238, with Parker of Lisbon Falls elected. Other officers elected include Mulligan of Brunswick president Coombs of Bath vice president Blakeney of Bath recording secretary Colby of Bath treasurer.
Charles Rogers of Winnegance reported the birth of twin heifers on Thursday evening in his barn. The event was noted as an interesting local occurrence with no further details provided about the cattle.
Millard A Sisk of South Gardiner employed at Bath Iron Works was knocked under by the Pine Tree Limited on the Maine Central Friday night as the train passed a freight on a siding. He was taken to Gardiner General Hospital in fair condition.
Walter Bartlett of Bath pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. Judge Gardiner Deering fined $100 and $4.70 costs for the first charge and $25 and $6.40 costs for the second, with 30 and 60 day jail terms respectively and an extra 60 days in default of payment. Bartlett’s car allegedly crashed with a 1937 Chevrolet on Washington Street, then damaged two houses. Seven intoxication cases were heard with usual fines. one respondent received six months probation.
Everett Johnson of Groton Connecticut has been named director of the Bath USO to replace E H Robinson who leaves to become general secretary of the Southington YMCA USO. Johnson will report Friday after a year and three months with the Groton Industrial USO guiding housing tenants tied to Electric Boat Co. He visited Bath last Friday with Ernest Smith from the YMCA USO National Office and met the Bath USO operating committee. Robinson departed Wednesday for Southington and returned to Bath Friday with Johnson, remaining until Sunday to transfer duties before leaving for his new post.
Dr. Milton C. Stephenson visited Ezra B. French chapter R. A. M. in Damariscotta Monday evening as District Deputy Grand High Priest. He was accompanied by John L. Sise and Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson. After a brief meeting with several addresses, refreshments were served.
Les Camarades held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of James Royal on North street. A welcome visitor was Mrs. Earle Storer of Rockland, formerly of Bath, spending the winter here, as a member. The program opened with a Victor Herbert Quiz conducted by Mr. Royal, followed by a sequence of quintet, trio, solos, and duets with performances by Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Rice, Mr. Ramsay, Miss Melcher, Mrs. Storer, and others, with piano accompaniments by Mrs. Albee and Mrs. Sheiler.
The Huse PTA hosted a two week telephone bridge party with prizes awarded in three games. In auction high went to Mrs Wilfred The beau and low to Theodore Burns. In contract high was Mrs Edward Pome roy and low to Mrs Just Wold. In whist high earned by Mrs Ella Despres and low to Miss Gloria Comeau.
Mr and Mrs George Farnham are spending a few days in Boston enjoying a brief visit.
A compact list of crossword clues across and down with standard terms. Includes Hawaiian dish, legal terms, anatomy, flora parts, and various general knowledge prompts. Also contains a Cryptoquote quotation attributed to Barthelemy, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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