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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
2
War Department advice to mail Easter greetings early aligns with growing focus on spiritual life in conflict. The piece reflects on soldiers overseas, the contrast with prewar Easter memories, and the enduring link between the soldier, God, and family through Easter messages.
An wartime appeal urges use of V mail to cut space 49 letters per regular letter and protect shipment space for plasma and other cargo. It notes V mail reaching destinations reliably, with two billion letters delivered and none lost, urging civilians to ask at post offices for V mail paper.
Long cold period is cracking hard roads as frost thaws and surfaces break up prompting anticipated repairs this season. The winter kept soil unplowed and snowed so exposed ground faced extreme cold. Food Administration suddenly urges eating blueberry pie and muffins from frozen berries, a quirky note in the easing frost.
Despite the Food Administration saying ample blueberry and strawberry supplies exist, sellers are urged to place frozen berries on sale. In Brunswick, the youth accused of Thursday night arson has been captured and, if convicted, is unlikely to ignite more fires soon.
At Sagadahoe Probate Court second session held Tuesday, Judge Arthur J. Dunton presiding, various wills filed, executors appointed, accounts settled, licenses to sell real estate granted, and bonds approved for estates including Hinckley Richmond Putnam Lunenburg Stevens Georgetown Edwards Bath Hodgkins Bath Stephens Woolwich and Jewett Bath.
The Bath register records numerous transfers of land and buildings involving residents and local entities on Maxwell Street Washington Street Meadow Way Leboy Court Bowdoin Phippsburg and Topsham with transfers between Hartnett Moulton Spear Kaler James Howard Commmons and others. Also noted are a Winterport Bangor or Orlando Florida note from Mrs John Brown about Lieut Col Orr overseas service and mild winter weather in Florida.
Miss Warriet C. Larrabee of Bath writes from Sampson Naval Hospital about the American Red Cross Military and Naval Welfare Service. She details hospital recreation work, crafts, letter writing, and care for wounded in Halloran and England General hospitals, the Gray Ladies, and the Motor Corps, plus Christmas efforts and family outreach.
Mr and Mrs Hartwell Little of Cooks Corner Brunswick celebrated their sweet first wedding anniversary with about 20 neighbors and friends. They received gifts, a delicious supper was served by the hostess, and guests included Mrs Frances Grover Mrs Alfred Simmons Moses Sarah Koncowles Mr and Mrs Ralph Eastman and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Little Mrs Ruth Prince Mrs Rose Graffam Mr and Mrs Carl Danforth Mrs John Alalstein Mrs Abbie Graffam and daughter and Mrs Jessie Wallace.
Thursday marked the 42nd anniversary of the Colonial club, founded March 17, 1902, celebrated as former president Harry C Webber and current president Elwood Toothaker exchanged felicitations in the clubrooms. Secretaries and treasurers included Mr Webber and Herbert Goodwin of Portland, with Goodwin’s brother James in Chestnut Street caring for an injured foot, and Mr Goodwin expected to resume duties at Bath Tron Works in April.
At the Roland Smith Post American Legion meeting last Tuesday endorsement was given to the Legion Omnibus bill for Congress. It seeks veteran rehabilitation, widows and orphans protection, re employment methods for returning service members, and hospitalization for disabled veterans. Maine posts urged Senators Brewster White and Representative to support the bill without reservations. Plans included Legion ritual for WWII veterans, a March 28 ceremony, and a bowling tourney with captains Edmund Arsenault and Howard Pratt. The post addressed hospitalization disputes for WWII veterans and clarified Togus hospital care per Col. Malcolm Stoddard, with reports to Post Commander Gardiner D. Rogers.
Girl Scout Leaders Association met at 218 Washington street with Mrs. Frederick Burditt. Mrs. Morton Young presided and discussed next year’s troop activities. Louis Dole gave an instructive talk on International Friendship and ideas to adopt. Next meeting on April 19 with Mrs. Frank S. Saunders.
About half of Gath's $21,500 Red Cross War Fund quota has been raised though most homes have been contacted. The campaign urges more giving to sustain global relief work for wounded and needy, with Central Maine Power Co. on Front Street serving as daily and Saturday headquarters for donations.
The Dromore Farm Bureau met on March 15 at the Orange Hall with 14 members and three visitors. Miss MacGregory spoke on family food plans for 1944 titled Feeding ourselves from our cellar shelves. Miss Nason of the University of Maine extension service attended and outlined the year’s program focusing on conserving food and clothing with pre war materials repurposed into modern styles. A covered dish luncheon followed at noon.
Mrs Langdon Green of Bowery Street Portland died Friday. Local residents recall her long service to community groups and her family mourns her passing with funeral arrangements pending.
Congress member Wigglesworth cites Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers Associations findings on Region 1 FPHA sites including Bath Portland Pittsfield New London Weymouth and Chicopee. The reports allege mismanagement high costs unsafe sites poor infrastructure and neglect, prompting Lambert Park residents to seek safety and improved living conditions.
Winter Street Men's club met in the parlor Thursday evening with a fine supper by the Ladies Auxiliary. A technicolor lumbering film from Douglas fir country depicted from tree cutting to finished timber. Lieut. Gordon Lake attended as a guest. next and final meeting planned for March 30.
The Ladies Aid of First Baptist Church met last week in the vestry. They planned to send a food box to a worthy family and voted to hold another meeting next Wednesday afternoon for a task. A large quilt was tacked and a social hour enjoyed. Attendees included Mrs Free man Crosby and others, plus guest Mrs Victoria Brown of Gardiner. Mrs Etta Stuart left Friday for Nobleboro to visit cousins Ellsworth Sidelin ger and wife.
Consumer ration notices list periods and stamps for meats and fats, processed foods, sugar, shoes, fuel oil, gasoline, and tire inspection. It cites red, blue, and aeroplane stamps in Books One to Four with values of 10 points or one point, and deadlines through May 8 or June 30.
Jam es Chattley of Upper Washington Street pleaded guilty in Municipal Court before Judge Gardner Deermty for operating a vehicle under intoxicating liquor. He was fined 100 dollars plus 13.63 costs or three months in Augusta jail. A second local man pleaded guilty to intoxication and disturbing the peace and received 80 days in Augusta jail after prior similar charges and a recent 30 day jail term.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street Baptist church held an all day meeting in the vestry. Members tacked three quilts and enjoyed a noon box lunch as they reported gratifying progress. A follow up session was voted for next Wednesday at 1 30 to finish remaining quilts with tacking. Ada Sweetser and Flossie Beals visited Portsmouth guests of Ardenne Stott and attended the Carlton Stott wedding at the Naval chapel.
Across and Down clues mix wordplay and definitions from a historic puzzle page. Entries span animals fixtures songs and objects with a cryptogram quote from Lord LYTTON at stormy distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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