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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
2
Spring arrives with bright sun and March wind as gas coupons fall from three to one and a half gallons starting Monday. The change aims to stretch coupons over two periods, encouraging reduced driving to save gas, tires, and road wear. Officials may loosen limits during vacation months, with caution about road repairs and a coming Maine summer and Victory Garden effort.
The Bath County Press informs readers of a subscription price increase from $1.50 to $2 per year, with new subscriptions and renewals at the higher rate after May 1. Existing prepaid periods stay at the old rate, while production costs and rising expenses have necessitated the change. The note mentions the Bath Country Club community playground as a local point of interest.
War conditions temper a successful season as armed services personnel stationed nearby participate in golf. Management plans to attract male and female players and others to enjoy countryside leisure, picnics, cards, dancing, and shade. Paul V. McNutt urges golfers to balance recreation with war effort.
Richard Haskell entertained Beta Sigma Phi members at a North Street home for the annual election. Moss Pauly Metcalf served as acting president with Eraner Danforth, Jean Danforth Ess, Leonard Wetoe, Madge Stacey, and Eleanor Danforth in officer roles. Founders Day observance planned for Friday April 30. The group, organized in March 1941, includes 1909 to 1456 members nationwide. An April Fools party is set for March 30 with Eleanor Danforth and Jean Danforth hosting. Additional spring events include a special meeting April 6 and a tea April 18 with other regular meetings through April 27.
A distorted report describes a Lions Club St Patrick Day event held midweek at Sedgwick with a dinner, waltz, and social proceedings. It notes a 7 o clock start and performances by Lion Johnny Bauer and other members, but the text is heavily garbled with missing details.
A local meeting set committees for a planned minstrel show. Mrs Harry foresand and Mrs Albert lead the charge for the stage group with Reed Barnett as chair and Arthur S Cain as interlocutor. Additional committees to be formed at a later gathering scheduled for Wednesday March 24 in the Kindergarten room at the Huse school. Anyone wishing to help with the chorus is asked to contact committee members.
A Bath Maine note dated March 20 1943 from Donald J Simpson thanks Bath Memorial Hospital staff Bath Iron Works welders and local people for kindness during16 months of hospitalization after a back injury. He credits friends doctors nurses and coworkers for support and says he will remain in Gardiner Maine at 121 Lincoln Ave and hopes friends stay in touch.
In Bath, Mr. and Mrs. William Ayer of Winship Street hosted a St. Patrick's Day dinner for his 71st birthday. Attendees included Asa Morrison and Paul Cox of Natu k Mass, Walter Ayer of Gardiner, Brenton Ayer, Alex Robertson and Duncan, Cora Chapman, and their relatives. William Ayer, a retired carpenter, formerly worked at Kelly & Spear shipyard and in his own business. he was given many gifts and cards from friends local and distant.
Local ration board lists hours 9am to 3pm and notes no sales freeze. Details cover meat, cheese, fats, oils, butter, and canned fish with red coupon 2. Stamp No 12, 26, 5 A Book and B C Book coupons. fuel oil period dates. stove and space heater certificates. shoe stamp 17. surrender of War Ration Books by service members and deceased owners.
Ellery A Munsey son of Mr and Mrs Lester Munsey of 13 Pine Street left Thursday for Fort Devens. He was honored at a farewell party at his parents home where he received gifts and a purse. Neighbors plus Mr and Mrs Samuel Povich gave a card wishing him luck and a safe return. He recently recovered from ice packing injuries and has worked at Bath Iron Works and Sewall Ice Co. Refreshments were served.
A family gathering at Mrs. Gladys Walsh's home on 1168 High Street celebrated Harry Higgins, one of Bath's March 18 selectees to leave for Fort Devens. Since Morse High School graduation last June he worked at Bath Iron Works joiner shop. He received a wrist watch, an army ring, and money while relatives, including his mother Mrs. Rose Higgins and siblings, attended the party.
Flora Smith of Bath and Corp. William E. Milliken U S A A F announce their engagement. Flora a WAAC member stationed at Des Moines Iowa while William serves at Jackson Army Air Base Mississippi. He is a 1939 Shead Memorial graduate and former Bath Iron Works employee. No wedding date set. A separate fire destroyed the home of Wallace Berry in Mechanic Falls, insured loss over 1000 dollars. structure leveled in under 30 minutes.
Frank F. Nedeau Jr USCG stationed at Biddeford has returned to duty following a 48 hour furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank F Nedeau at 816 Middle Street He says Coast Guard work is highly interesting and he is most contented
Miss Florence Porter state dental hygienist began five week stint at Dike School Bath examining teeth of Junior Primary and other elementary grades. Parents will be notified of examination days and times and mothers urged to attend. She will discuss needed fillings and cleaning and give classroom talks on brushing teeth and diet for strong teeth. The Bath dental clinic project began in 1938 and is funded this year by scrap metal sales organized by students.
Bath Memorial hospital announced the purchase of the City Laundry at 518 Washington street. The hospital will operate the laundry in its current site solely for institutional use and take possession April 1. Florence Robinson will supervise the work at the new location and Howard Kaler plans to pursue defense work.
The Ladies' Aid of Central church met at the parish house with president Mrs. Alfred Rowe presiding. They voted to hold the annual Easter sale on Thursday afternoon April 15, omitting the chicken salad supper due to rationing. A Welsh rarebit lunch with condiments and desserts will be served for a nominal fee, and aprons holders novelties and food will be on sale. Committees will be appointed next Thursday. The group finished a quilt and began another, with refreshments served by Mrs. Rowe Mrs. Sanborn and Mrs. Rich.
Troop 50 BBA launches a 15 week spring program at the YMCA starting Monday March 22. Boys may join if they attend at least 75 percent of meetings. Outdoor activities and conditioning highlighted with the regular Scout program. Mrs. Raymond Church to outline plans. All members meet at the Court House at 7 p.m. for a long hike. no food should be taken. Mrs Ralph Bragg hosted her contract club luncheon at her North Street home Thursday.
The Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting after a public supper led by Mrs. Glen nora Moore. Mrs. Elva Green of Skowhegan will visit Tuesday evening, with the 62nd anniversary and a reception for Mrs. Caroline Thompson planned for April 6. Beulah lodge Richmond and others invited. Mrs. Green to visit Evening Star Brunswick Monday.
A farewell party was held at the Salvation Army hall on Water Street for George Fox son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Fox of Meadowway prior to his departure from Portland where he worked in a shipyard. He will report to Camp Devens Monday. The event featured patriotic decorations a cake with American flags gifts from hosts sister Mrs Alfred Proctor and refreshments for over 30 friends organized by the Salvation Army Ladies Home League secretary Mrs D M Fleming.
Gerald B. Dill 18 and Russell M. Turcotte 19 from Bath completed basic training at the U S Naval Training Station Newport Rhode Island and qualified for enrollment in Navy trade schools. Dill, Morse High graduate, has brothers in the Army and Turcotte will attend Armed Guard School after a stint at Morse and work at Bath Iron Works.
A wartime exhortation urges unlimited effort and citizen cooperation to avoid civilian suffering seen in allies. It stresses productive rehearsal of plans, avoids complacency, and warns that even mockery could hurt survival. The message ends with a reminder that today’s skeptic could be tomorrow’s lifesaver.
A Bath native described as irreplaceable in the aviation industry is highlighted as highly valuable to manufacturers across the United States, underscoring his unique contribution and importance to American airplane production.
The Far and Near Missionary Society of Corliss Street church met for an all day session at Mrs. Jacob Wheeler’s home. Members sewed hospital garments and bandages, shared a noon picnic, and held a March business meeting led by President Mrs. Wilfred Chaney.
The Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met Wednesday at the parsonage on Middle street with ten present. Two quilts were tacked and a note announced the next meeting will be with Mrs William Chaney at 377 Middle street. Attendees included Mrs William Hatch, Mrs Harold Walker, Mrs George Allen, Mrs Benjamin Coombs, Mrs Ira Bryden, Mrs Walter Taylor, Mrs Florence Robbins, Mrs Chester Plant, Mrs Wilfred Chaney, and Mrs Frederick P Moffatt.
The Dike Parent-Teacher Association held a Thursday session in the Dike School teachers’ room with Earl Kimble presenting colored slides of Colorado Virginia and local scenery including a trip on the steamer Virginia to Boothbay and Casco Bay near Portland and Peaks Island. Refreshments followed as hostesses served. A brief business meeting reported on the recent card party and the next regular meeting was slated for March 30 at the Dike School.
The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church met in the ladies parlor Wednesday at two. They voted to hold the annual Easter sale in April while omitting the usual Easter supper due to rationing. A follow up meeting is planned next Wednesday to discuss sale plans. Members present included Mrs. Joseph L. Dauphin president and several other named attendees.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met at K P hall last week. Three sisters Lucy Stover Gertrude Stewart and Susie Daley were reported ill. Members voted to send gifts to sons serving in the armed forces. The St Patrick's Day themed program was well received.
The Employer Transportation department at Bath Iron Works starts operating the first bus service with other routes pending rival of more buses. Schedules are being prepared for the new routes as six additional buses are expected within a week.
A mixed puzzle page lists across and down crossword clues with numbers, plus a cryptogram quotation DEAD SCANDALS FORM GOOD SUBJECTS FOR DISSECTION BYRON. The page credits King Features Syndicate, Inc. and includes a cryptogram solution string.
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