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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1943
Page
3
Selectmen who also serve as assessors will hold tax adjustment sessions at the Town Hall on April 1 2 and 3 to hear property owners and correct assessments as agreed with residents and the board. The item also notes local weather lore and community tidbits.
Parker Head villagers support War stamps at the schoolhouse and PTA plans include a March 25 meeting. readings on air raid bells, church events, birthday gatherings, and local visits fill a busy notice with school notes, health committee, and Red Cross involvement.
Mrs. Edward Hamblett, Third District PTA President, addressed a large Parker Head gathering last week at a school of instruction. The group, formed less than a year ago, planned to furnish the schoolroom with screens before warm weather. The School League pupils pledged a new screen door. Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson left for several weeks in Naugatuck, Conn., to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. William Hill.
Popham Circle held its March social at Popham Library with Miss Frances Robie directing entertainments including games and Irish songs. Refreshments served by members of the committee. note on a letter from Mrs. Fischer of Carmel, N Y and local volunteers at the new observation post. Several local residents and happenings noted including school attendance, postal pay bill in Washington, a grass fire, and various visits and travels of town residents.
Friends report Pvt. Guy Hynes son of Mr and Mrs William Hynes is convalescing satisfactorily after a recent operation at the Army hospital Camp Kearns Utah where he is in basic training Mrs Hynes and daughter Mrs William Kistler have been with him for ten days and expect to return home soon.
A South End man pleaded not guilty in Municipal court to intoxication and disturbing the peace of his family after brandishing an axe at home. Judge Gar diner R. Deering found him guilty and sentenced him to 90 days in Augusta jail. The complainant, his wife, testified he returned intoxicated, went to the cellar, and brandished the axe, prompting her to seek police protection.
The Rev James E Walter of Boston spoke at Central church Sunday guiding a 10 45 sermon Why Missions highlighting missions impact on local churches nations and world peace He compared church missionaries to Madame Chiang Kai shek and shared notes from a 430 discussion with church officials later that day Tea was served by deaconesses and the Winter Street Fireside club guests heard a Mexico talk by Walter.
Mrs Sherman L Morse returned from Quincy with time in Miss., visiting sister Mrs Frank Oliver. Mrs Herbert Morse hosted the Squaw club evening with two auction tables. First prize went to Mrs Edgar Oliver, second to Mrs Frank Perry. Refreshments followed. Friends of Mildred Wilson report recovery from illness.
The Sagadahoc County War Board led by E. L. White announces permits required under Meat Rationing Orders No 26 and 27 for all livestock dealers and agents buying for resale. Letters urge compliance, offer permit forms, and outline daily inventory and sales records. A meeting is set for March 29 at 7 30 PM in Topsham to explain the order.
Dr Joseph B McCloskey of the State Bureau of Health spoke to Sedgwick Rotary members about Venereal Disease Control and parent child sex education. He highlighted efforts by The American Social Hygiene Association to counter harmful influences on youth while urging proactive discussion. President Rupe Irvine led the luncheon. guest William Daly of Portland attended. Mrs James Comeau has returned home after a Memorial Hospital stay.
Augusta March 24 Four counties Franklin Kennebec Piscataquis and Sagadahoc remain to be heard regarding Schools at War Flags 90 percent of students must invest in War Stamps Many schools not aware they qualify for the flag Alumni and citizens may buy flags and present them to schools Several schools ordered flags List includes Wallace School Lewiston Elementary Old Orchard Beach South Portland Heights Pemetic High Southwest Harbor Old Town Kennebunk Pending Patriot's Day April 19 Honor Roll hoped for Governor Sewall to receive Liberty Brick Remarks credited Dr Clinton A Clauson Miss Lucy Rogers presiding officer
The Winter Street church Ladies Auxiliary met in the ladies parlor Tuesday evening with 32 members present. Mrs. Harry L. Horne led a program of games stunts and quizzes followed by community singing led by Mrs. Elizabeth Young. Refreshments were served by the committee including Mrs. Crowley Shepard McKellar Hill. An April 13 white elephant sale was announced with a new refreshments and program lineup directed by the named volunteers. An Easter committee was appointed.
A 3 30 Sunday program at the USO hall in Bath will honor supporters and showcase the USO headquarters with music and movies. Norman Gaudet the concert pianist now in the Navy will perform with Mrs Rupert Irvine and the Williams sisters on marimbaphone, plus a USO film and war information reels. The event is chaired by Henry O Trowbridge and the public is invited.
Armando Conti 75 of Eastport died at home Tuesday. Immigrant from Italy 50 years ago he lived in Lubec then Eastport for four decades, managed a confectionery, and belonged to Masons Knights of Pythias Elks and Red Men. Survived by wife and another son Marian Conti. funeral Thursday in Eastport. Clarence B. Clark Jr. graduates basic training in Miami Beach after Morse High School and Bath Iron Works service.
Miss Laura Eldredge of Orono returns home after a short visit in Bath with her mother Mrs. Minnie Eldredge of Dummerstreet and a stay in Boston where she attended a flower show with her mother.
From where I sit, America returns to simple pleasures as towns stay home more. Folks gather to play cards, pop popcorn, swap stories by the fire. Beer and a smoke accompany quiet, friendly talk after a hard day.
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