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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
2
Entered at the Bath post office for circulation at second class postal rate. The notice records the filing of materials for mailing and distribution through the local postal system.
The article notes poll-based business insights guiding postwar strategies and highlights a utility plan to invest 290 million dollars over three years to electrify rural areas. Targeting one million new rural customers and connecting about three out of four of the 5.2 million farms with occupied dwellings.
The text questions whether Adolf Hitler is dead, debating if he died by suicide or enemy action or remains in hiding. It notes ongoing German propaganda and contrasts Mussolini's confirmed death with the lack of conclusive proof about Hitler, highlighting global desire for evidence.
The article notes pushes by industry and government to restart consumer goods production. Stores began meeting pent up demand at different rates with washing machines likely reappearing before soap. Automobiles precede trucks and lawnmowers in supply, while clothes and film lag. Predictions stem from wartime supply studies and future Army needs in Europe and Asia.
In wartime Britain and the Pacific demand shifts to cotton garments while tents supply housing. Jacob J. Cook of Vancouver Washington earns praise for 11 years without a missed shift at Aluminum Company of America, a key warplane metal producer. Detroit auto makers plan to reveal brand models after Pearl Harbor. Portland stores stay open per Truman to avoid celebrations until Japan is defeated. City dump plans meet local resistance wherever placed.
The home received a July bequest from Walter S. Glidden's estate and gifts from the Davenport Fund Trustees to cover needed house repairs. Friends donated supplies and articles, the furnace was converted to oil with authorities' approval, and various groups gave food and household items. The board thanks the State Welfare Board and many volunteers for support, submitting the report through Anna Mo Troth, secretary.
Mr and Mrs Parker of Wareham entertain visitors at their Georgetown summer home while plans for public recreation facilities are discussed by central city officials.
Mrs Morris W Ziblatt reports her sister Mabel Wurastic of Providence learned her son Pvt Joe Wurasniec US Army was wounded in the left arm in Germany. Reginald G Lord en route from Scott Field to Kearns Field Utah, visiting his Brunswick and Bath grandparents. Other families host furloughs and note veterans including Arthur MacKenzie former Bath Iron Works worker and Normandy invasion veteran now facing further hospital care.
Mrs. Andrew J Hart of 1300 Washington street reports her husband Radioman 3c Andrew J Hart USN has been wounded by shrapnel in the Pacific during destroyer convoy duty. A hospital ship letter notes injuries to the arm left shoulder and hip with conditions described as critical. Hart enlisted January 1943 and recently married Barbara Strack after 16 months in the South Pacific. He is a Morse High School 1943 graduate and Bath Hellcats member with two brothers in service.
Mrs John J Keegan Jr learns her son Sgt Denald B Andrews was wounded in Germany with the Third Division in the Seventh Army. He is a Rochester New Hampshire native, son of Mrs Edna Andrews, formerly employed at the Bath Iron Works, and recently promoted from private to sergeant. Mrs Walter Mallett of Tops ham visited her cousin Miss Annie Cox of this city.
Hyde Park Terrace Boy Scout troop 50 held an investiture ceremony with a candlelight service. New Tenderfoot Boyd Earle Gower James Jardine and Robert Wilson joined under Scoutmaster Alvah Hall and Edward Jenks. Gerald Roy and Richard Bull promoted to Patrol Leaders. First Aid instruction by Edward Jenks preceded the ceremony. Numerous scouts passed Second Class tests in First Aid Knife and Axe Artificial Respiration Safety Compass Scout Pace and Signalling.
Mrs. Mabel I Morton receives word that her husband Private Frederick H Morton of Bath Maine US Army was wounded in action in Germany on April 13. He is in a base hospital in France with non life threatening shrapnel wounds. He served with a tank unit in Gen Patton's Third Army after basic training at Ft. Knox and has prior ties to Bath area. He has a two year old son Philip and lives with his parents on Middle street.
Local units Co. E and Co. E First Combat Engineers set up at City hall for State Guard Recruiting Week declared by Governor Hildreth. An Army armored scout car from Co. F touring Wis casset unit used a loud speaker to urge men aged 16 to 65 to join. Car crew included Capt. Kenneth Cain Ist Lieut Leland Foster and 2nd Lieut Edwin Pooler with six gun crew. Mrs. Thomas Webb of New York opened her Middle Street home for the summer and will soon use a cottage at Mere Point.
Ralph W MacDonald, 2c Seaman, Navy, reported killed in action overseas. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F MacDonald, longtime Bowdoinham residents. Born Goshen New Hampshire, educated at Morse High School class of 1932, worked at Bath Iron Works before wartime service. Survived by parents, two brothers Charles Jr and Kenneth, three sisters Abbie, Harriette, and Jennie, and many Bath friends.
Open House at Dike School drew strong turnout as Keith Crockett demonstrated a home made Visual Aid Machine for pupils. Sixth graders sang with Mrs Stewood at piano. May 11 event held at Lambert Recreational hall with Mrs Donald Boyce as ticket chair.
Beverly Ring daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Ring hosted a Monday birthday party for her 12th birthday. The yellow and green color scheme featured floral candy baskets candles and a large two color iced birthday cake. Games quizzes prizes and refreshments followed with guests Janet Ring Patty Betts Judith Bates Betty Danforth and Natalie Hathorne among those present.
A daughter was born early Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Edward McMann of Pleasant Street. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Smart of West Bath celebrate a new son born Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Carter of Woolwich welcome a son born Sunday at the hospital. Mrs. Virginia Blackman of Castine, a weekend visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Price of Woolwich, formerly worked at the Navy Office Bath Iron Works and later in Miami as a bank teller. Mrs. Sarah Bagley Wright, known in musical circles, has opened her home at Woolwich Center after wintering in Boston and suburbs.
Private Henry A. Rideout USA died on Luzon Island in the Pacific on April 15. He enlisted March 20, 1941, trained at Camp Wheeler Georgia and Camp Shelby Mississippi, and received the Purple Heart in July 1943 while hospitalized. Born June 22, 1916 in Bath, he left Bath Iron Works tin shop to serve, and is survived by parents Emery and Alice Cobb Rideout, two brothers Carlton and Arthur, and three sisters Mrs Frank Allen Woolwich Mrs Viola Stinson and Mrs Ada Sprague.
Miss Lois Palmer hosted the White Ribboners on High Street for a WCTU gathering. Rev Maybelle Tracey of Woolwich spoke on world peace and the group set May 15 as the Sagadahoc County WCTU convention date at Lisbon Falls with delegates Mrs Doris Thistle and Mrs Elizabeth Trott appointed.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Pinson of Portland former Bath residents were recent guests of Mrs Pinsons relatives.
After an unofficial report of Germany's surrender to the Allies, the police department mobilized every officer and Coast Guard and Shore Patrol units were on alert. President Truman denied the rumors, preventing crowds and easing tension in the business district.
Grace Episcopal church choir and servers traveled to Portland for a Cathedral Church of St. Luke service presenting the church school Lenten offerings. The Grace Church School report was given by Elizabeth Footer and Carolyn Miller. Attendees included Reginald Parker Cecil L Fuller ton Jr Richard Gross William Waters Florence Marks Virginia Rand Majella Miller Mae Nelson Ruth Williams Carolyn Miller Elizabeth Footer Lillian Saunders Gloria Wilson Doris McCabe George D Field Daniel Williams Rev Charles M Tubbs Mrs Harry Collins and Walter O Fullerton. A thanksgiving service with bells will be held after VE Day and announced as soon as practicable.
The Semper Fidelis class met at Russell Street on April 20 for a social evening with singing and games. Attendees included Mrs Vera Greene and several Fraser and Dutton sisters, Dutton and Delano family members, and Olivia Cornish among others. Carrie C Smith of Oak Street returned from Boston visiting her son Lieut Leon E Buck USNR who recently served as dental officer with the Seabees in the Marianas and underwent knee surgery at Chelsea Naval Hospital.
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