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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
2
The Seventh War Loan Drive arrives as the war nears its midpoint yet duty remains. Citizens are urged to see bonds as humane investments supporting fighting men rather than mere profit, valuing lives over cost and rejecting thoughtless indifference. The message emphasizes sacrifice, national purpose, and unwavering support for servicemen.
A call to support the United Nations at San Francisco and urge Senate approval. The piece argues the world must not miss a second chance to prevent another world war and protect future generations, warning against objections that could derail the treaty.
The speaker argues that the Security Council must appeal to Congress for votes, cites the League of Nations defeat in 1919 by crippling reservations, and declares the American people support a strong push to ratify the new treaty without weakening reservations to enforce peace and decency globally.
Carlton Day Reed of Woolwich Maine responds to a Sagadahoc senator who killed the Port Development bill rather than allow a vote. Reed accuses the senator of misquoting and urges Sagadahoc to follow Mr Newell’s port progress leadership.
The Office of Price Administration announced compulsory recording of all seasonal or summer properties in defense rental areas. Forms are available at the Area Rent Office in Bata and must be filed by May 31. The new report applies to all landlords of seasonal properties in defense areas, though it does not place properties under rent control.
Readable fragments describe a Broadway venue set to reopen with a renewed season. Mentions a prominent New York company, a director, and preparations for an autumn program while signaling media attention and audience anticipation.
A Queen Esther Rebekah gathering in Portland drew attendees including Mrs Elve Green of Skowhegan serving as Inspecting officer with Noble Crane and Madeleine Littlefield present. Also listed were Mrs Carolyn Thompson Mrs Ella Coombs Miss Alice Johnson Mrs Marytie Billings and others. Mrs Carl Pierce of Center Street was hospitalized in Boston for observation at Deaconess Hospital.
Community notes honor local soldiers and sailors in service abroad. Pvt. Loring E Hart U S A writes from Germany about billeting, language study with a Catholic priest in Luxembourg, and plans to resume Bowdoin studies after Germany surrenders. Multiple Bath area servicemen are named with ranks, assignments, and home connections, including Sgt Harold Barkalow and Lt. Arsenault, plus wives and families awaiting news.
Bath Hellcats of Bath Maine report losses with the death of Piper Richard Cummings in Iwo Jima and wounded members including SC1/c Charles D Milliken, RD M3/c Andrew J Hart and Pvt Clifton Leeman Jr. The piece honors fallen and wounded, notes promotions, ship and station locations, and urges patience for final victory before large celebrations.
Mr and Mrs Arthur C Cook of 17 Valley Road received a War Department notice that their son Staff Sgt Herbert Cook has been freed from a German prisoner of war camp. He was held at Luft 4 in Northern Germany after capture May 22 last year. He enlisted November 1943. Another son Staff Sgt Vincent Cook was also a German POW, captured February 4, 1943.
Reverend Charles L Kinney returned from the Maine Annual Methodist Conference held at Green Street Methodist Church in Augusta. The streamlined gathering capped attendance under fifty. Bishop Lewis O Hartman presided as Kinney prepared to serve Beacon Street Methodist Church again for a year and continues as publisher of the conference year book and treasurer of the Bureau of Sessions.
Navy Club meeting held Thursday for Admiral Charles F Hughes Ship No 29 with strong attendance new applications and one new member initiated. A silent prayer honored Franklin D Roosevelt and the new president. Plans advanced for a Ladies Auxiliary as a musical program and refreshments followed.
Boy Scout Troop 53 met at the K of C hall on Waterstreet Thursday evening. Senior Patrol Leader Romeo Biette led the oath and law as dues were collected and marching drills conducted under Scoutmaster Ernest Purdy and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Eugene Burgess.
Research class of Corliss Street church met at Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont’s Washington street home to honor Mrs. Ma Bel Shepard. Members sent get well cards to three ill classmates and welcomed back Mrs. Harriet Blaisdell from Florida. The June 6 meeting was scheduled at Mrs. Ethel Morse’s Highland street home. attendees included ten members and a guest, Master Bobby Bruce.
Mizpah class of the First Baptist church met Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Gilbert Young on North street. Absence of president Mrs. J Russell Grant due to a death in her family caused the business meeting and devotional period to be omitted. A social hour followed with games and refreshments. Next meeting location to be announced. Attendees: Mrs. George Carey, Mrs. Chester Mackenzie, Mrs. William Parks, Mrs. Leslie Dyer, Mrs. Harold Carter, and Mrs. Gilbert Young.
The Girl Scout Council met with 10 members including Mrs. Louis A Dole and Miss Beatrice Boutin to discuss summer meetings at homes of Mrs True and Mrs Smith, publish a fall bulletin, Pine Haven Day Camp folders, and a May 12 Friendship Day program at Huse Memorial School with a dress rehearsal May 8. Training courses for leaders are noted as available. Next council meeting is June 6 with Mrs. Dole.
Rotary Anns gathered at Mrs James A Clappison s North street residence on Thursday. After dessert hosted by several members, the group discussed membership dues and voted to furnish curtains and drapes for the Rotary room at Memorial hospital. A committee was formed to select materials, funded in part by proceeds from a rummage sale. An entertainment drew the meeting to a close, with the next gathering slated for May 17 at Mrs William Craft s Washington street home.
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