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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
2
The piece extols War Bonds and Defense Bonds, urging caution against cashing in early. It notes bond holders gain a future worth one third more in ten years, with $4 return for every $3 invested in 1935. It frames continued holding as patriotic and financially prudent.
A WW II era reflection links Romans and American mothers as “jewels” in wartime. The piece honors mothers for their steadfast love while sons and daughters serve, noting separation, home life, and the enduring tribute of Mother’s Day cards and letters.
Bridgton News editors praise Gov Sumner Sewall at the Republican State Convention for postwar highway needs including better roads and bridges. He calls for pay as you go financing, warns Maine would pay more into federal aid than it receives, and urges Washington to change the federal highway program to avoid being gypped.
Lt. Joseph O. Purdue US Army chaplain spoke at Bath Rotary about the Harvard Chaplain school training he endured. He described early rising and long days of study and physical training before receiving assignments to Camp McCain Mississippi and a new hospital.
The report records a research class gathering with Mrs. French on Rose Street noting confirmations and expressions of regret for the loss of a charter member. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Clarence McIntire and her son Rev. Harry McIntire. Next meeting set with Mrs. Emma Daley on June 7. Attendees included Mrs. Angus Burden Mrs. George Allen Mrs. Hattie Blaisdell and others. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Steen spent Thursday in Portland.
At Augusta House the Maine State Conference of Social Welfare executive committee announced Bangor will host the annual Conference on November 8 and 9. David Keppel outlined tentative program plans for social work topics while Miss Justine Bland was designated to represent at the National Convention in Cleveland May 21 to 27. Others attending included Harry O. Page, Mrs. Louis W. Stearns, Miss Nellie Stevens, Miss Jean Lee, Mrs. Pauline McClay, and Miss Mary Lee.
Warren J Gray of West Bath faced charges of speeding and intoxicated driving. The court found him not guilty of intoxication but guilty of speeding, imposing a $10 fine and $21.18 in costs. Edward W Bridg Hight represented him. County Attorney Ralph O Dale prosecuted. Harold Baker of North Whitefield and James C Miller of Augusta were ordered to pay $3 costs, suspended, for parking on railroad property. Lionel If Conroy Jr of Bath was arrested for passing a stop sign.
Over the weekend banners announced Roy L. Fernald of Winterport as a candidate for governor. Bright yellow signs hung across Front Street near City Hall Square and over Center Street just east of Washington.
The Republican County Committee organized at City Hall auditorium with 14 members present. Officers elected: chairman John L. Jack Arrowsie later listed as Jack. vice chair Mrs. Ann Deering Bath. treasurer Seward P. Emmons Georgetown. secretary Mrs. Milward Patten Topsham. A campaign Finance Committee with one member from each town was appointed by chairman Jack.
Rev. Austin I. Davis a retired preacher died three hours after collapsing from a cerebral hemorrhage in his automobile on the way to the Waterboro post office Wednesday of last week. A native of St Johnsbury Vermont he lived near Waterboro three and a half years and had served churches in New Hampshire and Maine including North Deering Portland and Bath. He leaves a widow.
Mrs. Lilla R. Sproul president of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine led a group of twenty Maine Rebekahs to the New Hampshire Assembly in Concord last week. The visitors then went to Boston for the Massachusetts Assembly, joined by Mrs. Grace Wheeler and other Maine sisters from Hallowell and Augusta.
New York Life Insurance Co sold 3 555 268 dollars of new life policies in Maine in 1943 up 596 848 dollars or 20.2 percent from 1942. Total Maine life sales that year reached 452 270 100 dollars, up 12 percent from 1942.
Sacred Heart Circle of Daughters of Isabella held its monthly meeting with new members welcomed. Initiates included Lola Stark Mattie Michaud Elizabeth Holland and Marie Lambert. Upcoming notes include a penny sale May 23 and a rummage sale to be announced.
Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus held a farewell gathering at its Water Street hall for members set to depart for military service. Rev Fr John Cummings awarded each with a religious medal and Commander Norman Broderick spoke. Attendees included Bath Iron Works workers Lawrence Levesque Edward McGuiggan Richard Soucie Alphonse Turcotte Leo Cormier Carl Cooper Frank Kenyon and G Clement Sears Roebuck Bath. four others will receive medals later.
A Beacon Street vestry gathering hosted by The Youth Fellowship featured a scavenger hunt won by Valerie Nickerson, Marilyn Hart, Leland Plummer and Ralph Chaffe, who received brownies baked by Mrs Kinney. The event included games, refreshments, and a grand march led by Roger Pinkham and Phyllis Trageny. attendees listed include Rev Kinney and several others.
District No 10 officers led by Mrs Glennora Morse attended a Portland meeting of District 3 run by Mrs Lilla Sproul. Attendees include Mrs Annette Pinkham Mrs Ethel Potter Mrs Kate Smith Casey Mrs Mrydle Billings and Mrs Carolyn Thompson with plans for Naomi Lodge in Westbrook. John H Knight and wife announce the birth of a daughter Linda Marylyn born Friday at Memorial Hospital.
Genesta chapter OES met with 100 plus attendees as Lieut. Donald M. Marshall, recently released from a German camp, spoke about sailing the Gripsholm to America and his prison experiences. Viola Osgood presided. credentials were set for the Maine Grand Chapter May 23–24. next meeting May 19.
Walter E Reid of Georgetown a Mack Truck director marked a birthday weekend at home with hostesses from his daughter Louise of Old Point Comfort Va arriving to assist. Guests include Mack Truck leaders C T Ruhl Louis G Bissell C W Hazeltine and William S Newell and Stanley Boynton. Ivy party attendees Jane and Elizabeth Anderson attended Bowdoin College Friday night at Moulton Union. About 75 guests enjoyed varied entertainments closing wartime Ivy house party traditions. Mr and Mrs William Grevers of Winchester Mass spent weekend at Meadowbrook summer home and visited Bath relatives.
The Morse Dramatic Class under Miss Mary H Cohley staged a two part assembly. It featured miniature stage settings from Cardboard Lover Prince Charming and Twelfth Night plus a timely war bonds and stamps play. Cast included Geraldine Somes Betty Anderson Claire Martin Paul Segware Barbara Robinson and others.
The Spring Hop at Huse school auditorium drew over 160 seventh and eighth graders dancing to Cliff Leeman's Orchestra from eight to eleven. Winners of the spot dance contest were John Morse with Roilynn Francis first, Claire Martin and Norma Nickerson second, Frank Warren and Anne Benson third. The event featured blue and yellow decor, ice cream and cake during intermission, with committees from North Grammar Weeks Street and other schools aiding in the arrangements.
The Robinhood Brownies gathered at Mrs. J Russell Grant’s Liberty street home for a Wednesday meeting honoring Juliette Lowe founder of the Girl Scouts. Elaine Pinkham led the flag ceremony and the troop enjoyed outdoor Brownie activities. Mrs. Parker spoke to the group after receiving the Juliette Lowe fund from Dorothy Landry and Carol Anne Quimby introduced the guest.
A dense list of crossword clues across and down covering minerals, animals, plants, abstract terms, and names. Includes hard to read entries like Abbey hea and Mohamme danism with partial OCR marks. Also features a Cryptoquote with a quote about wisdom and worth attributed to Goldsmith and a version from King Features Syndicate.
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