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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
2
Fractured OCR text shows a Bett police matter amid unclear details. The fragment hints at police activity and a possible incident attracting local attention but provides no concrete names dates or outcomes.
Amid lean years oil output and market sharpness shift as Texas Company expands refining capacity with catalytic equipment while Standard Oil and government units add crackers and vapor recovery units. The Employment Office invites all seeking work to use its services, and a teen arson incident at Auburn School highlights ongoing public safety concerns.
The piece notes officials in Washington recognizing farming as essential and criticizes regulators for lacking practical knowledge of food sources. It references dairy groups warning about milk cheese and butter impacts and hints at ongoing consequences for agriculture.
A Bath note suggests a Clean Up week to clear Kelley field gutters and remove clamshell refuse from Poor House hill. It reports Liberty pole damage but notes no loss of the pole. Wet ground delays spring planting as Churchill arrives amid hints of milk rationing ahead.
Fire at the Felidspar company wharf near Week street prompted Chief Richard Frates to deploy hose lines and multiple units. A 3:59 still alarm led to a box 124 call and 600 feet of hose, with flames controlled by 4:50. No damage reported. A chimney fire at Solovich block proved absent after inspection. A West Bath press fire call yielded no response.
Necruers of the Navy Office personnel and Bath Tron Work Corp team hosted a farewell for Commander Grady. Vincent A Grady VSN assistant supervisor, Mamie, and guests attended a turkey supper and program with readings and songs led by Albert Drouin.
The YMCA promotes a global campaign advocating understanding sympathy and cooperation among men and nations as a path to victory over hatred poverty and despotism. The message emphasizes abundance over poverty and life over death.
City Council received the annual playground report by Edward J. McMann detailing three locations Mitchell school Central Grammar and Dike school with 641 registered children and about 400 daily attendance. Equipment included three Goal hi sets Jungle Gyms see-saws swings slides and more. storage at Goddard field and gifts from residents aided operations.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting Tuesday of last week. A 6 p.m. covered dish supper was served under noble grand Mrs. Glennora Moore and officers including Mrs. Nellie Lord and Mrs. Jennie Farrin. The meeting featured the degree for five candidates and an exhibition drill by the degree team.
The Huse Memorial PTA plans a Thursday evening meeting in the school auditorium. A spelling bee between a ladies team led by Mrs Richard Hersam and a men’s team led by Albert Veilleix will award prizes. Square dancing and refreshments will follow, under the direction of Mrs Harry Jones.
The 17 000 seat Boston Garden is sold out for opening night on Monday May 17. The crowd consists entirely of purchasers of War Bonds in the Second Victory Loan drive. Treasury officials note Massachusetts residents bought over 5 million dollars in Bonds to qualify for circus tickets.
Local ration board hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. closed Wednesdays. Red coupons E F G in book 2 valid this week for beef veal pork lamb mutton cheese butter margarine shortening oils and canned meat. GHJ blue coupons valid through May for processed fruits and vegetables. Stamp 12 March 16 to May 31 for five pounds. Stamp 23 April 26 to May 30 for coffee one pound. Gasoline A Book stamp 5 expires July 22 for three gallons. B and C Book three gallons. A book turn in rules apply. Fuel Oil 5 period March 11 ten gallons. Shoes Stamp 17 War Book 1 good for one pair until June 15. Service members surrender War Ration Book 1 within five days of leaving armed forces. deceased books surrendered.
May meeting of the Girl Scout Council in Bath discussed training with Miss Thelma Trott Boston office national field advisor for leader training. She will lead sessions May 25 at Winter Street Church with box lunch. July meeting set at Pine Haven day camp. Two new troops forming at Hyde Park Terrace.
Morse High gym hosted a Mohiba ball Friday with dancing from eight to twelve to Carl Broggs and his orchestra. The checkroom was run by Sally Munsey with assistants, while patrons included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Andrews and other community members.
Milford R. Lewis was found guilty in Municipal Court on operating a motor vehicle without registration and without an operator's license. Judge Gardiner R. Deering imposed fines of 10 dollars and costs of 6.82 for registration and 10 dollars plus 4.70 costs for the license charge, with the latter fine suspended on payment of costs. Attorney Edward W. Bridgham appeared for the defendant as County Attorney Ralph O. Dale prepared to prosecute. guilty pleas were entered to both charges.
Emergency crowding leads Bath Memorial Executive Committee to ban visits by children under 12. Rule exempts relatives of dangerously ill patients. Mrs. Albert J. Fortier of Chocorua N H sponsors the USS Batfish launched at the Kittery Navy Yard. she has six sons in the armed forces.
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella held a busy monthly meeting at the hall. Members voted to donate to crippled children and police ball funds, and to host a social on May 18 with cards and refreshments. A social committee and defense volunteers were named, with Helen Moses presiding. Next meeting set for June 1.
A 121 foot City Park flagpole collapsed onto a tree during repairs last Wednesday due to a defective link in a chain stay. No injuries occurred. the pole, built by Parris Brothers in 1924, had a mast of 77 feet and a top section of 52 feet with an eight foot drop. Repairs will proceed promptly per officials.
Miss Emma G Sawyer of 15 Vincent Street South Portland will retire from the active teachers list in June under age rules after 77 continuous years of illness free service at Monument Street School since 1894. Dr Harrison C Lysteh Portland schools superintendent also announced retirement for Gertrude E Morong Portland High School 25 years and Blanche P Haskell at Portland High since 1924.
The May meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service in Wesley vestry approved a public baked bean supper on May 14 and a May 25 social with pot luck. The group also packed bags for Morgan Memorial and enjoyed a youth program featuring piano, duet, guitar and a short play.
May meeting records show Alderman Newell pushing an order to let the mayor and council presidents buy an honor roll not exceeding 1500. The council also passes a safety order for a dog patrol and discusses extending playgrounds with McMann remaining supervisor amid debates on school involvement and staffing. A special playground committee is appointed including Aldermen Newell Oliver Hunter Robinson Prentiss and civic leaders.
A special committee was appointed to investigate conditions at the City Farm following complaints. Members are Councilmen Lermond Carter and Stover. The meeting adjourned at 11 10 with absentees Fenn Wd 2 Oliver Wd 4 Green Wd 6.
The Philathea class of Corliss Street church fed nearly 100 delegates with a noon clam chowder lunch and a 5 30 New England baked bean supper. Mrs Earl Morang chaired the noon event with assistors in kitchen and dining rooms. the bean supper was led by Mrs Stephen Bracey with a large volunteer group.
Officers met with Mrs. Wilmer Voorhees to decide on the alumni banquet. The event will be in Morse High gym on Thursday evening June 10 with plans for entertainment and details to follow. Present were Edward Coombs, George Moses, Mrs. Calderwood, Mrs. Hawley, Miss Leonard, Alec Burden.
A daughter, Kathleen Anne, was born in Peabody Massachusetts hospital on Saturday April 24 to Mr and Mrs Herbert A Allen of West Peabody. The baby weighed seven pounds two ounces. Mrs Allen was formerly Miss Barbara Bartlette R N of Livermore Falls.
North Center PTA held an annual meeting in the parish house on Oak Street last Tuesday. Officers agreed to serve until next Fall due to an incomplete slate. Students from North Street and Center Street schools performed readings, vocals, and instruments.
Iota Sigma Chapter met on Tuesday of last week at Miss Eleanor Wrights home 104 Union Street. Devotions led by Mrs Iva Kenney reports read by department superintendents and correspondence read by Mrs Vomaska and Mrs Hanscom. Next meeting May 18 at Mrs Fraser s home Chestnut Street with Fraser McGuiggan on refreshment committee and entertainment by Beulah Pratt and Iva Kenney. Present: Hanscom Fraser Vomaska Stover Kenney Pratt McGuiggan Snipe.
The Campbell Dyeing Plant and its Waldoboro home were sold to Raymond Jones son of Mr and Mrs J C Jones He arrived Monday from Farmington New Hampshire and will take possession at once.
Puzzle lists across and down clues with numerous words and definitions plus a Cryptoquote quotation and attribution. Includes clues ranging from Decide by ballot to Sign of infinitive and ends with a quoted line about a warrior and soldiers hearts.
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