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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
2
A notice records that materials were entered at the Bath post office for circulation as second class mail. The entry confirms official handling and the intended distribution channel for the issued items.
A writer laments litter along New England highways and urges authorities to prosecute offenders. The piece urges voters to oppose beer sales to curb roadside beer cans and bottles, citing Bath and other towns' efforts to curb drinking on seller premises. It notes the Beer Distributors Association's push for a Clean up or Close up campaign.
Secretary Morganthau urges individuals to buy United States Savings Bonds to finance the war. He projects over 35 billion dollars needed next year and warns reliance on banks would raise inflation. Savings from current income reduce consumer price pressures and support a sound economy as the nation fights its enemies.
Weekend auto traffic declined but roads remained active as rationing cards kept many cars moving. A proposal calls for windshield stickers showing each car’s rationing card type, drawing objections from holders of liberal numbers.
The Corliss Street church Philathea class hosted a Monday evening entertainment in the vestry. The program featured piano solos, poetry, songs, duets, a play titled An Old Maid's Venture, a Remember Pearl Harbor tableau, and a God Bless America finale with a Victory cue. A silver offering supported church needs, and the event valued assistance from committee members including Mrs. Earl H. Morang and Mrs. R. Raymond Palmer.
Miss Thelma Louise Wright of Wiscasset and Lawrence B. Berry of Machias plan a June double wedding with Miss Thelma Berry and Grover Sprague, both of Machias. The couples were feted in Machias, with all four now linked by engagements and recent transfers between Bath Iron Works and Todd-B Bath Shipbuilding.
Hairless Alice, a hairless cow on Harry L. Thompson's Woolwich farm, succumbed after a four day illness treated with daily inoculations by a veterinarian. Despite special care and a previous high bid offer, Alice could not survive pneumonia that followed a sunburn and Spring cold.
Maine fishermen benefited from higher prices and larger catches in March with total income $211,730 versus $145,000 a year earlier per the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries report by Commissioner Arthur R. Greenleaf. Notable totals included redfish 1,951,501 pounds at $53,666 and 66,219 bushels of clams at $60,974, with lobster at 106,000 pounds for $33,000.
The monthly meeting of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was held Tuesday at Mrs Helene Hall’s home in Marshall street with Vice President Mrs. Florence Howard presiding. Reports were read and Defense Savings Stamps awarded for new members, presented by Mrs. Nella Stover. A social meeting is planned for May 26 with details to be announced. guest Mrs. Thomas B. Greene, wife of the Church of the Nazarene pastor.
A new wage scale for the Brotherhood of Iron Workers aims to unite East coast shipyard workers under an even keel. The Bath Iron Works agreement is praised as a potential model for stabilization committees along the Atlantic coast, with dues funds directed to war bonds rather than internal fights. The union emphasizes fair dues and peaceful labor relations while calling members to a Memorial Day committee meeting at 7 40 PM in the G A R hall to discuss important matters.
The Social Aid club met Monday evening with Mrs Lawrence Young. Dummer street court. A social evening was enjoyed and refreshments served. Mrs George Melzard will entertain her home on Court street.
Mr and Mrs Fremont Giles of Boothbay announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Elizabeth to Clarence A Pendleton Jr son of Mrs George Frost of Woolwich. June 5 is the date set for the wedding.
Edwin C Hyde of Falmouth is named Maine district manager of the War Production Board with Portland headquarters. The Maine office will expand to cover all WPB activities including production priorities compliance conversion conservation tools and finance, with Herbert Payson Jr. continuing as head of contract distribution. Hyde, a longtime shoe maker and Maine resident, served as a WWI purchasing officer in Washington and led procurement for the contract distribution branch in Washington since last fall.
Genesta Sewing Group No 73 O E S met all day in the Ma sonic temple for its final meeting of the year with good attendance and much sewing including three large quilts and two small ones. Red Cross work was included. A noon feast featured roast beef mashed potatoes green beans gravy hot biscuits ice cream cake and coffee. The treasurer reported a healthy balance and Mrs Hodgkins led the afternoon business meeting.
A well attended Lowell Temple No 31 Pythian Sisters meeting in Pythian hall last week included a supper, birthday celebrations, and gifts for ill member Mrs Alice Bowie and others. Sarah Garcelon was named delegate to the 39th annual Grand Temple session in Augusta.
A double surprise personal shower was hosted at Mrs Brown’s North Street home Friday evening for Mrs Carl ton Brown and Mrs Marjorie St. Clair. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, and both honorees received many gifts. Attending were Mrs Hazel Unroe, Mrs Margaret Ray, Mrs Bertha Wilson, Mrs Marion Taggart, Mrs Ruth Cooner, Mrs Ruth Crosby, Mrs Florence Parker, Mrs Ann Minott, and Mrs Sadie Burnham.
Mrs Tina Thompson Pomerleau of Waterville gave a dramatic reading of Life With Father at the Augusta House during the Augusta Current Events Club annual luncheon meeting. She is a Colby and University of Illinois graduate.
Allen Stoddard of Lewiston, a Bath Iron Works ship builder, called Leon Henderson in Washington to protest gas and tire shortages and bus limits for defense workers. He argued that forcing workers to appear before rationing boards wastes time and hurts ship production. He said Maine defense workers will stay home rather than lose a day's work. He cited transportation and tire access issues and urged direct government action.
Specifications for the new sewer project in the west and north ends of the city will be published May 19 and 26 with bids opened June 2 in City Hall under Mayor Walter C. Rogers. Work begins near McKay or Kimball fields and extends north and east to Rideout field, then south as funds allow. Officials expect funds insufficient to finish the line and foresee housing projects west of High street as a separate government obligation.
Navy Relief drive in the city features a concert by the B I W band this Friday at the park. Commander Joseph M. Kiernan will introduce Richard M. Hallet, who will then introduce a Maine Pearl Harbor mother as principal speaker. Park grounds will be policed by service members and a collection will be held for the fund.
Twenty six tables were in play at the Cosmopolitan club card party on Friday evening. Auction and contract were played with fine refreshments served. Prizes in contract went to Mrs Lewis E Spicer Miss Arlene Footer Mrs Baer Conrad and Karcher Jackson. Auction winners were Mrs John Scott Mrs Arthur S Easley and Mrs John A Morse.
The Co-Workers class at First Baptist Church held a May meeting at Mrs. Ralph L. Blakeney's home 108 High Street with games led by Mrs. Lila Place and Miss Evelyn W. Sotheard. Vice president Mrs. Clifford F. Harrington presided in Miss Irma D. Groves absence.
Poppy Day on May 23 was discussed at the Roland Smith unit No. 21 American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Legion hall. Helen Hill is Poppy Day director with Arlene Gay reporting on Bond pledges and sugar rationing registration. A quilt for rehabilitation work is to be finished by Cleora Coombs. Hostesses for the next meeting May 27 are Mary Carey and Madelyn Jackson.
The Bath Ministerial Association begins a series of Sunday evening services at Popham Beach for armed forces men and local residents. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue led the first service in the library, with song service and special music. Committee members Miss Frances Robie and Rev. Raymond G. Putnam helped organize and took part.
Discussion centers on wartime cooperation with local boards and government. Mr Ladd explains rationing cards, allotment calculations, and related points to club members who express thanks for the informative talk.
At a well attended Thursday parish house gathering Central church Ladies' Aid mapped a final meeting next Thursday with luncheon in the parish house under Joseph W. Larrabee of Rock Hill Inn. Hostesses were Mrs. Sherman McQuaide and Mrs. John Wishart. Treasurer Mrs. Lewis J. Sanborn reported strong finances. Mrs. Richard Quick was named treasurer of the carpet fund sponsored by the aid.
The North-Center PTA invites attendees to meet Mr and Mrs Ladd at Oak Street parish house tomorrow from 3 30 to 5 00 PM. Mrs Joseph I Smith is general chairman. A regular PTA meeting starts at 2 30 PM before the tea.
The Navy Relief society opened its Bath drive for funds last week and has already received many contributions. Notable donors include Lieut. John A. Lord, William Scott, Mrs. Joseph M. Kiernan, Rupert H. Baxter, and others. Contributions may be left at Bath Savings Institution or given to any committee member including Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter.
Bath Firemen Memorial Association met at Central station to plan the annual memorial services for the second Sunday in June. The event moves to an evening ceremony with a procession from Central Station through Oak Grove cemetery. Clergy members and church leaders will conduct services at the monument. The organizing committee includes Charles Thayer, Wellman Burgess, Melvin Savage, Hook and Ladder, and Earl Fortier.
Waterfront workers and seamen are urged to apply immediately for Coast Guard identification cards. Cards issued daily 9 to 4 in Room 27, second floor Post Office building. Office open Saturdays 9 to 12. Miss Anna Hill of North street works at Senters, Inc. in the basement departments.
Dike P T A met in North End Community Club rooms Thursday evening naming standing committees including Parliamentarian Hermon Crocker hospitality William Hogan membership Fred Pinkham program Jean Danforth welfare Jane Feere benevolence Merton Dearing works Perleston Pert publicity Archie Wishart A parent and child supper was planned for May 28 at the Community club. Diphtheria immunization reminders were given for June dates at the Red Cross nurse office Mitchell and Dickson schools.
Miss Bethsabee Anne Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen F Burgess at 502 Washington street celebrated her first birth day as guest of honor with family including grandmother Mrs Stanley Burgess and great grandmother Mrs Robert W Hudson Somerville Mass. Young guests Tommy and Brucie McDonough Janet Morin Judy Jenkins Albert and Gregory Douglas Ronald Jenkins Carlene Matthews Joan Safford Nancy Betty Lou Florence Leonard along with Miss Alberta Pendlington and Miss Roberta Lee Campbell Topsham. Refreshments included a birthday cake.
Hyde Auxiliary sponsored a card party last Wednesday at Mrs. Edward F. Millers home. Frank White won bridge first with Mrs. Howard E. Blake second and Mrs. George Sanford consolation. In whist, Mrs. Sanford Garey took first, Mrs. Emery Rideout second, and Mrs. Marion House consolation. Refreshments served. another party planned next month.
John Dwyer of Wesley Street has returned home after spending a week on vacation at Boothbay Harbor.
A compact crossword with across and down clues covering vocabulary and wordplay plus a Cryptoquote line by line. The puzzle includes theme quotation attributed to Rousseau and a misprint credit from King Features Syndicate.
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