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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1942
Page
2
A Washington analysis shows about 50 million Americans will pay direct taxes next year with high burden across income levels. The piece notes extreme percentages for low earners, the 5 percent Victory Tax, and concerns over cash flow and tax collection. It discusses the Ruml plan to tax next year’s income to cover next year’s levies and urges readiness as sentiment grows.
The Duluth, Mesabi and Iron Range Railway ferries a 42 million ton ore quota from northwest mines to Lake Superior docks. To meet the goal, 500 new hopper cars from Pullman Standard join the fleet, part of a 1,500 order, showing the critical role of rail transport in wartime steel production.
Banks in the Albany Troy Schenectady region join a six weeks test of ration banking an O P A program to handle sugar gasoline and other ration coupons. Dealers present coupons to banks open ration accounts and obtain vouchers against supplier invoices if the plan succeeds it could go nationwide with bank reimbursement of expenses. Washington fears further rationing load if the system is not simplified.
Capt. David G. Reed quietly marked his 90th birthday at his Day's Ferry home on October 28 with a chicken dinner and guests including Mrs. Olive Higgins who also has a birthday that day. Three cakes were served as he received 85 cards from friends, and he remains active and healthy, completing daily wood sawing.
Industry accelerates ship plane tank production by building schools to train workers. Willys-Overland Motors will graduate 500 tailored aircraft workers monthly into defined roles after a 30 day program. Frazer notes aptitude testing narrows to a single job, with wages during study and a daily eight hour schedule including classroom and motion picture work. Bath Iron Works also runs a welding school as part of the plan.
Nonreceiving residents will get fuel oil forms from dealers or the Local Ration Board. If a dealer has not registered, they must do so immediately. Forms should be mailed to the Local Ration Board at 15 Broad Street with proper instructions for corrections.
Mr. and Mrs. Bird U. Shellenbarger of Topsham hosted a surprise party at their Homer home for Beth Thompson of Bath and future husband Lyle Acre of Elsie Michigan. The event celebrated Beth’s wedding plans and Ruth Shellenbarger Chamberlain’s birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain and numerous local relatives.
Robert E. Minott son of Clarence M. Minott left Saturday to report to Fort Devens after enlisting in the Arms Air Corps in Portland. He will train in Jackson Mississippi for six months after Devens. His twin Richard Minott is also set for examination and will join soon. Both are Morse High graduates of 1940 and have worked at Bath Iron Works, Robert in the outside machinist department and Richard in the tabulating department.
The 1846 47 auditor’s report for Bath shows cash in treasury 24232 01 with expenditures 23676 95 and 556 06 remaining. It lists detailed outlays for highways schools town services and debt plus notes on needed school buildings and future capacity. Joseph Sewall and William M Rogers signed the report.
Teddy Farrar entertained seven young friends at his home for his eleventh birthday. Prizes were awarded, and ice cream cookies candy and a large birthday cake were enjoyed. Guests included Misses Jane Norma Betty Leeman Shirley Betty Stover Anna Farrar and Master Kenneth Murray.
The 1849 annual report of Bath Mayor David C. Magoun covers salaries and expenditures from the first year of city government after Bath became a city in 1847. It lists officers salaries, city debt, tax collections, school funding, fire department costs, city watch, and property held, including the Alms House provisioning and a city farm. The document notes tax collection challenges and early municipal finance measures.
The Y announces a detailed weekly timetable for gym use and league play from October to April. Each day features designated practice slots for groups like St Marys Midgets Central Grammar and North Grammar plus league games and special activities aimed at developing teamwork and skill across age groups.
October proved satisfactory with no severe cold, many leaves yet on trees, and roses in bloom. Rain was light, nine mornings above 50, warmest 61 on the 30th. indicators suggest further rain before freeze. Miss Eileen Jones, Machias High School head of the Commercial department, returns from the State Teachers' convention in Lewiston and aids in first aid and air raid warning efforts.
The Bailey Evening School Red Cross Home Nursing class led by Miss Stella A. Dolloff will use a new fourth edition textbook by Lona L. Trott. The four units cover mother and baby care, home sickness response, home life health and happiness, and community health protection.
A Greek War Relief drive committee was organized by Greek ladies of the Philopatris society meeting at Mrs. K. Alexander 360 Front Street. Allan Spear will oversee funds deposited in Bath Savings Institution. Members include Mrs. Clara Alexander Mrs. Lucia Canacaris Mrs. Eugenie Kakos Mrs Virginia Poulos Mrs. Fannie Venos Mrs Katina Ralidis Mrs Demitra Abatzis Miss Jennie Kakos and Miss Myra Galas.
Mrs Robert Burns of West Myrtle street Biddeford announces the engagement of her sister Miss Alberta Huff formerly of Saco and Biddeford to Keith D Fleming son of Mrs John F Fleming and the late Mr Fleming He is a Morse high school graduate class of 1941 and she a Thornton Academy graduate class of 1942 The couple plan no wedding date yet Alberta now works as a cashier at the A P Market Front street in Biddeford Fleming has joined the U S Navy Reserves and is stationed at Newport R I prior to service he worked at Bath Iron Works Corp A Halloween party was held at Mrs Mortons Young home with Frances Young hosting and several guests in costume.
Nick S Mihalos owner of United Shoe Repairing Shop at 134 Front Street Bath plans a week off from November 2 to 7 after 23 years of opening daily. He and his two associates Arthur Knudsen and Michel Lesekatos will rest. he expects to return rested and ready to work.
The article notes plans to take a vacation with several hunting trips in the countryside and general rest. No specific dates or people are provided.
Real estate transfers listed by the Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds show numerous deeds naming buyers and sellers in Bath Bowdoinham Richmond Topsham and Woolwich. Transactions involve land and buildings on streets such as Washington Valley and High streets with several state transfers and lender relations noted.
A pube supper will be held at the Goodwill clubhouse in Woolwich on Thursday at 5 30 by Woolwich Union for Christian Service. After the supper a semi annual business meeting will review six months reports and handle new business with Mrs Edward V Reed as supper committee chair and assistants listed.
Pvt Lawrence Young U S A died Sunday at his home on Dummer Street. On Monday his body was returned to his post at Niantic Connecticut where he was stationed.
A cryptogram quotation and a large crossword puzzle grid with clues across and down. The solution reveals a Tennyson quote and a note that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.
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