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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
2
A notice records entry at the Bath post office indicating plans to circulate material as second class postal matter. The filing confirms standard postal processing for distribution within the specified class.
Portland and South Portland celebrate the Bath Iron Works influence led by William S. Newell. His staff expanded two new shipyards in South Portland, boosting Maine industry, employing about nine thousand workers, and raising Portland’s naval prominence despite Bath’s historic title. The piece envisions lasting prosperity and Bath’s shift in regional status.
National Book Week is observed nationwide with libraries like Patten Free Library in Maine highlighting reading. The piece notes modern library features and the evolution from barbershop and Sunday school libraries to open shelves and reader guidance by professional librarians.
Roland Smith unit No. 21 of the American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting in the Legion hall with president Mrs. Ralph Gay presiding. The first aid Civilian Defense class, led by instructor Miss Mildred Cribby, will meet Thursday evenings at the Legion hall. The unit sponsors a November 7 card party for disabled veterans at Togus Veterans Facility and seeks homemade fudge, peanuts, or cigarettes and car pools. They urge contact with Mrs. Ralph Gay for arrangements. A Third District Council ALA meeting in Damariscotta on November 12 at 7 30 invites the post. the regular unit meeting that evening is postponed. The unit votes to aid the post in planning an Armistice Eve ball at the State Armory on November 10.
Jan Smeterlin, famed Polish pianist, gave a stirring Chopin program to a large Bath audience at Memorial Hall hosted by the Bath Brunswick Concert Association. Notable Bath attendees included Mr and Mrs William L Skelton, Mr and Mrs Donald D Young, Miss Ada Y Greenblatt, and many others.
Endicott Johnson plans a new shoe store at 74 Front street in the city. Possession was taken Thursday with lease starting November 1. Harold O. Hill, previously assistant manager in Rockland, will be store manager for the Hewpstore slated to open in November.
Governor Sumner Sewall nominates Mrs Edwin C Patten for Sagadahoc County treasurer to succeed her late husband. She is active in the Grange and regarded as capable. Confirmation by the Executive Council is expected midmonth.
The tale from Bath Maine tells how a Maine fruit store, Mike's, sent ten pounds monthly of rice spaghetti to the Duke of Windsor in Nassau after a chain of requests and a high profile guest prompted an exclusive culinary gift. The reporter notes the spaghetti’s unique flavor and the Duke's praise.
Henry Patrick Murphy age 76 of Middle Street and Archie Leon Johnson of Stetson Street Brunswick were enlisted into the regular Navy and Naval Reserve at a public ceremony in Portland City Hall Navy Day October 27. They took the Oath of Allegiance as the first Maine enlistees in many years, and departed Portland by train for Newport Naval Training Station.
Montsweag Farm Bureau captured two blue ribbons at the Knox Lincoln annual farm bureau meeting in Camden. Awards honored its exhibit "Sewing Secrets" and its square meals for health with strong attendance from Mrs. Warren H. McIntire Mrs. Mau Rice Shea Mrs. Neil Wilson of Bath Mrs. Forrest Baker Mrs. Harry E. Fitch Mrs. Lela Moore Mrs. Nelson Rice of Woolwich and Mrs. Laura Evans of Wiscasset. guest Mrs. Lemuel Preble of Woolwich.
About 200 officers and men from the U S S Emmons plus friends held a dance at the State Armory on Thursday. Leeman's orchestra provided the music as a Halloween mood filled the hall. Navy signals and victory banners adorned the space while a modest refreshments service was offered under the supervision of E L Finch and H H Kepfenberg. The Emmons is under Lieut Commander T H Templeton with a roster of Navy and Naval Reserve officers.
A birthday Halloween supper party for Amelia Ann Mitchell was held at 11 Dike Road. Guests included her club friends and family with orange and black decorations, ghost stories, and prizes for bobbing for apples and candy games.
The week long effort led by Mrs. Edward B Hamblett of North Center P T A doubled its quota to 160 members. Theo McNeil s fourth grade in North Grammar won five dollars for the highest parent member rate 72 5 percent while Pauly Metcalf s third grade in North Primary earned 56 5 percent and honorable mention. The winning class will be treated to a party.
At the first all day South End P T A gathering in Washington street rooms, members completed extensive Red Cross work including quilting and packing a hospital donation box. About 35 members and children shared a dinner with Mrs. Orris I. Ames serving as chairman.
Fire Chief Richard Frates estimated damage at 300 to 400 dollars to a dwelling at 373 Washington Street owned by Benjamin A. Cressey after a blaze in the downstairs area. Fire crews from engine four and hose lines fought the fire for about 45 minutes, aided by portable floodlights, with no occupants present. The blaze likely started in a first floor closet by spontaneous combustion, and all clear was sounded at 6:46.
A new recreational leadership course at Bailey Evening School trains adults to run spare time activities. It covers theory and practice, game variation, teaching methods, equipment care, and building play chests to support playgrounds, scouts, and hobby groups. Registration is at the high school or with Supt. John Parker.
Independent Brotherhood of Shipyard Workers telegram to President William S Newell in Portland precedes testimonial banquet in his honor. President James W Harkins sent best wishes on Maine’s day honoring his work for national defense.
The Past Noble Grands club of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge enjoyed a supper and social evening at Goodwill hall Woolwich last Wednesday. Prizes in contract went to Mrs. Leonard Lord Mrs. Harry Knight and Mrs. Ralph Mank. Attendees included Mrs. Herbert McCabe Mrs. Wallace Atwood Mrs. Victor Pinkham Mrs. Horace Ward Mrs. Albert Thompson Mrs. Myrtie Billings JT Bunker Mrs. Leonard Munsey Mrs. John Atwood and Mrs. Edward Reed.
The line explains that the sailor’s slang Getting under the kelp equates to going to bed. It clarifies that the expression is a nautical metaphor for turning in rather than actions like hitting the hay climbing the stairs or getting between the sheets.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chase hosted a semi masquerade Halloween gathering for Mr and Mrs Byron Clough who will relocate to New York where Clough takes a civil service post. Guests from South Portland and Bath included Briggs and Chase families with music by Larrys trio.
Charles O'Reilly, third assistant on the Excalibur, described life in Lisbon during wartime and local reactions at the Winter Street Men's club. He noted Portuguese public opinion leaning Allies despite a pro-German government, observed German soldiers in cafes with Dutch passports, and recalled Dutch survivors rescued at sea. A Christmas tree donation was approved and the next meeting on November 13 will feature Arthur Bowker with guests from the Central Church Men's club.
Promotions among enlisted men include Battery D posting Bat tery D PFC Stanley B Cole man of 20 Bath street Bath to a corporal in the Harbor Defense of Portland.
Members of the Junior Cosmo politan club entertained invited guests at a Halloween party in the club rooms. Refreshments included cider doughnuts and cheese. Volunteers listed include Bettie Bowers chair, Kay Harkins Ruth Colan and Grace Crowley on entertainment and decorations, with chaperons Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bowers.
At a monthly W C T U social meeting Mrs Nellie Brown hosted at 9 Deering Street. A roll call luncheon is set for November 18 at Mrs Florence Howard Meadowway home. Topics included current events on alcohol and a membership plan was presented. Refreshments followed. River traffic notes coal and oil boats moving to Gardiner and Augusta before ice.
Mr and Mrs Donald Crosby of Center Street returned Monday evening from Waterville where they spent the weekend as guests of Mrs Crosby's father Alex LaFontaine.
crossword style clues list across and down with many items and a cryptogram quotation at the end. The cryptogram reads PXCNC OV LSBVBLV BT UCVCNOK BG BT ATAOKEW JLNNCIG OATGCVY and decodes to a Schiller quote about thinking too much.
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