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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1944

Page

2

Roosevelt Wins Reelection To A Fourth Term

National Editorial Association reports President Roosevelt secured victory in the election with Democratic gains expected in the Senate and House. Dewey conceded early Wednesday as Maine stayed Republican and Sagadanoc County backed Roosevelt. Final totals and overseas results awaited.

Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewey Senate House Maine Dewey Willkie Sagadanoc County

Readjusting costs and prices after the war faced

A banking observer warns that postwar recovery hinges on restoring cost and price equilibrium to sustain trade. He argues producers and retailers must cooperate to prevent price controls from blocking distribution and harming millions, as wartime price distortions fade. He cautions regulators may push illogical controls that hinder normal market readjustment.

Washington

Early Flight Ventures Spark American Aviation Faith

An Express Agency official predicted a future of scheduled air service across the United States, noting the need for better aviation maps, proper starting and landing fields, and suitable revenue-laden aircraft. He remarked that the first attempt’s failure would not deter progress as aviation expands to New York to Chicago and beyond as unified air express networks carry millions of pounds on flights.

Express Agency Handley- Page New York Chicago Unified Air Express

Magnificent Failure Ends First Air Express Day

After eight and a half hours against a head wind, the Handley Page bound from New York to Chicago crash landed in a farm meadow where a frozen water line stood miles short of its intended goal. The cargo was transported by train and the 25th anniversary of the event marks the start of an express in November.

Handley Page New York Chicago

Sons of Veterans Bowling Team Form at Park Alleys

A Sons of Veterans group began their winter bowling schedule at Park Alleys, meeting Fridays at 7 30. Veteran bowler Vernon Miller, once part of a five man Miller family team, recalls past squads shaped by the Miller line. Pepper the manager notes history of local veterans bowling here.

Sons of Veterans Park Alleys Vernon Miller Pepper Miller Hato Ligneaud Jenior Batoner Granvale Miller Pepys

Shriners to Meet in Local Gathering

Members of the Shriners plan a community meeting at a local venue with speakers from Masons and related groups. Attendees include notable officers such as Barratt and Haro, with anticipated discussions on charity drives and event scheduling for the month.

Martha Morse Weds Officer in Camden Social

Mrs Grahion Blaney of Greenwich and Aunt Miss Twitewell of Maddonfield attended a Camden wedding for Martha Morse and an officer. Numerous Camden residents hosted teas and social events in honor of the bride, with extended families from Waldoboro, Union, Bowdonham, Salem, Boston and Owl's Head among the guests.

Grahion Blaney Greenwich Twitewell Maddonfield Francis Randolph Waldobero L. S. McElwee Union Clinton Lunt Richard Lyman David Dey Camden Bruce H. M. White Topsaem Maynard Dorr Bowéonhham Teoma Barry Salem Mass John Ho Hyes Sally Hyde Boston Rath Bankes Frederick Gatcombe Owl's Head

Mrs Mullaney Improves after Memorial Hospital Stay

Mrs Joseph Mullaney of High street has shownmarked improvement after more than two weeks as a patient at Memorial Hospital where she received medical treatment. She has returned to her home.

Joseph Mullaney High Street Memorial Hospital

Navy V-12 cadet transferred to Dartmouth for officer training

Robert FE Lawrence 18 of Arrowsic, a Marine private in the Navy V-12 at the University of Rochester, moves to Dartmouth College for further Marine Corps Reserve officer training. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Lawrence and a Morse High School 1943 graduate.

Robert FE. Lawrence Arrowsic University of Rochester Dartmouth College U. S. Marine Corps Reserve E. K. Lawrence Young Lawrence Morse High School Marine Barracks Parris Island S. C Camp LeJeune N .C New Delhi India Manley T. Ellis Alice Pratt Valley Road Bath Medical Department T . Ebis Assam Services of Supply Philadelphia Ellis Philadelphia Navy Yard Camp Berkeley Texas United States William Beaumont General Hospital el Paso Camp Wheeler Frances Ellis

Hatch Returns From Furlough To Duties

Daniel Hatch USA resumed duties Sunday after a two week furlough spent with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Hatch of Washington Street.

Robert M. Woodruff Horace N. Woodruff Washington Street Woodruff United States U.S.A Daniel Hatch USA Robert B. Hatch

Local War Era Notices and Farewell Renditions

Mrs Barbara Guynn receives notice of her son James H Guynn CM 3 c changing station from Key West Florida to Naval Construction Battalion Replacement Depot Camp Parks Shoemaker California. Pvt Sylvia Morin USA home on 14 day furlough from Camp Gordon Johnson Fla hosts early family Thanksgiving dinner with Morin family and guests.

Barbara Guynn James H Guynn Key West Florida Naval Construction Battalion Camp Parks Shoemaker California Clarence Leonard Bath Street Sylvia Morin U.S.A Gordon Johnson Fla Morin Pvt Jeanette Stanley Burgess William O. Given New York Pvt. Morin Bath Iron Works

Son in France sends letter from Orleans and Joan of Arc monument

Pvt. Peter E. Lebel Jr. writes to Mr and Mrs Peter Lebel at 48 Russell Street from somewhere in France describing visits to Orleans and the Joan of Arc monument. He says he is well and safe, the first news since July 1944, and mentions three brothers and a sister working in defense plants.

Peter E. Lebel Russell Street Peter E. Lebel, Jr France Orleans Joan of Arc Pvt Lebel Neison Arthur B.I.W Eddie Johnie Harding's Margaret

Proposed Constitution for Bath Maine Community Agencies

Draft of the Constitution and By-Laws for the Council of Community Agencies of Bath Maine prepared by committees on October 23 at Mrs Joseph I Smiths residence. Names include E H Robinson Mrs Joseph I Smith Mrs Louis A Dole Horace P Herrick and Boyd L Bailey chair.

Council of Community Agencies of Bath Joseph I. Smith E. H. Robinson Louis A. Dole Horace P. Herrick Boyd L. Bailey

LIEUT LARRABEE GUEST OF DEWEY AT RALLY

First Lieut. Howard C. Larrabee U S A recently received a medical discharge and traveled to New York for a business trip. He attended a Madison Square Garden rally as a guest of Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey and held two front seats with Dewey and Britker pictures on the tickets.

Howard C. Larrabee New York City Larrabee South Pacific Thomas E. Dewey Madison Square Garden New York Dewey Britker Lieut Morse High Farmington Normal School Swift & Co Dover N. H Bath Pacific

Bath Municipal Court Grapples With Drunk Driving Cases

In Bath on Friday morning four intoxication related cases were heard. Lester Munsey Jr of Bath pleaded not guilty to operating under liquor influence and was found guilty with a $100 fine and $14.95 costs. Walter W Clark of Bath admitted guilt for driving under the influence and paid $100 and $8.50 costs. Clifford P Cox of Woolwich and Clarence M Allen of Portland pleaded guilty to speeding and paid $10 plus $4.70 costs each. Ralph Boyington faced assault and battery charges, pleading not guilty, but was fined $10 and $11.94 costs. The court also heard an appeal to Sagadahoc County Superior Court and released Munsey on $200 bail for a January appearance. State Trooper Powers testified on the cases.

Lester Munsey, Jr Bath Munsey Ralph O. Dale Edward W. Bridgham Gardiner R. Deering Bridgham Sagadahoe County Ralph Boyington Walter W. Clark Frank W. Powers Clifford P. Cox Woolwich

Oil Painting Exhibits At Bowdoin College Art Museum

Bowdoin College Art Museum hosts an American Art Week exhibit featuring Alphonse J. Sheldon’s oil painting Salt Water from November 1 to 7, along with Winslow Homer chromolithographs Eastern Point and Adirondacks Guide, inviting all interested visitors.

Bowdoin College Mseum Alphonse J. Sheldon Southport Winslow Homer

Couple found guilty for failing to clean child for school return

A father and mother appeared before Judge Gardiner R. Deering and were found guilty in Municipal court for failing to clean their child so the child could return to school without undue loss of time after a notice from Superintendent Harland A. Ladd. Case continued for sentence to Nov 8 with $25 sureties.

Gardiner R. Deering Superintendent of Schools Harland A. Ladd

Belanger Fined in Brunswick Hit-and-Run Case

Raymond Belanger of Brunswick was found guilty in Municipal Court of leaving the scene of an accident at Tops ham Sunday. Two Brunswick residents were hospitalized with minor injuries, and Belanger pleaded guilty. Recorder Rubin imposed a $100 fine plus $4.70 court costs. Injured are Mrs. Leo Johnson and Mrs. Ruth Sutter of Brunswick.

Raymond Belanger Brunswick Mupichap Topsham Rubin Leo Johnson Ruth Sutter

Miss Jessie Meserve Weekend Guest in Dresden Mills

Miss Jessie Meserve of Dresden Mills was a weekend guest of Mr Harold Miller and Mrs Harold Miller on Bridge Street.

Jessie Meserve Dresden Mills Harold Miller Bridge Street

Winter Street Men’s Club Elects Officers

Winter Street Men’s Club held its fall meeting with Carl E. Albee presiding in Earl E. Kimble’s absence. Officers elected for the year: Clinton D. Wilson president Henry D. Small vice president Arah E. Richmond secretary Edgar Leavitt treasurer. Harmon W. Smith Field Scout Executive spoke on Boy Scouts training highlighting camp life and the impact on boys who joined the armed forces, noting about 80 percent became officers.

Winter Street Men’s Club Carl E. Albee Earl E. Kimble Boy Scout Movement Mr. Albee Fred W. Higgins Melvin Haggett Harry A. Walters Clinton D. Wilson Henry D. Small Arah E. Richmond Edgar Leavitt Justus H. Miller Allen Spear Harmon W. Smith Pine Tree Council Mr. Smith

Central Ladies Aid Joins the Needlework Guild

Ladies Aid of Central church met at the parish house with large attendance. President Mrs. Luther Thompson led the meeting and the group voted to join the Needlework Guild and donate articles. Plans for winter were discussed and sewing followed, with refreshments provided by Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Bonney. Next week hostesses include Mrs. Perry Thompson Mrs. Alfred Rowe and Mrs. Charles Jackson and Miss Margaret Foote will lead the service table.

Ladies Aid of Central Church Luther Thompson James T. Bonney Perry Thompson Alfred Rowe Charles Jackson Margaret Foote

Postpone Incinerator Project and Bid Receipts

Bids for the incinerator construction were received and opened on October 30, 1944, at 7 30 p m in the Mayor s Office City Hall. Morse Boulger Destructor Co valued at 106 385 00 and George Allen & Sons 121 460 00 submitted bids. Bids were reportedly high with Morse Boulger noting an extra 25 000 may be needed due to severe winter weather and labor costs.

Morse-Boulger Destructor Co George Allen & Sons Kelley Morse-Boulger Destructor Company

Rationing Reminders for Consumers in Wartime

Notices remind shoppers that red meat and fat stamps L5 M5 NS P remain valid for five weeks. Blue processed foods stamps 78 AS W5 validated monthly. sugar stamps 30–33 and sugar stamp 40 cover home canning through Feb 28, 1945. Fuel oil four and period five coupons apply. gasoline A coupons expire Nov 9, A11 by Nov 8. B5 C5 last until further notice. Airplane shoe stamps No 1 2 3 good for one pair of shoes each.

City considers incinerator bids in Bath Maine

War Manpower Commission labor restrictions affect Portland Bath area as incinerator project faces high premium. Committee recommends rejecting all bids and readvertising in February 1945 to start after freezing weather, hoping conditions improve and restrictions lift. Dated Bath Maine November 1 1944. Philip Eaton chairman and city officials signoff.

War Manpower Commission Portland Bath Maine A.D Philip Eaton Walter C. Rogers Stanley Hunter Harold Troop Harold Small Philip Oliver Chester H. M'Cabe

Man Struck By Auto Near Raymond Court

Henry Jaquith, 40, of 6 Plant Street, was struck by a car while crossing Center Street near Raymond Court and hospitalized at Memorial hospital. His wife, riding with him, was lightly struck. The driver was Stella M. Mulhern of 98 Jordan Avenue Brunswick. no charges were filed.

Henry Jaquith Plant Street Memorial Hospital Center Street Raymond Court Stella M. Mulhern Jordan Avenue Brunswick

Dr Jacob Norton Dies at 67 in Haverhill Mass

Dr Jacob Norton a 67 year old dentist died suddenly Monday at his Haverhill home. He previously lived here and shared a Sagadahock block dental office with his brother Dr Fred Norton. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from a Haverhill Funeral Parlor.

Jacob Norton Haverhill Mass Fred Norton Sagadahock Block

Mrs Jackson Visits Then Heads Home to Virginia

Mrs. James M. Jackson stayed with Mrs. N Gratz Jackson at 1 Shaw Street and rode the morning train Wednesday to return to Alexandria Virginia. Lieut James M Jackson is stationed with the Army Air Force in Washington D C and returned to duty several weeks ago.

James M. Jackson N. Gratz Jackson Shaw Street Alexandria Virginia Army Air Force Washington, D. C

WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE AND CRYPTOQUOTE SUMMARY

A dense crossword puzzle page lists across and down clues with many numbers and fragments for a weekly puzzle, followed by a cryptoquote puzzle. The quote reads There grows no herb of help to heal a coward heart from Swinburne.

Swinburne

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