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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
2
An item notes a filing at the Bath post office regarding circulation for the second class postal category. The brief entry records official action related to mail classifications and advisory distribution.
Governor Sewall announces by letter to Justus H. Miller that after study he will not seek a third term, leaving the field open for June primary candidates. Supporters praise his wartime leadership, noting his strong second-term victory and the wish for a peaceful postwar transition.
Retail buyers across the nation confront war lingering effects and tighter margins. They must select quality amid reduced inventories while ensuring timely delivery. They guard against black markets and black selling schemes that push undesirable items as a condition for desirable ones.
Retail buyers face stock worries as war end could flood markets with unsaleable goods. Women will buy rayon stockings but not nylons. wooden baby carriages struggle against the real article. Outlasting the famine could bring greater patronage, especially in small communities where buyers act as personal purchasing agents for customers.
The Bath Red Cross Nursing Service group, led by Mrs. E M Fuller Jr., heard Miss Esther Jakesy of the Maine Council of Churches speak on her work. Marjorie Boucher announced tuberculosis testing for seventh and eighth grades and Morse High School, administered by Dr. Laughlin. The service maintains crutches, bed cradles, wheelchairs, and distributes infant clothing via the Needlework Guild. Ruth Henry, Red Cross Public Health Nurse, offers home visits with nominal fees. insurance may cover visits. Call office hours 8–9 am and 4–5 pm.
Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella met Wednesday of last week. Regent Miss Helen Moses announced State Regent Mrs Lillian Hartley of Sanford will attend the November 28 meeting. December social committee includes Mary Cummings Burgess Madden Emero Wilson King Skalsnyg Vaillancourt Cameron Hayes. Delegation attended Lewiston installation including Anne Perry Grace Cunningham Lida Crtain Katherine Conley Yvonne Vaillancourt Louwson Edzett Alice Burgess Mae Kiang Vision Kronstrand Katherine Burgess
Superintendent Ladd spoke to the PTA about home centers for children with nurseries planned at North and South ends and city center. A reception followed with tea poured by Mrs Mockler and Mrs Sharkey. next meeting slated for Nov 16 in the Dike school teachers' room with Mrs Edward Hamblett addressing and a school of instruction.
Mr and Mrs Clyde MacKinnon of Shep ard and Middle streets host two stray pigs weighing around 30 pounds. Neighbors saw the animals roaming in yards along South Street. The couple fed them with dog ration and captured both after one squealed loudly. The pigs are now in the basement awaiting their owners. If anyone knows the rightful owners, they should contact the MacKinnons. The pair suspects the pigs were likely lost from a truck bound for a farm.
Six girls from Red Rose Intermediate Girl Scouts met in Room Q at Morse High School at 3 15 on Tuesday to form a Senior Troop led by Mrs Albert Coombs. Officers elected were Barbara Madden president Jean MacDonald vice president Cyn thia Moses secretary Thelma Cummings treasurer Betty Nostall program chairman and Lillian Witham society chairman. They planned to start badge work and voted to hold meetings on Wednesdays at 3 15.
The Corliss Street church research class met in the vestry for an all day session with lunch and hot beverages. Officers reported, a sunshine basket was approved for Martha Cutting, 88, bedridden at Old Ladies Home. Lizzie French to head basket. next meeting set for December 1. attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs William R Staples announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret E Staples to Seaman 1st Class Charles S Ciesielski USN The couple list Portland Bath and Trenton as places in their family backgrounds The bride to be was born in Portland and attended Bath schools and Portland High She currently works in Portland The groom to be is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ciesielski of Prospect Heights Trenton He attended Trenton Central High School and is stationed at Bath Navy Yard after leaving Lenox Incorporated of Trenton
Mr and Mrs Charles Murray of Weeks street have purchased a cottage lot on the shore of the Alton Fhenney property on Back River and plan to erect a modern cottage to occupy next summer likely.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met Wednesday of last week with Mrs. Frank Preble to organize the Christmas sale for December 1 in the South End Parent-Teacher Association rooms. Committees were named for Candy, Neckties, Novelties, Handkerchiefs, Aprons, Cooked Food, and Parcel Post with several neighbors serving as hosts and helpers. The afternoon included sewing and a social hour with refreshments, attendance noted for Mrs. Harold Walker, Mrs. John Hunt, and others.
Ladies Auxiliary of the Letter Carriers Association met at Mrs John Gillespie’s Bruce Street home for a November gathering. Mrs Dwinal Cornish led the session as officers were announced for December. Members worked on a Red Cross afghan, decorated the dining room with chrysanthemums, and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Speaker F A Richardson announced candidates for Sewalls seat, naming Roy L Fernald of Winterport as a likely rival and Carl R Smith as a possible aspirant. The push for a third Sewall term grew after lawmakers and business leaders urged him to reconsider, though party leaders worried it would embarrass Maine Republicans who opposed Roosevelt's third term.
Rev Dr David L Wilson named member of the Bath Plant Area Panel to fill the vacancy created by Sanford B Nickerson resignation. The panel at Bath Iron Works Corp Employer's Transportation office oversees all gasoline, tire and work shoe rationing for nearly 12000 employees.
Mrs George Baer Connard of High street along with Mrs Richard Quick and Mrs Earl Cahoon of Washington street passed away Thursday in Portland.
Augusta reports Captain Laurence Upton of the Maine State Police cited a National Safety Council study showing 31.7 percent of absenteeism at a war production plant last winter was due to transportation problems. He urged winter safety gear checks, gear and tire chains, slower speeds, safe spacing, and gradual braking to reduce accidents and delays as roads ice up.
Bath Lions met Wednesday of last week at Central church parish house for supper served by Central church league women. Lt Commander Noel C. Little USNR Brunswick gave an interesting talk with cartoons about Bowdoin Naval Training school. Louis Silverman admitted to membership. guests were J Edward Pomeroy Dwight W Pierce and Dr William Kamber. Dance report presented by Arthur L Pratt.
In 1942 Philadelphia hosted a banquet in honor of the Lionsesses with moving pictures. Mrs. Wetherbee led the business meeting and dinners were set for biweekly gatherings at the Phoenix with alternate venues to be announced. A committee was formed to assist Bath boys leaving for overseas service, chaired by Mrs. Leslie J. Wold and others. Forty three members attended the entertaining meeting.
Lowell Temple P S met with strong attendance and prepared for the upcoming inspection on Wednesday evening led by Grand Chief Barnice Elie of Sabbatus. The charter was draped for 30 days in memory of Dr Arthur Gebhard and Past Grand Chief Edna McNeil. Supper was served by Mrs Sarah Potter, Mrs Emily Williams and Sadie Garcelon, who also prepared the prior supper and will run a Parcel Post sale.
North Grammar school maintains lead in cumulative war bonds and stamps purchases as nine weeks yield over $22,470.10, with North end schools edging ahead of South end rivals. The week totals show ungraded room at $381.35 and Mitchell at $121.70, while the goal of $75,000 for an army pursuit plane still dominates student efforts.
Genesta Sewing Circle held an all day session at the home of Mrs. David Rich on Bedford Street to prepare aprons holders and other items for a Christmas sale on December 7 at Masonic Temple. A large amount of work was completed and a social day enjoyed with a noon dinner hosted by the hostess and two committee members.
An urgent appeal from the Greek War Relief Association in New York asks Bath residents to donate warm coats and shoes for Greek children. Co chairs Mrs. Charles Venos and Mrs. Katina Vamvakias urge deliveries to 813 Washington Street Wednesdays 2 to 5 PM, with future weekly collections planned.
Ladies Aid of Central church met in the parish house and voted to sew for the Red Cross to furnish kit bags for U S Navy boys and to join the Needle Word Guild. The service table was postponed a week and social time followed with refreshments planned for next meeting.
A list of women including Miss Grace Lord Mrs Joseph Avery Mrs Putnam Sr Mrs George Tobey Mrs James F Dunton Mrs Dora L Howard and Miss Margaret Foote appears in a community notice. The compilation reflects local social standings and connections within prominent families of the area.
The Portland Navy Recruiting Station announces Recruiting Officer E. J. Watts will be in Bath Thursday to interview Waves Ship Repair Units applicants for the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. The program replaces Seabees and is open to skilled tradesmen and men aged 38 to 50 as well as youths 17.
John W. Chaf fee 18 of 38 Meadow Way Bath was fined five dollars plus costs in Lewiston court for speeding on Lisbon street Lewiston Friday.
A mixed grid of across and down crossword clues including topics from everyday objects to geography and language. The puzzle lists numerous brief prompts such as little girl, gas elements, compass points, and wildlife terms, followed by a cryptoquote quotation TIME AND INDUSTRY PRODUCE EVERY DAY NEW KNOWLEDGE. Hobbes.
Savas Canacaris, chairman of local Greek War Relief, received a letter of thanks from the national head. Special appreciation goes to Mrs. Ernest Poulos and Mrs. Chris Abatzis for boosting the fund with a 116 dollar donation earned by selling an embroidered cross and via a house party at Mrs. Poulos home. The Bath society also runs a clothing drive. donations are sought through Mrs. Poulos at her home or Front street dressmaking shop.
Mack Trucks, Inc. traces its origins to 1916 as International Motor Truck Corp. and renamed in 1922. The firm runs 69 factories and branches in the U.S. and Canada, focusing largely on war production. November is Christmas mail month for servicemen and servicewomen with mailing deadlines by region through December 6.
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