Christmas shopping starts early for wartime year
Department stores nationwide report a heavy early rush as Christmas gifts go to mail and rail shipments sooner than usual due to wartime constraints. Post offices are strained as workers are drawn to the war effort and shortages appear in some lines while replacements surge in others. Parlor games see a boom and Santa may return with toys, though next year could differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughston M. McBain
Marshall Field & Company
Chicago
McMain
Santa Claus
Learning From China and War Production Woes
Elsa Maxwell urges Chine theme and cultural learning in 1942 while Dr. Victor G Heiser warns that 42600 war job deaths and over 121 million lost man hours in sickness and accidents threaten production. Electric utilities save mileage by customers reading their own meters and mailing postcard reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor G. Heiser
Pearl Harbor
Heiser
Postcard Meter Idea Spreads From Rural to Urban Areas
In rural districts the distance between meters is measured in miles and the postcard concept has extended to urban and suburban zones. Central Maine Power Company has tested the plan and reports good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Maine Power Company
Armistice Day closures and community events across Maine
State offices close on Armistice Day while Maine officials urge heads of departments to observe. Volunteers move scrap metal in Augusta turning piles into a junk yard, with plans to reduce the North End Playground heap next Sunday. The Maine Association of Student Councils meets at Cony High School on Nov 14 with Dr Payson Smith as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle B. Hayes
Maine
State and
Glenwood Streets
Augusta
Charles S. Brown
North End
Maine Association of Student Councils of
Cony High School
Payson Smith
School of Education
University of Maine
Copper Nugget Weighs 35 Tons Discovered Last Year
A massive copper nugget unearthed last year weighed about 35 tons, marking a remarkable find for the mining region. The discovery drew attention from local officials and industry observers, highlighting potential for large-scale ore deposits in the area.
Rocheleau Guilty of Assault and Fined by Court
Fernan Rocheleau a local cobbler was found guilty on two counts of assault and fined 25 dollars plus 14.06 dollars costs on one charge and 50 dollars with 4.70 dollars costs or four months in Augusta jail on the other charge with one year probation. An indecent liberties charge was not pressed and indecent exposure was found not guilty. The long hearing featured debates over testimony admissibility and police statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernan Rocheleau
Augusta
Rocheleau
John P. Carey
Edward W. Bridgham
Frank N. Moriarty
Francis W. Powers
Donald H. Crosby
Sherwood Aldrich
Carriers' Auxiliary Meets On Wednesday War Time Meeting
The November gathering of Ladies' Auxiliary No. 801 N A L C convened at 6 30 pm at Miss Velma Cornish 54 Weeks Street. Members dined on a covered dish supper then held a business and social with Mrs John Henderson joining as a new member. A nominating committee named to prepare officer slate for December. They voted to suspend refreshments until the war is won and sewed and knit for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Velma I. Cornish
Weeks Street
John Henderson
Cyril Varney
C. Lloyd Hooker
John W. Gillespie
Harold Hodgkins
Dwinald Cornish
Oscar Tanguay
Edward N. Hartnett
Gillespie
Red Cross
Iota Sigma Chapter Halloween Party Recap
Iota Sigma chapter members enjoyed a Halloween party at Miss Deletra Hill's home on Middle Street Tuesday of last week. Prizes went to Mrs. Omash Snipe and to Mrs. Dorothy Vomaska, Miss Anna Day and Miss Del dra Hill organized the event. Refreshments were provided by Miss M. Hanscom and Mrs. Rosamond McGuiggan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Sigma
Deletra Hill
Omash Snipe
Dorothy Vomaska
Anna Day
Deldra Hill
M. Hanscom
Rosamond McGuiggan
Omah Snipe
Marshall Avenue
Gloria §$Tover
Needlework Guild Tea and Exhibits Held at Sewall House
About 100 members and friends attended the Needlework Guild of America tea and exhibit Thursday afternoon at the Sewall house 963 Washington Street hosted by Mrs Loyall F Sewall. Mrs Arthur Sewall II of Portland attended while Mrs Frederick E Drake poured and others assisted. The 57 year old charity gathers and distributes clothing and linen to hospitals missions homes and welfare agencies with nearly a million members and a yearly donation requirement of two or more articles or money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlework Guild of America
Sewall House
Washington Street
Loyall F. Sewall
Arthur Sewall II
Portland
Frederick E. Drake
Henry C. Wright
Allan Spear
Mary F. Gibbons
Alden H. Anderson
Arthur Fisher
Tacoma
Wash
National Education Week Observances in Bath
Bath joins national observance with Thursday night dedications of the John E. L. Huse Memorial school and a Morse High School addition. Programs are planned and the public urged to attend and visit schools during the week. American Education Week began in 1921 to address illiteracy and unfitness revealed by WWI drafts. The theme for this 22nd annual observance is Education of Free Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
United States
John E. L. Huse
Lieut
Huse
Pacific
Morse High School
American Legion
National Education Association
U. S. Office of Education
Hyde Park Terrace Items Of The Week
Sympathies extended to Mrs Albert Thayer and family on the death of her husband Albert Thayer in a Boston hospital. Personal items note visits and travels of local residents including Brooks Cromwell and family at Lark Street, George Brooks departing for Camp Devens, and various homecomings and illnesses among Hyde Park Terrace residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrace
Albert Thayer
Center Street
Boston
Harry Brooks
Lark Street
John Cromwell
Jackie
Washburn
George Brooks
Camp Devens
George
Niles Perkins, Jr
Daniel FitzGerald
Brunswick Hospital
Stillman S. Dyer
Central Avenue
Marilyn
Bangor
Brewer
Delbert Lewis
Evelyn Hinkley
Richmond
Joyce Arata
Donald A. Pulsifer
Drayton Road
M. M. G. Hospital
Lewiston
Richard
Bartlett
Madison
Lawrence Jones
Gardiner
Farewell Party for Three Young Men in Woolwich
William Raynes Dwight Packard and Karl Stiles left last week for Fort Devens Massachusetts and were honored at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Roland Raynes in Woolwich Twenty friends attended an evening of music games and refreshments with piano selections by Robert Rice. Decorations featured Halloween orange and black crepe paper candles and jack o lanterns. Attendees included Muriel Orum Edward Furber Shirley Stiles Colleen Rowe Baker McPherson Evelyn Young Leon a Presley Richard Tanner Arlene Waite Bud Frost Muriel Raynes Dwight Packard Lois McLellan Robert Lawrence Beverly Packard Robert Rice and Louise Sullivan All three Morse High School graduates Stiles Class of 1941 Packard and Raynes Class of 1942 All served in the Army ground mechanics after working at Hyde Windlass Co prior to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Raynes
Dwight Packard
Karl Stiles
Fort Devens
Mass
Roland Raynes
Woolwich
Robert Rice
Muriel Orum
Edward Furber
Shirley Stiles
Colleen Rowe
Baker McPherson
Evelyn Young
Leona Presley
Richard Tanner
Arlene Waite
Bud Frost
Muriel Raynes
Lois McLellan
Robert Lawrence
Beverly Packard
Louise Sullivan
Morse High School
Mr. Stiles
Mr. Packard
Raynes
Hyde Windlass Co
Army Ground Mechanics
Thieves steal 250 dollars from filling station office
Thieves broke into the Emera Oil Co. office at Vine and Water streets and took 250 dollars from the cash register, the largest haul in months. A prior break at the Mobiloil station nearby yielded no loot, and police traced the times from five Sunday morning to eleven that night and noted entry via a window and removed screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emero Oil Co
Vine
Water Streets
Mobiloil
Water Street
Emera
Mobil
Kitchen Utensils Topic At Nequasset Farm Bureau
Nequasset Farm Bureau held a well attended meeting at Good Will clubhouse with kitchen utensils as the subject. Mrs. Ruby Dodge acted as secretary and led the discussion. Mrs. Carolyn D. Wing chaired, aided by Mrs. Dodge. Members sewed for the Red Cross and a dinner of carrot loaf Harvard beets wax beans bran muffins Indian pudding and tea was served. Next meeting at Dec 2 will be hosted by Mrs. Jordan C. Wright Barley Neck road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nequasset Farm Bureau
Good Will
Annie Hall
Bath
Ruby Dodge
Harvard
Bureau
Red Cross
Carolyn D. Wing
Dodge
Jordan C. Wright
Barley Neck Road
Engagement Announcement for Norma Lewis and Mark Barrett
Norma T. Lewis of Capis street Portland and former Bath engaged to attorney Mark L. Barrett of Portland announced at a Halloween party. Lewis is Deering High School graduate National Honor Society member and secretary to Judge DeWolfe. Barrett is Norway High School Hebron Academy and Peabody Law School graduate, Cumberland Bar member, Knights of Columbus, practicing attorney in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma T. Lewis
Maurice H. Lewis
Capish Street
Portland
Bath
Mark L. Barrett
Patrick J. Barrett
Larch Street
Miss Lewis
Deering High School
National Honor Society
Junior Guild of Catholic Women
Robert W. DeWolfe
Barrett
Norway High School
Hebron Academy
Peabody Law School
Cumberland Bar Association
Knights of Columbus
The Originals Plan Flower Donations for Dow Field Hospital
The 11 year old Bangor club The Originals met Monday and voted to furnish flowers regularly for the Station hospital at Dow Field. The group director told Lieut. A J Carmody Catholic chaplain at Dow Field that few flowers reach the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Originals
Bangor
Station Hospital
Dow Field
A. J. Carmody
Farewell parity given for two joining air corps
A surprise farewell party for Carmillo Beans Puiia and George Buster Kenyon was hosted at 805 Middle Street by their fianc es Elsie Carle and Mary Pulia. The Bath youths, former Bath Iron Works employees, enlisted in the U S Army Air Corps and will depart Monday. Attendants included family and friends. gifts totaled including a $75 purse each. A red white and blue military cake with Keep em Flying Beano and Buster adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puiia
George “Buster” Kenyon
Pulia
Middle Street
Elsie Carle
Mr. Kenyon
Mary Pulia
U. S. Army Air Corps
Bath
Bath Iron Works
Antonio Puiia
Kenyon
Frank Kenyon
Center Street
Grace Hamlin
Marion Carle
Clara Puiia
Mattie Kenyon
Doris Kingsbury
Frank Nadeau
Buster
Increased American Food Shipments to Russia in August
The Agriculture Department reported rising U S food aid to the Allies, noting August deliveries reached 187 000 000 pounds including a new quick cooking cereal mix. Pork led August shipments, totaling 75 439 000 pounds, with a cumulative 941 715 750 pounds since April 1941. Other large items: vitamin A 155 000 pounds, canned fish 13 076 000 pounds, cheese 12 440 000 pounds, dry skim milk 11 726 000 pounds, and strawberry pulp 3 870 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Agriculture Department
United Nations
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Arthur Douglass Jr Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home
Arthur Douglass Jr son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Douglass celebrated his seventh birthday Tuesday of last week with a party at 11 Central avenue. Decorations were red white and blue. Games were played with prizes to Ross Dodge Mildred Alley Joan Lewis and Hazel Alley. Other guests included Irene Barry Douglass Decota Barry Hutchins Philip Dodge Dickie Alley Priscilla Lewis Christine Lewis Shirley Decota and Beverly Douglass. Candy ice cream cake and punch were served by Joseph Decota Deibert Lewis Ross Dodge and Edward Burns. The youngsters presented many gifts to the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Douglass, Jr
Arthur Douglass
Central Avenue
Ross Dodge
Mildred Alley
Joan Lewis
Hazel Alley
Irene Barry
Douglass Decota
Barry Hutchins
Philip Dodge
Dickie Alley
Priscilla Lewis
Christine Lewis
Shirley Decota
Beverly Douglass
Joseph Decota
Deibert Lewis
Edward Burns
Fireside Club Meets at Winter Street Church
Fireside club of Winter Street Church held a Sunday evening meeting with Verna Wallace and Natalie Perkins leading a discussion on how much freedom young people should have. A social event is planned for next Saturday at 7 30 led by Colby College deputation with the club's social committee assisting. Miss A Marie Frost, former Maine State Liquor Commission secretary, joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and was to report in Portland to take the oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
American Legion Hall
Laurence W. Wyman
Henry F. Peterson
Sara Merrill
Oougl
Merrill
Fireside Club
Winter Street
Verna Wallace
Natalie Perkins
Colby College
Arthur Brown
Peggy O'Reilly
Martha Pratt
Alice Lorraine Purdue
Dorothy Wilson
A. Marie Frost
Secrean's
Maine State Liquor Commission
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Miss Frost
State House
WAACS
Portland
Desertion Charge Shocks Canadian Army Case
Henry E. Nadeau, 22, of Dexter Maine, was arrested in town for desertion from the Royal Canadian Army after taking a civilian leave and crossing back into the United States. Held awaiting British consul information, Nadeau admitted the offense and said he used an enemy alien card to enter here in civilian clothes. He has worked in Dexter Portland and a bowling alley while on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Army
Henry E. Nadeau
Dexter
Portland
Nadeau
Canada
Powers
Pythian Sisters Hold Evening Meeting at K of P Hall
Pythian Sisters gathered Wednesday in K of P hall with Mrs. Mary Curtis in charge for tacking, supper served by Mrs. Marion Darrah and Miss Agnes Perry. The 7 30 meeting, led by Mrs. Jane Shea, remembered sick members, presented birthday gifts to Mrs. Aletta Yates and Mrs. Alice Bowie, and Mary Curtis won the mystery prize. Plans for a membership roll call were set for November 18, two new bearers were chosen, and initiation practice occurred with Mrs. Neil Bishop appointed pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
P.hall
Mary Curtis
Marion Darrah
Agnes Perry
Jane Shea
Aletta Yates
Alice Bowie
Margaret Hanscom
Neil Bishop
Bowdeinham
Bath pilgrims ride to Sabine in hay cart
The Bath Pilgrim Fellowship traveled by hay cart to Sabine on Sunday afternoon, leaving from the Bath Court House and stopping briefly at a cottage of a boy's parent. Mr and Mrs Linwood Haynes joined as guests. They returned to Central Church parish house at six for a worship service directed by Mrs Raymond G Putnam, with sandwiches and hot drinks served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Last Man to Leave Corregidor Receives 15 Day Leave
Nicholas Cucinello chief petty officer, granted 15 days leave to Bloomfield New Jersey after being the last man to depart Corregidor before surrender. He led the 18 who traveled 2000 miles to Australia in a 36 foot diesel boat, eluding Japanese lookouts by day and navigating bays at night. He earned a silver star for scuttling the last ship as the 18 exited the island, and he served 13 years in the Navy from December through May. Two others from the group reside on the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Cucinello
Bloomfield
N. J
Cucinello
Corregidor
Australia
Mr. Cucinello
J. M. Morrill
Bath
Pacific Coast
J. S. Stringer
New London
Mr. Swisher
Naval Barracks
Cosmo Club Names December Committees and Coming Exhibits
Carroll Deering and Mrs. John Harkins heads the club committees for December including Program chaired by Mrs. Eugene Halliwell and others. Murphys Farriers of Lewiston to exhibit November 10 and 11 with Julia Logan of Boothbay Harbor showing clothing on a date to be announced. Albert B. Drouin performed Throwing Kisses and Star Dust in classical form, and Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter showed Hawaiian island pictures gaining interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Deering
John Harkins
Eugene Halliwell
Joseph I. Smith
Fred Humphreys
R. J. M. Steussy
Homer Johnson
George Churchill
Jennie Perkins
Murphy’s Farriers
Lewiston
Julia Logan
Boothbay Harbor
Albert B. Drouin
Carl] Heins
Rupert H. Baxter
Hawaiian Islands
Bath cooperative plans membership drive week of November sixteen
Mrs. G. Baer Connard, president of the Bath Cooperative Concert Association, outlined association plans and urged enrollment during the week of November 16, urging residents to join the newly formed group and support community concerts.
Weekly Crossword Puzzle 54
A dense cryptic crossword and cryptoquote fill with clues across and down covering words from longings to ar, a slate of hints includes animals, measures, and linguistic terms. The cryptogram HFKGRX yields a famous quotation, with several sportslike and geographical entries sprinkled through.
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Bathee
China
Elsa Maxwell
Nancy N. Greenleaf
Elgin A. Greenleaf
North Conway
PFC Vernal
Walton E. Cole
Second Church
Near East
Lewiston City Hall
Sewall
France
Legionnaires
Richmond Ship Building Corporation
South Gardiner
Randolph Grammar School
Benjamin FE. Smith
Jesse Tarr
Bernard Eo Meland
Pomona College
Claremont
Calif
Bates College
William E. Conley
Sebastian
Veterans Administration Hospital
Oat Towns
Carriers’ Auxiliary
Iota Sigma Chapter
Lizzie Brown
Errata
Kennebunk Village
Bundies
Britain
America
Brown
Needlework Guild
New Huse Memorial
Morse High
Hyde Park Terrace
Norma Lewis
AIR Corps
Charmillo Pulia
George S. Kenyon
Arthur Douglas, JR
Bath Police Department
Sabine
Cosmo Club
Latvia
Desert
Pride Cowper
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Arabian Garment
Wes Victorious
Siberian River
Alae
Jie
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