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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
2
Surplus materials from the armed services begin to hit the market as industry ponders wholesale dumping at cut rates. The Memphis Army Air Forces depot catalogs hundreds of parts and supplies, signaling possible large future disposals and prompting calls for controls or buying pools to manage sales.
World War I convoys carried food, arms, and troops at low speeds. Modern invasion fleets are faster and carry bombs, tanks, PT boats, trucks, planes, fuel, locomotives, railway gear, ammunition, medicine, clothing, and luxury supplies, ready to create a self supporting civillization on land.
An old advertisement shows a wife plowing with a country defense message. It argues building financial reserves grants freedom from fear, though it omits noting the woman’s labor aids her husband and nation against greater fears than want.
The text argues that freedom from fear and tyranny is not about material comfort but independence from domination by any government or ruler. It emphasizes that the 1777 woman and her husband fought for political liberty beyond a full stomach or financial security, highlighting the primacy of liberty over prosperity.
Miss Carrie Trott hosted the W C T U for a monthly meeting. Reports were read and approved as Citizenship was explored in several phases. A donation was voted to the safety on wheels fund. Next meeting November 23 at 70 Middle street with roll call lunch and entertainment led by Mae Besaw.
The Beacon Street Church parish supper drew 200 attendees last Wednesday in the vestry. Leaders from the trustees Woman's Society and Sunday school spoke and Youth Fellowship and Scout Cubs offered remarks. Entertainment included Grace Conant reading Roger Pinkham accordion Elton Libby talk and a duet by Mrs Carter and Mrs Palmer. A piano fund collection succeeded.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening for a six o'clock baked bean supper. During the meal a Parcel Post sale directed by Mrs. William Potter proved successful as the first of its kind for Lowell Temple. Several service members and defense workers attended. Ill members were announced at the business meeting, including Mrs. William Shea who is home with a heavy cold on Beacon Street.
A Bath observer in Portland watched a 65-foot junior aerial fire truck in operation during an early morning Congress street blaze. The sight underscored why Bath Fire Chief Richard Frates and others advocate purchasing such a unit for Bath. Operable by a single firefighter, it promises rapid roof access and other advantages.
Martin Watrous of New Orleans stays at the Sedgwick in the city for a few days then travels to his Summer home on Rich's Mountain on the New Meadows to inspect protections against winter blasts. He notes warm weather at departure and a snow storm in Chicago on Saturday.
The Times letter dissects a 1689 Kennebec incident amid Indian attacks during the second war. Six men died while escorting cattle to a vessel near Sagadahock Point. three were settlers from Harwich now Phippsburg, and three were garrison men. The piece reexamines the historical context and names those killed.
The Sagada probate session presided by Judge Arthur J. Dunton granted the administration of John W. McLane of Bowdoinham to Mabel L. McLane as administrator without bond. It filed wills for James M. Blaisdell of Phippsburg with Sarah W. Hilton as executrix and heard petitions to sell real estate for Athalie M. Allen of Richmond and to mortgage real estate for Verdie A. Grant Jr., guardian of the Bath National Bank estate.
John N. Marshall of Bethlehem Pa found double interest during a Mack Trucks, Inc. directors visit to Bath. The tour included Bath Iron Works and the Fouica tion plant at Hardings. He also first viewed the Carlton bridge whose superstructure was built by McClintic Marshall of Pittsburgh, his father leading the firm.
The Bath Lions club voted to purchase five tickets to the premiere of This Is the Army at Bath Opera House on Thursday Nov 18 and give them to armed forces in the area. Proceeds support the Army Emergency Relief fund aiding soldiers' families. The American Legion committee overseeing ticket sales applauds the gesture and asks other groups to contribute. Eugene Desmond, Legion chair, invites inquiries to help more soldiers see the film.
Red Cross Motor Corps members visited Rockland last week with three Bath cars, meeting Nevt Nason and Rockland Corps, sharing plans for improved service. A luncheon followed at Lieut Nason’s home.
Bath Iron Works Athletic Association sent Gerald E. Robinson from the tinshop to Boston for the New England Championship checker tournament at the Boston Checker Club. Robinson, a longtime local champion, has risen to prominence with study and practice and may inspire a BIW checker program for the 12,000 shipyard workers.
Mrs Olive Plummer's School of Dancing held the first party in a series on November 6 at Central church parish house. HostBarbara Morse and Victor Lonn welcomed guests with Mrs Percy Marks and Mrs William Oliver receiving. Studio pianist Mil licent Hecht provided music for the event. A second party is planned for December 24.
Miss Vanona A. MacDonald was named secretary for the year at the Marine Drafts men's Association annual election held Tuesday November 9 at the Phoenix hotel. Elected officers include R E Michaud of Brunswick as president Russell Austin of Bath as vice president and R C Small of Bath as treasurer. Next meeting December 14.
Friday morning snow and slush sparked a rush on rubbers with stores reporting limited on hand stock. Dealers say replenishment is unlikely for some time as wholesale supplies are depleted or held by the government.
Morse High School held a Friday morning program for National Education Week. Miss Mary Conley and Mrs. Ruth Wilson organized the plans and coaching. The lineup included a Glee club selection, a flag salute, talks by Marguerite Rines and others, an Aeroplane Quiz, solos by Virginia Andre and Ruth Williams, and the play Let Me Come Back featuring a cast listed as Lawry Glenda Howard through Barbara Barnes.
Mrs Charles Venos chair of the local Greek War Relief Association thanks Bath residents for clothing contributions destined for Greek children suffering under Nazi occupation. Special mention goes to Allan Spear of Bath Savings Institution for warm clothing.
South End Parent-Teacher Association reports a successful Harvest supper at its rooms on Saturday with Mrs. John Hunt as chairman. About 100 people enjoyed a hearty menu. Mrs. George Moses led the dining room and several volunteers assisted in serving. Proceeds will bolster the association treasury for school work. Separately, Maine’s November potato crop reached 71,040,000 bushels, up 69 percent from 1942 and 66 percent above the ten year average, aided by favorable early weather despite later rains and field mud. Also, George W. Richards, 26, of Hartford, Conn., escaped from the State Reformatory in South Windham and was arrested on a felonious police raid charge. he previously served time and was paroled to Hartford after recommitment five months ago.
A meeting at the USO to form the 1943-44 USC YMCA Basketball League settled on eight teams Pied Pipers Knights of Columbus Arkansas Travellers Coast Artillery Navy Receiving Station and the Y Dorm. League games begin December 1 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA with two games per evening. Alfred Neal Philip Oliver and Alex Burgess named to the Official League and Schedule Committee. E H Robinson will be League Secretary handling publicity.
The First Baptist church Co-Workers class met Tuesday with Mrs. Vernon Miller. President Mrs. Ralph Blakeney named committees for the Dec. 14 meeting including Mrs. Rudolph Furber on devotions and refreshments by Mrs. Furber and Marion Barnes. Entertainment by Miss Evelyn Southeard and Mrs. Miller featured a quiz and games. Attendees included Mrs. Blakeney, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Wright, and others with one guest present.
Notice lists ration dates for Brown Stamps J H G K valid until Dec 4 Green Stamps A B C in Book Four valid through Dec 20 for processed foods Stamps X Y Z valid to Nov 20 Sugar Stamp No 29 in Book Four valid Nov 1 to Jan 15 for five pounds Shoes:
An unnamed narrator notes Mrs. Gardiner Roberts teaches a class while spending summers at Barter's Island, and mentions a shift as Wao opens her home on Oak Street.
Abbot J. Gowan of Farmingdale pleaded guilty in municipal court to obstructing Commercial Street. Judge Gardiner R. Deering ordered a $5 fine plus $4.70 costs or 10 days in Augusta jail. Gowan said he parked to go to Bath Iron Works after listening to two passengers who misled him.
A large crossword puzzle is presented with across and down clues covering topics from anatomy to celestial bodies. The list includes standard crossword entries such as Soft palates and The Milky Way, plus a cryptoquote puzzle ending with a quotation about love and pain.
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