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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
7
Cooler weather boosts deer activity with many bucks over 200 pounds tagged at inspection stations. Snow aids tracking as Maine Inland Fisheries reports strong potential for a record bag near last season’s 23 000, while poaching remains a concern and venison stores fat.
Cpl. Robert Ward of Augusta fired a single buckshot pellet at a partridge during a deer hunt and hit the neck, neatly severing the head. The bird was otherwise unscathed and Ward hints the method will be shared after the war as a military secret.
The Unemployment Compensation Commission announced that third quarter contributions through Sept 30 totaled 2,079,276.53, raising the Maine Trust Fund to 23,400,810.56. During July, August and September, 7,268 claims were paid amounting to 69,712, largely from seasonal workers awaiting new employment.
The Bath Lions Club, meeting at various local sites, considers petitioning Lions International to change their closing song. They report enjoying meals during travels despite rationing, and heard Dr. Cyril E. Bousfield speak on China’s medical work and leprosy treatment before the war.
Mr and Mrs Edward Sampson of Dummer Street have closed their Brighams Cove cottage after spending the Summer there and returned home.
Mrs. Raymond G. Putnam entertained at the parsonage Thursday two to five for Mrs. Helen Putnam who leaves soon for Salem Massachusetts after a two week visit with her son Rev Raymond G Putnam and family. Guests from the Central Congregational Ladies Aid and friends attended.
The USO club of Bath organizes outreach for service members during Thanksgiving. Officials seek to transport men to Bath for meals and home atmosphere, with families urged to host. Contact USO at 1908 to arrange participation and meal counts. A late afternoon buffet at the USO followed by a formal dance and a free long distance call home are planned by the GSO club.
The children's room displays new books and posters. Stereo graphs of Australia, Washington, Switzerland, Alaska, Hawaii, and Central America are shown. Teachers and classes from 3rd to 7th grade are welcome. Friday is fine day, overdue books returned that day incur no fines.
Electric power was restored to all but one of four towns in the Greenville area after trees toppled high tension lines in Maine's first general snowstorm of the season. Crews fixed lines to Greenville Shirley and Monson and expected to restore Blanchard 16 miles southeast of Greenville in the Blanchard Mountains.
Members of Roland Smith Post No 21 American Legion will act as ushers at the Bath Opera House premier of Warner Bros technicolor Irving Berlin show This Is the Army on Thursday Nov 18. Proceeds from ticket sales go to Army Emergency Relief Fund with tickets available from Legion members and local stores and offices.
Two young men received minor injuries when a Ford Tudor sedan owned by Richard Steen and driven by John W. Cummings left Oak Grove avenue. Investigating officers said excessive speed on a wet patch caused the crash it struck three trees near the cemetery office. Cummings suffered a cut over the left eye and Steen had head cuts.
The Bath High School Alumni Association executive committee met at Mrs. Calderwood’s Middle Street home to plan the annual Thanksgiving dance at Morse High School gym. Bud Warren’s Orchestra of Bowdoin College will provide music. Tickets are on sale through officers and committee members. Attendees included Edward V. Coombs, president, Mrs. Voorhees, secretary, and committee members George Moses Howard Steen Roberta Barker Catherine Leonard and Mrs. Fred D. Hill.
Mr and Mrs Gardiner Rogers of Brunswick road purchased 17 High street on Noyes hill in Winneganee district. The home was formerly owned by the late Mr and Mrs Charles H Stinson and later by Mr and Mrs Harold E Cutting. The Rog ers plan to move in this week. Cutting bought 23 Bath street, once Chester W Clement’s, who bought 682 Washington street near Fisher's court.
West Bath grange conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 18 candidates at a Monday meeting attended by many members. The degree team included Ed win Haggett and others. Harvesters, tableaux, and songs were performed. A harvest supper preceded the degree conferring. Guests came from Topsham, Bowdoinham, Skowhegan, Small Point and Freeport. Upcoming events include a Monday program by Mrs Francis Deehan and meetings of Sagadahoc Pomona and the Past Masters Association.
Sumner J. Goffin Maine OPA Office will speak at 7 30 p m at the Local Board Office Bath for dealers in used and new furniture auctioneer pawn and hardware goods and the public is invited The meeting is part of 120 sessions across Maine to inform dealers and consumers about OPA price control measures.
Mrs Inez Witham wife of John Witham died Thursday at Sister's hospital Waterville. She was daughter of Alonzo and Martha Carter born in Presque Isle. Surviving husband six sons six daughters three brothers three sisters and 19 grandchildren. Local clubs and groups met for quilting and social events with receipts and programs noted. Community notices include visits travels resignations relocations and military furloughs.
Bath executive board of the Red Cross met at the Red Cross rooms on Front street for the monthly session. Reports cited extensive volunteer hours in the Motor Corps and Staff Assistant Corps, with large sewing and surgical dressings outputs. The Junior Red Cross plans Christmas shipments to New York for foreign service boys. Next meeting is December 9.
Genesta Sewing Circle met Tuesday with Mrs. Harold Tobey and co-hostess Mrs. Fred Osgood. Members sewed for the Christmas sale set for Friday December 3 offering aprons holders and other items plus novel ties and specialities. A tack ing was planned for the Temple next Wednesday and the jewel for the patron was approved.
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