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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
2
A 1940 editorial urges Americans to pause for Thanksgiving and count blessings. It contrasts dates of observance across states, extols freedom and opportunity, and notes peace amid global war. The piece praises representative democracy, high living standards, broad wealth distribution, and future growth through innovation and industry.
The passage urges citizens to contribute to local improvement by embracing better citizenship, municipal pride, and efficiency. It emphasizes the role of education and training of the youth for tomorrow and calls for support of schools and churches to prevent neglect, aiming to strengthen the community we inhabit.
Major Howard Waltham Nester discussed drawing young men to the Air Corps Reserve offering flying cadet training with $75 monthly pay plus ration allowance. Eligibility includes age 20 to 27 and college credit or exam, with uniforms and equipment provided. Separately Bowdoin College's Prof Wilmot B Mitchell spoke on Mark Twain at the Winter Street and Central Church clubs with a venison supper.
Bath Lions Club guests included Lewis J. Corman U S N assistant supervisor at Bath Iron Works Lieutenant Commander Gardiner commander of destroyer Eberle and Daniel Williams from First National Bank A quiz between trains captained by Harold J. Rubin and Arthur Bowker entertained members with questions from nursery rhymes to the Treaty of Versailles Judges were H O Trowbridge A M Main and Frank Churchill The program drew great amusement and more quizzes are planned for the season
Two local men faced Judge Gardiner R. Deering on probation violation charges tied to intoxication cases. One failed to report to his probation officer and was fined 5 dollars plus 5.30 costs or 30 days in Kennebec County Jail, with six months probation suspended. The other paid 5 dollars and 10.42 costs after missing a two week payment window.
The Navy Club Auxiliary meeting in CG AR hall Thursday evening welcomed Miss Eva Sanford Mrs Edna Sanford and Mrs Earle D Ristern as new members. Mrs Ted Butskin named refreshments chair for three rounds and new year committee chairs were chosen including Mrs Edna McDonald for shore patrol Mrs Ristoen for welfare Mrs Guy A Nichols for hospital Mrs Floyd H Prehle for social and publications.
Carlton Day Reed Jr. of Woolwich, son of a prominent contractor, was severely wounded in the right thigh on Saturday November 9 in what appears to have been a mistaken deer hunt. The bone was shattered but physicians report the condition improving and anesthesia not required.
James A. McLellan, organist at Beacon Street church, played Prelude Odes to Thanksgiving on Beethoven themes, organ offertory In Command March by Greg, and Festive March in A by Lawrence Erb as part of Sunday morning service.
Mr and Mrs Ernest A Ray and Mr and Mrs Donald O Ayers and daughter Elizabeth of Falmouth Foreside with Mr and Mrs John McInnes Jr and sons John and Rodger Duncan McInnes of Stroudwater will join Mrs John McInnes at 1008 Washington Street for Thanksgiving day hosting.
Club Garret announced its annual Christmas formal set for December 25 at Hotel Sedgwick. A dance committee meeting is planned for December 4 at 8 p.m. and the next regular club meeting will be December 5.
A Rotary Anns meeting led by Mrs Francis A Winchenbach and rs Converse G Fenn followed lunch and a brief business session at Hotel Sedgwick Thursday. The next gathering is set for December 5 at Mrs Carl Y Kennedy’s home 38 Trufant street with several members in attendance.
Miss Normena MacKinnon delighted Bath Pilgrim Fellowship at Winter Street church with readings from Edna St Vincent Millay including Renascence. A large audience attended and plans were made for December meetings at Central Church parish house. Miss Mary Young led devotions and introduced the speaker.
Beginning Monday southbound buses will route from Washington street through Pine High and Marshall streets returning to Washington. The experimental change aims to provide closer connections for residents along those streets who previously had to travel to Washington street between Pine and Marshall.
Returns of the marriage of Joseph W. Cloutier Jr and Miss Rita M Gallant were received by City Clerk John G Gilmore. They wed November 23, Rev R A Martineau of St Mary's Church officiated. Groom's parents are Mr Mrs Cloutier of Brunswick and bride's are Mr Mrs Felix A Gallant of Bath.
Miss Elizabeth Munsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Munsey receives a kitchen shower at 285 Middle Street near Hudson Fowles in honor of her approaching marriage to Albert Reno. Attending guests include Mrs John Rines and son John Jr Mrs Robert King and son Robert Jr Mrs Truman King and others.
The column reports Battery D on Little Alcatraz island detailing a strong 12 inch gun firing, promotions for Cpl Elsemore to sergeant and Pvt Rafnell to corporal, a water temperature mishap, start of basketball practice, and plans for detached service to Fort Constitution. Cited are pending winter firing, Armistice day parade impact, Thanksgiving plans, and a temporary hiatus of the column.
Mischa Elman, world famous violinist, heard Bath youth Merton Sprague playing in New York and praised his talent. Elman then played two selections for Sprague and urged him to study tonal methods, predicting a bright future for the Winter in New York student.
Grace Church Men's Club elected Francis W. Holmes president Walter M. Hill vice president and Kenneth J. Brown secretary treasurer at the annual meeting in the parish house Directors named were Edward Sewall A Farley Mayo Jr Harry B Briggs Jr A quiz program and refreshments followed the session Next regular meeting is December 6 with supper at 6 30 served by St Marys Briggs Stanley M Brown and W Dayton Hill
Mrs Maud Greenleaf a registered nurse and housekeeper at Maine General Hospital in Portland will spend the weekend with her sister Mrs M C Gackenback at 6 Cobb road Portland Maine.
Free Will Helpers of Corliss Street church held an all day vestry gathering. Luncheon featured cold ham mashed potatoes green peas cabbage salad hot rolls doughnuts and coffee. Birthday cake and ice cream celebrated Mrs James W Gillespie's birthday.
Bath Teachers club netted over 65 dollars from a card party in Morse high school gymnasium. Fifty tables were played and donations came from those unable to attend. Prizes awarded included bon bon dish hose key case shaving set and comb case. Proceeds support the Worthy Senior Fund.
Recent transfers include Nellie L. Whitney to Esther M. Ketchum and multiple deeds listing land and buildings across Bath and surrounding towns such as Marshall Street Washington Street Middle Street Pratt Street Willow Street High Street Salem Attaya Pratt Street and Willow Street across Bath Bowdoinham Georgetown Phippsburg Richmond Topsham Woolwich and nearby parcels. Transfers name numerous buyers sellers and assets including land and buildings across multiple streets and towns.
Hunters in the Dixie Cutler main road quadrangle report a huge gray white dog haunting the woods. The beast slays deer, baying after prey, and shows no owner or habitation. Crows and foxes feed on deer remains. wardens urge hunters to shoot on sight.
Girl Scout Leaders association met last week at Mrs. Stanley R. Hunter’s Brunswick road home for a discussion on bird life and mass specimens. Mrs. James A. Gillies Jr. was named public relations chair. Plans were made for troops’ holiday caroling. Next meeting is Dec 18 at Mrs. Alfred E. Carpenter’s 696 High Street with Miss Frances M. Robie of Phippsburg co hosting to speak on creative activities for Brownies and younger Scouts.
Barbara L Walker, bride to be of Howard P Holmes, was honored with a miscellaneous shower at 714 Middle Street hosted by Mrs James A Jones. Guests included Mildred Peron Gertrude Haskell Janet Goodwin Shirley Parshley Lorraine Holmes and others as sandwiches cake tea and coffee were served and a social hour followed.
The class of 1941 Morse High announces committees for a season card party. Barbara Trott chairs the tables committee with Priscilla Trott and Barbara Trott among others. Camilla Pratt chairs the candy group with Marjorie Houle Phyllis Young and Marion Anderson. Robert Staples chairs the chairs group with Robert Young Robert Anderson Alden Bailey.
A Friday recital by pupils of Charlotte's Dance Studio, sponsored by the Auburn branch V F W, took place in the Veterans Facility auditorium in Togus. The finale featured a native Hawaiian hula in which Charlotte participated, with dancers including Helen Gallagher Madelyn Oliver Marilyn Booker Thelma Huff Isabel Kingsbury Billy Dutton Mary Lewis Irene Jones Betty Hagan Ruth Crocker Jean Briggs Marion Corliss Edna Oliver Jean Osborn Grace Middleton and Hubert H McCarty.
Miss E Frances Mather wedding plans include a three oclock Thanksgiving Day ceremony with Arthur G Small. A personal shower at 25 Dummer Street hosted by Mrs James G Nelson featured gifts cards and refreshments with many friends in attendance. A prior dinner at Rock Hill Inn West Bath honored the bride elect with a hospitality set and toastmaster.
Dr. J W Loughlin of Newcastle spoke on spray borne diseases tracing development from exposure to contagion ending. The St Marys PTA met in D S hall and discussed infantile paralysis tuberculosis work. A food sale is planned for Wednesday Nov 27 at 2 30 pm at Senter's with Mrs James I Nostall and Mrs J Arthur Burgess as co chairs. Next meeting is Dec 18 for Christmas planning.
Mr and Mrs Donald L Avery entertained a dozen friends with a dinner party Thursday at 49 Meadowway for their 20th wedding anniversary. Guests gave individual gifts and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Veteran snowshoe maker Elmer Aldrich secured an order for 1500 pairs, bringing his total made and to be made for U S soldiers in Alaska and elsewhere with heavy snow. He is alleged to be working on a 15000 order for a European country.
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