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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
2
The Maine Governor and Executive Council allocate 5000 dollars from the State Emergency War Fund to aid potato harvests in Aroostook County. Seven large highway power shovels will dig pits for temporary storage of thousands of bushels, funds forming a revolving pool with reimbursements.
The second Qualifying Test for the Army Specialized Training Program and Navy College Program V-12 will be held nationwide on Tuesday November 9 at Morse High School. Principal Herrick announced that interested 17 to 21 year olds who are recent graduates or will graduate by March 1 1944 may obtain a general information pamphlet and admission-identification form at the office. The test is joint for Army and Navy entrants and does not obligate enlistment. Successful candidates may pursue college training at government expense with later commissions possible.
Kenneth M. Hancock of M S Hancock & Son Co Casco appointed War Production Board Maine Lumber Advisor succeeding William H Dalton of Augusta who resigned to run his own lumber business. Owen of August continues as assistant. Hancock named after long service in lumber industry and prior leadership in state lumber groups.
Students at Huse School held an assembly discussing local expenditures and teacher raises. The report cites a range from 374 to 786 dollars, notes tax figures for 1939 and 1942, and compares New England tax changes with national averages, including a 69.6 percent rise in the region and 89 percent in the Northwest.
The War Price and Ra tioning Board warns against allowing loose stamps or coupons for meat butter and processed foods. Stamps must be torn from the ration book in the seller’s presence and used only for the purchaser or at his eating table. One point stamps may be used as change with careful handling.
Teachers at Huse Memorial School ended a Thursday evening with supper in the auditorium. Menu included roast lamb mashed potatoes peas moulded salad jelly nuts gingerbread and ice cream served by Mrs Elmer F Campbell. Afterward Miss Ivanetta Newton sang a popular song and the adult kindergarten band played selections. Attending were Miss Ruth Roach Miss Eleanor Danforth Jane Feere Mrs Richard C Hersom Mrs A Trueworthy Miss Newton Miss Charlotte Sawyer Mrs Lucille Lishness Mrs Helen Canales and Mr and Mrs Harmon Smith.
A list of recent transfers shows Hiram T. Stevens and others conveying land and buildings on Academy and Middle streets, North Bath, High Street, and other Maine locations. Names include Esther J. McDonald. William E. Tremaine. Samuel Belanger. Lynwood Miller. Ernest W. Frye. George B. Ramilton. and many others. The note columns also report on the Frank T. Barnett Camp and a GAR honor for George H. Jones, age 94, at Oxford with a badge pinning ceremony.
Carl Seekins 16 of 4 Winter Street Court sustained head injuries Friday night when a motorcycle he rode as a passenger on Route 1 in Woolwich skidded after a car turned left. Ralph H. Bennett driver of the motorcycle’s other rider reported the crash to State Police officer Francis W Powers. Bennett said the car turned left into a side road and did not stop.
Mr Johnson discussed coastal Maine uses from clams and sea grass to hunt and protect babies, and outlined brush hedge methods to revive barren flats. He highlighted sea moss as a growing industry with wage potential, curing processes, and market prospects, plus tuna fishing exploits and a 600 pound catch anecdote with ex Governor Barrows.
The Lions club discussed paying part of cafeteria costs for the Huse school fund and taking charge of the cigarette fund for Lions and service members. Nathan Press resigned as press of other business. The secretary will mail Christmas sentiments to each Lion in service. Notable attendees included Basil S Grady, Charles W Powers, Carl French, B P Mazzuzzo, Elwood H Robinson.
Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church held its 35th annual roll call meeting in the vestry. One o’clock start with a mystery ranch luncheon. Thirty three members answered roll call with verses. two sent readings. Memorial for Agnes Harris observed with bouquet and chair removed. Officers listed. Trading post planned for Nov 4 at Mrs. Hatch’s home. members to bring items to trade.
The Freshman Sophomore and Junior classes at Morse High elected officers during a morning assembly. Freshmen chose Phillip Ames as president Burton Smith as vice president Ruth Williams as secretary and Donald Spear as treasurer. Sophomores chose Horace Morse as president Wayne May as secretary Muriel Poulier as treasurer Marilyn Booker as placeholder. Juniors chose Richard Andrews as president James Bonney as secretary Frances Callan as treasurer Millicent Hecht as placeholder.
Soldier boys at a nearby army post need a piano for the recreation hall and a small safe. Interested donors are asked to contact the local U S O office to arrange pickup.
Bath police stopped Harry E. Buck 29 of 2 Edgett Street for speeding at 40 mph on Lisman Street near Rosedale Street to South Avenue at 11.50 Saturday night. Buck and two others were ordered to appear in court for passing red lights and for speeding.
Ladies' aid of Winter Street church met Friday afternoon with Miss Clara Coombs as hostess. Thirty five attended. An all day session with lunch served at noon by the October committee chaired by Mrs. Allen M. Irish was announced. A white elephant sale will follow lunch. An evening of music is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. proceeds to reduce church debt.
Miss Mila Orr of Woolwich hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Edward Hayward's home in honor of her engagement to John Hinds of Bath. Guests counted Ruth Presley and Mrs. James Parker among the helpers with refreshments served.
Number 6 gasoline stamps in A Books allow three gallons per stamp through November 8. B and C coupons permit two gallons each. Heating or cooking stoves powered by coal wood gas or oil are rationed with purchase certificates issued by the local ration board.
Joseph E. Hall, 86, former judge of the Caribou Municipal Court and secretary to the House Naval Affairs Committee under McKinley, died in Portland. A Presque Isle native and long-time Caribou attorney, he helped organize the Maine Association of Municipal Judges and graduated from Georgetown University Law School. The potato program aims to speed Maine’s harvest of 70,000,000 bushels by allowing bulk ungraded shipments under Commodity Credit Corporation auspices.
Crossword puzzle grid clues include Across and Down items from bucket lists to 55 entries with terms like endur e, stair, tears, aviator, giraffe like animal and others. The page ends with a Cryptoquote attributed to Plutarch and a King Features Syndicate notice.
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