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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
8
War stamp and bond purchases by Bath schools exceed $15,000 this week as students chase a $75,000 goal for the year. North Grammar leads after jumping from second to first, buying $637.25, with Morse High at $0.00 this week. weekly and cumulative totals are listed.
Treatment of seed wheat to prevent kernel decay after planting and to control stinking smut disease may raise grain yield by as much as 25 percent. The research suggests higher productivity with preplant protection and disease control.
The South End Parent-Teacher Association hosted teachers at its Washington street rooms with a program led by Mrs. F Arthur Berry. It featured Roger Pinkham accordion solos, group singing directed by Rev. Frederick P Moffatt, readings by Mrs Rudolph McRae, and remarks by Supt Harland A Ladd. Principal speaker Mrs Noel Little of Bowdoin College spoke on soldiers taking courses. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ladd, Edwin R Andrews, Mayor Walter C Rogers, Rev and Mrs Moffatt, Mrs Edwin B Hamblett, and Mrs Horace P Herrick. The next meeting is set for Nov 2 at 7 30 pm at Weeks street school.
A 33 passenger Maine Central bus stolen from Lewiston was recovered by State Patrol at Ocean Point near Boothbay Harbor after a long drive via New Meadows West Bath and Edgecomb. Police suspect sailors or Coast Guardsmen used it in an emergency run before returning it. The vehicle rested on rocks near the Atlantic, undamaged beyond odds.
A membership drive was reported with a banner awarded to the room securing the most members. Rev. Moffatt gave a closing thought as co-chairs Mrs. George A. Moses and Mrs. Edward Coombs led a committee effort. Teachers listed include Effie Wright and Ann Thompson among others from Mitchell Weeks and South streets.
The Bath Motor Corps met at Mrs. Granville Colby's home to discuss winter activities. Next meeting in November features map reading review by Mrs. Etta Thurlow and autograph display by Miss Helen Moses. Members plan a Rockland trip and Sunday maneuvers at the State Armory.
Nicaragua has 3000 rubber gatherers in the field working in the jungle. The action marks a sizable labor mobilization as officials coordinate harvesting efforts.
Morse High School Principal Horace P. Herrick outlined changes for the new term reflecting wartime needs. Attendance rose from an estimated 600 to 660 on opening day as juniors and seniors seek education over pay. New aero nautics, electricity, machine shop, radio code, nutrition, first aid, point rationing, and two years of math are added. A radio class and refresher arithmetic are offered as students devote more time to science and shop work.
The Bath Teachers' club plans a rummage sale at Grace Church parish house Saturday from 1 30 p m with proceeds to fund a Morse High School senior scholarship. Committee members and chair Mary Brown meet Friday at 4 p.m. to arrange articles.
Regular bi monthly meeting of Iota Sigma sorority was held at Miss Beulah Pratt’s home. Red Cross sewing occurred under Miss Eleanor Wright and Mrs Harriet Fraser with a social hour and games. A special meeting is planned for next Tuesday at Miss Pratt’s home to finish sewing.
Fresh or preserved peaches enhance meals with color and flavor and supply vitamins A and C. Yellow peaches offer substantial vitamin A, while white peaches provide little. Cooking or canning does not significantly alter vitamin A values.
Mrs. Carmine Cuomo announces the marriage of Alicia Olinto to Sgt. Carmine Cuomo on August 31 1943 in Lake North Florida. The bride granddaughter of the late Ellwell S Crosby of Bath and Palm Beach and member of the Pittsfield Art League. The Cuomos reside in West Palm Beach while he is stationed at Morrison Field.
The North-Center Parent-Teacher Association met at Central Grammar school to outline a teacher reception set for Oct 19 at Morse High School. Plans include committee chair duties, a drive for convention attendees, and a study group on pre-school literature.
Public schools in Bath will close October 27 28 and 29 to allow teachers to attend the Maine Teachers association state convention in Bangor. Parents are advised to plan trips and medical care for those days to avoid student absences during the school session.
Chief Richard Frates of the Bath Fire Department was elected a director of the Maine State Association of Fire Chiefs at a Bangor gathering. Chief Herbert P. Constantine of Bangor was named president as 125 chiefs and guests attended. Wesley W. Hilt, 14, of Union, was accidentally shot by a 15-year-old companion. a Rockland hospital doctor reported his condition was improving.
Lt. M. Jacqueline Davis spoke at Bath Opera House about Army and Navy Nurses Corps recruiting urging qualified locals to join. Maine quota is 223 this year with 110 still needed. Red Cross offices act as recruitment centers.
Cosmopolitan Garden club met Monday afternoon with a fine program led by Mrs. Fred Quimby. Topics included Taking the Garden Indoors and Bulbs, with readings by Mrs. George A. Churchill and Mrs. Quimby on bulb varieties and planting times.
Local classified note offers farm for sale with contact options. It lists Pr B. Manager Stanley E. Wal lace at 92 Front Street Bath as the point of inquiry. The fragmentary text includes garbled phrases but directs interested buyers to reach out for more information.
Bowdoinham reports changes in town office hours with selectmen available Fridays 2 to 5 pm and tax and license contacts at homes on Main and Center streets. Auditors from Augusta, Maine reviewed 1942 town books. Various social events include Electa Chapter OES meeting at Masonic Hall and Booster Night by Progres sive Orange.
East Bowdoin Ladies' Aid gathered Thursday at Mrs. Marshall Merryman’s home for a picnic lunch, quilt making and Red Cross sewing. In absence of the president, Mrs. Bartlett led the business session and a program followed with readings and jokes. Members listed include Mrs. Jenkins Hatch Heath Dow Barrett Williams and others. one member has returned to Florida after the summer here.
The Winter Street Ladies auxiliary held its fall meeting Tuesday evening voting a baked bean supper for later. Esther Jacksy spoke on church work here and refreshments were served by officers. The program committee includes Morton Young Alice Johnson Joseph Purdue John Sylvester Cecil Rowland Harry Horne and Frederick Cullen. Kimble will handle letters to Winter Street church men in the armed services. Nov 9 hostesses will be Russell Colby Ruth Hybers John Sylvester and Joseph Purdue.
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