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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
2
The author argues Hitler cannot conquer Europe or hold gains. He will fail after potentially taking Stalingrad, as enslaved nations rebel against Nazi rule. Napoleon’s fate is a warning, since Hitler relies on conquest and cruelty rather than stable governance and civilized leadership.
A reporter catalogs mountains of discarded metal from junk heaps and junkyard finds. The pile includes a wash boiler, lawnmower parts, wagon pieces, pistols, bicycles, tools, a notary seal, and many more items illustrating generations of everyday life and progress.
A Canton North Carolina paper company, after a visit from an Australian, reports heavy trucks running on charcoal gas with only a quart of gasoline needed to start and warm up. Trucks reach about 45 miles per hour and run all day at low cost using hardwood refuse for fuel. Observers note the innovation but doubt wide autos adoption due to fuel and rubber concerns.
Queen Esther Re bekah Lodge No. 20 installed officers at a Tuesday meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Ruth B. Howe and Margaret Peabody from Beulah lodge of Richmond led the ceremony with staff, guests, and several members receiving pins and roses. The Tracy trio of Woolwich provided entertainment and refreshments followed.
Hundreds of Bath youngsters collect defense stamps to fill stamp albums and turn them in for U S Defense Savings Bonds. Central Grammar leads with 425 95, North Grammar 339 30, Huse Memorial 220 40, Mitchell 173 25, Dike 161 95, North Primary 125 55, South Street 96 10, Weeks 79 80, Center Street 54 80, Ungraded 18 50.
The Winter Street Fireside group of Winter Street Congregational church held its first meeting of the season Sunday night. Officers elected: Mrs. Arthur Brown president Horace Morse Jr vice president Miss Verna Wallace secretary Miss Natalie Perkins treasurer and Miss Linna Marie Purdue pianist. The social committee includes Arthur Brown Miss Peggy O'Reilly Miss Martha Pratt Miss Alice Lorraine Purdue and Miss Dorothy Wilson. Plans for fall work were made. Next Sunday at 5 30 a social hour, then a box luncheon and evening service. A Bates College deputation will lead the program.
The Fighting Commandos led by Frances Young and the Junior Patriots headed a school scrap drive at Huse Memorial, collecting metal, toys, beds, car parts and more. Young and Pomeroy groups work from 23 Cobb road and 75 Court street with local families’ support to aid the salvage campaign.
The Red Cross organizes a volunteer nurses aide course in Bath to address wartime needs. Mrs Esther Murphy R N leads the instruction for women 18 to 50 and calls interested individuals to contact Mrs Ralph G Setson at 1047 for joining and information.
A Thursday evening Carlton bridge crash damaged two cars and left Mrs Rankin with minor facial cuts. Ed gar T. Rankin of Wiscasset and Glen A. Benway, now of the city, drove Ford and Oldsmobile šestely. Sheriff Charles W. Messenger investigated and noted rear impact near the draw span.
Lewiston Lens League hosts amateur photographer and journal reporter Sam E. Connor giving a talk on Darkroom Technique. Attendees are to bring darkroom problems for open forum discussion after the address.
George F Soule Jr 17 of 38 Russell Street enlisted in the Marine Corps and leaves for Portland then Parrish Island for training. A week later his father 50, a Hyde Windlass guard, will report to Fort Devens after being recalled to the Army.
Miss Evelyn Petlock of this city married P F C Abe Merson of Lewiston at Beth Israel synagogue in a single ring ceremony. Rev. Abraham May officiated as family attended. The couple plan a weeklong honeymoon after a reception. Mrs. Merson is active in local society and the Bnai B’rith Auxiliary. Mr. Merson is a Lewiston native and Army Air Corps veteran.
Mrs Hulda H McMahan of 670 Middle Street received a surprise party at her Bath home on Wednesday night in honor of her birthday. Guests included Earl Betts and Eva Stickney among Bath attendees as well as Lyman Betts Eva Stickney and others from Augusta and Bath. MacMahan and Enrikson siblings also attended.
Rev. Joseph O. Purdue preached at Popham Sunday afternoon to soldiers, continuing the Sun day services inaugurated last Spring under the Bath Ministers' Association. This service marked the first of the present series.
A Saturday event at the Bath Opera House turned a kids movie into a scrap drive. About 600 children paid five pounds of scrap metal each to watch a special show, contributing roughly 3000 pounds to the war effort as city trucks collected the donations. Ralph W. Pinkham, the opera house manager, hosted the two hour event from 10 to 12 with a lively turnout and several truckloads sent off to the collection point.
International Lions President Edward H. P. Paine visited Portland for a reception and dinner at the Lafayette hotel. Bath Lions and guests from across the state filled the Mayfair room as Fred H. Gabbi chaired the event with clubs Portland South Portland and Westbrook hosting.
Nequasset Farm Bureau met at Goodwill club house on Wednesday to discuss six month planning due to wartime uncertainty. Nutrition and dress forms were scheduled, with Mrs Carolyn D Wing named chairwoman. Mrs Percy D Marston reported 20 pairs of children's overalls for Red Cross. all day meeting planned with box lunches. Attendance was ten members and one guest, Mrs Boothbay.
Rotary Anns gathered at the Sedgwick Hotel noon Thursday to hear Mrs. Charles L. Kinney discuss dolls as a hobby. She showcased personality dolls of Cornelia Otis Skinner Mary Pickford Grace Goodhue Coolidge Catherine Davenport and Mrs. Sumner Sewall with gowns from their wearers.
Bath Lions Club met at Sedgwick Wednesday with William C. Slug Scholl delivering an engaging talk. Secretary Elmer Williams and Treasurer John H. Taylor presented and had their reports accepted. Ladies night dinner and dance details require RSVP to Harold McEman by Tuesday. Guest Albert B. Drouin attended.
The Ladies Auxiliary, No. 801, NALC, met at Mrs. Harold E. Hodgkins home on Washington Street. An application for membership was received and initiation will occur at the next meeting. Velma S. Cornish will host the November gathering with a 6 30 covered dish supper. Seven members attended: Mrs. Hodgkins, Wakefield, Gillespie, Varney, Cornish, Tanguay, and Harnett.
Citizens are urged to use the special V Mail form when sending letters to soldiers abroad. Fill the form, place the three cent stamp on the indicated space, and submit for micro filming and international shipment. Letters must use the official form to be mailed.
Red Rose Junior Troop Girl Scouts met at Mitchell school for the season with Mrs. Burditt supervising in Mrs. Corrigan's absence. They organized patrols, elected a salvage committee led by Beverly Rogers, and selected officers and leaders for the Eagle Squadron Pocahontas Bluebirds and other groups.
St Barnabas Guild for Nurses resumed activities Thursday evening in the Grace church parish house Oak street after a four months adjournment. Mrs Ernest Rogers president presided over the business meeting with 28 members present. The guild voted 20 for a student nurses gift and renewed a hospital newspaper subscription. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and group singing enjoyed. The next meeting will be November 12 at Mrs Frederick E Drake’s home 1002 Washington street.
The Christian Society of Wesley Church met in the vestry for the October session with new members present. Mrs. Vinal H. King led devotions and Mrs. Willard McLelan gave a mission study on South America. The group set December 8 for a pre Christmas sale and supper and planned committees. The annual convention will be in Skowhegan October 14-15 with lodging provided by Skowhegan women. A Red Cross report was heard and a week of prayer scheduled for October 26-30. Mrs. Andrew J. Danielson spoke on India, sharing experiences and a sari demonstration. November refreshments were assigned to three members and the next meeting is November 10.
Mrs Frederick P Moffatt hosted the Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church at the October meeting in the parsonage 402 Middle Street Seventeen members attended Mrs Harold S Walker presiding over the business session The group voted to order candy neckties for the annual pre Christmas sale December 2 After the meeting refreshments were served in the dining room decorated with fall flowers and candles The class will meet in the vestry next Wednesday for a work session The Bath hill census reached a new big Saturday reporting 76.
A crossword puzzle listing Across clues including Timepiece face water barriers wheel on a spur and others with down clues such as Famous actor island of Hebrides beards on rye and more. Also a Cryptoquote reads NOTHING GIVES PLEASURE BUT THAT WHICH GIVES PAIN MONTAIGNE.
Mrs Olive B. Guild is visiting her niece Mrs Edmond Hog gard at Elmhurst, staying a few days to catch up.
The Christian Endeavor Society held its regular meeting and social at the Congregational vestry in Nequasset Thursday evening with 23 members present. Three new members were initiated. Supper at six preceded the meeting and social time. Miss Muriel Raynes of Day's Ferry is president.
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