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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
2
A mid October editorial urges readers to brace for a cold winter with forecasts of heavy snow. It advises preparing storm doors and windows, heating systems, fuel, antifreeze, and battery charging. It also reminds drivers to inspect cars due to state semiaennial rules and asks road officials to ready plows and sand supplies for icy days.
Wendell L. Willkie launches his presidential nomination bid in St Louis urging Roosevelt’s removal from office. He condemns a possible fourth term, critiques wartime policy, and calls for improved postwar international cooperation while stressing economic factors alongside military concerns. Tokyo reports Japan’s navy eager to engage the U S fleet and Secretary Knox questions what is being waited for. Navy personnel foresee a battle with Japan.
The report says bootlegging gasoline and ration coupons appears to be coalescing into a coordinated operation, resembling the liquor illicit networks seen during National Prohibition days.
Heavy rainfall has loosened leaves on streets creating slick driving conditions. Officials warn motorists to slow down and stay cautious as rain spreads across the region and continues into the evening.
About 110 members and guests of the Marine Draftsmen Association attended a dinner and dance at American Legion hall hosted by Bath Iron Works. Fred M. Cook and Arthur B. Stearns received life memberships for over 50 years in BIW drafting, with ALA members serving lobster salad.
Members at a dinner heard Lt. Allison discuss the bombing of Hull, noting its severe destruction and the German practice of sending pilots there. The talk covered Royal Navy sleeve markings distinguishing regular, reserve, and volunteer reserve branches, and differences with the US Navy.
A Bath Fellowship gathering at Central church parish house drew strong turnout Sunday evening at 7 30. Miss Jane Stevens led worship and songs with volunteers from the young group. Vice-President Larry Wold directed the patriotic recordings. Final decision on combining the two Sunday groups is set for the Winter Street Young People's meeting next Sunday evening.
Miss Mary Gibbons of 1065 Washington Street is spending a few days in Boston.
Effective last Monday morning a West End route update affects residents along South street Western and Elsinore avenues and nearby areas with no time changes. Buses from Staples Drug Store now depart at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, serving South street or Center street as specified, while Hyde Park routes are unchanged and special trips remain.
The Maine State Police weekly report covers Oct 4 to Oct 11 with 26 total accidents including 2 fatal, 10 personal injury and 14 property damage cases. Night driving risks are stressed. drivers should slow at sundown, consider night vision issues, and take precautions for fall and winter.
Chips the German shepherd earns recommendation for the Distinguished Service Cross after aiding Private John R. Rowell in Sicily. He chased a suspect from a hut and helped capture ten more Italians at night, while his sentry duties protected the unit.
Louis J. Brann former Democratic governor of Maine has bought a home in Falmouth Foreside. The house, built in 1803 near Madockawando Landing, sits on about an acre and was owned by Mrs Eleanor Woodbridge of Falmouth and Lewiston. Brann’s purchase renews talk of possible future runs in the First Congressional District.
War Ration Book Four is issued with eight pages of stamps, including red blue and green point stamps, each page holding 48 stamps. The system mirrors prior ration books but stamps are smaller. Sugar and coffee stamps appear as spares and nonrationed coffee noted. Applicants provide full name age address and sex on form R-146 at registration.
The Cosmopolitan Garden Club hosts a doll exhibit and tea at 894 Washington Street Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 5 and evening 7 to 9. A guest table features visiting dolls. over 200 dolls from two-thirds of an inch to 40 inches will be shown, including a Grace Coolidge personality doll and a Mary Pickford doll. Tickets are on sale through club members.
The Lionesses club directors gathered at Mrs. Leonard F. Wetherbee's home on Western Avenue to map the coming year's plans. A luncheon followed, with a Friday 6 30 meeting at Central Church parish house for lobster salad supper and a program led by Mrs. Alexander MacDonald. Directors present included Mrs. Wetherbee president and numerous officers and members.
Under Section 67 Chapter 38 of the Biennial Revision all persons transporting deer must identify their deer at state inspection stations. Those stations for the 1943 hunting season include Bath Lewis Service Lt a Bowdoin Center Sadie Garland Bowdoinham Lewis Susy Georgetown E I Powers General Store Phippsburg Everett Harrington Maine St Turner's Garage Woolwich Walter F Powers Garage.
Considerable interest in the army and navy nurses recruitment campaign in the city is noted. The Central Maine Power Co. recruitment center offers daily interviews from 1 to 5 pm with Mrs. Vernon P. Philbrook on Friday and Mrs. Leonard Litchfield on Saturday handling inquiries. Bath sportsmen report scarce duck hunting shells at season start. government ammo arrivals only recently began reaching Bath.
Supt. Gilman announces War Book 4 distribution at Arrowsic Dresden Phippsburg Westport Woolwich Georgetown Wiscasset on Oct 20 21 and 22 from 1 p.m. to late afternoon. Each family head must present War Book 3s for all members to obtain Book 4 at the registrar. Citizens are urged to register early to reduce congestion.
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street church hosted an Evening of Music last Wednesday with strong attendance and a notable sum toward church debt. Clifford B. Smith organized the program praised by participants. quartet numbers soloists and organ pieces by Mrs. Carleton Andrews received high marks. Mrs. Arthur M. Packard’s reading of The Legend of the Organ Builder was well received. autumn leaves and fall flowers decorated the church under Mrs. Carl Y. Kennedy’s direction.
Cecil Fullerton of Bath Iron Works Fire department plans the yearly charity show at Morse High School on October 21 and 22. He travels to Boston to arrange high class acts for the entertainment, and tickets are on sale with strong advance sales.
The Lions club announces a Halloween dance on Friday October 29 from 8 PM to midnight in the Huse Memorial school gymnasium. Frank Hassett’s Orchestra will play with Hank Bailey on vibraphone. Each Lion may invite one guest. tickets go on sale soon from committee members Arthur L. Pratt chair John Bauer LaForest Coombs Frank Hassett William Turpie Sanford Nickerson and Roscoe Shaw.
A Thursday noon fire at Cummings' wharf prompted a service truck from the fire department to lay 1500 feet of 1.5 inch hose. Responding at 12 30, chiefs ordered the call and the crew worked until 2 10 to control the blaze with no damage to nearby buildings.
Bath residents see new silver colored pennies arriving in large numbers as banks hold dollars worth on Saturday. Citizens note coins resemble ten cent pieces and cause change confusion. On September 21 the Bath and West Bath post office grounds honored more service members, with 34 additional names pending printing for the honor roll board.
In a Saturday session Recorder Harold J. Rubin suspended Edward N. Abelin of Lewiston for 10 days after three speeding convictions since last December. Abelin, arraigned on 45 mph speeding on Court street, argued he did not speed. The docket also notes Belfast man Charles S. Place's guilty plea for wrong way driving on Williams street and another motorist Herman Pelletier failing to appear on a DUI charge. New cider and doughnuts feature in upcoming club luncheons.
Heating and cooking stoves using coal wood gas or oil are now rationed. Apply to the local ration board for a purchase certificate.
Morse High School Student Council met Friday morning and elected officers. President Rob ert Dolan, Vice President Germaine Bonney, Secretary Elizabeth Trott, Treasurer David Desmond. Other council members include Marguerite Ames Judith Dennison Paul Tourtillotte Richard Andrews William Elliott Albert Grady and several faculty advisors.
Puzzle lists across and down clues with many omissions and a cryptogram quote by Shakespeare. The page includes a cryptogram titled CRYPTOQUOTE and a line noting yesterday's quote THERE IS NOTHING EITHER GOOD OR BAD BUT THINKING MAKES IT SO.
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