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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1943
Page
2
A Bath editorial warns rat infestations at the city dump threaten health and crops as war workers bring waste to the area. It calls for urgent city action and federal aid to build an incinerator before the problem worsens. Residents report rats visible at night and across roadsides, urging renewed attention by city leaders.
Citizens urged to support full production in war plants and shipyards while coal miners and railroad workers are urged to refrain from strikes. General MacArthur reports strong air power gains against Japan with over seven hundred planes destroyed or damaged in a month. Also notices on vehicle inspections due by October 31 and advice to stock potatoes to ease storage limits as shortages loom.
A Times bulletin notes snow not arriving after a Weather Bureau forecast of rain or snow. Maine Civilian Defense remains intact and ready for instant service until victory, per Governor Sewall's public statement.
Mrs Edward St Martin and Mrs Arthur L Packard led Beacon Street Methodist Sunday school Halloween party in the vestry with Miss Carolyn St Martin assisting. Children in costume played games and guessed who was who before unmasking, then enjoyed fruit and flower centerpiece refreshments.
Fire at 10 am damaged the kitchen and upper room of a one-and-a-half story house on Nichols Street owned by John A Allen and occupied by Fred Jean. Firefighters from Central station halted the blaze and prevented further spread after smoke and water damage to several areas. Jean had just lit a new wood stove and the heat likely overheated the area around the chimney pipe.
Area Rent Director Joan J Keegan announces changes to Rental Regulations requiring landlords to file a registration statement within 30 days of first renting a housing unit. If the initial rent exceeds the maximum set by the Administration, excess charges may be refunded to tenants. The amendment applies to rents collected since October 1 and aims to prevent future disputes.
The Auxiliary of the T. W. Hyde Camp Sons of Union Veterans held its annual inspection at the G A R hall after a 6 30 supper. The Auxiliary and Camp both earned 100 percent ratings with many distinguished guests and four past department presidents in attendance.
Edward P. Thomas announces an all day firemen training school to be held Sunday Oct 31 at Bath Iron Works from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will include Bath, Brunswick, Five Islands and Freeport fire departments and auxiliaries. Instructors include Eugene Ricker Ernest Verderber James Beaver Allan Passion Arthur Emmons Curtis Alien Hilton Humphreys and will cover ladder evolutions forcible entry tools hydraulics pumping operations extinguishment and first aid.
In its 60 year history the tug Seguin added a new page by rescuing a British plane pilot after a crash in the Kennebec near Bath Box Co wharves. Ensign James H Quillen USN noted the cause was under investigation with a board of inquiry to be appointed. Nearby liquor store patrons face limited brands but adapt by choosing alternatives.
Goodwill club members and guests gathered for a chicken pie supper and social at Beacon Street church in Woolwich. Twenty five attendees enjoyed a Halloween themed setting with a hollow square of tables, a community sing led by Miss Flossie M Beals, and thanks offered by club and church members for the event.
Transfers listed by towns include Bath Bowdoin Everett A Small to Justus R Ripley for land and one to several buyers for land and buildings on High Street Middle Street and School Street plus other seaside towns Georgetown Richmond Topsham Woolwich and more. Classified ads growth noted with 38 new ads Friday and over 40 last week spanning furniture vehicles animals and household needs.
John C. Barker of the Portland area WPB priorities division met Bath officials at City Hall to discuss priority rulings and offer resident information. He said this would be the last representative visit for the foreseeable future due to insufficient local demand.
Mrs Linna Butler hosted the Far and Near Missionary Society at her 433 Lark Street Hyde Park Terrace home for an all day meeting. President Mrs Wilfred Chaney led reports and plans for November 18 vestry packing. Members and guests discussed "Liquor Sabotage in Wartime" and heard reports from the reading contest and devotional services.
The annual Sunshine luncheon of Central church Ladies' aid was held Thursday afternoon at the parish house. Proceeds from Sunshine bags supported the organization. A luncheon was served at one o'clock under supervision of Margaret Foote and several others. Retiring president Mrs Alfred Rowe received a parting umbrella. Mrs Rowe presided over the annual meeting as treasurer Louis Sanborn reported solid finances. The nominating committee elected Luther Thompson president and James Bonney vice president Jason Merrill secretary and Louis Sanborn treasurer. A social hour followed. next meeting planned with Albion Coriss and Jason Merrill as hostesses.
Prizes were awarded to bettors with the most judgment amassing the largest sums. William Fradkian won a collection of toilet essentials while Loren Jaffee took a bathroom essential prize. Alec MacDonald, anchor on the winning tug of war team, received a handsome necktie.
The War Production Board will no longer send a representative to Bath each Thursday. With only four staffers in the priorities office, officials decided to centralize in Portland, directing those seeking help to travel to Portland or contact the Portland office by telephone or letter. John C Barker noted the change aims to give fuller state coverage from Portland.
Mrs. P Burfin Digby of Pittsburg urged parents to insist on competent teachers and push for adequate pay. Maine PTA delegates heard that strong home school cooperation is vital, as Augusta Superintendent Perry Shibles praised PTA help and emphasized joint efforts to raise educational standards.
Linda Lou Haining daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Haining Wesley Street celebrated her second birthday Monday of last week with a party for little friends and mothers. Guests included Mrs Stanley Comeau and Judy Mrs Reid Perkins and Sandra Mrs Ralph Card and Janice Mrs Donald McRae and Nancy Mrs Raymond Parks and Raymond Jr Mrs Linwood Temple and Nancy Mrs William Paisley and Jon Mrs Lawrence Thayer and Stephen Mrs Paul Hart and Joan Mrs Leslie Underwood and Carol Ann Mrs William Chapin and Jacqueline Mrs Robert Golson and Janet though several could not attend.
The West Bath Sewing group held fall and winter session at the grange hall to sew for the Red Cross. It was an all day meeting with a picnic lunch at noon. The next gathering is set for November 1 at the same hall with another full day session.
Children and adults alike stroke the horse on Front Street as it entertains Bath visitors. The piece notes a need for two radios at the Total USO office to amuse service men and invites donations, even if radios need repair by capable volunteers.
Genesta Sewing Circle held an all day meeting at the Masonic Temple despite rain. Members discussed plans for a Christmas sale early in December and voted to purchase properties to be presented to the Chapter.
Club 42 met on Front street Thursday for a surprise party honoring Miss Doris Scott who leaves Sunday for a month in Florida. Gifts and refreshments were arranged by Mrs. Mullaney and Miss Small, war stamps planned for future sales, and Mrs. Dolly Goodwin won a $25 War Bond.
A Bath clergyman asked the Times to urge owners to keep roosters in coops until daylight. He notes crowing begins in the early morning hours and disturbs war workers returning from late shifts, keeping them awake.
The notice lists expiration dates for various red blue and sugar stamps, including Stamps C D E F G X Y Z and sugar Nos 14 15 16, plus stamps for shoes and fuel oil. It also notes transferability within families and that heating or cooking stoves are now rationed, with purchase certificates obtainable from the local ration board.
Heating apparatus at the bank’s new quarters in the former Davis Hatch block is being converted from coal to oil. Work on the building’s second floor may be delayed until priorities ease, with offices or an apartment likely to be arranged there.
Charles Rogers completed carpentry on a new room at Mitchell School to support the growing number of scholars in Bath. Upon completion of heating, the room will be ready for use.
A page features a two part puzzle with a 28 30 Across word list including Vehicle Omnibus and Tree Grows, plus Down clues like Pike like fishes Hollow road and God of love. It also presents a Cryptoquote quotation IT MATTERS NOT HOW LONG YOU HAVE LIVED BUT HOW WELL Seneca distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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