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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
2
The article discusses Allied naval buildup against Axis transport needs, noting steady destroyer output and potential cargo ship shortfalls. It also reports on Mrs. J. G. Stevens retiring as Five Islands correspondent and Denmark's sabotage and upheaval under German rule with expected punishment for Polish atrocities organizers.
The piece lauds J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI for fine work amid wartime maneuvers. Troops, armed and alert, were seen at corners, doorways, intersections, and suburbs, with war-time posture evident across posts. The public learns espionage service is active for protection.
Master Leon Joseph Sonia son of Mr and Mrs Leon Sonia of 1055 High street celebrated his fourth birthday with a party attended by a group of little friends. Mothers accompanied the youngsters. The dining room was decorated with garden flowers and a large birthday cake served with ice cream cakes and candies. Gifts were presented to the birthday boy known as Micky. Guests included George Sonia Harold Sonia Michael Sonia Peter Crooker Louise Cooper Armand Cormier Lorraine Cormier Donald Mank Arthur Sonia Linda Sarkis and several mothers.
Supt Harland A Ladd reports the resignation of Mrs Arthur B Scott head of the Morse High School commercial department after seventeen years teaching commercial subjects and leading the department. She plans to join her husband in a similar role at another school.
State Senator Neil S. Bishop from Bowdoinham visited Bath with a truckload of tomatoes from his inland farm. He reports harvesting 2510 bushels and plans to gather about 1500 more, totaling around 2000 bushels, with several varieties listed and notes on crop conditions and local markets.
A community farm demonstration showcased carriers and dressmaking, with Beatrice Actuss and Shirly Pledibs leading sessions on creating dresses. Coffee was offered as attendees learned about local agriculture and related crafts. A nearby Marine Corps recruiting drive and a talk by Rives highlighted opportunities for youth and veterans. Mr and Mrs Archie’s grandson, a recent academy graduate, was noted for basketball and baseball leadership during four years of school.
The new federal coal order takes effect immediately with no current rationing. Consumers must state in writing their projected usage from April 1, 1942 to March 31, 1943 and on hand coal as of September 1. Dealers will supply up to 50 percent of prior year consumption to those with less than 50 percent of last year’s allotment, with remaining coal delivered as available.
A North End resident recalls how children turned from garden pickers to apple sellers. A few years ago they picked fruit. now they offer apples at two pounds for a quarter, in a seemingly fully commercial foray.
The Maine State Police report for Aug 16–23 lists 19 accidents 7 personal injuries 12 property damage with 14 daytime and 5 nighttime incidents. Alcohol is discussed as both stimulant and narcotic, impairing driving thanks to reduced reflexes and coordination. Lieut. Shaw warns moderation fails when driving. Also notes Mr and Mrs Lorraine Price visiting Castine.
Mrs. William H Daley entertained with a stork shower for her niece Mrs. Bartlett Johnson of Topsham at 997 Middle Street Thursday evening. Guests included family and friends. A surprise party with pink and white decor featured a basket of gifts including a high chair. Refreshments and games followed amid a pleasant, relaxed mood with attendees from Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Portland and other nearby towns.
Charles R. Storer of Bailey Island pleaded guilty to reckless driving and failing to stop at a red light at Center and Washington streets. Judge Gardiner R. Deering fined him 25 dollars plus 4.70 costs for reckless driving and filed the red light charge. Storer, employed by Bath Iron Works, drives five workers, arguing his absence would harm their families. Separately, Mrs. George Morse of Montclair, New Jersey, visited Capitol Island and returned with her relatives.
A 17 year old Bath girl testified in Municipal Court that her brother slapped punched and chased her through the house on August 19. She escaped via a window and later stayed with her aunt. The judge found her brother guilty of assault and battery and fined him $20 plus $14.06 costs or two months in jail. the case was appealed.
The Cosmos Garden Club presents a continuation of its show featuring first year canning efforts and multiple exhibits led by Mrs. Cyrus Longley and others. The event runs from 2:30 to 8:30 PM. Bowdoin College joins eligible schools for the Army specialized training program, bringing the total to 269 with classes starting September 13.
The page lists a full across and down crossword with clues for rows 1 to 55 and a cryptogram quotation. Pirates of clues include threads cross warp sandarac tree rascal custom rugged mountain crest and more, plus a King Features cryptogram.
The Patten Free Library in Bath continues to add new volumes despite wartime conditions. The acquisitions include Airing In a Closed Carriage by Joseph Shearing and Clarence B. Keland, Color Scheme by Ngaio Marsh and Caroni Gold by L R Dennison, Flying titles across fiction and general literature with authors such as Upton Sinclair and Booth Tarkington, plus juvenile selections like Admiral Wags by Fanny Sherman and Cecily G and the Nine Monkeys by H A Rey.
The Morse High Board of Education proposes new session times on a trial basis with a morning start at 8:25 a.m. and an 11:53 a.m. close, and an afternoon start at 1:15 p.m. with a 3:15 p.m. close. The change adds a longer noon recess and shifts times by ten and fifteen minutes respectively. Freshmen report 8:30–9:30 a.m. on opening day. other classes attend 12:45–1:00 p.m. The first day is Wednesday. regular schedule begins Thursday.
Second Lieutenant James M Jackson son of Hon and Mrs N Gratz Jackson who received his commission in October 1942 has been attached to Headquarters Company No 909 Engineers Air Force and now assigned to the Engineer Section of the First Air Force at Mitchell Field New York.
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