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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1943
Page
2
A patriotic appraisal praises Denmark as a small nation that resists conquerors. It lauds Danish dignity and moral superiority, notes their steadfastness in adversity, and credits their defiance with inspiring Allied resolve in a grim period of war. The piece frames Denmark as a symbol of free will for Europe and the world.
The constitutional convention signed the document on September 17 1787 shaping our daily life and proving a strong framework. It saved the thirteen colonies from foreign predation and enabled orderly progress through amendments and custom.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church met Wednesday of last week with Mrs John Hunt at her home on Middle Street for the first fall meeting after the summer recess. Mrs Harold Walker opened with prayer and Lords Prayer. Reports were read, a monthly all day vestry session was approved for tackings and related tasks. The group voted $25 to buy rubber treads for the vestry and each month prepares items for the Christmas sale. Ill members include Mrs William Paisley with a broken arm and Mrs Benjamin Coombs ill in bed. Several guests attended and a social hour followed with cookies and tea. twelve people were present.
Local guard unit sponsors a Saturday vaudeville show as drill period attendance and preparedness improve. The piece highlights officers and enlisted men training, discipline, and readiness, detailing a community effort to showcase veteran pride and support for service members.
A garbled 1920s style note discusses freedom of the press, public servants, and free criticism as vital to national safety. Mentions individual workers, and Orrin Crosby and Blu road visitors in Port 4d last week as readable fragments amid the fragmented text.
A metropolitan department store highlights a vehicular make of men's clothing with 275 hand crafted details. The offering emphasizes manual construction and finish showcasing traditional workmanship amid modern retail.
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs led by Mrs LeRoy R Folsom joins national effort to raise 300000 in War Bonds to finance a heavy bomber with the federation name on its nose. About 54000000 in Maine bonds are expected from individuals, with club members acting as salesmen under local chairmen guidance.
R Warren Hopkins a Revere Massachusetts truck driver pleaded guilty in Municipal court Saturday to parking his truck on a corner. Judge Gardiner R Deering found him guilty after testimony that he could not find a parking space and left the truck briefly for delivery papers. Officer Waldo R Weston urged leniency noting the driver was following orders. A Bath man charged with intoxication also appeared, disputing intoxication but admitting heavy drinking after a birthday celebration. Judge Deering ordered the case filed due to past pleas of guilt in similar cases.
Morse High School class of 1943 held a Thursday evening meeting in Room E to decide the use of treasury funds. Led by class advisor Edward Pomeroy, members voted unanimously to purchase war bonds. Many members serve in Army and Navy overseas and would have preferred to speak.
Mr and Mrs Carl W Crane and daughter Joan have moved to Washington street in Bath. Mrs Crane is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Boudreau of this city and a former teacher who taught in several business colleges across the state. Mr Crane, previously with Merrill Trust Co Bangor for twenty years, now works at Bath Savings Institution.
Sagadahoc Probate Court details administrations granted inventories filed wills approved and accounts filed from the first September session led by Judge Arthur By. Estates include Belanger Be langer Grindell Purington McKenney and others with executors appointed without bond and various guardians and trustees named. Public notices show license to sell real estate granted and petitions heard for sale and administration.
In a light Sagada probate session presided by Judge Arthur J. Dunton several administrations and wills were processed. Merrill A. Totman files for Minnie L. Waldron of Richmond, Annie Skalins for Elsie C. Collins of Bath, Etta M. Shaw of Topsham via George Higgins, and George S. Leavitt of Bowdoinham with Nettie M. Leavitt appointed executrix without bond. Richard Crackenbach of Bath with John P. Carey as executor, Zephie B. Lowell admx for Woolwich, Sarah A. Shaw conservator for William E. Harriman, Mary Arline McNeill Gay executrix for Margaret Ann-2.
Seventh by Addie F. Terrell as guardian for Herbert T. Terrell. First and final by Teresa A. Hamlin executrix of Charles H. Abbott late of Richmond. First and final by Elizabeth C. White administratrix of Laura Continue on page three.
Maine 4-H girls plan a National Victory Dress Revue emphasizing durable fabrics and practical care to aid the war program. Medals, trips to Chicago, and $10 War Savings Bonds await state winners, with divisions ranging from school wear to work garments. Dorothy Nightingale of Skowhegan was last year’s Maine winner.
The Surgeon General calls for female nurses aged 21 to 44 to apply for direct commission as 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Nurse Corps. Must be US or allied citizens, with high school graduation and a three year hospital nursing program. Preference given to active alumnae, American Nurses Association members, or enrolled Red Cross nurses. Applications to Officer Procurement Branch, First Service Command, 80 Federal Street, Boston 10, Mass.
Chaplain J C Purdue of Winter Street Congregational church is at Harvard Chaplain School for five weeks. He expects a restricted assignment soon and will be away from home for a two hour leave at its end. Mrs Purdue and daughters Linna Marie and Alice will visit Cambridge this weekend and at course end.
Clarence O. Swain of West Bath faced Municipal Court on a charge that he left a motor vehicle on a public street with ignition unlocked and key in place. He pled not guilty, then guilty, and was fined 4.70 or five days in jail. Sentence suspended. case placed on file. He owned the car later involved in a Friday night theft and collision on Route One near New Meadows injuring Hazel Wakefield. Police noted the car was found on Vine Street with the key in ignition.
Bath Chapter of Red Cross held its monthly meeting in Sagadahoc Block. August work included 82 workers producing 12,302 surgical dressings in 12 days despite transit delays. Sewing and knitting totaled 269 items by 88 people for 1147 hours. nursing reports noted eight conferences with 40 attendees and 177 nurse visits. Mrs. R. L. Hitchcock elected camp and hospital council chair. Canteen Corps served dinners to 35 State Guard members on August 29.
Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a regular business session at K P Hall on Washington Street with a large attendance. Mrs William Potter presided. reports from committees pleased. Sick members improving. cards sent during summer recess. Picnic plans discussed with date to be announced. A baked bean supper drew many service men and citizens. Guests included Mrs Edith Cornish of Arcadia Temple Brewer with her family.
Pine Tree Circle No. 826 C of F of A met at G A R hall for a regular meeting. A supper is planned for Sept 22 at 6 30 followed by cards. A committee chaired by Mrs Minnie Dall with Mrs Annie Wilson and Mrs Florence Lyden was appointed. Four Lewiston Auburn shipyard workers remain on the danger list at Maine General Hospital after an Allen's Corner automobile accident. Thomas Ouellette Archelas Doyan Napoleon Doyan of Lewiston and Roland Moulin of Auburn are hospitalized. Fernand Ouelette and Edward La montagne, both of Lewiston, died Wednesday afternoon from their injuries.
Governor Sewall designates Sept 11 to 18 as Maine State Guard recruiting week Capt David Y Al Kazin Co D says training value is high for those nearing draft age Lessons aid regular service and promotions For older men and those with families it offers service to the country Armory Lincoln street hosts Thursday night social and enlistment questions Officers present to explain Co D aims to full strength after recent declines Co D praised by regular army officers for strong field maneuvers and capable competition versus regulars
Miss Laura Craft daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Craft of 1185 Washington street has accepted a job as head of the home economics department at Sharon High School Massachusetts. She began duties September 8 after graduating Morse High class of 37 and University of Maine class of 40. She directed the Morse Community Canning Center last summer. Soldiers on a Casco Bay island seek to form a band or orchestra and have asked Miss Louise H Armstrong Federation of Music Clubs president to assist.
Attendance at Morse High School auditorium Thursday evening showed strong interest in Civilian Defense films. The shows titled Divide and Conquer engaged both personnel and locals, with Mr and Mrs Arthur McDonald of Portland as weekend guests of city relatives.
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