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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
1
A note records entry at Bath post office for circulation as a second class postal item. The entry confirms official handling and distribution within the Bath area as part of postal service procedures.
In Maine's first war era state vote Republicans secured a sweeping win. Senator Wallace H. White Governor Sumner Sewall and all three Congressional nominees Hale in the First District Smith in the Second Fellows in the Third won easily as Republican strength held through county races and even former Democratic strongholds shifted to the party.
James J. Hunter of the Bank of California urged frugality and War Bond purchases as Treasury goals rise. Retailers promote Bonds and Stamps. July sales topped 900 million. In Bath, liquor questions failed except a State store, with opposition to malt beverages blamed on roadside litter. Robert Hale faced Brann in a district battle.
Governor Sumner Sewall secured victory in Maine after a well organized campaign. His home city supported him strongly with a highly complimentary vote, reflecting broad public satisfaction in the election outcome.
Mrs. Henry Carlton hosted a farewell dinner for Pvt. Ora Small of Lisbon Falls who departs Tuesday for unknown duties. Attendees included Bath residents, Lisbon Falls family, and Bath Iron Works carpenter prior to service. Gifts were given and further gatherings noted with Mrs. Elrik hosting additional honors.
Friday evening a Bath Lions Club group, led by chairman Daniel Williams, cleaned walls at Dummer Street School for the Boys Sea Scout Troop room. By ten they scraped calamine, washed walls, and prepared for painting, part of several club projects funded by Collins Entertainment Services to support future efforts.
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Linwood Taylor was held Thursday at 8 p.m. at 21 Central Avenue, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chapman. Guests enjoyed cake and refreshments, sang, and a recording machine captured talent including Mrs. John Arata. Attendees included Linwood Thayer and several couples.
Mrs. Edwin M. Fuller Jr leads the program committee for the Rubinett recital to be held in Morse High School auditorium Monday evening Sept 28. Ticket sales are brisk and a capacity audience is expected. The rumor of formal dress is denied. attire is informal and optional for attendees.
Mrs Henry O Trowbridge of Andrews road returned Sunday night from a weeklong visit with Miss Agnes B Trowbridge at Crow Point Hingham Massachusetts.
Local bus and truck operators face severe shortages of parts beyond gasoline and rubber. A Ford of crankshafts and other components are hard to find as production halted. One Chevrolet crankshaft example shows the nationwide lack, leaving repairs difficult or impossible without dealers who happen to have stock.
A surprise miscellaneous shower celebrated Miss Charlotte Page whose engagement to George Van Wyman has been announced. The event occurred Thursday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Merrill, 204 Washington street, hosted by Mrs. Donald Page and Miss Marie Merrill. Guests included Mrs. Lynn Bussey Mrs. John Madden Mrs. Gerald Atkinson and others. gifts and refreshments followed the ceremony.
Miss Mary Cunningham will register former pupils and welcome beginners at the Front street studio over Greenblatt's on Saturday Sept 19. She recently attended the Dancing Masters of America convention in New York and the Boston Dancing Teachers Club convention. Classes include toe ballet acrobatic character and tap with baby beginner training and ballroom dancing. After Sept 19 sessions move to Masonic Temple on Washington street. For information call 594-W.
Frederick B Chandler of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station says fresh berries let housewives bake blueberry pies in winter. Blueberries keep for six months in a regular home refrigerator when canned in glass jars with sound berries. Sgt Vincent B Cook has returned to duties after a three day leave with his parents in Valley Road.
Ralph W. Dawe marked 20 years as John H. Hyde family chauffeur in Elmhurst Bath on September 8. His joy grew when he found a U S Navy photo of his son John Dawe in a Marine Raiders group photo from the Makin Island raid. John Dawe enlisted in November and earned two sharpshooter medals while serving as a private first class.
Lieut. W. L. Broyderecker spoke at Bath Rotary lunch about life in India. He compared Inala as a gem with rich ores and climate like California, noted the caste system, Hindu Muslim tensions, city beauty, and rural poverty. President Jud Miller chaired. J. Wilson of Greenwich was a visiting Rotarian.
In the Tuna Division sponsored by George Ruppert Fishing Contest anglers report leading catches off the New England coast. Frank Sawyer of Boston reeled three bluefin tuna off Bailey Island in four hours five minutes, totaling 1 730 pounds. Other notable catches include Russell H. Albers in Ipswich Bay, Leo A. Storz off Bailey Island, Alfred S. Bayles in Port Washington, Mrs. Joseph H. Leeds in Atlantic City, and Dr. Arthur R. Vaughn off Miami.
The Bath Water District acquires a small story and a half building and adjacent wharf on Commercial Street between the Maine Central Railroad freight shed and the Bath Grain Co. site. The district plans to remove the building and repair the wharf for company boat docking and storage of equipment used in work on the river mains.
Barbara Hogan of Bath is among twenty two women named Junior Inspector Trainees for the Army Ordnance Department at the University of Maine. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Hogan and earned a BA in History and Government in 1942. Training spans 12 weeks with lectures and labs on ordnance inspection, leading to assignments in the Boston Ordnance District covering Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.
The Bath Lions Club highlights a warm convention with a five mile parade featuring Canadian soldiers and Lions volunteers. Edward H. Paine of Long Beach, Mich. was elected president, with Bath Lions praised for membership gains. A Sea Scouts home on Dummer Street seeks volunteers to finish it, while Opham Recreation Hall work nears completion and furniture donations pour in. Miss Sally Moses visits relatives in Bangor.
Thelma Beall of Ohio State University notes that arranging chores by convenience rather than habit improves family life. A daughter does Saturday laundry to fit her free day, showing use of talents and preferences. Others similar, with ironing and dessert prep often inherited without purpose. Inventory helps avoid unnecessary tasks.
Miss Jane W Stevens hosted a Sunday afternoon tea and miscellaneous shower from four to six at 871 Middle Street for Ruth L Pratt ahead of her wedding to Leonard Thombs. Hosts and servers included Mrs Arthur L Pratt and Mrs Joseph Thombs with helpers Miss Barbara L Kenney, Mrs Maurice Owen, Miss Marguerite V Brown, and Mrs Earl Main. Attendees from this city included Ina Anderson Dorothy Anliker Lillian Goodwin M Adele Hutchins Barbara Nickerson Pauline Nickerson Beverly Shorey Betty Watson Barbara Young Mary Young Mrs Robert Milliken Mrs John J Preney. Portland guests Phyllis Darrah Norman Chase Helen Oulton Ronald Oulton. Woolwich guest Mrs William W Owen.
Mrs Olive Plummer announces the sixth season of her dance school at Central church parish house on Washington street starting Saturday September 19. Classes cover toe ballet acrobatic tap and ballroom with Miss Steussy replacing Francis S McPherson as accompanist after he joined Bath Iron Works. Private lessons available by appointment.
Free Will Workers of Corliss Street church held their first postvacation meeting at Mrs. Ruby Preble's home on High Street. They voted to hold the annual Christmas sale on December 2, the first Wednesday in December, and appointed committees for aprons, novelties, and handkerchiefs. A trading post was led by Mrs. Chester Plant. The group met to tack quilts, and ten members attended. Tea and sandwiches were served.
J Franklin Howe son of Mr and Mrs John Howe of upper Washington street returned home from a weekend visit in Silver Springs Maryland with his sister Mrs Paul Cushman and in Washington DC he resumed his studies at Morse High as a member of the senior class He worked in a Bath Iron Works machine shop during vacation.
Sterling Bible class of Corliss Street church met Tuesday of last week in the vestry with the president Mrs John Hunt presiding. After singing a hymn all stood in silence for former member Mrs Emma Knowlton who died Aug 18. Twenty one members were present and answered roll call with a verse from the Scriptures. Bible questions from July were answered and new ones given for next meeting. Business reports and two notes of thanks were read. Forty social calls made in the last month. Cards to Deacon Charles Plant and Mrs Emma Daley were voted. Donations to Mrs Delia Goodwin and to the church repair fund were approved. Plans for Oct 5 roll call were set with Mrs Moffatt in charge. Philathea Class to serve the banquet. Refreshments by Mrs Theresa Hill's group.
The University of Maine announces two new $100 scholarships for second-year students in the two year agriculture program. Funded by the Charles H Hood Dairy Foundation, awards target those seeking employment on or operation of a commercial dairy farm. A dean appointed committee will select recipients based on character leadership scholarship and financial need.
Mrs. Jennie P. Brown of 748 Washington Street has bought the James Lester Morse property at 805 High Street. She plans to reside there and operate a rooming house as she did at her former home, recently bought by the State to clear space for the proposed Carlton bridge approach.
A cryptogram quotation sits beneath a partial weekly crossword puzzle with clues across and down, including Moham medan god and various numeric slots. The note credits Erasmus and features the phrase The Art of Speaking Well Conbiats largely in lying, distributed by King Features Syndicate.
The Blood and Plasma Bank reports insufficient donor response. Chairmen Mrs. Dominique Tardif Mrs. Fred D. Hill and Mrs. Charles Doyle urge提前 preparation before calamities. Donors listed include Paul Stinson Cyrus Longley Melvin Comeau Roy Lawrence Mrs. William Ballou Eleanor Danforth Roberta Hathorne Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi members. Call numbers for donors provided.
Philip M. Wallace, James A. Garafaspoulos, Andrew S. Kus, John L. Conroy, Linwood B. Stevens, Henry E. Brown, Albi on H. Johnson Jr., Kenneth W. Hackett, Lawrence E Young, Ivan M. Pinkham, Donald J. Parent, Arthur M. Hayward led a group of 43 selectees heading to Devens to begin military processing.
Citizens of Sagadahoc County express gratitude for loyal support and continued confidence. Neil S. Bishop, State Senator from Sagadahoc, says it makes one happy to be your servant.
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