Red Cross Defends Fund Spending Against Senate Charge
Washington February 3 John Barton Payne chairman of the American Red Cross declares the organization will not be drawn into politics over a proposed twenty five million general relief bill. He notes Red Cross relief since August has reached drought sufferers in twenty one states through local chapters with national grants supplementing cash needs. The bill would authorize twenty five million dollars for food medicine medical aid and essential relief nationwide to those unable to obtain it.
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Congress
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American National Red Cross
United States
Unemployment relief debate over Red Cross administration
The Central Committee rejects taking over the unemployment relief bill. Critics warn the Red Cross could duplicate agency work, be hampered by a small fund, and face costly setup in hundreds of cities. Estimates of 700,000 unemployed people imply little aid per person.
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Red Cross
Pea Cross
Ned Cross
Med Cross
Congress
Federation of Labor
Central Committee
Oregonian to Be Youngest General in U S Army
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas F. Rilea of the Oregon National Guard is projected to become the youngest United States Army general if the Senate confirms his nomination sent by President Hoover. Rilea, age 32, would be named brigadier general pending confirmation.
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Thomas F. Rilea
Oregon National Guard
United States Army
Senate
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Hoover
Mock Court Trial Delights Concord Audience
The Parish House of the Trinitarian Congregational church hosted a mock breach of promise trial led by Col. E K V Newton. Prominent Concord figures acted in roles with local humor and satire as Edgar W Clark was found guilty and Minna A Findeisen awarded damages.
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Conecord
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Edgar W. Clark
Ty Col. EK
Newton
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Minna A. Mindel von Natnufff
KF. V. Newton
Edgar Ko Chirt
William Wadawerrh
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No Agent for Berlin Depot Dismissed in Protest
The Public Utilities Commission dismissed Berlin residents protest over discontinuing an agent at the Boston and Maine Berlin rail station. It noted an attendant will cover freight duties for about three hours daily, with two trains daily at 10 30 am and 2 pm.
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Berlin
Boston & Maine Roll
Two Climb Mt Waypack Near Winehendon
Miss Judith Winning of Concord National Bank sealed Mount Waypack near Winehendon Sunday. Maynard and Tago Salinenate completed the climb with showshoes as the thermometer hovered about 11 degrees below zero. They had linen on the mountain top before starting the return journey.
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Tago Salinenate
Judith Winning
Concord National Bank
Lea Staty
Mount Waypack
Winehendon
Salvation Army appeals for Acton relief funds
The Salvation Army opens its annual Acton appeal requesting 250 to support humanitarian work. Heavy need persists due to winter hardship and unemployment, with funds funding long term relief and protection for the poor. Committee led by Town Clerk Viorace F. Tuttle to receive contributions. treasurer Eugene Hall. Also notes Concord High School freshman basketball defeating Peter Bulkeley School 10 to 2 in the State Armory.
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Frank W. Hall
Arthur Jeffries Howard A. Long Tran
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Tucker
Waldo FE. Whitcomb
Concord High School
Heckethall
Peter Bulkeley
Concord Center
State Armory
Acton H. S. Teams Active In Local Basketball
A game at the Acton high school auditorium Friday evening saw Acton boys win 46 to 10 against Southboro. Key players included Jost, Sh til, and Ruth MelLaughlin for the girls, with Ruth Fleurer and Pauline Nelson among substitutes. The boys featured Woodbur Stevens, Condon, Roy Thompson, Tompkin, and Reynolds. Coach Miss Murray led the girls team and Mr. Dolan the boys after a recent 24 to 25 loss at Groton.
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Hich Seloal Auditorium
Aston
Southboro
Oys
Jost
Ruth MelLaughlin
Helen Mekelgen
Pauline Nelson
Agnes Fleurer
Blanche Cunningham
Pauline Fleurer
Wim Tompson
Virginia Roach
Rather Anderson
Marjorie Coombs
Woodbur? Stevens
Bill Condon
Roy Thompson
Ruolf Tompkin
Lyle Reynolds
Groton
Miss Murray
Mr. Dolan
Belmont Hill Edges Middlesex In Overtime Hockey
Belmont Hill School defeated Middlesex School 2 to 1 in overtime on the Concord rink Saturday. Holmes scored the decisive goal after gathering the puck in the Middlesex scrimmage. Doolittle added the other Belmont Hill goal. Referees Pratt and Raymond. Time three 18 minute periods and two overtime periods.
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Belmont Till
Middlesex School
Strery
Holmes
Middlesex
Belmont Hill School
Doolittle
Pratt and
Raymond
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Women Leaders Urge Stronger Support at 6th Women's Patrol Conference
In Constitution Hall Washington six leading women gathered for the closing session of the sixth annual Women’s Patrol Conference. Seated left to right are Mrs. Fletcher L. Hobart DAR President General, Mrs. Robert Lincoln Hoyal American Legion Auxiliary National President, and Mrs. Virgil McClure War Mothers President. Standing right are Mrs. Mary L. Secretary and Mrs. O. D. Oliphant American Legion Auxiliary.
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Fletcher L. Hobart
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Robert Lincoln Hoyal
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