War Assets Simplifies Sale Rules For WWII Veterans
The War Assets Administration removes pre sale certification for World War II veterans and opens surplus property to a broader veteran pool. The Boston Regional Office under J J O Connor implements a two item requirement and a short form to speed purchases, aiming to fulfill priority needs by December 31 1947.
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War Assets Administration
Boston
W.A.A
J. J. O’connor
Robert M. Littlejohn
Navy announces new training for New England Seabees
The Navy plans two two week training periods for New England Seabee personnel of the Volunteer Naval Reserve at Little Creek Virginia. Training runs 5 to 18 October and 2 to 15 November with deadlines September 1 and October 1 respectively. Enlisted men from all ratings are eligible and will receive full pay and allowances except Family Allowances. Round trip transport and subsistence in kind are provided from the training staging division city. Applications go to the District Director of Naval Reserve First Naval District Boston Mass.
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Volunteer Naval Reserve
U. S. Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek Virginia
Naval Reserve
Civil Engineer Corps
First Naval District
Summer Street
Boston
Mass
St Michael's YPF Hosts Ping Pong Tourney
The Young People's Fellowship of St Michael's Church staged a Sunday ping pong tournament in the Parish Hall with boys and girls singles eliminations. Jack Fetherston defeated Dorothy Parshley to win the girls' title and had earlier won the boys' division to reach the final. News shows all members competed amid tight, hotly contested games.
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The
Young People’s Fellowship of
St Michael's Church
Jack Fetherston
Dorothy Parshley
Earler
Fetherston
Fellowship
Marine Corps Medal Distribution Opens for Veterans
Marine Corps Reserve announces receipt of American Defense Service Medals and World War II Victory Medals ready for veterans. Eligible service between Sept 8, 1939 and Dec 31, 1946 with honorable discharge. Apply at Room 601 Old Post Office Building or Walsh Kaiser Shipyard Armory. bring discharge papers. Call Hopkins 3153 for details.
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Marine Corps Reserve
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
Old Post Office
Marine Corps Reserve Armory
Walsh-Kaiser Shipyard
Call Hopkins
Teol Fungicide Ad Promises Broad Germkill
An old style drugstore message touts Teol as a strong germicide made with 90 percent alcohol. The ad urges readers to buy Teol at Buffington's Pharmacy and offers a 35 cent back if not pleased.
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Buffington’s
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Bristol, R. I
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Bayview Ave
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WM. J. Smith & Son
Robert J. McKay
A W Smith
McKay
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Main St
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J. E. Connors
Bristol, R. L
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