Service Club of Women to Disband in Bedford
Bedford town officials report the Service Club of Women will disband as most servicemen have been discharged. About $1500 remains in the treasury, to be managed by five trustees including selectman, town treasurer Charles F. Murray, president Mildred P. Arnold, treasurer Mildred P. Arnold, and former president Richard J. Powderly. A final meeting is set for April 9.
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Bedford
Bedford Servicemen’s Club
Charles F. Murray
Mildred P.rnold
Richard J. Powderly
Fires Keep Concord Firemen Busy Over Weekend
West Concord and Central Stations responded to several grass and brush fire alarms during the weekend. A large fire was averted at Lewis Cave residence on Bedford Street when flames spread to a hen house. The small hen house burned, but the larger one was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
West Concord
Cental
Lewis Cave
Bedford Street
Increase Noted In Retail Sales During February
Washington government figures show retailers earned more in February than a year earlier, though the year to year gain narrowed for the second straight month. February sales reached 7.375 billion dollars, up 15 percent from February last year. Durable goods such as autos and home furnishings rose 45 percent from a year earlier, while non durable goods including food clothing and restaurant items surpassed February 1946 by 9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Firemen's Annual Concert Ball In Concord On April 7
The Concord Fire Department announces its annual ball and concert at the Veterans Building next Monday April 7 at 8 pm. Public welcome. Tickets available at local stations. Chairman Leonard J. Palmer and committee promise an attractive program.
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Concord
Concord Firemen
Veterans Building
Leonard J. Palmer
Veterans housing committee formed in Maynard
The Veterans Housing Committee organized with Philip Wilson as chairman and Anthony T. Grigas as secretary. Members include Emile A. Dumas Sr., Ernest Johnson, and Ernest Iannuzzo. The group will survey town-owned properties and push for a concrete housing program soon.
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Maynard
Veterans Housing Committee
Philip Wilson
Anthony T. Grigas
Emile A. Dumas Sr
American Legion
Ernest Johnson
Ernest Iannuzzo
Matilda Larson 72 Dies in Concord Rest Home
Maynard Miss Matilda Larson born in Sweden died last Thursday at a Concord rest home at 72. She lived in Roxbury for years as a cook for several families and was related to the John Nordberg family. Funeral services were held Saturday at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev Norman MacLean officiating. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery in the Nordberg lot. Bearers: Sven Pearson Edwin Anderson Norman Nordberg Fraser Forgie and Robert Chase.
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Matilda Larson
Fowler
Maynard
Concord
Sweden
Roxbury
Luss Larson
John Nordberg
Fowler Funeral Home
Norman MacLean
Nordberg
Glenwood Cemetery
Sven Pearson
Edwin Anderson
Norman
Fraser Forgie
Robert Chase
Maynard-Anthony Grigas Reappointed Commander at Post 1812
Maynard Anthon y T Grigas was reelected commander of the Maynard Post 1812 at the annual meeting held in the V F W quarters. Other officers elected for the year include Harold Johnston senior vice commander Alphonse Januskiewicz junior vice commander Richard Thane quarter master Richard Murphy chaplain Gerald Di Grappa post advocate John Punch Joseph Grigas and Victor Pazaricki trustees Richard Thane delegate and Alphonse Januskiewicz alternate. Installation will occur at a semi public ceremony later this month.
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Maynard
Anthony T. Grigas
Harold Johnston
Alphonse Januskiewicz
Richard Thane
Richard Murphy
Gerald di Grappa
John Punch
Joseph Grigas
Victor Pazaricki
Alphonse Jan
Library plans extension of its usefulness
Sudbury trustees and the Goodnow Public Library staff pursue forming a Friends of the Library group to sponsor projects beyond books. Charter member Mrs. George Raymond will help organize two more morning story hours for children, responding to growing community interest.
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Sudbury
Goodnow Public
Friends of the Library
George Raymond
Raymond Road South
Maynard Council to Celebrate 65th Knights Anniversary
The Knights of Columbus marked 65 years since its 1882 founding amid a history of wartime relief efforts and educational funding. Maynard Council No. 2121, established 1920, will hold its 27th anniversary banquet and Ladies Night at Maynard High School on April 13 1947, with over 200 members and a new 65th Anniversary Class.
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Maynard
Knights of Columbus
Order
Canada
K. of C
France
Armed Services
Catholic University
John E. Swift
Milford
Boston
Maynard Council
Maynard High School
Timothy B. Moynihan
Joseph E. Boothroyd
Co-operative Hall
Grange To Hold Swap Party Next
Annursnac Grange schedules a swap party at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening April 14 at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Margaret Brooks presiding. Members should bring a 25 cent gift. A Neighbor's Night is planned for the second April meeting.
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West Concord
Annursnac Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Margaret Brooks
Grange
Department of Natural Resources Proposed to Replace Conservation
A Boston report by a six member commission exposes shocking conditions in the Conservation Department. It urges abolition of the agency and creation of a five member Governor appointed department with a chair and wildlife representation. The findings cite chaos inefficiency and low morale across divisions including forestry and fish and game management.
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Boston
INS
Department of Natural Re
Raymond J Kenney
Belmont
Commissin
Fish and Game
Fish and Game Division
Arrival of New Books at Acton Library
Acton Memorial Library announces new acquisitions including Gentleman's Agreement Another Woman's House Dulcimer Street In the Hands of the Seneca Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House The Quarry Mrs Mike One Basket East River The Wall Between Mystery Tales for Boys and Girls Return Engagement The Swan Song Once Death It Warley Street The Glass Heart Treasure of the Brasada High Country Rider from Yonder Good Maine Food How to be Rich Like Me The Countryman's Cookbook Boston Landmarks Banner by the Wayside Boston Cradle of Liberty Make and Remodel Home Furnishings Our Country's National Parks Kaleidoscopic Quebec Panorama of Rural England The River Never Sleeps Journals and Letters of the Little Locksmith Great Adventures and Explorations Theatre Shoes The Virginian Duel in the Sun American Native Humor Through Russia's Back Door Adventures of a Ballard Hunter Secret Passage The Golden Egg Book Pat and Penny Mr Plum and the Little Green Tree Teeny Weeny Days Teeny Weeny Neighbors When it Rained Cats and Dogs How to Behave and Why Chris Just Mary Stories Easter Surprise Bacon Hill Children Timid Timothy A Spurs for Suzanna A City for Lincoln.
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Acton
Acton Memorial Library
Dulcimer Street
Mr Blandings
Mike
East River
Warley Street
Boston
Cradle of Liberty
Our Country
England
the Little Locksmith
Theatre Shoes the Virginian
Russia
Ballard Hunter
Pat
Penny
Mr. Plum
Chris
Bacon Hill
Timothy
Suzanna
Lincoln
Robb Named to State Street Trust Board
Russell Robb of Monument street was appointed to the board of directors of the State Street Trust Company. He is a U S Army veteran, discharged as a colonel. The article notes the Amelekites, a Bedouin tribe of ancient Palestine, were exterminated about 725 BC.
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Concord
Russell Robb
Monument Street
State Street Trust Company
U. S. Army
Palestine
Tax refunds flow faster as collectors push deadlines
Revenue officials report refunds to date surpass 20 million with over 1.95 million individuals receiving checks. Early filings accelerate payments, boosting weekly disbursements from 4a to 150,000, and officers anticipate completing most refunds by June 1.
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Enue
Laney
Tor Delaney
Ballou Elect Finance Committee Members
Ballou elects new finance committee members as Concord appoints John W. Codding as chairman. Brooks Jr and Robert chosen as secretary and assistant, with July date of signing by chair Julius of Aittawanoat.
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Concord
Juliat
Aittawanoat
Nance Committee
Road Surfacing Progress On 22-Foot Street Project
The report notes groundwork for 22 foot wide road surfacing using asphalt and stone as surface layers. Field crews begin laying coarse material followed by asphalt to complete the 22 feet wide roadway.
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Concord. Co-operative
Bank
Bass
Agency For
THE
Middlesex Institution
Massachusetts
Mutual Savings Bank
G. I. Home Loans
Black
Wilson
Keith Martin
Concord & Main St
Manny
Hudson
Riene
Ginnetti
Maynard - Mass
A. T. Grigas
William D. Goff
Sunny Acres Farm
Thoreau St
John P P.ppeean
Athletic“Club, Inc
Bill Piano & Orchestra
Maple Street
Marlboro
McGillivary
John Forbes
Anon Rene
Conservatio
Ny Division of
St. Bernard’s Church
Margaret Elizabeth Doyle
Dugald P. Doyle
Doyle
Cambridge Turnpike
James C. Rust
Raymond Rust
Carlisle
West Concord Union Church
Arline J. Manter
George C. Manter
Main Street
William A. Thoresen
Arthur Thoresen
Strawberry Hill Road
Robb
Ballou Elect Finance
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