Board approves retread tire certificates for Acton workers
Mainpaicing Board No. 41 weekly meeting to consider applications for retread and used tires. Fourteen applicants seek twenty five to thirty tires. certificates awarded to Michael R. Begley Kenneth Priest William S Jones Carl E Buckman. others include Robert G. Willett George A. Moree and Ormal Laffin with limited tire allocations.
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Michael R. Begley
Wood Lane
Kenneth Priest
West Acton
William S Jones
South Acton
Carl E Buckman
East Acton
Robert G. Willett
Charlestown Navy Yard
State
George A. Moree
Ald Ormal
Laffin
Morses
Edward J Bursaw
Essentials for co op success in agriculture bankers says
A Springfield New York banker outlines essentials for sound agricultural co operatives. Key points include enthusiastic farmer members including women and older children, substantial initial investment, full purchase of needed supplies by the cooperative, active meeting attendance, elected board responsibilities, capable management, yearly budgeting, independent audits, farmer control, conservative credit, sound pricing, minimal fixed assets, no inventory speculation, and strict business adherence. Such co operatives can endure years and grow with honest foundations and skilled workers like sturdy New England farm buildings.
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New England
Cigarette Paper From Flax Ushers New American Industry
The article notes the shift from foreign to domestic cigarette paper production using flax fiber. It highlights South Carolina's ready factory, California flax acreage, Minnesota's flax fields, and the decorticating process turning flax straw into usable fiber, with waste woody shive remaining unutilized.
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France
Russia
Poland
Balkan
America
South Carolina
California
Minnesota
United States
Rural Briefs and Agricultural Notes from Postwar Era
The Department of Agriculture reported total lend lease shipments to Britain exceeded 3.311 billion pounds by January 1, 1942. Garden soil guidance emphasizes fertility drainage and nutrient retention. Tin usage saw drastic curtailment across multiple products. UC researchers report synthetic starch from glucose, not immediately industrial. About 450,000 pounds of aluminum used last year for poultry wing and leg bands in the United States.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Simple Garden Skills For Victory Gardens
Beginners need fear not the garden. Simple steps cover seed sowing with straight drills, shallow depths, and even spacing. Use hoe guides and firm soil so seeds sit properly. Proper sowing yields healthy plants and a strong, self reliant nation.
Army speeders warned to curb military vehicle driving
Acton Army Headquarters and Massachusetts officials agree speeding by Army cars and trucks must stop on state highways. A letter to Chief Michael Foley orders strict enforcement, with drivers treated as civilians if on non emergency missions, aiming to end speeding by servicemen statewide.
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Acton
Army
First Corps
Frans J A. Goodwin
Massachusetts
Michael Foley
Acton Police
Conps
State Police
New England
War Department
Frank A. Goodwin
Acton Officials Attend Welfare Boards Conference in Boston
Miss Virginia Milbery Mrs Or mald Laffin and Burton B. ur saw attended the Conference of Welfare Boards at Cop ley Plaza Boston on Tuesday. Selectman and head of the local Safety Committee W. Burton has been confined to his room due to illness for the past two days.
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Virginia Milbery
Ormald Laffin
Burton B
Ae Copley Plaza
Boston
Card Party for Benefit of L Auxiliary
A successful bridge and whist party was held at the home of Mrs. Fred Sullivan Jr on Elm street Friday night to benefit the Ladies Auxiliary of the Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post No 221 American Legion. Prizes were awarded in whist to MacKinnon Mrs G Whitman Mrs Helen Ward Mrs Carolline Daigle George Whitman Mrs Avis Ritchin George Arthur John McMahon Mrs William Beery Mrs Migs B Sloan Mrs Frank Cloutier Grove Smith Mrs Winchenbaugh Consolations went to Mrs James Stimeon and Mrs Martin McMahon A fruit basket was won by Mrs John Cere silo Refreshments were served.
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Bedford
Fred Sullivan, Jr
Elm _street
Benet
The
Ladies
Anthony Hunt
Hamilton
American Legion
MacKinnon
G. Whitman
Helen’ Ward
Carolline Daigle
George Whitman
Avis
Ritchin
Bedford man returns from South. service flag notes 63 men
Robert Grant of Elm Street came home from the South Monday night while her husband remained to finish his work. A grass fire on Davis road triggered Box 54 on Tuesday afternoon. The service flag bears the number 63, representing men in the county serving the country.
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Robert Grant
Elm
Davis Road
Acton Hospital Equipment Ready for Emergencies
Acton officials and Dr. Orma L. Acton examiner reported a town hall project for hospital beds and operating tables. Mrs. Taylor donated counters while Arthur Birch cut wood as labor for the defense effort. Clark, assisted by air raid staff, expects completion to bolster local hospital supplies.
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Acton
Orma L
Ity
Clark
Lillian Tay
Pital
Taylor
Arthur
Birch
W Zokas
J. Bursaw
Bedford Parents Teachers group conducts meeting with glee
The Bedford Parent-Teacher Association held a Thursday evening meeting at the school. After routine business a short program by the glee club titled Mother Week, Seven Daughters was presented. Movil and refreshments followed in the lunch room.
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Bedford
Harvesters Versus Floras Set For Final Bowled Stand
In Lexington the Harvesters lead the Floras 3 to 4 as Shephen Rose Netzer bowled a single string. Bani tops the list with the highest score, with the triple now pending completion of the quet for the event.
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Lexington
Harvesters
Floras
Shephen Rose Netzer
Bani
Unclear OCR Entry on Personnel at Marlboro College
Fragmentary text mentions an employee at Flying Marlboro and training as a U S Army AW Cars. References Mr Bird and Conception School Marlboro Calvin Coolifige College appear garbled, providing no clear event or outcome.
Political Toler Let Us Restore Harmony in Liberty
A fragmented excerpt laments harmony needed to preserve liberty and recalls Jefferson, urging reflection on political tolerance and national unity amid past hardships and duress. The text hints at resilience and the importance of freedom.
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Jefferson
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