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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
6
J Gauvin, owner of Blancas Gauvin property on Hudson Street has purchased the house and land, including a Beyen room and about an acre. Possession is to be taken in May.
Annual meeting of the Middlesex Union Department of Women’s Missionary is set for May 4 at South National Church Acton. President Mrs Thomas G Brown of Fitchburg will preside with a full program including devotionals, speeches by Mary Macwhire and George White, reports, and a reception for new officers.
Nielsen, a CPT trainee at International College, has received his wings and a pilot license after completing an eight week course in three weeks. He enjoyed a three day furlough at home and returned yesterday after preliminary flying experience at Marlboro Airport.
Marlboro Hospital treats Mary Moriarty of 133 Main Street and Mrs Edward Clow of Edinboro Street. Recent discharges include Mrs Fred Hill of 191 Church Street city Leo Morrissey of Parmenter Road Hudson Mrs Edith Edwards of Wayside Inn South Sadbury Mrs Daisy Delarda of Fayetteville Mrs Julian Elaine and infant son of Hudson Street Northboro Mrs Homer Letarte and son of East Main Street Northboro Mrs Reark Peerce and daughter of West Main Street Northboro Mrs Graham Coolidge and son of 68 High Street Hudson and Mrs Rose Johnson of Gleasondale.
A brief Chinese maxim advises not to anxiously chase what is not yet there and not to vainly regret what is past, emphasizing calm acceptance and prudent outlook.
The text questions the source of funds for the 13 billion dollar Second War Loan. It cites Treasury statistics and notes that personal savings rose from 9 billion in 1942 to a projected 36 billion by 1943, with consumer goods scarcity and higher prices affecting available funds.
Boston April 27 the list of essential users for determining eligibility to buy hard topped 142 automobiles under 1500 is issued by the Office of Price Administration. The list mirrors the C list from the rationing regs and covers government Red Cross business travel school transport mail delivery medical calls professional services farm and fishing workers armed forces and other essential roles. It expands eligibility to include adding a taxicab to replace an existing cab.
Marigolds flourish in Victory garden rows as gardeners blend French and African types into hybrids. Seed behavior varies with moisture, so sow with beans and allow space for four feet height, three feet spread, producing bright orange to yellow blooms for borders and arrangements.
Combined Congregational Universalist Churches hold service led by Reverend Harry Roberts. Lively program includes Messiah excerpts, hymns, anthems, prayers, and a long benediction prayer asking for peace wisdom and courage for the nation and those serving abroad. The text ends with a blessing and a call for unity and faith.
Charles W. Wallis and family move to the Buxton home on Goodman Hill road in Orleans. Vivian K. Fletcher hosts two British sailors from Wales and Manchester at Northcote lodge Maynard road. Eddie Sears of Old Sudbury road shows improvement after home confinement. Sudbury High students aid in brushing away fires near the Wayside Inn on Monday.
The Women's Alliance of the First Parish church held its annual meeting on Tuesday. Mrs Clark B Hill was re elected president Harriet Goodnow became vice president Mrs Stuart Hdgerly secretary and Mrs Peter K Miller treasurer.
An old practice used rope marked with knots to measure hours. As the rope burned to first knot it marked one o clock, and when it reached the second knot it showed two o clock, continuing in sequence as the rope burned away.
In a brief note, a fragment mentions tobacco money tied to a place called Kew Guinea and a statement about usage, but details are unclear and no specific events or dates are provided.
A wartime plea urges U S citizens to buy war bonds to fund the fight against Japan and to accelerate victory. The message stresses unity, sacrifice, and the government’s role in mobilizing resources while calling on Americans to support the effort with financial pledges and to back flyers who risk their lives.
Mrs Hazel B Bundy former South Acton school committeeman is promoted to second officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort Devens. Lt Ruth Horton on duty in India with Army Nurse Corps sends news home. Lynne Townsend preached Easter farewell in Acton as pastor Teaynsen departs for Welfleet with Townsend assuming duties May 20. Arthur Roome to occupy Center parsonage.
Town records no diphtheria cases or deaths in eight years and urges immunization for lower grade and pre school children. Three doses of toxoid spaced a week apart are offered free by the Board of Health and school department at local clinics, with consent slips returned to teachers. Schick test scheduled for Monday May 5 at the usual clinic location.
The notice lists first dose times at South School around 9 00, West School around 10 09, Center School around 11 00 on May 5 1943. Second dose to follow at the same times and places as the first. A third dose is scheduled for the same times and places as the second.
The wedding of Lillian Letsch and Richard Smart occurred at Pucknell University Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Liesch of West Acton and the groom is a cadet in the Army Air Corps. The couple plan to live after the ceremony.
The Acton board awarded a contract to Fredérick K. to begin on May date. Townspeople are urged to separate trash and avoid placing broken or damaged cans in recycling containers as part of the new program.
Mrs. William Ameron and Leo Quinn attended the New England Woman's Press meeting at the Women's Club in Boston this week. The note warns dog owners who licensed their pets to do so at once or be prosecuted under law.
A farewell party for Lieutenant Berkeley of Main Street South is held as he departs with his young son Charles. The father recently completed officer’s school in Maryland and plans to report to Washington.
Council notes a luncheon event at Acton Wieman's Place next Monday at one o'clock. The annual program details follow in the notice.
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