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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
8
In March through May 1962 a new owner filed 1062 eviction petitions across six counties, signaling a sharp rise from 1943 and last year. Officials note high material and labor costs curb construction and self occupancy evictions depend on pre October 20, 1942 possession dates, affecting OPA certificate requirements.
Knights of Columbus announce a weeklong carnival in Maynard from August 13 to 18 with attractions including a marathon between Johnny Kelley and Billy Durkin, ex-champion wrestling, aerial acts, Friday fireworks, and a children's matinee with half price on Saturday all with no admission charge.
Disturbances among war workers and tenants are discussed as eviction pressures rise. The article notes landlords may prevail only after a waiting period if they hold a 20 percent equity, and urges contacting the Area Rent Office at 7 Beacon Street Boston to learn maximum rent regulations before threatening eviction.
Bedford Misses Mary and Catherine Cullinan of Elm street enjoy two weeks at Nantasket Beach. Barbara and Norma Gaugler of Andalusia Pa spend August with a Bedford aunt. Barbara visits Kee Hi on North road and sees Mr and Mrs Frank B Dodd. Mrs James C Richardson of Carlisle road sang solo at the Church of Christ last Sunday.
Pvt. Roger Rivet returns from a German POW camp after a 60 day furlough and T 5 William H Arnold Jr completes a two week stay in Lake Placid while stationed at Fort Devens. Several Concord and Medford residents relocate while others visit relatives in Ayer and Memphis.
PFC Eiic E Latva son of Mr and Mrs John Latva of 21 McKinley Street, Concord Massachusetts, awarded Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in combat between 4 March 1944 and 2 May 1945 in Italy. He served as jeep driver for Headquarters Company, 350th Infantry Regiment, with over 25,000 miles on his Jeep. He is praised for bravery during Volterra push and delivering messages under heavy artillery and mortar fire. Brigadier General J C Fry, U S Army commanding, cites his dependable performance and inspiration to others.
The 4 H club for girls Victory Canners of Bedford met at Mrs George W Thompson's home to can string beans. They plan a meeting next Tuesday at Mrs Eugene W Conner's home when Miss Dorothy Steward of the Middlesex County Extension Service will demonstrate chicken canning.
Bedford War Relief, urged by a U.S. Embassy member in Moscow, aims to ship one million English language books to Russia by year end. The drive targets originals in English not translations, favoring historical novels biographies and accredited reference works on American arts and sciences. Books may be left at Bedford Public Library or sent to Russian War Relief Headquarters Boston.
The pilgrimage for peace sponsored by the Alva Marlin Club of Boston was moved to next Sunday. Public is invited to St Theresa's Convent grounds on Springs road from 8 am to 5 pm. Most Rev Richard J Cush ing archbishop of Boston will speak at the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and lead benediction.
A fragment references the Naval Air Center and an Electrician's likely role in a unit, noting involvement by a maker or specialist at the installation. The text is incomplete but points to a Navy air facility context and personnel duties.
Minis conduct at 375 West Main described. Essex street and 8 Road tied to minor operations under City oversight with individuals Marlborough and Valchuis Jr. named in transit notes. Natalie referenced in context of a listed site.
The next meeting of the Elks Lodge is announced for Tuesday evening at the B P O E hall. Members are urged to attend as agenda items and community notices will be discussed.
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