Anniversary Program in Hudson to Honor Public Works Leaders
A public program on August 10 honors the Hudson light and power department history. Francis O Connor chairs the Public Works Commission with members Albert Shortsleeves and William Walsh. Thomas Walsh leads the plant as manager. The event includes a band concert by the R E and J W Manning Post V F W band and speeches, with many current and former officials and staff expected. A 95 page souvenir book recounts the plant history with photos and data, noting 400 miles of wires and 94 miles of poles serving 3 732 customers across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis 8. O’connor
Public Works Commission
Albert F. Shortsleeves
William P. Walsh
Thomas S. Walsh
Leland D. Wood
George WD. Moiles
R. E
J. W. Manning Post
Public Works
Walsh
the Light and Power Department
Hudson Light and Power Department
Hudson
Stow
Berlin
Bolton
Boxboro
Harvard
Marlbro
West Acton
George P. Keith
Charles H. Stone
Michael E. McNiff
Rolla S. Lamson
Frank Taylor
Henry M. Stewart
George
Town Light and Power Department
Thomas A. Walsh
Francis S. O'Connor
Public Works] Commission
Concord Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Notice
The Concord Recreation Commission holds its regular monthly meeting next Monday evening August 11 at 7 30 at the Town House. Chairman Pro Tem Edward W Sheehan will preside in the absence of Chairman Roger C Fenn. A near complete report on the Concord summer playground classes will be presented by Recreational Director Bergiz. Melonarian B Me
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Concord
Concord Recreation Commission
Edward W. Sheehan
Roger C. Fenn
Bergiz . Melionrian B. Me
Miss Gloria Rankin Betrothed to Walter Wellman
West Concord announces the engagement of Gloria Rankin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D Rankin of 33 Laws Brook Road West Copford to Walter K Wellman of Waltham Miss Rankin attended local schools and is presently employed at a local store.
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West Concord
Elmer D. Rankin
Laws Brook Road
West Copford
Gloria Rankin
Walter K. Wellman
Waltham
Miss Rankin
The World’s Highest Golf Course at Adganet Far From Alama
A brief note highlights the world’s highest golf course at Adganet, located far from Alama. Details are scarce but evoke a rare alpine golfing destination and its remote setting.
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Adganet
Alama
Boston Opens Historic Shrines to Sunday Visitors
Massachusetts aims to boost tourism by allowing Sunday access to Boston landmarks. Temporary Mayor Hynes orders Faneuil Hall open on the Sabbath and seeks similar hours at the Old State House Old South Meeting House and Paul Revere House. State Development and Industrial Commission lauds the move urging Governor Bradford to extend Sunday openings and promote the Hall of Flags. Public Utilities Commission issues 2000 orders for excursion tickets easing transport to beaches fairs and recreation sites.
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Massachusetts
Boston
John B. Hynes
Faneuil Hall
Old State House
Paul Revere
State Development and Industrial Commission
Bradford
State House
Public Utilities Commission
Jim's Taxi Closed in West Concord
The taxi service on Commonwealth Avenue in West Concord ended operations effective Friday, August 1. Owned by Mr and Mrs Holger Olson, they plan to spend the rest of summer at the Cape and thank their patrons for support.
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West Concord
Jim
Commonwealth Avenue
Holger Olson
The
Cape
Terminal pay bonds may be cashed September 2
Boston veterans of World War II may cash their terminal leave bonds at any bank after September 2, with about one billion dollars expected to be cashed immediately. Veterans are urged to delay cashing unless necessary and must present discharge papers to convert bonds, which accrue 2.5 percent interest to maturity.
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Boston
Treasury Department
Treasury
Sine Treasury Demaximant
Living Costs Rise Slightly in July Across City
The dollar's purchasing power fell to 66 cents as July costs rose 0.5 percent from June, pushing living expenses 51.4 percent above January 1941. Rents up 4.8 percent since 1941, food up 1.3 percent, clothing 66.7 percent, fuel and light 31.3 percent, sun dries 20.1 percent.
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State ‘House
Boston
Division of Necessaries of Life
No Outbreak Fear Path Amid Polio Reports In Massachusetts
Special to This Paper State Public Health Commissioner Vlado A. Getting stated there is no expected polio outbreak though 21 infantile paralysis cases were reported in July this year versus 11 last July. Nationally 1,575 cases have occurred this year to mid July, down from 33,296 last year. In Massachusetts six months show 30 cases, down from 17 last year, with July cases listed in multiple towns including Boston, Worcester, Waltham, Watertown, Wakefield, and others.
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State House
Boston
Vlado A. Getting
Ag & Whole
Massachusetts
Chatham
Falmouth
New Bedford
Stockton
Whitman
Waltham
Watertown
Welesley
Manchester
Peapody
Wakefield
Worcester
Holyoke
Parish Lawn Party To Have New Features
St. Casimir parish hosts its annual lawn party on church grounds August 16 and 17. The event features a Saturday evening dance, a Sunday picnic, awards such as an electric refrigerator a Philco radio recorder cabinet a 16 quart pressure cooker and 100 gallons of gasoline.
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Maynard
St. Casimir
Philco
Sudbury D A R Luncheon Hosts U S Daughters of 1812 Guests
Sudbury The Homecraft Shop at 711 Boylston Street Boston hosted a luncheon at 1 o'clock on Friday August 1 for Way-side Inn Chapter D A R with 14 patriotic genealogical and historical societies represented. Notable attendees included Mrs George M Moore of Marlboro vice president U S Daughters of 1812 and ex-State D A R registrar and Mrs Frederic G Bauer of Milton ex-Historian National and ex-State President of New York. James Salter South Sudbury regent presided. Also present were Mrs George H Gehrke and Mrs Julius Bent. After the business meeting a talking movie Calling New England was shown praised for its scenic views of New England.
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Sudbury
Boylston Street
Boston
Way ‘Side Inn
Emily M ‘Thompson
South Sudbury
Laura A. Rice
Frank W. Morse
Neenham
U. S. Daughters of 1812
George M. Moore
Marlboro
Frederic G. Bauer
Milton
New York
D. A
James Salter
Miss
Miss Henderson Weds Mr Osborne At Family Home
Miss Victoria Lee Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Henderson of South Lincoln married Thomas Mott Osborne son of Robert Kipfell Osborne of Auburn New York at Llanover the bride’s family home last Friday afternoon The Rev Morris R Robinson of St Annes Episcopal Church officiated A reception followed Attending from town were Mr and Mrs Augustus Page Browne Mr and Mrs Robert Moore and Mr and Mrs Simon Lucas Roof former Marcia Sheldon Moore whose wedding happened two weeks earlier was among the attendants
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Concord
Victoria Lee
Henderson
Ernest Henderson
South Lincoln
Llanover
Thomas Mott Osborne
Robert Kipfell ‘Osborne
Auburn
New York
Morris R. Robinson
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Augustus Page Browne
Robert 11 Moore
Simon
Lucas Roof
Marcia Sheldon Moore
Cluff Reports Lime Deliveries Resume in Middlesex
Concord Victor N. Cluff of Tewksbury says lime deliveries under the AAA conservation program have resumed in Middlesex County as of mid July. The committee hopes all material requested by farmers will be delivered for use this year after a two month suspension since May 23. A small amount of super phosphate was allocated to the County Committee and more may follow.
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Concord
Victor N. Cluff
Tewksbury
AAA
Middlesex County
Cluff
Field Day At Waltham Station Draws Growers
Several hundred market gardeners fruit growers nurserymen florists arborists and amateurs gathered in Waltham at the eastern Massachusetts Field Station of the University of Massachusetts for the annual Field Day now in its 25th year. The event showcases horticultural research with labeled experimental plots and demonstrations for commercial and home gardening audiences.
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Concord
Waltham
Eastern Branch Experiment Station
University of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Boston Market Gardeners Association
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Cherry St. Plant
Municipal Light Board
William.h. Moulton
F. D. Knight
John E. Walsh
Charles Daearside
C. M. Houghton
E. W. Atwoood
George A. Ripe
Henry T. G. Dyson
Herbert. A. Knight
G. A. Tripp
C. H. Houghton
S. W. Sampson
W. G. Lawrence
Joshua VL. Norcross
George A. Brothers
George D. Molles
Patience MacPherson
Walden Street
Fire House
Jaeger British Import Armstrong
Bure
Wilson
Quality Building ‘Materials
Mass
Delco Oil
Concord.oil CO
Concord Oil ‘Co
Parish
Daughters of 1812
James Slater
Regent
Miss Henderson
Mr. Osborne
Disabled Veterans of Murphy General
Nellie Craig — Florist
Philip S. Sweei
Custom Farm
TEL
Acton
Concord R. F. D. No
Acton Well
Fairbanks
G.newton
Sid
Wealth Ave
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