Health nurse goes on vacation at Bedford
Miss Christine A an alto health nurse takes a month off and will be replaced by Mrs Josephine Otti from School Way. Telephone access may be used for emergencies as the board of public health assigns the interim duties previously handled by Leaker, with payment noted for the second and third weeks.
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Ord
Christine A
Alti
Josephine Otti
School Way
Lex
Board of Public Health
Local council plans annual officer installation
The Corcerd Coun ce local council schedules its annual installation of officers for an upcoming month, outlining ceremonial steps and attendees.
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Corcerd Counce
Knights of Columbus Carnival Opens With Noted Wrestlers
The Carnival Committee announces the opening next Monday night featuring champion Charlie Strach and Al Gaudette with marathon runner Johnny Kelley among marquee acts. Evening shows include a spectacular aerial display and a free parking policy throughout the week.
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Maynard
Knights of ‘Columbus
Monnday
Charlie Strach
al Gaudette
Melrose
Johnny Kelley
Bedford Scouts Return From Camp Sachem
Bedford Boy Scouts Alfred Stewart John Stewart Jack Cerasyolo David Rice David LaMontagne Winfield Ricker Jr David Saliga David Swanson Jr and Mrs George Carl of Elm Street celebrated their 28th year anniversary on August.
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Bedford
Camp Sachem
Antrim
N.H
Alfred Stewart
John Stewart
Jack Cerasyolo
David Rice
David LaMontagne
Winfield Ricker, Jr
David Saliga
David Swanson
George Carl
Elm‘street
St Casimir's Maynard Bride Weds Corporal Bigusiak
Miss Helen Stephany Sofka daughter of Michael J. Sofka of 186 Main Street married Tech Corporal Alexander Bigusiak son of Mrs. Mary Barrett of Poughkeepsie at St. Casimir's church on a Wednesday afternoon. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev William Maciaszek. The groom serves in the Pacific and is stationed at the Boston Port of Embarkation. A reception for more than 100 guests followed at Mill Stream with friends from multiple towns. Pre nuptial green back shower held at St Casimir's parish hall featured pink and white decor and dancing.
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R Maynard
Helen Stephany Sofka
Michael J. Sofka
Main Street
Tech
Alexander Bigusiak
Mary Barret
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
St. Casimir’s Church
William Maciaszek
Eto
Bigusiak
Wanda Trotsky
Boston
Maynard
Rosewig
Maine
Wil Will Sager
Maine Street
3 G Ladies Sodality of St. "Gs Church
Beton
Port of Embarkation
Corp
Genevieve ,Girdziewski
Helen
Lee Pieuzewski
Hazel Derosier
Josephine Sofka
Arciszewski
Mary Arcisz
Bedford Red Cross to Run Canteen at Local Base
Bedford Chapter of the American Red Cross will operate a canteen at the Bedford Army Air Base starting Monday. Workers from Bedford, with six other chapters, serve one day a week. F. Fitch to lead with seven assistants. George D. Fraser and Mrs. Winifred Qua aided on Monday. Mrs. M Bernard Webber drives for the Bedford Motor Corps. Canteen serves coffee doughnuts milk and ice cream to hospital ships and transient crews landing at the field. Refresher provisions are taken to pilots and stretcher cases en route to Cushing hospital or other care. A Medford chapter trailer serves as headquarters near the landing area. one newspaper per two patients. Red Cross provides each patient a pack of cigarettes.
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Cushing Hospital
Medford
The
Red Cross
Lions Club to Meet in New Location
The Concord Lions Club plans a meeting next Tuesday evening August 14 at 6 30 at the Old Mill Dam Tea Room with Frederick R Child Jr in charge of supper and Leon J Moreau presiding. This is the last gathering at Old Mill Dam before it closes August 15 for the duration.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Old Mill Dam
Frederick R. Child, Jr
Leon J. Moreau
Gardner Lawrence
Monument Street
5th Company Holds Drill in Ac ton Town Hall
The 5th Co 29th Infantry Massachusetts State Guard held its regular drill Monday evening at Acton Town Hall with 25 men present despite bad weather. Lt Dodds led instruction in special formations and members were asked to notify their commanding officer or first sergeant if unable to attend future drills.
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Maynard
5Th Co. 29Th Infantry
Massachusetts State Guard
Acton Town Hall
Dodds
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Rogers held in Mount Auburn
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Storey Chapel in Mount Auburn Cemetery for Mrs. Alice M. Jones Rogers widow of Albert D. Rogers formerly of Concord who died Monday at Cambridge.
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Concord
Mount ‘Auburn
Alice M. (Jones) Rogers
Albert D. Rogers
Cambridge
Army chaplain MacEachern stationed at Camp Grant Illinois
Rev John D MacEachern a U S Army Chaplain Corps priest is now stationed at Camp Grant Illinois after duties at Fort Sheridan Massachusetts and St Marys Foxboro He was born June 28 1900 in West Concord and ordained in 1925 He trained at Fort Devens and has relatives living in West Concord Massachusetts.
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St. Mary’s
Foxboro
Immaculate Conception Church
Revere
Chaplain’s Corps
MacEacherr
Chaplains Corps
Fort Devens
West Concord
Maynard Garden Club Meeting Rescheduled for Aug 13
The Maynard Garden Club, postponed from last Monday, will meet August 13 at Guy Fowler's home with Mrs Catherine Maginnis as hostess. The notice appears in the local civic calendar alongside a wartime bond appeal.
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Maynard
Maynard Garden Club
Guy Fowler
Catherine Maginnis
Bedford officer returns home after WWII service
Bedford Lt Col Frank Ow en has returned to his home on Great Road after extensive service in the Army Air Force. A World War I veteran, he later joined World War II activities scene from 1942 serving in the Solomon Islands and Pacific theaters. He earned the Bronze Star Air Medal and Purple Heart and now remains on inactive list while resuming work as an architect.
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Bedford
Frank
Owen
Great Road
Army Air Force
France
Harrisburg
Honolulu
Seventh Air Force
Solomon Area
New Hebrides
13Th Air Force
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
New Georgia
Solomons
United States
Kansas
Pacific
Saipan
Anas
21St Bomber Command
Gen. LeMay
Guam
Stearns House
Bedford Holds Block Dance
The first of four mid-week block dances was held in Bedford Center with Hennessy’s orchestra. Dances are scheduled for August 15, August 29, and September 5, sponsored by the Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post American Legion.
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Bedford
Bedford ‘Center
Hennessy
Anthony Hunt- Hamilton Post
American Legion
Earl E. Atwood
William W. Collins
John A. Pinkham
Albert J. Berry
Martin F. McMahan
Ned McMahan
Beaudoin Couple Observe 23rd Wedding Anniversary
Concord Mr and Mrs Alfred A Beaudoin of 27 Sudbury Road celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary today. They have three sons Rene in the Navy Alcide and Robert and two daughters Sylvia and Pauline. Mr Beaudoin is employed locally.
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Concord
Alfred A. Beaudoin
Sudbury Road
Rene
Alcide
Robert
Sylvia
Pauline
Beaudoin
Byrne and son stay at Buzza Bay for two weeks
Joseph Byrne and his son Edward are spending a two week period at Buzza Bay. Byrne serves as chairman of the local finance board.
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Joseph Byrne
Edward
Buzza Bay
Mr. Byrne
Concords-Mrs Bowker Dies After Long Illness at 88
Mrs Bowker of Trinity church member in Concord passed away after a long illness at 88. Born in Baltimore she lived in Concord for many years and was active in local stations. Surviving are Lily Hurd and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be private.
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Bowser
Main Street
Francis E. Bowker
Cairo couples seek missing girl amid unclear report
A fragmentary Cairo notice reports a young girl missing and an inquiry into her disappearance. Authorities and local residents are urged to provide information as officers investigate potential leads.
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Brief
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Yellow Pages
Bedford Arc
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Lions Club
Alice Rogers
John D. MacEachern
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