Service Women Gain Permanent Reserve Status and Equality
A new law grants women permanent reserve status in the military and full equality with men except for seven roles. Enlisted and commissioned women will serve in hospital supply, communications, administration, and aviation, with qualified personnel entering electronics, law, and engineering. Restrictions on sea service are removed as thousands of wartime volunteers gain recognized, lasting status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comart
Eas
Londoners crave war vigor as austerity dulls spirit
Citizens in London suffer listless days under austerity with many longing for wartime vigor. They recall the common danger that united society while artificial barriers fall and morale wanes. Despite high employment in the United States, local parks remain crowded as others endure drudgery and waning humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Concord Man Sails Friday on Pilgrimage
William R. Callahan of Lexington Road will accompany a 60 prelate pilgrimage to Rome aboard the Queen Mary, returning September 8. The entourage, led by Archbishop Richard J. Cushing, includes New Englanders and Boston figures to visit Rome, Lourdes, and Italian and French shrines. Archbishop Pius XII to grant a papal audience on September 1 at the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William R. Callahan
Lexington Road
Rome
Richard J. Cushing
D.D
Boston
Callahan
Boston Globe
New
Concord Red Cross chapter urged to join and serve
Mrs Clifford A Pulis, Junior Red Cross chairman in Concord, praised the chapter after returning from the American Red Cross Convention in San Francisco. Basil O Connor emphasized participation as vital to democracy. Junior members were urged to give time and effort to community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Clifford A. Pulis
Red Cross
American Red Cross
San Francisco
Basil O'Connor
American Red Peace
Pulis
Friday Final Time To Register In Concord
Concord voters have a final chance to register for the state primaries this Friday at the Nown House from noon to 10 pm. A Monday session added 17 new voters to the list. 4 from Precinct 1 and 13 from Precinct 2. The primaries are set for September 14 with additional sessions planned before the November 2 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Golden Wedding Observed By Local Couple
Corcord Mr and Mrs Thom as DuBerger of 2 Laurel street observed their golden anniversary last Sunday with an open house. They were married in Keene New Hampshire and Mrs DuBerger is Mathilde Labonte. They have a son Rene and a daughter Mrs Ethel Benson. Mr DuBerger has been a printer for over 50 years and runs his own business in Concord.
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Corcord
Thomas DuBerger
Laurel Street
DuBerger
Keene
New Hampshire
Mathilde Labonte
Rene
Ethel Benson
Concord
Blair Delegation Heads to Dewey Conference in Albany
A four member Young Republican delegation from Massachusetts travels from Boston to Albany for a daylong conference with Governor Thomas E. Dewey and aides. The group includes James C. Bayley assistant treasurer of the Young Republicans National Federation John J. McCarthy Jr president of the Council of Young Men's Republican Clubs of Massachusetts Mrs J Henry Aalerud Belmont president of the Council of Young Women's Republican Clubs of Massachusetts and G Sherman Blair Jr Concord president of the Republican 21 Club of Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Belmont
Council of Young Women’s Republican Clubs of
Massachusetts
G. Sherman Blair, Jr
Republican 21 Club of
Garden Members To Hear Dr Piper
The Concord Garden Club midsummer meeting is set for 3 P.M. Wednesday August 18 at the home of Mrs William D Wright on Jett's Mill road. Speaker Dr Fred S Piper of Lexington will discuss Medicinal Herbs, noting his authority on historical matters and his relation to Dr Randolph Piper of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Garden Club
Wiliam D. Wright
Jett’s
Mil Road
Concord Fire Alarm Sounds for 94th Time This Season
The Concord fire department sounded the 94th alarm of the season on Tuesday afternoon. A car at the corner of Main Street and Old Road to Nine Acre was damaged slightly and the motorist managed to drive away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Main Street
Old Road
Nine Acre
Brner
Old Concord Playground Race Winners and Prizes
At the Emerson playground in Concord, girls and boys competing for ages held events and awarded placements. Final tallies show top finishers including Sandra Hagerty 1st in older girls and Jack McBreen 1st in older boys with several runners up and third-place awards noted among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Hagerty
Fat ‘Azolmes
Ay -Pozerycki
Ronnie Davis
Elen Fried- Bernice
Peterson
Qider
Jack McBreen
Don Mulcehy
George
Byron
Demonstration Of Canning To Be August 16 18
Acton Extension Service sponsors a canning demonstration at Acton Center's Woman's Clubhouse on August 16 at 2 p m. Professor Tuttle of the University of Massachusetts and Amherst faculty will lead the session. 4 H club members are specially invited to attend.
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Acton
Canning
Acton, Woman's
Main Street
Acton Center
Tuttle
U. of Mass
Amherst
Ten youths face district court in Walden assault case
Ten youths, including siblings from Allston and Brighton, were arraigned on charges of assault and robbery following an attack on Kane at Lake Walden on July 31. Bail totals were set at 500 dollars each with most remanded to East Cambridge House of Correction as the case advances toward September grand jury consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Cambridge
Lake Walden
Paul Mi Uliffe
Allston
Police
McAuliffe
Jos G. McAuliffe
Daniel
Kane
Walden
Grand
East Cambridge
Voters Reminded of Town Meeting
Town meeting warns of eight articles including two for building parking spaces near Concord depots funded from the Excess and Deficiency Fund. A $2,500 repair for Monument Street bridge known as Flint's is proposed, with other transfers for Public Welfare Water and Sewer Department filter bed aid and Municipal Light Plant funds.
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Concord
West Concord
Monument Steet Bridge
Flint’s
Board of Public
Water and Sewer Dept
Mtnicipal
Antique shops listed in Concord New Hampshire article
The Concord NH piece names several antique shops including The Well Sweep The Stone Porch The Old Settler The White on Yesterday and The.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
New Hampshire
Ash Tree Problems Hit Concord Area Trees
Dr Marshall notes ash trees in Concord suffer early discoloration and leaf browning from Gloesporicum and ash flower gall mite. Ash canker and timber beetles threaten further decline. owners urged to feed trees to support healthy growth and resist insect invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Marshall
West Concord Village Improvement Association Plans Meeting
The West Concord Village Improvement Association revived and elects Walter E Dow Jr of Marlboro as president. It schedules a forthcoming organizational meeting to set plans for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
West Concord Village Improvement Association
Walter E Dow, Jr
Od Marlboro, Road
Local residents host visitors and travel updates
Mr and Mrs Francis Warren and children of Crescent street spent a day in Williamsburg with Mr and Mrs Lewis Black. Mrs Alden Packard and daughter Emily of Buffalo visit Mrs Pearl Packard. Laurence Jensen injured his elbow at Erkkinen's garage and rests at home. Barbara Koch recuperates from a foot injury. Lena Spaulding of Somerville vacations with Blanche Symonds. George and Ronald Smith return from a Lake George trip and visits to New Hampshire. George Stow and Basil conclude a motor tour of New York State. Ralph B Smith and Maynard relatives and friends visit from Elmira Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Warren
Crescent Street
Williamsburg
Lewis Black
Stow
Alden Packard
Emily
Buffalo, N.Y
Mr. Packard
Pearl Packard
George Smith
Ronald
Bolton Road
Lake George
New York
New Hampshire
Ralph B. Smith
Eld
Conn
Peave
Maynard
Sudbury pair returns after a week away
The Sudbury duo, Fariand and Teddy, have come back from a week long trip while Warrell prepares for a third week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariand
Teddy We
Iag
O Dcenneth
Warrell
First Parish Church to Host Universalist Leader August 15
Dr Clinton Scott state superintendent of the Universalist Church Boston will preach Sunday morning August 15 at 11 am. St Elizabeth Mission holds 9 30 am service with morning prayer sermon and first Sunday Holy Communion. Edward Halford continues services under license. Church school children welcome.
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Sudbury
Clinton Scott
the Universalist ‘Church
Boston
Mass
ST. Elizabeth Mission Church
Wolf
Edward Halford
St. Ann's Parish Schedule Notes Mass Times
Wayland Sudbury won Masses at :30 and 9 a Holyday Masses at 6 30 8 and a Daily Mass at 7 30 a m First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m
Methodist Church Service With Sermon By Pastor Leech
Rev Henry Leech will lead Sunday worship at 9 30 A M with a sermon by the pastor at The Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Methodist Church
Henry Leech
Church Services Notice for Siow and Stow Unitarian and Evangelical
Stow FIRST PARISH CHURCH services omitted until Sept 5. UNION EVANGELICAL CHURCH Siow holds Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Siow
Mass
Charles ©. Richardson
Bedford First Parish Church Services
Rev. Richard G. Sechrist pastors the Bedford First Parish Church with Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb at the organ. Morning services begin at 11:00 after a 10:00 Sunday solis. Church of Christ features Leila M. Blake as organist with a 10:00 a.m. service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian
Richard G. Sechrist
Adelaide Newcomb
Church OF Christ
Leila .M. Blake
St Michael’s Church announces schedule and leadership
Rev. William E. Kerrigan is pastor at St Michael’s Church Bedford located at 154 Great Road. Mrs William E Brennan is the organist. Masses are at 7:00 9:15 and 11:15 a m with Benediction after the 9:15 mass. Sunday school follows the Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Kerrigan
Great Road
Bedford
William E. Brennan
Sudbury D A R Members Meet in Boston
Sudbury group of 25 members joined hostesses Miss Emily M Thompson of Sudbury Miss Laura A Rice and Mrs Frank Mores of Needham for a luncheon at the Homecraft Shop Boston marking the August 6 meeting of Wayside Inn Chapter D A R Mrs John J Ervin ex regent of Wayland described a visit to the replica Gen Knox home at Thomaston Maine The speaker Miss Ethel E Hudson executive secretary of the Renovo Fraternity Fruit and Flower Mission spoke of the 80 year Boston service Her talk noted the 553 holiday gift items sent to hospitals homes elderly shut ins and children Flowers were given generously Attendees from Sudbury included Miss Thompson Mrs James Solter Regent and Mrs Lucius Bent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Ethel E. Hudson
Renevo
Fruit and Flower ‘Mission
Boston
Sudbury
Thompson
James Solter
Lucius Bent
Stow Voting Registration Deadline Approaching
The Stow registration deadline to vote is August 13, Friday evening from 7 to 9 o clock. Eligible residents must register by this date to participate in the upcoming election.
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Stow
St Bridget’s Church Masses and Carnival Schedule
Maynard parishioners hear Sunday masses at 8 and 10 oclock weekday masses at 8 am confessions on Saturdays 3 and 7 oclock annual carnival planned for August 23 to 28 Rev D Edward OBryan pastor assisted by Rev Delphis Duquette and Rev Thomas Moriarty parish mass daily at 7 am confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 pm Sunday Masses 7 830 and 1030 Lake Boone chapel services 915 and 1030 am Miraculous Medal novena services held each Tuesday at 730 pm.
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ST. Bridget’s Church
Russian Orthodox Holy Days at St. Anthony Hurasky
Rev Anthony Hurasky announces a schedule of liturgical services starting Friday August 13 with Vespers at 6 PM. Saturday August 14 morning service at 8, then Holy Virgin Assumption Lent. Sunday August 15 high vespers 6 PM and divine liturgy 10 AM. August 18 Great Vespers 6 PM and August 19 Day of Holy Transfiguration with Divine Liturgy at 9 AM.
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Anthony Hurasky
Jesus Christ
St John’s Ev Lutheran Church Lawn Party and Picnic
Rev Eino Vehanen announces a lawn party on church grounds Saturday August 14 at 7 30 P M hosted by the Methany Sisters. Sunday August 15 a Sunday School picnic at Warren Dodge 161 Waltham Street at 1 P M with Worship Service and refreshments. Tuesday August 17 Ladies Aid meeting at the church at 7 P M hosted by Mrs Benjamin Luikka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eino Vehanen
Methany Sisters
Warren Dodge
Waltham Street
Ladies Aid
Benjamin Luikka
Reverend Eino Hamalainen to Speak at Finnish Mission Congregation
The Finnish Mission Congregation invites friends and members to a midweek service Thursday August 12 in the church vestry at 7 30 p m. Guest speaker Rev Will Sumner of Fitchburg will address the gathering. A coffee social follows, sponsored by Mr and Mrs August Silvo and daughter Nancy.
Maynard Methodist Union Service Set for Sunday
Rev Henry E Leech will lead a union service with Union Congregational Church at 11 A.M. Sunday featuring the pastor's sermon and music offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Leech
Union Congregational Church
St George's Church Service Notice with Guest Preacher
Rev Harry E Goll rector and Edward M Green student will lead Sunday service at 10 45 AM with morning prayer and sermon Mr Green will be the preacher at St George's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George’s Church
Harry E. Goll
Edward M Green
Mr Green
Lovell Bus Lines Seeks Kendall Square Extension
At a State Public Utility hearing in Boston last Monday, Lovell Bus Lines requested extending service to Kendall Square. Metropolitan Transit opposed, presenting surprise objections. Benjamin Piecewicz spoke for Lovell, arguing the extension would benefit Magnars residents and extend from Arlington to Kenmore Square if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Bus Division
State Public Utility
State House
Lovell Bus Lines
Metropolitan Transit
Benjamin Piecewicz
Metropolitan ‘Transit
Magnars
Lovell
Arlington
Kenmore Square
Sunday Services and Sermons At Local Churches
Readable fragments indicate multiple churches hosting Sunday services and sermons. Catholic and Evangelical congregations list times such as 9 39 AM 7 8 30 and 10 with various pastors including Rev Robert D and Rev Gina.
Fragmentary Religious Sermon Fragment Hints Biblical Passages
Readable scraps from a sermon referencing Psalms and a Bible passage about sight and hearing. Mentions First Church and King James Bible phrases but lacks clear narrative or event details.
Knights Plan Day and Pa Maynard Trade Winch
Unclear OCR text notes a plan involving Knights Day and Maynard with a trade or conjunction linked to Columbus. Readable fragments suggest a local or organizational meeting or event, but specifics on parties, dates, or outcomes remain undetermined.
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Marlborough
Enterprise Press, Inc
Almanac
Auguust
Japan
1945
California
United States
le Weather
Concord Man
Lourdes
Ireland
Blair
Dewey
Garden
Dr. Piper
Alabhii
Qeary
Laurence Jensen
Erkkinen
Barbara Koch
Lena. Spaulding
Somerville
Blanche Symonds
George J. Stow
Basil
Union Evangelical Church
Sudbury D.A.R
Fruit and Flower Mission
ST. Casimir’s Church
F. S. Miaskiewicz
ST. John’s EV. Lutheran Church
Maynard Methodist Church
Kendall SQ
Lovell Lines
Summer Union
Unioh
Tarian Church
Elmor Wallace
Cathan Michael
Robert D
West Conca
Nina
Waldo Me Chi
Ties of
Lang Street
Gina
Jesus
J. Day
Columbus
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