Tropics Disease Threatens Defense and Home Health
The article discusses tropical diseases as a modern concern for government and medical research, noting their impact on defense forces and civilians. It highlights efforts to study prevention and treatment, and warns about protecting troops returning home from spreading new plagues. It also mentions New Yorks planned country fair at Madison Square Garden with performances and balloon ascensions as a revival of old time fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Caribbean
Antilles
Virgin Islands
W York
Madison Square Garden
New York
Framing Subjects Improves Snapshots Says John van Guilder
This guide explains using natural frames like doorways arches and tree branches to add depth and focus in portraits and landscapes. It describes practical steps such as choosing a large foreground frame, keeping subject and frame in sharp focus, and using a K-2 yellow filter to gray the sky for better contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Guilder
Nine Massachusetts towns lack fire job applicants
In eight towns plus Hudson, civil service director Lupien reports fire department vacancies attract few applicants. Examinations set for August 19 were cancelled for lack of interest, with a statewide open exam planned if towns fail to meet minimum applicant numbers. The August 14 deadline was set to salvage local eligibility lists. Hudson Milford Acton Clinton Scituate Canton Holbrook Ware are among affected towns.
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Boston
Woh
Massachusetts
Civil Service
Ulysses J. Lupien
Fire Department
Lupien
iHulson
Milford
Acton
Clinton
Director of Civil Service
Scituate
Canton
Holbrook
Ware
Hudson
Lady Declines Ride as Motorist Pitches Courtesy
In a curbstone scene a courteous motorist offers a ride to a poised lady who retorts that she is a lady. The exchange ends with a sharp quip about preferring her independence. Also notes Defense Savings Stamps offered in multiple denominations and a Savings Bonds installment plan.
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Defense Savings
Weatherwoman joins Toledo weather service as observer
Miss Gwyneth Phillips, 23, becomes a junior weather observer in Toledo joining one of two weatherwomen in the bureau. She is daughter of Prof. Thomas D. Phillips of Marietta College and qualified through civil service exams conducted two years ago.
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Toledo, O
U.P
Weatherman
Toledo
Enantey
Gwyneth Phillips
Weather Bureau
Phillips
Panagatelae
Thomas D. Phillips
Marietta College, Marietta
Unclear Sun Rays Trigger Bed Fire in Philadelphia
Fire officials report a sun refraction incident ignited bedding in a Philadelphia bed area. No injuries reported. scene under investigation for source and safety implications.
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Philadelphia
Maynard and Hudson Menin Settlement
Maynard resident Mark Imbimbo and Hudson resident Cecil Ramey received settlements for injuries from tunnel projects. Imbimbo got 650 dollars for an injury with West Construction Company in Southboro. Ramey was injured on a C and R Construction Company tunnel project in Weston. Both were represented by Attorney Samuel Sunen at the Industrial Accident Board.
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Mark Imbimbo
Maynard
Massachusetts
Cecil Ramey
Hudson
Imbimbo
West
Southboro
Gether
Ruoes
Evan
Ramey
C. & Ronstruction Company
Weston
Industrial Accident’ Board
Samuel tSunen
Savings Stamp as Tip for Defense
Gene Ross promotes tipping with U.S. postal savings stamps among traveling salesmen to support the defense effort. He buys stamps, inserts them into folders, and hopes the plan spreads. Some recipients react coolly, yet Ross pursues the idea, noting it could foster thrift and a national mobilization, especially among workers unaware of the program.
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B. Bo Fun
Ihiler
Ross
Sebotae
Defense Sayings Bonds and Stamps Drive Public Support
A wartime appeal urges every citizen to participate in the effort by purchasing Defense Sayings Bonds and Stamps, promoting national financial backing and civic duty during the emergency period.
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America
Massachusetts Industry Expands Amid Land Use Debate
Massachusetts shows June industrial activity up 48 percent from last year with a 31 percent rise in workers and 62 percent higher payrolls. The state faces undeveloped woodlands covering about 60 percent of the reserved land. A turbo supercharger, built by General Electric in Lynn, will have a new Everett plant this fall. The commonwealth owns four state parts totaling 3288 acres, John C Nickerson State Park sits on the Cape, and about 215 golf clubs exist mainly in the east. Massachusetts bought Maine in 1652 for five thousand three hundred thirty four dollars. A proposed defense housing price cap of six thousand dollars per unit could complicate municipal planning.
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Massachusetts
General Electric
Lynn
Everett
Massachu
Setts
Commonwealth
John C. Nickerson State Park
Cape
State of
Maine
Our Democracy and Child Health Progress
The piece argues parents trust in a better future for children through improved medicine and savings. It cites a dramatic drop in childhood deaths from diphtheria since 1920 and notes rising life insurance and savings accounts as part of the plan for a safer, healthier generation.
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Iptheria
Acton Residents Return From Vacation and Reserve Enlistments
Acton residents report vacations in Vermont New Hampshire and Cape Cod while several neighbors pass physical exams to join the Acton unit of the Massachusetts State Guard Reserve. The unit now numbers 20 men as local families note travels and assignments.
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Arlington Street
West Acton
Lawrence I. Tucker
Herbert. Evans
Medford
Geatan
Benjamin
Zor
M Evans
Mildred Ineson
Garden Club trip highlights Acton Field Cue outing
Acton Garden Club members enjoyed a field trip to the Waltham Field Cue replacing the regular meeting. Guests included Mrs Ralph Wolf Mr and Mrs Joseph Fitzgibbons and several others visiting Acton Center. Local residents report family visits and hospital or summer camp stays across nearby towns.
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T Waltham Acton
Acton Garden Club
Waltham Field
William Rimbach
Acton
Ralph Wolf
West ‘Liberty
Richard
J. 2
Fullerton
Mustatine
Iowa
Eugene Reynolds
Octobelt
Lynne Townsend
Acton Center
Wolf
Ue Navy
Newport
Marjorie Jones
Prompact Street
Acton High School
Harold Brown
Lowell
Edgar ‘Peterson
Hersey
Boxboro
Joseph Fitzgibbons
Maine
Wilhelmina i Knippel
Good Cheer
Sandwich
Marion “Allen
Winsted, Conn
Stuart Allen
East Acton
The Sport Corner: Decline of Baseball Youth Interest
Bill Cowles laments the fading interest in baseball among American youths. He recalls 1920s sandlot games, street scrubs, and organized teams like Maynard Town and Holy Name nine. He notes modern youths miss practice, equipment, and enthusiasm, yet defends baseball as recreation and growth.
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Bancroft Street
Maynard
Holy Name Nine
Sweeney
South
Acton
West
Concord
West Acton Community Notes and Visitors
Local page lists residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs William Concord visiting in West Acton Mrs Denholm of M yenne staying with host Denholm in Poggikeepsie Miss Laura Davis Wamboldt visiting Eleanor Moody at W Mr and Mrs Baker street preparing to leave their tenement The work led by Edward Burs Rev Carl Clark coordinates from the Northern Canada region.
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Misa
Catherine K
Maine
William Concord
Denholm
Myenne
Poggikeepsie
West Acton
Alder
Springfield
Reg
Arthur Wilde
Leonard Godfrey
Greenman
Man
Concord
Church
Edward Burs
Carl Clark
Northern
Canada
Acton Firefighters Complete Training Exercise
A fire department drill at the Acton firehouse tested firefighting crews. The course covered all phases of fire suppression and rescue, with instruction completed for the alternate training classes.
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West
Acton
Department of Educ
Acton Library program features Wood daughter and guest
Acton Mic reports Mrs. Wood and her daughter Olivia attend a Cape visit with Reverend Lynne Townsend hosting a discussion on untapped potential. The soloist Frank performed and was assisted at the organ by ty Holland during the event at the Congregational Center.
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Oliver D. Wood
Olivia
Cape
Jennie Reed
Acton Library
Wood
Lynne Townsend
Frank
Ty Holland
Amused Excowman Lassoed Ten Point Fish Tale
Pasadena local report recounts a fisherman near Newport San Diego trolling when a former cowboy, Hapgood, used a new lassoing technique to reel in a surprising ten point catch. The event blends old ranch skills with modern boating activity.
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Pasadena
Cal
Hapgood
Newport
San Diego
Fish Woman’s Mot North Title Contest Near Wales Pa
In Wales Pennsylvania Anna Choyce, 92, competes for the title of oldest something along the Perkiomen River. The scene features a high necked outfit and a waterside setting as spectators watch Mrs. Choyce vie for the honor.
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Wales
Anna Choyce
Choyce
Perkiomen River
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