State House to Open Civil Service Exam for Water Division Director
Boston Aug 40 an open competitive examination will be conducted by the State Civil Service Department to establish a list for the Water Division director at the Metropolitan District Commission. Frederick W. Gow of Boston will serve as director starting at the $5520 year salary after previously working as division engineer on the Water Supply Commission project. Gow’s background includes work on the Metropolitan tunnel and aqueduct, and he previously held the chief engineer role on the project.
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State House
Boston
State Civil Service Department
Amueél ‘Killam
Civil. Service
Metropolittan .District
Hag
Frederick W. Gow
Gow
Water Supply “Commission
Soeineer
Civil Service Department
M. D
Eest
Marlboro
Air Raid Practice at Northcote Lodge Cited for Credit
Mr and Mrs Frederick Hawkins from Millers Falls visited Northcote Lodge on Mayr Nard road amid a large Auxiliary Police force on duty. Chief Meissner and Deputy Sharkey praised how residents answered the air raid test. Street work at Town Farm road improved shoulders, while Rationing Board member Alvin Bradshaw resigned from the Republican Town Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
D. Hawkins
Millers
Northcote Lodge
Mayr Nard Road
Meissner
Sharkey
Town Farm
Alvin
Bradshaw
Arthur .H. White
Local News Briefs On Vacation Notices And Returns
Edward Van Lagthem resumes duties as manager of the Ecco Store after a short vacation. Eleanor Sullivan enjoys a two week vacation from Baker's in Lexington. Betty Dunham vacationing with relatives in Chicago. Martha Rich spends remainder of summer in Maine with relatives. Frank Dodd on two weeks vacation from unemployment division in Boston. Mr and Mrs Vincent and family of South Boston guests of Mr and Mrs Peleo on School avenue.
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Edward’ ‘van Lagthem
Fletcher Road
Ecco
Eleanor Sullivan
Springs Toad
Baker's
Lexington
Betty. Dunham
School Avenue
Chicago
Martha Rich
Elm Street
Maine
Frank Dodd
Elm ‘Street
Boston
Vincent
Paleo and Family
South
Thomas Peleo
Grocers Seek Relief From Halfway Price Controls
William F. Hawkes, president of the Massachusetts Retail Grocers and Provision Dealers Association, called a mass meeting of over 1000 grocers for August 17 at Faneuil Hall, Boston. He warned that ceilings on processed foods and shortages threaten hundreds of retailers with ruin while at the source prices rise unchecked. He urged price controls along the entire chain to prevent inflation.
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Tov
William F. Hawkes
Massachusetts Retail
Grocers and Provision Dealers, Association
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Hawkes Seld
Vacation Coverage At United Cooperative Store
A N Rivers manager of the United Cooperative Society is away on annual vacation. Charles Hek kala is in charge at the Main Bt Store during his absence. Maynary girls vacationing at Hampton Beach include Anna Senecki Laura Melewski Dorothy Melewski Julia Lickorai and Sophie Lankiewicz.
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A. N. Rivers
Anguar
Charles
Hekkala
Hampton, Beach
Anna Senecki
Laura Melewski
Dorothy
Melewski
Julia
Lickorai
Sophie
Lankiewicz
Miss Dorothy Peterson Vacationing on the Cape
Miss Dorothy Peterson is reported to be vacationing on the Cape. This brief item notes her travel while offering no additional details about dates or companions.
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Miss Dorothy
Peterson
The
Cape
Miss Daisy Ashbey and Brother Visit Area Family
Miss Daisy Ashbey and her brother from New Jersey, formerly of this town, are visiting the Hamilton family for a week. Mrs. George Fraser hosts a sewing gathering with Police Officer Martin McMashan present. McMas han returned to duty after two weeks away. Mrs. Paul Webber of Hillside Avenue plans to spend time with her mother and sister in Manchester Massachusetts. The American Legion and Auxiliary appeal for old phonograph records to be sealed in Town Hall containers to be replaced for the service boys.
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Daisy Ashbey
New Jersey
Hamilton
United
George Fraser
H Ae
Martin FP
McMashan
Maine
Paul B. Webber
Hillside Avenue
Manchester
Massachusetts
American Legion
Acton Families Update on World War II Service
Mr and Mrs Walter I Taylor learn their son Charles has been promoted to corporal and is stationed at Hickam Field Hawaii, cited for bravery after December 7. His brother Roberto serves with MacArthur forces in the Philippines and has not been heard from. Lt Wendella and Mrs Wendella entertain relatives from Brattleboro Vermont, Mrs William Sears and Miss Ethel Milbery vacation in Maine. Leland Campbell of West Acton leaves with family for a Nova Scotia vacation. Hobart King of West Acton is home on furlough.
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Walter I. Taylor
Wetherbee Road
Charles
Charlies
Hickam Field
Hawaii
Roberto
MacArthur
Philipines
Wendella
West Acton
Brattleboro
Vernont
William
Sears
Ethel Milbery
Center
Maine
Leland Campbell
Nova, Scotia
Hobart King
Penjay King
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Bedroom
Atle Obe
Arta
Immedi
Philco
RCA: Victor
General: Electric and Farnsworth
Igetti
Air Force
RAF
Cal Journal
Bomber Command
Halifax
Samuel Killman
Nobscott
S.A
Acton
Nason
Maynard
Valencia
U.S
Lei
MTA
Cloverdale
Alaska
Millbrook ‘Club
Oncore
AMILY
Lely
Peg
Palmom Ec Bath
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