Tasks of the War and Occupation Amid Postwar Efforts
Secretary of War Paterson notes vast postwar problems from famine threats to economic dislocation and war crimes trials. Generals MacArthur and Clay lead capable teams in handling occupation duties. The Army runs a worldwide lost and found, routing through Kansas City, returning $8,352,126 to owners. Christmas Island is jointly claimed by the United States and Great Britain with a British commissioner and American garrison. Army in Sreyes recovers 6,700 bells looted by Nazis and returns them to German parish owners.
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Patterson
Apan
Germany
MacArthur
Clay
Army
Kansas City
Army Effects Bureau
Hardesty Ave
United States
Great Britain
Christmas Island
Hawaii
Army of Occupation
Srey
Hamburg
Birth of Judith Ellen Perkins in Ohio and guest minister events
Mr and Mrs William E Perkins announce the birth of a daughter born August 15 in Dearborn Michigan. Judith Ellen is the name given by the family with Herman Wiles and Ellen Perkins as grandparents. Rev Thomas Isbell served as guest minister at Union Evangelical Church on August 17 and will return next Sunday for the 10 45 a m service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Perkins
Stow
Dearborn
Michigan
Judith Ellen
Herman Wiles
Mich
Ellen Perkins
Crescent Street
Union Evangelical Church
Thomas Isbell
Boston University School of Theology
Martha Berry School
Georgia
Isbell
Concord Town Talk Highlights 1947 Local Happenings
Weather, population notes, new signs at Monument Square, and local housing activity in Concord. Jenney Brothers’ conveyor aids Dus ton home on Main Street as Labor Day nears. School, weddings, and area events, plus tax rates in Burlington and reader queries on Concord identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Enterprise Office
Main Street
Concord Guides
Monument Square
Concord
Dr. Duston
Jenney Brothers
Conant Steel
West Concord
Dustons
Boston Market Gardeners Association
Litchfield
N. H
Smith
W. Lincoln Smith
Academy Lane
Henry F. Smith
Sudbury Road
Willard H. Smith
Thoreau Street
Dave Williams
Bernie Megin
Valentine’s
Burlington
Lincoln
Concord High
Ray Harris
North Acton
Lions
Dave Robinson
Cambridge
Reformatory All Stars
182Nd Infantry
Comins
Newbury
Concordians
Lake Walden
White Pond
Two Year Old Blaisdell Celebration in Billerica
Concord-Deborah Louise Blaisdell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C Blaisdell of 29 Belknap Street, marked turning two on Saturday August 16. She celebrated with her sister Doris Evelyn and brother Timothy Raymond, while the girls stayed two weeks with Aunt Onslow S Dutton at Nutting's Lake in Billerica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Deborah Louise Blaisdell
Raymond Carlton Blaisdell
Belknap Street
Doris Evelyn
Timothy Raymond
Onslow S. Dutton
Nutting’s Lake
Billerica
Petition to appoint Edith Murphy administratrix in Maynard estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate court cites interested parties in the estate of Francis J. Murphy late of Maynard to object to Edith M. Murphy as administrator without bond. Objections due by September 8, 1947, with appearance filed at Cambridge Superior Court. Judge John C. Leggat signs the notice. Register Tee printing imperative dates Aug 14 21 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Sarah Coulter
Sadie Coulter
Sadie W. Coulter
Maynard
Charles Weaving
Boston
Suffolk
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
Loring P. Jordan
Register
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex
Francis J. Murphy
Edith M. Murphy
Tee Pring P. Jordan
Fostered fellowship at Ful ton Heights group delight
Twenty Christian Endeavor members from Ful ton Heights Community Baptist church Medford were entertained Sunday afternoon and evening by Paul Smith of Great road at his home. The group had lunch in the Smith grove and the evening corn roast cookout was arranged by Paul Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Fulton Heights Community Baptist Church
Medford
Paul Smith
Great Road
Smith Grove
Draftsman Positions Open in New England
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for draftsman jobs at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and across New England. Positions include Ship Mechanical Structural draftsmen with salaries from SP-6 to SP-8 and over 40 hour weeks with 5 percent retirement deduction. Applicants must be 18 to 62, veterans exempted, and pass a medical exam. Applications to the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Portsmouth NH or local offices in Boston MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
United States Civil Service Commission
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
New England
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Board of
U. S. Civil Service
Pias. Pe
U S. Civil Service Heston
Federal Building
Boston
Massachu
Doan
Record of Civil Service Exams at Portsmouth Navy Yard
Notices indicate applicants should mail forms to the Recorder, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth New Hampshire for examination processing.
Westcott Winchester Takes Annual Vacation at Boston Gas
Westcott Winchester, cashier at the Boston Consolidated Gas Company on Walden Street, is enjoying his annual vacation, drawing a brief respite from duties at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westcott Winchester
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Walden Street
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Meous
Famann
Milwaukee, Wis
Omy
Esel
Maknetst Industriel
Mass
Arthur W. Is
Vermont
Val
Howard
Burnham
Maine
Otel Beach
Pateranda
Henry
Ocean
Ach
Odge Elen Kilduff
China
U.S.A
Moone
Business & Invest
OPPOR
Aes Wueur
Atlantic St
North Quincy
Oston
E&l Blac
Holliston
Emily Tuell
West Paris
Washington
Mildred Merrifield
Union
Black Road
South Acton
Sanford
Roger N. Grant
Main St
Springvale
Baum
Rome
New York
Des Moines
Iowa
James Bell
Hanson’s Poultry Farm
White Pond Road
Stow Tel
Mayn
Seidenberg & Co
Seidenberg
Lewis Cgar
Uty
Pinkham
Ag -Yopay Mf
By Ken Reynolds
Avon
Worcester Rd
Framingham Ctr
Assabet Institution For Savings
Sidney E. McCleary
Treas
N. E
Concord Post Office
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Poaraham
Black
LTP
WNU
Jane Norris
George Norris
Jane
Bowmen Gum, Inc
Phila, Pa
Lowther
Tang
Asien
Recorder Board of U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Recorder
Board of U.S Civil Service Examiners
Portsmouth Naval Shipoyard
McMorrow, Berman & Davidson
Victor Bldg
Washington, D. C
Rose
N.Y
Ssd
Ohio Historical Publishing Co
11Th Ave
Columbus
Heep Cool i
Kool Gaa Sc
Groc
Hii
Eagle Brand Inkling
Tulbauuleen
Monthru
FBI
Alka Seltzer
Philip Morris
Yankee Network
Andrew Doherty
Maurice Conway
Prince Albert
P. A
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston- Salem
Crim
Prince Alber Oie
Mathice Conway Tobacco
Ull - Pac Gazettés
Crimpeus
Prince Albert’s
Grand Ole Opry
W.B
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