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Secretary Acheson discussed export controls including uranium and heavy water with Wallace and Lamphier while Gen. Groves testified on wartime atomic policy. Secretary Johnson marked Pearl Harbor anniversary with vow never to be struck again. A Dartmouth man was found burned to death on his brother’s farm amid ruins after a night fire.
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Acheson
Ington
Ie Wentine Coon
Board of Economic
Wallace Wallace
York
Louis A. Johnson
Pearl Harbor
Dartmouth
Tool ci
Lyons Elected Mayor for Fifth Time
A historic election returns Wesley Lyor Sapien as mayor for a fifth term, with Sapien securing broad support in Lyons. The result confirms his long-standing leadership in the community and signals continuity in local governance.
Fragmented OCR Leads to Vague City Hall Turmoil
A garbled OCR note describes hostile threats toward city police and fire departments and mentions mayoral turnover next month. It references religious tension and a Notre Dame church case with unclear details and dates.
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New
Fall River
Notre Dame Church
Reds to Release Hostages Amid Asia Tensions
In a terse note, Reds promise imminent release of most American captives in Asia. General Angus Ward and 19 associates are reported to have left by private train toward Tientsin after negotiations. A father fatally shot his children and claimed ignorance as motive.
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Asia
Angus Ward
Ukden
Tientsin
Wellesley Band Performs at Concord High Assembly
Concord High School hosted Wellesley High School band members in gray and red uniforms for a December assembly. The program featured Haydn, Thunder March, Ledgen Overture, Dark Eyes, and a remarkable trio. a 9:30 dance band followed.
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Concord
Wellesley High School
Concord Hig!h School
Raymond Liebh
Samuel Graves
Haydn
Am Carmichael
Donald Russell
Chandler Gregg
West Acton Baptist Church Christmas Activities
The Ladies Circle hosts a Christmas party December 15 at 2 30 PM in the church vestry with gifts under 25 cents and tea. A junior circle organizational meeting is set for December 12 in the vestry with no age limits. Men’s Sunday is planned for December 18 and a service details will follow.
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West Acton Baptist Church
Liver
Donald Nylander
West Acton
Vere Leads Growing Interest in School Activity
Charles K. Vere notes rising student participation in the school activity, with more peers showing enthusiasm and joined involvement expected as the term progresses.
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Charles K. Vere
Sudbury Resident Arthur Howland Dies After Illness
Funeral services were held for Arthur V. Howland at Cookson Funeral Home in Framingham. A Sudbury resident since 1934, he served on the Board of Selectmen School Committee and Finance Board, directed Tileston and Hollingsworth Co. in Boston, and held roles with several organizations. He leaves wife Marian Carney Howland daughter Mrs Alfred K Day brother Louis B Howland sister Mrs Herbert Rich and grandson Alfred K Day Jr. A large crowd attended, with Rev John M Foglesong officiating.
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Sudbury
Arthur V. Howland
Cookson
Framingham
Howland
Tileston and Hollingsworth Company
Boston Paper Manufacturers
Dartmouth
Somerville
New England Purchasing Agents Association
Masons Commandery
Aleppo Temple
Paul Revere Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Advertising Club of
Boston
Marian Carney Howland
Alfred K. Day
Louis B. Howland
Longmeadow
Herbert Rich
Alfred K. Day, Jr
John M. Foglesong
First Parish Church
Sudry
Two Speakers Address Alcohol Impact at Youth Fellowship
Two speakers will address the effects of alcohol on the family at a youth fellowship discussion on December 11. A skit titled Connect Discussion will precede the session, aiming to illustrate the hard journey back up the ladder of life after alcohol struggles.
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Alco
Sudbury Scouts Clean Up and Campfire at Cabin
Young Peoples Sudbury Intermediate Girls Scout Troop No 2 met on Thursday at the Scout Cabin for cleanup work and a campfire with toasted marshmallows. Eighth grade Scouts hiked to Goodman's Hill road and practiced hiking methods. Mr and Mrs Victor Pini of Waltham visited Sudbury friends last weekend. Fire survivors express gratitude to firemen and police for their help. Francis Farrells moved to Codger Lane in South Sudbury. The planet Venus is visible in broad daylight.
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Sudbury
Thursane
Goodman's Hill Road
Victor Pini
Waltham
Francis Farrell
Codger Lane
South
Sudbury Red Cross Blood Drive Surpasses Goal
Sudbury Chapter of the American Red Cross reports 25 donors, above their 20 pint target, with chair John S. Colby and staff assisting. Donors include Ralph Yetton and Harold Johnson among 25 names. transport provided by Colby and Hall households.
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Sudbury
American Red Cross
John S. Colby
Richard C. Millers
Robert C. Hall
David Baldwin
Richard Cutler
Francis Browning
William Downing
Allan G. Bowry
Harold McMurtry
Harold Johnson
Ralph Yetton
Loring
Coleman
Edward Wynne
W. C. Mahoney
T. J. Midowski
John P. Gaughan
Wilfred Allen
Allen G. Bowry
Richard Hawes
Harold M. Johnson
Francis H. Browning
J .S. Colby
Richard Burckes Gardner
Donald McMillian
Bernard Darby
James Greenawalt
Harold
Sudbury Church Members Restore Historic Center Building
Sudbury Methodist Church members invest effort toward a restored Center church. M Y F crews painted Sunday School rooms and vestry, followed by a white exterior coat by the men. They plan sanctuary work through December for a Christmas finish and study organs for a forthcoming drive.
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Sudbury
Falls and Meeting of Women's Charity Club in Boston
Fragmentary item notes falls and a meeting of the Woman's Charity Club in Boston with reference to Counselor to the Division of Veterans Service Mrs Web.
Parish Christmas Party Fundraiser Planned
Proceeds from a church party will fund the annual parish Christmas party for the children. The event invites attendees to support the cause and enjoy fellowship within the parish.
Sudbury Young Married Couple’s Club Hosts Speakers
The second meeting of Sudbury Young Married Couple’s Club featured M. C. A. secretary Miller and Mrs Miller as guest speakers. They shared experiences from similar groups and offered ideas for future programs while the hosts Richard and Irene Whelpley welcomed attendees and introduced organizing committee members Algy Alexander Jean Alexander Ralph Stone Marian Stone Raleigh Amesbury and Pat Amesbury.
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Sudbury
Alex Miller
Enten
Miller
Sudbury Young Married Couple's Club
Richard
Irene Whelpley
Millers
New Algy
Jean Alexander
Ralph
Marian Stone
Raleigh
Pat Amesbury
Emerson kin to voyage on nine day Boston trip
Edward W Emerson nine, descendant of Ralph Waldo Emerson, travels to Boston for a nine day sea voyage as part of a family heritage trip despite stormy seas.
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Boston
U.P
Edward W Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Acton Library Hosts Friday Afternoon Story Hour
Acton Memorial Library sponsored another story hour this Friday at 3 30 p m in the Acton Womans Clubhouse Acton Center. The hour targets pupils in grades 4 through 6 living in Acton Center within easy walking distance. The story teller is A David Thompson and Mrs Art Stow leads the committee serving refreshments.
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Acton
Acton Memorial Library
Acton Womans Clubhouse
Acton Center
David Thompson
Art Stow
Bedford-Nathaniel Brown Wins County 4-H Award
Bedford Brown receives a gold medal of honor in the 1949 National 4-H Achievement Program for outstanding production across eight projects. The award is presented by the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work based on 4-H production records.
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Bedford
Nathaniel Brown
National Committee On Boys and Girls
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Feiner Wartine Demis
Leslie R. Groves
Edward F. Shea
Andrew
Sebring
OLD Colony Club
Bip Cad l
Romania
United States
Reds
Angus Mukden
A. Va
Nbya
John S. C
Stephanie Goneen
Mitcheel
Cecelia
H. S
Wellesley
Diane Seaver
D.A.R
Josten Company
Melrose
Massachusetts
Bean
Student Council
Athletic Association
John Hervey Farbay
Brewsters Store
Mass. Ave
Francis B. Wheuley
R. S. Bradley
Thombert O'Neil
Youth Fellowship
Venus
Red Cross
Young Married
Brad
Columbia
Flyer
Nenile
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