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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
2
The Red Cross will screen routine Army nurse applications as the official reserve of the Army 6th Corps since 1912. About 2100 single nurses joined the Red Cross War Effort during November. The new rule allows married nurses over 40 with adequate provision to enter service.
Sudbury High announces a student named Richard Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Hill, receiving a high honor amid school reports. The town references recent weather impacts, a gasless Sunday, and local residents including David Kivadae in military training at Camp Croft. Hospital and illness notes mention Miss Dols Jahag at Old Farm Road.
At the Watertown Grange business meeting members approved hall window treatments and state regulations. Mrs Viola Spillet resigned as lecturer and Mrs Otene was elected to fill the vacancy. The Middlesex Po nola will meet at Grange Hall on Wednesday December 16.
The Fire Department had a couple of calls last week. A small brush fire on the Webster Cutting place on Maynard Road caused slight damage. A chimney fire in a building off Post Road West gave little trouble. Mrs Charles H Way Penlan Gandy Hill entertained friends for cards and refreshments on Friday afternoon. Miss Maris Crowley Clerk of Committees was ill a few days last week.
Sunday afternoon recital at South Street home features Gretha and Elinor Christianson Peter Smith Anne Julin David Jones Paul McMahon Barbara Hoxie Lois Goodwin Carol Julin Gloria Malcolm Evelyn Wentzer Ethel Spidel Donald Pfeiffer. Civic Club to host annual Christmas party next Tuesday with gifts for children. Service Flag lists 151 servicemen. A fire damaged a Burlington Road sand truck reported at 10 30 am Tuesday.
The Bedford Parent-Teacher Association held a regular meeting in the School Auditorium. Mrs. Helen R. Hebbard spoke on The Child's Outlook on the War and the group read by-laws. The Defense unit served at Center this week, followed by a musical program and refreshments.
Lieut Sataan Maan orders indicate overseas deployment. Dewey Goatman, proprietor of Dewey's Market in the Center, holds a commission in the Corps and plans to depart for the front at year’s end.
At the Acton Garden Club meeting the following officers were elected President Mrs Robert Bond Vice President Mrs Arthur Hall Secretary Mrs George Best Treasurer Mrs Raymond Hatch Chairman of Hostesses Mrs Harold Clapp Program Committee Mrs Leo Quinn Mrs Raymond Durkee Mrs Charles Strack Good Cheer Committee Mrs William Merriam Mrs Albert Jenks and Mrs Lynne Townsend were named to committees.
A spaghetti supper at the South Acton Universalist Church last night was served by the Universalist Fellowship, a group of younger couples. Friends of the Roger D Newells enjoyed them in the PTA play audience last Friday. the Newells left town recently as Mr Newell enlisted in the navy.
Acton students continue the Penny Milk Program with acton school funds covering the balance as demand grows to 2968 bottles in the first two weeks. A Health Project extends milk support to March 1 with local organization appeals planned. A wartime physical fitness plan now places two weekly exercise periods for students with new guidance from the U.S. Commissioner of Education.
The school committee voted wartime diploma requirements enabling good standing students to receive regular diplomas whether entering service or college before June. Seniors who pursue industry or agriculture, or attend technical schools early, may obtain diplomas with approval from the senior adviser, principal, and committee. Acton schools close December 23 and December 24 at noon. reopen January 4.
Preston I. O Cushing left last Thursday for Princeton New York where he will begin basic training as a Naval Ensign. Mrs Cushing and the couple’s young son and daughter reside on Arlington Street.
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