Inauguration of New Regime at Massachusetts Reformatory
Major Michael J. Dee was inaugurated as Superintendent at the Massachusetts Reformatory on December 16. John Anderson and John J. O Grady Jr. were named Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Deputy, respectively, all Concord natives with long service at the institution. Roses and congratulations were presented to the new leadership by staff.
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West Concord
Massachusetts Reformatory
Michael J. Dee
Charles T. Judge
Ohn Anderson
Majoree
John J O'Grady
Anderson
A. Warren Stearns
State Commissioner of Correction
Major Dee
John Anderson
Fred W Reed
John J O'Grady, Jr
Concord
Reformatory
Pew
O'Grady
O’grady
Somerville
6Th Regiment
Ralph P Hosmer
Concord Lodge
Odd Mellows and Corinthian Lodge
A. M
Central Street
Pierge Place
Elm Street
Augusta S. Anderson
Mr. O'Grady
Soncord
Bentley School of Accounting
Boston
Mead-Morrison Manufacturing Pany
West
Playground
Wired
Retirement Dinner For Longtime Superintendent Judge
West Concord officers and board members honored Charles T. Judge at the Colonial Inn on the eve of his retirement after forty two years in service eleven as superintendent. The event featured praise for his record in dealing with criminals and a gift of a grandfathers clock.
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Eeeck
Judge
William Grahm Moraiy
George I. Gardner
John C. Dolan
Fred W. Gale
George G. Hadley
Quick Work Saves Man From Gas Poisoning at Auto Shop
Meynard Ravemond Phalon narrowly escaped after carbon monoxide gas from a running truck engine overwhelmed him at an Acton workshop. He received first aid, was rushed to Emerson hospital, then released the same night. Other workers suffered headaches. doctors warn of CO poisoning risk when engines run in closed spaces.
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Meynard
Ravemond Phalon
Manle Street
Acton
O. T
South Acton
Sivine
Emerson Hospital
Phalon
O Grady Biographical Snippet From 26th Military Police Unit
A fragmentary wartime note mentions Mr. O Grady of Concord tied to the 26th Company of the Military Police in the A E F under Major Dee. It notes past service in old Company I, 6th Regiment MV M and lists affiliations with James J Mansfield Post AL and Concord Council. Married with children, residence at Westord Avenue, Concord.
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Dee
26Th Military Police
6Th Regiment
MV M
Concord
O'Grady
James J Mansfield
A L
Concord Council
Wealth Avenue
West Ord
Margaret A.ald
O’grady
Harvard Overseers Hear Lowell Urge Care on Finances
Harvard University faced a severe income drop in 1932-33 as budgets were cut yet Lowell noted reserves set aside for a rainy day kept the university solvent. Enrollment held steady at about 8234 students this fall, gifts totaling 7.92 million dollars, and plans to launch a 5 million dollar campaign for dental school buildings when conditions improve. Lowell, retiring after 25 years, cited trends toward vocational focus, integrated knowledge, self education, and stronger intellectual curiosity as key shifts in higher education.
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Cambridge
Mass
INS
Harvard University
A. Lawrence Lowell
Lowell
Harvard
Stuart Wyeth
Philadelphia
Nelson Robinson
New York
Rainy Day Funds Carry Harvard Over Hurdle
A report urges cautious driving as roads recover after rain. Morgan T. Ryan notes 16 highway deaths last week, 13 fewer than the prior week and nine fewer than a year earlier. He cites 101 DUI convictions and 998 licenses suspended, and urges drivers to prevent skids by moderate speed and proper braking.
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Boston
INS
Morgan T.ryan
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Cave
V F W Auxiliary Gives Christmas Party for 75 Kiddies
Maynard Post V F W Auxiliary hosted 75 children at a Sunday Christmas party at V F W headquarters. Santa distributed gifts from a lit tree, and ice cream cake and coffee were served. The program included piano solos recitations songs and carols by Dorothy Roche Gloria Holly Edward Donahue and John Holley. The children thanked Santa and the organizing committee led by Mrs. Edward Petergon.
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Maynard Post Vi
F. W
V.F.W
Santa Claus
Lieta Holly
Gloria Holly
Edward Donahue
Songohn Holley
John Petergon
Edward
Sudbury Bowling League Schedule Published
The Sudbury Bowling League announces its opening schedule at Pastime Alleys Marlboro managed by L. Roy. Planned matches include Firemen against Men’s Club and Legion against Grange on December 19 and ongoing showdowns through March 6 with Grange, Men’s Club, Legion, and Firemen facing each other in a series of weeknight games.
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Sudbury
Marlboro
L. Roy Wes
Firemen
Legion
Grange
Légion
Men’s Club
Men
Devotion of Forty Hours Opens at Our Lady Help Church
The Devotion of Forty Hours opened Friday morning at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord and concluded Sunday morning, drawing attendees for the religious observance.
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Our Lady Help of Christians Church
West Concord
Lowering Old Age Limit Would Cost 3 Million
A special report for the incoming legislature by Richard E. Conant, state commissioner of public welfare, estimates that reducing the old age assistance age limit from 70 to 65 would add about 3.47 million dollars annually, total 8.91 million, with the state paying 3.26 million and municipalities 5.63 million. If women are lowered to 65 while men stay at 70, the extra cost would be about 1.97 million, bringing total to 7.21 million, with state 2.66 million and cities 4.55 million.
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State House
Richard E. Conant
Conant
Buick No-Draft Ventilation Boosts 1933 Cars
Buick introduces Fisher No-Draft ventilation in its 1933 closed cars, claiming complete elimination of rear back of neck drafts and cigarette smoke in motion. The system uses vertically split windows with front openings drawing fresh air and a rear vent pulling stale air, offering year round comfort and easier control.
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Buick
Fisher
Haly
Age assistance cost cited at $5 242 224 yearly
The report states age assistance runs at 5 242 224 dollars per year based on an average weekly cost of 6.00 dollars and 16 802 active cases as of December 1, 1932.
Marlboro Rotary Meeting Features New Santa Claus Life Book
Marlboro Rotary Black and White Ina noon hosts author Julie Marlboro and Miss Lame as she reads from her newly published work. Phil Burke will chair the meeting with readings and remarks on the life and adventures of Santa Claus.
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Santa Cl
Marlboro
Julie
Santa Claus
Marlboro Rotary
Miss Lame
Phil Burke
Concord Lodge Presents A Play On Three
Concord Lodge I O G offers a play on three on Friday January 26 with a performance likely to attract attendees in the community.
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Concord Lodge
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