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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1942

Page

4

Incubator Patent Highlighted in 1870 Sa Sens

Fragmentary note mentions a 1870 patent related to an incubator and references Ireland and a state establishment. The readable text is limited and unclear on specifics or outcomes.

Food as weapon and hope in wartime rhetoric

A discussion notes that food can be a weapon and a morale tool in war. It highlights U S aid to Europe and North Africa, including milk, sugar, cheese, and other supplies, to undercut Axis control and bolster civilian support. It also warns of rationing strains and long distances for war production and distribution.

Mussolini Italy Roosevelt Europe Germans Must Feel’ Their Fare Bean Better With An End of Era “Five United St Tes Hitler Mplani Vance Hitler Charles Coulter U. Gs. Army

Inspectors Needed for Locomotives and Cars Nationwide

War Manpower Commission seeks locomotive inspectors travel pay five dollars daily and annual salaries of 1800. Car inspectors earn 1620 plus five dollars daily travel. traveling inspectors receive 1620 plus six dollars daily. Applicants require related rail experience and five years as firemen or locomotive engineers. Full info from Marlboro Office or U S Civil Service Region Boston.

Ea ‘Ac Ma Finn U.S. Employment Service Office War Manpower Commission Main St Marlboro War Service U. S. Civil Service Region Post Office Boston

Panama Canal Shipping Between 1915 and 1940

The notes describe shipping routes between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans via the Panama Canal during the early 20th century. It references transit patterns and possible implications for maritime movement across the two oceans in that era.

Panama Canal Pacific Atlantic Ocean

Selective Service Sixth Registration Cards Issued

Colonel Ralph iM. Smith, State Director of Selective Service, announced gray colored registration cards for men born between July 1 and December 11, 1942. Registrants must answer nine questions, carry the certificate and Notice of Classification at all times, and provide detailed residence and mailing information to ensure proper local board assignment.

Ralph Im. Smith Selective Service Board of Appeal Smith Colonel Smith Eal Goard

Florida apartment blaze claims one life in St Petersburg

A December 13 fire in Harmony Hall, St Petersburg Florida, destroys an eight unit building. Mrs Annie Churchill of Mason New Hampshire dies from burns. Mr Robert Churchill and Mrs Roberta Chur chill survive with injuries. Mrs Churchill and family had wintered in Florida for years.

Annie (Brown) Churchill Charles Churchill Mason New Hampshire Marlboro Robert B. Churchill Berlin St. Petersburg Florida Mr. Churchill Samuel L. Churchill Maddox Road Annie Churchill Gleasondale Robin Hitton Hillside School Charles Wright New Edith Sidney Burwell Harvard Con College George It New Ipswich N. H Edward Aviation Corps Raymond Northhare

Christmas Message From Far Away Father to Son

A son receives a heartfelt Christmas letter from a distant father. He writes of love, faith, and hope, praising Mommy's care and confirming his temporary absence due to service. He asks the boy to greet friends in Maynard and to send Merry Christmas wishes to many named locals and helpers in town.

Francis Mommy America Wold Maynard Coun Foget Jim Ledgard Frank Sheridan Joe Dineen Frank Sanderson Noble Morten Rivers Lil The Coop Don Lent Bill Stockwell Walter Cheslak Les al Cowles Josh Bill Naylor Harold Morgan Jim Coughlan Bill Hansen Walter Denniston Ray Sheridan Dick Allan John Hannon Bob Lester Edward F. Williams Sylvia Nyholm Assabet Mills Merton Merrick Henry Piecewicz Ed Johnnston Leo Mullin al Lerer Wicks Retioning Board George Koponen Bernhard Hilmin Herbert F. Fulton Bill” Maciaszek Walter O'Bryan Leonard Fowler Ben Julius Gruber Warren Twombly Guyer Fowler Herb Martin Ed Ledgard Mary Hayward John O'Leary Gladys Mikyaniece Irving Manning Columbus Rainville al Murphy Joe Bachrach Alex Alexanian Sidney McCleary George Gutter

Reader proposes Maynard service men news clippings plan

Washington calls for town by town information flow to soldiers overseas. Major Coulter urges Maynard to compile weekly clippings about local men and events, address them to service members, and mail in bulk to ensure news reaches those stationed far away.

Maynard Enterprise

Oil users not sparing fuel as shortages deepen

Boston officials warn residents to conserve fuel oil amid shortages. Director Parkman of the Office of Price Administration says coupons for the period starting January 6 are not to be honored by dealers under regulations and urges strict frugality. Local boards keep rationing fair, with few revisions expected, emphasizing that December warmth will cost January comfort. The message notes colder weather ahead and urges careful use of Number 2 fuel oil.

Boston Parkman State Office OPA

Maynard Christmas Fund Receives Soldier Letters of Thanks

Members of the Christmas Fund Committee for Maynard's servicemen received appreciative letters from armed forces members thanking locals for the Christmas money orders. Corporals Daniel C. O'Connor and John F. Murphy sent thanks from Washington, D C and Fort McKinley Portland Maine, praising the Maynard community.

Maynard Maynads Daniel C. O’connor Army War College Washington, D. C Pvt John F. Murphy Fort McKinley Portland

Christmas Greetings From Fort George Soldiers

A brief wartime letter expresses affection and thanks from serviceman Kenneth G Jail at Fort George Meade to supporters. He wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and notes receipt of a money order. Signed sincerely by Cpl Kenneth G. Jail.

Yours Truly Cpl Kenneth G. Jail Fort George Meade, Ma

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