Concord War Committee Names Its Members
The Concord War Committee announces membership with Taylor as chairman along with W. Currier Win n J. Allen French Oley Gage Diot Re Howard El L. Joslin Samuel G Kent F. King Harold F. Oren see S Richardson and W Sheehan. The group urges every family to have men or women in military service and to keep listings up to date with announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Warfe
Taylor
Harry Morph
W. Currier
Winn J. Allen French
Oley Gage
Diot Re Howard
el L. Joslin
Bedford Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations and best wishes extended to Mr and Mrs Frederick Sullivan of Ings Road as they marked their golden anniversary last Monday. Married in Easton they moved to Bedford 35 years ago and have resided at the same home ever since. The Sullivan’s were joined by neighbors and friends for an impromptu gathering with refreshments to celebrate the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Frederick Sullivan
Ings Road
Llivan
East Ton
Sullid
Open House at Parsonage on New Year Day 1948
Concord Reverend and Mrs Ed D Daniels invite parishioners and friends to visit the parsonage at 2 Walden Street on New Year’s Day 1948 from 4 30 to 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edd P. Daniels
Walden Street
Landlords' Registration Roundup In Lowell Area Underway
Landlords who rent dwellings in the Lowell area must file registration forms at the Area Rent Office, 175 Central Street. Those who fail to register will face penalties under the Federal Rent Control Act, with a maximum fine of 5 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lanards
Lowell
Central Street
Nalties
Peter Pacientes
Funeral services for Melvin Guptill of Sudbury
Melvin Guptill of Sudbury attended funeral services held Thursday at Waterman Funeral Chapel. Rev William Preston of the Methodist Church Marlboro officiated. The casket was covered with tokens of respect as many friends and associates filled the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Melvin Guptil
Waterman Funeral Chapel
William ¥. Preston
Methodist
Tn Ry
Marlboro
Mount Jos
Citi
Soldier Weds Boston Girl in Maynard
A holiday wedding united Dorothea Irwin Moore of 2 Arlington Street Boston and Corp. Vasil Chernak Jr. of Camp Hood Texas on Christmas Eve at the home of Rev. Herbert F. Fulton. Attendants were Roger W. Moore and Nettie Chernak. The bride wore aqua pleated silk. Mrs. Chernak is a Acton High School and Leland Powers alumna. groom from Maynard High. reception at the groom’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Dorothy Irwin Moore
Arlington St
Boston
Corp
Vasil Chernak Jr
Hood
Texas
Vasil Chernak
Glendale Street
Herbert F. Fulton
Roger W. Moore
Nettie Chernak
Maynard Elks Host New Year’s Party Tonight
Maynard-Maynard Lodge of Elks holds its annual New Year’s Eve party at the Elks home with a 10 o’clock dinner, entertainment and dancing. The lodge also thanks Welfare officials churches and other groups for supporting the Christmas Basket Fund aiding families with holiday dinners and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Lodge of Silks
Elk’s
Maynard Elks
The
Elks
Noble Morton
O Leary resigns as Local 140 president in textile union
John A. O Leary of Front Street resigns after a four term as president of Local 140 Textile Workers Union of America D SO. He gave no reason and another official also resigned though O Leary was urged to stay. The local enjoyed strong finances and held a Labor Day banquet at Joe Pavilion and began regular war bond purchases. Everett Sarvela named to replace?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
John A. O'Leary
Front Street
Textile Workers Union of America
D.so
O'Leary
O’leary
Joe
Everett. Sarvela
Joint Christmas program by Sewing Circle and Missionary Societies
The Sewing Circle and Missionary Societies announce a Christmas program this Friday at 8 o'clock. Tickets are $3 and the event features a message by Ber Ps As Langyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle and Missionary Societies
Ber Ps As
Langyard
Use of Wood as Home Fuel in Maynard
Maynard residents shift from oil to wood fuel as the Maynard Wood Fuel Production Committee led by William V. Hansen reports progress. Maynard Rod and Gun Club members aid by cutting wood. club officers Pete Jensen Walter Keslak George Stockwell and Carl Swanson assist. Hansen urges volunteers to chop wood to ease fuel shortages impacting coal oil and transportation during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
William V. Hansen
Maynard Rod and Gun Club
Pete Jensen
Walter ‘Keslak
George Stockwell
Carl Swanson
Hansen
Sudbury Couple Announce Daughter Jane Murphy’s Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Murphy of Brookline announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Jane Murphy to Lt. Donald Wesson Bowry, son of Mr. and Mrs. B Norman Bowry of King Philip Road South Sudbury. The ceremony was held Saturday at the Columbus lene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
William A. Murphy
Brookline
Jane Murphy
Donald Wesson
Bowry
B. Norman Bowry
King Philip ‘Road
South Sudbury
Eet
Columbus Lene
Maynard Scare Over Scarlet Fever Exposed
Town officials reveal the school closing was ordered by the school physician due to exposure fears. Only three scarlet fever cases were present, one more added later, and the closure was also tied to frozen pipes in primary grades. Local stores benefited from lingering holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. Lent
Raymond Hooper
Por Ud
Lent
Sudbury Grange Hall Hosts Middlesex Pomona Meeting
Sudbury hosts the Middlesex Pomona at the Sudbury Grange Hall. Attendees from Waltham Lexington Acton Concord Bedford Framingham Maynard Lincoln and Weston joined a well attended session despite the weather. A Christmas party followed with games and carols led by Mrs Adelaide Sims as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Middlesex
Pomona
Sudbury Grange Hall
Waltham
Lexington
Acton Concord
Bedford
Framingham Maynard
Lincoln
Weston
Adelaide Sims
Bedford Man William Myers Dies After Wollaston Move
Bedford townspeople were surprised by the death Saturday of William Myers in Wollaston. He served on the Bedford School Committee before moving to Wollaston. Funeral services were held from St. Mary’s Church in Bedford on Wednesday morning with burial at St. Bernard’s Cemetery.
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William Myers
Wollaston
Myers
Bedford School
Bedford
St. Mi Pl's
Wedlay
Ak Bernard
Maynard Lutheran Church Christmas Day Program
The annual Christmas program at Maynard Lutheran Church featured three tableaux by Sunday School children in the church vestry. The event opened at 6:30 p.m. under Rev. Bernhard Hillila, with Finnish songs, recitations, and numerous named participants including Ruth Lehto, Elizabeth Pajmer, Billy Pajunen, Gloria Dodge, and Ruth Lehto guiding explanations. The program concluded with a Christmas party and exchange of gifts, including a purse presented to the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Lutheran Church
Bernhard Hilila
Charlotte Keto
Paul Stein
Christ
Ruth Lehto
Judith Dodge
Hauska Joulua
Melden Niemi
Elizabeth Pajmer
God
Billy Pajunen
Peter Saisa
Helen
Ketola
Donald Ojalehto
Diane Lakey
Barbara Parker
William Sarvela
Bodg
Mr. Heinonen
Rev. Hillila
Congre
Totem Poles Referenced in Heirloom Life Events
A fragment notes a totem pole theme linked to life events and kin relations. The text hints at out of town relatives and recourse among kinfolk through a cultural artifact.
National Day of Prayer Observances January 1943
The notice details two public services on New Year’s Day 1943 at Union Church West Concord and Fi 9th Parish Church Concord for a national day of prayer. It urges attendance for those able and invites others to set aside time for private family prayer. Individuals named include Charles Russell Peck Kenneth R Teed Harry P Odland John Elmo Wallace Edward P Daniels.
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Concord
West Concord
Union Church
Fi 9Th
Charles Russell Peck
Kenneth R., Teed
Harry P, Odland
John Elmo Wallace Eward P, Daniels
Maynard Man Receives His Silver Wings
Raymond A. Loija son of Mrs Hanha Luoma 14 Harrison Street graduated this week from Harlingen Army Gunnery School Texas and earned the silver wings as Gunner Sergeant after five weeks of training He was promoted to sergeant and will depart to join a bomber crew His duties include engaging enemy aircraft while his crew finishes the target Loija qualified in flexible gunnery through hours of air identification sight harmonization and weapon proficiency from BB to 50 caliber guns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Harlingen
Texas
Raymond A. Loija
Hanha’ Luoma
Harrison Street
Army Air Forces
New Military Training Program Considered for Maynard High
Maynard High School authorities study adding a compulsory military course for 200 plus boys. If adopted, the program would start after the January 4 opening and require one hour daily plus intensified gym work, rope climbs, and classroom studies under Superintendent Don ald A. Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard High School
Donald A. Lent
Sthout
Five Per Cent Of Income In Excess Of $12 Per Week
Washington notes explain the Victory Tax in effect. Rep Daniel R Reed provides questions and answers detailing a five percent rate on income over $12 weekly, post war credits for single and married filers, and how deductions apply to wages, salaries, and business income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Daniel R. Reed
Ri. N-Y
Witt
Sudbury Sister Joins WAVES for Navy Telegraph Work
Marie Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson of Sudbury, has been accepted for WAVES duty. She will leave for Cedar Falls Iowa to train in telephone and telegraph work as an apprentice. Her brother Clifford is in San Diego and serves in the Navy.
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Sudbury
Marie
Nelson
Th Waves
Jai
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Butterworthe
Framingham
Penn the Florist
Boston
Bury
Brotier
Clifford
San Diego
Calif
Tor
Board resignations trigger new members for wartime OPA
Sidney BE and McCleary on the Maynard 2 Board step down as rationing broadens its scope. James J. serves as chair, with changes effective January 1 072. Walter R. Denniston remains chairman as the board seeks two new members and submits names for OPA consideration.
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Sidney BE
McCleary
McCleary. Ds
Tesign
James J
Walter R. Denniston
Ton
OPA
Bedford George Dimond Leaves for Pere to Repe Parris Island
Bedford George Dimond from Fletcher left Sunday for Parris Island to enlist in the U S Marine Corps. He traveled to begin his training and service.
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George Dimond
Fletcher
Parris. Island
8.C
Hasta
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C. Taylor
Landlords’ Registration
John Woodward Bloer
Charles . Blocher
Thoreau Street
Acard
Tilte Academy
Brown
Blocher
Delta
Kappssilon
Tim School
Yale
Delta Kappa Epsilon
MVICE
Melvin
Guptill
Soldier
John A. O’leary
Gun Club
Maynard Man
Raymond A Loija Rated As
Cole
MHS
Arein
U. S. Navy
Math Nel
Attorneys At Law
John E. Rice J. Harris
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