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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
6
Maynard announces the February start for War Ration Book 2 registration under Superintendent Lent. Teachers will serve as registrars in the high school, with questions released to explain point values for canned and dried foods and soups under the new rationing plan.
Period 4 fuel oil coupons begin January 31 in Zone B covering Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island with a February 2 start in Zone A covering Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. Period 3 ends February 6 with a grace period and February 20 as last use date. Gasoline No 4 and B C A T coupons set values. drivers must note license numbers on back. February 28 deadline for B C motorists and vehicle owners. Tires require Bilbo p No 28 renewal ration book. Meat rationing to begin with War Ration Book 2. points system to be issued later with about 48 points monthly for household needs.
The policy states that when shopping a housekeeper may present each ration book issued to family members. She may carry every member’s ration book, just as she does now for sugar and coffee purchases.
Miss Theresa Deacon from Lexington Row celebrates 11th birthday while Deacon family attends. Michael J. Mullaney of 25 Bol Knap Street marks his 71st birthday last month. Ireland notes Mullaney's long Concord residence and background.
Corine Cutting and Lois Jonas led new students and town youths on a bus trip to Framingham last week. They enjoyed the shed and rifle range at the Framingham Armory while the Sudbury State Guard observed mild weather and noted driving conditions improving after a difficult week.
Sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness shown to the Rice family during their bereavement and for expressions of sympathy at this time.
Concord grange notes its 55th anniversary as meetings are set for February at the home of lecturer Mrs Jeannette S Stensby and other local groups hold sessions at West Concord and Maynard venues. New Concord Grange master Maude Tompkins and other officers are listed with schedule changes and club news included.
Third son born January 23 at Emerson hospital. Margaret E. Hingley is former Mrs Mudgett. Thomas J. Powers marks 70th birthday at 14 Belknap Street. born in Ireland and longtime Concord resident. Sachem Council of Boy Scouts honors three Concord men. Ward gets Scoutmaster’s key, Voigt Silver Beaver, Seavey district commissioner. Major Michael J. Dee reports 486 inmate blood donations via Red Cross unit from West Concord. two visits this year. Sympathy to Mrs Noble Loomer Jr. on her mother’s death. Concord Rotary Club hosted railroad representative. January program led by Lester Whittemore. George Edward Hall and Sally Millette announce birth of son George Jr. January 16 at Emerson hospital. Miss Sadie L. Hawley celebrates birthday. Correction issued for a Concord Enterprise item. Miss Minna A. Findeisen named.
The annual town meeting is set for Monday March 8 at the state armory and the town election will occur on Tuesday February 28. Nomination papers must be filed by Friday at 5 o clock at the town clerk's office. Rothwell N. MacRae of Belknap street attended Acton Centre Congregational Church last Wednesday showing reels. Elbert L. Agnew of Longstreet spoke at Newton Lions Club meeting.
Mrs Bertha A Wall Fears widow of Frank S Fearns died at her home 7 Haynes St Maynard. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Bridget's Church with a requiem mass at 9 a.m. Burial followed in St Bridget's Cemetery. Born Marlboro she was Patrick and Ellen Wall's daughter and a Marlboro High School and Boston University graduate. A former public school teacher she leaves two daughters Mrs Leo F Mullin and Mrs Noble B Loomer Jr one son Lieut Edward Co Fearns and two grandsons. She belonged to the Newman Club of Marlboro Immaculate Conception Sodality of St Bridget's and the Ladies Auxiliary AOH.
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