Investigation heads directed for department secrecy in fleet spy work
A dated fragment describes a plan to place every department employee under a spy investigations program led by a chief inspector. It references Roosevelt era security drives, Lindbergh era cases, Capone, and ransom schemes, mentioning the Treasury and Coast Guard as potential enforcement allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Wrey
Mil
of Reserve Corps
Roosevelt
Ry Morgenisausé
Kahisas City
Capogier
Lindbergh Carey
Capone
Lindbergh
Braetwas
Kares A. Lindbergh
Mauptan
Coast Ith
Idan Ie Anth
Hae Rial Rover Rinvelgance
Ani
F Saal Bea. Py
Sudbury February river club meeting notes
The Sudbury club opened with a short musical number by Mrs S Josephine White and Mrs Henry W Way. Dor othy Shirley and Corrine Cutting performed dances. Dorothy and others presented a Duck dance. Raymond Porter's Boston Monuments illustrated talk drew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
S. Josephine
White
Henry W. Way
Leslie Barrett
Raymond Porter
Boston
Dorothy
Shirley
Corrine Cutting
Xwell Eaton
Ango
Peter K. Miller
Veterans of Fourth Ivy Division plan reunion in Boston
Hudson-Many veterans of the famous Fourth Ivy Division are invited to a reunion during National Defense Week on Saturday February 18 at the Hotel Lenox Boston. Brigadier General Joseph M Gummins will speak on defense. contact secretary Ben Pollack at 100 Summer Street Boston for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Hotel Lenox
Boston
Joseph M. Gummins
Ben Pollack
100 Summer Street
Firearms tied to Lincoln assassination tales collected in Alabama
Prof Frank J. Poster of the University of Alabama notes a large collection of roughly 40 early pistols from vest to horse calibers. He warns owners’ stories often confuse chronology and that many tales about weapons and exchanges during the Civil War era are unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ark
Abraham Lins Coll
Frank J. Poster
University of Alabame
Ashland Phone Exchange Spans Wide Rural District
The Ashland telephone exchange covers about 2,000 square miles from Oxbow Flats to the Plantation of Nashville and from Canule Hill Garfield to the western forest regions. It serves residents across farm areas with operators connected to forest service lines stretching through isolated regions and distant lines into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Ashland Telephone Exchange
Farmae
Nashville
AGPA
Canule Hill
Garfield
Otter
Fragmented Local Notice From Cracked OCR
A damaged newspaper snippet yields partial details of a local notice. Readable names and places are sparse, but the fragment hints at an official action or sale with involved authorities.
Acton Woman's Club Hosts Annual Home Talent Program
The Acton Woman's Club holds its regular monthly Home Talent program organized by Mrs Albert P Durkee and committee. Oak Barnes will bring an early childhood photo for a guessing contest. Other pictures of Acton in bygone days will be displayed. Mrs Robert Hall serves as hostess.
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Acton
Ares
Wnushal
Eam
Dadethan
Albert P Durkee
da Be
Oak Barnes
Robert Halt
Well Baby Clinic Thursday Opens New Session
The Board of Health runs well baby clinics at the Health Centre Town Building at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. Dr A Bukowski will lead the session for the first time, taking charge for a four month period as local physicians rotate service to improve future citizen welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
A. Bukowski
Grange Whist Night Held at Pettersens Home
Last week's Grange Whist party took place at the home of Mr and Mrs John Pettersen in Newtowne lamp. Mrs Pettersen served refreshments. Another session is planned later this month at a member's home to continue the social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
John Pettersen
Newtowne Lamp
Pederson
West Acton Baptist minstrel show postponed after illness
The Hall class of the West Acton Baptist Church postpones its minstrel show originally set for February 16 and 17. Ongoing cast illness and busy schedules hinder rehearsal progress, delaying the event until after Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Clase
West Acton Baptist Church
Busiee
High School Poster Contest Awards Noted in Andover
Maynard Mise Mary captived prize six dollars in a high school poster contest sponsored by the Anchor and Alice Club. Gertrude Kauppila won second prize three dollars and Mildred K Holly third prize one dollar. Five other prizes were awarded to Urho Mark, Davie, Sadie Haraghko, Priscilla Ed Wards, and Alfred Davis. Judges Rosalie Hudspeth, Robert Hudspeth, and Alberta Hodgen Howe praised talent and credited the Glee Club for fostering art interest. The posters will be shown townwide with a concert at the School Auditorium on February 15 featuring the Andover Male Choir and guest artist Walter Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Mise Mary
Ruagzko
Aliéet
Aynard High School
Anchor
Alice Chub
Gertrude Kauppila
Morrison Street
Mildred K Holly
Linden Street
Prise
Urho Mark
McKinley
Dein Davie
Brookstree
Anne Pepakarnis
Frank Hollawid
Gileé Club
Etu
Andover
Walter Smith
Glee Club
South Acton Board of Selectmen Race Heats Up
Lloyd W Priest seeks unexpired one year term after Warren Jones death and faces Phillip B Newell and Carl C Mint in a race noted for candidates with building trades and farming backgrounds. Priest is a carpenter and South Acton Fire Company member. Newell is 42, Massachusetts State College graduate, owner of South Acton Coal and Lumber. Mint is farmer and local taxpayer.
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South Acton
Lloyd W. Priest
Warren Jones
Jones
Priest
Phillip B. Newell
Carl C. Mint
Bre
South Aeton Fire Company
Greater Boston Fire Fighters
Philip S Newell
South Acton Coal and Lumber Company
Edwards-Quimby Post
American Legion
Maynards Acton Kiwanis Club
Massachusetts State College
Carl C. Flint
Acton
Whist Club Awards Held at Co op Hall
The Monday afternoon Whist Club party in Co op hall awarded prizes to Margaret Kelley Mrs Fitzgerald Mildred Zaniew ski Elizabeth White Catherine RBariteau Ida Brook Sarah Green Anna Galera Tibbets Alice Murphy Eilzabeth Adams Jena Rodway Mrs M O Toole and a special public whist novelty. Mildred Zentewski chaired the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prises
Margaret Kelley
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Mildred Zaniewski
Elizabeth White
Catherine Rbariteau
Ida Brook
Sarah Green
Anna Galera
Tibbets
Alice Murphy
Eilzabeth Adams
Jena Rodway
M. O'Toole
Will Spenecy
Mildred Zentewski
Dorothy Bond Featured in Local Society Notes
Dorothy Bond appears in a brief society column highlighting community events and engagements with no further context or details available.
Unclear Transcription Speech on Democracy Threats
Foreign Editor Sudbury-James Jy and other speakers addressed the meeting on why democracy must meet the threat of totalitarianism. Mr Power Wag argued defenses against aerial bomb threats should be strengthened and accelerated before future long range flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
James Jy Blowers
Roe Glove
Power
Bedford Club Hears of Gardens
The Bedford Women's Community Club met in the school auditorium Monday afternoon. Mrs Foy Leonard gave a lecture titled Garden Pictures Through the Year with illustrated plates by Mr and Mrs Leonard. Members of the Winifred Thorndike Simonds Nature Club and the Lexington Field and Garden Club attended, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Beford Women’s Community Club
Foy Leonard
Founders Day Observed By Bedford Parent-Teacher Group
The Bedford Parent-Teacher Association observes Founders Day this week with a special program in the school auditorium. Charter members and past presidents will be guests, and ninth grade pupils will present a play as part of the event.
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Bedford
Auditora Mon
Maynard VFW Auxiliary Initiation and Events
Maynard VFW Auxiliary held a regular meeting Monday with Mrs Ethel Thane presiding and refreshments served. A Middlesex County VFW Auxiliary meeting is set for Sunday in Medford with delegates named. upcoming events include an auxiliary whist party and bingo with various prize winners.
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Maynard
Maynard Vfw
VF W
Ethel Thane
Middlesex County
VFW
Medford
Mary Cheney
Mary Towler
Catherine Matson
Sophe Walsh
Bertha Sullivan
Alice Joyce
C. Perkins
Catherine Pariteau
Alice Murphy
William Graham
Margaret Boothroyd
Edith Chandler
Fred Pait ‘Wer
Oherine Hayward
Robert Veitch
B. Chandler
Plora Lemoine
Mary Gillettey
Fitzgerald
Acton Woman in Series of Radio Broadcasts
Acton residents note Mrs. Sarah Morley French, esteemed Acton woman, begins a radio series on WCOP Boston Tuesdays at 1 45 PM and Thursdays 10 15 to 10 30 AM. Her program focuses on training and care for children, drawing on Cleveland experience in schools and juvenile court work. WCOP recognized her value as the program’s pioneer broadcaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Sa °H A Morley French
Eration
WCOP
French
Cleveland
Ohio
Boston
Ventire
Poa
Kathierine Batchelder
Unemployment benefits paid in first year reach 28.7 million
Massachusetts reports 28,746,800 dollars in benefits for the first year of the payment section. Marlboro district issued 360,610 dollars across 08 checks. About 2,706,799 checks were mailed to beneficiaries, with an estimated 300,000 recipients statewide. Boston led with 4,020,034 dollars, Worcester 2,213,428, and Lawrence 1,953,396. One quarter of Marlboro distributions likely went to Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Unemployment Compensation Commission
Marlboro
Massachusetts
Boston
Worcester
Lawrence
Distrett
Maynerd
Sudbury Water District Nominates Incumbents for Three-Year Term
The Sudbury Water District officers up for re election at the annual meeting on Monday evening February 27 include Moderator John C Hall Clerk Forrest D Bradshaw Auditor Roland H Waton Treasurer Cabot Devolle and ER Norman Bowry named to serve as commissioner for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Maynard Garden Club Hears Seed Purchasing Tips
The Maynard Garden Club met at Mrs. William McGarrys home on February 6 with Mrs. Victor Peppard presiding. Members discussed seed choices, new catalogs, and care of early seeds while Mrs. Eaton Marshall shared houseplant tips and Mrs Vanderhoof spoke on birds and bird feeding stations. The program committee issued artistic 1989 programs. next meeting is March 6 hosted by N Howard Wilson.
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Maynard
Maynard Garden Club
William McGarry
Victor Peppard
Geod
Frank May
Eaton Marshall
Vanderhoof
Concord
Howard
Wilson
Maynard Russian Mashanitza Observed With Concert
Maynard observes Butter Week with a Powder Mill road hall event on Saturday evening February 13. The Russian Orthodox church sponsors the program featuring two comedies including Misunderstanding performed by a cast led by Paul Zagreha Mary Bobriteky and Nicholas Rudziak. A public dance follows with a five piece orchestra welcome to attend.
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Maynard
Powder Mill Road Hall
Paul Zagreha
Mary Bobriteky
Mary ‘Botuine
Nicholas Rudziak
Walter Oskirka
Vera Veliekeia
Sam Dovgaluk
Sam Petruch
John Kuprianciak
Change Date for Powers Talk at Acton
The date advertised for James H. Powers talk at Acton was changed. Powers, prominent figure in Petru project, was to speak but the schedule was altered to a new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dh. Powers
Acton
James H. Powers
DAR Chapter Meeting Highlights Washington Birthday Theme
Sidbary-Wayside Inn Chapter D A R met at regent Mrs Frank W yore’s Needham home on Saturday Feb 4 with a Washington Birthday buffet. An impressive memorial service honored Mrs Josephine White of Sudbury. Delegates and alternates to the March State Conference and April Continental Congress were named. The program featured Preamble readings, anecdotes, and music led by Miss Emily Willis including The Federal March Yankee Doodle and Father of the Land We Love. Costumes ranged from antique to Colonial with Mrs Alden Wellington winning best costume for The Story of the Constitution.
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Sidbary
Wayside Inn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank W. Yore
Needham
Washington
Lewis’ A. Fisher
Wellesley
Elmer J. Keene
Josephine ‘White
Sudbury
Emily F. Willis
White
Boston
Louise Lovell
Roxbury
Ned G. Kenigori
Newtonville
N. P. Sears
Ashland
Elmer J. Rees
John J. Erwin
Wayland
Continental Congress
Miss Willis
Trenton
Lydia Mafia Child
Child
DAR
George Godke
Town Reports Distributed Before Election
The Murphy and Snyder Press, operating at capacity since Christmas, will deliver town reports to officials for distribution before the election. The plant prints annual reports for several towns and provides efficient service as a distinct aid to local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Snnall
Murphy and Snyder Press
Murphy and Snyder
Sudbury Woman's Club Hosts Charity Meeting
Mrs Josephine and Mrs Henry Wolf presided as charter members of the club at last week's event. A service cost totaled $20.67 with an additional $15.00 fee for the Sudbury association and related expenses noted.
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Sudbury
Peter K. . Miller
Ea Ee Women's Club
Josephine He
Henry
Wolf
Clwb
Conctiiis Eos Meen
Sud
Cai Winealth
Heroune Association
Last Rites for Albert Taylor in Hudson
The funeral for Albert D B Taylor of 87 Manning Street was held yesterday at the Allen te Funeral Home Central Street with Rev. Paul R. Walker officiating. The pallbearers from Hudson lodge of Odd Fellows and Hudson Aerie attended. interment followed at Forestvale Cemetery.
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Hudson
Albert DB
Taylor
Manning Street
Allen Te
Central Street
Paul R. Walker
First Federated Church
Ashley C. Eddy
Teavers
Frank G. Kibilda
Walter Hogue
Ross Blake
Hudson Lodge of Odd Fellows
James van Buskirk
John J. Bremner
Bert R. Grant
Hudson Aerie
Forestvale Cemetery
Allen Estate
Noyes Seeks Town Highway Surveyor Post
Sudbury Harland H Noyes announces candidacy for Highway Surveyor in town election. He was defeated for reelection last year after 17 years in office. Gordon Hunter won last year, seen as a younger challenger. Political activity quiet for now with possible contests after nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Harland H. Noyes Hag
Gordon Hunter
Making Good in Theatrics Miss Ruth Noll Debuts
Miss Ruth Noll a Acton High School Class of 1937 graduate and Staley College scholarship student starred as the lead Doreas in White Iris at Marblehead last Friday evening. She is a sophomore debating team member meeting the senior ines team next week in Staley College where she will argue the affirmative on a motion about nomination versus popular vote. The performance drew a large audience and many friends praised her success in amateur theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Noll
Acton High School
Staley College
Marblehead
Mise Nol
Staley Coerce
Staley Coerce Next Week, Miss Nolt
Shower for Miss Patterson
A local society note announces a special shower for Miss Patterson, hosted by family and friends to honor her upcoming event. Attendees include relatives and neighbors from the community, with gifts hinted to be arranged for the occasion.
Lincoln Service Sermon By Rev Milbu At Universalist Church
In Lincoln the Universalist church held a morning service led by Rev Milbu who delivered a sermon titled On in the Announ. Parishioners gathered for the Sunday worship as part of the morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Universalist
A § Milbu
Hudson Bowed to Peters in Season Kickoff
In a season opener the Hudson team lost to Peters in a tense matchup. Peters led the scoring with key plays and steadied the offense for the win.
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Veentat Pass
Tabac
Selectman
Don Lenton W. Sims
Thomas
Patrick A. Frank DB. Riley
Edn Murphy
Bm Dames
Bya —Han
Everett Tvela
Gavin Taylor
James J. Bakun
John Johnson
Herb Youne
William V. Hansen
Michelantonio
Ree B. Ane Ee
Hitteridge
Trea
George Thane
W. Sims
Board of Public
John B. Hannon
Gyyer W. Fowler
al Howe
Alice M
R. ‘Dennston
Nicholas J. Ward Johnston
Hent Pontiva
Nce
Grange Whist Awards
Ales Ane Atel
Warren. Jones
Whist Club Awards
Mies
Bond
Bedford Club
Founders’ Day
Mrs. McGarry Garden Club
Mark
Iene Aie
Albert Taylor
Allert Chapel
Noyes
Aa Patterson
Pattersen
Fae ‘Newy Webkea Aten
Peters
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