Acton Tire Quota Details January 192?
Louis Fierra of West ton received Certificate 699609 from Acton Ration Board No 41 allowing two tires and two tubes for his truck carrying market produce to Boston. Acton January quotas include eight tires and six tubes for trucks and buses. three tires and tubes for passenger cars.
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Cton
Louis Fierra
Westton
Acton Ration Board
Boston
Genevieve Creeley
Bursaw Gas A Oil Company
Louis Apra
Acton
Gsenger
Bursaw Enters Welfare Board Race in Acton
Burton Bursaw files for the Acton Welfare Board vacancy joining a likely three candidate field. The younger Bursaw has run the family oil business after his father H. W. Bursaw and Edward J. Burn, with schooling at Fisher College and the New Haven accounting program.
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Acton
Welre
Burton B. Bursaw
Bursaw
Ted
H. W. Bursaw
Edward J. Burn
Fisher Busess College
Cambridge
Niley School of Accounting
Rédad
Aew
Racer Welfare Board
Local race sees Roache and Backman in reelection bid
In the upcoming contest Larry Roache and incumbent Carl Backman vie for votes. Backman seeks another term while Roache campaigns against him in a tight municipal race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Roache
Carl Backman
War era talk hints at duty and thrift amid shortages
A reader letter discusses defense work for a young graduate faced with a childcare option at a nearby headquarters. It questions rationing, sugar hoarding fears, and the impact of clothing and tires on war effort. The piece cites Roosevelt and broadcasts warning of dark days ahead while urging united resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sticks
New England
Acton Grange Plans Dance Night February 20
Acton Grange will present an entertainment and dance at Town Hall on Friday February 20. Radio stars Jimmie and Dick and the Knowlton trio are listed among the performers for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Grange
Town Hall
Jimmie and
Knowlton
Local Music Show Promises Lively Acton Broadcast Accident Report
Mirimba xylophone banjo and bass fiddle plus Charlotte Knowlton promise a lively show with Jimmie and Dick broadcasting for four years on WER WABI Bangor and WBZ WBZA Boston and Springfield. Mrs Levi Perkins in charge. In Acton one accident occurred on slippery eastern Massachusetts roads. Elliott Henderson injured lightly after his car hit a tree on Concord road.
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Charlotte Knowlton
Jimmie and
WER
WABI
Bangor
WBZ
WBZA
Boston
Springfield
Levi Perkins
Acton
Massachusetts
Elliott Henderson
Chestnut Street
Margaret S. Henderson
Pickney Street
Concord
Henderson
Justice and Mercy in a Daniel Webster Quote
A short, historical quotation reflecting on justice as the great interest of man on Earth as stated by Daniel Webster. The line emphasizes moral duty and civic principle drawn from 19th century discourse.
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Justice of Man
Earth
Daniel Webster
Acton Briefs Highlight Local Medical Aides And Club News
Iver Peterson was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in Twombly's Ambulance with a nasal hemorrhage and kept under observation for 24 hours. Miss Lillian Hogaboom fractured her hip after falling in her yard and was taken to Emerson Hospital by Twombly Ambulance. Mrs Ormal S. Laffin and Katherine Winsley attended a State Federation Club Institute at the YWCA in Boston. The Federation urged monthly clubs institutes from October to May for all Massachusetts Women’s Clubs. Miss Martha Walther completed probation at Carney Nursing School and received her cap at Carney Hospital. A board meeting of the Acton Woman's Club occurred at Acton Center. Officers for the Readers' Club were elected: G M Hawkes secretary, Irving Howe Maynard treasurer, L B Ashley South Acton press, B J Inneson South Acton benefit. Florence Harriman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Harriman, West Acton, was accepted into a 14 month intensive nurse training at the Household Nursing Association School in Boston.
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Lillian. B. Hogaboom
Central Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Twombly
Ormal 'S. Laffin
West Acton
All Womens Clubs
Mascarhnsetta
Martha Walther
Carney Nursing School
South Boston
Carney Hospital
Acton High School
Austin Berkeley
South Acton
Charles M. McConnell
Boston University School of Theology
Acton Woman's Club
Acton Center
Henry Cappell
Maynard
Irving Howe
L. B. Ashley
B.’ J. Inneson
Florence E Harriman
Maynard Harriman
Central’ Street
School For Attendant Nursing
The
Household Nursing Association of
Boston
Acton Men to Register at Town Hall
Third registration of male citizens born on or after February 17 1697 and on or before December 31 1901 will be held on Sunday February 16 from 9 to 5 and Monday February 17 from 7 to 9 at Town Hall Acton Center Fire House South Acton and the Woman's Club West Acton. Each person not previously registered must present himself under Selective Service laws.
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Acton
United Sta
Town Hall
Aicton Center
South
Woman’s Club
West Acton
Commonweath
Poor Worldlings Much Wealth How Little They Enjoy
A compact reflection contrasts wealth with the enduring limits of worldly pleasure. A short meditation by the era’s moralizing voice underscores transient riches and human folly.
Concord-Anne Hills High Notes Highlight Student Activity
Concord Annee Hills notes list D A R Good Citizenship selection for one girl from each state to Washington. Thirty three girls knit for Junior Red Cross under Lillian Brier. Debating teams Groton and Concord debated military training policy. Air raid drill and GE engineer C M Ripley spoke on power for war and mass production.
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Concord
Anne Hills
Washington
Charles. Towle
Red Cross
Lillian Brier
Frances Murphy
Anne Meckenzie
Margaret Coan
Flavia DeMars
Martha Dee
Betty Hart
Beatrice Sweetland
Virginia
1940Ospiryay Oudbn
aWogsa Thayer
Theresa Sigman
Diana Teele
Diana Scupham
Jean Walker
Patricia Ahern
Edith Fenton
Frances Halloran
Eva Langilie
Connie Payne
Barbara Liberty
Jean Tombeno
Rose Moynihan
Marie Mills
Marilyn Porter
Katheryn Murphy
Gretta Snider
Domenica Scimone
Ella Mazzeo
Nancy Mason
Elizabeth Mee- Breen
Marie Hayes
Norma Sweetland
Mary Richardson
Groton High School
Concord, High
United States
James Walker
Richard Kurtz
GC. E. Wilson
Elmer -Robinson
Florence’, Angier
Groton
Charlotte Rohan
Rita Coyne
Gven
C. M. Ripley
General Electric Company
Mr. Ripley
Ripley
Concord Sunday Services and Golden Text Lesson
Concord churches announce Sunday services at 10 45 a m and a Sunday school session at the same time. A Wednesday testimonial meeting occurs at 745 p m with readings from Isaiah 25 9 and Psalms 66 8 9 and selections from Science and Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Churches of Christ, Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Mary Baker Eddy
Gems of Thought and Donations Highlight Maynard Red Cross
A collection of quotes on affliction prosperity and adversity appears alongside donor notices from Maynard. The Maynard Red Cross reports contributions totaling 50.00 from local clubs and companies, including the Soani Sew Club Marlborough and WIndacon Gas, to the War fund, with funding quoted and Bismarck’s schools quote cited.
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Maynard
James Mahoney
Maynard Branch
Red Cross
Soani Sew Club
Marlborough
Whndacon Gas Company
Maynard Teachers Club
Red Crogs War Fund
Selective Service registration set for February 15 and 16
The third registration window opens Sunday February 15 and Monday February 16 in Maynard at the school auditorium. Frank S. Sanderson town clerk and John G. Brayden head the effort with veteran registrars from World War I and II. Registration runs 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday and 7 am to 10 pm on Monday with teachers and volunteers aiding turnout.
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Maynard
Frank
Sanderson
John G. Brayden
Board of Registrans of Voters
Brayden
Reginald P. Sawyer
Anne Pasakarnis
Eleanor
Ruling on Automobiles in Middlesex County Rationing
Maynard J Ledgard announces that Middlesex County auto rationing shifts to the Cambridge Rationing Board. Pre January 1 cars released Feb 12 to Feb 26 on purchaser's application. Evidence may include motor vehicle registration, MV registration filing, or a full sale contract with proof of payment and dealer stock.
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Maynard
James J. Ledgard
Maynard Tire Rationing Board
Neeere Tire
Midlesex County
Cambridge Rationing Board
City Hall
Cambridge
Boc
Ihe
Cay
Registry of
Motor Vehicles
Bedford Town Caucus Names School Committee Winners
The Bedford annual town caucus in the Town hall Friday night selected four for the school committee three year terms. Daniel E. Perkins declined nomination. Henry C. Isner nominated. Winners include George M. Dimond Irvin Mr B Dodd and John H i. For two year term Mrs John Brown won over Mrs Lewis Webber. Other offices were uncontested. The next town election is March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Daniel E. Perkins
Henry C. Isner
George M. Dimond
Irvin M R
Nk B. Dodd
John H. i
John Brown
Lewis Webber
Antiuel Town
Quote on blame, God, and human responsibility
A reflective line by Woods Hutchinson states that humans shape divinity through their dirt and carelessness, arguing we should not blame God for the faults of mankind. The quote emphasizes self-accountability in moral outcomes.
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God
Woods Hutchinson
Maynard Woman Dies After Newfoundland Roots
Maynard resident Mrs. Andatasig Tobin died Sunday at home after a long illness. Born in Newfoundland she lived in Maynard for many years. She is survived by her husband Michael Tobin a daughter Mrs. Elizabeth and two grandchildren. A funeral mass was held at St Bridgets Barn with neighbors and friends in attendance.
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Maynard
Andatasig
Michael Tobin
Cival
Newfoundland
Elizabeth
St. Bridgets Barn
Charity Begins Play Benefits Red Cross In Maynard
Maynard Matic Club staged a charity play to aid the Red Cross at J Street Hall on a Wednesday in February. A large audience applauded the ensemble, with England visitors from Key Homestead in Stow performing. Barclay Tatler and his son Henry played leads, with Henry directing, and cast members included Rita Foley Eleanor Flaher Nelson Sikka Bara Jordan Hien Laosalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Matic Club
Benefit of the Red Cross
J Street
Welle A
Young
England
Éva
Stow
Barclay B. Tatler
Henry
Henry Tatler
Rodney
David B Rita Foley
Eleanor Flaher
Flah ‘Nelson
Sikkabara
Jordan
Hien
Laosalo
Maynard contributions fund exceeds 2500 for woolen mill
Sidney E. B. Mee as treasurer notes contributions and funds for Maynard American Woolen exceed 2500 in the 9800 allotted. Maynard's quoted remarks are cited.
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Torchife
Sidney EB
Maynard Contributions
Maynard American Woolen
Nation
Maynard
Sudbury ARC Fund Expenditure Exceeds Target
Sudbury ARC Fund record shows a spend of 9188.46 with reports of a by good style exceeding criteria and a drive by the Red Crows. details on the misbalance are limited in the fragment.
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Sudbury
Red Crows
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