Frievids Honor Birthday Party and Local Notices
Frievids of Mrs Katr Kovkinen on Dartmouth street held a surprise birthday Eve with gifts a money purse cake flowers and refreshments. Sergeant Eino Wettu left for Camp Gruber Oklahoma after a furlough at his mother's Tremont street home. Co operative Society meeting postponed to Feb 28 due to severe cold with Parker organization hosting. A recent card tournament at Jerry Nee's home awarded prizes and a challenge to cribbage or bridge.
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Frievids
Katr
Kovkinen
Dartmouth Street
Eino Wettu
Camp Gruber
Gklanoma
Tremont Street
Co-operative Society of' Aanynara
Parker . Org
Aynand
Jerry Nee
Local Ration Board Makes Vehicle and Gear Inspections
Maynard residents hear from the Ration Board on motor vehicle inspections and ration stickers for A B C categories. Sgt Taito Qrekula and H Wilcox changes of address noted as part of wartime homefront updates.
School registration drive extends into evenings for help
Local teachers will assist with registrations this week from 2 to 8 p m offering extended hours. Parents are urged to bring completed forms and required documents as guidance staff travel across days to accommodate busy schedules.
Maynard Man Stationed at Camp Polk La
Second Lieutenant Theodore N. Bachrach of Maynard Mass joins the 11th Armored vision under Major General Edward H. Brooks at Camp Polk Louisiana. Assigned to the 42nd Armored Regiment, he earned his commission at Fort Knox Kentucky after ROTC service at the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Polk
Theodore N. Bachrach
Maynard
Mass
11Th Armored Vision
Edward H. Brooks
42Nd Armored Regiment
Bachrach
Fort Knox
Keis
Polk
R.O.T.C
University of Alaama
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Ehrach
Acton St
Ard
New England Youths Accepted as Apprentice Seamen
Boston resident Francis Hansen age 17 of Maynard Massachusetts is among youths selected by the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board at Causeway Street as Apprentice Seamen under a rule allowing 17 year olds who graduate or will graduate before June 30. Hansen will hold the rating until his 18th birthday and graduation at which time he becomes a Naval Aviation Cadet and enters active training. He attends Maynard High School and has letters in football basketball and track. He serves on the Student Council magazine staff and dance and picture committees and enjoys photography stamp collecting and building model planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Depald
Francis Hansen
William V. Hansen
Great Rd
Maynard
Massachusettes
New England
Naval Aviation ‘Cadet Sélection ‘Board
Causeway Street
Séaman Hansen
Maynard High School
Maynard Robert Lester Visits Home From Merchant Marine
Robert Lester of the U S Merchant Marine unexpectedly dropped in on his parents at 29 Arthur Street last Wednesday. He arrived from Yes land to vote at the Citizens Caucus after being away since November 11, stopping at St John’s Newfoundland for repairs and gathering stories of Icelanders. He met an American soldier from Stoneham and a cousin from the same town. Lester plans to ship out again after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Obert J. Lester
U. S. Merchant Marine
Robert Lester
Arthur St
Robert
Yesland
Citizens’ Caucus
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Stoneham
Young
Lester
Russo and Sons Store Converts Heating Cratemeng
A local store run by James Russo and Sons has converted its heating cratemeng coal handling according to Maynard ration guidelines. The note reflects adjustments in supply or distribution amid rationing policies.
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James Russo & Sons
Maynard
Community Grange Activities Highlight Local Meeting
The Gre Sheridan page details a busy schedule with garden talks and floral displays led by Mrs. George, Milton Duclos, and Ruth Duclos. Ann Dora Hazel Rob Snide Sims Lilian Freshmeats served by the committee. Meetings set for February 25 at Mrs. George Cre and March 3 at Grange Hall feature programs on Lineage Gardens and Cut Flowers. The Ladies Degree Team hosts at Ina Edwards home with music by Leslie Sims and A erin Hird. A large chorus from Maynard Grange rehearses under Mrs. Sheridan with Grace Whitney Ruth Woodworth and Esther Sims.
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Gre Sheridan
George
Roth
Milton Duclos
Ruth
Harry Bumpus
Dora Jr
Alfred” Favors
Ann Dora
Hazel
Rob Snide Sims
Lilian
Maynard. Com
George Cre
Tor
Victory
Roll Gall
Edmund Whitney
Keepine Gram
Yrsmund Whiteey
Leslie Sims
Naehmepntsavill
Elea
Nor Mariano
Ira
Ghton
Ina Edwards
Esther Sims
Pauline
Sims
Toa
Sunday worship services sponsored by Edmund Lindsey
Service schedule notes a coffee hour closing the service and a Sunday worship at 3 p m following a 10 a m Sunday School. Edmund Lindsey is listed as sponsor for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Lindsey
Union Services Planned By Methodist and Congregational Churches
Reverend Herbert F Fulton to lead a Sunday 10 45 a m union worship with topic A Christlike God The choir will prepare special music The Church School meets at usual times Youth Fellowship to discuss Personality and Creative Thinking A combined youth group will gather Wednesday in the Congregational Church plants memory flowers for former workers in the meals service fundraiser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Herbert F Fulton
Air Raid Signals and Immediate Civil Defense Instructions
A historical guide explains the air raid siren signals blue and red, and the actions for civilians. It instructs turning lights off, seeking shelter, and moving to the nearest shelter during red or blue signals.
Massachusetts Faces Fats Shortage Ration Push Urges Saving
A Washington report notes Massachusetts lags its quota on fats and greases while urging citizens to ration kitchen fats. Officials warn shortages affect meat and explosives supplies, calling for daily small fat savings to meet government targets.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Bay State
Tel
Rationing Cuts Shoes Per Person In Hudson
Special to This Paper estimates that buying only three pairs of shoes yearly under the new order will reduce per person consumption to 0.7 pairs. Hudson’s total will drop to about 8042 pairs, while local retail demand remains robust, with shoe business growth from 21000 dollars in 1939 to an estimated 31500 dollars in 1942 as town employment holds steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson
Uncle Sam
Department of Commerce
Fragmentary OCR Item on Auction or Sale
Readable text notes a jewel and other items with mention of a higher price. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable from the fragment.
Ration Board Reports Tin Ration Board Reports Tin
Local board releases detailed ration allocations listing names and quantities for Grade 1 2 and 3 passenger tires retreads passenger tubes and truck tires. Notable entries include Dr Samuel Cremer Alton White James V Colombo Florence Hanson and Francis Mulcahy among others with specified counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Boari
Samuel Cremer
Alton White
Francis Mule
Matti Kanges
Karl. Hills
James V. Colombo
Antonio Tanzo
Florence Hanson
Karl Sr
Marjamaa
Florence Hans Francis Mulcahy
Toivor P
Erickson
Charles F
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Taito
Qrekula
Hemareke
Old
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Tremont St
H. Wilcox
Brook Street
Renin
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Algutolstz Wit
Waltenniston
Wipdugh
Botton - Ware
Ted Es
Whdh Kiloeverien
Sahl Starla
Oods
Marly
Lieut
Theodore ‘N. Bachrach
Armored ‘Division
Naval Board
Clifford Grove
Waltham
Ieee Amle
Caulj
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Margaret Curtis
Massaachusetts Salvage Committee
War Production Roa
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LO Bee
Sea Ltd
Allel al
Rexall Drug Store
Rexall
Texsk Product
U. S.P
Vicks
Borh
Aryase
Remember the Fox Drug Store
Bigham & Sons, Inc
South ST. Waltham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Select
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Assahet'club, Inc
Aind At
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Commonwealth
Charles FP
Arthur’ S
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E Ponald
Sera
Nasal
Maynai
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Selectmen
Walter’ Cheslak
William Stockwell
Joseph P. Dineen
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