Acton Veterans Letter Encourages Town’s Lads In War Effort
Commander H L Leu tor Edwards Quimby Legion prints a letter to Acton servicemen urging dedication to finishing a wartime job. The note cites World War II hardships, dedication, and unity, with tributes from local veterans and a dedication ceremony at the Acton town hall.
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H. L. Leutor Edwards-Quimby
Acton
Pearl Harbor
Wake
Sinidad
Miaguillon
Acren
American Legion
Buddy
Hawaii
Quimby
Post
O. H. 182Nd Infantry
A.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Leasher
American Legion of
Washingtons Birthday Observances and Letters From Service Men
Nation marks George Washingtons birth on February 22 with flags raised at the Washington Monument, Army exercises, and pilgrimages to Mount Vernon. In New York a yearly Washington birthday event honors two children for truthfulness as the most truthful boy and girl. Letters from veterans express gratitude and resolve for victory and return home, mentioning Army service and appreciation for supportive messages.
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George Washington
Washington Monument
Capital
Mount Vernon
New York
Washington
Edgar Widman
Roberta Straus
Newbold ‘Morris
Washington Denies King's Crown Offer in 1782
In a May 22 1782 episode at Newburgh, officers urged George Washington to become king to stabilize the army and nation. Washington rejected the proposal with a sharp letter warning against such schemes and urging loyalty to the republic.
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George Washington
Fheé
Revolutionary Army
Washington
America
Newburgh
Hudson
Cornwallis
Congress
Lewis
Nicola
Henry Cabot Lodge
Sane Yat
Caesar
Riea
Low Rent West Acton Lower Flat For Rent
Three rooms and bath with gas lights range new enamel sink and tub oak floors central location near railway. Monthly rent 16 dollars. Agent A Milbery Acton 416.
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West Acton
R.R
A. Mlilbery
Tel
Acton
Bedford Town Election Faces Three Contests March First
Bedford voters will decide three town offices on March 1 with a Board of Selectmen race between James H. Joyce and Harden L. Bodkin, a School Committee contest between Louise K. Brown and Catherine S. Harrison, and a Road Commissioner race pitting John L. Jewett against Albert W. Clifford. The annual town meeting is set for March 8 at 8 p.m. in the School Auditorium.
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Bedford
Board of Selectmen
James H. Joyce
Harden L. Bodkin
Louise K. Brown
Catherine S. Harrison
John L. Jewett
Albert W. Clifford
Bedford P T A Founders Day Program Recap
The Bedford P T A celebrated Founders Day in the School Auditorium last Thursday afternoon. After routine business a music and readings program was presented. Mrs. Charles Higgins awarded past presidents with pins, a birthday cake lit with candles accompanied refreshments and a social hour in the lunch room.
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Bedford
Parent-Teacher Association
Charles Higgins
Emerson Hospital January 1943 1948 report figures
Emerson Hospital reports January figures with 43 surgical and 27 medical cases plus 34 obstetrical cases. 84 infants born and 56 operations. Auto accidents 2. Daily averages 35.3. Largest in hospital 47 and smallest 35. Discharged 133. Stillbirths 0.
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Concord
Edna D. Price
Emerson Hospital
Death Notice for George A. Riley
Bedford residents mourn the sudden death of George A. Riley of Old Billerica Road. Funeral plans have not been announced.
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George A. Riley Bedford
George A. Riley
Old
Billerica Rd
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Sime
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Herbert Merriam Jr
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Califea
God
Frederick Conquest
Co. D
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Offa
Yours Truly, Sgt. ‘Péter Duggan
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T.d.br
Forte Lewis
Gyrell
Pfe
Richard Shaw
Philers
American Legion Post
Aladia
Acton 7
D. W. Pike
Taro
Christmas Club
Middlesex Institution
Maynard, Mass
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Iit
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Lis
Tux U. & Office
Army
Maynard
West
R. C. Cobb
X. Macurda
Optometry
Bedford Town
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Radio Electric Service
Main
St Hudson Tel
Uw 19
California
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Texas
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Les
Ron
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Tehouse
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Sc Hunt Club
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Amore Wheat Bread
Rolls England
Marvel Sag
Wilson
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