Maynard War Price and Rationing Board Operates
The Maynard War Price and Rationing Board at Nason directs a price information service for consumers and retailers. J. E. Derosier chairs the panel with A. Morse as a member. Clerk Mrs. L. Callahan, a civil service employee, handles inquiries at the War Office each day. The board meets every Wednesday evening to hear complaints about price regulations and to advise the public.
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Maynard
Nason Mirect
Fuudice
J. E. Derosier
A. Morse
L.callahan
Civil Service
Ees
Rteere
Feynard Price and Hationing Card
Local Maynard Man Wins Pinochle at Camp Parks
The Black Cat weekly notes the pinochle victory by Joe Lubin and Joe Partyka challenging any two men for five games of ten points. Lubin, a Maynard native formerly with Murphy & Tanizgo, rose from class D to A after Pine School and Navy service, earning a class A diploma ring.
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Murphy & Tanizgo
Maynard
Bug House
Joe
Doric Lodge Holds Meeting with Degree Work
Doric Lodge A F and A M held its regular meeting in Magoni with degree work exemplified under Master Robert T. Dawes. An oyster stew was served by the collation committee.
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Hudson
Doric Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Robert T. Dawes
Nose Ring Tradition Among Upper India Noblewomen
Noble women of Upper India wear massive nose rings, some rivaling the size of their heads in the remarkable adornment trend.
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Upper
India
Maynard Board Issues Permits
Maynard board last week issued ration permits listing recipients and quantities. Several entries include tires for individuals Edward J. Flaherty Bernard Williams Matti Margon Jr and Marcelin Rouillard with various counts. Truck tires were issued to Joseph Bathrach for the Service Transportation Co and to Boston Edison Co for truck tubes. Gasoline quotas show John Howanski six gallons and Marion L. Jones seventeen gallons.
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Maynard
Edward J. Flaherty Bernard
Williams Matti Margon, Jr
Marcelin Rouillard
Helen Isnére
Eeerane
Helen Isn
Hazel Weymouth
Hernard Williams
Edward J. Flaherty
Joseph Bathrach
Sar Ol
Service Transportation Co
Boston
Edison Co
Joseph Pachrach
Ae Boston Edison Co
John Howanski
Marion L. Jones
Kiwi Survives as Nickname for Wingless Air Force Officer
A New Zealand air force officer earns the nickname Kiwi after being called the wingless bird of the country. The label reflects a local tongue in cheek about his flight status within the unit.
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New Zealand
Birth and military furloughs noted in Maynard items
Maynard residents report the birth of a son at Emerson Hospital Concord to Mr and Mrs Anthony Maskow of 13 Forest Street with mother and baby said to be well. Local men Norman Sime Ewald Johnson James Finch Delmar Kilkenny Philip Graceffa have completed Navy training at Sampson and are on furlough. Orrell Croft hosted a chicken pie dinner at Elk's Hall with cards and entertainment.
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Anthony Maskowsky
Forest Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Norman Sime
Ewald Johnson
James Finch
Delmar Kilkenny
Philip Graceffa
Navy
Sampson
N.Y
Buckingham Palace Installs Plumbing in Servants Quarters
The royal residence in England begins modern plumbing in the servants' quarters marking a significant upgrade. The project targets sanitation and convenience for palace staff, reflecting broader modernization efforts at historic sites.
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Palace
Buckingham Palace
Royal Residence
Engand
Convalescent Home Opens in Hudson
The Birch Knoll Convalescent Home at 50 Rutland Street in Hudson opened Monday under Mrs Gladys Foster Walsh HRN a Fall River native and Hudson resident for eleven years. The facility is modern with insulation fireproofing and is on a main bus line near rail facilities. Mrs Walsh supervises meals with nurse help and lists visiting hours 2 to 4 and 6 30 to 8 30 p m. Hudson 790 is the contact number and the home holds an A rating under state law.
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Birch Knoll
Rutland Street
Hudson
Gladys Foster Walsh
Fall River
Truesdale Hospital
Cambridge
Newton
Walsh
Silent Timing and Tact Ethical Maxim
The quote emphasizes the skill of choosing when to speak and when to remain silent. It highlights tact in communication as essential to effective discourse and interpersonal balance.
New Insecticide DDT Fights Body Lice in War
The U S army reports a new chemical weapon against body lice, insecticide DDT, effective for clothing protection for a month and lethal to room flies for three months. It shows promise against 40 to 50 pests and may have wide postwar uses.
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Washington
United States Army
Army
Army Medical Department
Agriculture Department
Fies
I Ae Medical Department
Geigy
Frm
6N Employment Ag
W. E. Dove
E. F. Knipling
Soldier Tells a Soldier How It Feels to Be His
Advanced Allied Headquarters in New Guinea reports William Barkay of Bayside New York evacuated wounded from New Britain shares a hospital chat with General Douglas MacArthur. Barkay recalls the general’s empathy and praises him as “some guy.”
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Allied
New Guinea
William Barkay
Bayside
L.I
New Britain
Barkay
Douglas Mac-Arthur
Batkay
Cork Substitute From Farm Wastes Announced
Washington reports a new cork substitute equal to cork disks for bottling foods and beverages. The product uses pith and fibers from farm wastes with animal or vegetable glues and sugars, apple honey or glycerine.
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Washington
Agricultural Research Administration
Department of Agriculture
Maynard Gives 912 Dollars to March of Dimes Fund
Hertwell H. Flood reports Maynard donated 912 dollars to the March of Dimes fund. Six hundred forty five dollars came from local theatre collections. The remainder was deposited in businesses in the town, a sizable total for a town of seven people.
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Maynard
March of Dimes
Hertwell H. Flood
National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis
Cal Theatres
Ill at Hospital Draws Family Note
A fragment shows Albert Hodges, son of Mrs Albert Hodges, ill at Concord Hospital. The note indicates Hodges is unwell and hospital care is being sought.
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Albert “Hodges
Albert- Ni Hodeh
Concord
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