Naval memories and show business highlights in one piece
A mixed prose snippet recalls Rear Admiral Willson and his Greenland patrols, Donald Macmillan’s sub arctic voyage, and the Labrador Gumdrop episode. It also notes Jack Benny’s Race Relations Honor Roll place, Benny’s rise from vaudeville to radio and film, and Grace Moore’s 1940 Metropolitan Opera ties with Montemezzi and Love of Three Kings.
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York
Ell Willson
Annapolis
Comder Willson
Greenland
Donald Macmillan
Mander
Lawrence
Adian Harbor
Labradore
Benny
Ulus
Albert Einstein
Rochester
Grace Moore
Music Box
Italy
Montemezzi
Metropolitan Opera
E Hee
Metropolitan
Miss Moore
Signor Stemezzi
Romie
Self Punishment Tale From A Foe Singed Self
A terse entry notes a self inflicted punishment by an unnamed foe. The fragment hints at self harm as a response to conflict, with no clear location or person identified and limited readable context.
Concord Man John Sterling 50 Dies After Illness
John R. Sterling of Concord died at 50 after a lengthy illness at Middlesex Sanatorium in Waltham. Funeral services were held at First Parish Unitarian church with Rev. Edward Perry Daniels officiating and burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. He formerly worked for R. H. White Company in Boston and leaves a wife Margaret, a daughter Beverly, his mother, three brothers and a sister.
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Concord
John R. Sterling
Middlesex
Waltham
First Parish Unitarian Church
Edward Perry Daniels
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Sterling
Cambridge
R. H. White Company
Boston
Margaret
Craig) Hayes
Beverly
Thoreau Court
Somerville
Middlesex Ends Hockey Season with OT Loss to Thayer Academy
Middlesex School bowed 2 to 3 in overtime to Thayer Academy at Bateman pond rink ending its hockey season last Wednesday. Johnny Winsor opened scoring, Warburton helped on the third frame, and Warburton again struck in overtime before injuries forced Bester to hospital and Hokanson to finish the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex School
Thayer Academy
Braintree
Winnners
Middlesex
Groton
Bateman Pond
Johnny Winsor
Warburton
Gibson
Sitors Bester
Hokanson
Aly
Maybees Top Topsies In Tournament Concord
In the ladies ten pit bowling league last week the Maybees scored a three point win over the last place Topsies 1443 to 1423. The Tagalongs upset the Merrymakers 1397 to 1268. High scorers included Alice Algeo Rita Bariteau 98 and Martha Dee Paggy Clark 90. Next matches Tuesday evening with Miss Mary Moynihan announcing pairings.
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Concord
Maybees
Alice Algeo
Rita Bariteau
Tarda Dee
Martha Dee
Paggy Clark
Concord Mothers Meet Postponed to March 10
The Concord Mothers Club monthly meeting moved from March 3 to March 10 due to a town meeting. It will be at 8 o clock in the parish house of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Guest speaker Mabel Thorne Wessman of Boston will discuss improving appearance and personality. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Whist Winners Named at Maynard VFW Auxiliary Event
At the Town House weekly whist night the door prize went to Mrs Elizabeth Newton. Prizes for Whist were awarded to Minnie Campbell Annie Scully Mrs Graham Amy Ryan and others. Maynard Post VFW planned a social for veterans at US Veterans Hospital Bedford on March 6 with entertainment led by Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Elizabeth ‘Newton
Minnie Campbell
Annie Scully
Graham
Amy Ryan
Va. Duckworth
Ethel Thane
Mary Newton
Elizabeth Newton
Fitzgerald
Florence Hanson
Ringo
Irs
Alice “Murphy
Maynard Post
Boy Scout Honor Court Draws Crowd in Concord
A large crowd attended the Boy Scout and Girl Scout event at the Girl Scout House on February 14. District Commissioner Morton R. Seavey acted as master of ceremonies, with Troops 51 33 and 49 delivering demonstrations on emergency mobilization First Aid and a skit. Badges and ranks were awarded to many Scouts including James DeNeil Grant Cressinger Richard Bedford Theodore Edwardson and Joseph Rinaldo among others. The program closed with a joint dance by Scouts and Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Morton R. Seavey
Scouts of
Feruary 14
West Concord
Seavey
Henry Schreiber
Sachem Council
William’ Anderson
Thomas Hoffman
Edward Hawks
Charles Harwood
Calvert Wilson
Richard Car-Skaden
Harrison Wadsworth
Paul Boyd
Arthur Gerry
James Rocks
George Denisevich
James Walker
Willis Pearson
Mr. Seavey
James DéNeil
Grant Cressinger
Tenderfoot
Richard ‘Bedford
Robert DeMars
Leo Dugan
Wesley Fiske
Theodore Edwardson
Richard Hewett
John O'Grady
Almon Sweetland
Edward Damon
Donald Rinaldo
Joseph Rinaldo
Joseph
Rinaldo
Richard, Bedford
Richard Hewet
Janes" Killoran
John LaBounty
John Gailfoil
Philip ‘Williams
Concord Salvation Army Drive Sets $1000 Goal
Burleigh L. Pratt, chairman of Concord’s Salvation Army drive sponsorship, aims for a $1000 objective. Julian W Ballou returns as campaign treasurer as the energetic committee works to raise funds from local contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Julian W Ballou
Leslie O Anderson
Sarah R. Bartlett
Wilfrid ‘H Bunker
Edward P Daniels
Joseph Dee
Bisie M Derby
Harry I. Dye
Robert E Goodwin
Eliot R Howard
Allan A. Kennedy
Samuel G Kent
Charles H Mason
H. Paul Larrabee
Henry A. Laughlin
Allister F MacDougall
John KR McManus
Maurice McWalter
Charles R Peck
Everett B Pierce
William G Ryan
Walter & Shaw, Jr
Kennet
R Teed
E. Payson ‘True
J. Josephine Tucker
Hubert M. Wardwell
Rawson A Warren
Lost Fight in Senate Delays Acton Package Goods Bill
A stalled package goods bill from Acton fell short in the Senate last week. Lawmakers debated interests tied to retailers and consumer protections as the measure failed to advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Senate
Concord Company H at Samp Edwards Camp Visit Note
Concord Company H MNG in training at Samp Edwards visits note detailing barracks officers and quarters, parade grounds and theatre, canteen, draft training plan, and recent personnel changes including promotions transfers and a new captain. The piece notes 68 men, 5 officers, and draft intake in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Samp Edwards
Concord Company H
MNG
Co. H Barracks
Co. 11
Norman L. Scherer
Mauricis Tee
Thomas F. McPhillips
Otis M Whitney
William A Haggerty
Haggerty
Engagement announced in Sudbury for Grace Godwin and Philip Way
The engagement of Miss Grace Godwin to Philip McL Way was announced in Sudbury. Godwin is an artist active with the Sudbury Women's Club and Sudbury Art Centre. Way is the son of Charles H. Way, Worcester Tech School graduate, now with Ludlow Manufacturing Co. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Grace Godwin
Philip McL
Way
Godwin
Sudbury Woman's Club
Sudbury Art Centre
Charles H. Way
Worcester Technical ‘School
Ludlow Manufacturing Co
Voting List Additions Sudbury Names Added to Register
At the board of registrars meeting the following individuals were added to the voting list Virginia W Clark John Caruso Irving Clukas Eliza J Dodge Warren D Dodge Virginia M Elims Lioyde Forsythe Kaalak Laine Margaret McCuddy Frederik McCuddy John Mercury George A Moore Georgia H Moore Josephine Rositeski Claire E Salo Anne M Van Dusen Edward B Van Dusen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Board of Registrars
Virginia W. Clark
John Caruso
Irving Clukas
Eliza J. Dodge
Warren D. Dodge
Virginia M Elims
Lioyde Forsythe
Kaalak Laine
Margaret McCuddy
Frederik McCuddy
John Mercury
George A Moore
Georgia H Moore
Josephine Rositeski
Claire E. Salo
Anne M. van Dusen
Edward B. van Dusen
Question to be voted at Annual Town Meeting on bill fate
The town to vote on the store question at Annual Town Meeting. The bill passed the Senate and was sent to the House for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
St Bernard’s CYO Nets Double Win at Monument Hall
St Bernard’s CYO teams split two victories Sunday at Monument Hall. The intermediate squad beat Middlesex School 42 24 for its ninth win. the juniors defeated St Bridget’s juniors of Framingham 26 14. Joe Moynihan led juniors with 12 points. Richie Crowe added 10. Paul Moynihan scored 21 for the intermediates, Frannie Horne 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bernard’s
Joe Moynihan
Richie Crowe
Wally Venti
Rene Beaudoin
Jackie Lynch
Jimmy Dee
Eddie ‘Horne
Jack Castor
Joey Dee
Georgie Barrett
Paul ‘Moynihan
Frannie Horne
St.Bernard’s C.Y
Moynihan
Look
Hanley
Mreece
OOO
Josh Bei Ae
Middlesex School
F. P Brown
Ig Fie
Chenoweth
Pah Sanford
Co Ee
Lambert
Reyeset
Sn Bek
Dyke” Farrell
Maynard-District 54 Draft Sees Seventeen Recruits
Se lective Service district 54 includes Acton Maynard Bedford Concord Lincoln Wayland Sudbury. Seventeen new draftees reported to the Concord Draft Board and will go to the Army receiving station in Boston. District 54 plans 42 more calls on March 5 bringing total to 93 for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Selective Service
Acton
Bedford
Concord
Lincoln
Wayland
Sudbury
Draft Board
Army
Boston
Corhituate
Evdcord
Paul H
Richard Maynard Francis
Eliot Desilers
Cochituate
Camp Edwards
Margaret Crowley and Mortimer J Lawlor wed in quiet ceremony
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Crowley of 11 Summit Street married Mortimer Joseph Lawlor of 39 Sudbury Street at St. Bridget's Church. Rev. P. David Welch officiated as relatives and friends attended a simple afternoon ceremony. The bride wore white taffeta with a pearl coronet and carried a bouquet of white flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Margaret
Elizabeth Crowley
Summitt Street
Mortimer Joseph Lawlor
Sudbury Street
St. Bridget’s Church
P. David Welch
Bhrice
Merion Ledgard
Requiem Mass for Michael Dichmond in Concord
Funeral services for 35 year old Michael Dichmond were held at Joseph Dee & Sons parlor and St Bernard's Church followed by a high requiem mass. Interment was in St. Bernard's Cemetery. He was a Lincoln native survived by his parents and nine siblings.
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Concord
Michael Dichmond
Joseph Dee & Sons
Bedord Street
St Bernard’s Church
St. Berhard’s Cemetery
Diamond
Lincoln
Michael Diamond
Turnpike Road
Concord Girl Weds Sudbury Man in Our Lady Help Church
Miss Rose Ruggiero daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Ruggiero of Harrington avenue wed John Caruso son of Mr and Mrs Michael Caruso of North Sudbury at Our Lady Help of Christians church Concord The ceremony was performed by Rev William F Shaughnessy The bride wore a white satin gown with tulle veil and lilies A reception followed at the bride's home Guests included Viola I matielli Edithino Lavoli and Jenn Lavoli The couple will reside on Harrington avenue after March 10th The groom works for the Boston and Maine railroad
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Rose Ruggiero
Lorenzo
Ruggiero
Harrington Avenue
John, Caruso
Michael Caruso
North
Sudbury
Our Lady Help
Christians’ Church
William F. Shaughnessy
Viola Imaittelli
Maynard
Edithatino
West Canna
Jenni¢ Lavoli
Ie Ek Ge
Anthony” Bastumélli
Sam
Ruggierd
Wes
Concord
Fred Trass
Boston’ and Maine Railroad
Thompson Bloods Celebrate 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Blood of Main Street Concord observed their 54th wedding anniversary at home with relatives and friends. Married in Pepperell, they have lived in Concord 52 years. Mr Blood retired 20 years ago after 22 years as an officer at the Concord Reformatory. Both served in town affairs. he was on the library committee and is a past noble grand of Concord lodge Odd Fellows. His wife served on the school committee. They have two sons Lt Col Kenneth T Blood in Washington DC and Prentice W Blood of West Acton plus two grandchildren and one great grandson.
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West
Concord
Thompson Blood
Main Street
Pepperell
Blood
Concord Reformatory
Noble Grand
Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows
Kenneth T., Blood
United States Army
Washington, D.C
Prentice W. Blood
West Acton
Births and Social Visits Highlight Weekend News
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Stephen Lowell at Emier son hospital in Concord last week. Mrs John Boyle and daughter Ruth and Mr George McCormack of Dorchester were weekend guests of Miss Eva Tucker on Parmenter Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lowell
Emierson Hospital
Concord
John Boyle
Ruth
Aon
George McCormack
Dorchester
Eva Tucker
Parmenter ‘Avenue
Bride Attendant in Blue Velvet at Local Nuptials
An honor attendant wore blue velvet with matching accessories and a two flowered turban. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of pink and blue flowers. James VY. King served as best man. The bride attended the local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James VY. King
42 Men from District 54 Called for March 5
Draft board 64 issues call for 42 men from District 54 to report March 5. Quota includes 17 Maynard, 7 Conto m, 2 Lincoln, Acton 3, Bedford 6, Wayland 6, Sudbury 1. Named selectees include James Henry French Jr West Acton Frederick Thornton Stoffel South Lincoln Thames Francis Lanigan Maynard and others across Maynard Bedford Wayland Concord South Acton and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
John Seaveiottl
Maynard — Emmanuel
George Lamonakia Conca
Harold James Lover
Maynard
John
Joseph McGovern
Francis
William, Bakun
Maynard William ‘Dunlop Holland
Acton
Guy Bearned
Chieves
Town House Fire Burned At Maynard Incendiary Origin
A fire at the Town House on a Thursday morning, believed arson sparked, caused damage estimated at 1500 dollars. The blaze started under the stairs on the first floor near the police department, with a second blaze suspected on the second floor. Firefighters arrived as the stairway area burned through to the upper level, and investigators from the state and marshal offices joined police in examining the scene. Patrolmen Zapene and Spratt, responding at 3 o clock, found the fire at 3 12 and raised the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
George T. Priest
James O'Neil
Misael Zapene
Wiliam ” Spratt
Acton Voter Registrations Add Names Across Precincts
Acton registrars visited three precincts this week adding numerous new voters to the rolls. Names listed include Agnes Johnson Ellis Johnson Mildred Newall Concetta DiDuca Vincent DiDuca Robert Ashley Margaret Slimond Harold Nichola Elizabeth Reed H Flanagan Florence Fannon Harriman King Layton Severoni Mel drum OToole Priest Reid and others.
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Acton
Actons
Agnes E. Johnson
Ellis C. Johnson
Great Road
Mildred J. Newall
Pope Road
Concetta
Vincent
DiDuca
Jreat Road
Soper
William Emerson
Robert BE. Ashley
Falter Street
Margaret ©. Slimond
Sylvia Street
Alice M. Warrar
Piper Jane Elinor
Richard 8
Arlington Street
Cecile M
Francis N. Layton
Central Street
Eleanor J. Severoni
Maassachusetts Avenue
Sylvia I
Thomas H. Meldrum
David L. O’toole
Kinsley Road
Anne ‘B
Kenneth Priest
Anne T. Reid
Summer Street
Nomination Filing Failure Feeds Town Clerk Contest
The article reports that Gord Taylor failed to file nominating papers for Town Clerk by the deadline, blocking his name on the ballot. It notes ongoing local contests for Selectman between Everett D Haynes and Ralph Hawes and between George H Goelke and T Leo Quinn with continued active discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gord Taylor
Taylor
Everett D. “Haynes
Ralph’ Hawes
George H. Goelke
Incumben
T. Leo Quinn
Ning
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Ichusetts Institute of Technology
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Ie Navy
Sadie
Marks
Ty Livingston
Radio Sprom
Love Thyighbor
H Fred Allen
Benny Kubesky
John Sterling
R.H. White Company
Mary Moynihan
BOY Scout Honor Court
Morton R
Seavy
Edward Hughes
Charles. Blocher
Willam
Ryan
Stanley Place
Chester Rapson
Warren Rapson
John Sheehan
Dana Tirre
Jack Merrick
Paul Larrabee
Joseph McKenna
Calvert ‘Wilson
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
B.L. Pratt
Salvation Army Appeal
MEN OF Concord CO
Edwards
Big Bourne
ST. Bernard's
Lunioreams
Margaret E. Crowley
M. J. Lawlor
Bride OF
Mrs. S.thompson
Aidon
Char
Henry Bingle
Ralph Charles Carlin
Bedford Thomas George O'Day, Jr
Charles Mary McGrath
Cone
Reino Arthur
Tuomanka
Maynard Herbert Jaques “Motley
Concord Cone
Frank
Latkiewics
Mays
Byron
Neyle Fish
Concorde
Walter Edward Whalen
Maynad
Nicholas Paul Kavalchuk
Maynard “Rliam
Frederick ‘Palmer
Gordon Taylor
Bison
Attorneys At Law
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J. Harrie McDonough Lambert H. Bigelow
Rice Bldg
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