Tide of toys floods Philadelphia for Europe campaign
A Philadelphia pier brims with picture books dolls blocks and cowboy suits as the American Legion drives a tide of toys to Europe. The campaign aims to aid postwar children and counter Communist propaganda with gifts sent through CARE to multiple European nations.
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Delaware River
Europe
American Legion
Legion
Philadelphia
Pier 38 South
Edward P. McGinnis
California
Arkansas
Connecticut
Virginia
Tide of Toys
Pennsylvania
James H. Duff
Mr. McGinnis
McGinnis
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Germany
Austria
Greece
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Poland
Yugoslavia
Cancer seminar planned by committee in Concord
On Committee Concord Mrs Joseph J. Ecker Jr 56 Sudbury road is a member of the general committee planning a cancer seminar to be held Monday night January 23. The program uses a corps of volunteer workers in each community to bring cancer facts to the public under the Massachusetts Division of the American Cancer Society.
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Concord
Joseph J. Ecker, Jr
Sudbury Road
Massachusetts
American Cancer Society
New England Businessmen urge tax equalization and loophole closing
Louis P. Tonoli of Clinton Mass representing the National Associated Businessmen spent a week in Washington assessing how New England lawmakers view tax issues affecting business. He argues for closing loopholes and taxing competitive nonprofits and government firms, citing potential Treasury gains and possible wartime tax repeal. He expects New England support to push Congress toward broader taxation measures.
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Washington, D. C
Louis P. Tonoli
Clinton, Mass
New England
National Associated Businessmen
Washington
Congress
Truman
Tonoli
Aime Forand
Rhode Island
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
TVA
Mississippi Barge ‘Line
Virgin Island
Father Divine
Newark
New Jersey
United States
Associated Businessmen
Eggs Sell For Five Cents A Dozen In Tampa Price War
Tampa stores wage a price war with eggs at five cents a dozen. One shop offered eggs for a nickel per dozen while another tied a dozen eggs to each pound of sausage in a local grocery promotion.
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Tampa, Fla
U.P
Tampa
14 Regular Officers Added At Massachusetts Reformatory
West Concord superintendent John C. Dolan announces the appointment of 14 permanent correction officers at the Massachusetts Reformatory. The new officers are Nicholas S. Genakos Petro Veres John A Varoski Stephen J Rourke Frederick F Taylor Jr Leopold E Stec John C Coulter Leo J Farley Leo A Burgoyne Henry E Dahl Daniel J Toohey James A Veves John L Farrell and James D Connai.
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West Concord
John C. Dolan
Massachusetts Reformatory At
Nicholas S. Genakos
Petro Veres
John A. Varoski
Stephen J. Rourke
Frederick F. Taylor, Jr
Leopold E .Stec
John C. Coulter
Leo J. Farley
Leo A. Burgoyne
Henry E. Dahl
Daniel J. Toohey
James A. Veves
John L. Farrell
James D. Connai
Engagement of Elsa Tuttle to Edward Damon announced
Mrs. Wilfred K Tuttle of Billerica announces the engagement of her daughter Elsa Ann Tuttle to Edward Kennan Damon son of Mr and Mrs Winslow J Damon of West Concord. Elsa attended Katharine Gibbs School and Emerson College. Edward holds a Bowdoin BS, is at Ohio State graduate school, and is a US Navy veteran. No wedding date set.
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West Concord
Concord
Leopold E. Stee
John C
Wilfred Kirkegaard Tuttle
Billerica
Elsa Ann Tuttle
Edward Kennan Damon
Winslow J. Damon
Main Street
Tuttle
Katharine Gibbs
Boston
Emerson College
Damon
Bowdoin College
Ohio State University
US Navy
Coming Events Of The Week In Concord
A diary of local meetings and events in Concord and West Concord from Monday to Friday. Included are scouts meetings Boy and Girl, Odd Fellows and Rebekah activities, band concerts with Concord and Lexington, town warrant filings, and civic group gatherings at town buildings, churches, and schools. The note closes with a fossil detail about Eohippus, the Dawn Horse with three hind toes and four fore toes.
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Selectmen’s Office
West Concord
Union Church
Concord
Peter Bulkeley
Ars
Harvey Wheeler
Concord Board of Selecter
Wilow Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Dont Thaw Frozen Pipes With Open Flames Warns Bureau
Marlboro reports a cold snap highlights fire risks from using blow torches and other methods to thaw frozen pipes. The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau provides avoidances and urges hiring a plumber, avoiding flames, lye, or drain solvents, and using proper boiler and radiator care to prevent costly damage and fires.
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Bureau
County Commissioners Elect Rogers Chairman for Sixth Term
The County Commissioners at the courthouse reappointed Melvin G. Rogers of Tewksbury as chairman for a sixth consecutive term. Members William G. Andrew of Cambridge and James A. Cullen of Winchester also serve four-year terms. Rogers faces re election in November.
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Glancy News Service
Cambridge
Melvin G. Rogers
Tewksbury
William G. Andrew
James A. Cullen
Winchester
Andrew
Cullen
Rogers
G.O.P. Attacks Dever Cut in Chapter 90 Highway Aid
Republicans in the Massachusetts House condemn Governor Dever for a 25 percent Chapter 90 highway funding cut, reducing the $4 million appropriation to $3 million while preserving smaller town aid. House Leader Charles Gibbons denounces inflated Bureau figures and accuses Dever of political posturing.
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Arthur W. Woodman
Boston
Charles Gibbons
Stoneham
Dever
House
Gibbons
Position Wanted Chauffeur and Handyman Seeks Local Work
Reliable young man with experience seeks position as chauffeur and handyman with a family in Concord or nearby towns. Availability immediate, references available.
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Concord
Boston Health Protection Clinic Seeks Written Appointments
Dr Claire F Ryde administrator announced a mass screening program in Boston with nearly 2 500 requests to date and late April targets. The project, funded by Massachusetts Health and federal partners, offers evening appointments and may end June 30 at the Protection Clinic.
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Boston
Claire F
Massachusetts Ciety
Achusetts Depar Health
U. S. Service
Massach Society
M Heart Association
England
Protection Clinic
N Center Hospital
Prison Avenue
Boston 11
Mass
Gallagher Our Lady's Organist Seeks New Direction
An organist from Our Lady's church, David Young of Marys Waltham, steps in at Gallagher Our Lady's 4 and at the M reformatory to cover duties. Frances Dow leads the choir while the article notes the man’s unseen qualities beyond his public role.
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Our Christians
Cord
David Young
Mary’s Waltham
West Concord
John Kerns
Beca
Gallagher Ganist
Frances Dow
Heads Who Want to As They Can Tom Partments Appear Ant
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Concord Rainbow Girls Elect New Officers at Meeting
The Concord Rainbow Girls elected principal officers at the regular meeting held last Saturday night at the Masonic Temple. Lorraine Simms was chosen worthy advisor with Sylvia Hope as associate worthy advisor and Con stance Burk charity among others. installation set for January 21 after a 6 30 p.m. supper at the hall.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Girls Tok
Masonic Temple
Barbara Hall
Lorraine Simms
Sylvia Hope
Constance Burk
Charity
Beverly Chaffee
Hope
Janice Beharrell Faith
Shirley Craig
Judith Hamblin
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182Nd Infantry
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Lexington
Cary Memorial Hall
Concord Council
Monument Hall
Concord Grange
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Weston Town Hall
Veterans Building
Concord Rotary Club
Howard Johnson
Department of Defense
Vhote
Melvin P. Rogers
G.O.P
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Concord Iw
Wilson Lumbber CO
Best Builders
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Concord Rainbow Assembly
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