Britannia's War Secretary Stirred by Reform Foes
In a complex British political surge, Stanley’s war secretary appointment fuels talk of a reconciliation with extreme right circles and shifts in army leadership. Hore-Belisha’s reforms face appetite for appeasement critics as Churchill-era parallels surface amid Saudi and Islamic bloc tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hore-Belisha
War Office
Chamberlain
Mr. Hore- Belisha
Stanley
England
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Suez Canal
India
Saudi Arabia
Ibn Saud
Dig Within The Fountain Of Good
A compact reflection on inner virtue from Marcus Aurelius urging self-exploration as the source of ongoing good. The quote emphasizes that goodness emerges when one looks inward and cultivates the mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Taxpayers Meeting At Colonial Inn Elects Officers
At the annual Concord Taxpayers Association meeting held in Colonial Inn last Thursday evening, officers were elected for 1940: President Eugene G Kraetzer Jr, vice president Thomas L Sanborn, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Howard W Kent, and directors Egbert Montague Mrs Dan Smith Mrs Robert Moore Edward W Sheehan Eric Smith Arthur Brooks Mrs Charles Hutchinson John Codding and Mrs Kent. A joint meeting with the Concord League of Women Voters was voted for sometime during February.
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Concord
Oncord ‘Taxpayers Association
Colonial Inn
Eugene G Kraetzer Jr
Thomas LL Sanborn
Howard W Kent
Egbert Montague
Dan Smith
Robert Moore
Edward W. Sheehan
Eric. ‘Smith
Arthur Brooks
Charles Hutchinson
John Codding
Kent
Concord League of Women Voters
Reverend Glenn Preaches at Middlesex Chapel in Concord
Concord notes report Rev C Leslie Glenn of Christ Church Cambridge as guest preacher at Middle sex Chapel last Sunday afternoon. Also listed are Arrigo Soffriti and Willie Huisman returning from a southern automobile trip via New York City and Washington. Mrs Sadie Hawley hospitalized at Emerson Hospital after an appendectomy. The Thoreau Group met at Mrs H D H Williams home on Monument Street. David Williams of the Young Republican Club reported improved after grippe. Mr and Mrs Philip Goldthwaite South Acton welcomed a son born January 14 at Emerson Hospital. Harvard club headmaster’s banquet attendees included Charles Francis Adams, class of 1888, head of the Rope riders at rd, guest speaker at the head table.
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Middlesex Chapel
C. Leslie Glenn
Christ Church, Cambridge
Arrigo Soffriti
Willie Huisman
New York City
Washington
Philip Goldthwaite
South Acton
Emerson Hospital
Harvard Club
Charles Francis Adam
Legion Band Manager Lands WLLH Concert Talks
Manager A. George Landini of the Legion Band negotiates with radio officials at Station WLLH for a series of Sunday evening concerts to be aired over the Lowell station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. George Landini
the Legion Band
WLLH
Lowell
Trinitarian Congregational Church Supper and Officer Election
On Wednesday evening January 24 the annual supper of Trinitarian Congregational Church will be held in the Parish House followed by the election of officers. Hostesses are Mrs Ole Olson Mrs Carl Nelon Mr Robert Fletcher and Mr E Burgess Dickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ole Olson
Carl Nelon
Robert Fletcher
E. Burgess Dickey
Horne Wins Duo of Prizes at Boston Poultry Show
Horne of Thoreau street won two firsts and two second prizes at the 81st annual Boston Poultry Show held last Sunday at Boston Garden. His displays featured game cocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Horne
Thoreau
Local Notes From Boston Show Highlight Harold Tompkins’s Wins
Harold Tompkins has won numerous prizes at Boston as well as New York and Chicago shows. David Williams shows improvement at home after a bout with la grippe. Edward W. Flannery of Bedford Street returns home from Palmer Hospital after days of convalescence from a serious operation. Dr Arthur F. March Jr announces new optometry office hours at 3 Walden Street from 2 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 except Wednesdays. The Young Republican Club plans a January 18 meeting with President Imd B Williams expecting to have state auditor Russell A Wood as guest speaker.
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Harold Tompkins
New York
Chicago
Boston
Edward W. Flannery
Bedford Street
Palmer Hospital
Arthur F. March, Jr
Optometry
Walden Street
Young Republican Club
Imd. B. Williams
Russell A. Wood
Congo and her People film shown at church event
Reverend Wilfrid H. Bunker of Trinitarian Congregational Church presents a three reel motion picture titled Congo and her People. The show is scheduled next Sunday evening at 7 30 for church school and friends of the church with a silver offering to be collected.
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Concord
Wilfrid H. Bunker
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Congo
First Parish Church Sermon January 21 Service
The Lexington Road church led by Minister Edward P. Daniels will hold church school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 00 a m The sermon topic is The Other Things Also and will be delivered by the minister.
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Lexington Road
Edward P. Daniels
Church School
Wil
Two Surprising Parties Honor Captain Haggerty
Concord Captain William A. Haggerty of Massachusetts National Guard Company H was surprised at two Memorial Day weekend events. Nearly 60 at the armory received a camera from the committee led by Lt Hutchinson and Sgt Algeo. 85 attended Nashoba Inn for a dinner where a $50 check was given, with speakers including Col Howard E. Fuller and Major George D. Crowell.
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Concord
William A. Haggerty
Massachusetts National Guard
State Aiary
Armory
John G. ‘Hutchinson
John T. Algeo
Kenneth Gerfish
Nashoba Inh
Haggerty
Edward Lawton
John Dolan
Hutchinson
Otis M. . Whitney
John Mutty
Samuel Melise
Woman's Union Elects Officers at Trinitarian Church
Concord Thursday afternoon the Woman's Union of Trinitarian Congregational Church met in the Parish House and elected annual officers. Guest speaker was Rev Benjamin Wilmot of Leominster. Officers include President Mrs Henry H Hawley and vice president Mrs Eliot R Howard.
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Concord
Woman’s Union of Trinitarian Congregational Church
Benjamin Wilmot
Leominster
Henry H. Hawley
Eliot R. Howard
Carl Davis
William,a. Hemenway
Thomas Todd
Ole Olson
W. Howard Lamb
Middlesex Defeats Browne and Nichols 7-0 in Hockey Showdown
Middlesex School earned a decisive 7-0 hockey victory over Browne and Nichols at Bateman Pond rink. Bright led the offense with three goals, supported by Halewell Truesdale and Wisnor, while Noble and Greenough previously edged Middlesex 3-2.
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Concord
Middlesex _ School
Browne and Nichols
Bateman Pond
Middlesex
Noble
Greenough
Bright
Halewell
Truesdale
Wisnor
Concord-Mrs Leonard Smith D team leads Boston league in badminton
Concord women's D badminton team widened its lead in the Greater Boston league with a 2-1 victory over Auburndale at the state armory on Wednesday morning. Readings show Mrs Morgan Smith and Mrs L Smith (C) defeated Mrs Deston and Mrs Parcher (A) 15 4 16 17 15 2. Mrs L Smith and Mrs Charles Ward (C) defeated Mrs Jehu and Mrs Parcher (A) 15 6 15 8. Mrs Barnicle and Mrs Deston (R) beat Mrs Henry Kingman and Mrs M Smith (C) 15 10 15 8. Since the season opened Concord has lost only one match, a 2-1 loss to Saugus.
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Concord
Leonard Smith
Greater Boston
Auburndale
State Armory
Morgan Smith
L. Smith
Deston
Parcher
Charles Ward
Jehu
Barnicle
Henry Kingman
M. Smith
Concord Wins Bet in 1940 Greater Boston Community Fund
Pliny Jewell general chairman for Concord declares a friendly wager with Lexington chairman Ralph Dibble that Concord will raise a larger sum. A small bull calf is the wager, to be exhibited at the report luncheon at the Boston City Club on January 26.
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Concord
Pliny Jewell
Greateri
Boston ‘Community Fund
Tax collectors warn employers of eight or more workers
Collector of Internal Revenue Thomas B. Hassett warns that employers of eight or more workers must file their excise covering wages paid for 1939 on or before January 31, 1940. Returns may be sent to the Collector's Office in the Federal Building, Boston, or left with the local deputy collector in any city in the state.
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Saith
Internal Revenue
Thomas B. Hassett
Federal Building
Boston
Wedding of Miss Dempsey to Captain Haggerty at St Bernard’s
The wedding of Helen R. Dempsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael J Dempsey Bow street to Captain William A Haggerty son of Mr and Mrs George P Haggerty Pine street will take place this coming Sunday afternoon at St Bernard's Church at 5 30 Haggerty is commanding officer of Company M No G 182nd Infantry and head steward at Concord Reformatory.
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Concord
Helen R. Dempsey
Michae J. Dempsey
Bow Street
William.a. Haggerty
George P. Haggerty
Pine Street
St. Bernard's Church
Haggerty
Co. M
182Nd Infantry
Concord Reformatory
Woburn Mayor to Address Trade Board Meeting
Woburn Mayor William E. ao to speak to the Board of Trade on the rainaffected situation in Woburn. Concord President George Brothers facilitated the engagement with the board for the upcoming session at 62185. Solon tan ng attended.
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Concord
George Brothers
Board of Trade
William
E. Ao
Rainabeee
Woburn
Rotary Club invites John Donahue as guest speaker
Concord Maurice McWalter has arranged John Corbett Donahue assistant district attorney of Middlesex County to address the Rotary Club at Thursday noon gathering. The topic will be Crime in Middlesex County at Colonial Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maurice McWalter
John Corbett Donahue
Middlesex County
Rotary Club
Colonial Inn
Middlesex ‘County
Lucky 13 4H Club Formed in Concord
The Lucky 13 4H Club forms for the season meeting Saturdays at Mrs Edward James home. Officers are President Cedlig Rizzitano Vice President Mary DaMao and Secretary Katherine Parke. Beginners study sewing while advanced girls knit mittens stockings and swarfs. A party for the girls is set for January 25 at Mrs James home with popcorn and marshmallows. Club leaders are Elizabeth Clahane and Anna Scaltrite, with Barbara Ogg and Parke serving as reporters.
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Concord
Edward James
Cedlig. Rizzitano
Mary DaMao
Katherine Parke
James
Elizabeth Clahane
Anna Scaltrite
Barbara Ogg
Parke
Johnson Denaro wedding ceremony in Concord
Dorothy Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar E Johnson became the bride last Saturday at 6 30 pm at the Parish House Trinity Congregational Church Rev Wilfrid H Bunker officiated Ruth David Concord was maid of honor The couple will reside in Boston where Frank Denaro is employed after a short wedding trip Both graduates of Concord High School
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Concord
Dorothy Johnson
Oscar E. Johnson
Bedford Street
Aeyning
Frank Denaro
Cesco Denaro
Concord High School
Boston
Mr. Denaro
Concord pair win mixed doubles in class B badminton
Leonard Smith and Mrs. Philbrook Cushing captured the Mixed Doubles title at the University courts in the class B championships. They defeated Mrs. Fred Lyman and Ernie Werful two straight sets after dropping the first 8-15, 15-11, 15-12. The previous week Smith won the Men's Singles title.
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Concord
Leonard Smith
Philbrook Cushing
University Courts
Fred Lyman
Ernie Weerful
Smith
Concord Hawks Come Up Short in 36 29 Loss to Stoneham
Concord high basketball team endured a rough afternoon at Memorial Gym, dropping a 36 29 decision to Stoneham in a Middlesex Young League game. Leading scorer Vean totaled 15 on seven baskets as Concord’s six losses in seven starts sunk them to the league cellar. Moynihan held to a single basket, while Hawkes pulled his reserves late to score twice.
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Conecord
Conord High Basketeers
Stoneham High
Atlant Memorial Gymnasium
Oncord
Hawkes
Vean
Ee Mers
Billy” LaHiffe
Cap- Paul Moynihan
Concord
Eeriin Belmont
Judg
Eham
Sev
Varelty
Grandson of Poets Delivers Moscow Art Theatre Talk
Henry Dana, grandson of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Henry Dana, spoke to the Concord Woman's Club at the Girl Scout House on Monday afternoon. His illustrated lecture titled The Moscow Art Theatre highlighted literary history as club members, led by president Mrs Wallace B Conant, attended.
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Concord
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dana
Woman's Club
Moscow Art Theatre
Henry Longfellow
Henry Dana
Wallace B. Conant
Concord Board Sets Registration Dates For Town Meeting
The Concord board of registrars through the town clerk announces registration for the upcoming town meeting. Precinct Two voters may register January 31 at Harvey-Wheeler School from 7 to 9 pm, and Precinct One voters February 14 at the town house from noon to 10 pm. The town meeting is March 4 and officer elections February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
West Concord
Harvey-Wheeler
Concord
Concord Women's Badminton Routs Cambridge in State Match
Concord-Ms. Henry M Keyes' Concerd Women's B team swept Cambridge in a strong state match. Mrs Hall and Mrs Raymond defeated Mrs Philbrick Cushing and Mrs De Ford 11-15 15-12 15-12. Mrs Hall and Mrs Franke (C) beat Mrs Leonard Smith and Mrs Cushing 15-11 15-5. Mrs Turner and Mrs Raymond (C) beat Mrs Farnham Smith and Mrs BeWord 11-15 15-8 15-3.
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Concord
Henry M. Keyes
Cambridge
Boston
Hall
Raymond
Philbrick Cushing
De‘Ford
Franke
Leonard Smith
Cushing
Turner
Farnham Smith
BeWord
Walden Street Church Notices and Schedule
The Trinitarian Congregational Church lists Rev Wilfrid Brinker as minister with Sunday services at 9 30 and 10 45 a m including a sermon by the pastor. Midweek items note the Men s Club meeting January 31 at 7 30 and February 2 parish house supper and social evening hosted by the Council and swift mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Street
Wilfrid H. Brinker
Hospital drive sets new record for support
Concord has reached its goal of eight thousand dollars for the Emerson Hospital appeal with 1400 subscribers setting a new record in public support. Newell Garfield, general chairman of the campaign, thanks all workers and subscribers for their part in the success of the annual drive conducted by the Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Newell Garfield
Simerson Hospital
Aid Society
Garfield
Mill Dam Bowl draws upsets as Laddies topple K of C five
In Monday night action of the Mill Dam Bowl league, upset wins by the Lefties over the K of C five and Snows halting the All Stars marked the round. Walter Joy notes standings show Independents leading with 9 wins, 3 losses, followed by Tegtties and OLN in close pursuit. George Lawton tops individual averages at 105.7, John Byron leads high three strings at 358, Snow's claims high single pinfall, and Lawton & Lufkin own the team single at 563 while teams totals reach 1563.
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Concord
Mill Dam
Snows
All Stars
Walter Joy
Pinta Ajl
Csye
Lawton, &Lufkin
Nngeeccea
Concord Oi
George Lawton
John Byron
John Mullen
Snow
Lawton & Lufkin
Scouts Visit Boston Club from Troop 49
Explorer Patrol of Troop 49 visited the University Club in Boston last Saturday morning invited by Sir William M. Shedden. Members: Thomas Hoffman John Wood Seabury Short Merton Sanborn Will Anderson Robert Voigt Raymond Sims and Dwight Joslin. They enjoyed a warm swim and thanked Dr Shedden for the outing. Scoutmaster Ward announced the next Explorer Patrol meeting for Friday February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
University Club
Boston
Sir William .M. Shedden
Thomas Hoffman
John Wood
Seabury Short
Merton Sanborn
Will Anderson
Robert Voigt
Raymond Sims
Dwight Joslin
Dr. Shedden
Ralph Fr. Ward
Explorer Patrol
Mrs Sablone Improves at Emerson Hospital After Appendectomy
Mrs John A Sablone is improving at Emerson Hospital following an appendectomy performed last week The Board of Selectmen announce the drawing for jury duty of Joseph Bartolomeo orchestra leader for the second civil session at East Cambridge February 12 The Baxter family has moved from Chelmsford to a renovated bungalow on Lexington Road The Senior Class dance at the High School auditorium will be held this Friday evening January 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Sablone
Emerson Hospital
Board of Selectmen
Joseph Bartolomeo
East Cambridge
Gregory Baxter
Chelmsford
Lexington Road
Concord High Junior Class elects new president and committees
Woodward. Blocher, newly elected president of the junior class at Concord High, has named the following committees: Dance, Harold Gibbs, Richard Damon, Lois Stowe, Richard Damon, John Antonognoni and Ethel Hansen, Ring. Fred Allen, David Carey, Elizabeth Baker, Gerd Pederson and Mary Hansen.
Patriot's Day Celebration To Be Big Affair
Concord gears up for a large Patriot's Day program marking the 165th Concord fight anniversary. A gala parade opens festivities with a playground track meet between Concord Maynard Framingham and Lexington, plus Old North Bridges ceremonies and a big ball.
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Concord
Veterans
Concord Fight
Board of Selectmen
Veterans’ Council
Proutain
Maynard
Framingham
Rhure
Charlestown
Legion Bands
H. Whitte
Brown
G. Brown
Frank J. Googins
A. Cook
Henry Coolidge
John Dolan
Otis M. Whitney
John Mutty
William G Ryan
John Macone
Allan Kennedy
Tommy Mansfield
Legion Joint Supper Next Wednesday in Veterans Building
The Ladies Auxiliary announces a turkey supper at 6 30 with entertainment to follow at the Veterans building. Mrs Thomas Wunway will speak and Chairman Allen will guide the program. Tickets from committee members. reserve by Friday. Dues due by month end. James J Hanley named membership chair.
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Concord
Indanouwan Sveewe
Byatt
Rmex
Weulesuay Eveling
Buiding
Miss Moly
Ruayen Anu Nuger
Aduiwiu
lThom
Ruppert M. Irby
James J. Hanley
Deputy Tax Officials to Visit Town Hall Office
The board of selectmen announces a Massachusetts Income Tax Division deputy will be in session at the Town House office from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 4 pm on February.
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Concord
Board of Selectmen
Massachusetts Income Tax Division
Selectmen
Town
Nine Old Men Beat Nine Young Women in Maynard Bowling
The Nine Old Men, a team of Mass Reformatory staff, defeated the Nine Young Women 158 pins at Rink Alleys in Maynard Thursday night. Top scorers included Walter Neville 269 and Ralph Sheridan 244. Marie Murray 246 and Mary Moynihan 234 led the women.
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West Concord
Mass
Mary Neville
Mary Clyne
Walter Neville
Ralph
Sheridan
Walter Waclawski
Frank Higgins
Fritz Anderson
Harry Parkhurst
Arche Gordon
Harry Parker
John McFall
Catherine Dee
Anne Neville
Marie Murray
Mai. Clyne
Margaret Algeo
Martha ‘Dee
Marget Neville
Mary Moynihan
Half-Way Fool Quote Attributed To Goethe
A compact aphorism notes that the fools and the wise pose little threat, while the half wise and half foolish loom as the greatest danger according to Goethe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Badminton Round Robin crowns Mrs Smith at State Armory
Last Wednesday's round robin tournament saw Mrs Benjamin Smith win with 57 points while Mrs Alexander Williams finished second with 53. The Concord Grange marked its 52nd anniversary with a party at Ellis Hal last Tuesday under Mrs Violet Flannery chairing. Installation of officers is set for January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Benjamin Smith
Alexander Williams
Concord Grange
Ellis’ Hal
Violet Flannery
Vanity Dies Amid Obstinate Outlives In Stevenson Note
Fragmentary obituary note mentions vanity, obstinacy, and Stevenson with a terse reference to vanity outliving someone. Details unclear due to damaged text. reads as a terse obituary snippet or pseudo editorial remark.
Vanity Fair’s Glitter Masks Deep Unhappiness
A sharp reflection declares that Vanity Fair, despite its brilliancy pomp extravagance and gaiety, harbors more unhappiness than any other place on earth, implying hidden discontent beneath social spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanity Fair
Earth
Trinity Church Services January 28 Schedule
The Trinity Church on Elm Street lists services with Holy Communion at 8 a.m and 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer and a sermon by Pastor Rev. Charles R. Peck at 11 a.m. Also children’s activities noted during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Charles R. Peck
S . Chur
Bedford 5 Hosts Monthly Bridge and Whist Event
The Bedford 5 firemen held their regular bridge and whist party for the relief fund with better attendance. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs William Beery Mrs Esther Sullivan Mr Paul Sullivan Grove Smith and Mrs Arnold Laflin. In whist the prize winners were Mrs Florence Dunham Mrs Mary Al bani and Mrs Grove Smith. Fresh meats were served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Beery
Esther Sullivan
Paul Sullivan
Grove Smith
Arnold Laflin
Florence Dunham
Mary ‘Al=bani
Eas
Mrs Dumord Ill After Surgery In Boston Phil Lips House
Mrs George Dumord of Fletcher road remains ill at the Phil Lips House in Boston where she underwent an operation last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dumord
Fletcher Road
Phillips House
Boston
Town Meeting Warrant Deadlines and Caucus Date Set
Articles for the town warrant must reach the selectmen by February 9. A Citizen's Caucus is scheduled for February 9 at Town Hall. Voter registration runs February 21 from noon to 8 pm, with February 16 the last day to file nomination papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selectmen
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By Lemuel F. Parton
WNN
Oliver Stanley
Leslie Hore- Belisha
Stanley Simonite
Brisk
Tanley
Horeisha
British Board of Je
Mr. Stanley
Murch
Hore-Belish
Ania of Labor
Board of Education
Tore
Fish Board of Trade
Ibn S
Iso
Britain
Butlestine
Iran
Fire Ibn Saud
Palestine Posse
Msevelt
Tt Arabs
Palesne
Palfour Mandate
Ibnalid
Eugene G. Kratezer, Jr
Nation
Sadie Hawley
Main Street
Thoreau Group
H. D. H. Williams
Monument Street
David Williams
la Grippe
First Parish Church
Company H
Mrs. Hawley
Woman’s Union
WA Haggerty
Trade Board
John Donahue
Lucky 13
Johnson-Denaro
Francis A. Gray
Greater Boston Poncenacy Fund
Pole S
Victorious
Concord Board
Hospital Drive
Lefties
K. OF
Boston Club
Legion
Trinity Church
Bedford
Textile Workers Union
Parker ST. Hall
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