They Want a Mile
A British shippers group protests US neutrality rules, arguing exemptions favor neutral ships over belligerents. The piece explains title transfer, voyage limits, and how the act advantages Allies while restricting German and Japanese commerce. Included is a closing anecdote about a factory foreman reflecting on labor and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hémishere
Pacific
Indian Oceans
New York
Novatia
Francisco
India
U.S. Papa
Mainz
France
Great ‘Britain
Germany
Complete WPA survey of town records concludes
The Maynayi WPA survey of town records led by Adam Mariani Helmi Tikkanen and Malcolm Caldwell ends this week. Boston officials directed the effort to inventory records, renovate the vault, and prepare a nationwide data report for the Library of Congress and scholarly use. Local officials and the Board of Health are praised for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynayi
Historical Records Survey
Works Project Administration
Boston
WPA
Adam Mariani
Helmi Tikkanen
Malcolm Caldwell
United States
Library of Congress
Washington, D .C
Board of Health
James King
The Republic of Finland in March of Time at Peoples Theatre
A March of Time film, The Republic of Finland, screens at Peoples Theatre for four days. It depicts Finnish defense against Soviet Russia, highlights General Carl Mannerheim and youthful resolve, and traces Finland’s 21 year independence with American sympathy.
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Russia
Peoples Theatre
Republic of Finland
Finland
Carl Mannerheim
Finlani
Unusfa
Gio
Mannerhein
Higa
Middlesex Falls 1-0 to Milton at Pateman's Pond
Middlesex dropped its second game in three starts, losing a tight 1-0 decision to Milton Academy at Pateman's Pond rink. Buddy Meyer scored the lone goal at 3.10 on a scrimmage in front of the Private School cage, with W. Cole and teammates including Morgan Bright Hallowell Truesdale C Cole and W Cole supporting.
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Concord
Middlesex
Milton Academy Sextet
Pateman
Browne & Nichols
Noble and Greenough
Stanza
Buddy” Meyer
W. Cole
Bill’ Cunningham
Jack Morgan
Bright
Hallowell
Truesdale
C. Cole
The Best in Man It Is the Supernatural in Man
Quote attributed to Jacobi notes that the divine in humans is disclosed by the supernatural hidden within nature. It reflects on how belief in a god emerges from inner transcendence rather than visible nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobi
Candidates in March Elections Across Nearby Towns
Political party activities intensify as Northboro Hudson Sudbury and nearby towns prepare for March town meetings and elections. Northboro lists reelection names on a blanket nomination paper while contests loom for selectman in Southboro and Sudbury. Selectman and Public Works seats attract several candidates as deadlines approach.
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Hudson Southboro
Northboro
Sudbury
Northcore
Selectman
John W. Allen
Southboro
Harry Burnett
Noy
George A. LaBarre
N. Harvey Fairbank
Terest
Selectman and Publi Works
Concord Hockey Beats Acton 4 3 in Season Win
Concord Hockey Club earned its first victory of the season by defeating Acton Players 4 to 3 at Acton rink. Georgie Johnson scored twice, with Henry Murray and Dusty Todd also lighting the lamp. Manager Willie Evisman starred and the team planned additional games against Cochituate or Millis.
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Concord
Concord Hockey Club
Acton
Geeorgie Johnson
Concord High
Hebron Academy
Henry Murray
Husky
Dusty” Todd
Virginia
Willie Evisman
Gonal
Inet
Fore Village
Mill Town
Erisman
Cochituate
Millis
Finnish Congregational Church Weekly Activities and Rally
The Finnish Congregational Church hosts a coffee party Thursday evening sponsored by Mrs Amalia Karhumaa. A monthly business meeting is set for 7 30 Saturday in the Vestry. Sunday includes Sunday school at 10 a m Young People Christian Endeavor at 6 with Miss Esther Hekkala and evening worship at 7 30. Visitors Mr and Mrs Karl Tuukkanen of Worcester spoke on the scripture lesson at Sunday evening. The Finnish Christian Endeavor Society hosts the Finnish Eastern C E Union mid winter rally February 18 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalia Karhumaa
S. Christian Endeavor
Esther . Hekkala
Karl Tuukkar
Worcester
Tuukkanen
Fynish Congregational Church
Finnish Christian Endeavor Society
C. E. Union
Gentility as a Feeling Without Ancestry
The saying suggests that gentility can be cultivated, not inherited, with the belief that refined manners and demeanor come from behavior and attitude rather than birth. It frames gentleness as a self-made trait rather than an aristocratic lineage.
Rebekahs Meet West Acton At Odd Fellows Hall
Winona Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs Grace Stuart presiding as noble grand. A large gathering then enjoyed a successful whist party with Mrs Rose in charge of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
West Acton
Winona Rebekah Lodge
Odd, Fellows Hall
Grace Stuart
Noble Grand
Maynard Men Meet On Trip 10 The South
Normie Sims and George Chyzus, two Maynard aviation enthusiasts, unknowingly depart for the Cavalcade and Air Meet in Florida. They meet in Miami and enjoy a joint Gulf Stream fishing cruise before Normie returns home by his 65 H.P. Taylor craft. Both men encounter rough weather in Savannah, Georgia, grounding Normie and George after a difficult landing. Normie, from Alexandria, Virginia, had been grounded days due to bad weather. he is a former Holy Cross baseball captain and a solo pilot.
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St. Petersburg
Marlboro
George Chyzus
G. Gordon Gould
Hopkinton
Savannah
Georgia
Alexandria
Virginia
Normie Sims
Holy Cross
Surprise shower honors Miss Irene Dugal of Worcester
Mrs. Alfred Bourdeau hosted a pink and white surprise shower Sunday night for her sister Miss Irene Dugal of Worcester. The event celebrated Irene and her forthcoming county marriage to Arthur Vick on February 3 at Our Lady of the Angels Church Worcester. Attendees included Rita Dugal, Mrs. Henry Bouvier, Miss Bouvier of Spencer, and many Bourdeau relatives. Games, prizes, and a candlelight buffet luncheon followed.
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Marlboro
Alfred Bourdeau
Highland ‘Street
Irene Dugal
Worcester
Arthur Vick
Our Lady of the Angela Church
Max Hurlbut
Arthur Bourdeau
Rita Dugal
William Lycier
Henry Bouvier
Bouvier
Spencer
Ur Cannon
Albert Muir
Alber Bourde
Maynard Talk of the Town Highlights Bradford record
District Attorney Robert F Bradford reports an 84 percent criminal conviction rate in Middlesex County during his first year and a total office cost of 157064.99, with 33000 returned to the county treasurer. Savings came from investigations, witness, and grand jury costs. nol pros'acopu seven cases. Local politics loom as Maynard nears March town elections with no candidate slate yet. The Maynard area also hosts the Anchor and Ark Glee Club and Maynard Dramatic Club efforts with King Lady reception and Spring plans.
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Robert F
Bradford
Robert F. Bradford
Middlesex County
Middlesex
Brias
Anchor and
ARK Glee Club
Maynard
vAnchor and Ark Glee Club
Charles A, Welch
Lodge
A. F
A. M
Frank T. Holland
Glee Club
Masonic Temple
Arlington
Masonitc
Stow
Middlesex Teachers Association
Hiding Thought Language Median Co Concealing Thought
The fragment suggests a discussion on hiding thought as a median concept attributed to a company or study. It lacks clear individuals, dates, or places to anchor a full news item and remains ambiguous.
Marlboro Air Club Fights Wind On Compass Course
In Framingham aviation notes, students endured a strong head wind as instructor Carey guided a compass course to Grafton airport heading 24 degrees north. They soared to 1000 feet, battled drift, then landed after 10 minutes. The group explored new Taylorcraft models and discussed tail winds.
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Carey
Bob Carey
Grafton
Bob
Do You Know Massachusetts Facts in Brief
Massachusetts data show suburban towns far outpace cities in new residential building per capita. Boston Port imports sugar from Cuba worth eight to twelve million dollars annually. Argentina and Brazil supply raw wool hides coffee and cocoa worth several million dollars to Boston. Ski slopes emerge in Lowell Green Hill Worcester and Williamstown. Gloucester tires named Gluemann gain wide renown. Early Topsfield mined sand and gravel shaping town history. The state cherishes Daniel Webster as a Massachusetts symbol and Turners power is noted. Hydroelectric works at Turners Falls loom in regional energy history. Washington National meat building used white Massachusetts marble.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Cuba
Argentina
Brazil
Lowell
Greenhill Park
Worcester
Bee Hil
Wil
Liamstown
Gloucester
Yorld
Topsfield
Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses An Overview
The text outlines aviation training standards, noting free lessons at age 16 with Robert Carey at Marlboro airport. Dual instruction must reach eight hours before solo, 35 hours for free passenger, private rating exam, 60 hours for a Limited Commercial license, and an additional exam. To fly airliners, a Commercial Pilot license after 200 hours and another exam is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carey
Marlboro
Bedford News: Thresher Leaves for Nursing Training
Miss Jeans Thresner daughter of Mrs Ethel Thresher of Carlisle was surprised at her home Saturday night as she prepares to train as a nurse February 1 at Arlington Symmes hospital. A wrist watch and fitted suitcase were given amid games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeans Thresnér
Ethel Thresher
Carlisle Oil
Arlington Symmes Hospital
Evelyn Thresher
Rosine Larsen
Louise Larsen
South Bedford
Frank Dodd
Elm Street
Bedford
Acton Town Meeting and Caucus Schedule
The annual town meeting occurs March 11 at the town hall. A caucus will nominate officers including moderator selectman town clerk treasurer assessor collector of taxes tree warden and several others for terms from one to three years. Sessions for voter enrollment and officer nominations are set for February 1 2 and 6 at local schools and fire house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Town Hall
South School
Tree Wa
Board of Public Welfare
Weather Outlook: Snow Accumulation Ahead
Weather bulletin forecasts moderate to heavy snow with flurries and colder temperatures. Snow is expected Friday into Saturday, bringing potential travel disruptions and frosty conditions for the area. Local authorities urge preparation for accumulating snowfall and icy roadways.
Playing the Fool in Verse and Prose Wisdom
A brief, apt quotation on folly and wisdom attributed to Lady Wortley Montagu. The line suggests that people look least foolish when they feel most clever, a paradoxical observation about self image and judgment.
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Goncord Enterprise
Postoffice
Riboro
Mass
Enterpres Press Inc
Rudolph W. Currier
Main St
Concord, Mass
Farley
Hio Valley
Stanley Reed
Supreme Court
House
Robt. H. Jackson
Chicago
Henpesk
Milton
Hudson
Hunson— T Own
Northporo
Southporo
Alu Busmeess
Weallesday
Concord Hockey
Maynard Dramatic Club
Sumi
AIR News
Framingham
Kendall
Florida
O—O—C
Richard Dwyer
Tony Cafferelli
Iis
Fred Taylorcraft
Waldo Jones
Berlin
Trim
Norwood
O—Og
Walter
Miami
Dan
Eastern Air Lines
Philadelphia
Camden, N
Richard Berlin
Eeec
Trage
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
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