Mrs Jones Hosts Women Friends Amid War Service
Mrs Richard Jones of Strawberry Hill entertains two weeks with Mrs George Ikea of Somerville and Mrs Dolben of Winter Hill. Captains Dolben and Fairbanks are on active duty in the Pacific with air corps and tank corps respectively. Jane Associates in Harvard Radio Research. Mrs Jones was Pauline Casassa and married Lieut Richard Jones of Hanover New Hampshire a year ago.
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Richard Jones
Strawberry Hill House
George Ikea
Somervie
Bolben
Winter Hill
Bis. Dolben
Kiam Dolben
South “Pacific
Acton High Notes Include New Pins and Prom Dates
Olivia Wood and Betsy Flanagan join the Waves as new music books arrive for Grades 1-3. Junior Prom set for January 2 at Blanchard Hall, with Parent Teacher Association Declamation Contest on February 7. Acton girls basketball opens season 41 32 loss to Ayer. upcoming Westford game tonight. Team roster lists forwards Nanecy Christofferson Miriam Pinoletto Barbara Howell Barbara Barry and guards Shirley Rimbach Ardene MacAvenia Barbara Clemence Barbara Backman Evelyn Collins.
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ACT
Olivia Wood
Betsy Flanagan
Ash.s
Shave
the Waves
John Nichols
South Armed Forces Institute
Madison
Wisconsin
Massachusetts Student Council
Jean ‘Campbell
A/H.S
U.S
Miss Dilley
Katherine Gibbs
Pamelot Milton D. Proctor
E8 Junior College
Portpssime
Richard Warren
Middlesex County Extension Service
Agriculture Club
Blanchard Hall
Parent-Teacher Association
Acton
Miss Beers
Ayer
Westford
Nanecy Christofferson
Miriam Pinoletto
Barbara Howell
Barbara Barry
Shirley Rimbach
Ardene MacAvenia
Barhara Clemence
Barbara Backman
Evelyn Collins
Florist Father Fulfills Orders Sent From Overseas
Sgt. Donald N Lohse of Wesleyville circulated word that his father Hugo Lohse a Sicily florist would fill any flower orders. By season end 280 orders were mailed home for flowers to be sent to nearly 25 states with money orders covering costs.
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Brie
U P
Ageniitty
Sicily
Donald N. Lohse
Wesleyville
Hugo Lohse
Orden
Segend
Strength of Nylon Lifts Three Tons for Half Inch Rope
A half inch nylon rope can lift three tons, twice the load of a manila rope of the same diameter. The fact highlights nylon’s superior strength for heavy lifting compared with Manila rope.
Concord Veterans News: Local Service Members on Furlough and Duty
Allen D. Chisholm Jr. and several Concord residents are listed with furloughs and postings. Allan D. Chisholm III, Jack O’Brien, Edward Belmont, Frederick Belmont, Donald Hall Corey, John Henry Parke, Ralph Daley, Hubert Hutton Jr., Enrico Sablone, Edward McGrath, John Robinson, Tony Faricelli, Bernard Megin, Edwin Crosby, and David Lynch are named with their bases in North Carolina, Florida, California, England, Ireland, and the Southwest Pacific as families track military service and transfers amid World War II.
State Guard Band Seeks Musicians for Full Strength
The Regimental Band of the 23rd Infantry Massachusetts State Guard, led by Warrant Officer C. H. Nielsen, is ordered to full strength. Openings exist for trumpets trombones clarinets alto horn tuba and flute with enlistment Q&A sessions at the Charles Town State Armory Concord on Everett Street.
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Concord
23Rd Infantry
Massachusetts State Guard
C. H. Nielsen
Charlestown State Armory
State Armory
Everett’ Street
Sudbury Notes on Local Residents and Civic Updates
Ensign Harrison Bennett is reported to be in the Aleutians. George J. Mailly has been inducted into the Army and left Fort Devens on January 26. The Sudbury Garden Club met at Mrs. A Marquis Beckwith on Pelhamist Road East Sudbury. Mrs Miner H A eta spoke on local affairs. William E. Davison, husband of Laura D. Davison, is also mentioned. Epidemic of scarlet fever abated with no new cases reported. Board of Registrars will pin on the voting list the names of eligible residents.
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Ensign Harrison Bennett
Jane Bennett
South Sudbury
Aleutians
George J. Mailly
Oakwood Avenue
Mary Mailly
Fort Devens
Sudbury Garden Club
A. Marquis Beckwith
Pelhamist Road
East Sudbury
Miner H. A. Eta
William E. Davison
Old Sudbury Road
Laura D. Davison
Board of Registrars
Willard G White Rites Highlight Concord Funeral
Willard G White age 63 of 255 Mahi street died January 19 after a brief illness. Rev Ken neth R Teed officiated at West Concord Union Church services held Friday afternoon. Burial was in the Shirley co family lot. Born October 17 1880 in Shirley he lived in Concord 22 years after earlier years in Littleton. Former Grange worker and longtime Walden street store manager mourned by widow Bertha Sinclair Houston White and two step daughters Miss Eres Houston and Miss Dorothy Houston. Stores on Mill Dam closed in respect during services.
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Concord
Willard G White
Mahi Street
Kenneth R. Teed
West Concord
Union Church
Shirley Co
White
Shirley
Littleton
Walden Street
Sally Salmen Returns To School Duties After Illness
Sally Salmen daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Salmen of Framingham Road has recovered from illness and after a brief absence has resumed her school duties.
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Sally Salmen
Stanley Salmen
Framingham Road
Woman's Club Musical in West Concord
West Concord's Woman's Club met in Odd Fellows hall for a Friday afternoon program featuring violin cello and piano selections. Guests of honor included Mrs. Harvey E. Greenwood of the Massachusetts State Women's federation and Mrs. G. Frederick Morang, district director. Tea followed the program.
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West Concord
West Conicon Woman's Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Harvey E.i Greenwood
Massachusetts State Women's Federation
G. Frederick Morang
11Th
Acton Ration Board Issues Tire Certificates
The Acton ration board tested tire certificates listing recipients and tires graded 1 and 3. Recipients include W Warren FE W Lawson N Hollowell E Anderson E W Lawson E F Anderson R C Learmonth L F Guinn R H Sewyer A Johnson L F Guinn F W Putnam Jr A R Jenks. A Republican Town Committee meeting followed.
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Acton
Inet Mort
W. Warren
FE. W. Lawson
N. Holloowell
E. Anderson
Lehtinen
E. W. Lawson
EF. Anderson
R. C. Learmonth
KE. T. Webb
A. M. Hulbert
L. F. Guinn
R. H
Plans for registering new voters outlined
Last Tuesday evening plans were made for the registration of new voters for the coming election. The brief note records discussed steps and organizers for expanding voter participation.
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Bibvany
Acton Man Graduates At Lowry Field In Colorado
Private Stanley Walter Rendelevitch of South Acton, son of Mrs. Mary A. Rendelevitch, graduates January 22 at Lowry Field Colorado from Army Air Forces Technical Training. He attended Acton High School and St Anselm College and played sports and sang in the Glee Club. He served in Naval Air Force before joining the Army Air Forces in March 1942.
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Maynard
Stanley Walter Rendelevitch
Mary A. Rendelevitch
Parker — Street
South Acton
United States Naval Air Force
United States Army Air Force
Walter Holt Heads Acton
Walter Holt leads Acton in the campaign against polio detailing the 1944 effort to stamp out paralysis. The text notes thousands affected and ongoing research progress, with a call to continue raising funds for prevention and cure.
Campaign Foundation Aims Ten Cent Health Campaign
The fund seeks to provide modern medical care through schools and communities nationwide. Aimed at both men and women, the plan envisions ten cent contributions to support epidemic response and overall public health.
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Go¢Tional Foundation
United States
Jalan Walter W.holt
Ai Pal
Acton High
Acton
Missing in action Sergeant Whitney reported in Germany
Deare Whitney was notified in the afternoon that his missing son, Sergeant Whitney, of a bomber squadron, is believed to have gone missing in action over Germany. Ralph Neviton, a longtime local resident, died this morning after a brief illness. He was a World War I veteran and is survived by his wife. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Deare Whitney
Geint Whitney
Lith
Whitney Squadron
Germany
Ralph Neviton
George Maple Street
Seattle police ordeal with door knob mishap sparks inquiry
A fragmented report details a tense incident in Seattle involving police officers, a malfunctioning door, and a brass door knob. The scene centers on a room where authorities faced access issues and questions arise about the actions of officers and security protocols.
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Seattle
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