Secretary of Agriculture warning on sugar shortages lingers
Mrs Wickard faces sugar buying woes while Secretary Wickard warns of uncertainty in supplies and possible hoarding. The article notes households conserve sugar to avoid “artificial” shortages as U S weather and international factors affect Philippine and Cuban output and allies may seek sugar.
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Wickard
Secretary of Agriculture
Bame
Wicked
Washington
Ior
Cuba
Mr. Wickard
Americas
Russia
OPM
Department of Agriculture
Scrap drive urged as mills face shutdowns
The piece warns against exporting scrap to Japan and urges immediate collection of all scrap metal including aluminum copper brass iron and paper. It calls on every person to deliver materials to a local scrap collector and stresses the nation’s need to prevent further steel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kmman
North and South Shine at the Sportsmen and Boat Show
The New England Sportsmen's and Boat Show runs February 7 to 16 in Mechanics Building. It features expansive displays from New England, Canada, Mexico, and Florida, with guides from the North, tropical birds, canoe contests, and events led by Chief Needahibeh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mechanics Building
Dominion of Canada
Republic of Mexico
Florida
Joe Kirkwood
Finster
Boat Sh
New Hampshire
Grand Hall
Tom Currier
The
Guides
Maine
Vermont
Massachusetts
Bay State
Ontario
Quebec
South
Great
Republic
Needahibeh
Playhouse in Westboro Opens June 27
Alan Gray Holmes, managing producer at Westboro Town Hall, has enlisted in the U S Army and will be Fort Hancock based as technical director of the theatre section. The Westboro playhouse will open the summer season under Benna Holstrom with Dana Malloy directing for a third season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Gray Holmes
Town Hall Playhouse
Westboro
Fort Hancock
Nation's School The Future of the Nation Quote
A short epigraph credits the idea that nations with strong schools secure their future, attributed to Bismarck. The remark reflects emphasis on education as national progress and policy guidance. The wording underscores investment in schooling as a cornerstone of development.
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Bismarck
Do You Know Massachusetts
The census shows 1625 auto sales establishments in Massachusetts in 1939 employing 13 085, 2821 auto service shops employing 6933, and 5746 filling stations employing 12145. Combined 1999 sales reach 284 423 000 dollars.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Maynard Bowling Banquet Celebrates League Halfway Stand
The Maynard Bowling League held a semi annual banquet at Elks Hall with about 160 attendees. Harold Morgan hosted and Al McCoy of Harvard spoke on football with moving pictures while Pearl Harbor images were shown. The event featured vaudeville acts and a turkey dinner, followed by awards and league standings for 16 clubs and individual averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Bowling League
Elks Hall
Pearl Harbor
Harold Morgan
Maynard Trust Company
al McCoy
Harvard College
Harvard
Boston
Henry Tolman
al Luce
William Rourke
Jed DeRosier
Joseph Bachrach
John Flaherty
Chester Sawyer
Keystone
Gruber Bros
Nelson Pontiac
Littlefield Ins
Murphy Printers
Rainville’s
Esso
Middlesex
POG Oecco
Lawton-‘Lutkin
Tarny Trimmers
Joe Taps
Wodme Aces
Sandra Shavers
Elmer Peterson
Lalli
George Lawton
Ee Peterson
Ee Chas
Colombo
I.i
Wriovicn Ois
Olormak
Sk Vaca
Swanson
New Acane
Acca Can Ivane
Ds Takis
Bachrach Peepers
Beteereee
Ban on municipal autos for private use issued
Beverly authorities announce a ban on using city automobiles for private trips. Mayor Daniel Ek Mclean says the order covers all city officials and workers with no exceptions and notes prior abuses, joking that if walking is hard, take a bus.
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Beverly
Daniel Ek. Mclean
Rioden
Torppa Housewarming At New Summer Street Home
Mr and Mrs Tauno Torppa hosted a housewarming with friends on Summer Street Sunday afternoon. Guests brought many beautiful and practical gifts as they enjoyed a social gathering and refreshments.
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Maynard
Tauno Torppa
Torppa
Atlantic Parachute Works to Rise in Lowell
Mayor George T. Ashe and Atlantic Rayon official Marshall Rawle announced a new venture to manufacture nylon parachutes for the army. The Atlantic Parachute Works will start in three months, operate 24 hours, and employ about 1000 at peak. The existing Atlantic Rayon mill will not be disrupted. Pioneer Parachute Company of South Manchester will supply technical support. Atlantic Rayon will invest $100,000 for machinery and equipment. Contracts are in place and key staff are training at Pioneer’s plant in Connecticut.
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Lowell
George T. Ashe
Marshall Rawle
Atlantic Rayon Corporation
Providence
Atlantic Parachute Worp
Atlantic Rayon Company
Pioneer Parachute Company, Inc
South Manchester
Connecticut
Atlantic Rayon
Pioneer
Governor Saltonstall seeks $7 million defense program for state
Governor Leverett Saltonstall asked the Legislature to enact a $7,000,000 defense and public employment program covering 14 counties and 351 cities and towns. He would cut highway spending by about $1,000,000 to fund the plan, raise wages for low paid workers, and offset gains with highway savings while retirements remain unaffected.
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St. House
Boston
Leverett Saltonstall
AtAlso
Middlesex
The People’s Pledge We Unite in Faith and Resolve
A poetic pledge calling all citizens to dedicate themselves to the native land. It speaks of giving time faith and tears to learn country and marching with stout hearts. It asks forgiveness for faltering souls and promises peace at the door if courage remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the People's
War Relief Fund meeting and improveries in Acton
A War Relief Fund meeting convened last night at the Litchard home in Acton Center. Mrs W Burton Harvey, recently released from Emerson Hospital after major surgery, was moved Sunday afternoon to her Woodbury Lane home in the Warren A Twombly ambulance. She remains under nurse care but is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Relief ‘Fund
Litchard
Acton Center
Savas in Irae Pallevia in Misfortune to Endure
The fragment reads as a poetic motto about enduring misfortune and submitting to necessity, with archaic diction and Latinized phrasing. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are present to anchor a fuller news-like summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savas
Pallevia
Acton to Start ARP School at High School
Acton will launch an ARP instruction program at the high school from January 28 to March 8 with eight Wednesday lectures starting at 7 30 pm. Accredited speakers include H Paul Larrabee Concord air raid warden Roger D Swain deputy chief Clayton Steeves on bombs Fire Chief H Stuart MacGregor and Police Chief Michael Foley. A first aid course will follow and certificates with insignia and ID cards will be awarded to qualified participants. A call goes out for thirty more deputy wardens. both women and men may enlist. A large town map of roads and houses is being prepared and will be posted at defense headquarters Town Hall.
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Acton
H. Paul Larrabee
Concord
Roger D. Swain
Clayton Steeves
Fire Department
H. Stuart MacGregor
Michael Foley
Acton Police
A. R.P
Jefense
Town Hall
Ladies learn motor mechanics in Acton private class
In South Acton William Merriam offers Friday night motor mechanics for ladies to prevent roadside car breakdowns. The piece recalls old car repair tricks and jokes about early starters and improvised tools, while noting wartime defense talk and stray questions about Home Guard service and international law.
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Acton
William ‘Merriam
South
Maynard War Relief Work Praised by British Leaders
Maynard Chapter for British War Relief has sewn and shipped wearing apparel since the war began. A January 22, 1942 letter from the British Workshop Division Boston commends Mrs. Isobel Smith and the workers for delivering coats trousers and lined waist coats of high quality and asks them to continue the excellent effort.
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Maynard
British War Relief
Britain
British Workshop
Newbury St
Boston
Isobel Smith
Nason St
Mass
Futore
Nancy ¥. Ames
John S. Ames
Defense Group Holds Session in Sudbury Meeting
On Friday evening, Charles H. Way, chairman of Civilian Defense, presided at Sudbury town hall with Air Wardens from various sectors. Mrs. Calvin Swith and Gertrudes M. Walleran led the Women’s Department and Chief Air Warden, discussing procedures for air raid responses.
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S-Bury
Charles H. Way
Civilian Defense
Sudbury
Calvin Swith
Women’s Department of Civilian Defense
Gertrudes M. Walleran
Maynard Board Issues Tires to Two Men
The Maynard Tire Rationing Board issued certificates to Shirley Jones for four truck tires and three tubes and to Gaspar D Agata for one truck tire. January had two tire requests, both men operate trucks. February quotas drop from January. four pleasure tires, three tubes, six truck tires, ten tubes.
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Maynard
Maynard Tire Rationing Board
Shirley Jones
Gaspar D'Agata
Maynard Rationing Board
Jones
Mr. D’ag
Elks Act on Candidates in Maynard Lodge Meeting
Maynard Lodge B P O Elks acted on membership applications at a Monday night meeting in Wilkshall. A delegation plans to attend a reception and dinner for John S McClelland Grand Exalted Ruler at the Copley Plaza Boston on Feb 11. Members urged to apply to John J Driscoll P D D. The lodge donated 100 to the Elks War Risk Commission, the first to reach James R Nicholson in New York. The Elks smoker is set for Jan 29.
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Maynard
Maynard Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Wilkshall
Julius Gruber
BE. R
John S. McClelland
Copley Plaza Hotel
Boston
John J. Driscoll
Elks War Risk Commission
James R. Nicholson
P. GB
New York
Smoker of the Elks
Methodist Church Maynard Activities Preview
Rev. Herbert F. Fulton will preach on Healing Stripes at Sunday service. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 pm with discussion Possibilities in Spare Moments led by the pastor. Finance Committee gathers Feb 4 at 7 pm, with adjourned quarterly conference at 8 pm to act on church property. Choir supper Feb 6 in the Chapel from 5 to 7 pm.
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Methodist Church
Maynard
Herbert F. Fulton
Youths Fellowship
First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service Details
Sunday services at 10 45 am and Sunday School at 10 45 am. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 7 46 pm. Reading Room weekdays 2 00 to 5 00 pm Wednesdays until 7 80 pm. Lesson Sermon on February 1 on the topic Love from The Mother Church Boston with Bible selections from 1 Peter 5 6 10 and a passage from Science and Health.
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Coe Science
First ‘Church of Christ
Sajenttat
Boston
Massachuset
Mary. Baker Eddy
Dramatic Club to Present Charity Begins at Parker Street
The Maynard Dramatic Club presents Charity Begins on February 1 at Parker Street, featuring English children and instructors from Whitney Homestead in Stow as guests. Cast includes Barbara Jordan, Helen Ketola, Huldah Nelson, Emily Deveral, and Eleanor Filaherty in humorous roles with a ten member ensemble.
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Maynard
Parker Street
Whitney Homstead
Stow
Maynard Dramatic Club
Helen Ketola
Miss Case
Huldah Nelson
T Dowdy
Emily Deveral
Eleanor Filaherty
Agnes Deveral
Maynard Grange Past Masters Installations and Meetings
Dorothy Alvig Adelaide Sims Lili Holmes and Anne Dora attend the installation of officers at Boboro by Marion L Johnson and Framingham Grange. Weston Grange and Middlesex Central Pomona events noted. Eric Farnell will sing at Act Grange. Adelaide Sims solos with Lillian Atkinson. Weston Grange chair ceremonies planned with Middlesex Essex Pomona Stoneham event. Citations to Ac Grange February 10 and Weston March 10. supper by Concord Grange. program by Mrs Charlotte Wilson. show tableaux and a talk on handling relatives nerves.
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Maynard Grange News
Dorothy Alvig
Adelaide Sims
Lili Holmes
Anne Dora U
Boboro
Marion L. Johnson
Fomona
State Grange
Annusnac Grange
Nichols
Reading
Westfon Grange
Eric Farnell
Manard Grange
Act Grange
Lillian Atkinson
Massachusetts State Grange
Harv Turner
Andover
Weston Grange
Midlesex Essex Pomona
Stoham ‘Grange
Stoneham
Maynard’ Grange
Neighbor
Ac Grange
Dorothy Alving
Adlaide’ Sims
Framinham Grange
Middlesex Central Pomer Grange
Conco Grange
Sup
Concord Gra
Charlotte Wilson Waltham
Sudbuy Grantableaux
Miss Taylor Elected to College Club
Maynard Virginia Taylor a Jackson College sophomore and daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Taylor of Concord Street Maynard has been elected member of the Jacks All Around Club at Tufts College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Maynard
Virginia Taylor
Jackson Colleg
Department of Women
Tufts College
John W Taylor
Concord Stree Maynard
Lacking Will No Strength Shown in Hugo Quotation
A concise quote by Victor Hugo states that people without will do not lack strength but lack will. This reflects the idea that inner resolve determines action more than raw power or capacity.
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Victor Hugo
Pollina Ji BS on of i ehst Dr Vincent Chiropodist
Office hours and appointment telephones listed for a chiropodist named Dr. Vincent J. Chiropodist offering all day and evening slots on Wednesdays.
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Pollina
Vincent J. Chiropodist
FT Ousale
Appointme
Maynard
Framingham
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