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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
14
A fleet of over 1000 military sleeper cars built for wartime troop transport has been sold by the War Assets Administration. Railroads purchase the cars for civilian use, primarily for right of way maintenance and wrecking crews in peacetime.
Middlesex probate court invites interested parties to object to the executor’s first account in the Patience A Hogan estate of Maynard. Written appearance is due by ten in the forenoon on August 21, 1947 in Cambridge. Judge John C LeEsquire and Register Loriing P Jordan preside.
Middlesex Probate Court announces a petition for probate of a will for Emil K Osbeck late of Maynard. Ida M Osbeck of Maynard seeks appointment as executrix without bond. Court sessions in Cambridge begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Witness Johns C Leggat Esquire. July 1, 1947.
In Maynard, Probate Court cites interested parties concerning the estate of Joseph W. Kaler. A petition seeks probate of a will and appointment of Margaret J. McCormack as executrix without bond. Return appearances deadline set. judge John C. Leggat presides. register Loring P. Jordan records.
In Middlesex Probate Court for Hazel W late of Acton Massachusetts the estate seeks confirmation of a will presented by Harry A Williams of Acton as executer with surety. A return day set for June 21, 1947. Witness John Beggar Esquire First Judge and Loring P Jordan Register.
A Pan American plane landed carrying 13 king penguins and 8 million dollars in gold. The penguins head to Camden New Jersey animal park while the Argentine government ships the gold to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York.
Probate Court of Middlesex cites estates of Nancy S. Chaffin of Acton and W. Charles Wood of Sudbury with petitions for distribution and probate of will. Also notes divorce proceedings for James R. Bowman of Philadelphia from Leona M. Bowman with alimony and custody claims and required appearances in Cambridge. Witness John C. Leggat, Register.
Application for a duplicate deposit book to replace Deposit Book No 12701 is received. Notice signed by Sidney E McCleary treas and Gekeewena Affaca Maylaru ivwaso.
Notice states deposit book No 46120 has been lost and payment is stopped. W S Smith assistant treasurer Concord Mass dated July 21 1947 with subsequent dates July 24 31 and August.
A House armed services subcommittee urged mandatory military training for all American males at 18 or after high school graduation. The plan calls for six months of basic training for youths 18 to 20, then six years in ROTC or a reserve, with induction deferred if still in high school until age 20. Estimated yearly trainees: 850,000 across Army and Navy, with branch choice allowed. Monthly basic pay proposed at 30 dollars plus allowances for dependents. Major details align with President Truman’s universal training commission.
Beef and pork prices rise across the board with steak from 69 to 89 cents a pound and beef cuts to 1.59. Hamburgers near 49 cents, boiled ham around 1.10, smoked shoulders 49, poultry up 39 to 53 cents for roasting chicks, turkeys 39 to 45, veal steady. Eggs at about 80 cents a dozen, demand high and imports noted from Hampshire and other states.
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