Apple growers plan wartime labor pact and price fix
More than 75 fruit growers attended a meeting discussing a wartime apple harvest. They agreed to use about 1000 war prisoners for picking with labor assignments through the Ashoba Association at Ayer. A price of 15 cents per box and 60 cents hourly wage were set, and arrangements included meals and transportation for prisoners.
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Alforg
Worcester
Middlesex
Baie' A
Seth Ieirodens
Ceeenaceretns
Ashoba Association
Ayeragga Oon
Habeen Ia
Ballot Referendum Proposals for State Election
The article outlines five November referendum questions for local voters. It covers government reform, annual legislature return, and a constitutional amendment on ballot wording. It notes the process to restore court seating and the cost implications of the amendment.
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General Court
New Technical Advisory Service Library For Small Manufacturers
George W. Grebenstein announces a new index by the Smaller War Plants Corporation covering hundreds of solved problems across 58 fields including automotive, ceramics, chemicals, metals, plastics, radio, rubber, textiles and wood. The complete library is available at the SWPC Regional Office in Boston with district offices in Worcester to aid manufacturers seeking research and production guidance.
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George W. Grebenstein
War Plants Corporation
Worcester
Corporation
Boston
Massachusetts
Grebenstein
Department of Agriculture
SWPC
H. L. Dyson
War ,Plants Corporation
Referendum Questions On Pardons Voting And Liquor
The item outlines proposed referendums on pardons for felony offences and allowing ill or hospitalized voters to vote by absentee ballot. It also mentions repealing a law banning beanbo games and the biannual local option vote on liquor sales.
Fire in shed at Marlboro house rear barn
A fire yesterday afternoon damaged a shed behind Wilbur Tebo’s home at 208 Pleasant Street. Marlboro Box 126 reports the blaze caused little damage and the cause remains undetermined.
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Wilbur Tebo
Pleasant Street
Philbin Seeks Probe Of Rutland Heights Veterans Hospital
Congressman Philip J. Philbin announces an authorized full investigation into conditions at the U S Veterans Hospital Rutland Heights following patient complaints. Brigadier General Frank T Hilley of the Veterans Administration in Washington confirms measures to explore alleged privileges denial and inmate like conditions at the facility.
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Philip J. Philbin
Third
Frank T. Hilley
Veterans — Administration
Washington
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Rutland Heights
Philbin
Rutland
Hines
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan
A satirical column in clipped dialogue sketches Mrs. Citizen and Mr. Citizen debating modern manners and advertising men. The piece riffs on popularity, disdain for social mores, and the idea that people constantly evaluate others while revealing their own pretensions.
New OPA Rules Push Car Pools for Gas Rations
Washington orders require ride sharing to qualify for B or C gasoline rations after August with full rations only possible after September. District official Colgan calls for drivers to turn off engines when idle to curb waste. Bowles explains car clubs must have regular schedules and passenger signups to meet ride sharing requirements.
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M. ‘R. Colgan
Office of Defense Transportation
Colgan
Orést
Washington
Furlough Gas Ration Rules Issued by OPA Board
As of July 25, military personnel on furlough or leave of three days or more may apply for gasoline rations. Rations not issued to those on pass or liberty. Applications require furlough papers and true copies cannot be honored. One gallon daily per day of leave, up to a maximum, with purpose and alternate transport details. Applications to the board with jurisdiction over garaged area. in-person for the member. family may apply with good cause.
Urge Veterans to Reinstate World War II Insurance Before Aug 31
The American Legion urges discharged World War II veterans to reinstate lapsed government insurance by August 31, 1944. Eligible individuals may reinstate without medical examination, with premiums due from the lapse date plus 5 percent interest. Form 353 is available from service officers, Boston Veterans Information Center, and the Veterans Administration.
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American Legion
City ‘of
Boston
Veterans’ Information ‘Center
Veterans Administration
Kitchen Showers For Bride In Town Popular Trend
What to Do Kitchen showers are popular when the bride stays in town. If she moves to an army post or base, practical gifts are harder. Guests can share ration coupons for a little supply. Staples work, from flour to vanilla, and jam showers are common. An extra value shower offers recipes with a coordinating gift box.
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WNU
Registration Dates Set For- Nov. 7 Election
Election officials urge servicemen to register promptly and apply for absentee ballots now. Absentee ballots begin mailing August 16 to distant war fronts. Ballots must be requested in time to be returned by election day November 7. little campaign activity expected before September when state and national campaigns intensify.
Sunday Catholic Chu Services Listed in Concord
Teed preaches at Concord Sunday morning with services at 7 815 and 10 o'clock in the morning.
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CHU
Concord
Pilgrim Regular Sunday Service at 7 30
The regular Sunday service will be conducted at Erim Chapel at 7 30. Howard N. Parsons will deliver the sermon.
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Pilgrim Ch
Erim Chapel
Howard N. Parsons
Evangelical Service Sunday Evening Preacher Rev. Harry Poogtor
Evangelical church announces a Sunday 7 30 p m sermon by Rev Harry Poogtor at the vestry. Proclamation says the public is invited to attend the service.
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Evangelical Cyl
Harry Po Og Tor
Trinity Episcopal July sermon by Rev Rolly Banks
During July at Trinity Episcopal Church morning services include a sermon by Rev. Rolly Banks at 9 30 a m.
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Trinity Episcopal
Rolly Banks
Sermon by Rev Wallace at Parish Service
At a morning service, Rev Wallace, pastor, delivered the sermon to the Parish congregation. The event drew several church members who attended for spiritual instruction.
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Re Wallace
Reading Church Edifice Sunday Services and Bible Study
A fragment notes Sunday services at 10 45 and a weekly meeting at 7 46. It mentions Reading Church edifice hours and readings from The First Church of Christ Scientist and sections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Reading
Christ
Baker Eddy
Fragmentary Historical Musings on Right and Might
A fragmented quote reflecting on history and the balance of power with mentions of Lincoln God and expediency. The text juxtaposes ideas of right, might, and true expediency, suggesting a philosophical meditation rather than a news item.
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Lincoln
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