Massachusetts Probate Notice for Legatry Probate
In the County Probate Court the will of Joan C Leggat is filed for allowance of account. The judge orders the attorney to file an advance in said Ob before ten oclock in the forenoon on the fifteenth day of 1942. The return day is May first and the register is P Jordan. May 28, June 4, 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pgaid
Dan Drey
Rato
Joan C. Leggat
Ng P. Jordan
Inistratrix
Rothwell
MacRae
Concord
Sein
Probate court notice for Bienfli? Wetherbee estate
Massachusetts probate court announces collection of interested parties for the estate of Wetherbee deceased. The administratrix requests allowance and deadlines for filing claims by May 15 in the county court. Judge Leggat presides with King P Jordan as register. May dates referenced: May 28 June 4 11.
Third Generation Woman Enlists to Serve in War
The notice highlights a woman from the community who joins to serve during wartime, continuing a family tradition of military service across generations. Her commitment reflects broader civic duty and the era’s call to national defense.
Marlboro high track stars shine at Ward Memorial meet
Marlboro High School dominated a triangular meet at Ward Patton Gym scoring many wins led by Ward and Greim in the 880 and hurdles. MacLeod of Medway captured the 100 and 220 dashes while Ward won the high jump and shot put and finished second in the 220 yard dash. Favorable marks included Ward, MacLeod, and Ledgard topping lists with strong showings from Maynard Benfield and Tobin in various events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Ward "Pati
Avon
Lack
Micke
Maynard
Ward
Macleod
Medwhly
Wine MacLeod
Ward Fant Gashine
Mac
White
Bowse
Greim
Ledgard
Tobin
Ay Poe i
Jjimp
Hanforth
Kang
Wwerd
Mar
Greims
Lost Book Notice in Middlesex Institution for Savings
Notice announces a lost book recorded as deposit TM No. sith paid by J W S Smith assistant treasurer at Concord Massachusetts on May 19 1942. It requests the owner to prove ownership and present the document for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex “Institution
JW. 'S. Smith
Asst
Treas
Concord
Mass
MA Akon
Taupe
Middlesex Institution For
Nass
You Bake at Home? Free Yeast Bread Ad Offer
A fragmented ad offers free yeast bread recipes and baking ideas. Text mentions Standard Brandstine and a New York City address 691 Washington St for postcard requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Sanchar
Brandstine
Washington St
New York City
Adv
Probate Court Orders Unclaimed Deposits Paid to Commonwealth
Massachusetts probate court in Maynard cites unclaimed deposits totaling sums in savings accounts at Assabet Institution for Savings. Petition by Attorney General Robert T Bushnell seeks court decree directing transfer of funds with accrued interest to the State Treasurer under General Laws ch 168. Publication notices set for three weeks in Maynard Enterprise. return date July 20, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probato Court
Assabet ‘Institution
Maynard
Erskine Broadley
Maynard Francis Desmond
Shirley
Fannie Haire
Albany
Karol Kerlikowski
Shirley ‘Tomasy
Loika
Katie Mahoney
Maynard John Susania
Maynard Ting M. Thomas
Maynard Ernest Wetherbee
Putney
James ‘Wetherbee
Robert T. ‘Bushnell
CommonWealth
Cambridge
Idlin C
Leggat
Ea- Guire
P. Jordan
Register
John .C. Leggat
Loring Ip
Jordan
Petition for dog sale order in Middlesex court
In Middlesex District Court Concord May 18 1942 petition by Arthur Praver to establish sale of a dog. Respondent Borodin alleged absent with no residence or agent in Massachusetts. Court orders notice by publication in Maynard Enterprise and sets continuation to June 13 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth. of Massachusetts
Middlesex
District ‘Court of Central Middlesés
Holden
Goncord
Arthur Praver
Keninels Betitioner Va
Borodin
Couttén
Mey
Nee
Petition for administration of George A. Bickerton estate
The Commonwealth of Wildbrek notes a petition to appoint Rothwell W. MacRae of Concord as administrator of the late George A. Bickerton’s estate with bond not required, return date May 15, 1942, before Judge Genent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of ‘Wildbrek
Rence
Rersons
George
A. Bickerton
Concord
Deceas
Opinion notes on state affairs from Western Newspaper Union
Fragmentary editorials attributed to staff writer in a regional paper note editorial stance on state matters. Released via Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie Werwapaper
Union
Russian Front Report Two Offensives Amid Oil Battle
Axis forces mass panzer divisions for a 1942 thrust at Mostow while the Kerch peninsula retreat gives the Nazis access to Caucasus oil. In Kharkov Timofey Semeon troops push after two weeks of fighting as Soviet defenses bolster the Caucasus shore and the Black Sea fleet concentrates near the strait. Soviet and German losses are reported, with 75 German tanks destroyed in three days on the Izyum Barvenkova front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mostow
Kerch
Caucasus
Kharkov
Semeon Timoshenko
Ukraine
Black
Hitler
United Nations
Bai Ie
Izyum-Barverikova
Registration of 18 and 19 Year Olds For Draft Unfolds
Reported plans show 18 and 19 year olds must register for selective service on June 30. The first age group would be exempt from service, while the older group could be drafted. Debate continues on lowering the minimum age and potential changes after Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pearl Arbor
War Department
Senate
House
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
Howe
Seace Democratic
Mo Immeilidte
Mexico Faces War Mood as Nation Vows to Avenge Sinking
In Mexico City a massive memorial honors 21 sailors killed by Axis torpedoes. President Avila Camacho and cabinet members attend as chants denounce the Axis and praise Roosevelt. A Nazi banner is burned amid cheers and boos for Mussolini and Hirohito. German, Japanese, and Italian firms are painted with anti Axis slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
D Ead
Manuel Avila Camacho
Cabinet
Congress
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Emperor Hiro
Lonley Highways Warn of Passenger Car Loss in War Mobilization
By June 1943 the Office of Emergency Management projects 20 million passenger cars off the roads and about 8 million remaining unless nationwide car pooling becomes effective. OEM notes last year’s average load was under two per mile despite a 42 person car capacity. The War Production Board cites labor-management permittees enabling workers to pool. maps show home locations of drivers and non-drivers. The Office of Defense Transportation will ensure transport facilities for workers in war production and agricultural mobilization plans. War labor shortages could cut production with 18 million additional workers to be mobilized by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Emergency Management
OEM
War Production Board
Office of Defense Nation
Ami
Trans- Mg
Washington
W U. S. Employment Service
Selective Service
Intsori Rwciggeeron
Office of ‘Defense Transportation
United States Tour Into Canada Faces Gas Rationing Issue
Reported Ottawa notes a U S entry into Canada would carry ration books granting 20 gallons of gasoline per year, not per entry, raising logistics concerns. Washington meanwhile discusses a five pointed insignia in a blue circle and related measures to reduce enemy confusion. Frances Perkins cites factory workers earning 40 per week as labor data, while 10000 Japanese from the Pacific coast are slated for relocation to a center in Wyoming's Big Horn region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
United States
Canada
White
Washington
Frances Perkins
Sam Francisco
Pacific Const
Big Horn
Wyoming
President Roosevelt on Maritime Day declares ship production near miracle
The president cites the Maritime Commission progress with 35 percent more ships delivered than last year and daily ship completions rising. He projects 28 million tons of shipping by year end 1943, noting shipbuilding capacity up over 60 percent while warning of U boat losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taba ‘Maritime Aay
Rnte Board
Maritime Commission
Wice
Vickery
Roosevelt
Maritime Day
Doo Little Warns of More Raids on Japan
Brig Gen James H Doolittle heads the 8 air fleet promising more raids on Japan after Tokyo bombing in mid April. A national radio cast noted American air raids and the Japanese countermeasures. He spoke of the great disappointment among two thirds of volunteers trained for the raid who were kept behind at the last minute due to limits on the number of planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Jamies H. Doolittle
DU. -8
Tokyo
Sianades
Doolittle
Hmit Df
Treasury Proposes Broad Source Withholding Plan
A sweeping proposal would withhold at the source of any taxable income a substantial portion, directing taxes to be collected by the Treasury Department. The plan aims to simplify collections and broaden tax compliance across all earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasury Department
Bedford Club News and Local Disturbances
Local notes recount visits by Daisy Awbey and Mary previously of the town now in New Jersey. Harold Rivet returned from an extended weekend at the Soldiers Home. Bedford Women’s Service Club met at Progressive Club House on Hartford Street with refreshments and reports of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy ‘Awbey
Mary
New" Jervey
Arthur Rivet
South Street
Bedford Women’s Service Club
Progressive Club
Hartford Street
Wednessy
Gardy
As Owrrice
Moin
Camel Cigarettes Target Service Men Sales Ad
An advertisement promotes Camel cigarettes for soldiers and service members. It touts gift cartons and homefolks sending a carton through dealers, linking the product to military support and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csirice
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Martinique
Jacques Doriot
Copan
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Igovern
Paris
Doriot
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New England Telephone and
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14Th St
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