Massachusetts Prepares Fifth World War II Registration Drive
On June 30 a new registration is required for men born on or after January 29 and on or before June 1. The fifth Registration under the Selective Training and Service Act aims to add to the total registrants in Massachusetts to better than 1.25 million nationwide. Lt. Col. Smith will supervise the process urging all eligible men to register at their local board area and to indicate a home address if away from home to ensure proper forwarding of registration cards.
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Massachusetts
War travel limits and pest control tips cited in state notices
The document notes wartime travel restrictions for private passengers and upcoming meetings. It also reports crop damage from the glassy cutworm and climbing cutworms, with Dr. Bourne advising a poison bran mash for control and a guidance leaflet for residents seeking further information.
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Bourne
Gardner
Massachusetts
Malling Room
Massachusetts State
College
Amherst
Worms Attack Massachusetts Farm Across Wide Acreage
Entomologists from Massachusetts College report worms aged ten years and up have infested a Massachusetts farm this spring. The pests damage grass, clover, corn, and other crops, with hundreds of acres harmed as the worms crawl from the earth and chew plant roots and leaves.
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Tworm
Massachusetts
L. Bourne
Maynard Man Enters Armed Guard Training at Newport
John Zdanowicz of Maynard has completed courses at the U S Naval Training Station Newport and is training for the U S Navy Armed Guard. He will learn gun care and small arms and may serve on national armed vessels. He attended Maynard High School and worked at the American Woolen Company before CCC service. His brother Stanley is a Navy aviation Machinist Mate Second Class.
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John ‘Charles, Zdanowicz
Sulbury Street
Maynard
Katherine Zdanowick
U.S. Naval Training Station
Newport
R. 1
U. S. Navy
Armed Guard
Zdanowicz
Adanowicy
American Woolen Company
CCC
Colorado
Wyoming
Zdanowick
Stanley
U. S Navy
R. L
Zdan‘owicz
Acton Woman Sued for Divorce in Worcester Case
Charlotte B. Reynolds of Acton is sued by her husband Harold R. Reynolds of Worcester on cruelty grounds. Married November 26, 1914 in Troy Maine, the petition alleges cruel treatment since 1940 at Acton. Attorney John E. represents the petitioner.
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Acton
Charlotte B. Reynolds
Harold R. Reyonlds
Worcester
Troy
Maine
John E
Garment Care Tips on Measuring for Proper Ironing
A reader advises measuring shirts before laundering to ensure correct shaping. Measure from armpit to cuff, center of six inches to hem, and waist width. Follow these measurements while ironing to save time and money.
Faith as motive power in daily life sources
The excerpt cites Helen Keller and Bible verses to argue faith guides action beyond sight. It quotes Hebrews 11 3 on creation by Gods word and Mary Baker Eddy stressing living faith that transforms truth into action as motive power in life.
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Mary Baker Eddy
The American Flag Poem Reprinted With Permission
A patriotic poem celebrating the flag and national ideals is reprinted with permission from author Joseph K Colton by the American Flag Society. Names of editors and newspapers appear in the surrounding note from Gardner Mass. The verse extols courage unity and service across diverse American scenes.
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Joseph K. Colton
The
American Flag Society
War Bonds Poster Urges Public to Invest in Savings Bonds
A Treasury Department appeal urges citizens to support the war effort by buying War Savings Bonds. The message asks households to cut 20 percent of income to invest in bonds, promoting national victory through financial contributions.
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U.S. Treasury Dept
Daug hyrs daughters for farm work in labor shortage
Plainfield New Hampshire report says Clarence W W King could not find male help so he hired his daughters Flora aged 14 and Doris aged 17 at standard wages to work on his 850 acre farm until labor needs were met.
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Plainfield
N. H H
Clarence W.W. King
Flora
Doris
Battle of the Crickets claim reduced crop damage 95 percent
George Shogren state agriculture supervisor says the “Cricket Poison vs Effective Renow Ned” battle ends with crickets causing far less harm. He notes past crickets ruined crops, but perfected poisoning methods cut damage by about ninety five percent.
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George Shogren
Agricul
Manson
Maynard Couples Tie the Knot in Weekend Rites
Over the weekend Maynard churches hosted several weddings led by Rev Fulton. the highlight was Dorothy Fulton marrying Raymond A Ewing at the Methodist Church. Other ceremonies united Mary Quinn and James Cook. Irene Doherty and Guido Carbone also wed, with receptions at local venues and plans to reside in Worcester and Marlboro respectively.
Bride Frances Primiano Weds Sgt Robert Blanchette at St Bridget’s
In Maynard Frances Jano the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Primiano of 44 Butler Avenue marries Sergeant Robert Blanchette son of Mr and Mrs B A of Elm Street Mars. The bride wears white chiffon with lace and a wreath of orange blossoms as she is given away by her father in St Bridget’s Church at 2 o’clock.
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Blanchette
Primiano
Wedding in St M Church Consolidates Morgan and Hinds
Claire Morgan and William Hinds wed at St M Church as Rev Edward A Con officiated. Attendants John Storey and Raymond Moose. Bride in embroidered organza gown with pearl accents. Reception in Hudson with guests from Marlboro Providence Mitebury Boston Hopedale Holliston Maine and Vermont. The couple plan to reside in An Haven.
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Hudson
Marlboro
Providence
Mitebury
Boston
Hopedale
Holliston
Maine
Vermont
Bae
A . Digg
Hill Brog, Shoe Company
Hall Son
Assabet Mills
An. Hadeon
Brindley Eberly Wedding in Watertown Church
Miss Mary L Wherly the bride of William L Brindley were married at St Michael's Church Watertown in a 4 pm ceremony Saturday The bride wore masquesette with hat and carried yellow bouquets Nearly 60 guests attended a buffet reception at the parents home with friends from Maynard Arlington Worcester and Watertown The article notes the bride and groom and attendees but the text is garbled and names are partially misspelled or unclear
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Berwell
Ewing
Leon
Stone
Worcester
Raymond Dunklee
Melrose Highlands
Boston
Amdsbury
Hampden
Marlboro
New York
Baltimore
Airlie Street
High
Norton Co
Brindley-Eberly
Mary L. Wherly
John Bberly
Fifth Avenue
Watertown
Ras
William L
Wil Brindley
Mill Street
St. Michael's Church
Maynard
Arlington
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