United Co op Society Ends Annual Session With Rebates and Outlook
Maynard notes 1400 members and 4000 customers in the cooperative, reporting net savings and a 1940s sales total topping 10.38 million dollars. Arvo Rivint discusses butter, coal shortages, price group ceilings, and the cooperative’s democratic operation, emphasizing peace and public responsibility.
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Maynard
United Co-ople Society
Te Parker Et
Arvo N
Food Administration Informa
Hatore
Natrons
Co-operative
Move- Bet
Society's aim to build a permanent peace and defend democracy
A statement emphasizes founding a society dedicated to lasting peace and the responsibility to preserve democracy. The message frames peace as a collective duty and highlights civic commitment as essential to safeguarding democratic principles.
Acton P T A to Meet Monday Night
The Acton P T A resumes with an 8 15 PM meeting in Blanchard Hall presided by President Phillip Goldthwaite Mrs William Cameron introduces an engaging program Guest speaker Mrs Victor E Peppard of South Acton speaks on Exchange Students detailing her home hosting of a German exchange student and related experiences
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Acton
Acton P.T.A
Blanchard Hall
Phillip Goldthwaite
William P. Cameron
Victor E. Peppard
South Acton
Exchange students plan for better world understanding
The article describes an ongoing exchange student program with a German participant living with an American family. A musical portion is led by Mrs. Leo Quinn and Mrs. Philip Goldthwaite. Acton P T A supports the school through dues, a dental clinic, Red Cross milk fund, 4 H camp funds, instruments, hot lunch, and a scholarship gift. A card party planning meeting is set for Sunday at Richard Deane's home with several committee members listed. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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Germany
Rman
Leo Quinn
North Acton
Philip Goldthwaite
Clayton Steeves
James Driscoll
Goldthwaite
Schmitz
Dagenais
Marjorie Jones
Cand National
P.T.A
Acton
Acton Scrapper Club Receipts Total $1 387 04
The Acton Scrapper Club reports receipts totaling 1387.04 from October 1, 1942, to February 1, 1944. Treasurer William Henry Soar presents the breakdown including voluntary subscriptions 260.00, sale of scrap 1120.41 and deposits interest.
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Acton
Acton Scrapper’s Club
William Henry Soar
Eee
Guam Post Is Promoted At Charleston Navy Yard
Lieutenant Marian B. Olds of the Navy Nurse Corps rises to Lieutenant at the Charleston Navy Yard. A Washington native and George Washington University Hospital graduate, she served in multiple posts including Guam and Japan as a prisoner of war before returning to the States.
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Charleston
S. C
J.g
Marian B. Olds
Navy Nurse Corps
Washington, D. C
Naval Hospital
Charleston Navy Yard
Olds
Charleston Hospital
Japan
Guam
States
Bethesda
William J .Olds
George Washington University Hospital
Washington
Navy
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Brooklyn
Boston
Annapolis
San Diego
Methesda
Ethel] Olds
Hanover
R. B. Walker
Spring Street
Lexington
Mass
Maynard Folk Help Victory Book Campaign In Maynard
Maynard residents contribute books to the Massachusetts Victory Book Campaign as the effort nears completion. Thanks go to James Jd gard for a 500 book gift and to Olive Morgan for cooperation.
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Maynard Folk
Maynard
Massachusetts
James J. Tobin
Earl Ryan
James Jdgard
Olive Morgan
LDF
Ran
Charles Foley
John, Daniel
Joseph Carewe
Boston
C. C. Cullinane
Keige Morgan
Public Librar
Voracious Ladybird Describes Predation on Flies
A brief note describes a ladybird that eats multiple green flies in an hour, illustrating a predator insect feeding behavior and its potential impact on pest control.
Fourth Quarterly Conference of Methodist Church Held
The Fourth Quarterly Conference and Annual Meeting of the Methodist Church met in the chapel with Dr. Francis D. Taylor presiding. Reports showed encouraging finances and membership. The pastor noted added duties due to illness and wartime needs, with eight baptisms, three weddings, fourteen funerals, fifty five sermons, and four addresses. Twenty seven members serve in the armed forces, with monthly pastoral letters to each. Officials and committees for the coming year were elected, including trustees William Naylor and Leslie W. Sims, and various committees in finance, membership, education, and benevolence.
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Maynard
Methodist Church
Francis D. Taylor
Worcester
Congregational Church
West Concord
Fulton
Army Navy
the Messenger
Adelphi
Woman’s Society For Christian Service
Philathea
Youth Fellowship
William Naylor
Leslie W. Sims
Rufus Burgess
Edwin Carleton
John Taylor
C. A. Morges
C. Drechsler
Philip “Wilson
Walter R. Denniston
Harry E. Burnham
Herbert J. Doel
William Gates
William J. Hayward
Grace Coon
Reginald Jones
Thomas Marsden
Hiram Parkin
Elsie Burgess
Carrie Barlow
Agnes Binks
H. A. Richardson
Bertha Whitney
Albert’: Hodges
Marion Butterworth
Adelphiang Women’s Society For Christian Service
Walter
Harry Burnham
Temperance
Mamie Cushman
Albert. Hodges
Bruce
Elmer Cook
Elmer Gook
Three Men Held in $5000 Hijacking Case
Boston agents arrested three men in a hijacking raid that netted $5000 from the Benjamin Motor Depot last November. The trio Bert E Arvidson Arth Arvidson and Harold H were seized after a months long FBI investigation. The liquor believed stolen was recovered from a garage in SS. The suspects reportedly tried to destroy evidence but failed.
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Boston
FBI
Reack
Benjamin Motor Depot
Martin T. Hall Ieral
Hension
Bert E. Arvidson
Grove Street
Norwell
Arth Arvidson
Harold H
Hudson Road
State Guard Ball at Groton Town Hall
The Massachusetts State Guard annual ball was held at Groton Town Hall on February 21. Acton, Pepperell, Groton, and Groto Town companies attended. the event was a great success and attendance is expected to rise as the year advances. The regular weekly drill was held last Monday at Acton town hall. indoor drills made this possible amid weather. The State Guards remain enthusiastic about training and their role in the war effort.
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A Maynard
Infantry
Massach
Sudbury Board Registers Adds Four Names To List
The Sudbury Board of Registrars notes four new names added to the voters list this year. Printing delays may affect the ability to display the full roster before Town Meeting.
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Board of Registrars
Sudbury
Dameson
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Feeeeenens
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Powder Mill Road
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Maynard Public Library
Victory Committee
Dorothy. D. Beggs
Sydney A. Beggs
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Arthur T, Goding
Goulds
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H. M. Wylde
Flagg RD
Southboro
Ana Hudson
Women’s Society
Iran
William Nay
Walter Depniston
Peaham Naylor
Whitney
William
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F.B.I
State Guard
Groto Town
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