Harvard Chemist Led Gas Defense Efforts Across War
A profile recalls Charles W. Conant a Harvard chemist and Army chemical warfare official famed in 1917 18 for gas defense research and leadership. It notes his Alpine climbs his fragile health and long service shaping Britain US air defense and Commonwealth training while praising his disciplined stoic persona.
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Harvard Oh Rae
British War-office
Actien
Linc. of Mines
Chemical Warfare Service
Maynard District 54 inducts 42 selectees into service
Forty two young men from Acton Concord Maynard Lincoln Sudbury and Wayland comprise the Maynard District 54 inductees reported at Pratt Board headquarters. They were sent to the receiving station in Bowtorst and assigned to the 26th M Division at Camp Edwards after passing final physicals in Boston. Names include Maynard spellers such as Paul Wisuri Joseph Andruskewicz Joseph Lies jorai Taito Oberz and Roland Nee among others.
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Young
Selestens
Acton
Pedford
Concord
Maynard
Lincoln
Sudbury
Wayland
Pratt Board
Jp. Ce
Nudge’ Edward
Cather
Bowtorst
Miynard
Con Prt
Fed Ford
Linol
Williglana
Pehomas Lanigan
Arold Yee
Francisco Bakun
Howar le. King
Charles Colonbo
Felix P Liekpral
Nicholas D. Rudziak
Joseph J. Trebendis
Benjamin Pakae
Nicholas A. Lalli
John H. bin- Pa Reno A. Tuomanen
Stanley Dewicz
Ralph C. Carlin
Bedford
Frederick T. Stoffel
James H Doherty
Cornelius J Garedl
Robert T. Robinson
Roy “Hallenbrook
John E. Massiche
Thomas
M. Kenny
Thomas G. O'Day, Jr
Yaimes H. French
William D. Holland
Anthony Paskiewicz
Frank Bastielli
Boston
M Division
Camp Edwanls
Pail E. Wisuri
Joseph Andruskewicz
Joseph J. Liesjorai
Taito Oberz
Raoland M. Nee
Mrs Tallant Breaks Leg In Sudbury Ice Fall
Mrs William Tallant of Concord Road Sudbury Center was skating on Landhem Road East Sudbury when she fell through the ice and broke her leg. Dr George E Currier attended and she was taken to Framingham hospital, later returned home and confined to bed for about two months.
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Sudbury
William Ttallant
Concord Road
Sudbury Center
Landhem Road
East Sudbury
Hasan Albert A. Tallant
Rand
Alan FP
Flynn
George E. Currier
Framingham Hospital
Tallant
Orthy
Eastern Star
Grange
June Day Reappears After Five Hour Acton Search
An icy dusk wind halted an improvised search for June Day of Riverstreat Acton last Friday. Acton Chief Michael Foley and Officer George Morse with state police led the five hour effort until the girl returned home to her relieved parents.
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South Acton
Riverstreat
Heigh
Michael Foley
George Morse
Acton
Hook
Acton Elects George A. Morse Selectman
Acton voters chose George A. Morse over Lawrence Donnelly and Thomas C. Gallagher in a key 1941 election race. Turnout reached 965 of about 1600 registered. Morse won across precincts while others filled school committee and town offices.
Harvard Club Concord announces local scholarship plan
The scholarship committee of the Harvard Club in Concord announces its local scholarship for deserv ing boys of Acton Bedford Lincoln Concord Carlisle and Littleton. Members include Henry Fay chairman Lawrence Terry and John DeQ Br Applications must be sent to Beehive Hotel by March 1.
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Concord
Harvard Club
Ac’ton
Bedford
Lincoln
Carlisle
Littleton
Henry “H Fay
Lawrence Terry
John De.q. Br
To Do All Is Our Power to Win Health Quote
A brief quotation from T. F. Seward extolling health as a duty as worthy as honesty. The line frames health as moral obligation intrinsic to character.
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T. F. Seward
Explosion Kills Maynard Man at Powder Mill
Charles McKinnon 45 of 146 Powdermill Road was killed and Matti Savolainen 53 of 50 McKinley Street Maynard died of injuries after a heavy black powder charge exploded at the Ameliar Power Division of American Cyanamid and Chemical Operation plant near Acton and Concord. Fire Companies and state troopers responded as officials from town and federal levels opened an investigation. Funeral services for McKinnon were held at St. Bridget's Church with military honors from the Canadian War Veterans Association Waltham. Savolainen's funeral followed at his home with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Charles Mackinnon
Matti Savolainen
McKinley Street
Maynard
Ameliar Power
Acton
Concord
Alen
Waside Inn
Sudbary
Charles McKinnon
Baileys Brook
N. S
Powder Company
Katherine McKinnon
Intea
A.mi
Iona
Emerson Hospital
Raymond EB. Hooper
Savolaainen
Powder
McKinnon
Savolainen
United Press
McKinnor
St. Bridget’s Church
D. Edward O'Bryan
Thomas Croke
J.david Welch
American Fewder Company
Canadian War Veterans Association
Waltham
Mr. McKinnon
John Punch
Blanchard
Weaver
Arthur Trombley
Alexander McEachern
John Lannigan
Thomas Caldwell
St Bridget’s
Glenwood
Mt Savolainen
Finland
Alvinia
Ingrid Januskiewics
Soares
Tempting Price Few Men Have The Virtue To Withhold
A fragmented quotation notes that few men possess the restraint to keep a tempting price hidden. The line observes human weakness and the challenge of self control in bargaining.
Mark 17th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Burk Concord
Mr and Mrs Harry Burk of 1 Davis Court Concord marked their 17th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They were married in East Poston on March 2 1924 and have lived in Concord for over a year. The couple has a son and a daughter. Mr Burk is employed locally.
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Concord
Harry &. Burk
Davis Court
East Poston
Burks
Lenten Services Begin at South Acton Church
A series of six Lenten sermons by Rev. Harry B. Roberts starts next Sunday at South Acton Congregational Church. The topics include Great Truth from Buddhism on March 9 and Great Truth from Confucianism on March 16, followed by Hinduism March 23 Hinduism March 23, Mohammedanism March 30, Judaism April 6, and Christianity April 13.
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South Acton
Sout Acton Congregational Church
Harry B. Roberts
Sudbury Elects All Incumbents in Town Election
Sudbury voters turnout 659 to polls in town hall as all incumbent officers are reelected. Town clerk Frank F Gerry defeats Gordon Taylor 8883 to 190. Selectman Everett D Haynes 358 over EB Hawes. School Committee member George H Gohlke 57 vote lead over J Leo Quinn. L Roy Hawes serves as moderator. All other officers reelected without opposition.
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Sudbury
Frank F. Gerry
Gordon Taylor
North Sudbury
Taylor
Selectman
Everett D. Haynes
EB. Hawes
Haynes
George H. Gohlke
Geshike
J. Leo Quinn
L. Roy Hawes
Art of Hoping Patience Phrase Reflects Vauven Quip
A concise remark attributed to Vauven suggests patience is the core of hopeful thinking, framing patience as an art in the broader practice of hoping.
Local Election Returns Tie Up City Offices
The town held its quiet annual election with 376 votes cast of 3561 registered voters. Most Citizens’ Caucus candidates won. William Saarela lost for Board of Health to Howard J. Clark, and Leo McNamarra was defeated for school committee by James J. Ledgard. Frank E. Sanderson was re elected town clerk for his 28th term.
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Seval
William Saarela
Board of Health
Howard J. Clark
Citizens’ Caucus
Arthur Trombley
Jacob Laurila
Leo McNamarra
James J. Ledgard
Walter Chesiak
Alton Sims
Donald A Lent
Don Lent
Walter Cheslak
Frank E. Sanderson
George H Gutteridge
William
H .Gutteridge
Charles B. Keene
Christopher Wilson
William W Smith
Board of Public
Wee. Se
Benjamin Piecewicz
Frank E Sanderson
Henry Piecewicz
Edward Johnston
Helen
Punch Elizabeth’ Binks
Hubert
Lestex
Lillian Holmes
Agnes’ Driscoll
Florence’ Matleyy
Grace Tucker
William Rourke
Helen Connors
Frank Croft
Myrtle Whitney
Mildrea ‘Smith
Helen MacDonald
Edward J. Ledgard
Alice Joyce
Josephine Stuka
Eva Moynihan
Dorothy Alving
Elsie Brayden
William ‘Coulter
Mary McNamara
Maria Delorey
Clifford King
Margaret’ Johnston
Robers
Marsden
Pearl MacAuslin
Bertha Davis
Leslie W. Sims
Citizens’ ‘Caucus
Maynard Ayet
Candwietes
Y Mes
Oh the
Ea el Hot
Tustee Public Trustee ‘Soldiers’ Memorial
Maynard Warran Town Meeting Sets 1941 Budget Plan
The annual Maynard Warran town meeting will be held Monday evening March 10 at Parker Street Hall. The finance committee recommends school appropriations cut from 95 090 to 92 000 and proposes reduced funds for welfare aid old age assistance and dependent children. Total four funds for 1940 were 77 669. proposed for 1941 is 57 500, a substantial cut expected to lower the tax rate.
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Maynard
Parker
Street Hall
Ae Town
Board of Welfare
Beacon Street
Thomas Street
Riverbank Road
Martin Street
North Street
Florida Road
Street
Sewer Commissioners
Sys “Cemetery
Glenwood Cemetery
Victor Osirko
Anna ‘Carlson
Lilla Hatch
John Billington
William Spence
Elizabeth Hantala
Agnes A
Silloway
Camilla Bergner
Boeske
Vianna Kauinen
Charles CG. Abbott
Henry’ Launola
Maynard Fire Man Enters Military Training
The Maynard Fire Department honored Walter Bigin on the eve of his induction under the Selective Service Act. Fire Chief George Priest presented a wrist watch as fellow firefighters hosted a testimonial at the station with a collage, service, and moving pictures.
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Maynard
Walter
Maynard Fire Department
George
Action-Fines Tatted in Congord District Saturday
A district court in Acton-Fines imposed fines Saturday morning after Judge Wilson presided. The action involved multiple defendants linked to alleged aiding and other charges.
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Acton
Tata
Congord ‘di
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