Veterans Hospital praised 20th anniversary across volunteer groups
Volunteer groups led by Winthrop Adams organized activities at Bedford Veterans Hospital marking its 20th anniversary. Red Cross Ladies, VFW Disabled Veterans, National Catholic Service and others arranged concerts, birthday acknowledgments, flower displays, moving pictures, and weekly entertainments to aid patient recreation and morale. A psychiatry convention in Bedford featured Drs Perkins Tompkins and Stearns among sixty-five attendees discussing future mental health treatments.
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Vol
Volun
Ion
Winthrop Adame
Iffin
Spe
Redy
Vfwisabled Veterans Ice
National Cathily Service
Richard J. Cush
National Catholic Rvice
Rogram
George Sar
George Devereaux
Raphy
Mnucr
Woill
Orchid Law
Milton Spost
Frank W. Thomppearls
S. Hume
Lowis
Acton
Billerica
Chelmsford
Boxboro
Andover
Winchester
Melrose
Gardner
Lawrence
Wakefield
Stoneham
Greenfield
American Legion
D. A.V
Jewish War Vets
B’nai B ’Rith
American Women Voluntary Service
Mason’s Service Association
the Elks Clubs
Amvets
Salvation Army
Legion Auxiliary
Fae
VFW
Eiks
DAV
DVHS
B’ Nai B ’Rith
Veteran’s Hospital
Bedford
Veteran
Harvey’ J. Tompkins
Veterans Administration
Washington
Winthrop Adams
Arthur Riggles
American Psychiatric Association
Butler Hospital
Providence
R. I
Charles Burtingame
American Nec Jatric Association
Institute of Living
Hartford
Conn
Warren Stearns
Tufts Medical School
Massachusetts
Maine
Rhode Island
United Nations Reform and World Peace Debate
The piece argues for UN reforms to strengthen world peace and reduce war risk. It cites Finletter, Judd, Marshall, and public polls showing support for stronger global cooperation. It notes calls for greater world integration and eventual inclusion of Russia in a sound peace framework.
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Unite Nations
United Nations
Federation of Nations
Finletter
Air Policy Commission
New York City
United States
U. N
Walter Judd
Minnesota
Boston
Civilized Nations
Marshall
Elmo Roper
Atlantic
Apsey
Russia
Parents Group Plans Next Fall School Expansion Talks
The Parents Group holds a meeting to outline priorities for school expansion and budget considerations. The School Planning Committee will share proposals for new buildings once the official report is ready, with a special meeting to follow.
Hospital Receives Federal Grant for New Wing
The hospital proceeds to correlate plans and current costs as submitted to the government. Bids for construction will follow after this review. Floor plans were on exhibit at National Hospital Day. Construction is expected to take about one year from groundbreaking, with a hoped earliest cornerstone this summer or early fall.
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National
Emerson
Board’ ‘of Directors
Restaurant Owner Says Life Is Hard for the Chez
George L. Wenzel, former Austin restaurant operator now a Texas Restaurant Owners Association consultant, warns owners to expect abuse from patrons. He cites theft of silverware and furniture, tablecloth art, and spoiled rolls as common issues, noting rude requests and free rider behavior undermine business.
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Austin
Tex
George” L
Wenzel
Dayton Mystery Solved Green Rainfall Source
Dayton residents learn green color came from a junk heap where Robert Cradsky dumped fluorescein used on life rafts to mark sea areas for rescuers. Powder possibly blown onto trees or washed onto porches and umbrellas.
New York Papers Face 50 Percent Cost Rise
American newspapers report costs up about 50 percent since 1845 due to dearer newsprint ink and operating expenses. Revenue from national and local ads rose, with 500 papers boosting circulation rates to 5 cents, affecting about 80 percent of U S dailies.
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New York
Bureau of. Advertising of the
American
Newspaper Publishers Association
National
Antarctic Whalers Denounce Japs For Unfair Practices
Advance parties from Antarctic whaling rounds arrive in Capetown accusing two Japanese expeditions authorized by Gen Douglas MacArthur of poaching on others hunting grounds. Norwegian ships report Japanese methods unchanged since pre war days as the season nears close. Total catch may top last year and reach about 2 1 2 million barrels worth around 120 million dollars with whalemeat shipped north in large quantities.
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Capetown
South Africa
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Shiporéhammer
Britain
Don’t Hide Modern Houses Behind Tall Planting
A new planting style suits modern one story homes with minimal steps. Low, horizontal plantings frame the structure using annuals and small evergreens to avoid dwarfing the house, emphasize width, and keep sunshine and view.
Bedford Diphtheria Clinics Schedule and Attendance
A Bedford program lists diphtheria clinics for school children on May 28 and June 15 at 10 am, with Dr. C. Rogers Lord and Miss Mildred Cog ins overseeing. Preschoolers may attend, with parental permission required for shots. Slips signed by parents. adults may take the Schick test and receive shots if susceptible. Transportation available via Miss Cynthia Webber, Hillside Avenue, Lex 19 0960.
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Bedfords
C. Rogers Lord
Spybiic Health Nuiee
Mildred
Cynthia Webber
Hillside
Avenue
Lex
Bedford Motor Corps of Bedford
American Red Cross
Charles River Music Festival Participation Planned
Stow Girl Scouts plan to join the Charles River Music Festival in Boston on May 15 at 10 30 a m. About 40 Stowwich troops will meet at Stow Town Hall at 9 a m and travel by chartered bus with leaders Mrs Francis Warren Mrs Harry Herrick Mrs Fred Townsend Mrs Harry Croft and Mrs William Hastings.
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Stow
Seoul
Boston
Charles River
Harry Croft
William Hastings
Massachusetts
Lemos Wins Prizes with Harleyholm Heifer at New England Show
John P. Lemos of Gleasondale Road entered a three year old Harleyholm Topline Brownie at the New England Ayrshire Show in Springfield. The cow earned three prizes across separate classes. Bond purchase encouraged with Victory Bonds advertising.
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Springfield
John P. Lemos
Gleasondale Road
Harleyholm
Topline Brownie
Bedford School Exhibition Highlights Students Grades One Through Nine
The annual exhibition will be held at Bedford schools on Thursday May 13 from 2:30 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 8:30. A school lunch will be served in the lunch room under Mrs. C Emerson Fox. Reservations are required for lunches and can be made via chips or a telephone message at the school office.
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Bedford
C. Emerson Fox
Birth of Gail Elizabeth Martines in Concord
Mr and Mrs Frank W Martines announce the birth of a daughter Gail Elizabeth on April 22 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Progressive club members and their wives hosted a turkey dinner Tuesday night at the YD.
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Frank W. Martines
Great Road
Gail Elizabeth
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Progressive Club
Local Community Notices From Keene and Bedford
The snippet lists residents with job changes and health updates including Richard S. Lamereaux securing a position in Keene New Hampshire and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart returning to duties at the Veterans Hospital after vacation. Maybelle Anthony recuperating after surgery in Boston and Mrs. John J. Thford arranging care. Bertha Brough taking a position on the Mill Dam in Concord and Evelyn F. Blake acting as correspondent for the Lexington Minuteman. The Bedford Progressive Association reports Christmas Night plans and Memorial service funding.
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Elizabeth Stewart
Sou Street
Veterans’ Hospital
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