War Production Board limits on iron and steel use in 400 products
The War Production Board bans iron and steel in about 400 civilian products after ninety days, forcing factory closures and shifting to plastics or substitutes. The order allows limited receipt and processing, with a tapering curtailment that excludes military munitions and war-related items. Citizens are urged to cooperate for war production while seeking fair play.
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Iron and Steel
War Production Board
Looking Backward in Maynard 25 Years Ago Chronicle
Entires note Edward Ledgard of Maynard on 24 hour furlough. Assabet Mills payroll hits 45000 weekly. banns announced at St. Bridgets for Florence Trainor and Edward Hayes and for Francis Bennett and Edna Leavitt. Bedford fire truck arrives. Maynard Trust Co promotes Liberty Loan. weddings and draft board members named. registration due June 6.
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Edward Ledgard
Maynard
Co. I
Assabet Mills
St. Bridget’s Church
Florence Trainor
Edward Hayes
Framingham
Francis H. Bennett
Edna Leavitt
South Acton
Central Square
West Acton
Ayer
Bedford
John Blake
Maynard Trust Co
Lilla’a. Miner
Ethan Morse
Roxsbury
Luther Morris
Frank Sanderson
George Smith
Michael Maley
John Brayden
Maynard Draft Board
Robert Hatch
Summer Street
Katherine White
Mary Sheridan
Boston
George H. Creighton
H. J. Dwinell
O.S. Fowler
George H Gutteridge
John W. Flood
Howard A. Wilson
F. E. Taylor
Sudbury Town Hall
Acton Center
Dick Freeman
George Hodgen
Stow Road
Mporrey
Vialle
Concord
Buick
Lexington
Lincoln
Wayland
Maynard Grange
Great Road
McCleary
Main Street
iMacone Bros
Wayside and Marlboro High Tennis Tie at Ward Park
Wayside Trade School and Marlboro High School split a 3-3 match at Ward Park courts. Singles results include Stevens and Santasosso for Marlboro and King Barton Ellery for Wayside with mixed scores. doubles saw Emery McManus and Santososso King winning for Marlboro and Wayside. The teams plan further matches Tuesday through Saturday against Framingham High.
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Marlboro
South Sudbury
Ward Park
Framingham High
McManus
King
W. T
Barton
Ellery
Charrette
Emery-McManuus
Murphy-Charrette
Santososso-King
Reilly-Morgan
Registry Fees Fall in April With Notable Decline
The State Registry of Motor Vehicles reported April cash receipts of 457,621 down from 649,155 a year earlier. Licenses issued dropped from 118,198 to 4,348, a loss of over 63,000. First four months show 5,050,960 collected vs 5,042,743 last year.
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State Registry of
Nurse From Encranizate Sparks Curious Name Scrutiny
An unusual name recorded for a nurse in Encranizate, California, has drawn local attention amid questions about its accuracy and origin. Community officials say the name may reflect X heritage or transliteration, prompting calls for verification and potential corrections.
B Card Holders May Lose Saved Gas for Pleasure Driving
Gas card holders with B-3 licenses were told by Leon Henderson price administrator that saved gasoline may be taken away if used for any purpose including Sunday or pleasure driving. Officials had defined B-3 cards as strictly for essential driving and boards will still verify both B-3 and X card issuances. The ruling clarifies whether B-3 holders can use part of their allowance for nonessential trips.
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Leon Henderson
Henderson
Chief Justice Higgins presiding at Middlesex criminal session
Chief Justice John P. Higgins opens a criminal session at the Middlesex Superior Court house East Cambridge as Middlesex County for the first time hosts a chief justice on the bench. He meets officials including District Attorney Robert F. Bradford and Sheriff Joseph M. McElroy. Cases on the list include John W Beal former Commissioner of Public Works and architect. Mayor George H Ashe of Lowell for municipal irregularities. William Holton James of Concord charged with criminal libel of President Roosevelt.
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Glancy News Service
Cambbridge
Middlesex County
United States
Middlesex
East Cambridge
John P. Higgins
Congress
Higgins
Cambridge
Superior Court
Vicrent A Brogna
Ernest Hobson
Robert F. Bradford
Joseph M. McElroy
John J. Smith
Fred T Peabody
Fred O. Davis
Frederick C Bean
John W .Beal
Boston
George H Ashe
Lowell
William Holton
James
Concord
Roosevelt
How to Stretch Gas Ration Told by Auto Engineer
Auto engineer Delmar G. Roos lists ten fuel saving tips from Jeep design work. Avoid using the choke in warm weather and accelerate gently to save gas. Do not stay in second gear. shift to high around 25 mph. Do not exceed 40 mph. For cars with high mileage, have valves and spark settings checked and ensure wheels are properly aligned to reduce fuel consumption.
Ubiquitous Housewife Maintains Busy Weekly Routine
Worcester Massachusetts notes Mrs. William H. Burke a housewife with nine children who serves as deputy air raid warden and collects antiques. Her week includes multiple first aid and air raid precaution classes, skating with children, and church attendance. She has completed civilian motor corps training and will start a Red Cross advanced first aid course.
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Worcester
Mass
William H. Burke
Burke
Red Cross
Shakespearean slang flows through modern talk says professor
Dr. William Matthews of the University of California claims thousands who use current slang actually quote Shakespeare. He notes the bard freely used words like duds ham guy pinch wines moll bread and beak in senses akin to today.
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Shakespeare
Los Angeles
William Matthews
University of California
War Pleas Bring Ancient Currency Out of Hiding
Money comes from everywhere to fund Chanada's war effort and old bills return to circulation. A resident turned in notes to buy a victory bond including two four-dollar Molson notes from 1875, a two-dollar Dominion of Canada note 1878, a one-dollar Merchants Bank note 1878, and a five-dollar Bank of Montreal note 1871.
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Kincaid, Sask
Chanada
Molson’s
Dominion of Canada
Bank of Montreal
Preserve Your Car’s Efficiency With Simple Upkeep
Read quick tips for car care from carburetor conditions to spark plugs and tire inflation. Keep engine off when parked and avoid wasteful idling. Ensure regular tuneups every 60 days and proper lubrication for optimal gas mileage.
Woman's Club Garden Group Meets Thursday
The Garden Group of the Southborough Woman's Club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Brigham Kk. Watson's Oak Hill Fayville. The topic is Flower Arrangement. Due to gas rationing there will be no regular Spring flower show but arrangement groups will be part of the meetings.
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Southboro
Southborough Woman's Club
Marlboro Man Hardiman Celebrates 80th Birthday Party
James H Hardiman of Prigham Street marked his 80th birthday with a party at 31 Brook Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Benjamin Parker. Guests included three nieces Miss Mary Sheenan Mrs John Wallace and Mrs Benjamin Parker. two nephews James B Sheenan Michael Fahey. three grand nieces Mrs Clifton Furbush RN Mrs Charles Gwynn and Miss Ellen Fahey. four grand nephews John Wallace Jr. and others.
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Charles Gwynn
Ellen Fahey
John Wallace
Ben
Laundry ad taunts rival in Seattle paper
A Seattle classified notice jokes about choosing Gus for laundry service amid patient city humor, implying rivals will face trouble as the campaign unfolds.
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Seattle
U. P
Gus
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