Former Local Woman Seeks to Be Divorced
The Middlesex Probate Court in East Cambridge heard a contested divorce case from Marlboro and Maynard. Helen M. Larsen, 35, testified of repeated quarrels over money and alleged abuse by husband Peter B. Larsen, including a past hospital confinement and a broken arm. She said she sought divorce to marry Tom, denying Communist ties or urging others to salute the flag.
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Oarth
Marlboro
Berlin
Maynard
Ee “Otes
George Mland
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Helen M. Larsen
Mecary
Sonith Backstoh
Arid Emplo
Peter B. Larsen
Glen
Worcester Chain
Roe
John B. Rice
Samuel Ku
Atty
Kunen
Rice
Larsen
Insane Hospital
Apital
Sion
Boston
Witn
Atty. Rice
Tom
Roy Rogers Heads Boston Garden Rodeo Show at North Station
Roy Rogers rises as a premier Western star in the big Boston Garden World Championship Rodeo at North Station Corral from November 1 to 12. He performs with Grégory and the Cactus Cowboys, featuring the famous horse Trigger. Children admitted half price. matinees on weekends favored.
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Royhoes
Tom Mix
Buck Rogers
Ken Maynard
Roy
Bobby ‘Grégory
Pate
Trigger
Roy Rogers
Rogers
Erieger
North Station Corral
Boston Labor Probe Ties Woman to Court Case
A Boston woman admits she cased Chief of Police Larsen for court on a aggravated assault charge but says he was not found guilty. She denies being a labor agitator or urging strikes and denies instructing her children to refuse to salute the flag. Her Park Drive apartment is funded by shipyard wages, and questions remain about a ration book found in her car as her husband is examined by the attorney.
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Larsen
Gasault
Atty. Rice
Park Drive
Boston
Tom
Atty
Kunen
Evidence in Case Closed in Cambridge Divorce
The divorce contest between Mrs. Helen Tsen and Peter B. Larsen closed Thursday in Cambridge. Attorneys Samuel Kunen for the wife and John F. Rice for the husband will argue before the court at a future date. The case drew attention due to the wife's former CIO organizer background and sensational testimony.
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Glancy News Service
Cambridge
Helen Tsen
Marlboro
Maynard
Boston
Peter B. Larsen
Samuel Kunen
John FE. Rice
CIO
Neponset
Attys
Kuhen
Rice
Larsen
Attrac
Strained Marriage Case Heard With Allegations of Abuse and Infidelity
A matron and mother of four sues for divorce while alleging her husband struck her and sought to place her in an insane hospital. He counters with an accusation of her attempted stabbing with a butcher knife. Testimony covers marriage in 1929, separation in 1943, alleged affairs with men called Tom and Pat, loan of money, and a visit to a Marlboro beer tavern. The four children reside with the husband as the case proceeds before Judge Poland.
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Pat
Maynard
Atty
Rice
Janet
Tom
Kunen
George M. Poland
Concord High rallies fire up Red and White for big game
Concord High students rallied support for upcoming football against Billerica as a large crowd organized for the Saturday match. A harvest dance at Weils Hall drew strong turnout and was labeled victory night after Concord Dracut’s 39–0 win. The student council discussed class election changes with officers and advisors. The girls field hockey team, enjoying one of its best seasons, lost its first meet to Lexington.
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Concord
Billerica
Weils A. Hall Memorial
Lexington
Special Delivery Rates Cut and Money Order Notes Issued
The Post Office Department announces self sustaining special services with reduced rates across special delivery and insurance, plus the introduction of a postal note at five cents. Money orders revert to pre March 26, 1943 levels, while new C O D and insurance fees adjust for third and fourth class mail, with several brackets lowered and others increased as listed.
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Washington
C.O.D
Post Office Department
Amon
Cc. O. D
Harvard Brewing Co. Man Sent to War Post
Ray Smalley of Harvard Brewing Co. Boston Sales Division is granted an eight month leave to serve as assistant procurement specialist to J Arthur Fell in the War Department. Smalley, long in the brewery business, will be based in Jersey City. Harvard President Walter E Guyette says the appointment honors the firm and its policy of training sales staff in full industry knowledge.
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Harvard Brewing Co
Lowell
Mass
Ray Smalley
Harvard
Boston
Smalley
J. Arthur Fell
Quartermaster's
United
War Department
Jersey City
Mr. Smalley
Walter E. Guyette
Debate Season Gathers Pace At Local School
The school prepares for the upcoming debate season as students welcomed the new “Voice” publication this past week. Plans are under way to ready for the next game against Maynard and the coming debate schedule.
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Maynard
Voice
Sudbury Advertising Notice For Wide Sign Height
Small classified shows a wide four foot by two inch high sign available for sale or rent. Contact Sudbury at the provided number for details.
Concord Church Groups Plan Friday Meeting and Armistice Observances
Concord notes announce the Junior Young People Society meeting Friday afternoon November 10 at 2 o'clock at the West Concord Union Church. Other items include the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday evening at the Town House chaired by William A. Butrick. Armistice Day services featured at West Concord Union Church with morning Communion led by Rev. Kenneth R. Teed and an evening address by Rev. Paul T. Sultz. an illustrated film on conquering war was shown and armed forces readings read. A St Bernard’s parish CYO meets Friday night at lower Monument Hall led by Rev. Mark Sullivan. Rev. Harry P. Odland’s Evangelical Free Church sermon Sunday night, and Sunday School at 10:40. Midweek prayer is set for Wednesday November 15 at 8. The annual union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church on Thursday November 23 at 9, with other town churches taking part.
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Society of the West Concord Union Church
West Concord Union
Kenneth R. Teed
Paul T. Sultz
Immanuel Church
West Roxbury
Wey
Ite
CYO
St. Bernard’s Parish
Mark Sullivan
Lower Monument ‘Hall
Harry P. Odland
Evangelical ‘Free Church
Longstreet
Mr.Odland
Ev. Free Church
Watson sells Mill Dam drug store to Cherics Voigt
John G. Watson dean of Mill Dam sells his drug store to Cherics R Voigt of Lowell Road who has been business manager for years. Watson retires after 54 years in Concord center business.
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John G. Watson
Mill Dam
Cherics R- Voigt
Lowell Road
Mr. Watson
Middle Street
Concord Center
Concord Health Dept Reports Birth Death Rates For Two Years
State Health Department figures show Concord town birth rates of 16.5 in 1942 with 9.0 deaths and 15.0 births in 1943 with 11.8 deaths. Red Cross work rooms at the old Concord high school will open next week on regular days with sewing rooms Tuesday Friday and surgical recall Wednesday night Thursday all day. Dainties will be served at noon.
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Nce
State Department of Health
Oncord
Red Cross
Concord
Public gathering listed for De- clock and event
Readable fragments describe a public event with a party and schedule. Details are sparse but indicate a planned gathering at a specific time and location.
West Coast eyes on Oregon wine referendum clash
San Francisco protests and Oregon voters await a proposed 14 percent alcohol limit for wine sold outside state control. Prohibition imagery circulates as supporters accuse California wine interests of falsifying the issue. The Knox Law woes linger amid calls to restore fortified wine under state liquor supervision.
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San Francisco
Oregon
California
State Liquor Control Commission
Knox
Commission
Liquor Commission
Local groups schedule meetings across Concord and West Concord
The Evangelical Free Church youth group meets November 10 at 8 PM at the Andersen home on Laws Brook Road. Upcoming rationing board session will be led by William A. Buttrick at Veterans Building HQ. The 23rd Infantry band rehearses Monday night at 8 under Lieut. O Harry Neilsen. Mrs. Elmer Robingo H hosted a King’s Episcopals gathering at First Parish on Tuesday at 2. Concord Council Knights of Columbus held a preliminary meeting at Monument hall Monday 8 PM with plans for a November 17 whist party. The town war records committee seeks Merchant Marine veterans names to add to Concord and West Concord’s veterans honor roll.
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Concord
Council
Knights of Columbus
Monument
Thomas J
Walter A
Turkey
Tee
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Richard J Cushing
William .A. Buttrick
23Rd Infantry
State Armory
O. Harry ‘Neilsen
Concord Council
Ights of Columbus
K. of Cyms
Monument Hall
Concord. War Records Committee
Westcord
Merchant Marine
Monument Square
Do You Know Massachusetts Do You Know Massachusetts
Massachusetts in August 1944 shows wage gains above 1936-39 averages with 26 percent more workers and 173 percent higher wages while cost of living rose 23.7 percent. Population 21+ in 1943 estimated at 3,080,412, up 114,211 since 1940. DO YOU KNOW THAT surveys note uneven wage distribution and reconversion to civilian production continues amid wartime veterans benefits.
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Massachusetts
Department of Labor and Industries
Benjamin Bunker
Fitchburg
Eit Ag Commonwealth
Fire at Concord-Figaees Station Ends in Small Damage
A Friday night blaze at a residential area caused limited damage to a house and roosta strayed amid the flames. Chief Harry reported damage estimated at $1,009 and said the fire alarm system functioned as the year’s record.
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Concord
Figaeestral
Res
Weily
Harry
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