Concord men enter military service in waves of duty
A long list details local men enlisting or being called to duty in the U. S. Navy Army Air Corps and Coast Guard, including Jimmy Cullinane of Concord High who joined naval aviation cadets, Philip Recco and others from Concord. The report notes parental links and family ties as several brothers and relatives also join or are noted in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames H
Jimmy” Cullinane
Street
Concord High
Sekence
Naval Aviation
John F. Cullinane
Rother K. of. CG
Philip Recco
Charles Hecco
Msinore Street
Ground
Army Air Corps
Devens
Philip
Bernard Dee
Davis Court
Concord. Relatory
William H. Dee
Dford Street
Maurice E. Be
New Caledon
Concord Company
Gerald R. Dee
Air Corps
Concord High School notes on assembly and Red Cross drive
An assembly in the Concord High auditorium featured Mrs. Donald Frothingham chairing the Junior Red Cross with speaker Mia Harmon stressing enlistment. A Junior Red Cross membership drive runs in homerooms with a goal of 100 percent in each room and ends November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord Geer
Donald’ Frothingham
Red Cross
Concord
Gerty Harmon
Thig
Mia Harmon
Red’ Cross
Turnean
Quentin “Reynolds
Lowell Thomas
Walter Houston
Voice
Wella ‘A. Hall
Victory Garden Message Urges Home Food Production
By H W Hochbaum Chairman Victory Garden Committee USDA urges large dividends in food and health from home gardens. Growing leafy greens carrots tomatoes supply calcium iron vitamins A and C. Weeding and planning for year round harvests aid allies and ease war logistics. Community plots welcome as space limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of War
Vegetable flavors and nutrition in meals with energy boosting garnishes
An article extols vegetables as sources of essential nutrients and energy, noting the role of garnishes such as lemon juice in maintaining color and flavor. It gives cooking tips to preserve nutrients, avoid excess water, and pairs vegetables with cottage cheese, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, green peas, spinach, and beets. It includes two recipe sketches and hints at using oil and lemon juice to finish dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
Outra Garden
Wien
Great Events and Epochs Measured by Our Departures
A reflective editorial notes that civilizations gain renown through the impact of their exits and the legacy left by leaders, comparing the fading of old eras to the lasting weight of great deeds. It emphasizes public perception shaping historical greatness.
War Bonds and Travel Restrictions Warn Citizens
The notice urges saving rubber and gas for the war effort. It notes ports closed, travel limited to essential needs, and railroads strained to move troops and supplies. It also promotes the Payroll Savings Plan at workplaces as part of supporting the Treasury.
Sudbury Officials Report Changes and Meetings at Town Hall
Sudbury Police Chief Alfred Meissner changed his residence from Dutton Road to the St Germain house on Peakham Road for closer access to town center. The Finance Committee met at the Town Hall Thursday evening to discuss the Tax Collector and Highway Surveyor matters. The Board of Assessors held their regular monthly meeting there Thursday evening. Miss Maris Crowley, clerk of committees, is taking a short rest from demanding duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meissner
Dutton Road
St. Germaine House
Peakham Road
Board of Assessors
Miss Maris. Crowley
Massachusetts Notes on Labor and Industry 1941 hints
The report cites Massachusetts earnings rising 63 percent across three years with eight of 31 industries up over 60 percent and nine under 30 percent. It also notes 355 million kilowatt hours of electricity used in September 94 percent from fuel and 6 percent from water power. A zoning hearing occurred in North Andover on October 16.
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Magsarchusetts Motor
Svalved
Commonwealth
Nantucket
Norea
Massachusetts
North Andover
Acton Church Fairs and Community Notices Highlight Busy Week
In Acton communities churches host chicken pie suppers and fairs this week with 6:30 p.m. dinners on November 12 and 13. The South Acton Armistice celebration drew crowds and funds support Legion activities. Town clubs host events, including Center and West Acton gatherings, and Springfield Townsends join local society activities while Townsend prepares for a Bell Aircraft role in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Church Aid
Chiwveh
South Acton Universalist Church
West Acton
American Legion
South Acton
Acton Wolnatt
Curry School of Expression
Center
Key West Acton
Axtle
Desatta
Townsend
Lynng Pi. Townsend
Springfield Waper
Bell Aircraft Corp
Young Townsend
Hames B
Buffalo
P.T.A
Hart
Wes Actos
Allen Muddy
Rev
Lynne
Waldo Flint
Claypesteeves
Ill
Phillipthwait
David Lawson
Z. Henry Engman
Night Air Raid Spooks and Memo Mail in Hotel Paris Lobby
Reader notes from wartime New Yorker columns recount a blackout plunge at Hotel Paris leaving guests amused and panicked. A man hands letters to manager John Garrison and asks them mailed for his three marines sons. Other items cover Gwen Dew’s Hong Kong siege escape, a shoe swap tale at Delmonico, and city life vignettes with Keenan Wynn and Ezra Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alagr
Aca
Sam
John Garrison
Gwen Dew
Detroit
Hong Kong
Elf
Madison
Manhattan
Park Avenue
Ninth Street
Keenan Wynn
Sarai
Jane Dedman
Cgt
Ezra Stone
Jackie Kelk
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Youth War Corps aims to enlist all high school students
Frain announces a voluntary enrollment plan led by Capt. Ed Rickenbacker to place youth in war service. The program includes five special divisions such as land and sea service production and community service, with girls mainly in production and community roles. Any high school pupil can join the general corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rig
Annee
Paul ‘Vy McNutt
Lishethv
United States
Eddie Rickenbacker
Simu E
Army
Navy
Education
Generali
Air Service
Sea Service
Half of Ship Makes Port After Salvage of Cargo
Melbourne reports half of a 10,000 ton American freighter that foundered off the coast arrived in port after ten bombers and thousands of tons of oil and war material were saved. The ship broke in two with sections 200 feet apart. 200 Australian crew aboard the forward section transported the salvageable half to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Ginger Jar Church Sails Worship in Ship Deckhouse
The Episcopal church nicknamed the Ginger Jar was founded nine years ago and funded by offerings in a ginger jar. Services are conducted in a ship's deckhouse salvaged from a wreck, led by Rev. Richard Kimballari who served as a businessman until his ordination at age 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folks Somnethnevenll Pra
Richa
Kimballari
Preacher's Boat Trip Ends Without Serious Incident
Thomas Crowell of Chagas Hela undertook a boat trip soon after a near loss of temper. The voyage was strained by thin weather but concluded without major mishap. Crowell narrowly missed missing the boat, avoiding a potential delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crowell
Chagas Hela
Mr. Creeewell
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Wiward
Dempsey
Bowi Street
U. S. Navy
Michael J. Demp
John
U. Ss
Richmond
Virginia
Wag
John Ci Collins
Main Street
Anks
Winthrop
Young Cok
Martinson
Hubbard
U. S. Army
Boston
Almon Sweetland
Main
Gei Western Cantonment
Man Crosby
Harvey D. Crosby
Sandy Pond
Fort Eas
Iford Sturtevant
Henry B. Star Jr
Walden Street
U. S. Coast Guard
Woo
Raymond P
Pi Lawsal
Fielding Street
Art’ B. Marshall
Hub. Reet
Ie “Bie
Name Society
St. ‘Parish
St. “Joseph
Passoh
Ave Han
Walter A. Jimlan
Norman L. McCormack
Frank L. McCormack
Pim. Place
West Concord
U. S. Boyle
Stéphen Ww
Flannery
Bedford
Edward Jannery
Anene Son
Flannerys
Frederick S
Aliaf
Arizona
Henry C. M. Helsher, Sr
F McClellan
Alabama
Stormer Concord
Mt’ Lye
Miami
Florida
Kansas
Malcolm Carson
Wealth Avenue
The
Marine Air Corps
Robert
J. Cargon
Will
Tombeno, Jr
Tombeno
Commonwealth Avenue
West
Camp Blanding
H.W. Hochbaum
Victory Garden Committee
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mary Garden
Harvard
U.S. Treasurs Department
Sudbury
Acton
New Yorker
L. L. Stevenson
Delmonico
Lexie
LaRue
New York
Maby
Jane P ‘Angel
Marvel
Wagaroim
Duz
Main St
Mais Marteert
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