War News and Civil Unrest Reported Across Europe
Reports from multiple papers describe German forces pressing on in Poland and Slovakia while civilians resist and riots erupt in several cities. German troops allegedly fire on crowds. executions are shown in Berlin as anti Nazi sentiment grows. A child shoots a weapon, illustrating dangers of unsecured arms amid wartime fear. The piece reflects rising war anxiety and domestic political campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ris
Catashe
Poland
Fosovakia
Coventry
Gmn
Setre
Stockolay
Hitler
Ite
Stockholm
Erwin von Witzleben
Joey
Acton High School News Highlights and Events
Acton students advance in military education and complete diplomas while veterans study through Armed Forces Institute. Defense Stamp drives begin October 3 with student volunteers delivering stamps. The Acton football schedule lists games from October to November. Student council elections reflect broad class participation. Thanksgiving date announced by Governor Saltonstall. Doris Hartwell named Torch editor for the year. A Torch Fund benefit bridge and whist party is planned for October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘ Newell Stevens Js
Newtowne Road
Acton Center
Navy
Charles Priest
Boxboro
Acton High School
Armed Forces Institute
Madison
Wisconsin
Barbara Reed
Barbara Barry
Barbara Clemence
Acton
Concord
Dracut
Middlesex
Cambridge A
Waltham
Chelmsford
Wayland
Iley
Shirley
Strong
Phyllis. Morse
Bistabeth Braxton
Cobleigh
Walter Ballard
Dorothy Norton
David Barry
Patricia Mullen
Rosman ‘Fenton
Pauline Tuttle
Dorothy Schwab
Mary Gilbert
John Tucker
Joseph Sweeney
Nancey Christofferson
Richard Gallant
Elizabeth Lee
Kenneth Kiellow
Patricia Barry
Frederick Kiley
See Dagenais
John Harvey
Margaret MacDonald Vandmund
Gates
Phyllis Hartwell
Roger Morse
Beverly Dagenais
John Howard
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
New England
Doris Hartwell
M Ballard
N. Durkin
R. Back Christofferson
T. Curley
P. Arewell
C. Gates
M. Howell
Acton News Notes On Graduations Moves And Visits
U S Navy service follows Acton High School graduation. The Warren A. Davis family sold their Great Road home as they plan a move to California. Leroy F. Barnhart of Concord will take possession this month. Dr. Sampson has received his army commission and reports for duty. Sergeant Gadeter J P Jordan returns to Langley Field after leave spent with his wife Louisa and daughter Pennels in Acton Center. Gordon H. Coles and family return from Emerson Hospital to Brooks Street. his mother Florence Coles of Wellet, Massachusetts visits for an indeterminate stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. Davis
Great Road
East Actonta
Leroy F. Barnhart
Concord
Davises
California
Daniel Sampson
Prelyn Hagen
Hartford
Connecticut
Swenlingen
Harris Street
North Acton
Dr. Sampson
Gadeter
Jordan
Langley Field
Suife
Louisa ‘Wood
Pennels
Acton Center
Gordon H. Coles
Brooks Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord Turnpike
Cole
Florence Coles
Welficet
Mass
Hher Son
Concord Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Red Cross Hours
Dr and Mrs J Alvord MacRae of Kirksville Mo are vacationing with relatives and staying with Dr MacRae's Aunt Mrs Elsie E Rose town clerk at 41 Hubbard Street. Concord Red Cross rooms at the old Concord High School will open next week with sewing on Tuesday and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and the surgical dressings room on Wednesday night 730 to 9 pm and Thursday all day from 9 am to 4 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alvord MacRae
Kirksville
Dr. MacRae
Elsie E. Rose
Hubbard Street
Concord Red Cross
Old Concord High School
Shoulder a Gun Or the Cost of One Buy Wé
A compact note discusses the tradeoffs of arming oneself versus the price of defending safety. The piece contrasts personal protection with broader costs, framing the debate around security and responsibility.
Army Answers Q and A on Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act
Recurring Q and A format covers entitlements under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act. Topics include discharge protection up to six months, GI Bill education payments, VA handling of life insurance, pension eligibility after a veteran's death, overseas duty timing, demobilization, divorces and allotments, muster-out pay, SHAEF initials, draft eligibility for over 37, and dependent allowances for WAC members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act
Quincy
Soldiers and Sailors
SPJ
Norwood
Veterans ’Administration
gVe Veterans Administration
Mal
Lynn
Overseas Service
Saugus
Medford
Portrait Commission Sought From Client Amid Urgent Request
A customer urgently requests a portrait painting service. The note shows a firm desire for a high quality image and prompt completion. Specific details are unclear in the fragment but indicate a direct inquiry for commissioned artwork.
Will notices and petitions from Cambridge and Maynard probate
The Cambridge Marlboro probate items report Susanna Hartwell Hubbard deceased with a 21000 estate divided among hospitals libraries and churches and cousins named Florence Proctor Elizabeth Benson Irving Richardson Charles Hubbard Alletta Clark Winnie Clark. Joseph M. King Maynard leaves 5000 real estate to widow Mary Kane. Hjalnar Honkanen estate administered. Senja Honkanen seeks administration. Merje Bayeur seeks divorce from Henry Bayeur for cruelty.
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Glancy News Service
Cowthouse
Cambridge
Susanna Hartwell Hubbard
Marlboro
Emerson Hospital
Concord
First
Parish Church of Concord
Public Library
Public Library of
Northboro
Women’s Parish ‘Association of Concord
Concord, Female Charitable Society
Kings Daughters of Concord
Sico
Florence E. Proctor
Iboro
Elizabeth Benson
Irving H. Richardson
Charles J. Hubbard
Alletta Clark
Winnie Clark
Stoughton
Hillside
Maynard
Hjalnar Honkanen
John J. Donohoe
Merje EB. Bayeur
Henry A. Bayeur
George L. Wilson
Letter on Mill Dam club closure and funds
The Junior Community Club must vacate the Mill Dam site by early October as a long term tenant has moved in. The group raised 2500 with 600 for store rehab and furnishings, 1500 for salaries, rent, printing, heat and light, leaving 400. Furnishings stored and funds kept for future junior activities. Citizens discuss postwar recreational needs and potential director role. Signed by Dorothy W. Bisbee et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Dam
Dorothy W. ‘Bisbee
Fred T.boyd
Harold W.cha
Florence M. Day
Frederick H. Lovejoy
Laura’ P. Servais
E. Payson True
Charles R. Voigt
Massachusetts First Ten Years Postwar Lot Demand and Industry Rise
Massachusetts forecasts require over 200 000 building lots in the decade after the War. Provincetown leads Atlantic Coast fishing trapping. Electrical machinery and appliance payrolls surpassed 150 million in 1942. Hurricane response kept water supply uninterrupted thanks to auxiliary power. no epidemics appeared. Tax revenues from tobacco alcohol and pari mutuels totaled 8 598000, 8 894000, and 5054000 respectively while the gasoline tax fell to 12799000. Belmont adopts zoning to require minimum 15000 square feet lots with 80 foot frontage in Belmont Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Provincetown
Atlantic
Department ‘of Public ‘Health
Belmont
Belmont Hill
Concord State Guard Weekly Meeting at State Armory
The Concord state guard will hold its weekly meeting and drill at the state armory Monday night at 8 o'clock. The local company seeks more enlisted men ages 17 to 50 to reach first line strength before the state inspection on October 30. Call at the army on Mondays or Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord State
Guard
State Armory
Army
Election Day Results May Puzzle U S
Washington explains the Electoral College with state apportionment, notes 531 votes across 48 states, and highlights how popular vote totals do not determine electoral votes. It cites past cases like Hoover and Landon and Willkie, and urges buying war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
The
Humber
California
Herbert Hoover
Alf Landon
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Concord Enterprise Ownership Declaration Fragment
A partial public statement records ownership and publication details for The Concord Enterprise Marlboro Mass. The fragment lists owners Dustin S Lucier and Reprise Press Mic Marlboro with a notary public Harris McDonough certifying the swearing and subscription dated October 5th in the year ending May 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Enterprise
Lished
Marlboro
State of Massachusetts
Middlesex
James of the Fisher
Dustin S. Lucier
Mal Mas
Rudolph W
Concord
Mass
Reprise Press Mic
Dustin
Harris, McDonough
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Ww. Currier
ROTOR
U St
Goncord
Marlborough
Act of Congress
the Enterprise Press, Inc
Bae
Burke
Flexner
Kentucky
Tennessee
Battleship
Oregon
Eamerican ‘War Fame
Supreme Cour
OMI
Hal
Bank
Acton School
Biddeford
AJL
Bangor
Supreme Headquarters
Army Expeditionary Force
CIP
Burlington
Selective Service
C. B
Boston
WAC
R. W
Pete Peeve
Annlandsland
Hubbard
Concord Council
Monument Hall
Chuckie” . Harwood
Concord Hall
Ezeter Academy
Watertown
Bernard Iddings Bell
D. D
Providence
R. L
Middlesex School
Gov. Dummer Academy
Frederick W. .Pratt
Mort. Hallowell
Concord ‘Rationing Board
Blackburn T Andrew
Women's Army Corps
U.S
Housewives
France
Ccna
Treassiry
Tinian
US Marine Corps
Phot
Merritt A. Edson
Guadalcanal
Ta' Feteran
Sueate Mouvement Sey Tee Rons Sey
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