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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
8
Acton residents Button Wayne Norman Gilbert and Corporal Donald, former graduates of Ac, were home on leave last week from military service, marking a notable return for the community.
The girls jockey teams were selected by Coach Miss Ione and Manager Lorraine BeDare along with Barry Miriam and Terry Curley and Barbara Ballard and Doris Hartwell and Barbara Clemence and Eve.
Lyn Collins Shirley Rimback a McAvenia Zillah Gates and a long roster including Nancy Ghrirstor maer Gates Marjorie Christofferson Claire Walther Dottie Schwaig Ibara Handy Janice Webb Pat Mullen Barbara Reed Pauline Tuttle Lorraine Bursaw Audrey Terrell C Cullinane A Wetherbee among others form the team list.
George White came home from Emerson Hospital Wednesday following an appendectomy. While hospitalized he received a box of chocolates and a novel from the Senior class.
A farewell party was held for Robert Fletcher in the Senior home room last week before his departure to the armed forces on October 22. The Senior class presented him with a billfold as a gift.
Maynard high faces Concord at Emerson Playground this Saturday afternoon in a bid to even the series after last week’s setback. Dick Lawson leads Maynard with Milt Lehto set to join the backfield in a anticipated slam bang battle.
The Total War Price and Ration Board announced a one third cut in gas ration renewals for B and C coupons effective this month unless the applicant works in a plant designated by the State OPA director. Renewal requires plant authorization and proof of need to avoid further reductions and ensure occupational necessity amid widespread overissuance.
The State OPA directs local boards to reassess and reduce excess supplemental rations for B and C holders. Officials quote that overissuance has burdened the system and reiterate the need to realign allowances with actual occupational needs. Massachusetts boards defend prior handling while applying stricter limits.
The note expresses that gratitude lingers in memory through the heart, attributed to Massieu.
Doris E Lacombe of Marlboro Massachusetts serves as yeoman third class in the U S Naval Reserve stationed at the Navy Department Washington D C She reported aboard September 23 1943 and is among thousands of women serving to free Navy men for sea duty Lacombe a graduate of Marlboro High School worked as a secretary before enlisting and trained at Hunter College Bronx New York
The Christian Endeavors Union Fall Rally at the Finnish Congregational church drew strong attendance. Delegates included Rev. Karl Julin and family from Brooklyn Connecticut and other visitors from West Barnstable Massachusetts Haverinen from Quincy and Fitchburg and Rev. Andrew from Fitchburg.
Private Frank V. King 26, of Marlboro, reported missing in action since September 16. He trained in anti aircraft, served in medical corps, studied in Hillside School and Marlboro High, and has a wife Mrs Marjorie King, a mother Mrs Susan King, a sister Mrs Marguerite Woodworth, and brothers Gerald and George Rex.
A fragmented notice outlines a maritime sale tied to a vessel named after Abraham Lincoln. The document indicates a public auction at a harbor facility with authorities listed and a sale date pending confirmation.
A Lexington family announces a market wedding anniversary for Ernes and relatives. The short notice mentions parents and a local home address as part of the celebration.
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