Edith Nourse Rogers praised for record and reelection
A tribute lauds Edith Nourse Rogers of the fifth district for her distinguished public life and likely victory in November. It highlights federal projects she helped establish including the Air Force at Bedford and Fort Devens, naval shipyard work, and war veteran benefits via the G I Bill of Rights.
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Lowell
Edith Nourse Rogers
Fifth Congressional District
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Rogers
Washington
Fifth
United States Air Force
Bedford
Fort Devens
Ayer
Watertown Arsenal
U.S. Naval Ship Yard
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Fifth District
Merrimack
Gers
America
Congress
Edith Rogers and the Soldiers’ Rights Advocate
The obituary highlights Edith Nourse Rogers who shaped wartime policy by extending the power bill of rights to Korean War veterans and pioneering women in the military through the Womens Army Corps. It notes her work improving benefits for widows and children of veterans, aiding amputee and blind veterans, and earning deep respect from war veterans.
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Rogers
Womens Army Corps
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Edith Nourse Rogers: A Record of Representation
The text praises Edith Nourse Rogers as a longtime Massachusetts congresswoman. It highlights tributes from veteran groups, praising her achievements for the district and urging voters to reelect her on November 6th regardless of party.
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United States
Edith Noursé Rogers
Massachusetts
Fifth Congressional District
Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
Congress
Truck Overturns on Route 3 No Injury Reported
Bedford police say a 10 wheeler operated by Arthur Wolfe 49 of Enfield NH overturned on Route 3 Bedford Friday afternoon leaving the driver with a strained back. Investigating officers were Patrolman Richard W Hartwell and Patrolman Robert Honners. Wolfe said his left front heel locked causing the slide. 165 Boy Scouts were honored for heroism by the National Court of Honor in one year.
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Bedford
Arthur Wolfe
Enfield
New Hampshire
Richard W. Hartwell
Bedford Police
Robert Honners
Billerica Police
Olfe
Boy Scouts
National Court of Honor
The Voting Citizen: Maynard Pupil Urges Active Electorate
A Maynard High School Council series promotes Get Out The Vote. Written by Jeanne Grandell, the piece argues voting is a duty and essential to American opportunity, citing Massachusetts turnout and Lincoln’s governance quote to urge civic engagement.
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Maynard
Maynard High School Council
Jeanne Grandell
United States
Americ
America
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Carlile Grange Members Attend New England Lecturers Conference
At Worcester attendance from Carlile Grange includes Mr and Mrs Lawrence N Blanchard Mr and Mrs Edward R Stephen Mrs Alice Lovering and Mrs Elsie Keyes as delegates to the fourdlay New England Lecturers Conference.
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Fourdlay New England
Worcester
Carlile Grange
Lawrence N. Blanchard
Edward R. Stephen
Alice Lovering
Elsie Keyes
Fifty Prominent Farmers Meet at Concord
More than 50 Middlesex County farmers serving as advisory committee members for the Extension Service gathered in Concord to plan the coming year. The meeting, chaired by Jonn F. Brown, included sessions for vegetable, dairy and poultry groups with remarks from H. Herbert Applin and briefings by Allen S. Leland and Ellsworth W. Pell.
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Concord
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Extension Service
University of Massachusetts
Jonn F. Brown
Bedford
County Extension Service Board of Trustees
H. Herbert Applin
Watertown
Middlesex County Commissioners
Allen S. Leland
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ellsworth W. Pell
J. T. Brown
County E Sion Service
Vegetable
Walter Hopkins
Reading
Max G. Fultz
Concore
William Johnson
Lincoln Grange Halloween Party After Meeting
Lincoln Grange held a Halloween party at the Town House after their meeting on Tuesday October 16. Mrs Lorraine Deane led entertainment with Irish songs by Joy and June Kerr, twins of the Kerrs. Prizes in the mask contest went to Frank McCabe for most horrible, Mrs Arthur William for most beautiful, and William Dean for funniest.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Grange
Lorraine Deane
Joy Kerr
June Kerr
Russell Kerr
Frank McCabe
Waltham
Bedford
Elizabeth Kerr
Florence Harrington
Weston
Adam Gradeski
Winifred Dean
Anniversary Masses for Elizabeth McPhillips and James Rogers
A first anniversary mass for Elizabeth McPhillips who died of multiple sclerosis will be held Saturday at 7 AM at St Bernard s Church. A second anniversary mass for James Rogers will follow at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 8 30 AM.
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Concord
Elizabeth
Recco) McPhillips
St. Bernard’s Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
James Rogers
Foot Trouble Leads to Small Fine in Detroit
Edward F. Gross paid $2 in traffic court after crossing a street on a red light. He explained the pain in his feet forced him to move and not stand still while waiting for the light to change.
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Detroit
Edward F. Gross
Hazardous Bedford Curve May Be Elimed
Bedford officials report a notice from county commissioners of a planned hearing in Bedford on November 20 at 2 30 p m to discuss proposals to remove the dangerous curve on Burlington road west of the Route 3 overpass where there have been three deaths and many accidents this year.
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Bedford
Burlington Road
Legion Plans Dance November 10 At Blanchard Auditorium
Action members of the Edwards-Quimby Post A L 284 attended installation of officers in Lowell and a delegation was present in Ayer. A trip to Saxonville is planned for next Saturday. On November 3, members will attend a reception for Robert F Murphy Winchester state commander at the State Armory Medford. The Armistice Day dance, featuring Dr Allbrights Colonials Acton, will be held November 10 at Blanchard Auditorium with tickets available to the public.
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Edwards-Quimby
A. L. No
Lowell
Ayer
Saxonville
Robert F. Murphy
Winchester
State Armory
Medford
Legionnaires
Blanchard Auditorium
Allbright
Colonials
Acton
Fragmentary note on a cemetery incident and society figures
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a man linked to Rhode slang, a ward, and a cemetery, with references to a society member Albert and a street scene. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
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Ward
Lawried
Rhode
Albert
46th Anniversary Observed for Mr and Mrs Couple
Mrs Esther Kire chief Concord sire observed on Sunday in Boston with a casual celebration. Details are limited due to fragmented text but note a 46th anniversary milestone.
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Esther Kire
Concord Sire
Boston
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