Bequest Triggers Repairs If Heirs Fail to Act
A will leaves funds to repair a Milord home and install rural heating with a $5,000 bequest to Millard J. ey of Central street if the executor does not abandon the plan. Handley of Milford Hampshire is named to receive the provisions, with Ethel V. Goulding of tewt also mentioned. A two tenement house in Mil fs with $1,000 cash is left to H. Raymond of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Millard J.ey
Central Street
Jesim
Handley
O. Handley
Milford
Hampshire
Ethel V. Goulding
Tewt
Milfs
H. Raymond
Concord
Lange Has Many Guests at Elks Meeting
Concord hosts a busy season opener with a past night at the Elks upper lodge. Master Eliza Dwyer presided with officers including Chelmsford Adelaid Sims Maynard, Melrose Edward Stephens and Concord Net Ells Cone gatekeeper. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening September 16 with first and second work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Elks Upper
Eliza- Dwyer
Me Johnson
Chelmsford
Adelaid Sims
Maynard
Ier
Philip. Carter
Netells
Cone
Ery
Pomona
Melrose
Flora
Philip mM
Billerica
Marion On
Agnes Clark
Exece
Arthur and
Eliz/ Adams
Red Cross Receives British Aid Appreciation Note
Sir Philip Chetwode expresses gratitude for American Red Cross relief to Britain, praising generosity and noting a total consignment valued at $7,808.46 including surgical dressings and clothing. The aid supports immediate needs in the Middle East and in ongoing relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington, D. C
Amer Red Cross
Sir Philip Chetwode
Philip
Red Cross
Ameri- Red Cross
Middle East
Wound Blamed On Coon Dog Prank in Wyoming
In Elation Minton Wyoming a hunter was wounded when a coon dog scampered around his legs causing him to fall and discharge a .22 rifle. The bullet grazed his chin near the jugular vein but did not sever it, with the incident blamed on the dog’s behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
Brown
Eight Auxiliary Palen Acton-Eight Appointed To Augment Police
The board of selectmen appointed eight auxiliary policemen Lawrence Roche Warren J. Davis Roy H. Linscott Charles A. Byron Richard J. ONeil Eugene Davis George W. Richards Irving Fleet Jr. and Donald F. Fullom. Roy MacKinnon of East Acton named local gas and oil administrator to lead gasoline conservation under civilian defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Civilian Defense Committee
Board of Selectmen
Lawrence Roche
Warren J. Davis
Roy H. Linscott
Charles A. Byron
Richard J. O'Neil
Eugene Davis
George W. Richards
Irving Seet Jr
Donald F. Fullom
Roy MacKinnon
East Acton
Acton Couples Host Diverse Visitors Amid Weekend Gatherings
Acton Center residents welcomed relatives and friends from Melrose Newton Boxboro Concord and Cliffside area for a weekend visit. Notable events include the marriage of Thomas Griffen of Boxboro to Miss Alice Roberts of Harvard on Sunday afternoon August 31 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downey
Woodbury Lane
Acton Center
Mary Rose
Boxboro
Massachusetts
Jackman Maine
Moose‘head Lake
Maine
William LeBlanc
Portland
Chesley Whitley
Wast
Acton
Thomas Griffen
Alice Roberts
Harvard
Concord School Department Teaching Staff List 1941 42
A directory style record listing Concord School Department teaching staff for the 1941 42 year. Includes Superintendent H Paul Larrabee, Secretaries Madeline Maguire and several school principals and staff such as J Clifford Geer Parker Dexter Dyer and many teachers across multiple Concord schools. The document preserves numerous names and positions with little narrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
H. Paul Larrabee
Madeline T. Maguire
J. Clifford Geer
Margaret A. Sheehan
Frank J Googins
Florence, HE. Angier
Josephine A. Boynton
Albert C. Cook Parker J. Dexter
Gertrude W. Dyer
Helen. M. Freeman
Martin ¥. Goodwin Enos
Held. Silver Laine W. Edward ‘Lamb
Camila Moses
Gertrude H. Rideout
Albert E. Robinson
Lillian Bu Wier
Helen C. Wilson
Peter Bulkeley
Morton Ry’ Seavey
Helen B. Howe
Os F. Ward
Peige
Marion Gorham
Ad Grothay
Margaret
Pee Mary H. Kane
Abwilda F
Osgood Leah V. Wiles Keal
Tne Wiest Concord
Milton K. Wee
Barbara, Peterson
Winn Py A
Educator and Staff Roster At Danielson High and Regional Schools
A detailed list of school staff and teachers includes Valerie Delano Holt and Bernard Megin among principals and administrators. It names teachers and credentials from Tufts Brown and Clark universities, with assignments across Danielson and nearby towns, plus supervisors for domestic arts and cafeteria management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Valerie Delano
Roger D. Holt
Bernard B. Megin- Happie
B. Reynolds
B. la Forrest
Robbins Jane B. Schopfer
Randolph Piper
Stanton Garfield
Mae R. Dennis
William G. Ryan
J. Chifford ‘Geeer
Hight School
Danielson
Conn
Tufts College
A. B. Ad
Berlin
Bridgewater
Teachers’ College
Helen KE. Fiske
West Concord
Lowell
Chelmsford
Lowell Teachers
Bridgewater Teachers’College
Jane. EB. Schopfer
Duxbury
Mass
Massachusetts
State College
New England Defense Contracts Surpass Two Billion Dollars
New England business activity reached an all time high in June driven by defense contracts totaling over 2 billion dollars. The New England Council index stood at 131.9 percent of normal, up from May and last June, with Army and miscellaneous contracts adding 34.3 million. Employment rose, power output remained high, and freight movement dipped from May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New England Council
Council
Mbscélapeong
Awarded West Acton Priscila Gleason Scholarship
The Nashoba Road West Acton resident Priscila Jeanne Gleason has been awarded a scholarship by the New England Conservatory of Music. The award supports dedicated study in music as she enters a definite course of training at the conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Acton
Priscila Jeanne Gleason
Nashoba Road
West Acton
Eygland
Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Weave Cable Nets To Protect Ports
SAN FRANCISCO 250 officers and men from the 12th US naval district develop net defense systems for major harbors. They weave sections of heavy wire nets with cranes and floats, forming floating rafts to deter mosquito boats and submarines, planning storage and deployment for coastal protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U. S. Naval District
San Francisco Bay
United States Harbor
California City Naval Net Depot
Scapa Flow
Royal Oak
Liquid Coal Boosts Ship Cruising Range
Pennsylvania State College reports a new liquid coal fuel that dissolves coal more completely. The coal-oil mix, 40 percent liquid, yields hotter combustion and may extend ship range while reducing fire risk and improving bunker space use. Dr. Walter M. Fuchs developed the process and assigned the U S patent to the Pennsylvania research corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range State College
Pennsylvania State College
Walter M. Fuchs
United States
Pennsylvania,’ Research, Corporation
Scott Field Selectee Report: Colonel Yates Arrives
BELLEVILLE ILL The receiving officer at Scott Field faces a young man who proclaims Colonel as his first name. Colonel Yates, son of Mr and Mrs John Yates West Salem Ill, explains the title reflects his given name. He transfers from Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville, III
Scott
Field
Colonel Yates
Yates
John Yates
West Salem, Ill
Camp Gran
Wild-Eyed Beast Slain in Schenectady Muskrat
Patrolman Walter J. Przastek reports a muskrat described as a wild eyed beast was slain near a creek beneath Schenectady's business district. Officers noted the animal was identified and a prime pelt bounty offer failed to attract a taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Walter J. Przastek
Railroad watchdog dies in line of duty
Syracuse report says a yellow mongrel trained to warn motorists of approaching trains at a crossing was killed by an automobile while chasing another dog. The dog served five years patrolling the crossing and protecting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Honey honey proverb from Purkiahs on sweetness in growth
A Purkiah proverb notes that sweetness enters growth as honey does. It suggests that pleasant times and positive actions foster progress, with guidance on patience and nurturing returns. The saying emphasizes steady effort and generous spirit in development.
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Church Events
Mr and Mrs William J Lees family and Mrs Wil letts party from South Aston share a week at Plum Island. Miss Helen Tompkins leaves for Oberlin College to begin her senior year. A O H No 44 hosts a whist at John Whalens on Grant Street. Missionary John Christianson speaks at Evangelical Free Church. Concord Grade P H plans a public whist at 1 Main Street. Rev Edward Perry Daniels to preach on The Rich Hess of Life at First Parish Church. Helen Piecewicz returns to 17 Main Street from summer. William T McCarthy on furlough from Framingham Company. returns to Camp Edwards Monday. St Bernard’s Sunday school resumes after 8.15 mass with Holy Name Society attending the 7 oclock mass. Funeral of Flerrimon Moulton Howe 62 to be held in Providence RI burial in Hudson. Rev Wilfred H Bunker to preach at 10 45 Sunday in Trinitarian Church. Church School resumes at 9 30 led by Eliot R Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred H. Bunker
Congregational Church
Eliot R. Howard
Annum Grange Opens Season With Whisty Party
Annuranac Grange of West Concord hosted an opening whisty party at Mr and Mrs Herold H Hall 54 Commonwealth avenue Monday. Winners included Mrs Annie Enge Bretson Mrs Margaret Loomer James Denil and Mrs Hoel Hinman. Helen Berry won the women consolation and Hell took men honors. Trinity Church services Sunday at 9 30 announced by Rev Charles Russell Peck. Silver wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr and Mrs William C Ellis. Dover Ski Binding Co awarded national defense contract to produce 16000 ski bindings for the U S Army at 30000. Arthur B Corey returned from three weeks at the national semi pro baseball congress in Wichita Kansas with Eastern team Norton of Worcester placing third. Marriage intentions filed for Miss Mary M LaBounty and Edwin Anderson to marry at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Senior Choir rehearsal at St Bernard’s Church Wednesday. Mrs George Buell and son Wallace in mother and son golf tournament at Wellesley. Concord Council K of C to install officers Tuesday Sept 30. Rothwell N Mac Rae and family returned from White Mountains motor trip. Henry B W Saching represented Concord Country Club at Vesper Club golf in Lowell. William J Bulger to teach Spanish at Holy Cross this fall and begin duties Sept 24 and enroll at Boston School Sept 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annuranac Grange
West Concord
Herold
H. Hall
Commonwealth Avenue
Annie
Engebretson
Margaret , Loomer
James Denil
Hoel Hinman
Helen, Berry
Hell
Arthur B Corey
Stow Street
Baseball Congress
Wichita
Kansas
Nortona
Worcester
Massachusetts
Tackney Heads Bedford Legionnaires
Installation of Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post 221 American Legion officers occurred Tuesday. County Commander J F B Rooney and County Sergeant at Arms Jack McGrath led a ceremony with guests Past County Commander John A Sullivan and Dept Vice Commander John Delay. New leaders include Stephen B Tackney as Commander and Richard Dodge as vice commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard 8. Dodge
William A. Wilkins
Albert Berry
Frank ‘W. Thompson
John A. Pinkham
Earl 8. Atwood
Maxine Daigle
Herman Christiansen
Luman A. Frost
Bedford Residents and Staff Return from Summer
Miss Alice Straw at Mary Hitchcock hospital Hanover NH on three week vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Alston Straw Elm street Dominic Palmers Hartwell road reported for duty this week at Fort Devens Mrs Alston Straw enjoys vacation from Veterans hospital duties Mr and Mrs Richard Powderly and children return from Nova Scotia trip Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin and daughter Lois return home after summer at Provincetown Joba McKenna returns to Bedford post office after annual vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Straw
Wim
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
New Hampshire
Alston Straw
Elm Street
Dominic Palmers
Hartwell Road
Fort Devens
Veterans’ Hospital
Richard Powderly
South
Nova Scotia
Frank. Goodwin
Lois
Great Road
Provincetown
Joba. McKenna
Springs Road
Bedford Postefica
Sudbury Births and Overseas Work Notices
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hawkins at Northcote Emerson hospital Concord yesterday. Nathan Spring arrives from Sudbury. In Londonderry Northern Ireland to work on naval base construction, Joseph B Way of Sudbury travels to Ireland for base work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick ©. Hawkins
Sudbury Firemen Face Busy Weekend With Multiple Fires
Sudbury reported a string of fires over the weekend. Chief Davison and his crew battled blazes on Sanders Land North Road, Hudson Road near McManus place, Armenian Society grounds, and Noyes meadow near Pratt Mills. A brush fire also erupted at Pratt Mills on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Davison
Sanders Land
North Road
McManus Place
Udson Road
Armenian Society
North Sudbury
Noyes Meadow
Pratt Mills
Local Notices From West Acton Community Update
West Acton brief items note Mr and Mrs Arthur Whitcomb and Mrs George Whitcomb with Miss Carrie Wetherbee visiting A F Blanchard at his Bradford New Hampshire farm. Mr and Mrs Hollowell of Waltham occupy Mrs G P Littlefield's Windsor Avenue apartment. Mildred Woolidge, daughter of Benjamin Coolidge and a 1920 graduate of Fenburg Teachers College, has left for Woodstock Vermont to teach. Mr and Mrs Russell Hartwell and family return from a one week trip. Grace Holden and Mrs Frank Holden move into the apartment formerly used by Frederick Shipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Whitcomb
George Whitcomb
Carrie
Wetherbee
A. F. Blanchard
Bradford
N.H
Hollowell
Waltham
G. P Littlefield
Windsor Avenue
Mildred Woolidge
Daugh‘ter
Benjamin ‘Coolidge
Fitenburg
Colleg
Woodstock
Vermont
Russell Hartwell
Grace Holden
Frank Holden
Frederick Shipp
Acton Woman Enters Carney Hospital School of Nursing
Miss Meltha Walther of Laws Brooks Road Acton entered the Carney Hospital school of nursing in September She is a graduate of Axton High School and excelled in athletics while in school Her brother Somes Walther has resumed duties at the same hospital training as a male nurse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Meltha Walther
Laws Brooks Road
Carney Hospital School of Nursing
Four-leaf clover patch crowns Cleveland yard
Edward E. Henry of Cleveland found a large patch of four-leaf clover in his backyard while playing badminton on the court. The plant spread across the yard with many plants and clover leaves, and Henry kept him and friends amused as the yard yielded extra luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Edward E. Henry
Henry
Massachusetts Facts and Figures From Across The State
Coastwise petroleum shipments to Massachusetts ports in ten months last year totaled 1 301 478 000 gallons with Boston receiving 86 percent Fall River 10 percent and Beverly 4 percent. Clinton hosts a large flashlight factory producing about 80 000 per week. MIT opens an air raid protection course. Road mileage could wrap around the world at the equator and Massachusetts coffee consumption nears 15 pounds per person annually. A Cambridge maker develops a vibration meter aiding aircraft motor adjustments. Over three years, Massachusetts saw average time lost to strikes below half a day per employee. From 1937 to 1939 Massachusetts gained net 387 manufacturing establishments. Garand rifle production continues at a rapid rate of one per minute. Federation planning boards set a meeting at the Hotel Kenmore October 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Ports
Massachusetts
Boston
Fall River
Beverly
Clinton
United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
Federation’ of Planning Boards
Kenmore
Parents and Teachers Call for Defense Program Relief
Mrs. William Kletzer on the 44th founders day urges National Congress of Parents and Teachers members to address health, morale, and education strains from the defense program. She warns essential services may be cut during national emergency while urging solutions to housing and sanitation shortages near defense industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UIP
National Defense Program
William Kletzer
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Congress
Parent
Teacher Associations
Apply in Life To Live Is Not to Learn
A compact reflection notes that living fully means applying knowledge rather than merely learning. It emphasizes action over theory and the value of practical use of insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legouve
Tots Sacrifice For Royal Navy
Halifax parents have sacrificed for the war cutting back on city playgrounds and facilities. The Navy moved children from Admiralty grounds, closing swings slides and baby hammocks for thousands of personnel. The wading pool remains largely unused while sailors use areas for instruction and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
U.P
Admiralty Grounds
Navy
Alteridagh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Millard J. Handley
Lange
Masters Occu Pecine
Concord Meeting
Tain
Oer i . White
Mary Garvey
Mary G. Hartnett
Dorothy
Cushman
Helen B. Fiske
Anna M. Goulding
Tete B. Gaile
Mary N. Chase
Frances Smith Peart M. Duncan M. Elizabeth McKenna
Miriam C. Clark
N. E
Eee
Scott Field
William J Lee
Ellen
Barretts Mill Road
Robert G Willett
Marion
South Aston
Plum Island
Helen Tompkins
Harold Tompkins
Lowell Road
Overlin College
Oberlin
Ohio
John Whalen
Grant Street
Evangelical , Free Church
John Christianson
South America
Concord Gradge, P. of H
B. P. O. BE. Hell
Main Street
Edward, Perry Daniels
Rich Hess
First
Helen Piecewicz
William T. McCarthy
Framingham Company
St. Bernard’s Church
Holy Name Society of the Church
Flerrimon Moulton Howe
Hollis Howe
Providence
Rhode Island
Hudson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Charles Russell Peck
William C. Ellis
Sudbury Road
Dover Ski Binding Company
Beharrel ‘Street
National Defense
U. S. Army
St. Bernard’ Church
George Buell
Wallace
Wellesley Country Club
Concord Council
Rothwell N. MacRae
Belknap Street
Rothwell, Jr
Teari
White Mountains
Henry B. W. SacHing Reprethe
Concord Country Club
William J. Bulger
Cambridge Turnpike
Holy Cross
Boston School
Tackney
Bedford Legionnaires
J. F. Rooney
Malden
Bedford
Royal Navy
OQ Nason
Childs
Edward
Vantine
New York
Silver’s
Infants! and Children's Outfitters
Main ST
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