Concord Couple Celebrates 27th Anniversary
Arthur Phalon and Lillian Parke marked their 27th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. The Actons have lived locally for years and are connected with Mrs. Peterson of Pitt. The piece notes Concord may be named a critical War status town affecting local industry and work weeks.
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Ansan Hospital
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Local School Teacher Resigns for New Job
Miss Wheatin Camel 15 Old Charles T Warner a teacher of eighth grade at the 2 by Schott resigns to take a new job. Mr Warner has two years prior service and is involved with Boy Scout troops. Gordon Hutching a member of the Apple Packing association busy picking Nashoba apples in 1943 crop season.
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Schott
Warner
Boy Scout
Gordon Hutching
Mor ' Street
A i Apple Packing Association
Lewisohn
Alexander Sved
Metropolitan Opera
Setores
Dorset
Sved
War Time Ration Details Update for A and Blue Stamps
The notice lists expiration dates and values for ration stamps in Book 3 and 2 covering meats cheeses fats oils butter and fuel oil. It notes blue stamps Ri S and T becoming valid September 4 with remain through October 20 and outlines Class 4 and Class 5 coupons at 10 and 50 gallon equivalents. It also covers shoe stamp deadlines and gas coupons expiring November 22 with No 6 A coupons and F coupons validity.
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Marlboro Whist Party Winners Named at Legion Hall
The weekly whist party by the Legion Auxiliary was held yesterday afternoon at the American Legion hall. Winners included Mrs. Bouvier, Mrs. Lila Collins, Mrs. Mary Kelleher, Mrs. Alma Gauthier, Mrs. Vivian Jacques, Mrs. George Crotty, Mrs. Jessie Grimes, and Mrs. Alma Vigeant. A following party is planned for next week.
Wartime Vanilla Ice Cream for Automatic Refrigerators
Wartime ice cream recipe using light cream and a rennet tablet offers a quick method for households with limited eggs and heavy cream. Dissolve the tablet in water, mix with cream sugar and vanilla, then chill, set, freeze, and beat to a thick but smooth texture.
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Harvard Brewing Co Declares 15 Cent Dividend
Harvard Brewing Co. declares a dividend of 15 cents per share on common stock payable September 30 to stockholders of record September 15. This is in addition to the 5 cent per share dividend already declared this year.
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Harvard Brewing Co
Lights of New York and City Scenes Remain Vivid
A miscellany of New York life and culture features reports on foreign scholars in the U.S., actor Sved’s stage entrance at a stadium show, shifting lunch trends in restaurants, and diverting city anecdotes. The column blends observations on war era shifts, entertainment, and street life with light humor.
New Goggles Trace Bullets In Daylight
Report from a Massachusetts manufacturer introduces military goggles designed to help gunners follow tracer bullet paths in daylight. The device uses red tinting to enhance visibility of fired rounds.
Gay Gadgets Soda Fountain Sillies
Readable text details several ice cream spoon and soda straw craft ideas for girls and teens. It describes Sipper Necklaces made from cut cellophane sippers, wooden spoon jewelry, liptographs, and remember Pearl Harbor pins. Necklaces, bracelets, and hair rosettes are suggested with color variety.
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Pearl Harbor
Frayed Candle Craft Notes From A Scribbled Page
A fragmented passage describes candle making with wax drippings, wax on paper, and rough instructions for scooping, tying with thread, and sewing. The text mentions a casual tone about a hot number and warns against blame for the method.
Jive Skirt From Neck Ties Inspires DIY Fashion Fun
A casual homemaking note suggests turning old neckties into a Jive Skirt by halving and seaming them, using a wide end hem, and a tie waistband. It jokes about embroidering boys names on ties and using extra pieces for suspenders or hats for quirky outfits.
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Brother
Minnie
Rules for Mailing Christmas Packages to Soldiers Overseas
Military mail guidance outlines mailing period from September 15 to December, package size limits 36 inches combined length and girth, legible address with serial number APO address, items packed securely in sturdy boxes, protection for sharp items, and postage rates for overseas parcels.
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Sptember Saan
Incomplete wage figures from U S Department of Labor
Boston officials released partial payroll figures showing totals for August across New England. Massachusetts owes about 68 thousand dollars to employees while other states report varying sums, including Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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Acton Rationing Meeting Lists Tire Grades
A report from Acton notes weekly meetings covering tire allocations. Names include Edgar T, F Bird, B D, T Hazen, R Pereira, J G Pereira, WE Hartwell, and A G Gilbert. Allocations cover Grade 3 and Grade 1 tires and tubes, with The Day Company receiving tubes and tires.
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T. Hazen
J. G. Pereira
WE. Hartwell
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Community notes on postman, fairs, and local events
Local items report postal worker John R of 8 Middle Street moving his family to Fairhaven in October. Families celebrate births and parish events, including St Bernard's fundraiser and a Junior Fair preview. A Montreal return, church programs, and harvest activity highlight autumn community life.
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Middle Street
J. Walter.Tierney
Fairhaven
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Influence of Teac h Teacher Affects 8 t tell where
A fragmented note discusses how a teacher from Adams influences eight students. The readable parts suggest shifts in understanding and location details remain unclear.
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Ak Adams
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