Instructions for Overseas Mail Parcels and Prohibited Items
Post office rules cover parcel delivery to APO and overseas destinations with dates in October and November. Restrictions include weight limits. use of strong packing. avoid hazardous items. tobacco products prohibited at many APOs. domestic parcel post rates apply. air mail rates 6 cents per ounce up to 8 ounces and 80 cents per pound over 8 ounces. Addressing must be printed in ink or typewriter, with full identifying details and a duplicate inside.
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A.P.O
Austria
England
France
Germany
Italy
Trieste
A. Ee
F.P.O
Postal guidelines for Christmas mail and currency notes
Christmas cards prepaid at first class should mail by November 15 for surface delivery and by December 1 for air travel. Registry and insurance available for Christmas gift parcels. valuable letters may be registered. Money orders recommended for gifts. U S currency may be restricted abroad. USPS money orders cashed at all APOs and FEPOs.
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U. S
A.P.O
Fe.p. O
Bolton Fair set for October 3 at Bolton Federated Church grounds
The 69th Bolton Fair sponsored by the Bolton Farmers and Mechanics Association and the state Department of Agriculture will be held on Wednesday October 3 at the Bolton Federated church grounds and Bolton Town hall. New officers include William T. Pearse as president Harold Hines as vice president Dorothy O Mayo as secretary and Helen R Woodbury as treasurer. A luncheon and supper a band program and a full exhibits schedule are planned with a junior cattle show featuring a showmanship contest directed by Harold Potter and Francis Mentzer Jr Exhibits run 11 a m to 9 p m with a small admission fee and will include fruits vegetables home cooked foods crafts handiwork flowers canned goods field crops eggs and other farm and home products.
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Bolton
Bolton Farmers and Mechanics Association, Inc
State Department ‘of Agriculture
Bolton Federated Church
Bolton Town Hall
William T. Pearse
Harold Hines
Dorothy O.mayo
Helen R. Woodbury
Francis Mentzer, Jr
Furlough for Concord Pfc Parker Vanderhoof
Concord soldier Pfc Parker Vanderhoof son of Mr and Mrs Philip W Vanderhoof Barretts Mill road has enjoyed a furlough after four months at Weaver Field South Dakota prior to overseas processing at Camp Kilmer New Jersey upon return to duty.
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Concord
Parker Vanderhoof
Philip W. Vanderhoof
Barretts Mill Road
Weaver Field
South Dakota
Air Forces
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Standring Named Commander of Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol
Bedford Lt. Col. Harry J. Standring of Chestnut Hill has been named commander of the Massachusetts Wing of the Civil Air Patrol by General Lucas V. Beau. Col. Kenneth E. Rose becomes adviser to the commanding general. Standring, a Penn graduate, joined CAP before Pearl Harbor and has led as Squadron, Group, and Wing executive officer plus deputy commander. He piloted since 1940 and directed a Military and Industrial courier service during World War II. The appointment aims to expand Wing activities and coordinate with Civil Defense authorities.
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Col. .Standring
University of Penn
Civil Air Patrol
Pearl Harbor
Massachusetts
Bedford Launches 1951 Salvation Army Friendly Appeal Drive
Bedford begins its 1951 Friendly Appeal Drive for the Salvation Army on September 12 under new general chairman A. Glenn Simm. The goal is 1000 dollars with a one week solicitation period. Alden W. Webber serves as treasurer for an eight year run. 20 percent of the total funds stay in Bedford. Residential chairwoman is Mrs. John S. Belfour with co chairwoman Mrs. Murray York. Fifty Bedford residents will act as solicitors. Raymond Slater leads the Bedford Hospital drive contributing to the appeal.
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Bedford
Salvation Army
A. Glenn Simm
North Road
Alden W. Webber
Southroad
John S. Belfour
Murray York
Great Road
Raymond Slater
Bedford Hospital
Bedford Salvation Army
Battle Exercise Southern Pine Moves Into Day
In Baltimore Maryland the 1st Battalion 8th Armored Cavalry led by Sgt James M McDaniel participates in Exercise Southern Pine a joint Army Air Force training maneuver that began August 13 as part of the battle phase at land 1510 and a tank company joins the effort.
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Baltimore, Marythe
8Rd Armored Cavalry
James M. McDaniel
Alaska Railroad Modernizes to Bolster Territory Defense
The Alaska Railroad undergoes a 75 million dollar rehabilitation projected to finish 90 percent this fall. Under General Manager Gol. J. P. Johnson since 1946, the line replaces aging stock, adds diesel engines, refurbishes shops, and expands track capacity. Freight traffic has tripled since 1941, with 82 locomotives and 2,095 cars projected to move over a million tons along 540 miles.
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Peter J. Hayes
U.P
Anchorage
Alaska
Seward
Fairbanks
Gol
J. P. Johnson
Johnson
Iran
India
China
Philippines
Red
Coney Island
Congress
Alaska Railroad
United States
Ifeeouil Avast
ARR
Winston-Salem Banker Explains E Bonds Value
Robert M. Hanes president of Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. in Winston-Salem stresses the Defense Bonds program’s national value. He says without E bonds millions would miss financing the rearmament effort and personal involvement in managing the national debt while savings bonds help curb inflationary dollars and promote future financial security.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Robert M. Hanes
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Debunker explains crows fix lawns by eating insects
The author argues crows do not damage lawns. Crows pull tufts to test roots and then eat insects beneath, often devouring pests while sparing healthy grass. This behavior helps the lawn rather than harms it.
Bonde program touted as safe debt method
The text asserts the E Bonde program provides a proven method to ensure the safety of the national debt and the economic system, claiming ten years of experience backing its effectiveness.
New Drug Tested Against Plant Diseases
Professor Peter A. Ark at University of California reports laboratory tests of a new drug for seed borne bacterial diseases. It controlled bacterial speck and canker of tomato in labs and showed limited field promise. It did not control crown gall on diseased plants.
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Berkele
Labf
U.P
Peter A. Ark
University of California College of Agriculture
Men May Extend Draft Window for Navy Induction
DoD extended the deadline for draft eligible men to enlist in the U S Navy from August 31 to November 30 1951. Commander Robert W Pond Jr says this is the third extension since June 15 and covers those awaiting induction who have not yet been processed. Men must provide verification from Selective Service Boards and contact the nearest Navy Recruiting Station for details.
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U. S. Navy
Department of Defense
Robert W. Pond, Jr
Navy
Boston
Pond
Augustes
Selective Service Boards
U. S. Narnenett
I. U. S. Navy
Mrs America of 1952 to preside at Boston Food Show
The newly named Mrs America of 1952, Penny Duncan of New York City, is praised by Fran Dubinsky, director of the England Foods Exposition, for her beauty and role as mistress of ceremonies at the Boston Garden event on October 27. The six day New England Food Show will also feature Miss Betty Clark, a blind pianist, cooking demonstrations daily fashion shows and an all male cake baking contest.
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Boston
Fran Dubinsky
Boston Garden
Penny Duncan
New York City
Asbury Park
N. J
Dubinsky
New England
Betty Clark
Birthday aboard Put-In Bay ship marks Nona’s 15th year
A birthday celebration aboard the Put-In Bay cruise ship near Detroit marks Nona Mitch ell’s 15th year. The event followed company officials noting Nona’s birth on the ship’s 1936 accident report list.
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Detroit
U. P
Nona
Mitchell
Put-In/Bay
Bedford Public School enrolls 456 as new wing opens
The Bedford Public School reports 456 enrolled students with 12 more expected as classes begin. The opening of an added wing creates space for additional classrooms and a new office area at Union School, while old quarters may become a conference room.
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Bedford
Adipo
Union School
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Korea
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Aubuchom
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Go, Inc
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Pine Jungle
Mark Clark
Army Field Forces
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North Carolina
West 45Th Street
New York
N.Y
Col. Standring
Chestnut Hill
Standring
Simm
Webber
U.S. Alaska
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Ph.d
Main St
America
Anger
Paris
Calif Year
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Ems
Ann
Mechanic Street
Apel Priest’s Orchard
Gleasond
Clemens Bros.—Stow Or Soltoh
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Stow Pierce’ Orchard
Polton
Employment
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Marlboro
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Tau
Chevrolet, Inc
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