Cut out the fancy stuff, Concord!

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June 10, 1936: Mrs. Crowley, 47 Beacon St., reports 4 hard looking fellows hanging around garage, but gone now. Mrs. Crowley nervous living alone.

July 6, 1936: Runaway girls, Irene Dustin, 5' 14 yrs, very chunky, red bobbed hair, brown slacks, Ruth Orcutt, 16, slim, blond bobbed hair, thinks they are with the Pine Tree Carnival. (Found).

May 28, 1942: Mrs. Cook of Abbot Rd complains of a tramp dog at her home.

March 14, 1943: Runaway pig on Rolfe St. belonged to Jean Visneau. Corner Merrimack and Rolfe. "Some ham."

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