THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 18, 2024 Page 3 Saugus Historical Society World War ii Commemoration continues with stories from Saugonians who recalled personal experiences By Laura Eisner T he October meeting of the Saugus Historical Society was a continuation of the commemoration of World War II that was started with our April meeting. Jack Klecker, a Navy veteran from a more recent period, spoke about some of the contributions of the Navy to the successful outcome of World War II and brought a model of a Navy ship to show the audience. He also spoke about one particular Naval offi cer, John Howard Currant, who had an interesting history, earning a medal from Russia while serving in the U.S. Navy! Currant was not born in Saugus but he graduated from Saugus High School, living with his grandmother in East Saugus at that time. His actions during the war saved many Russian and U.S. sailors, which is the reason he was recognized by both nations. He was the uncle of Arlene Decareau, who attended the meeting with her husband Eugene Decareau. Bill Stewart – known to Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem” from his weekly CAMPAIGN| FROM PAGE 2 never changed it back,” she said. The In-Person Early Voting Schedule First Week Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No Sunday newspaper column in which he writes about sports and historical topics – spoke from his own experience about growing up in Saugus during World War II. Stewart was seven years old when he heard that Pearl Harbor had been attacked, and as the war went on he experienced the rationing and other changes that civilians went through to support the war eff ort. The Historical Society’s collection of yearbooks shows that students’ thoughts during the war years were strongly afHISTORICAL | SEE PAGE 5 John Howard Currant, who is shown here wearing his Navy uniform, served in World War II and was decorated by both the Russian and U.S. nations for his service. (Photo Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate) Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Jack Klecker’s model of a World War II Navy 600 Class Destroyer was of great interest to the audience at the October Saugus Historical Society meeting. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Monday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Second Week Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No Sunday Monday, Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Dr. Bhavisha Patel Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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