1942Donald J. Ross served as the mayor of Gloucester.Government and Public Service, City Government

Elected on December 2, 1941, Ross’ political life was terminated by the Pearl Harbor bombing five days later. He joined the Navy in July.

Gloucester Daily Times. "Mayor Ross Now in Navy." July 10, 1942. https://sawyer.advantage-preservation.com/

Other Events

1942
Rose Kennedy stayed at the Oceanside Hotel.
1942
Gloucester seaman Stanley M. Viator perished while rescuing people trapped inside the Cocoanut Grove fire.
1942-1950
Weston U. Friend served as the acting mayor after Donald J. Ross entered the United States Navy and then continued to serve until 1950.
1943
Fishing industry employees were exempt from the draft during World War II.

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