Old Oaken Buckets Fade in New England Maple Trade
In JAFFREY CENTER New Hampshire two farmers discuss moving away from traditional buckets to tubing and vacuum systems to boost sap collection. Daniel Johnson taps 12 buckets producing about 200 gallons yearly while Charles Bacon uses vacuum tubes to yield 400 to 500 gallons. Demand grows as maple syrup makes a national comeback. New Hampshire Maple Producers Association reports over 53,000 gallons produced last year for a gross income of 650000 to 750000 dollars.
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Jaffrey Center
N.H
New England
Daniel M. Johnson
New Hampshire
Johnson
Johnsons
Charles W. Bacon Jr
Bacon
Sugar House
New Zealand
New Hampshire Maple Producers Association
Grandmothers Alike in China and U S say care trends differ
CHICAGO AP describes findings from Bernice Weissboard about Chinese grandmothers spoiling grandchildren similar to American ones. She notes half of Chinese preschoolers attend day care, while rural care relies on grandmothers. Urban centers attach day care to factories with babies as young as 56 days old. Chinese education emphasizes social goals over individuality.
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Chicago
China
Bernice Weissboard
Evanston
Weissboard
Accountants to Meet in Lewiston Conference
The Southern Maine Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will meet Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at Steckino's in Lewiston. Dr. Gregory H. Adamian president of Bentley College will speak on Continuing Education of the Accountant. The meeting is open to all accountants Bentley College alumni and businessmen.
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Southern Maine
National Association of Accountants
Steckino’s
Lewiston
Gregory H. Adamian
Bentley College
Streisand Meets Queen at Funny Lady Premiere
AP reports Barbra Streisand confronted Queen Elizabeth II on arrival at the Funny Lady premiere. The monarch explained glove tradition for women. Streisand wore white leather, the queen pink silk. Co star James Caan sports a bandaged fist from rodeoing. Critics praised Caan while noting Streisand’s performance and director Herbert Ross’s handling of the sequel.
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London
Barbra Streisand
Queen Elizabeth II
Miss Streisand
James Caan
Fanny Brice
Patrick Gibbs
The
Daily Telegraph
Past Matrons Hold Meeting At Adah Chapter Home
The Past Matrons Association of Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Eve S. Rooman’s Anchorage Bay Biddeford home. President Rooman led the business session. An April 18 Post Officers Night invite was read. Frances M. Smith received the mystery award. next meeting set for April 10 at Ruth J. Haley’s 24 Roberts St. Attendees listed including Mrs. Helen LeGallee and Miss Susan LeGallee assisting hosts.
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Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Eve S. Rooman
Anchorage Bay
Biddeford
Rooman
Frances M. Smith
Ruth J
Haley
Roberts St
Helen W. LeGallee
Susan LeGallee
Jessie Anderson
Ruth Bailey
Marion Fenderson
Agnes Lachance
Louise Harpoothan
Helen D. Parks
Edna Woodman
Bernice Emmons
Nancy Lowell
Ruth Haley
Margaret Binette
Lowell
Mrs. Lachance
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United States
Alfred Road
Dick Danforth
Nichols
Missy
Main St
Coats
Wetti Beneft Spag
Biddeford Youth Hockey Assn
Biddeford High School
Quels
Herbert Ross
William Wyler
Margaret Hinxman
Daily Mail
Caan
Billy Rose
Ian Christie
Daily Express
Tango
Saco — Main St
Kennebunk
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