Local Science Fair Draws Parents and Students
A school science fair featured demonstrations on light, electricity, chemistry and communications. Students from kindergarten to grade 5 displayed projects while parents and teachers toured the auditorium, sharing praise for the size and variety of the exhibits.
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Knights of Columbus hear military talk at Kansas City meeting
Col McGrath of the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Hanscom Field, spoke to Knights of Columbus in Concord on Tuesday night. Grand Knight Kutrharith introduced him. A breakfast event is planned for April 27. Savings bonds promotion noted.
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Knights
R I P Charles Cox of Concord Former builder and Masonic member
Charles Cox of Concord died Monday after a long illness. Born in Truro Nova Scotia June 12 1872 he was a retired builder and Corinthian Lodge member. Surviving are a brother Rev Daniel F Cox and cousin Mrs C R Knowlton. Funeral was at MacRae Funeral Home Concord with Rev Robert H Barber officiating. Burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
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Scotia
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Daniel F. Cox
New Market
Ontario
Canada
Boston
MacRae
Robert Hs. Barber
Trinitarian Congregational
Star Glee Club Concords at Second Spring Festival
The Péter Bulkeley Glee Club gave its second appearance on Friday with enthusiastic audience response. Joyce Shethurst accompanied the group on piano while Mrs. Mah, the music teacher, directed. The program included songs like Your Landana and Steal-Away, with sixth graders performing two numbers and hope for another festival later in the year.
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Péter Bulkeley
Joyce Shethurst
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Mah
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Vahnahanidh
Funeral Rites Held for Jere J. Croke at Belmont
Funeral services were held at Church of Our Lady Belmont for Jere J. Croke 92 father of two priests Rev Edrhund W Croke pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Carver and Rev Thomas J Croke curate Gate of Heaven South Boston who formerly served at St Brigid Maynard A Maynard note. Mr and Mrs Harold Cabot celebrated their first wedding anniversary Monday March Cabot serving with US Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis.
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Church of Ur Lady
Belmont
Jérethigh ‘J. Croke
Edrhund W. Croke
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Carver
Thomas J. Croke
Gate of Heaven Church
South
Boston
St. Bridget’s Church
Maynard
Harold Cabot
Fan Pratt
Miss Mutty Named on Dean's List at Bouve Boston College
Concord Miss Mutty, daughter of Mr and Mrs Radcliffe Morrill of West Concord, is named on the Dean's list at Bouve Boston College for the end of the first semester. She studies during spring recess at Tufts Medford campus and is among students listed from Concord and area colleges.
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Concord
Tufts” College
Medford
Matty
John E.matty
Sudbury Road
Morvitt
Radcliffe Morrill
West ‘Concord
Bouve-Boston
Mutty
Effects of Tree Age on Apple Orchards
The article discusses how orchard profitability declines when trees age and exceed optimal size. Diminishing returns, rising costs for spraying pruning and care, and disease risk grow as trees age. Rejuvenation is feasible mainly with young orchards, requiring years of proper treatment to restore fruiting. Thorough management and sprayer use are essential to control infestations and disease.
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M. G. Fultz
Caltech Student Elected Vice President at Fleming House
Pasadena California John N Kidder of the residence Fleming House at California Institute of Technology has begun duties as Vice President for the third term. He previously served as Vice President of Freshman and Sophomore Classes and is listed as a member of Beavers honorary service organization.
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Henry
Lowell Road
Concord Beer
Flemng House
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Caltech
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Recent Arrivals To Local Parents
New births reported at the area hospital include a son born March 29 to Mr and Mrs Chester Larner of Independence Road Concord. A 50m, ern 125 unit arrival to Mr Ithy Jr of 222 A Avenue West Concord.
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Ithy, Jr
A Avenue
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Concord
Chester Larner
Independence Road
Philanthropist George White’s Humanitarian Fund Reversed
Dr. Samuel M Beat reports on the White humanitarian fund begun by George White before his death. The fund totals about 30 million dollars and aids hospitals and arts institutions in Massachusetts. Cuticura Corp profits are directed to support charitable works. Beneficiaries include Massachusetts General Hospital and Museum of Fine Arts. The fund also finances public recreational places and the company manufactures soap and related products.
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Milion “Humanitagian Fund
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White
Cutieura’‘Corp
Malden
Best
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Hinmahitarian
Massachusetts Géneral Hospital
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College of Pharmacy
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Boston Health Départment
Boston’ Lysight Hospital
Abi Times
Fear of Courtship May Destroy Bororo Indians
Reported by an Amazon expedition the Bororo tribe of about 2000 people is dying out due to fear of courtship. Marriage customs include a cudgel test for the groom and ritual tying of the bride who is beaten to drive out evil spirits. The ritual leaves many injured and contributes to marriage shyness and decline.
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Amazon
Will Tha
British barge pilots vanish as long haul work loses appeal
Liverpool officials report a shortage of barge crews on inland waterways. The British way of life built by 200 years of barge work sees fewer young men seeking seafaring and long voyages.
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Liverpool
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Scots object to England's new queen title
Glasgow Scots protest the use of Elizabeth II as QueenElizabeth I title. Scottish nationalists, led by the Scottish Covenant Association, argue the monarch should not use the second part of her titulature.
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England
Queen Elizabeth I
Elizabeth
England and
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Britain
Tcovenantassociation
Barbershop Horse Delights Young Customers
Lynn United Press reports Thomas Angelucci installed a merry go round horse in his barber shop to amuse small fry clients, drawing smiles as youngsters await their cuts. The setup adds a playful note to a traditional neighborhood business.
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Lynn
Thomas Angelucccia
Elm street cooperator builds windbreak with care
Concord resident Gifford Allen, an early Middlesex Soil Conservation District cooperato r, describes his successful windbreak planted years ago. He details soil prep, fertilizer, and patterned rows of Multifora rose Honeysuckle and Red Pine, reporting high survival and strong wind protection for his greenhouses.
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Concord
Gifford Allen
Elm Street
Soil Conservation District Program
Gifford
G. Allen
Effers Allen
Middlesex Soil Conservation
Trict
Carl" Clarks
Conservation Service
Social Security gains for railroad work credits
A new law effective in November 1951 allows short term railroad work to count toward social security and survivors benefits, transferring railroad earnings records to the Social Security Administration after 120 months of creditable service, with coordination between Railroad Retirement and Social Security. Workers with 120 months or more may receive old age and survivors payments, with administration by the appropriate office. Local offices in Marlboro and Concord offer guidance and weekly sessions.
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Railroad Retirement Board
TA Vivors
Iri
Raiiroad
Marlboro Post
Concord
Concord couple celebrates first anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward A Horne formerly Betty Zumwalt on Nashoba road marked their first wedding anniversary Monday March 31. They wed in a YMCA ceremony and she works at her father’s firm.
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Concord
Edward A. Horne
Betty Zumwalt
Nashoba Road
Ymnasium
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