Examinations Announced for Construction Inspector Posts
The Civil Service Commission announced examinations for indefinite appointment as Construction Inspector in General and Earthwork options. Pay ranges from 3410 to 4205 per annum for duty in the New England Division. Applications due as needs are met. forms available at 857 Commonwealth Avenue Boston 15 Mass or any New England post office.
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Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
New England
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Mass
First U. S. Civil Service Region
Birth of William Stanley Nawcichik in local hospital
Mr and Mrs William S Nawcichik formerly Francis T Misloski announce the birth of a son William Stanley recently at Symmes Arlington hospital. Holy Thursday at St Michael's Bedford to feature all day and night exposition watched by Holy Name Society. Good Friday mass of the pre sanctified and Easter on Sunday April 18. Milk soaks to remove stains. rub stained areas.
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William S. Nawcichik
Francis T. Misloski
Great Road
William Stanley
Symmes Arlington Hospital
St. Michael’s Church
Bedford
Holy Name Society
Stow Planning Board Seeks Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments
The Stow Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April 21, 1954 at 8 p m at Stow Town Hall to consider amendments to zoning bylaws. Proposals include consolidating zoning districts, setting minimum lot sizes of 40,000 square feet with 150 feet street front, limiting dwellings per lot, and prohibiting trailers as dwellings.
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Planning Stow
Ae Earth
Stow
Town of Stow
Planning Board
Town of
STOW_PLANNING BOARD
William P. ‘Clark
Public hearing on Tide Water oil tanks capacity increase
The Maynard Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at town hall on April 13 1954 at 8 p m regarding Tide Water Associated Oil Company request to raise tank capacity from 6000 to 9000 gallons for gasoline storage at 1 Powdermill road on land owned by the company. Board members Leon F Mullin Emile A Dumas John Mitzeavitch present.
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Board OF Selectmen
Tide Water Associated Oil Company
Powdermill Road
Maynard
Leon F. ‘Mullin
Emile ‘A.“Dumas
John Mitzeavitch
Maynard Board of Selectmen
Miss Information on Herbal Medicines Safety
The piece warns against trusting quack doctors who claim herbs are always safe. It notes herbs can be deadly and that safety depends on proper preparation by skilled professionals, not the source being herbal.
Remembering Old Time Travel and Daily Life
The letter excerpts recount early rides in primitive horseless carriages and homestead hardships. Mrs Myrtle French recalls 15 mph fear and novelty in Montana. Mrs M Green recalls a sod house in Minnesota and crude lighting. Clara Ettner notes fuel from prairie grass in Minnesota and rural living memories.
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Myrtle French
Jordan Montana
Clara L. Ettner
Strathmore
California
Minnesota
Ava
Besse Fee
Proper Washing Techniques for Delicate Lingerie
The article advises gentle washing to extend lingerie life. Do not rub between hands with cake soap as this causes wringing. Instead, press softly to squeeze rich suds through the fabric and rinse gently to avoid holes and spreading.
Fire Origin Traced to Squirrel in Hartford Basement
A Hartford blaze caused minor damage to a house basement after an electric rotor sparked by a squirrel in the motor. Fire officials say the incident started when the animal entered the motor and triggered a spark.
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Hartford
Conn
U.P
Chive Cheese Omelet Recipe with Tips
Recipe of the week presents a chive cheese omelet serving four with eggs cream cheese chives and milk. Instructions cover whisking folding and cooking then broiling to dry the top followed by serving and washing tips for clothing care included as an odd non sequitur.
Yard party prize steals the show in Nebraska
At a Nebraska yard party, Vern Trofholz, a baker, wins the door prize. The prize is one large cake crafted for the event, drawing cheers from attendees.
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Neb
Vern Trofholz
Ancient Sesame Crop Grows in Texas Carried by Farmers
Sesame, an ancient oilseed, is being grown commercially in Texas after tests in 25 counties. Production shows costs from 10 to 25 dollars per acre, with net profits around 50 dollars per acre in 1953 for improved varieties from Texas Research Foundation. Sesame seed yields reached 400000 pounds totaling 46800 dollars at 11.7 cents per pound. The crop suits well to cotton lands, tolerates various soils, and yields oil used in drugs, soaps, cooking oils, and bakery products.
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India
China
B.C
Nile Valley
Pharoah
Moses
Texas
Texas Research Foundation
Renner
Moisture Problems in Attics and Insulation
Advice on attic moisture checks for farmhouses focusing on vapor barriers and ventilation. Cold days reveal frost on roof sheathing. fix with gable louvers or eave vents and ensure one square inch of opening per square foot of attic floor. If no vapor barrier, waterproof paint may help.
Consumer Needs Drive Nation Whose Farms Fuel Industry
The piece notes farmers supply essential inputs for U S industry including 7 million tons of finished steel 50 million tons of chemical materials 16.5 billion gallons of crude petroleum 15 billion kilowatt hours of electrical power. It emphasizes farmers underpin a broad national economy.
Crossword Puzzle Clue Fragments From A Damaged Page
Fragments of a crossword puzzle appear with partial clues and garbled letters, offering a glimpse of a historical puzzle page. The text shows stray words such as Predicament and naval or martial terms, but most of the content is unreadable.
Longest U S stamp series of 1938 shows presidents
The 1938 definite issue comprised 32 stamps featuring U S presidents. The set is noted as the longest regular stamp issue in U S history.
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United States
U. S
Atomic Waste Disposal Studied At UC Berkeley
Berkeley California UP reports University of California engineers study disposing of used atomic waste by burning it with sewage. Dr Warren J Kaufman notes sewage plants may help but no complete solution yet.
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STUDS
Kaufman
Kansas City Plant Uses Power to Run City-Size Demand
A Kansas City plant for jet plans and civilian cars consumes enough electricity to power about 80 000 residents, highlighting a large industrial energy footprint and its impact on local utilities.
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Kansas City
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