Metropolis survey shows 48,000 married couples sharing living space
Census Bureau findings reveal about 48,000 married couples in 83 Boston area cities and towns live with other families. In Metropolitan Worcester about 7,000 couples do the same, with 1940 doubled up figures higher by thousands despite more dwelling units. The memo notes rising tax rates and a June Massachusetts factory payroll peak at 47.97, amid a 2.6% dip in employment from a year ago.
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Boston
U. S. Census Bureau
Worcester
Dept. of Labor and Adustries
Birth Announcement for David Hollis Morgan
The Rev. and Mrs. John H. Morgan of Belmont welcomed a son, David Hollis, born July 29 at Boston ying-In hi Peak. The couple, formerly of Stow, celebrate the new arrival as part of their broader church community.
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John H. Morgan
Belmont
David Hollis
Boston
Ings
Stow
Stow Residents Take Trips and Seek New Homes
Stow residents and visitors enjoy weekend motor trips to Nashua New Hampshire Harrison Maine and the Maine coast. New towns welcome newcomers including Mr and Mrs Fee and infant daughter and Mrs James Flint who now lives with the Laursens. The report notes sales manager Albert Clifford returns from vacation and assistance at Hamiltons General Store while Mrs Willett Dexter remains a Deaconess Hospital patient.
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David Clemens
West Acton Road
Harrison, Maine
Nancy
Camp Newfound
Albert Clifford
Hamiltons
Stow Center
Winthrop Addy
Maine
Mr. Clifford
Sutton
Mass
Warren Smith
Willett Dexter
Bradley Jane
Stow
Deaconness Hospital
Woman's Name Remains on Danger List Despite Updates
Authorities report that the woman’s name remains on the danger list though her status shows slight improvement. Family and officials urge caution as officials monitor conditions and potential risks.
Detroit Attorney Reunites with Aged Stolen Watch
Detroit attorney James E. Haggerty opened a package delivered to his office and found a watch stolen in a holdup more than 25 years ago. The discovery links to a long-dormant case and raises questions about the sender and item provenance.
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Detroit
James E. Haggerty
Summer band concerts continue in West Concord
The Concord Session Band presents the second summer concert this Friday at 8 p.m. at Rideout Playground Park, West Concord. Directed by O Harry Nielsen from Bedford, the series ends with a final show August 22 at Monument Square Bandstand.
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West Concord
Concord
Rideout Playground
O. Harry Nielsen
Bedford
Monument Square
Stow Sewing Circle Finishes Red Cross Garments
Stow Red Cross all day sewing meetings drew ten attendees over two Tuesdays. Members will complete garments by Thursday and the Sewing Circle of the First Parish Unitarian Church will meet in the vestry. no further all day sessions until new assignment arrives.
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Stow
Red Cross
First Parish Unitarian Church
Legislature opens January session with large surplus spend
Texas lawmakers announce January opening of the session with an estimated surplus of 35 million dollars. They proceed to allocate funds across departments, reporting about 9 thousand dollars spent in the following months.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Man Survives Tree Trapping After Torrential Downpour
A man sought shelter in a hollow tree during a heavy storm and became wedged as floodwaters swelled the trunk. He felt his life flash before him and eventually managed to crawl back out and return home.
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Borie
Golf Lesson Confusion Sparks Humble Realization
Abeel ae condéicended to teach a new member golf explaining aim near the flag. The novice drove to within four feet of the hole and asked what next. The expert told him to knock it into the hole, prompting disbelief and a humorous correction.
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Abeel Ae
No Wonder. A Car Owner Praises His Mechanic
A customer watches a mechanic perform a small oil change without spills then checks the radiator cleans the windshield and finger marks. The foreman explains the mechanic was working on his own car making the praise ironic.
Child’s drawing sparks debate on God’s appearance
A three year old's mother watches him draw and asks what the picture is. The boy declares it is God and insists that people will now know what God looks like, sparking a humorous exchange about knowledge and divinity.
Beating the Game: the bachelor uncle’s confession fielding money trick
A fragment describes a conversation about extracting money from a wife before leaving the house. The frank speaker admits he routinely gets funds from her to stay ahead financially, then hints at an ulterior motive or recurring pattern.
Porches and gossip blur in a quiet street scene
Warm weather prompts Pat to shave on the back porch. Mrs Casey from across the Way comments on the scene. The exchange turns playful as they tease about whether Pat is shaved or not and if the air is warmed by their outside activity.
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Pat
Record Forecasts Abundant Canned Fruit Juices This Winter
A district report predicts ample stock of canned fruit juices for the coming winter, noting robust supply lines and steady production. Officials caution on distribution to avoid shortages in remote areas and urge retailers to plan restocking accordingly.
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