Maynard Topography Highlights River, Hills and Ponds
A topo map of Maynard shows a five sided town girded by the Assabet River splitting the town into unequal parts. It notes Summer Hill at 387 feet and several other elevations, extensive woodlands in the Army reservation, and few ponds including Vose and Puff er ponds. A map can be purchased for about 30 cents from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Maynard
Assabet
Assabetville
Waterville
Riverside Park
Caine
Route 27
Glenwood Cemetery
U.S. Military Reservation
Puffer
Sudbury
Summer Hill
Army Reservation
Waltham Street
Vose Hill
Dettling Hill
Tuttle Hill
U.S. Geological Survey
Washington
D.C
Many Articles Set For Town Meeting
Town meeting likely this fall as selectmen prepare for several proposed articles. Major items include funding a new dump on the U S Army reservation and repairs to Maynard sewer, with bids exceeding current appropriations by 20000. Possible additions include a summer recreation program leasing land to the Boy Scouts and housing for Maynard’s elderly.
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U.S. Army
Public Works Department
Maynard
Summerhill
Boy Scouts
Dewey Street
Abrahamson Completes Navy Aviation Machinist Training
Abrahamson, son of Mr and Mrs George D Abrahamson of Sudbury Mass, recently finished a nine week aviation machinist mate reciprocating engine school at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tennessee He also graduated from Memphis aviation familiarization and mechanical fundamentals schools The course covered power flight line operations engine inspection and power plant accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abrahamson
Navy
Memphis
Tenn
George R. Abrahamson
U.S. Navy
George D. Abrahamson
Concord Road
Sudbury
Mass
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Wasps and Hornets Abundant. Homeowners Urged to Seek Guidance
Concord-Calls reports many area homeowners seeking wasp and hornet control from the Extension Service. Agents advise treating nests at dusk with long distance aerosol bombs containing Chlordane or DDT, targeting the nest entrance and surrounding area, and to use caution with lighting to avoid stings. For full details, write to Extension Service at 19 Everett Street for the Wasps leaflet.
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Concord
Boston
Extension Service
H.T. Handley, Jr
Everett Street
Wasps
Extension News Of The Week Mildew And Flowers
Extension brief covers mildew prevention in homes during humid summer, ventilation tips, and using the Middlesex Extension Service bulletin. Also includes cut flower care guidance by H T Handley Jr, emphasizing cuts, clean containers, temperature control, and refrigeration to extend arrangements. A notes on peaches discusses moisture, thinning, pruning, fertilizing, and equipment for better crops.
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Anna C. Carey
Home Department
Middlesex Extension Service
Everett Street
H. T. Handley, Jr
Teria
Max G. Falts
Concord Town reports July building permits and values
Concord Towns building committee shows 34 permits issued in July totaling 265306 dollars. New construction accounts for 199200 and alterations 66105 with eight new residences including Heritage Building Corp on Peter Bulkeley Road and other named owners. Major permit includes Concord Academy alterations valued at 20000 dollars.
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Concord
Heritage Bldg. Corp
Peter Bulkeley
Author’s Ridge Trust
Brister’s Hill
David W. Perley
Comerford Road
Thomas C. Strout
Maynard Hairdressers Opens New Studio on Summer Street
Nick Anthony Coiffures has opened at 37 Summer Street in the former Goodrich Canteen Service location. Anthony, an Arlington resident and 1947-trained stylist, manages the renovated shop with partner Miss Nancy Magnuson and staffer Mrs Linda Weatts. Hours vary by season with appointments only and a single contact number.
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Maynard
Nick Anthony
Summer Street
Goodrich
Anthony
Medford
Arlington
Nancy Magnuson
Linda Weatts
Brookstreet
A F Festival Here Tonight at Hanscom Field
The A F Festival returns to Hanscom Field tonight at 7 30 with a free public event on the flight line featuring the 32 piece Eighth U S Air Force Band led by a MC from Boston and guest Miss Massachusetts of 1963 Lila Soldani.
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Bedford
Hanscom Field
U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Division
Massachusetts
Lila Soldani
Foxborough
Jess Cain
Boston
U.S. Air Force
Westover A.F.B
Once Upon a Time Story Hours Continue in Acton
Acton youth and their families are reminded that the Once Upon a Time story hours run each Tuesday at Citizens Library West Acton. Transportation can be arranged by contacting Mrs Ed win Richter CO 3 7256. Tickets for six to eight year olds may be picked up in advance at Acton Memorial Library.
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Acton
Citizens Library
West Acton
Edwin Richter
Acton Memorial Library
Peaches Ripen Finer in Massachusetts Markets
Growers aim for peaches that shrink into full ripeness yet stay firm enough to handle. Shoppers can judge by the feel of the fruit and the under color turning creamy as fruit on the tree or just picked. Varieties best suited to our area offer the sweetest, richest flavor.
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Massachusetts
Maynard Man Debates Sales Tax and Education Funding
Maynard resident Francis J. White Jr spoke at a Marlboro Rotary lunch, arguing higher taxes are needed to fund education while opposing state real estate tax hikes. He warned against relying on a sales tax as a last revenue measure and critiqued income tax approaches. He noted the need for balanced funding and cautioned about burden on homeowners.
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Massachusetts
Francis J. White, Jr
Maynard
Rotary Club
Massachusetts Teachers Association
White
Marlboro
Peabody
William
Brewin
Us Senate
Powers
Rotarians
Unclear fragmentary wartime debate on aid and policy
Fragmentary remarks show a congressional committee debating US aid to foreign nations and the impact on a steel mill project. The text references presidential decisions, military involvement, and amendments shaping funding and policy.
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By Janes T. Williams
Middlesex County
A. F. Festival
Maynard Man
Robert Pryor
Washington, D.C
Secretary of Defense
Agency For International Development
Gen. Clay
George Meany
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Jnd
United States
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Cuba
Mittee
Indonesia
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