State gas tax diversion halted as constitutional amendment looms
In Boston the Attorney General aims to stop diversion of gas tax revenues. A constitutional amendment draft will circulate for signatures to present to the 1937 legislature. The move targets a $3,600 diversion affecting state real estate funds and the deficit, with broader safeguards against gas tax misallocation.
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State House
Boston
Anutun
Sheales Court
Aoe
Remembering the Great Baseball Battles and Local Clubs
The piece recalls legendary players and classic moments like Owen Keefe’s disputed hit in Concord. It expects a strong playoff atmosphere this year with Waine Freeman and the Dilomatics, Lincoln Mohawks as likely opposition, and Belmont as a potential hurdle.
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Mttle Burger
Grady and
Bosse
Stryker
McQuinn
Owen Keefe
Concord
Waine Freeman
Dilomatics
Lincoln Mohawks
Belmont
Lincoln
Henry Tolman
Local Sports Talks Spark World Series Hopes
The article discusses potential matchups between Acton and Maynard and the rise of Johnnie Zapareski forming a strong club. It notes Nellie Twardzyk as a recent player described as feminine and dancing, while cautioning about future games and the idea of blacklisting players failing to honor agreements.
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Acton
Maynard
Johnnie Zapareski
Middles x Laundry
Nellie Twardzyk
Flower Exhibition at Waltham Showcasing Varieties
More than two hundred annual flower varieties will be displayed at the Field Station of Massachusetts State College on Beaver Street in Waltham starting Sunday and continuing for a month. Highlights include Sweet Scented Double Nasturtiums and a notable collection of Phlox Wienasonat. Visitors are welcome.
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Waltham
Massachusetts State College
Beaver Street
Coat making planned by Acton Home-maker units
The Middlesex County Extension Service Home-maker's Units in Acton plan fall and winter activities. The first project is making coats for younger children, with sessions starting late September led by Mrs Roy H Linscott Mrs Holowell Mrs Alan B Frost and Mrs A P.
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South Acton
Middlesex County Extension Service
Roy H Linscott
Holowell
Alan 8. Frost
A. Pp
Center Acton
Garden Club Picnic At Willard Brook State Reservation
Acton Garden Club members and friends enjoyed near perfect weather for a picnic at Willard Brook State Reservation last week. Lunch was by open fireplaces, a brief business meeting preceded outdoor games and walks. The group returned to Acton and plans a August 19 meeting at Mrs Raymond Durkee’s Nagog Hill Road home.
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Acton Garden Club
Willard Brook State Reservation
Acton
Raymond Durkee
Nagog Hill Road
Benedictine Monastery Between Rome and Naples
About half way between Rome and Naples stands Monte Cassino. Fourteen centuries have passed since its founding and it remains a historic religious center.
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Rome
Naples
Monte Cassio
Home as Center of Godlike Thought in Christian Science
The article argues true home is spiritual not material, built by right ideas in consciousness. It cites Proverbs 23 7 and Jesus example to show harmony comes from knowing God and listening for His voice. It uses the prodigal son parable to illustrate finding good within and universal divine Love guiding all.
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God
Jesus
Jeanine Os
Chriatian Science Monitor
Local Families Report Summer Travel and Visits
A series of social notices lists the Hubard family and William J. Hubbard and son William Jr of Newbury Street Boston visiting Mrs William B Prescott on Maynard Road. Charles H. Carroll of Montecello calls on friends in town. Arthur R. Hawes and family stay in Franconia New Hampshire with friends. Gertrude Hallo retires from touring group duties to stay home. Frank C. Perking of Framingham Road enjoyed a Maine coast vacation. Carlton W Elimal and family vacation at Lake Winnipesaukee in August. Anne M. Moynihan returns from a University of Vermont summer program in Burlington. A large turnout from various places appears in the record.
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William J. Hubbard
William, Jr
Newbury Street
Boston
William B Prescott
Maynard Road
Charles H. Carroll
Montecello
Arthur R. Hawes
Franconia
N. H
Gertrude M. Hallo
Frank C. Perking
Framingham Road
Maine
Carlton W Elimal
Lake Winnepesaukee
Anne M. Moynihan
Burlington
Vermont
University of Vermont
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