Essex County crops struggle in drought hit areas
The dry season reduces growth across Essex County with farmers facing small crops and scarce hay. Orchardists fare better with less rain impact than sandy areas while vegetable growers rely on sprinkler systems as shallow roots suffer. Peabody Danvers Middleton and Hubbardston also report drought stress.
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Essex County
Francis Caan
Peabody
Danvers
Middleton
Hubbardston
Concord Community Chest Budget Process in 1950
The 1950 Concord Community Chest budget committee led by William T. F. King reviews preliminary agency requests from local groups including The Emering Nurse As Concord Girl Army West ts Sachem Concord Boy Inc Red Fen eater Boston M Friendly Aid and others. After thorough study they approve or disapprove requests and set the campaign quota, stressing the need to support child welfare family and health services to avoid government takeover and preserve private charity traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emering
Concord
Girl Army
West Ts
Sachem Concord Boy Inc
Red Feneater
Boston
Friendly Aid
Mit
Concord Community Chest
Niation
Chest
Rainbow Girls to Resume Meetings in Concord
Concord Rainbow Girls plan to resume regular meetings next month at the Masonic Temple under Mrs. Edith Bailey mother advisor and Sylvia Hope worthy advisor. An election and installation of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Edith Bailey
Sylvia Hope
Grassland farming shows rise of mechanization nationwide
The article notes grassland farming spreading across the United States as farmers switch to cheaper grass seeds to conserve soil and boost yields. It cites labor savings up to 25 percent and new machines like field forage harvesters enabling hay and grass silage production at faster rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Holland Field
Avoid Fall Milk Loss Through Planning and Pasture Choice
The article urges farmers to prevent late summer and fall milk drops with proactive planning. It highlights permanent pastures, resilient grasses, and balanced grain rations as keys to maintaining production and feed efficiency through summer to winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dai
Basic Project Guide for a Two-Way Gate
A simple two way gate design uses a hinge free frame. Build with a vertical post and a horizontal crossbar. Drill two inch and one inch holes in opposite sides to accommodate a 2x4 and locking actuator.
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Gaepont i
Jong
Coming Events Of The Week In Concord
Sunday Union summer Protestant service at Trinitarian Congregational church at 9 30 a m. Monday Carnival at Rideout Playground by 212 Club opens 7 p m. Company H M N G non com school State Armory 8 p m. Tuesday Concord Lions Club cookout and ladies night program at Ray Harris home North Acton 6 30 p m. Thursday Weekly meeting and luncheon of the Concord Rotary club Howard Johnsons 12 15 p m. Company H M N G drill session State Armory 8 p m.
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
Rideout
H. M.N.G
State Armory
Concord Lions Club
Ray Harris
North Acton
Concord Rotary Club
Howard Johnson's
Maynard Woman Fined for Drunkenness and DUI
Marlboro-Eudora Chidley of 27 Sudbury Street Maynard pleaded guilty in District Court to drunkenness and operating a motor Vehicle while intoxicated. Judge George E. Dewey fined her 10 dollars for drunkenness and 35 dollars for the DUI with a portion suspended. The report also notes Uzialko 28 of East Main Street was found guilty of a rank charge, fined 10 dollars, and received a one month House of Correction sentence suspended to November 17, 1950.
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Marlboro
Eudora Chidley
Sudbury Street
Maynard
George £. Dewey
East
Stanley Uzialko
East Main Street
House of Correction
Local Folks Aided Camp at Middlesex Summer Program
Middlesex in Ashby reports the Concord Camp with over 50 boys enrolled in the last period. Co directors Mr Peter Perry and Mrs Perry lead a staff including John McManus waterfront director Robert Davies nature counsellors Stephen MacDougall and junior counsellors Kenneth Bree Tewksbury Allen Ward Acton Robert Hail Concord and David Phipps Ashland. Prof Robert Parmenter led forestry activities and Lois Conroy and Jean Symonds assisted in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex
Ashby
Middlesex County Extension Service
Peter Perry
John McManus
Robert Davies
Stephen MacDougall
Keneth Bree
Tewksbury
Allen
Ward Acton
Robert Hail
David Phipps
Ashland
Robert Parmenter
Lois Conroy
Jean Symonds
Eight-year-old Doris Blaisdell observes birthday in Concord
Doris E Blaisdell eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond C Blaisdell 29 Belknap Street Concord marked her eighth birthday last Wednesday August 16. She attends Peter Bulkeley School in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Doris E. Blaisdell
Raymond C. Blaisdell
Belknap Street
Peter Bulkeley
Baker Bridge May Open Next Month
Concord road re placement over the Boston and Maine railroad progresses slowly. All steel work is completed and the bridge is expected to open for traffic by mid September. Traffic through Concord by this route is detoured through Nine Acre Corner.
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Concord
Baker Bridge
Concord Road
Boston & Maize Railroad
Corder
McCormacks Back From 3 000 Mile Trip To Midwest
West Concord notes Mr and Mrs Frank L McCormack of 2 Elm Place returned home after a 3000 mile motor trip to the west They visited their son Norman L McCormack chief petty officer in the U S Navy stationed at Glenview Illinois and the Great Lakes naval air base The article ends noting his long service since early World War II
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West Concord
Frank L. McCormack
C.P
Norman L. McCormack
Glenview
Illinois
Naval Air Base
Great Lakes
Norman
Lumber Price Rise Rumors Fade as Stock Reports Show Availability
Lumber firms report ample stock and no real shortage though prices may rise. Oak flooring climbs to 30 per thousand board feet, spruce up 25 percent while No 3 common western fir gains weekly. Government stockpile fears quelled by Gen. Pick who says purchases won’t exceed 1.5 million cubic yards to June 30, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fede
Defense
Lewis Pick
Army Engineers
Pick
John. Q
McCormack Plans Navy Career Pause Ends Soon
An officer at the Massachusetts Reformatory, McCormack, plans to pursue a Navy career and is set to resume duties this coming weekend after a planned pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
McCormack
Massachusetts Reformatory
Talent Made Useful
A long term convict chosen by the state labor department copied insignia seals and trade marks of 120 Massachusetts companies on a large sign while serving a sentence for counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Labor Department
Massachusetts
Fime
Cops Offer Bargain on Over-Parking Fines
Sonia police offer reduced rates for over parking fines if paid within 48 hours. The standard fee is one dollar but a dime is charged when paid within two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia
Mich
U.P
Concord Officers Lead 182nd Regiment in Camp Parade
Captain Linscott of Bute and Company H 182nd Trail MN.G. commands an evening parade at Camp Friday. Col. Otis M. Whitney commends Capt. Linscott and others for firing excellence across ranges and matches.
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Concord
Linscott, Jr
Bute &. Com
182Nd Trail
Otis M. Whitney
No Guard
Linscott
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Y Gairymen
Concord Com
Itis Agencies
Sudbury
Tom McManus
Wayland
Ay York
William Silene
Ao House
Washington
Et Dent Truman
O’dwyer
Mexico
Acme Telephoto
McCormacks
Midwest
Deaiers
Korea
Chevrolet
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