Massachusetts Population and Agriculture Trends Revealed
From 1940 to 1946 Massachusetts added 279 500 residents ranking high among states. 1946 population about 4 59 000. Milk and cream imports to Boston dominate supply while dairy and apple crops rise. New dwelling permits surge in July 1947 with 1 361 units. State plans future airport needs study for Connecticut Valley and Worcester County regions.
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Massachusetts
U. S. Census Bureau
Commonwealth
Boston
Middle West
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Labor and Industries
State Planning Board
Connecticut Valley
Worcester County
Veterans Administration offers free speakers to local groups
Marlboro Commander Joseph W Boudreau Jr of Sgt John P Colleary Post 638 VFW announces VA Regional Office speakers available for winter social events with no cost. Amos R Morin received a letter from Francis X Davoren public relations officer urging contact at 17 Court Street Boston or the local VFW post. one week notice requested. Twenty five percent of hens in an average farm poultry flock can be culled with little effect on total egg production.
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Francis X. Davoren
Veterans Administration
Boston
Mr. Davoren
Court Street
VFW
Navy Sailor Mugged by Woman at Philadelphia Base
Navy seaman Meldon Bell attached to the USS Perry reported to police that a pedestrian pushed him into a doorway, robbed him of a $160 wallet, and fled. Bell identified the assailant as a woman at the Philadelphia Naval Base.
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Philadelphia
Meldon Bell
Philadelphia Naval Base
Bell
Jellied Chicken Ring Recipe from Frances Lee Barton
A recipe for Jellied Chicken Ring to serve at Bridge lunches or Sunday suppers. It combines chicken, celery, onion, parsley and gelatine with seasonings, then molds and chills the dish, garnished with watercress and served with mayonnaise.
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Frances Lee Barton
Edison Telegraphed Across River With Train Whistle
Edison used a locomotive whistle to send telegraph signals across the St. Clair River between Sarnia Ontario and Port Huron Michigan after a cable broke. The incident highlights early communication methods in the region.
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Edison
Sarnia
Onttario
Port Huron
Mich
Proper Fly Control Reduces Disease Spread
Fly control using DDT sprays offers effective reduction of contamination. Clean breeding sites and spray surfaces where flies gather with sprayers from hand atomizers to engine powered units. Apply two to three sprayings per season, targeting homes, barns, poultry houses, and hog houses for quick knockdown and lasting effect.
Flavor and Value of Milk Pasteurization Endorsed
Small pasteurizing units enter the market with tests showing no loss in taste or quality while sharply increasing health factors. State experiments confirm pasteurized milk remains safe and disease risks from raw milk are greatly reduced. For owners with a few cows these units offer a way to retail excess milk while ensuring proper heating to kill bacteria. Boiling also kills bacteria.
Hurdle Design Aids Hog Herding And Handling
We describe an easily built hurdle that speeds herd movement catching and loading hogs. The device facilitates guiding hogs with minimal effort, offering a practical aid for farmers and handlers.
Barn Drying Systems Improve Hay Quality
New York station specialists say barn dryers enable weather-safe hay making. Proper use can produce high quality hay, but inadequate drying in wet spells risks mold and reduced feeding value within 7 to 14 days.
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New York
Re Enlisted Vets Should Get Job Protection
Marlboro veterans who re enlist within three months of discharge are entitled to full benefits to return to their original jobs. The Labor Department in Washington announced that these veterans retain their preservice positions even if not held during the interim between discharge and re enlistment.
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Armed Forces
Labor Department
Washington
Veterans Re
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Massachusetts Stet Planning Board
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Ted
America
Poughkeepsie, N.Y
V.A. Bureau
NAVY
Regal Refrigerator
Chile
Ed Dodd
J. Milar
Waji
IWAG
Virgil
By Len Kleis
MAMA
Otta
Sieety
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Evylyn L. Weigel
Huntington Ave
Copley Sq
Kenmore
Mass. Ave
Rve
West Acton
Acton
Se Inds Eer
Ee Bigham & Sons
South ST
Tel
Nealscin
Asoaiane
John A. Brooks
Richardson Bldg
Hudson
Sales & Service
McKellar Motors
Main St
William D. Goff
Sunny Agres Farm
Thoreau
Concord Esso
Concord Turnpike
Thoreau St
Russell W. Wheeler
Tel. Con
West Concord
Commonwealth. Ave
W. Concord Tel
Parker Sag
Weitien
Lawton
Appliance Co. Sales & Service
Walden St. Concord
Concord Radio Electric Co
Beer
L. W. Polson
Mill Dam
Norge
Lafreniere
Bolton St
Marlboro
Concord Hardware Kyanize
Walden Street
Concord Tel
CLEA
Walden
Tel. Gy
Promet
Ann M
Mechanic St
ATTEN
Berlin RB South St
Maynard
CEME
Edgehill
LEO Navy
Marlboro Veterinary
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M. D
Boston Post
E. J. Bartlett
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