Acton Garden Club elects officers at December meeting
At the Acton Congregational church the Acton Garden Club elected new officers for the committee service and held a Christmas party with the executive board. Members enjoyed Christmas games carols and exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. Hostess table featured silver tea service candlesticks red candies and red carnation centerpiece.
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Acton
Acton Garden Club
Center Congregational Church
John M. Pettingell
Edward J. Bursaw
Caroline
Jeep assault case in Sydney ends with fine
Lester J. Hook, 20, faced court for assaulting his girlfriend Mavis Taylor, 19, with an umbrella and a jeep. The umbrella charge was dismissed while Hook received a 16 pound fine for driving the jeep over the sidewalk near Miss Taylor’s home.
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Sydney
Australia
Lester J. Hook
Mavis Taylor
Hook
Miss Taylor
Obituary for Ward Farrar of Lincoln
Ward Farrar, 86, of Concord South Lincoln died at his home. He was once a deacon and held services with Rev. Dr. Ockenga. Survived by cousins. Farrar served as tree warden and on the Lincoln school committee.
Concord Sports Night at Lincoln Town Trail
Concord locals invited to a sports night at Lincoln Town Trail hosted by the American Legion post. The event Friday at 8 PM features speakers, movies, and refreshments with Coach Bernie Megin of the Concord giving remarks.
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Concord
Lincoln Town Trail
Lincoln Amertene Legion Post
Bernie Megin
Marriage intentions filed for Tobin and Delaney
Lawrence Bernard Tobin Jr of Waltham and Marie Albertina Rita Delaney of Waltham have filed marriage intentions. Tobin’s father is a Waltham patrolman and a former Concord resident.
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Concord
Lawrence Bernard Tobin, Jr
Waltham
Marie Albertina Rita Delaney
Breathing well in New York County community dries up
The famous breathing well in a Cattaraugus County community is a dry well dug in 1441. It “breathes” as air currents move outward in settled weather and inward when storms approach. Residents watch it as a natural barometer for forecasting.
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Great Valley
U.P
Cattaraugus County
Milk Product Feed Boosts Egg Output in Pen Tests
A study comparing feeding regimes found that pens given pelletized dairy products in their ration produced 8 percent more eggs and earned 12.3 percent higher profit than controls. Barred Rocks led with 74.4 percent production against 66 percent in the control over six months, with net income per bird at $3.06 versus $2.71.
Animals and Fowls Shared Human Disease Conditions
The passage notes that animals and fowls experience the same diseases as humans when given similar conditions, stating that those which do not drink still contract illnesses. It suggests animals share many disease conditions with people.
Holiday window display ideas with foil and lights
A fragmented description discusses creating a holiday window display using outdoor bulbs, shiny foil and lace paper doilies. It references covering three sides of the window and placing lacy white doilies inside to create a decorative end effect.
Concord-The Middlesex Institution for Savings Payment Obligation
The Concord Middlesex Institution for Savings paid 98917.41 dollars to the 1320 Clan for its 1949 Christmas fund. The sum exceeds a prior payment by 4600 dollars.
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Concord
Middlesex Institution For Savings Bank
Unclear OCR fragment records tense scene at Colonial Inn
Fragment describes a night event at 6 30 involving officers and makeups with names like Albert Coffey Maynard and Kennedy. A motorist’s car and braking incident are noted, ending with a cue to shop early.
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Colonial Inn
Albert M. Coffey
Nery
Benjamin
Maynard
An Nedy
Miami
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Tent
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Boston Post
Sudbury
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