Extension News Highlights Orchard Rotation And Mulching Methods
The article discusses replacing orchards through planned rotation rather than dead trees, allowing continued uniform age groups and new variety introductions such as Rome and Delicious alongside McIntosh. It covers mulching to protect roots from freeze thaw damage, suggesting salt hay as best, and notes burlap or bur lap wraps to shield branches from ice and snow injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Altho
Baldwin
Rome
Soil testing tips for fall collection and spring readiness
The fall months are best for soil sample tests while ground is unfrozen. Collect from a defined plot and mix for a composite sample, then label containers with a number. Spring testing is hampered by wet soil, excess volume, and screening challenges. keep records and note crop details for accurate results.
Homemade Mixes Save Time and Money for Holidays
Barbara West explains how do it yourself homemade mixes can cut costs and simplify Christmas cooking. A basic mix for pies cookies brownies and date bars is offered at no charge by the Middlesex County Extension Service in Concord, available on request.
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Middlesex County Extension Service
Everett Street
Concord
Protect Evergreens From Winter Injury
David Beisel urges timely action to protect evergreens from winter injury. He notes multiple evergreen varieties are susceptible and outlines common causes and preventive steps gardeners can take now.
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David Beisel
Dutch Elm Carrier in Dying Trees
Warns homeowners to remove and burn dead or diseased elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease spread. Cites Davey Tree Expert Co representative J W Christian on bark beetle flight ranges and sanitation including debris destruction. Advises late fall and winter removals when workers are readily available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Christian
Davey Tree Expert Co
STEP SAVER KIT
A practical gift idea for the lady of the house. Assemble a basket with cleaning supplies like furniture waxes metal polish wallpaper and woodwork cleaners plus flannelette squares and gloves. Finish with a brown ribbon to tie on the handle for a holiday gesture from one girl to another.
Shoes and feet care for a joyful holiday season
Health column advises careful shoe selection and proper foot hygiene to avoid pain during shopping. It recommends sturdy leather shoes for extended walking, proper fit for both feet, and nail care. The piece is sponsored by the Middlesex Health Association and local health groups.
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Aunt Min
Santa Claus
Middlesex Health Association
Board of Health
Tuberculosis Committee
Broadway
Somerville
Mass
District Governor to Visit Littleton Lions Club
Littleton Lions Club welcomes Dist. Gov. Wendell F. Jones of Swampscott and his suite at a Monday supper meeting at Domenic's Route 110. President Roger F. Conant will preside at 630. Accompanying officials include Richard Pedrick James Miller Carl Roessler and Rudolph Currier.
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Littleton
Littleton Lions Club
Wendell F. Jones
Swampscott
Domenic’s
Route 110
Roger F. Conant
Jones
Richard Pedrick
Hamilton
James Miller
Amesbury
Carl Roessler
Woburn
Rudolph W Currier
Concord
Meadow Larks Are Blackbird Family Members
The article notes that meadow larks are not true larks but belong to the blackbird family, clarifying their taxonomic placement and relationship to other passerines.
Concord Rotary views High Places of the Mind film
At the December 5 Rotary meeting John K. Damon was named Man of the Week for organizing a vocational fair. The group viewed a Eurovision film produced for the US Information Service showcasing Emerson Hawthorne Alcotts and Thoreau as moralist figures and New England landscapes.
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Concord
Rotary Club
John K. Damon
Rotary
Philip A. Davis
Cambridge
Lexington
Maynard
Waltham
Weston
Charles R. Voigt
Concord High School
Donald Bresnick
Thoreau
Wisconsin asks bread makers to follow standard weight rules
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture states dietary and specialty breads must meet the same weight regulations as ordinary bread, ensuring consistent labeling and sizing across products.
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Madison,wiss.usp
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
How To Pick And Keep A Fresh Christmas Tree
Advice from Bartlett Tree Experts on selecting a fresh tree. Test by bouncing the butt, check sap and fragrance, inspect needle retention, and assess branch spread. Tips include trimming the base, using water with sugar, and keeping the tree cool until decoration. Also notes on fir versus spruce needles and regional preferences for tree types.
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R.A. Bartlett
Bartlett Tree Experts
George M. Codding
Rockefeller Center
New York
Washington
Massachusetts officials attend traffic safety conference
Otis M. Whitney of Concord and William T. Goggins Jr. of the governor’s office attend a Washington conference of traffic safety experts after being picked by Gov. Foster Furcolo to represent Massachusetts.
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Concord
Otis M. Whitney
William T. Goggins, Jr
Governor’s Office
Foster Furcolo
Massachusetts
Washington
Second largest marble dome crowns Minnesota Capitol
The Minnesota state capital in St. Paul features the world’s second largest marble dome, surpassed only by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
St. Peter’s
Rome
Pressures to Hit Congress Next Session
President Eisenhower warns of hard battles with pressure groups in Congress as defense costs rise. He cites farms, veterans, labor, welfare, natural resources, commerce and housing, and warns that offsetting savings will require cutting entire programs or risking tax hikes and borrowing. Fiscal pressures threaten the dollar’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Oklahoma City
Walis
U.S
Acton Pastor John I. Smith Speaks at Elder Fellowship
Reverend John I. Smith former Acton resident and current Protestant chaplain of Worcester State Hospital was the guest speaker at the Sunday evening gathering of the Acton Senior High Fellowship held at the Evangelical Congregational Church.
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John I. Smith
Acton
Evangelical Congregational Church
Worcester State Hospital
Local notices and holiday schedule from Acton
Capt Isaac Davis Chapter DAR meets tonight at Mrs Leo C Cunninghams home 119 Stow Street South Acton Acton Board of Selectmen moves Dec 24 meeting to Dec 23 and Dec 31 meeting to Dec 30 for holidays A church school Christmas program and family supper at Evangelical Congregational Church Sunday Dec 15 at 5 p.m Christmas vesper services at 5 p.m Sunday Dec 22
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Isaac Davis
D.A.R
Leo C. Cunningham
Stow Street
South Acton
Acton Board of Selectmen
Evangelical Congregational Church
Laymen’s Sunday Guest Preacher at West Acton Church
West Acton Baptist Church hosted Laymen’s Sunday with Dr. Paul Denham of Harvard Business School as guest preacher during morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Baptist Church
Paul Denham
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
State parks plan to expand recreation areas statewide
A 20 year, 100 million dollar program proposed by State Commissioner of Natural Resources outlines acquisition of lands including Ashland State Park area Carding Mill Pond Sherborn Hopkinton Forest Marlboro Millham Reservoir Wayland Sudbury area and Whitehall in Framingham for future development. The plan seeks a comprehensive long range system to provide adequate outdoor facilities amid rising park attendance and demand.
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Bury Reservoir
Southboro
Th Pond
Lincoln
Sargent
Bay State
Department States
Edwards, Kelcey and Beck
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Turnpike
Boston
United States
Grangers Attend Pomona Saturday Session
Middlesex North Pomona Grange members plan their monthly meeting at Dracut Grange Hall Saturday from 4 p.m. Supper is at 6:30 p.m. An upcoming Fast Masters Association meeting is set for December 20 in Tyngsborough.
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Carlisle
Middlesex North Pomona
Dracut Grange Hall
Fast Masters Association
Tyngsborough
United Press Operates Global News Force of Ten Thousand
United Press mobilizes a vast network totaling about 10 000 staff to gather reports and photographs from around the world. The extensive force supports rapid dispatch of news, images, and captions for international coverage.
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United Press
Middlesex Dimes Campaign Sees Key Appointments
The Middlesex County Dimes Campaign announces Thim Jr as Chairman with John Persons aiding. Campaign appeals call for $5000 per donor for medical care and national care funds. The county reports past year patient care totals of $313,000 with overall campaign totals near $629,000 and a projected rise.
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Thim, Jr
Hosmerton
Middlesex
John Persons
Thim
Ter
Tims
Jehn
Hammond Indiana Banana Plant Displays Unclear Numbers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Hammond Indiana with references to large bananas and counts. The text is garbled and does not convey a clear event, date, or verifiable entities beyond the location.
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Max Fultz
J. T. Brown
Barbara West
Anna Carey
Ree-Manning
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
South Dakota
New England
Damon
State
Sioner of Natural Resources, Port
Ford
Grangers
Pomona
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Indiana
Ban
Hammond
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Ciastko
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