Middlesex County Farmers Show Higher 1950 Yields Than National Trend
Census figures indicate Middlesex County farms in 1950 averaged $317 per acre for land value and $4816 per farm excluding livestock, with widespread use of tractors and motor trucks. Nationally farms contributed about $31 billion in output as one third of farm wealth. Gold discovery in North Carolina in 1799 is noted but unrelated.
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York
Middlesex County
United States
New England
Massachusetts
Nelson Installed New Commander Carlisle's Legion
Nelson, a World War II veteran married to a West Concord girl, was installed as commander of the Louis P. Riv ard Post A. L. Carlisle. New officers include Herbert W. Wilkie as junior vice commander Louis French as adjutant and finance officer, David R. Bott as chaplain, George Foss as sergeant at arms, and George Swanson, George Porter, Edward J. Clark on the executive committee. The post, formed three years ago by veterans, is sending Christmas gifts to Carlisle residents serving in the armed forces.
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Concord
Nels Nelson
West Concord
Louis P. Rivard
A. L. Carlisle
Herbert W. Wilkie
Louis French
David R. Bott
George Foss
French
George Swanson
George Porter
Edward J. Clark
Carlisle
Concord Board of Trade Meeting Set for January 7 1952
The Concord Board of Trade schedules its next regular meeting for Monday night January 7 after supper at Howard Johnsons. Benjamin F. Clark of Lowell Road will lead the new slate of officers. The program will be announced. Merry Christmas.
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Concord
Concord Board of Trade
Howard Johnson’s
Benjamin F. Clark
Lowell Road
Caution Urged as Traffic Deaths Rise Toward Millionth
The National Safety Council urged motorists to avoid the millionth highway death expected in the third week of December during the Christmas season. President Ned H iee called for personal responsibility to curb fatalities amid winter hazards and darker hours.
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National Safety Council
Ned H. Ieee
Million
Dearborn
Lions Club Holds Annual Yale Party
Concord Lions Club and guests enjoyed the annual Christmas party at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house. Officers Lortz Kendall Rae Holt led the event with dinner, movies, and a St Nick gift visit. next meeting is January 8 1952.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Robert B. Lortz
Lawrence S. Kendall
Leonard E. Rae
John Ev. Holt
Devotion Of Forty Hours Ends At Our Lady Help Church
The Devotion of Forty Hours concluded Sunday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord with a high mass. Special music marked the event as the Blessed Sacrament remained exposed from Friday through Sunday, drawing many visitors with parish watchers at night and ladies during the day.
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Christmas Party at Rose Hawthorne School Held by Mothers Club
Concord Mothers of the Rose Hawthorne Country Day School plan a Christmas party for pupils Friday afternoon. Mrs. Alice Melisi of Old Marlboro Road leads the event with Mrs. Phyllis Sperandio heading the Mothers Club.
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Concord
Mothers of the Rose Hawthorne Country Day School
Alice Melisi
Old Marlboro Road
Peas
Phyllis Sperandio
Holy Name Sunday Observed at St Michael’s Society Meeting
The St Michael's Holy Name Society held its December meeting after a 9:15 mass with Salvatore Albani presiding. John J. Griffin discussed The Catholic Solution to the World Crisis and Horace C. Riviere spoke on Crusade for Freedom. A parish children’s Christmas party is set for Sunday at 2 pm.
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Horace C. Riviere
Legion Post
Holy Name Plans Jan 13 Meeting
Concord Reverend George F Murray curate of St Bernard s Church outlines an outstanding program for Holy Name Sunday to be observed early in January following the 8 15 o clock mass where members will receive Holy Communion He hopes for 100 percent attendance Martin J Diskin serves as society president.
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Concord
George F. Murray
St. Bernard’s Church
Red Cross drive nears halfway goal at Concord High
At Concord High School the first week of the Red Cross campaign reached the halfway point toward a $50 goal. Rooms 102 and 6 achieved 100 percent participation. Team captains include Susan Ferran Judith Lapham Marc Murray Janet Benson Virginia Wilkie Mariane Macone Alessandro Macone John Manchuso Anne Perry and Barbara Eliasen.
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Concord
Red Cross
Concord High School
Susan Ferran
Judith Lapham
Marc Murray
Janet Benson
Virginia Wilkie
Mariane Macone
Andrew Barrett
Allessandro Macone
John Manchuso
Anne Perry
Barbara Eliasen
Local Club Hears Yale Program
At the Concord Woman's Club December 10 meeting a Christmas gathering followed the business session led by Mrs. James Howe Volkman. Tea was served and the Tech Choral Club performed carols. The next meeting is Monday January 14 1952 with Mrs. Charles E Wyzanski Jr speaking.
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Concord
Concord Woman's Club
James Howe Volkman
Tech Choral Club
Charles, E. Wyzanski, Jr
District Scouts Plan Dance and Winter Activities
Concord Lincoln Carlisle Boy Scout District outlines a busy slate for the new year. A dance will be held at the Girl Scout House in Concord on Friday January 11, with a junior weekend skiing trip to Mount Cardigan in Bristol New Hampshire set for January 26-27 and a ski day planned for February 10.
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Concord
Concord- Lincoln-Carlisle
Girl Scout House
Mount Cardigan
Bristol
New Hampshire
Winter Time to Work on Farm Wood Lot
Concord area notices advise farmers to use winter for wood lot improvement cuttings. Properly managed, wood lots can yield fence posts fuel wood and poles while increasing crop-trees growth and lumber supply. Soil Conservation Service staff in Chelmsford and nearby towns offer guidance and contacts.
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Concord
Central Square
Chelmsford
Tel
Lowell Sz
Tee
Sod
Stow
Ee Oncordy
Harvey Iz
Pepperell
Tely
West Concord Woman's Club Hosts Rev Henry B Helms Speaker
The West Concord Woman's Club will host Rev Henry B Helms assistant superintendent of the Morgan Memorial Boston as speaker at the next meeting on January 4 1952 in the West Concord Union Church. At the previous meeting American Home Day was observed with Mrs Edgar A Rohan president in charge and Mrs E Wells Hutton as tea hostess.
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West Concord
Grass Fire Responders Battle Heywood’s Hill Blaze
Concord fire crews from Central Station tackled a minor grass fire on Heywood's Hill off Lexington road Friday afternoon just before a snow storm. The alarm marked the 462nd for the year.
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Concord
Central Station
Heywood’s Hill
Lexington Road
Amundsen Reaches South Pole After 55 Day Trek
The South Pole was reached by Roald Amundsen forty years ago following a 55 day trek using dog sleds across the ice shelf. Merry Christmas.
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Pole
Roald Amundsen
Great Ice Shelf
Officials Urge Fire Caution During Holiday Season
Local fire department urges citizens to follow common sense fire prevention rules during Christmas. Do not preplace trees, keep away from radiators, notch base, water, avoid candles, inspect electric lights, avoid overloaded circuits, remove dry trees after Christmas, cooperate to prevent property loss and protect lives. Chief warns of fire hazards in the holiday period.
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Fire Dept
Sudbury Laws Against Poverty from 1663 to 1761
The article recalls Sudbury ordinances on poverty and housing from 1663 restricting leases to locals without license, requiring security for the town, and imposing fines. It notes 1683 warnings of Thomas Hedley and harboring cases, 1692 provincial measures against strangers, and a 1761 town meeting article to empower action against Boston over a woman and her children.
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Sudbury
William A. Stearns
Selectmen
Selectman
Matthew Rice
Thomas Hedley
Christopher Pettingal
Boston
Bedford Births Teresa McMahon at 105 Hancock Street
Teresa McMahon daughter of Patrolman and Mrs. Martin F. McMahon entertained members of the Ladinelle Catholic Club of Lexington last week. She is a guest of the General Motors Convention in Boston and plans to return to Madison Square Garden next June for events.
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Teresa McMahon
Martin F. McMahon
Hancock Street
Ladinelle
Catholic Club
Lexington
General Motors
Boston
Madison. Square Garden
New
Bedford School News and Weather Roundup
Stephen W Smith of Fitclydale Avenue is connected to a board report. The town highway department workers toiled all night Friday to clear roads after the first snowstorm of the season. P T A activities included a square dance postponed and a Bedford Ford school children performance. Arlington Heights residents Mr and Mrs Michael Leone welcomed son Robert Francis. Bedford school classes will be suspended through the Yuletide holiday.
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Stephen . W. Smith
Fitclydale Avenue
Tangie Basic
Ery Grove Smith
Autoista
Michael A. Leone
Arlington, Heights
Robert Francis
Leoné
Katherine Poleo
Bedford School
Destroyer Yarnall participates in Korean coastal bombardment
Aboard the destroyer Yarnall in Korean waters sailors took active part in naval bombardment of Communist shore installations on both coasts. The Yarnall also participated in the siege of Wonsan, North Korea where the seaward siege is under U.S. Naval guns.
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Yarnall
Ig Meee
Wonsan
North
Korea
U.S
Sudbury Family Seeks Support Amid Opposition Case
The Sudbury family, including a mother and children, face hardship as they are judged unable to support themselves and not belonging to Sudbury. Legal action proceeds against Boston authorities.
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Sudbury
Boston
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