Polish refugee recalls life under Communists and gain in U.S.
Barbara Franczek, a Polish survivor who spent 18 months under Communist rule from 1947 to 1949, described starvation in coal mines and fear of Americans. She later joined an American family in Germany before emigrating to the United States with sponsor Mr. Barton of Rice-Barton Corp in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilicia
Michael
Timothy
Jeffrey
Poland
Germany
Franczek
Weisbaden
America
Barbara Fronczek
Charles S. Barton
Deerfoot Road
Southboro
Timothy Barton
Giant national Christmas tree lights up for peace celebration
A towering Christmas tree from South Dakota will be lit in Gettysburg as part of a multi nation ceremony with embassies, schools, and cultural groups. The event includes a replica mosque, a life size Nativity scene, and daily performances in multiple languages. An international pageant and folk dances mark the first annual ceremony promoting friendship among nations with thousands in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Court
Congress
United
Pan American
Kistani
I, Lahore
Claus
Eight Lives
Iterica
Maynard Co-op Aids Haiti Village CARE Drive
Maynard Co-op raises funds to aid Mathieu Haiti flood recovery. Two sewing machines sent to support CARE Freedom Village project. Goal is 2800 dollars to provide chickens sewing materials furniture and building supplies plus an electric generator. Contributions to the Co-op cashier or CARE Fund in Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Co-op
Mathieu
Haiti
Co-op
Samuel Ziskind
CARE
United Co-op Care Fund
Maynard, Maass
Peace on Earth and Good Will to All
The line echoes a timeless holiday message, advocating universal peace and goodwill. The phrase appears as a refrain for celebrations, sermons, and community gatherings emphasizing harmony among people regardless of origin.
Black Hills spruce chosen for White House Christmas pageant
The 65 foot Black Hills spruce selected as the centerpiece for the White House Pageant of Peace in Washington this Christmas was provided by South Dakota's Game Fish and Parks Department and the Keep South Dakota Green committee. State Forester Harry Woodward praised the tree calling it a perfect specimen and one of the most beautiful Black Hills spruces he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. Dup
Black Hills
White House
Washington
South Dakota
Game, Fish and Parks Department
Harry Woodward
Car Operation In Area Averages 952 For Year
Figures from the American Automobile Association show Middlesex County with 279,000 passenger cars spending about 266 million dollars annually on operation. Per car this equals 952 dollars averaged for 10,000 miles yearly, including fixed charges and 3.5 cents per mile for gas, oil, tires, and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Middlesex County
Local Heart Fund appoints new officers in Maynard drive
Maynard general chairman Mrs. Benjamin Bigusiak and Heart Sunday chairman Miss Jennie Grdzewski announced new local officers for the 1956 Heart Fund drive. New appointments include Mrs. Albert Iskian as mercantile chairman and Mrs. John F. Stokes as chairman of clubs and organizations. Stokes noted films on heart health are available free to clubs and groups, and calls to the Massachusetts Heart Association at Copley 7-4400 arrange showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Benjamin Bigusiak
Jennie Girdzewski
Heart
Albert Iskian
Summer Street
Mercantile
John F. Stokes
Roosevelt Street
Stokes
Massachusetts Heart Association
Copley 7
Barbers Urge Voters to Register Before Nov 8 Election
In Philadelphia barbers shift their chatter from weather to civic duty urging customers to register and vote in the upcoming November 8 municipal election. The note underlines registration deadlines and the importance of participation in local government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Teacher Expresses Views On Disciplining Young Children
John Hartman reports in a United Press dispatch from Baldwin New York that school discipline hinges on teacher authority and parental support. He argues immediate fair punishment, strong leadership, and shared responsibility between home and school are essential to morale and respect in the classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hartman
United Press
Baldwin
N.Y
Farmers Tax Guide Now Available Nationwide
The Farmers Tax Guide, a 64 page booklet prepared by the IRS with aid from the Extension Service and land grant colleges, explains 1955 tax steps for farmers. It includes a rapid finder index, expense checklists, and topics on depreciation, inventories, gains and losses, and farm conservation. Availability is at IRS district offices and county farm agents, with mail requests to 174 Ipswich Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
National Office
The
Tax Collection Agency
Federal Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
State Extension Services
Federal Land Grant Colleges
National Grange
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers’ Union
National Livestock Tax Committee
Ipswich Street
Boston
Seventeen Cities and Towns Apply For Airport Funds
The Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission announced 17 Bay State communities have submitted airport construction and improvement projects to the Civil Aeronautics Administration for the federal aid program. The four year appropriation of a quarter billion dollars was recently approved by Congress. Communities listed include Hyannis Beverly Fall River Fitchburg Gardner Mansfield Martha's Vineyard Nantucket New Bedford North Adams Norwood Orange Pittsfield Provincetown Southbridge Westfield and Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission
Bay State
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Congress
Hyannis
Beverly
Fall River
Fitchburg
Gardner
Mansfield
Martha’s Vineyard
Nantucket
New Bedford
North Adams
Norwood
Orange
Pittsfield
Provincetown
Southbridge
Westfield
Worcester
Governors Sponsor New England Marines Recruiters
Four New England governors Christian Herter Lane Dwinell Dennis Roberts and Edmund Muskie endorse a 300 man Governors Marines company. The mass swearing in is Jan 25 1956 in Boston followed by a train to Parris Island for ten weeks of boot camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
New England
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire
Dennis J. Roberts
Rhode Island
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Marine Corps
South Station
Parris Island
S. C
Herter
Jay V. Poage
United States Marine Corps
United States
Democrats urged to end differences in Massachusetts
State Senator Mario Umana urged Massachusetts Democrats to unite behind a single front after a Supreme Court decision ousted John Carr as chairman. He warned continued factional fights could leave the party in a political vacuum and cited leadership changes as Williams Burke moved into the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
United Front
Mario Umdna
Umana
Massachusetts Supreme Court
John C. Carr
Medford
Democratic State Committee
Tor
William H. Burke
Hatfield
State Committee
Miniature New England Church Draws Attention At Marlboro Home
A detailed wooden replica of a New England white church sits on Gordon Holden's front lawn at 12 Davis Street Marlboro attracting visitors each day next week for tours. The 43 inch tall 36 by 30 inch structure features hand carved interior pews pulpit altar Bible pipe organ and a cloaked choir boy. Herbert Holden built it over four months inspired by a similar display and his daughter Norma Mott painted the stained glass windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert H. Holden
Lincoln Street
Hudson
Gordon L. Holden
Davis Street
Marlboro
New England
Holden
Herber H
Olden
Universal Boring Company
Gordon
Herbert
Norma Mott
Don’t Give Your Life for Christmas Safety Reminder
A Christmas safety note urges both pedestrians and drivers to avoid holiday daze. Tips include crossing at corners, walking against traffic on rural roads, not blocking views, and not windows shopping while driving. Emphasizes reducing speed and avoiding alcohol.
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U.S
Char Road
Tom
France
Bart
D. Spruce
Y Jane Southland
Gettysburg
Jean Julius Christian Sibelius
Aids
Merry Christmas
New York
Heart Fund
N. E
Company of Marines
Alberto Gainza Paz
Buenos Aires
la Prensa
Peron
Betty Skelton
Dodge
Miss Skelton
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