Middlesex County Praised At State Soil District Meet
The Middlesex Soil Conservation District touted its strong showing at the Massachusetts association meeting. Key figures included five district supervisors, Goodyear contest winners, and supporters from the Conservation Service and Extension. Robert Van Leer of Lincoln chaired. L Roy Hawes spoke on agriculture and policy.
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Mastis
Massachu
Massachusetts
van Leer
Lincoln
Robert
Littleton
National Association of Servation
Herbert P. Sweet
Goodyear Ranch
Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture
L. Roy Hawes
Sudbury and Soil Conservation District
Middlesex County
Massachusetts Association
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Soil Conservation Service
Middlesex
Ittees School Final Play With Behind Scene Losses
A high school production at Ittees School faces tragedy as several behind the scenes volunteers die while committees prepare for a February performance. Parker guides stage and set work with Richard Rice Harold Goodspeed Carl Stetson Mark Crowell Napoli and others aiding under Mrs Mary Mullaney.
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Ars High School
Parker
Richard Rice
Harold David Goodspeed
Carlos Stetson
Mark Crowell
Fi Napoli
Regular select board meeting rescheduled to January 3
The regular meeting of the board is moved to Monday January 3 at the public Library due to a holiday. Chair George W Foss will preside. Agenda includes own business affairs. Five percent of the world’s redrawing is referenced as continuing production.
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Absle Board of Select 0
Theublic Library
Concord Christmas Eve Carol Service At First Parish
Traditional Christmas Eve carol service at First Parish Unitarian Church featured a Nativity reading by Rev. Dr. Edward Perry Daniels. Concord Academy graduate Miss Anne Christian engaged to John G. Tedeschi of Wayne Pennsylvania announced. Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree members attended Gov David I Walsh Assembly meeting in Lexington. Rev Robert H Barber preached on Sunday about The Whispers of the Devil. Senior youth fellowship meeting was omitted.
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First Parish Unitarian Church
Luke
Edward Perry Daniels
Concord Academy
Anne Christian
Frank P. Christian
Framingham Center
John G. Tedeschi
C. George Tedeschi
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Knights of Columbus
Gov
David I Walsh
Lexington
Robert H. Barber
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Open Letter from California G I to Lincoln Voters in 1954
A letter from T Sergeant Leo J. Valliere of the U S Air Force, stationed near Bedford Mass, supports keeping low flying military aircraft over Lincoln Massachusetts citing duty and national defense. The letter notes personal residence near flight paths and defends pilot safety and training while appealing to Lincoln voters.
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G.I
California
Lincoln
Agent Air Base
Row
Information Services Office
Lawrence G. Hanscom
Bedford
Mass
Harrington
Leo
Bedford Air Base
Harrington Burbank
Calif
Leo J. Valliere
United States Air Force
Air Force
Reserve
Hanscom Field
U.S.A.F
Watch for Aircraft New York City Army M Set
William D O Connell of Maynard serves as first sergeant in the 12th Battalion Headquarters Battery of the 52nd Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade. The unit will keep round the clock watch for enemy aircraft over New York City during the holidays. He entered the Army in 1948.
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New York City
William D.o’connell
Maynard
52Nd
O’connell
William F. O’connell
Sudbury Street
Army
Army Traffic Safety Plan Cuts Soldier Highway Deaths
The Army reports a drop in off base auto fatalities and injuries after a intensified 1952 53 safety drive. Movable days passes daytime travel limits mandatory vehicle inspections and widespread media campaigns are credited with shifting soldier behavior and reducing crashes. Army safety director Eliot V Parker praises soldiers for cooperation.
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Army
Eliot V. Parker
Army Safety Director
Man gives advice on lasting marriage in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi T B Hilton an elevator operator at the Hinds County courthouse shares a wedding tip. He says if you can remember the feeling you have now at the moment of marriage you will have a happy married life.
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Jackson, Miss
T. B. Hilton
Hindshas County
Harvard Trust Is Awarded School Bonds
The Concord Board of Selectmen accepted the low bid of Harvard Trust Company to buy 1 177 000 dollars of school project bonds. The 1.90 percent rate shows Concord's strong credit. Twenty eight firms competed including firms from New York Chicago and Boston. Bonds mature serially 1955 to 1974 to fund additions to three schools.
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Concord
Board of Selectmen
Harvard Trust Company
New York
Chicago
Boston
Bankers expect steady easing to continue in money rates
Banks nationwide posted record earnings in 1954 and anticipate a modest rise in business loans in 1955. The Fed’s policy of active ease drove the gains, with expectations it will hold steady for months unless a rebound in activity requires restraint. Banks also raised dividends and declared extras aided by profit taking in U.S. securities.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Fed
Storm Window Safety Tips From Boston Experts
The American Mutual Liability Insurance Co. warns more than 50,000 homeowners who install their own storm windows will suffer injuries this season. Ladders, footing, unsafe angles, overreaching and overloads cause most accidents. Do the job in stages to reduce strain and danger.
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Boston
Eee ‘Co
Hurricanes Carol Edna Cause Historic Insurance Losses
Hurricanes Carol and Edna caused the nation’s greatest catastrophe with 138 million dollars in wind damage claims paid by Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. About 750000 New England claims were filed across six states after the disasters on Aug 31 and Sept 10, equaling 15 dollars per person. The total excludes adjusting costs and other operating expenses related to the storms.
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Boston
Carol
New
Companie
West Concord Woman's Club Meeting Preview
The West Concord Woman's Club plans a meeting Thursday January 6 at 2 30 at Union Church. Auctioneer Clyde F Hannant will share experiences from Hannants Country Auction FitzWilliam NH and offer tips on disposing of old and antique articles. Tea hosts are Mrs Radcliffe Morrill and Mrs Allyn White. Mrs Earl B Wheeler presides.
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West Concord
Hannant
Radcliffe Morrill
Allyn White
Earl B. Wheeler
Monthly church school board meeting at West Concord Union
The West Concord Union church hosts its church school board meeting on Tuesday January 4 at 8 o'clock. Philip Corbett and his wife recently moved to Pilgrim Road in Concord after their November 27 marriage. Corbett, a former editor of a local tabloid, formerly based in Lexington, worked with a Boston insurance firm publication. Concord residents witnessed Associate Justice David B Williams being sworn in at the State House Thursday after leaving the governor's council post. induction occurred at Ayer District Court Friday morning.
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West Concord Union Church
Philip Corbett
Pilgrim Road
Concord
Corbett
Lexington
Boston
David B. Williams
Ayer District Court
State House
Herter
Judge Williams
Concbrd
First District Court
Northern
Middlesex
Golda R. Walters
Carlisle Real Estate Transfers and Local Social Notes
Carlisle real estate transfers list Arthur F. Blanchard and others conveying to Henry Erikson and James H Wilkins to Philip D White and wife. A St Bernard CYO skating party is planned in Carlisle under Rev James H Connolly. Mass at St Elizabeths on Holy Day at 9 30. Lydia Smith and George Senkler attended a Boston hotel debutante dance. A Christmas bene t for 300 orphans at San Miguel Avende Mex thanks Walt Disney's The Little Outlaw cast and crew.
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Arthur F. Blanchard
Henry Erikson
James H., Wilkins
Philip D. White
St. Bernard’s C.Y
Carlisle
James H. Connolly
Lydia Smith
George Senkler
Boston
San Miguel Avende, Mex
Hallock Celebrates 90th Birthday in Stow Home
Mrs Mabel Hallock widow of Frank R Hallock and Gold Star Mother observed her 90th birthday in her Walcott Street home. Born in the same house built by her grandfather Jonathan Wolcott she has long resided there and is a member of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary Stow Garden Club and Stow Woman's Club. Her only son Perry W Hallock died in World War I and she is convalescing from a recent illness but able to go about again.
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Stow
Mabel Hallock
Frank R. Hallock
Walcott
Jonathon Wolcott
Perry W. Hallock
Hudson American Legion Auxiliary
Stow Garden Club
Stow Woman’s Club
Coming Events The Week In Concord
A list of upcoming local events in Concord includes Boy Scout dance at Harvey Wheeler school and a State Armory drill, New Year parties at Concord Rod and Gun Club and Monument Hall, D A R meeting at 16 Middle Street, Holy Day masses, street listing start, board of selectmen meeting, school restart, chorus rehearsal, K of C meeting, Grange, district Boy Scout meeting, Rotary luncheon, West Concord Women's Club, and Akaka Falls height compared to Niagara and Yosemite falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of Area
Harvey- Wheeler School
State Armory
Concord Rod & Gun Club
Monument Hall
K. of C
Old Concord
D.A.R
Middle Street
St. Berhard’s
Our Lady Help of Christians
Concord
West Concord
Board ‘of Selectmen
Town House
Grange
Peter Bulkeley
Boy Scout District
Contera Rotary Club
Howard Johnson
Acousticon Unveils Tiny A-210 Hearing Aid Revolution
Jamaica New York December 1954 Acousticon Research Laboratories announces Model A 210 a compact lightweight hearing aid concealable in a woman’s hair or worn behind a tie. It reduces rustle and muffling, offers superior tone and comfort, and costs about 25 cents per week for ordinary use. Works with Acousticon’s 17 receivers for individual fitting. A free booklet is available.
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Jamaica
N.Y
Acousticon Research Laboratories
Acousticon
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Fiske
Joan Applegren
Jahane
Dorothy Bower
Ily Ridout
Sandra
Kenlureen Redican
Lindard
Stames
Mrs. Who
Mary Mullaney
Erwin Fiene
Kidron
Ohio
Ssabet Institution Peet Ih
Meer
Wy Sry
Aber
Trwrre
G—Mannini
Arthur G. Hudgins
United Press Staff
Washington
Harvard Trust
Trrnanes
W. Concord
St. Elizabeth’s
O’c
Rose Beauty Shop
Akaka Falls
Hamukua Coast
Hawaii
Niagara
Yosemite
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Kirk
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Acousticon Hanna Co
Natick, Mass
Town OF Concord
James
Loughzin
Brigham H. Cassidy
Lawrence
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