Sudbury Wayland Girls Named DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrims
Sudbury and Wayside Inn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will send two Good Citizenship Pilgrims to the Massachusetts DAR meeting in Boston next month. Miss Aptlen Kahlainen of Sudbury High School and Miss Barbara Stevens of Wayland High School were selected for their citizenship qualities.
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Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Boston
Aptlen Kahlainen
Sudbury High School
Barbara Stevens
Wayland High School
Thee
Students Aim for DAR Award Trip and Honors
The text notes student activity focused on dependability service and leadership by fellow students. The girls will be guests of Wayside Inn for a day trip to Boston and a chance to win the State DAR award for a trip to Washington. At graduation they will receive certificates and pins.
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Wayside Inn
Bosteen
D.A.R
Washington
Deer
Concord-Joseph P. reappointed to Gates Reformatory post
The article notes that Concord Joseph P. was retained at Gates Reformatory and moved to a new clerk position at the Waltham Post Office. He is identified as a veteran of World War II and connected to Margarita R. King.
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Joseph
P.entral Bostic
Gates Reformatory
Waltham Postoffice
Margarita R King
Concord-Boat Trade Names Committees for Year
Concord President William F. of the Concord Boat Trade names committees for the coming year. Industrial committee chaired by John K. Damon, entertainment by Edward W. Sheehan, community service by Maurice McWalter, membership by Charles W. Allen, publicity by Samuel G. Kent, mercantile promotion by Robert D. Parks, with numerous assistants and members listed.
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Concord
William F
Russia
Concord Boat
John K. Damon
Wallace
Conant
Percy Skewes
Charles W. Allen
William’ 'T. ‘Magcon
Benjamin L. Benoit
Edward W. Sheehan
Nellie Craig
Ralph' ‘A. Macone
Lawrence S
Kendall James DéNormandie
Julian DeNormandie
Julian’ “W. Ballou
Community Service
Leo W Mortenson
Onpiymah
William Dbd, Lathe
Walter E. Dow, Jr
Archi Ferran
Ralph D. McLeary
Richard FP. Sullivan
Tepistanive
Maurice McWalter
Gordon H. Ogilvie
Harold E. Orendor
John A. Macone
Arthur ‘J
Duggan
Edmund
HH. Campbell
Laurence F. Petersen
H. Theodore Beharrell
John J. _ eWalter
Charles E. Comeau
Frank R. Viscariello
Sanuel G. Kent
Mrs. Dora. Ferran
Harold C Smith
Keith T. ‘Martin
Charles F. Mogan
Jr’ Mercantile Promotion
Robert’ D. Parks
Donald McR. Smith
Charles R. Voigt
Frank B. ‘Esau
Leslie O. Anderson
Philip W. .Vanderhoof
George S. Lawton
Robert Carter
Loring Grimes, Jr
Ruth Helsher
Concord Woman's Club Food Sale Scheduled Friday
The Concord Woman's Club will hold a food sale at Lawton Appliance on Walden Street this town on Friday February 18 at 1 PM. Articles include cakes cookies pies rolls baked beans and brown bread and salads. The event is directed by the Ways and Means committee chaired by Mrs. William V. Sreenan.
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Concord
Concord Woman's Club
Lawton Appliance Company
Walden Street
Ways,& Means Committee
William V. Sreenan
DAR Chapter Sets Saturday Meeting in Concord
DAR Concord Old Concord Chapter will meet Saturday February 7 at 2 45 pm at the Chapter House Lexington road. Mrs Orland Smith Marshall of Billerica will present a book for viewing. Regent Mrs Hoyt L Canary will open the meeting with tea hosted by Mrs Herbert Be Smith with Concord members assisting.
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Concord
Old
Maynard Proclaims Boy Scout Week 1948
Town of Maynard Massachusetts proclaims February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week. Joseph P. Dineen, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, urges citizens to support Scout leaders and recognizes Scouting’s civic and peace-building efforts. Signed January 28, 1948.
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Boy Scouts of America
Congress
United States
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Joseph P.dineen
Maynard
Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen
Cactus Garden Owners Clean Edinburg Plants With Toothbrushes
The Edinburg cactus garden owners scrub the cacti with toothbrushes and toilet soap when the plants become dirty, a home care note highlighting unusual but practical cleaning methods in a garden setting.
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Edinburg,'Fox
Thrift and national strength urged by Booth Fisheries official
Booth Fisheries Corp president R P Fletcher Jr of Chicago urges thrift as a pillar of national strength. He argues thrift builds security, funds medical care, and sustains citizens through depression, highlighting the link between saving and economic resilience amid global conditions.
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P. Fletcher, Jr
Booth Fisheries ,Corporation
Chicago
Savasew
Ted
Omria
Teeavity
Concord Weekly Community Events Schedule
Upcoming week listings in Concord include voter registration at Harvey Wheeler School on Thursday evening, various club meetings, the Concord High School play Spring Green at Well A Hall, and multiple civic group gatherings across Thursday through next week with times from noon to evening. Notable items: West Concord Woman's Club, Concord Board of Selectmen, D.A.R. meetups, Rotary lunch, and Boy Scouts activities at Harvey Wheeler School and Our Lady's rectory.
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West Concord Woman's Club
West Concord Union
Howard
Johnson’s
Concord High School
Weils A. Hall
Concord
Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
Westhorth
Harvey
Keeler
Concord Board of Selectmen
State Armory
Corinthian Lodge
Masonic Temple
West
Town House
Concord’ Lions Club
Ft. P.m
West Concord
Boy Scouts
Our Lady’s Rectory
Odd.Fellows
Cotton’s long march from ancient fibers to a global staple
The text traces cotton use from ancient Peru and the Andes to early India, notes Pueblo weaving in New Mexico, and explains how the United States became a leading cotton producer after Eli Whitney’s 1793 cotton gin invention. It mentions England banning sale of cotton goods and the historical spread of textile manufacture.
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England
Dadia
Peru
Andes
India
New Mexico
U. S
Eli Whitney
U.S
Concord Community Notes and Weather Patchwork
Local item notes a winter weather update for Concord with scattered reader contributions and a call for donations. Mentions of community events include a Concord Rod and Gun Club show, a fundraising drive, and recognition of radio station WCRB in nearby Waltham.
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Baliga
Stephen ‘Lowell
Boston-Globe
Exberts
Vos Aviation
Azn
Orville
Mac
Roscoe
C. Thomas
Cameron
Sasa
Concordian S
Sthose Cine
The.K.of
Mse Braves
Joe' Eeker
Stever
Heedal
Concord Rod & Club
Ceremon
Nigel Os
Thoreau Street
WCRB
Waltham
Concord
Tew
David Hawkins
Bess Roosevelt
Boston
LocalCatholic Feasts Mark Ash Wednesday and Lent Events
Concord St Blase Day was observed at two local Catholic churches with the traditional blessing of throats. Candlesday observances occurred at St Bernard's Church and Our Lady Help of Christians. Friday Masses of February were celebrated and both churches will hold evening services for the Heart. Easter Sunday is March 28.
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St. Bernard's Church
Our. Lady Help of Christians
Dianne Proves Hf Waltham District Victim in Car Dragging
In Waltham Massachusetts a woman named Dianne proves the victim of a dragging incident near a district road when about an automobile. The unclear text suggests a crime scene involving a local resident and an alleged assault or confrontation.
Watering Methods for Seedlings in Greenhouses
The article describes two reliable watering methods for seedling trays in greenhouses to prevent drying or overwatering. It explains wick and sub-irrigation systems, noting their advantages for maintaining uniform moisture and reducing fungal growth while supporting shallow, delicate roots.
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Sciestite
Niles
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Russell L. Sears, Jr
Cummington
New England
Just Roughheld
Junior ‘Vegetable Growers Association
Donald Andrews
Topsfield
Wolf
A& P Food Stores
Wayland
D.A.R. Pilgrims
Brackett Heating & Appliance
Nason Street
Acton
North Acton
Speed
Kent
Concord Women
Dar
Ree Manning
the Bears
Wilson Lumber Co
Wilson
Espana County
National Safety Council
Rales
Harvey Wheeler’ School
Poncord Lodge
Loow
Odd Fellows Hi P
Old Concord
A. Hall Memorial
Mohawk
Sea Scouts
Harvey Wheeler School
Hawthorne
Soncord
Rotary Club
Hincheon
Howato Johnson
Ogee
Caeaip
Dianne
Mass
Dianne Renee
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