Statewide Conference Opens Easter Seal Campaign
Concord reports a full day statewide rehabilitation conference to launch the Easter Seal campaign of the Bay State Society for the Crippled and Handicapped Inc. The February 21 event at Copley Plaza hotel in Boston will feature leading rehabilitation figures and a luncheon address by Eugene J. Taylor on mobilization and manpower for handicap services.
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Concord
Bay State Society For the Crippled and Handicapped, Inc
Copley Plaza
Boston
Charles Wilson
Cripouled
Eugéne J. Taylor
National Security Resources Board
League of Women Voters Meeting Notice at Wellesley Hills
No meeting occurred this week for the Cord members of the Concord League. Members and friends were invited to a talk by Norman MacDonald secretary of the State Tax Commission and Tax Payers Association of Massachusetts at Warren School Wellesley Hills on Monday February 5. The talk was sponsored by a local economic policy group.
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Concord
League of Women Voters of
Norman MacDonald
State Tax Commission
Tax Payers Association of Massachusetts
Warrenchool
Wellesley Hills
Memphis shopper discovers huge doll in chair
In Memphis Mrs Ross Scott, a shoe salesgirl, bent to measure a customer’s foot and found a giant doll seated in the chair. The shopper had earlier hidden the doll while browsing for bargains.
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Memphis
Tenn
U.P
Ross Scott
New Officers of Assembly Are Installed
Concord Rainbow Assembly No. 53 installed Beverly Chaffe as worthy advisor at a Masonic Temple ceremony attended by members and mothers. The advisory board included Hawthorne Chapter OES members and several officers were named with numerous new officers listed alongside titles such as treasurer chaplain and musician.
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Concord
Concord Raibow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Beverly’ Chaffe
Donna Chaffée
Constance Burk
Sylvia Hope
Marilyn Wear
Janice Beharrell
Jean Heyliger
Clarity
Janice Phelps
Hope
Judith Hamblin
Faith
Marilyn Simms
Judith Heyliger
Elsie Craig
June Crowell
Shirley Craig
Bette-Ann Puttiam
Beverly Porter
Nature
Janice Burland
Jane MacDonald
Fidelity
Barbara Clark
Dardana Berry
Service
Marilyn Dutton
Confidential Observer
Janet Benson
Outer Observer
Barbara Kelly
Jean MacFarlane
Laura Larsen
Marion Harrison
Marjorie Metzler
Rainbow
Ann Knudsen
Page
Nancy Winslow
Paest
Joan Christiansen
Sal Cahoon
Diane Davidson
Marguerite Jarvi
Professor Cowan Discusses Care Of Ewe In Lambing
The Middlesex Sheep Breeders Association met February 2 at the Middlesex County Extension schoolhouse in Concord. Prof W A Cowan of the University of Massachusetts spoke on The Care of the Ewe before and after lambing and the care of the lamb. President Charles Lund of Groton presided.
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Concord
Middlesex Sheep Breeders Association
Middlesex County Extension
Everett Street
W. A. Cowan
University of Massachusetts
Charles Lund
Groton
Westinghouse Unveils Ultra Hard Stainless Steels
Researchers at Westinghouse labs developed a new low temperature process that hardens stainless steel up to three times ordinary grades. By immersing in liquid nitrogen baths and sub zero rolling then reheat tempering, the metal gains high strength, wear resistance, and magnetic properties from atomic rearrangement. Accidental discovery followed broken samples revealing magnetism at liquid nitrogen temperatures.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Westinghouse Research Laboratories
Westinghouse Metallurgists
Stair Ss
Rubber supplies more plentiful in stockpile outlook
Akron based expert Harold Gray of B F Goodrich says U S rubber stockpile prospects have improved since 1940 as better materials and longer lasting tires raise tread mileage by 15 to 25 percent. He notes motorists remain the key to conservation urging use of existing tires longer.
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Akron
INS
United States
Harold Gray
B. F. Goodrich Company
Gray
Record of 1949 US Telephone Calls Totals
In 1949 the United States logged 52 850 000 000 telephone calls, a large annual volume reflecting expanding phone service nationwide. This figure highlights the era's growing communication network and consumer demand.
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United States
Soil Conservation District Offers Technical Help To Farmers
Soil Experts stand ready to assist Middlesex County farmers with drainage irrigation land clearing erosion control reforestation wildlife habitat and water conservation. District technicians prepare soil inventories and plans with aerial maps fertilizer seed rates and field recommendations. Contact supervisors Robert Stuart Caleb Wheeler August Schumacher at 19 Everett St Concord MA or Carl Clark Soil Conservationist Mass.
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Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Dept of Agriculture
Soil Conservation District
Middlesex County
Robert Stuart
Caleb Wheeler
August Schumacher
Middlesex County Extension Service
Everett St
Concord
Mass
Carl Clark
Cub Pack 33 Banquet Set For February 15 In West Concord
West Concord Cub Pack 33 announces its annual banquet for next Thursday night February 15 at the Veterans Building. A catered dinner at 6 30 will be followed by a speaker entertainment and several awards. Scout leaders from Sachém Council and the local district are invited.
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West Concord
Sachém Council
Red Cross Appeals for Support to Aid Service Members
Concord residents learn how the American Red Cross aids servicemen and families through hospital recreation, home service loans, and travel funds. The article urges more volunteers and fund drives under the Mobilize For Defense campaign to meet wartime needs and potential disasters.
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Concord
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Armed Services
Jones
Red Cross Home Service
Mrs. Jones
Richard Roé
Germany
Massachusetts
Home Service
Richard
Red Cross Stogach
Bureau solves problem of mother in law
Chicago reports that under social security rules a mother in law can be classified as domestic help for a pension, if she is paid a salary. Albert A. Kuhie, Chicago regional representative, notes the shift under new laws though it requires formal compensation.
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Chicago
U. P
Albert A. Kuhle
Bureau of Old Age and Survivors
Kuhle
Salt Lake City Readies Shelter for Coast Refugees
Salt Lake City could shelter more than 7500 refugees from the West Coast in its hotels and motels if evacuation is needed. Civilian defense head Edward Gallagher said this would be about 2000 more than normal accommodations.
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Salt Lake City
West Coast
Edward Gallagher
U.S. Auto Makers Have Built Over 116 Billion Vehicles Since 1900
The report notes that American automobile manufacturers have produced more than 116 billion motor vehicles starting from the year 1900, highlighting the long history of mass production in the industry.
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U.S
Annual Scout Banquet Planned by Sachem Council
About 450 Scouters and spouses will attend the Sachem Council banquet themed Scouting the American Way at Beloe high school February 10 from 5 to 6 15 pm. Rev William J Hamilton will be guest speaker tying his Army service to the theme.
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Concord
Scouting
The
American Way
Sachem Council
Ralph Lancaster
Beloe High School
William J. Hamilton
West Roxbury Congregational Church
Mr Hamilton
Bates College
Hartford Theological Seminary
U. S. Army
11Th Armored Division
Mr. Hamilton
Erald Sawyer
Nipmuc
New England
Region One
Hap Clark
Directors Of Nurse Assn Are Selected
Concord's Nurse Association held its annual meeting at the Old Concord high school with Dr. Stanton Garfield presiding. Directors elected for three years include Dr. William Bartlett Mrs. Robert Bowser Mrs. John Fallon Mrs. Harold Pratt Mrs. Reginald Morgan John J. Sheehan Jr Military Chamberlin was elevated to fill an unexpired term.
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Concord
Visiting Nurse Association
Concord High School
Stanton Garfield
William Bartlett
Robert Bowser
John Fallon
Harold Pratt
Reginald Morgan
John J. Sheehan
Military Chamberlin
D. McLeary
William V. Sr
Engagement Of Miss Manter And Lincoln Resident
Mr and Mrs George C Manter announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Virginia L Manter to Albert W Hanlon Jr Lincoln son of Mr and Mrs Albert W Hanlon Both are Concord High School graduates Miss Manter graduated from Mount Ida Junior College Newton Hanlon served in the military and graduated from Nichols Junior College
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Concord
George C. Manter
Main Street
Virginia L. Manter
Albert W. Hanlon
Lincoln
Miss Manter
Mr. Hanlon
Concord High School
Mount Ida
Newton
Hanlon
Nichols Junior College
Share of U S farms with at least one automobile
A historical report notes that roughly seven tenths of United States farms own or operate at least one motor vehicle. The finding highlights the growing prevalence of automobiles in rural economies and farm operations during the period.
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U. S
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Ree Manning
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