Massachusetts Listings Show Bonds and Wages in 1946
State figures reveal Massachusetts 1946 U S savings bond sales totaled 331 million with individuals buying 200 million. Payroll reduction plans accounted for about 66 million in E bond sales. December wages averaged 59 03 in construction and 54 41 in public utilities with other sectors lower. Many towns fund sewer costs from general taxes rather than user charges. Department store sales rose 27 percent over 1945 while several towns vote on a Zone bylaw soon.
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U.S
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Orville S. Poland
Boston
Frederick Tudor
West
Westboro
Wenham
Greenfield
Topsfield
Cohasset
Mrs Haitsma wills estate to sons and grandsons
The will of Mrs T. Haitsma of Northboro leaves 1000 to son Chester Haitsma of Fairlawn New Jersey and grandson Donald Haitsma of Northboro 500 to son Raymond S. Haitsma of Northboro and grandson Chester J. Haitsma of Fairlawn New Jersey Raymond Haitsma gets life use of the Northboro home. The two sons share in the remainder.
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Northboro
Ue T. Haitsma
Chester Haitsma
Fairlawn
New Orsey
Donald . Haitsma
Raymond S. Haitsma
Chester J. Haitsma
New Jersey
Raymond Haitsma
Medford Lawyer Viola Appointed Assistant District Attorney
Middlesex County District Attorney George E. Thompson named M Edward Viola of Medford as an assistant district attorney. Viola has 22 years of practice, lives at 46 Lincoln Road with his wife and two sons, is active in local bar groups, and is noted as a hunting and fishing pistol expert.
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Glancy News Services
Cambridge
George E. Thompson
Middlesex County Today
M. Edward Viola
Medford
Viola
Frederic i. Putnam
Commonwealth
Edward M
Harvard Law School
John
Boston College
Lincoln Road
Medaford
Boston Bar Association
Law Society of Massachussetts
Middlesex Bar Association
First District Eastern Bar Association
Local legal notices cited in Marlboro and surrounding towns
The article references matters known to lawyers in Marlboro Hudson Maynard Concord and West Concord outlining ongoing legal proceedings and counsel involvement across these communities.
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Marlboro, Hudson, Maynard,Concord
West Concord
Greenfield Recorder Raises Paper Price to Five Cents
The Greenfield Recorder increased its price to five cents per copy from four cents citing higher costs and scarce materials like paper ink and metal. This marks the fifth New England paper to raise rates.
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Greenfield Paper
Greenfield
Greenfiel Recorder
New England
Charles Pieh Named Pastor at Federated Church Southboro
Charles Pieh of Boston University has accepted the offer to serve as pastor of the Southboro Federated Church. He preached on several occasions and will begin duties soon, filling the vacancy left by Rev. C. E. Downing.
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Southboro
Charles’ Pieh
Boston University
Southvile Federated Church
C. E. Downing
Hartford Times Increases Newspaper Price
Hartford Conn The Hartford Times announced price rises due to rising costs. Effective Monday the cost will be five cents a copy or 30 cents weekly for earlier deliveries. A chart of the increase will be sent to newspaper carriers and newsdealers.
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Hartford Conn
The
Hartford Times
Times
Welyn L. Weigel
Boylston St
Boston
Kenmore
Mass. Ave
West Acton - Acton
Glass fibre boats promise speed on inland waters soon
A manufacturer reports 16.5 foot glass fibre boats weighing under 600 pounds will be available after Easter. Each boat costs between 1200 and 1800 dollars and includes a 26 hp motor. Boats fit on auto trailers and need only minor painting.
Itinerant Peddler Davey Shirra and the Cuddy
Davey Shirra, a traveling peddler in the Scottish countryside, tethered his donkey while he sold wares. In a field the animal fed on clover as the laird noted, and Shirra claimed punishment was for misbehavior after nearly tipping him.
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Davey Shirra
Laird
Davey
Ace in the Role: Smither Hats Mountaineering Prospect
Jake the camp guide tests Smither with gear and a deck of cards. Smither admits no cards are needed for the trek. The guide explains the solitaire trick to attract a finder and avoid getting lost in the mountains.
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Smither
Jake
Smithers
Smitherg
Roma Compliments Receiver Sends Gracious Note
The small weekly Roma Compliments notes a basket of “ane granes” from subscriber Marvin Correy with a playful remark that some compliments are nearly two inches in diameter. The item reflects the paper’s habit of acknowledging rural gifts with light humor.
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Marvin Correy
First Turkey Steaming On Dinner Table
A bride presents her first turkey to her husband and boasts that it is not hollow. He compliments the appearance as the couple jokes about the stuffing. The lighthearted exchange centers on a festive kitchen scene.
Tallest Dwarf in the World Applies at Circus
Pat seeks circus work claiming to be the most famous dwarf in the world. The interviewer doubts his height, noting he stands nearly five feet, and Pat insists he is the tallest dwarf.
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Pat
Circus
Grorld
How About Egg Plant Moron Joke Card
A chatty cartoon caption shows a driver insulting repairmen on a country road as a storekeeper asks for perfume scented soap, while another line jokes about growing an eggplant and a bird seed quip. The gag relies on mistaken identity and everyday mishaps.
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Merchant
First Regular Ski Tournament Held in Red Wing
The first regular ski tournament in the United States took place on February 8, 1907, at Red Wing Minnesota marking a milestone in organized winter sports in the nation.
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United States
Red Wing
Minnesota
No One May Sweep Sidewalks in Cisco After Hours
Police warn residents that no one may beat or sweep a rug on the sidewalk in Cisco except between 12 42 midnight and 8 00 a m. The notice blends a stray kitchen instruction with a city ordinance alert about sidewalk cleanliness.
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Cisco
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