Predict Larger Fruit Harvest For Next Fall
Fruit growers should expect a bigger harvest next fall as supply rises in 1949, though prices may fall. The Massachusetts University conference urged efficiency gains in orchards, better pollination, pruning, brush removal, and pest control. It called for improved storage, stricter apple grading, reduced false advertising, local advertising, and careful handling from tree to table. Planting new orchards should focus on good soil to sustain orchard numbers.
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Fruit Committee
University of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Auto crash driver given suspended sentence and fines
Hudson-Lawrence R. Roach, 41, of Old Sudbury-co, was found not guilty of endangering and guilty of driving under the influence. He received a $100 fine and a two month House of Correction sentence suspended for a year for leaving the scene after injuring 11 year old Michael Garcia on December 24 at Cox and Manning streets. Police alleged he was the driver. Judge James M. Hurley presided.
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Hudson
Lawrence R. Roach
Old Sudbury — Co
Marlbury District Court
House of Correction
Michael Garecia
Joseph Garcia
Manning Street
Cox and
Manning Streets
James M. Hurley
Frederick H Prince Begins 64th Year as Sok Te Ver
Frederick H Prince of Providence Rhode Island began his 64th year as Sok te ver of the New York Stock Exchange this month. He first acquired his seat on December 10 1885 a record unmatched by any other member.
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New York
I. P
Frederick H. Prince
Providence
R. I
Sok Tever
Sto
Massachusetts Increases Driver License to Two-Year Term
Massachusetts motorists renewing on or after January 1 will pay a $4 fee for a two year license, up from $2. Register Rudolph F. King says the change will save about $75,000 in postage and salaries during the year.
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Massachusetts
Rudolph F. King
Landlords Rush to File New Leases in Massachusetts
Landlords flood the Massachusetts rent control office to file new leases before the deadline, reversing a prior two month pause. Eastern Mass. director William F. Riley notes a sharp rush at counters as landlords comply with amendments allowing new leases by January 14.
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Massachusetts Rent Control Office
William F. Riley
Eastern Mass
Rent control sparks tenant lease renewal shift in 1948
Landlords and tenants gauge terms as voluntary 15 percent rent hikes extend to December 31, 1949. While some owners warned of non renewal, others quietly inform tenants of renewed leases under 1948 rental levels. Lease renewals align with rent control provisions and market conditions.
Disease cases in Massachusetts rise in 1948 report
About 104000 communicable disease cases were reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in 1948, roughly 25 percent higher than the prior year. Measles mumps and scarlet fever drove most of the increase while whooping cough fell. Diphtheria declined with faster immunizations though remains prevalent in Boston and nearby areas. Poliomyelitis, trichinosis and undulant fever show mixed trends amid ongoing vaccination and pasteurization efforts.
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Mass
Dept. of Public Health
Joe Feemster
Feemster
Boston
Wildey Night Observance Set by Hudson Lodges
The Hudson lodge of Odd Fellows and Magnolia Rebekah lodge announce Wildey Night on Friday January 14 at 8 pm in Odd Fellows hall. Families of members are guests and the program features a magician as entertainment.
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Hudson
Hudson Lodge of Odd Fellows
Magnolia Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Fireball accident blindsides Lafayette youth after radiator check
John Pisarski, 23, struck a match to view radiator water in his car in Lafayette Indiana. The resulting explosion burned his face and head and he was hospitalized. He had recently added flammable anti freez e to the cooling system.
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Lafayette
Ind
U.P
John Pisarski
Pisarski
West Concord Firefighters Respond to Oil Burner Fire
West Concord firemen from the station answered Box 43 for a small cellar blaze at 16 Derby Street in the Lilburn H. Wineburg home last Thursday morning. It marked the 161st alarm of 1948 for the local department.
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West Concord
Lilburn H. Wineburg
Derby Street
Hudson Coggins announce Elaine E Coggins engagement
Mr and Mrs Hudson and Mr Coggins of 9 Pearl announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine E Coggins to Ruggerie Harrington of West Concord. A wedding date has not been set.
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Hudson
Mr Coggins
9 Pearl Today
Elaine E. Coggins
Ruggerie
Harrington West Concord
Local Dinner Honors Saint Anne’s Parish Families
A family dinner at Concord Club celebrated the memory of a late father and son, with Father R. Robinson of St. Anne’s Church in South Lincoln presiding. Guests included Miss Evelyn Go, Helen Lovejoy, and other Concord High School attendees.
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Concord
Rev
Iris R. Robinson
St. Anne's Church
South Lincoln
Jonathan
Concord Club
Evelyn Go Helen Lovejoy
Joy
Concord High School Ents
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