Probate Court Citation in Maynard Estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues notice to interested parties in the Francis A. May estate. Administratrix seeks allowance of first account. object by filing a written appearance in Cambridge before 10 am February 10, 1954. Citation signed by First Judge John C. Leggat. Jan 14 1954. John J. Butler, Register.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Francis A. May
Maynard
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
Esquire
John J. Butle
Jane Naylor
Said
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex
Herman A. Leighton
Sudbury
Eleanor M. Leighton
John J. Butler
Register
Estate of Orin H. Butcher Seeks Administrator in Middlesex
A petition in Middlesex County Probate Court requests William Mugh Butcher of Concord be appointed administrator of Orin H. Butcher late of Concord. No bond surety required. Objections must be filed by February 8 1954 with clerk John C Leggat. Notices dated January 19 1954.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Orin H. Butcher
Orrin H. Butcher
Concord
William Mugh Butcher
Cambridge
Winess
John C, Leggat
Esquire
John J. Builer
Regiser
Town OF Sudbury Board of Appeals
Sudbury
Mass
Board of Appeals
William S. Edgerly
Lancaster Road
Stephen M. W. Gray
Probate Court Schedules Will Testament for Maynard Resident
William Naylor of Maynard seeks probate of a document claimed as the last will of the deceased. He requests appointment as administrator with the will annexed without bond surety. Hearing set for February 3 by Register John J. Butler.
Leighton Estate Seeks Ad ministratrix Appointment
The estate of Herman A. Leighton of Sudbury requests the court appoint Eleanor M. Leighton as executrix with no bond surety. Return day January 29, 1954. Filed January 8 by Register John J. Butler. Publications January 14 21 28.
Winter Weather Record Reflects No Clear Cooling Trend
The article argues that modern winters are not milder overall, citing weather bureau records. It notes that anecdotes from old timers misremember past conditions and that long term data show no consistent downward trend over the last century.
Select and Place Your Rat Baits
Guidance on building safe bait boxes and placing multiple baits to control rats. Uses a variety of foods such as sausage fish liver and corn. Emphasizes securing bait from pets and livestock and locating the box in dark sheltered spots.
Crossword Puzzle Wordplay and Grid Clue List
The page shows a scattered crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include terms like a compass, goddess of discord, and various geographic and linguistic hints, plus notes on puzzle layout and spacing.
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Joe Walfore
Haldea
Feathered honor roots trace back to ancient Lycians
The saying appears linked to Lycians who added a feather for each enemy slain, while other sources credit Edward the Black Prince with earning a crest of three ostrich feathers for valor, suggesting multiple historic origins for the phrase.
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Edward
Electric power cribs aid ear corn handling on farms
Ohio farmers adopt automatic electric power cribs and reloads to move ear corn from wagons into bins and elevators. The system uses a hoist, conveyor elevator, and inclined planes with hoppered bins to guide corn into side bins and back to the wagon or to shellers and grinders.
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Ohio
Postmaster Job in Lincoln Seeks More Applicants
Lincoln February 4 is the last day for P O exams and applications for the Lincoln postmaster position. The U S Civil Service Commission and the Post Office Department say current exams under new standards need broader competition. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission in Washington by the deadline.
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Lincoln
U. S Civil Service
Washington, D.C
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Americans improvise traffic light to save taxpayer money
In Salzburg Austria a makeshift traffic signal was built by soldiers of the 258th Signal Construction Company using salvaged telephone poles wire scrap lumber and lights. The improvised device helped guide traffic on a oneway bridge near Camp Truncott and saved about 2100 for the American taxpayer.
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Salzburg
Austria
Truncott
258Th Signal Construction Company
Salad Ideas From Fish to Fruit and Garnish
A cookery snippet describes seafood and fruit salads with smoked whitefish pineapple banana berries tangerines and cottage cheese. It suggests garnishing methods including tomato cucumber and chive blends and serving with lettuce hard boiled eggs and peas.
Farm phones show ups and downs since 1920 says USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture notes farm telephone use rose after 1940 but fell during the prior two decades, marking an unusual century history of rural phone service.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Back Saver and Frye Pro Tempore Tenure Highlighted
The piece describes a method to pull pipe stakes using anchors and holes for the pointed ends and notes Sen. William P. Frye of Maine held the longest tenure as president pro tempore of the U S Senate from December 2 1895 to April 27 1911.
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William P. Frye
Maine
U. S. Senate
Girls in Airlines Stay Single Longer
Chicago report shows flight attendants postpone marriage longer after WWII. United Air Lines data cites average service before marriage rising from 18 months in wartime to 29 months in peacetime. Article notes 60 percent blondes, 36 percent brunettes, four percent redheads.
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Chicago
United Air Lines
Pueblo Indians Pray For Rain In Spring Ceremonies
In spring Pueblo Indians of New Mexico seek rain and new life through prayer sticks planted in fields and dances held in kivas and open spaces, reflecting a season of renewal and ritual observance.
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New Mexico
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