Heavy infection hits area apple orchards over scab damage
Richard B Curtis reports Eastern Massachusetts suffers severe scab on apples with defoliation in some orchards. Heat and wet conditions from last season to this season spread infection requiring fungicide every ten days. New spray techs from Food Machinery Corp and DDT guidance from Massachusetts State College address control.
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Hudson
Richard B Curtis
Nashoba Fruit Producers ‘Association
Massachusetts
Curtis
Priest
Food Machinery Corporatine
We Whitcomb
Massachusetts, State College
Waltham
Grading and Marketing Shifts Spark Apple Trade Plan 1946
A 1946 traffic safety program and marketing plan discussion highlights grading revival as consumers demand quality apples. New packing methods cradle fruit with fiber fillers while store door delivery expands for smaller growers. Curtis notes increased sales with consumer packs and urges US No. 1 grade, cooperative marketing, and broader variety use beyond McIntosh and Baldwin.
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Mr. Curtis
McIntosh
Baldwin
Global water power potential underdeveloped reveal
Britannica notes the world could harness about 671 million horsepower at low water, yet only 63 million horsepower have been developed. The article highlights the vast untapped hydroelectric potential remaining worldwide.
Coming Events Of The Week In Concord
A condensed schedule of local gatherings in Concord lists events from Friday to Thursday. Activities include parish library hours at St Bernard's, CYO meetings, National Therein Society vestry session, Union Summer service at First Parish, State Guard drill at State Armory, Selectmen meetings, recreation classes at Emerson and Rideout, Red Cross classes at Walded Pond, Helping Hand Society outing, Musketaquid Sportsmen supper, and related community events with times and locations.
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Concord Soerosys
Oldish High School
Concord State Guard Company
State Armory
Concord Recreation Commission
Emiérson
Concord
Wailed Pond
St. Bernard’s Parish
Monument Hall
Trooper Sweeney Returns to Duty at West Concord Barracks
West Concord State Patrolman Frank Sweeney, who served over four years in the U.S. Coast Guard and acted as an officer in World War II, resumed his duties at the State Police barracks in West Concord after a period of service. Citizens urged to buy Victory Bonds and stamps.
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West Concord
Frank
U.S. Ghast Guard
Pink and Blue Garden Idea for Home Grounds
A compact home garden plan features a central pool or bird bath with a yellow or pale orange focal bloom. Surrounding plantings include dwarf alyssum, choice perennials, and a blue border using geranium relatives. Center beds alternate pink and blue petunias and alyssum for color masses with low maintenance.
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Eee
Alysani Petunias
Three Held For Arson In Concord District Court
Three Lexington juveniles were found guilty of arson at Concord District Court last week. Two were ordered to Shirley Industrial School and one to Lyman. Judge Pierre A. Northrup presided and all three appealed, each held in 500 bail for appearance at Superior Court in East Cambridge.
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Concord
Lexington
Concord District Court
Shirley Industrial School
Lyman
Pierre A. Northrup
Superior Court
East Cambridge
Garritys Observe Ninth Anniversary The Garritys
Mr and Mrs Garrity Jr of Elm Street observed their ninth wedding anniversary last Saturday July 6. Garrity is an attorney town treasurer and collector active in local organizations.
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Thomas
Mitchell uses dog June Ann in college tale twist
Indianapolis ex soldier James Mitchell at Butler University adds a playful twist to a local tale by bringing his winsome dog June Ann to classes. The small pet accompanies him as he attends lectures and naps through them.
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Indianapolis
James Mitchell
Butter University
June Ann
Fragmented Local Place Names and Roads Near Emerson Hospital
A garbled OCR listing numerous street names and landmarks around Lowell area roads and corners. Mentions Bedford Street Catholic Cemetery Lexington Hawthorne Corner Liextington and Cortite Sia Tieng Garner Crescent Thoreau Walden Street Cortite Sia Pavements and structures near Emerson Hospital with various street fragments and cross streets.
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Beate
Lowe Mill
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