Draft Induction and Universal Service Policy Update
Draft calls rise for August and September with higher quotas for Army and Marines. Defense Department announces unified induction stations next month to distribute draftees and volunteers across services. New policy aims equal distribution, with final college qualification test pending for about 3000 students nationwide.
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Eek
Army
Augusta
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Defense Department
Armed Forces
Selective Service
U.S
Territories
County Conservation Demonstration Held At Lex Concord Site
The 1951 County Conservation demonstration took place at the Route 2 A Lex in Concord site. Sponsored by the Middlesex County Conservation District and Middlesex Farmers and Home Families, the event aimed to showcase farm conservation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex
Concord
The
Ation District and
Farmers and Homes of
Middlesex
Coun
Pins Awarded to Rotarians in Attendance
At the Concord Radfary Club meeting perfect attendance pins were awarded to members. Noted honorees include Alden R. Wheeler for seven years and Fred T. Boyd for six years, with others earning two to four year pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Radfary Club
W. Stuart, Allen
East Acton
Alden R. Wheeler
Fred T. Boyd
James H. Dee
Julian W. Ballou
D. Edward Cleary, Jr
Charles W. Allen
Lester B. Whittemore
Samuel G. Kent
Annual Goat Show Set For August 5
The Middlesex County Milk Goat Breeders' Association plans its annual goat show on Sunday August 5 at Butterfield's Grove Framingham. Secretary Mrs Lawrence Charlton Lowell Road Westford will handle inquiries.
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Concord
Middlesex County Milk Goat Breeders’ Association
Butterfield’s Grove
Framingham
Lawrence
Charlton
Lowell Road
Westford
Devais
Yukon River Navigable by Shallow-Draft Steamers
The Yukon River remains navigable for shallow-draft steamers over a distance of 1,777 miles, extending from the estuary to inland reaches. This long-waterway serves as a key transportation corridor for vessels and goods across remote regions.
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Yukon River
Holstein Show Set for August 9 in Shrewsbury
The Massachusetts Holstein Friesian Association will hold its annual black and white show on Thursday August 9 at the Selective Breeding headquarters Route 20 Shrewsbury. Committee led by Howard A. Kimball includes Lenox Karner Jr Te wk sbury and Stanley Wright Great Brook Farms Carlisle. Farmers should contact Mr Kimball for entry details.
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Concord
Massachusetts Holstein’’ Friesian Association
Massachusetts
Route
Shrewsbury
Howard A. Kimball
Lunenburg
Lenox Karner, Jr
Tewksbury
Stanley Wright
Great Brook
Carlisle
Farnham ‘W. Smith
Willow Rebekah Lodge Officers Nominated in Concord
The Willow Rebekah Lodge in West Concord schedules officer nominations at the next regular meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary holds the final summer whist party tonight at 8 at the Veterans Building in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Rebekah Lodge
West Concord
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans ‘Building
Concord
Young Iowa Trucker Wins Safety Contest
Walter Selman of Charlotte Iowa won a seven month Chicago livestock trucker safety program and $1000 in bonds and merchandise for hauling 7000 hogs and 3000 cattle a year. He ranked first among 3985 truckers from 19 states and Canada, using safety methods such as a portable loading chute an electric prodder and floor treatment to reduce injuries.
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Iowa
Walter Selman
Charlotte
Chicago
Chicago Stock Yards
Wafor
Selmau
States
Canada
Tr Ai
Teaves for Europe Tour Heads Overseas on Lecture Trip
Bedford Massachusetts resident Miss Anna Valente sails from New York with a group of 460 students for an eight week Europe lecture tour. The itinerary starts at Cobh Ireland and plans to visit England Denmark Norway Sweden Germany Switzerland and France as she pursues a master’s degree. Valente, formerly a Bedford Union School teacher, served in the WAVES and studied at Boston University and Harvard. Her sister Mary Valente and former Bedford teacher Miss Louise Auger accompany her to New York for the departure.
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Bedford
Miss Anna
Valente
Shawsheen
Road
New York
Europe
Cobh
Ireland
England
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Switzerland
France
Bedford Union School
WAVES
Boston University
Harvay
Cambridge
Mary Valente
Louise Auger
Farm Production Seen For 1951 Record and Higher Prices
The Agriculture Department predicts 1951 farm output will surpass 1950 under normal weather and pest control. Higher demand and yields point to a larger gross income, but farmers will face pricier farm machinery, fuels, livestock, building materials, and wages. Feed seed and fertilizer costs are also expected to rise.
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Agriculture Department
Signs Prohibit Litter Along Busy Concord Turnpike
Concord motorists face fines as signs posted along Route 2 prohibit littering on streetsides and highways. State effort aims to keep the busy turnpike clean after Sunday picnics where trash often accumulates.
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Concord
Idea to turn hoe into measuring yardstick
A gardener’s tip suggests painting bright rings on a hoe handle at foot and half foot marks from the end to serve as a quick yardstick, saving time and effort for measurement tasks.
Electric fence insulators debate on material choice
Electric Cowboy argues glass or porcelain insulators are best for électric fences. Substitutes are costly in the long run, unattractive, and wear out quickly.
Fire resistant safe to guard Lincoln letters collection
A fire resistant safe similar to the Hiroshima survivor will store a $100,000 Lincoln letters collection at the Abraham Lincoln Bookshop in Chicago. Dr. Ralph Newman heads the collection which includes Lincoln draft orders, John Brown’s will, a 1776 militia appointment signed by John Hancock, a Madison Washington letter, and Virginia ratification documents.
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U.P
Lincoln
Ralph Newman
Abraham Lincoln
Newman
Abraham’ Lincoln
U. S
John Brown
Georgia
John Hancock
George Washington
James Madison
Ginia
New Pasture Aids Control Of Worms In Poultry Flock
Poultry experts advise farm wives to give flocks fresh pasture each year to curb worms. A good pasture mix including alfalfa improves soil and temperature conditions, aiding worm control.
Watch Your Speed Drive Safe From Speeding Dangers
A fragmented public safety notice warns that speeding worsens collisions with the impact rising nonlinearly as speed doubles. It cites a training book and depicts a punch-like graphic to illustrate force at 20 mph vs 40 mph, urging drivers to avoid accelerating and to watch speed for safety.
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Maine
Mantis Times
Coe
Hoover Report Box Score on Federal Reorganization
Box score notes half of Hoover Commission’s plan adopted to streamline federal government. Report No.2 covers Personnel Management with merit based hiring, performance ratings, promotions, centralized records, and cost reduction. Untapped goals include decentralized recruitment, Office of Personnel, expanded veteran preferences, and broader agency transfers.
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Hoover Commission
Congress
Peisonel Management
Lief
Hla
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Civil Service
Upsurge of Insects Menacing Trees in Stamford
Stamford reports a surge of tree pests due to two mild winters enabling borers bark beetles and leaf miners to attack weakened trees. Experts warn hundreds of thousands of trees face invasion and advise water during summer to help trees endure stress.
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Stamford
Conn
U.K
F. A. Bartlett
Bartlett
United States
Lawn Care Advice Amid Dry Weather
Lawn trees should be fed judiciously and sprayed as dry weather sets in to protect and maintain vigor during periods of drought.
Block Runs Lead to Twin Residents
A single block in Lead runs heavily to twin residents. They include one set of boys and three sets of girls. A block and a half away is another set of twin girls.
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Lead
S. D
U.P
Trade Assn Golf Tourney Held at Concord Club
The Boston Wool Trade Golf Association held its annual outing at the Concord Club last Wednesday with 34 golfers. Walter E Lovejoy and partner Dick Russell shared low net prizes with 78, others tied for best gross prizes. summary of results lists multiple two man scores including J Fallon and S Fallon 84-62, Kittridge and Russell 78-64, and Lovejoy with Russell 78-68.
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Concord
Boston ‘Wool Trade Golf Association
Try Club
Walter E. Lovejoy
Dick Russell
W. Kittridge
G. Russell
J. C. Fallon
S. Fallon
F. O'Donough
C. Nichols
A. Whitman
R. Heath
W. Kittrie
B. Fie
V. West
J. Dickerman
D. Jones, Jr
J. Nichols
R. Goodrich
2. Nolan
R. Brennan
W. E. Lovejoy
D. Russell
R. Longshore
A. Budgell
D. Beaton
J. Miler
T. Hardenburg
H. Moore
S. Casdin
W. Parr
K. Bourstén
C. Chilson
C. Brett
A. L. Bakers
F. Ring
L. Johnson
D. Brathwaite
W. Quinn
Office moves strengthen Middlesex Soil Conservation Service
The Middlesex County Soil Conservation Service HQ relocates to a new 9 headquarter site at Old Concord High School Street, Concord. The move expands office space and brings two new personnel, Opher Moustaki and Kart Leer, enhancing cooperation with the Extension Service and Marketing Administration. Residents seeking soil conservation help should contact the Middlesex County Conservation Service on Stow Street.
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Concord
Middlesex Coliny Soil Conservation Service
C Cord
Concorderly
Magesex County Extension Servi
Everet Street
Phis OE
Soie
Opher Moustak
Michigan
Oon College
Conservationist
Kart
Leer
Corversity
Middlesex County Conservation Service
Stow Street
Local Notices Include Navy Reservist and Anniversary
Word from Seattle reports Mrs F Coyne of Concord seeks active duty with the U S Navy in September. Sarah Diskin of Sudbury notes her 11th anniversary with Mr Diskin and their four children. Col John E Mutty Sr, of Sudbury, a U S Army Reserve member, returns after two weeks of duty at Camp Pine in New.
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Seattle
Washington
Mas. F. Coyne
Mairi
Concord
U. S. Navy
Busines
Thomas Coyne
Sarah
Sally” Diskin
Martin J
Diskin
Sudbi Road
John E. Mutty
Sudbury Road
U. S. Army Reserve
Camp Pine
New
Kokomo Woman Spruces Up Yard With Four Leaf Clover Haul
Mrs. Frank Olmstead gathered 108 four leaf clovers in one hour in her Kokomo yard, setting a quirky local record and drawing attention from neighbors.
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Kokomo
Ind
U.P
Frank Olmstead
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Ann Baker
Bernys, Ill
Wisconsin’ Dells
Charlotte’ Leh
Charles H. Duston
Mainstreet
Jack Holmes
Daniel Clark, Lowel
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New Hampshire
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Brookline
John ‘Clinton Palmer
Somerville
Pa Mer
Concord Public Schools
Jack Gardner
Cesar Brian
London
White City ‘Stadium
William J. O'Conner
Union Stock Yards
Walter Sel Inau
Electric Cowboy
American Automobile Association
You
Trade Assn
Lovejoy
Soil Conservation Service
Macrae Co., Inc
Concord, Massachusetts
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