Area Population Shows Substantial Increase
A a bulation of the 1955 state census figures shows Marlboro and nearby communities totaling 100000 residents. Final figures await a report to the State Legislature next December. Except for Millis, area towns posted gains in five years with Wayland up 75 percent Ashland 67 percent Natick 33 percent Framingham 20 percent Southboro 20 percent.
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Marlboro
Millis
Wayland
Ashland
Natick
Framingham
Southboro
Sudbury
Milford
Hudson
Westboro
Maynard
Weston
Holliston
Kopkinton
Price hike has no affect on steel market
Steel Magazine reports the recent steel price rise did not dampen demand in Cleveland. The piece cites good demand, a brief stoppage and holidays slowing supply, and buyer acceptance as reasons. Some fabricators consider raising prices, while mills focus on old orders and avoid new openings. Production rose to 93 percent after a brief strike and the Fourth of July.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Steel Magazine
Steel
Lincoln Women Take European Holiday Amid Visits
Mrs Gordon D Winchell and her infant Gordon Jr left Lincoln last week for a month visit with her parents in England. Also traveling are Miss Mary Monks and Miss Ann Monks of Bedford Road Lincoln daughters of Mr and Mrs John Monks. They departed via Pan American Airways.
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Gordon D. Winchell
Gordon, Jr
Lincoln Road
England
Mary Monks
Ann Monks
Bedford Road
Lincoln
John Monks
Pan American Airways
Ber gen couple buys Warner home in Trapelo area
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bergen of Trapelo road have purchased the home of Mrs H E Warner on Lincoln street and will occupy it about August first. Mrs Warner now lives on Martin road Concord where her daughter Madame J F Wasgniere of Belgrade Yugoslavia is visiting.
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Kenneth Bergen
Trapelo Road
H. E. Warner
Lincoln
Warner
Martin Road
Concord
Madame J. F. Wasgniere
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Massachusetts Farmers Fight Proposed Auto Tax Increase
Massachusetts farmers protest a House Public Works plan to raise automotive taxes. Carleton I Picket of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau cites financial burdens on farm equipment and outlines proposed increases in gasoline diesel oil tires tubes trucks and retreads as hearings in Washington approach with farm bureaus testifying against the measure.
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Massachusetts
Carleton I. Picket
Massachusetts Farm Bureau
House Public Works
House
Eisenhower
Farm Bureau
Washington
House approves social security bill with six month freeze
The House passed a bill to boost social security benefits and raise payroll taxes next year. Senate action appears unlikely before adjournment as Senate Finance Committee meets to decide. The measure would add over one million people to the old age insurance program.
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Washington
House
Senate
Harry F. Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Lioness Maggie Bites Bandage as Zoo Director Suffers Cut
In Peoria Maggie the lioness reached for a bone simultaneously with Zoo Director Dick Houlihan who was bitten and cut his hand. He finished second to the animal and required eight stitches. He noted the lioness had a longer reach than expected.
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Peoria
Ill
Maggie
Dick Houlihan
Houlihan
Bedford Plans New Neighborhood Play Area in Lexington Park
Bedford recreation committee outlines summer program and forms a subcommittee to set up a playground in Lexington park. Frank Genetti chairing with Mrs. Perry Fisher and others. A woodland road field will host two half days weekly from 9 a m to 12 noon with instructors from the main school playground.
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Bedford
Bedford Recreation Committee
Lexington Park
Frank Genetti
Perry Fisher
Richard W. Brown
Harold Henley
Joseph Farwell
Charles Maillard
Woodland Road
Man Reframes Life After Worry Wart Moment
DaLe Carnegie recalls a two year struggle with constant worry about work interruptions finances and health. He found relief by heeding advice to live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself, choosing decisions with the confidence that good choices will outnumber bad.
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M. McAlear
Woodlawn Avenue
Needham
Massachusetts
Student flyer grounds plane at Sudbury field
A student pilot from Bedford Airport made a forced landing in Mac Pherson's field off Dutton road on Monday afternoon. The gas-oozing craft touched down safely with no injuries, though rough ground prevented takeoff and the plane will be removed by truck.
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Sudbury
Bedford
MacPherson’s
Dutton Road
Concord Players present Affairs of State at Deertrees Theatre
The Concord Players stage Affairs of State at Deertrees Theatre Harrison Maine this week under Mrs F Norman Peterson. Sympathy goes to William B Lochman of Hayward Mill Road West Concord on the death of his aunt Harriet Dean in Cambridge formerly of Concord. Services were held Monday and a sister Mrs Henry A Frost of Cambridge survives.
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Concord Players
Deertrees Theatre
Harrison
Maine
F. Norman Peterson
William B. Lochman
Hayward Mill Road
West Concord
Harriet Dean
Cambridge
Concord
Henry A. Frost
Driving Alone Then Talk to Yourself
Detroit safety experts advise solo drivers to talk to themselves on long trips to reduce fatigue and boredom that can lead to accidents. They warn that new turnpikes increase monotony and suggest alternatives like blasting the radio, varying speed, and frequent stops to stretch.
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Detroit
Local turkey growers meet at Waltham Center
Local residents attended a Tuesday turkey growers meeting at Waltham Field Station chaired by Alfred W. Carlson of Littleton and led by the Middlesex County Extension Service in cooperation with the Massachusetts Turkey Growers Association. Guest speaker was Peter Craft of Grasmere New Hampshire.
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Turkey Growers
Waltham Field Station
Peter Craft
Grasmere
New Hampshire
Middlesex County Extension Service
Massachusetts
Turkey Growers Association
Alfred W. Carlson
Littleton
Shark with Three Sets of Teeth Netted near Manchester
In Manchester Massachusetts a shark was netted by Patrick Noonan. The creature reportedly had three sets of teeth and measured about five percent feet in length and weighed around 150 pounds.
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Manchester
Mass
Patrick Noonan
Printer Edward Hall Plans to Work to 102 in Portland
Portland, Me. Edward S. Hall, 92, a printer for 72 years, says he will not retire until 102. To keep up, he has purchased a new press for his print shop.
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Portland
Edward S. Hall
Garden Club talk on propagation at Sudbury gathering
Sudbury date not specified. Mrs. Frederick J. Graf hosted a garden club meeting on her lawn with guests from Concord. Mrs. Charles Allen presented methods of propagating trees shrubs and plants using seeds cuttings layering and grafting aided by branches and sketches. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Graf assisted by Kenyon B. Ely and Mrs. Roland A. Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Garden Club
Frederick J. Graf
Charles Allen
Concord
Kenyon B. Ely
Roland A. Walyon
Dr Charles Kent Speaks to Sudbury Kiwanis Club
Dr Charles Kent senior physician in Ear Nose and Throat at the Boston Dispense speaks to the Kiwanis Club of Sudbury at the Wayside Inn for the July 12 meeting on trends in preventing and treating polio and deafness from otosclerosis. Leslie Hall presided in Donald Atkins absence. Dr David Hapgood arranged the talk.
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Sudbury
Charles Kent
Ini
Boston Dispensay
Kiwanis ‘Club
Wayside Inn
Kent
Leslie Hall
Donald Atkins
David W. Hapgood
Dr. Kent
Kiwanis
Women police unit approved at Milton town meeting
Voters authorized a five woman school traffic control unit and appropriated 2463 dollars for salaries at a special Milton town meeting.
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Milton
Mass.up
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Cards
Doris Soar expresses gratitude to the many thoughtful people who sent flowers and cards during her hospital stay and recovery at home. The message thanks friends and neighbors for support and well wishes.
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Doris Soar
School
St. Col
R. R
Rie
Ayeres Name Their Third Child
Mr and Mrs Calvin W Ayer of Piper road South Acton have named their third child David Roberts Ayer born recently at Emerson Hospital Mrs Ayer is formerly Sara Ann Custance
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Calvin W. Ayer
Piper Road
South Acton
Emerson Hospital
David Roberts
Ayer
Sara Ann Custance
Average American Expected to Eat 77 Pounds Beef in 1955
The projection estimates U S beef consumption will reach about 77 pounds per person in 1955. This reading reflects consumer demand and supply conditions affecting marketing and dietary trends nationwide.
Birth Announcement for Sudbury James V Emerson H Nal
Sudbury announces the birth of James V Emerson H to Mr and Mrs Concord. Grandparents include Mrs W C and Mr and Mrs Whitin. Paternal relatives welcome the new arrival following a two year period in local sixth grade schools.
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Sudbury
James V
John Whitin Emerson H Nal’ Grand
W. C, Er. Patern
Concord
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Red Jicre Rd
Stow
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Garden Club
Chas. Kent
Kiwanis Club
Leslie
Hall Piyesides
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Cali
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