Paying for the Porch
Joe Bentley lounges on a sunny porch while Mike Thompson and Butch scheme to craft sling shots for Little Jimmy Burton. A plan forms to trade porch rehabilitation for a summer of whittling and freelance work, pleasing Jennie with an unlikely porch upgrade.
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E Bentley
Jen
Mike Thompson
Joe
Mike
Butch
Pryce
Burton
Jennie
Eee
Joe Bentley
Costi
Spade
Jimmy Burton
Jennne
Colgate University Name Change Confirmed by Court
Albany reports that Colgate University is officially renamed from Madison University by 1954 law changes. The old statute had kept the Madison name since 1880, but amendments passed in 1954 set Colgate as the university’s title. A Concord report notes Civil War curiosity persists among descendants in New Hampshire.
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Colgate U
Albany
N.Y
Celgate University
Madison University
Cocainre
Concord
N. H
Concord Chaaber of Commerce
Greenville
Miss
Army Signal Corps First Among World Armies
The United States Army established the signal corps as the first communication unit among global armies, pioneering organized military signaling and electronic communication efforts.
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United States Army
Signal Corps
Acton Names New First Grade Teacher At Local School
The Acton school committee elected Janice Zar wunitti of Belinont as the new first grade teacher, replacing Nancy Catania who leaves for a Berkfond position. Zar wunitti holds Emmanuel College undergrad and Tufts graduate degrees, with focus on sociology and elementary education, and has practicum teaching experience in Washington School Medifiord. Major General J O Mauborgne, noted Army scientist and engineer, first transmitted a radio message from a military airplane.
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Acton
Janice Zar Wunitti
Belinont
Gupt
Whitman Pearson
Nancy Catania
Berkfond
Membber
Anne Zammitti
Emmanuel College
Tufts College
Washington School
Medifiord
J. O. Mauborgne
New Speedioscope Received for Summer Reading Program
The Acton school department received a speediostone flashmeter attachment and 45 specialized filmstrips for reading instruction. Miss Maureen Conlon and Mrs. Doris Santamour will lead the summer reading improvement program using the new equipment. Funds from the Parent-Teacher Association, raised through selling obsolete chair and desk sets, financed the purchase.
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Acton
Maureen Conlon
Doris Santamour
Parent-Teacher Association
Defense tests compare Sitka spruce strength in Alaska timber
Scientific tests by the defense department compare Sitka spruce wood from Alaska for structural timber specifications. The study examines how Sitka spruce from Alaska behaves under stress to determine its suitability for construction and defensive needs.
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Juneau
Alaska
Defense Department
Sitka
New Cars Buyer's Record And State Economic Gains
Massachusetts ne w car sales rose to 18 306 in April marking a record for the month and a 6 percent year over year gain. First four months 1954 total 52 935, the best for that period. May price levels up 2 percent from year earlier, with food and apparel rising while household furnishings fell. Retail sales in April up 6 percent from a year ago, aided by Easter timing. Massachusetts population estimated at 4.9 million by mid 1954. state banks lead in assets outside New York. New firms include Shell Process in Chicopee and Lurie Sportswear expanding in Boston. College Town and Teen Townies open new ice factory on Boston harbor.
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Massachusetts
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
New England
United States
Excepion
New York State
Poducts
Shell Process Inc
Chicopee
Lurie Sportswear of
Boston
Stoughton
Mass
Mutual Manufacturing Co
Lawrence
College Town
Aces
William T. Morrissey
Couple Finds Love in North Pownal Hamlet
Four years ago Richard D Has kell and his wife Patricia took a wrong turn and wound up in North Pownal Maine. They fell in love with the place and bought an old colonial homestead which now caters to visitors seeking a quiet rural retreat.
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North Pownel
Richard D. Haskell
Patricia
Strawberry Festival at Carlisle First Parish Church Friday
The Carlisle First Parish Unitarian Church hosts its annual Strawberry Festival Friday at 6 30 p m with shortcakes on the lawn and an entertainment program. Rev Brandon L Lovely serves as host, with Miss Phylliis Towle directing. square dancing 9 to 11 led by Mr and Mrs Lyle Grant. Tickets are nominal and the public is welcome.
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Carlisle
First Parish Unitarian Church
Brandon L. Lovely
Phylliis Towle
Lovely
Lyle Grant
Uadiés
Samuel A. Parisi
Lincoln Maintains 1954 Tax Rate At $48
Lincoln’s assessors chairman George G Tarbell said the 1954 tax rate remains $48, equal to 1953. Valuation rose with a $350,900 increase offsetting higher town expenditures. Total town valuation stands at $5,867,201 with a 1954 budget of $464,514.46. real estate valued at $5,422,645 and personal tax $444,556. Taxpayers total 840, up from 801.
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Lincoln
George G. Tarbell
Lincoln Board Of,Assessors
Acton Couple Plans Summer at York Beach Maine
Mr and Mrs John F McGrail of 59 Windsor Ave West Acton will spend their summer at York Beach Maine and greet local folks at Bracy Manor during vacation season Mr McGrail teaches at Peter Bulkeley School Concord The Woman s Church Aid Society of Acton Center Church continues its sale today at 341 Great Road North Acton
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John F. McGrail
Windsor Avenue
West Acton
Man
York Beach
Maine
Bracy Manor
McGrail
Peter Bulkeley
Concord
Woman’s Church Aid Society
Acton Center
Doris Linscott
Great Road
North Acton
Kindergarten and Nursery School Registration Opens
Local registrations are open for the kindergarten and nursery school at 86 School Street South Acton. Director Doris Jones can be contacted at Colonial 34717 for details and enrollment.
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School Street
South Acton
Doris Jones
Colonial
Ed wards Quimby Post members to state convention
Commander Stan ley A. Nedza leads Willow Street West Acton Ed wards Quimby Post group. A L Post will attend the annual state convention in Pittsfield this weekend. Communion Sunday for women observed at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Sunday morning.
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Stanley A. Nedza
Willow Street
West Acton
Edwards-Quimby. Post, A. L
Pittsfield
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Last day of classes at Ac ton high school
Students at Ac ton high school completed the term with a closing week. On Monday class picnics marked the start of closing exercises and Tuesday featured the final day of classes for local students.
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Acton
Concord Rainbow Girls Honor Local Members at Masonic Temple
Local members of the Concord Rainbow Girls attended the initiation and majority service held Saturday night at the Masonic Temple in Concord. Several local girls were honored.
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Concord
Masonic Temple
Middlesex Goat Breeders Show Heads in Framingham
Local residents attend the Middlesex Goat Breeders Association show in Framingham on Sunday June 27. Event leaders include president C Judd Farley of Nagog Hill Road and Mrs Carl A Schontag of 700 Main Street North Acton.
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Middlesex Goat Breeders Association
Framingham
C. Judd Farley
Nagog Hill Road
Carl A. Schontag
Main Street
North Acton
Former Principal Attends Reunion at Harvard College
Retired Concord High School principal of Goddard Street 6 attended the 60th reunion of the class of 1894 at Harvard last Wednesday night. Of the class of 1897, 26 members were present, the report states.
Turnpike Safety Urged After Repeated Accidents Delays
Residents along Fayville center and west intersection press Registrar of Motor Vehicles after a spate of traffic fatals and frequent incidents. The turnpike’s winter and summer conditions, potholes, and dangerous curves prompt calls for safer routing to avoid the bottleneck toward East Boston and Worcester.
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Fayville Center
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Brgoken Springs
Boston
Bottle Neck
Watertown
Boston-Worcester
McCarthy Hearings Shuffle Popular Support Amid Clash With Ike
Observers weigh the impact of the McCarthy hearings on his popularity. Many say loyal supporters faded as the hearings dragged on while some blame the president for banning high level testimony. The public verdict splits on party prospects even as McCarthy faces a broader trial by public opinion.
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PHE Army
McCarthy
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Indian rights bills spark federal jurisdiction debate
A flood of proposed measures in Congress seeks to end federal supervision of Indian tribes and grant U S citizens the same rights. Backers argue for tribal autonomy while opponents worry about tax exemptions and loss of federal protections across states such as Florida Kansas New York Oregon Utah Washington. The proposals would shift control over resources roads health and lands to tribes and states, risking diminished federal oversight.
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Congress
U.S
National
Interior
Federth
Florida
Kansas
York
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Federt
Concord Teacher Joins Pan Am Flight for Three Month Vacation
Miss Joan A. Fitzpatrick of West Concord left by plane on Saturday, traveling on Pan American for a three month vacation. Prof Carl J. Fredrich, formerly of 54 Main Street and a Harvard faculty member, held a leading degree recipient position.
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Joan. A. Fitzpatrick
Merinesees
Concord
Maynard
Engrape
Carl. J. Fredrich
Main Street
Harvard
Church Army Chaplain Faces Anemon Menace Sermon
A Sunday morning service featured a plainspoken Army chaplain addressing a sudden menace, urging calm and steadfast faith as the congregation faced an unexpected danger.
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al Church
Mao
Sue Anemon
Carlisle Class Meeting At Home Hosts Guest Speaker
A Carlisle church class meeting was held at a home with guest speaker Campbell Rach addressing attendees. Wendell and other guests joined as observers.
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Carlisle
Campbell
Wendell
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