Dwarf Fruit Trees Suited to Gardens
The article outlines dwarfing methods for fruit trees to fit small gardens. University of California professor W. L. Howard notes espaliers and cordons as European training techniques producing compact trees. It explains pruning, root restriction, and dwarf stocks to keep trees small yet productive, with pears common as dwarfs and apples less so.
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Europe
W. L. Howard
University of California
California
Dwarf Apple Trees and Espalier Training Tips
The article explains dwarf apple varieties, their natural dwarfs like Paradise and Doucin, and espalier training. It notes sizes, yields, and lifespans, with 25 to 75 year ranges under different care, including pruning, spacing, and fertilization considerations.
War Salvage Drives Waste Paper to Front Lines
War production reports say salvage of waste paper remains a top priority as the government urges residents to continue collecting materials. Authorities credit citizen response and call for renewed effort to keep supplies flowing to the Allies and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warduction Board
Reo Boston
Wash
Aper
Large Islands Surpass Britain in Area Says Source
The text notes six islands each larger in area than real Britain, highlighting the surprising geographic scale and comparison to the British landmass.
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Real
Britain
New Musical Comedy Opens in Boston at Shubert Theatre
Boston has a three week pre Broadway engagement opening Tuesday March 7 for Follow the Girls a nautical musical comedy produced by Dave Wolper with book by Guy Bolton Eddie Davis and Fred Thompson. Starry cast includes Gertrude Nielsen Irina Baranova Frank Parker and Jackie Gleason with dance teams Digatano and others.
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Boston
Dave Wolper
Shubert’ Theatre
Guy Bolton
Eddie Davis
Fred Thompson
Harry Delmar
Dan Shapiro
Milton Pascal
Phil ‘Charig
Strawberry Blonde
Gertrude Nielsen
Irina
Baronova
Frank Parker
Jackie Gleason
Tim Herbert
Buster West
Val
Valentinoff
Dorothy Keller
Toni Gilman
Handsome Lee Davis
Jayne and
Adam’ Digatano
Catherine Littlefield
Will Irwin
Howard Bay
Lou Eisele
Mary Grant
Delmar
Lizotte Girl Born at Worcester Memorial Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert A Lizotte of Elm Street Worcester at Worcester Memorial Hospital on March 2. Mrs Lizotte is the former Dorothy Armstrong. GIVE TO THE RED CROSS.
Engagement Announced for Phillis Elaine Holden
Hudson announces the engagement of Phillis Elaine Holden of Leominster to Sergeant Harold J. Denault US Army, son of George Denault of Burlington Vermont. Miss Holden is granddaughter of Mrs Mary Holden of 24 Main Street and attended Pratt Institute. Denault graduated from Eastern School of Physical Education and Kimball Academy and was on the faculty there when he enlisted. He is stationed in Virginia.
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Denault
Eastern School ‘of Physical Education
Kimball Academy
Virgi
No Diplomatic Relations with Russia Amid UN Nations
A dated note states no diplomatic relations exist today between Russia and at least five United Nations members and neutrals, listing Brazil Iraq Peru Portugal and Switzerland among those without formal ties.
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Russia
United Nations
Brazil
Iraq
Peru
Portugal
Switzerland
Letter of thanks from Massachusetts Infantile Paralysis Drive official
John J Hagerty State Chairman thanks Five Town Weeklies editors for timely constructive editorials and broad cooperation. He notes the press radio civic leaders and others aided the drive and states the state will raise more funds than ever to benefit thousands of children.
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Five Town
Massachusetts
Acsi
John J. Hagerty
Concord Churches Schedule and Lesson for March 12 1944
Concord churches announce Sunday services at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m. A Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m. Reading room hours 12 to 4 p m weekdays holidays. The lesson subject for March 12 1944 is Substance with citations from Romans 1 20 and Isaiah 51 6 and readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Besson-Sermon
Mary Baker
Eddy
Evangelical Free Church Schedule March 12 1944
Sunday School at 10 45 a m Gospel Service 7 30 p m sermon by Pastor Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m at church Friday March 10 Y P S at 8 p m at Betty and John Edgar s 489 Main Street
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Evangelical Free Church
Harry P. Odland
Betty and
John Edgar
Main Street
Lent Services at Our Lady Help Church
Lent schedule for Our Lady Help of Christians Church lists weekly and daily services. Rev Wm F Shaughnessy and Rev George F Everard lead with masses at 6:30 and 7:00 am daily, Sunday masses at 7, 8:30 and 10:30, and Friday Stations of the Cross for children and adults. A Monday 7 am mass prays for boys and girls in the armed forces.
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OUR Lady Help OF Christians’ Church
Wm. F. Shaughnessy
George F. Everard
Lenten Services at St Bernard's Church
Rev Walter A Quinlan and Rev Mark Sullivan announce Stations of the Cross for children at 3 30 p m and Benediction at 7 45 p m on Fridays during Lent. Daily Masses at 7 and 7 90 o'clock except Sundays, with Sunday masses at 7 00, 9 15 and 10 00 a m and a special service each Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.
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ST. Bernard’s Church
Walter A. Quinlan
Mark Sullivan
West Concord Union Church Service Schedule
Sunday gatherings at West Concord Union Church include Church School at 9:45 a.m. for primary to senior departments, Beginners class at 10:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m., Intermediate Society at 3:30 p.m., and Senior Society at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Kenneth R. Teed presides.
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West Concord Union
Kenneth R. Teed
Trinity Church Elm Street Service Schedule For Lent
Trinity Church on Elm Street lists Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Litany and sermon follow with organ music. Junior Church attends. Evening service at 6:45 p.m. T.Y.P. meets Wednesday March 15 at 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion and box lunch at 12:20 p.m. Sarees Longag Workers, rector.
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Trinity Churc
Elm Street
T.Y.P
Trinity Church
Bos
Victory's Son Walter Ramsy Loyal to Duty Aboard Cruiser
Corp Ramsy survived a Japanese attack on the cruiser San Francisco. He stood watch as shells exploded, suffered burns and fractures, tackled a shipboard fire, and was swept under debris before rescuers pulled him free. He later served on inactive duty while yearning to return to action.
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Guis
San Francisco
Walter Ramsy
Beam
Ramsy
Corp. Ramsy
Massachusetts Rent Leaders and Summer Harbor Towns
The ten Massachusetts towns with the highest average monthly rent in 1940 include Longmeadow Brookline Weston Wellesley Newton Milton Winchester Lincoln Dover and Belmont. Summer resort towns with the highest rents list Edgartown Barnstable Brewster Hull Bourne Scituate Chilmark Dennis Marshfield and Manchester. The State’s Conservation Board plans to place four hundred thousand tree seedlings into Massachusetts streams before April 15. Labor records show postwar employment rise across footwear confectionery heating equipment and other industries with 9 percent more men and 3 percent more women by end of 1919. The Cape Cod Realty Board has formed a committee to study zoning and real estate values.
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Massachusetts
Longmeadow
Brookline
Weston
Wellesley
Newton
Milton
Winchester
Lincoln
Dover
Belmont
Edgartown
Barnstable
Brewster
Hull
Bourne
Scituate
Chilmark
Dennis
Marshfield
Manchester
Bache Devon
Conservaon
Department” of Labor and Industries
Cape Cod
Parish House Meeting Friday March 17 at 8 PM
Informal talk scheduled in the Parish House with Cameron addressing the audience. The event occurs Friday evening in the Guild Room as part of the Bible Class program.
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Ton
Cameron
First Parish in Concord Service Preview
The First Parish in Concord hosts morning service on Sunday March 12 1944 with church school at 9 45 and church hour kindergarten at 11. Rev Edward P Daniels ministered and Rev Sidney S Robins Ph D of Plymouth Mass formerly St Lawrence University professor will preach with music by the Chorus Choir.
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Concord
Edward P. Daniels
Sidney S. Robins
Plymouth
Mass
St. Lawrence “University
Trinity Congregational Church Sunday Services
Rev John Wallace leads Morning Worship at 11:45 a.m. and Wallace Pear preaches. At 6:00 p.m. the Pilgrim Fellowship gathers.
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
John — Wallace
Wallace Pear
Pilgrim Fellowship
Marlboro Dennison Girls Club St Patrick Dinner
The Marlboro Dennison Girls Club held a St Patrick's dinner at the South Sudbury inn. Miss Eleanor Hollis presided. five new members were welcomed: Lillian Sulli Irene Bertonassi Renata Alice Lepore and Florence S cal. Mrs Oiel Brooks received a door chime set and purse of money from Department 48 workers. Florence Senecal was elected vice president and Mary Alexas treasurer. The April meeting will be led by Rose Alexander.
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Marlboro
Dennison
St. Patrick’s
Side Inn
South
Sudbury
Eleanor . Hollis
Lillian Sulli
Irene
Bertonassi
Renata Alice Lepore
Florence S¢cal
Oiel Brooks
Pierre of
Hudson
Department 48
Rose’ Alexander
Sincételyer
Florence
Senecal
Brooks
Mary ‘Alexas
Phyllis .Dobias
Apri
Priscilla Sta Hibstess
Eleanor Ilis
Mary Alexander
Maeb Secumneey Eis
Mar
Valerie Richer
Romans Started It Early
A compact note suggests Romans began certain traditions early, and the text mentions eating asparagus as part of their practice. The fragment provides no clear date or event, but indicates ancient origins and a culinary link.
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