Massachusetts Industry Sees Steady Hiring Across Sectors
A statewide report shows gains in shoe and apparel industries led by women’s and men’s shoe factories in Haverhill Newburyport and Lynn with peak activity expected through March. Textiles and electrical equipment also rise while coal fears and wool prices weigh on metalworking and nonferrous goods amid mixed factory hiring across Massachusetts cities.
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Omer
Indus
Massachusetts
Haverhill
Newburyport
Lynn
Orcester
Milford
Webster
Attleboro
Lowell
Brockton
Marlboro
Lawrence
Plymouth
Maynard
Norwood
Gardner
Taunton
Industria
Springfield
Worcester
Holyoke
Eenere
Athol
Boston
Bedford
Concord Store Welcomes New Management
Concord The Colonial Stores at 12 Main Street, Concord, have new management led by Mrs Rose London from Boston and cosmetics consultant Miss Veleda Richards now resident in Concord. The store keeps the same name and hours 9 am to 6 pm with Friday evenings until 9. Aimed at a friendly atmosphere new lines include Fanny Farmer candy with each customer, Ansco and Kodak film, cosmetics, patent medicines, photography services and Brookline photographer on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Concord
Main Street
Rose London
Boston
Veleda Richards
Fanny Farmer
Ansco
Kodak
William M. Parker
Brookline
Miss. Richards
Monument Street
Revlon
Global lightning storms hit sixteen million per year
A reported figure states 16,000,000 lightning storms occur annually across the Earth. The statistic emphasizes the ubiquity of thunderstorm activity worldwide.
Concord Rainbow Assembly Seeks Pennies and Plans Meeting
The Concord Rainbow Assembly will hold a meeting Saturday night March 11 at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple. Lorra ine Simms worthy advisor will lead the business session followed by a penny sale at 8 with many prizes. Edith Bailey mother advisor and other advisory board members assist.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Lorraine Simms
Edith Bailey
Rainbow Camp Fund Benefit Plan Moves Forward
Proceeds from the event will be directed to aid the Rainbow Camp Fund, supporting its programs and services for the community.
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Rainbow Camp Fund
Waltham Kiwanis Hear Guest Speaker on Crime Prosecution
Attorney Fingold Waltham Speaker George F. Fingold of Lowell road Lowell spoke at the Waltham Kiwanis regular meeting and supper last Thursday night in Hovey Hall. He gave an interesting account of his experiences in crime prosecution.
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Concord
George F. Fingold
Lowell Road
Waltham - Kiwanis Club
Hovey Hall
Waltham
February 1950 Resets Boston Snow Record Pace
Weather in February 1950 ends as a fairly good month with 14.5 inches of snow in Boston and a season total of 26.2 inches. A major storm on Washington's Birthday left 7.6 inches, while the coldest day hit one below zero in the city.
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Mercury
Boston
Washington
Weather note highlights unusual February cloudiness and cold snap
Last month saw nine clear days three partly cloudy and 16 cloudy, the cloudiness the highest February total since 1939. Sunshine varied with several days near full possible sunshine and five days with no sun. Rain totaled 3.7 inches, up from 3.37 inches the year before. The warmest day was the 9th at 52, while the low extreme occurred on the 20th with a record low of 11 below zero.
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Weather Bureau
Textile Mending Service Ad by C Lyons at Maynard
Moth holes cigarette holes tears and wears repaired. Rewoven in your suits coats skirts and blankets. C. Lyons at 1 Harrison Street Maynard can be reached by telephone Maynard 240.
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C. Lyons
Harrison St. Maynard
Maynard
Belmont Dr Swaebe Named New Sachem Council President
Concord Dr Henry Swaebe a Belmont dentist and senior vice president of the Sachem Council of Boy Scouts was elected to succeed Selectman John Todd who resigned to transfer to Chicago. He will serve until the June meeting. Bert Bornguesser announced 54 council troops will attend the second national jamboree at Valley Forge this summer. Sachem Council covers Concord Lexington Lincoln Carlisle Belmont Watertown Waltham Arlington Bedford.
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Concord
Henry Swaebe
Belmont
Sachem Council of Boy Scouts
John Todd
Lincoln
Chicago
Swaebe
Bert Bornguesser
Lexington
Leather Waste in 60 Pound Hide Split
Chicago readers learn that only about 20 pounds of a 60 pound cured hide are usable for leather and shoes. The remaining 40 pounds consist of salt water fat trimmings and fleshings.
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Chicago
Leather and Shoes Magazine
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West Acton
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Acton
Acton Street
Arthur L. Lewis
Bay State Society For the Crippled and Handicapped, Inc
Concord Rainbow
Fingold Waltham
U. S
Belmont DR
Todd
S. S. Pierce Fine Foods
China and Imports
Allen’s Country
Chevrolet
Fisher
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