Winter Driving Perils Highlighted By Ice Tests
The National Safety Council reports winter driving tests show ice covered roads more treacherous than dry. At 20 mph cars stopped in 48 feet versus 250 feet at 30 mph on subzero ice, prompting recommendations for winter tires and special tread materials. Hydraulic couplings reduce engine stall risks on ice, improving control compared with conventional clutches.
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Oil
Gineers
Cil
Ibox, Traffic
Engineerity Council
Wed
Piers
Maynard Teachers Club Announces Scholarship Fund Drive
Maynard plans its annual fund raising project to support the local scholarship fund. Frediana W. Mattioli, club president, announced the drive this past week. Awards of 50 20 and 10 dollars will be given Monday evening April 16 at the George Washington Auditorium. Two scholarships last year were 150 and 100 dollars for Maynard high school graduates. The drive aims to fund similar awards for the 1951 graduating class and depends on community support.
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Maynard
Maynard Teachers’ Club
Frediana W. Mattioli
George Washington Auditorium
Thes
Maynard High School
Tragedy Brings Couple Together Again in Remarriage
In Ravenna Ohio Marie Woods and Robert Hickman, long separated and divorced, plan to remarry after uniting to press murder charges against Donald Overholt for the death of their seven year old daughter Linda last Labor Day. An unrelated note mentions American jockeys adopting a short-stirrup riding style.
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Ravenna, O
U.P
Marie Woods
Robert Hickman
Linda
Donald Overholt
Hospital fund drive reaches goal in 1951 appeal
Concord officials announce the Emerson-hospital Auxiliary 1951 fund drive collected five thousand five hundred dollars, exceeding expectations by nearly a thousand. Mrs. Alden French notes volunteers across Acton Maynard Bedford and nearby towns aided the effort as the hospital prepares to move to newer facilities. Miss Elmina Snow stresses ongoing equipment needs and the value of public support to sustain high operations.
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Concord- Shears
Emerson — Hospital
Alden
French
Concordee
Wormer
Albert J. Berry
Bedford
Elmina ‘L. Snow
Miss Snow
Acton
Maynard
New Lightweight Material Made From Waste Cinders in Germany
A revolutionary building material, extremely light and cheap, is being produced from waste cinders in Germany. It proves valuable for rebuilding structures damaged by bombing during the war.
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Germany
Driverless Car Impresses Utah Police Captain
Ogden Utah police Capt Clifford K Keeter says driverless autos may outperform cars with drivers after a downtown incident. Mrs John Seagg parked her car and crossed the street. the vehicle rolled from its stall, avoided two cars, and parked neatly 100 yards away without a scratch.
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Ogden
Utah
U.P
Clifford K. Keeter
John
Brigham City Firefighters Seek Ball Night Co operation
Brigham City Utah volunteer firemen ask readers to avoid sending fire alarms on a Friday night to not miss their firefighters ball. They emphasize duty will not be shirked. The note ends with unrelated stat about 39 million children under age ten in the US.
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Brigham City
Utah
W.P
Massachusetts farm labor forecast urged to avert shortages
Antonio England of the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security urged farmers to report anticipated labor needs for summer and fall. He warned steady industry hiring will strain rural workers and asked farmers to contact the State Employment Office or mail details to 861 Commonwealth Avenue Boston for advance planning. Special focus includes cranberry bogs apple and strawberry picking and potato harvests.
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Antonio Benglend
Massachusetts Division of Employment Security
England
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Concord High Coach Bernie Megin Addresses PTA
Hudson-Bernie Megin, Concord high school football coach and athletic director, gave an engaging talk on scholastic athletic programs before a Concord High PTA meeting held Friday evening. Mrs. Hugo Guidotti, president, presided as Fathers Night drew a large turnout of fathers.
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Hudson
Bernie Megin
Concord High School
Fan High
Megin
Concord
Hugo Guidotti
Has Pirate Gold Boston
Edward Rowe Snow reports that New England Bibra possesses coins from seven different pirate treasures.
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Boston
U.P
Edward Rowe Snow
New England
Bibra
England Seeks 1951 Needs for Adequate Planning
England cautioned that without knowledge of 1951 needs, essential factors for planning remain missing. The remark highlights the need for data to guide future arrangements and resource allocation.
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England
Concord Woman's Club to Host March 31 Dance
The Concord Woman's Club plans its annual spring dance on Saturday March 31 at the Concord Country Club with George Graham's Orchestra providing music. Proceeds go to the club's annual scholarship fund for deserving students. tickets are sold by local committee members.
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Concord
Concord Woman’s ‘Club
Marist
Concord County Club
George Graham
Oakley Country Club
Harvard-Yale
Gordon H. Ogilvngee
Kens B. Caiger
Richard A
Joseph J. Ecker
Leo W. Mortenson
Wion V. Sreenan
F. Norman Orson
William Martin
Leonard T. Weidner
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Hotos
Bury
Edward Lewis
Engineering Service
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Natick
TON Red
Balon de Beaute T
The
Rie
West Concord
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Detroit
Joe Trambley
RED Cross
Concord Mags
China and Glass Imports
Allen
United States
P.T. A. Meeting
Concord High
Nell- AM Shop
Main Street
Enenee
Buik
Buick
Fisher Hunting
WWIKT
Buick Witt
Smot
Mutty & Tirrell, Inc
Walden Street
Concord, Mass
Tung
Henry
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