Measles Epidemic Ravages Massachusetts Cities
State health officials report a measles outbreak across Massachusetts, with Boston most affected. In February and March, over 24 6?0 cases were reported, nearing the 1928 peak. Dr. Gaylord Anderson notes two to three year cycles and warns most deaths occur in children under five.
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Board of Health
Massachusetts
Boston
State Department
Gaylord Anderson
State Department of Public Health
Anderson
Pumping Test Details for Sudbury Water Wells 1933
A pumping test from November 14 to 18, 1933, showed an average withdrawal of 16 to 17 gallons per minute per well across five wells. Total pumped volume approached 475000 gallons, anticipated for about 19 days of ordinary use. Groundwater drawdown remained modest, with maximums near 0.8 to 1.1 feet in observation wells. Well No 8 indicated greater drawdown than No 6 due to material and circulation differences.
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Sudbury
Massachusetts
Ground Water Test Shows Soft Low Hardness in Sudbury Region
Observations from pumping tests indicate water likely suitable for a planned town system. Analyses show low residue of evaporation and ammonia, normal chlorine for Sudbury, favorable nitrates and nitrites, and soft water. Plan calls for 10 to 12 pumping wells with careful site selection within the district. By R. W. Horne.
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Sudbury
Anoted
Submi Fay
Spoward and
Thorndik
R. W. Horne
Brisk South Acton Chimney Fire Attends Evening
A chimney fire in South Acton drew the attention of the fire department at John Fletcher's home last Thursday around 7 p.m. A large group of fans is expected to attend the final game of the season. Mr and Mrs Alden Parker welcomed a baby boy last Wednesday at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Arthur E Beckett and son are also mentioned in the brief item.
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South Acton Fire Department
John Fletcher
Alden Parker
Emerson Hospital
Arthur
E. Beckett
Fishing and hunting notes warn early April anglers
The column urges sportsmen to prepare for the April 15 opener and the Boston show April 12 to 21 at the Boston Garden. It notes favorable spring conditions for angling, jokes about a Laval University bear, mentions skeet field plans, and urges club members to patrol brooks early April for week ahead anglers.
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Boston
Boston Garden
Marius
Laval University
Quebec
Mets
Nem
Wisl
Local Family Reunites After Death of Beckett’s Mother
Billy returns home Saturday from Huntington West Virginia where he stayed with relatives following the death of Rev. Mr. Beckett's mother four weeks earlier.
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Billy
Huntington
West Virginia
Mr. Beckett
Congregational Church Series Hosts Three Evening Talks
Mev Russell May of the Acton Center Congregational church leads a Wednesday service on A Day of Retirement and Silence with church quartet music. Thursday features Rev Elvin L Hinerman of West Rindge N H speaking on A Day of Fellowship and Farewell. Friday’s program has Rev A E Beckett continuing the series with A Day of Trial and Suffering and special music.
West Acton Pastor Returns From Waverley Visit
Rev. Russell J May has returned from Waverley York where he was at his mother’s bedside for the past week, finding her a little more comfortable.
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Russell J May
Waverley
York
Charles Taylor Career Framed By Long Service and Roles
Charles Taylor table several years and was employed by the late Willis H Kinsey. He was also foreman on the of Mrs. J M Brown. Since
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Willis ‘H Kinsley
J M Brown
Lookout for Poachers Powers Protecting Efforts
The notice urges vigilance to guard ongoing efforts and protect resources, emphasizing that community actions and protective measures are valuable and ongoing.
Dream Walking and Fish Death From Dry-Hand Handling
Scientists led by Dr Ansel Keys of Harvard report that dry hand contact on hooked fish damages protective slime and skin, causing death in both salt and fresh water as fish drown or die of thirst. Wet hands prevent these deaths according to officials of the American Game Association.
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Ansel Keyes
Harvard
Keyes
Lowever
American Game Association
Fisherman Recovers Gear After Snowy Weekend
A narrator notes better fishing conditions after a snowy week. Supplies like a repaired rod and reel, renewed license, and moisture in bait beds are mentioned as factors. The writing reflects a casual diary style about outdoor activity and weather.
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Lannie
Local Superintendent Taylor Dies After Long Service
The obituary notes Mr. Taylor who had risen to the superintendent position leaves a wife and a brother Walter Taylor of East Acton. The burial followed in the family plot.
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Taylor
Walter Taylor
East Acton
Miss Mary Fitzgerald Seeks Home on East Main Street
Miss Mary Fitzgerald is at her home on East Main street according to a brief Southboro notice.
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Mary Fitzgerald
East Main Street
Varicose Veins Healed By New Simple Home Treatment
A home treatment using Emerald Oil promises rapid relief from leg sores and pain without injections. Directions are simple and praised as effective, with a guarantee that your money is not kept if you are not helped.
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