Census Incoming Prompts Curiosity and Local Updates
The upcoming federal census begins April 1 with agents asking birthplaces education residence radio or TV ownership and income for 1949. Concord Lexington and nearby towns report past populations and projected 1950 figures amid local events and civic notices.
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Concord
Lexington
Little Carlisle
Bowdain College Glee Club
Ernest L. Downing
Ayer
State House
Bay State
Mason King
Concord High
Edward ‘Weatherby
Acton
Red Cross
Cancer Control
That Should Do It Hint Prompting Family Dinner Lapse
Mrs Smith asks if proper management would avoid offending relatives who visit for Sunday dinners. The victim replies they finally took the hint. When asked what was said, the reply was that nothing was said but sponge cake was served at every visit.
Colorful animals visit a busy cock tail bar scene
A pink elephant a green rat and a yellow snake enter a cock tail bar. The bartender jokes that the subject is not yet arrived and the animals stand ready for a meeting or event not yet begun.
Miserly man and friend argue over clothes
A miser defends his shabby look while a friend urges better dress, recalling his father’s refined style. The miser retorts that his current garments are first rate, claiming the clothes he wears are his own.
Visitors puzzled by mummy placard bears ancient year clue
Two men at a museum stand before an Egyptian mummy as a placard reads B. C. 1187. They joke about it being the car involved in the mummy’s death, highlighting humorous misreading of historical dates.
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Meiinwee
Woeston National Guard
Washington
Eseu
France
41St Infantry
Washington Guard
41St
Jungleers
Oregon
Papua
Sanananda
Zamboanga
Pacific
Cea Infantey
Iston
Spokane
Sectilene
National Guard
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
Philippines
Japan
Pétice
Wailington National Guard
Centralia
Sch
Wi Gion G
Anny
Washington Air Son
Air Waibona
Sona
Ee HL. Stevens
Quote on friendship and money sparks debate
A brief exchange questions whether real friends show sympathy when money is needed. One speaker suggests many friends are touched by such requests, highlighting differing views on financial aid among peers.
Clever Device Reveals Cash Tactics Between Wives
A quip shows the first wife asking how to extract funds from her husband and the second wife replying she pretends to return to her mother prompting the husband to hand railroad fare. The joke highlights financial leverage in marriage through a simple ruse.
Evasive Tactics St Peter and Muldoon in Pearly Gates
A colonial humor sketch unfolds with St Peter welcoming Muldoon at the gates. The exchange pits Muldoon’s quip about borrowing a cent against St Peter’s patient replies about time and money.
Inmate Refuses Clothes Hat Becomes Gentle Irony
In a state institution a man sits with only a hat as an attendant urges him to dress. The inmate questions the need arguing no one visits while admitting the hat might attract someone.
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State Institution
Wooden Leg Ball Aims at Fun for Amputee Veterans
A Wooden Leg Ball was staged in Chicago featuring amputee veterans as the dancers in a charity event for entertainment and morale.
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Chicago
Strange Alchemy of Pain Becomes Comfort for Others
AM amazed to find that pain and grief by bravely borne become a power vital beyond belief to bless and comfort other hearts that mourn. I did not dream through those far lonely days that God would move in His mysterious ways to make those hours a means to others' peace.
Dennison Manufacturing Reports 1949 Earnings
Dennison Manufacturing reports 1949 earnings of 1 714 000 dollars or 2 95 dollars per common share. This compares with 1 903 000 dollars and 3 33 dollars in 1948. A Canadian dollar devaluation caused a 100 000 dollar bookkeeping loss, about half the earnings drop. Sales were 28 775 000 dollars in 1949 versus 29 124 000 dollars in 1948. Orders received were 3 percent ahead of last year. After dividends of 8 00 dollars per share on Debenture Stock and 1 00 dollar on Common, 972 000 dollars of earnings were reinvested to expand working capital and acquire machinery and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Henry S. Dennison
The
Camery
Flag Stripes History Debunked In Brief Remark
A short historical note clarifies that the U S flag once had 15 stripes rather than 13 with a later act reducing to 13. The text cites an act and a year ending in 10 but the fragment ends abruptly, leaving details about the change and reasoning unclear.
Dampness and mildew care for wood and basements
Old houses show mildew on wood from damp walls and windows. Kill growth with mildew remover, scrub, and prime with aluminum paint before repainting. Basement mold common in wet weather. use formaldehyde solution carefully, airing treated spaces well and wearing gloves.
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Edward Wood
Church of Christ In
Bedford
Dave Williams
Carlisle
Donnie Dee
Newton
Waltham
Concord School
Halph D. MacLeary
Frank J. Googins
Donald
Severance
South Acton
Eleanor Hollis
Gerry” Hollis
William D. Mansfield
U.S. Navy
Maynard
Navy
Lowell
Harold Tompkins
Otis M. Whitney
George. F. Fingold
V. A. Work
Bedford Veteras Hospital
Wren
New England
Lincoln Downs
R. I
Old North Bridge
William G .Ryan
John Rycroft
Ryan
Boston
Town Hall
Hartwell House
Fred Sullivan
Lawrence
Manchester
Westford
Meynard
Armed Services
Lincoln
Fae
Ragark
Squelcher
St. Peter
Mr. Muldoon
Grace Noll Crowell
America
Washington National Guard
Dennison
John Harver Furbay
Ph.d
Institute
New
State St
New Haven, Conn
Ibere
Marty Araway
Winburne, Pa
Elsie Wall
Lakeland
Nu-Maid
East Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Aries
Eerie
Miami
WwNu
Speers
Kidney
FEEN
Bette
Au Nyi
Gant
Tim Mas
Ion Vrosting Bial
Brimms Plosi
Ide
Vege
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