Sally Andrews Chooses Quiet Suitor Over Flashy Lures
Ida grills friends for gossip on Sally Andrews as she supposedly settles on a steady, well employed suitor with an older Nord car. Abigail and Maude confirm a single chosen fiancé, Bill Ingalls, while Mary and Jack plan lunch amid town chatter.
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Sally Andrews
Matty
Abigail Adams
Ida
Abigail
Sally
Mary
Jack
Maude
Nord
Miller
Mrs. Miller
Bill Ingalls
Lawmakers Reconsider Vets Pension Status
Boston lawmakers review a 268 page bill to restore legislators pensions and end special veteran pension favors in state service. The Commission on Pensions led by Rep. Holm backs changes including retiring age to 72, disability proof, and 80 percent top salary after 40 years.
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Boston LLP
Commission On Pensions
Charles F. Holman
R-Norwood
House
German Who Speaks No German Chooses New Name
Private First Class Gerald German, son of Harold and Mrs German of Los Angeles, heads the Stork Club at the 7781 Army Unit. He jokes that callers hear “Stork Club, German speaking” when he answers the phone, though he cannot speak German himself and may change his name.
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Berlin
Gerald German
Harold German
Bel Air Road
Los Angeles
Calif
Stork Club
Caudtwells’ Rooster with 112 Toes and Extra Wings
An article notes Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Caudtwells own a large black Australorp cock boasting 112 toes in total and a small pair of additional wings. It also mentions typical ages for acquiring land, between 25 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Via
R. S. Caudtwells
Regretful Near Collision In Cranston Court
Mrs. Edina V. Stevens told the judge she regretted nearly colliding with a police car while attempting to avoid jaywalkers. A fine of five dollars was imposed. Easter Seals appeal urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
R. I
Edina V. Stevens
Appetite Driven Motoring Feasts Across America
American motorists eat more on road trips as highways widen. Howard Johnson restaurants report 250 million served nationwide with turkey remaining a weekend staple. Fried clams lead orders on the coast, burgers and hot dogs popular among travelers. kids boost sales with high chairs and baby food ready. Ice cream tops desserts with vanilla, strawberry, chocolate preferred. Nearly 400 Johnson outlets span coast to Texas. 55 more slated by July.
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Robert Salmon
U. P
Boston
Victor Nelson
Howard Johanison
Nelson
Howard Johnson
Johnson
America
Athantitic
Texas
Oklahoma
Warns Some Easter Toys Imports Are Flammable
Massachusetts Fire Marshal Robert M. Tappin warned that certain Easter toys, mainly imported from Japan, are highly flammable. He urged fire chiefs to caution merchants about the dangers of celluloid toys, noting several articles marked as made in Japan burn fiercely and could ignite near heat sources.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Robert M. Tappin
Japan
Tappin
Tuo
Tappir
Bolton Sets 1955 Tax Rate at 54.50 Dollars
Bolton Town Treasurer Paul Adler announced the 1955 tax rate of 54.50 dollars, approved by the state tax commissioner, marking an increase of 2.50 dollars from last year. Adler also serves on the board of assessors.
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Bolton
Paul Adler
Board of Assessors
Adler
Boy Shot Hobbyist Sparks Alarm In Haverhill Neighborhood
Patrolman F. Carl Rogers investigated after reports of shots and found an 11 year old boy firing .22 caliber bullets by puncturing the ends with a punch. No injuries were reported as the incident drew a crowd of admiring classmates.
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Haverhill
Mass
F. Carl ‘Rogers
Mooncusing in Provincetown Ends Shipwreck Looting
In Provincetown Massachusetts mooncusing a historic practice on moonless nights caused ships to run aground on local beaches. A mooncussar would strip vessels of valuables after grounding the ships.
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Provencetown
Mass
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Textile Mending and Alterations Offered in Maynard
Annie K M Hansen provides textile mending and alterations for woolen and worsted garments and sweaters. Moth holes tears burns rewoven repairs offered. Blankets mended and bound at 15 Winter Street Maynard Tel 1185 W.
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Annie K. M. Hansen
Maynard
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the Grove
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Free World
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