Weather experts hope drought in Southwest ends with heavy rains
Government agencies cautious but optimistic that eight year drought may be over in parts of the western plains as recent storms brought rain and snow. Officials warned drought could return if moisture fades while subsoil cooling and continued rainfall remain crucial for full relief.
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Gaylord P. Godwin
U. P
Washington
United Press
E“Drdught
Weieace
The
Weather Bureau
U.S. Geological Survey and Agriculture Department
Geological Survey
Agriculture Department
Great American Desert
Hemisphere
Sudbury Players Prep Spring Musical Wake Up Darling
The Sudbury Players rehearse for Wake up Darling a spring comedy by Alex Gottlieb set for May 3 and 4 at Sudbury hall. Cast and crew perform in the show with Wally Derman completing an excellent set. Tickets are on sale at local shops and from two residents.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Oo
Alex Gottlieb
Wally Derman
Goodnow Library
Sudbury Drug
Mill Brook
MacRae Furniture
John @yiffin
Henry Shuster
Bedford Rummage Sale and Fires Highlight Week
Bedford schedules a rummage sale and auction May 4 at the elementary school cafeteria led by Mrs. Lewis G. Webber Miss Abigail Bacon and Mrs. Frank J. Joslin. Fire crews report grass and brush fires easing but rain is needed after two serious blazes near the Bedford Hospital and Springs areas. The Anthony Hunt Hamilton Ladies Auxiliary hosts a spaghetti supper and game night May 5 at the new legion hall with new member initiation led by Mrs. Winnie C Joy. The Bedford Woman's Club votes to support the Northeast Music Festival with a contribution at the May 4 event.
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First Parishurch
Lewis G. Webber
Abigail Bacon
Frank J. Joslin
Bedford
Bedford Hospital
Bedford Springs
Anthony Hunt
Hamilton Ladies Auxiliary
New Legion Hall
Winnie C. Joy
Couple notes wedding date on motor trip
Maynard Mr and Mrs John J Johnston of Maplestreet celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with a motor trip to New York. They spent Monday in Wahsa Connecticut visiting Mrs Johnston's cousins Mr and Mrs Frank Boothroyd and daughter.
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Maynard
John J. Johnston
Maplestreet
New York
Connecticut
Cleveland Girl Receives Maynard Shower in Honor
Miss Nan Whelpley of Cleveland Ohio was guest of honor at a surprise shower held last Saturday at Miss Pat Wehkoja's 50 Boeske Avenue home. About 20 Emerson College classmates from Illinois Medford Lawrence Hartford Boston attended. She will wed Michael Carney of Lawrence in June.
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Maynard
Nan Whelpley
Cleveland
Ohio
Pat Wehkoja
Boeske Avenue
Emerson College
Whelpley
Illinois
Medford
Lawrence
Hartford
Connecticut
Boston
Lexington
Michael,Carney
Local Music Supervisor Colburn Chosen for Study Work
Eleanor Col Burn Colburn, supervisor of music in Manard Public Schools, is assisting a George Peabody College for Teachers study on music education. She was recommended by the Massachusetts Music Association president to participate, with other state music supervisors also completing questionnaires.
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Mayniard
Misg
Eleanor Col Burn
Manard
of‘ Music
The
George
College For Teachers
Nassb Tonn
Massachusetts Music
First Anniversary Masses For Hayes and Arena Scheduled
A first anniversary Mass for the late John Hayes will be held Saturday at 7 o clock in St Bernard s Church. A second anniversary Mass for the late Natalie Arena Sr will follow Saturday at 8 30 o clock.
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John Hayes
St. Bernard’s Church
Natalie Arena, Sr
Jungers Welcome Baby Son at Emerson Hospital
West Concord parents Mr and Mrs Joseph W Jungers announce the birth of their third child and second son on April 24 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Edward Kirby of Orange Conn and Mrs John P Jungers of Regent ND. The couple also have older children Margaret Mary and Jozi.
Giant Passamaquoddy Whirlpool Could Be Harnessed
Eastport Maine retired sailor Roscoe Emery 93 asserts tidal power plans for Passamaquoddy Bay may tame the old whirlpool feared by ships and locals. Army engineers note tides twice daily surge up to 28 feet and study teams will assess practicability this weekend.
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Eastport
Maine
Usp
Roscoe E. Emery
Passamaquoddy Bay
Emery
Deer Island
Army Engineers
Continental
United States
Mass sung for Mrs Annie J Frawley in Concord
A month mind mass will be sung at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord for Mrs Annie J Frawley of 14 Hillside Avenue. Sponsorship for the Boston Guild for Hard of Hearing food and apron sale on May 7 includes Mrs Theodore Chamberlin and Miss Mary Chamberlin of Concord. The sale runs 2 p m to 8 p m. Joan E Levinson of Concord High School won second place Silver Key Award at the state science fair held last weekend at MIT sponsored by a Boston newspaper. Rev Thomas F Brosnahan, Catholic chaplain at Mount Correction, attended the solemn funeral mass for Patrolman George F A Pearsall slain at Lowell Saturday morning.
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Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Annie J. Frawley
Hillside Avenue
West Concord
Boston Guild For
Theodore Chamberlin
Mary Chamberlin
Concord
Joan E. Levinson
Boston
Thomas F. Brosnahan
Massachusetts Institute For Correction
George F. A. Pearsall
Lowell
Navy Serves Over 519 Million Meals Yearly Afloat and Ashore
The Navy reports serving more than 519 million meals annually to personnel both at sea and on shore. This reflects global operations and daily dining support across fleets, bases, and ships.
Maynard School Spring Concert Planned for May 16
The Maynard School Musical Organizations announce their spring concert set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in Green Meadow school. The program features baton twirling by the Beginners Intermediate and Advanced majorettes bands orchestras and choir selections from Emerson Junior High and Maynard High School groups with tickets sold in advance by organization members.
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Maynard
Green Meadow
Emerson Junior High School
John Browns Raid on Harper's Ferry Details
John Brown led a raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia on October 16, 1859, an event that intensified sectional tensions and sparked widespread national debate over slavery and abolition.
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John Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Anna Maria College to Stage Fine Arts Festival
Anna Maria College Paxton hosts a Fine Arts Festival May 12 to 19 to inaugurate Foundress Hall. Recitals lectures and plays feature guest artists and students with events at Foundress Hall venues and exhibitions by Art Department Catholic University of America Dr John Meyers St Jospeh Abbey Hilary House and more.
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Anna Maria College
Paxton
Foundress Hall
Foundress
Anna Maria
Raymond Morin
Worcester Telegram ,and Gazette
Diane Nolin
Martha Harding
Elizabeth Stanley
Maureen Egan
Jéanne Haskell
Estelle de Donne
Shirley Sisti
Joan Fournier
Patricia McDonald
Catholic University of America
Washington
D. C
John Meyers
Worcester
Mass
Librairie Saint-Michel
Boston
St. Joséph‘s Abbey
Spencer
Hilary House
Putnam
Pigs Ignore Jets in Lincoln Study
The Air Force asks the Agriculture Department to study jet noise effects on pigs at Lincoln Nebraska. Early findings show pigs show no outward symptoms beyond momentary fright, occasional starts, and gentle ear waggling in reaction to the jet sounds.
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Lincoln, Neb
Air Force
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Warning to Wives Sparks Police Court Protest
Hartford police court prosecutor James N. Egan criticized wives who trigger police action only to refuse to testify, saying they seek sympathy and tie up officers, then refuse testimony. The appeal ends with a Red Cross appeal.
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Hartford, Conn
James N. Egan
Retail trade gains in New England apparel and autos
Boston reports from Dun and Bradstreet show retail and trade rising above the year earlier period. Men's and women's apparel drove the gain with fashion accessories and millinery, while new and used cars held near last week's level. White dress shirts and jackets remain top men’s items.
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Boston
Etéama
Dun & Branstreet, Inc
Time for Patience in Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn Care
Dr. Robert W. Schery explains germination speeds for Kentucky Bluegrass seed depend on moisture temperature and air. Ideal warmth 65 to 70 degrees yields quicker sprouting. shallow covering and light watering prevent air exclusion while mulch aids moisture retention. Patience and proper fertilization 10-5-5 help future turf establishment.
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Cmes
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