Shangri La opens in Boston with Ayres in Shangri La
Shangri La a new musical based on Lost Horizon opens a three week Boston run at the Shubert Theatre starting May 1. Lew Ayres stars with Martyn Green and Harold Lang. Producers Fryer and Carr present the show with a cast including Jack Cassidy Susan Cabot and others. The book music and lyrics are by Hilton Warren and Lawrence.
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Shangri-La
James Hilton
Lew Ayres
Martyn Green
Harold Lang
Shubert Theatre
Boston
Robert Fryer
Lawrence Carr
Len Ayres
Pal Joey
Ayres
Jack Cassidy
Susan Cabot
Alice Ghost Holloway
Carol
Berry Kroeger Ag Cohan
Jerome Lawrence
Robert E. Lee
Harry Warren
Marshall Jamison
Donald Saddler
Irene Sharaff
Remembering the Old Timers by Kathy Kuntz
Mrs. Kathy Kuntz of Car rier Oklahoma recalls growing up on a farm. She describes helping shear sheep pick geese make feather beds split bonnets and knitting wool stockings. She mentions family members and tales of Harmon Newberry and Harmon New from Oklahoma to California and the Santa Fe Trail.
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Kathy Kuntz
Carrier
Oklahoma
Dad
Lena Carter
Galena
Kansas
Harmon
John Newberry
Harmon New- Lerry
California
Grandpa Harmon
Santa Fe
McAllister
Texas
West Texas
Battle of Gettysburg Opens on July First 1863
The Civil War clash at Gettysburg began on July 1 1863 as Union and Confederate forces engaged in a pivotal three day battle. Cited actions at surrounding hills and streets marked the opening phase of a turning point in the conflict.
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Gettysburg
Housepower and wiring bottlenecks loom in homes
A Barnesboro Star editorial warns that 20 million American homes need modernized wiring as appliance use grows. It details risks of skimpy wiring, symptoms of failures, and the need for better electrical infrastructure to power new devices. From the Duncannon Record an opinion argues presidential primary ballots improve voter choice and reflect delegates' instructions.
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Barnesboro Star
Barnesboro
Pennsylvania
Varirca
Duncannon Record
Duncannon
Local Police Chiefs Back Bank Safety Measures in Salem Meeting
Massachusetts Police Relief Association meeting at Hawthorne House in Salem drew chiefs Michael J. Foley Acton Robert E. Kelley Concord and Michael Zaporeski Maynard. They urged legislation to boost bank security with armed guards and related measures. The text also notes the U S dog population at 22 506 000 and 2 800 hospitals.
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Acton
Massachusetts Police Relief Association
Hawhorne House
Salem
Michael J. Foley
Robert E. Kelley
Concord
Michael Zaporeski
Maynard
United States
Experienced manager sought for government stock and parts control
Experienced candidate needed to manage government stock and issue parts. Responsibility includes stock and parts control, with congenial working conditions. Transportation arranged if necessary.
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Necesener
Mock Marriage staged by Acton Grange group
Lincoln Grange of P. of f. will present the winning team from a recent program in A Mock Marriage at Acton Grange Tuesday evening. The all male team defeated the women’s team which presented A Men’s Fashion Show.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Grange
P. of .F
Acton Grange
Freda Comely
Bedford
Bella Morse
Roxborough
Harris Cripps
Sudbury
Dennis Pendolari
Frederick M. Spooner
Allston Riley
Albert
Bedford Women’s Evening Alliance Elects New President
The Bedford Women’s Evening Alliance met at Mrs. Lewis G. Webber’s home. Mrs. Lawrence Mansur conducted the meeting. Mrs. Bruce Pollack was named the new president. Last week Rev. David C. Pohl of Bedford Fleet Parish Church exchanged pulpits with Rev. Ernest Cassara of the Unitarian Church of Billerica.
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Lewis G. Webber
Billerica Read
Lawrence Mansur
Bruce Pollack
David C. Pohl
Bedford Fleet Parish Church
Ernest Cassara
Unitarian Church of
Billerica
Forever Eve in Hartford Courtship Drama
A tense street scene between Mildred and Howard ends with a fright at a park lake, where a snake sighting spurs Howard to comfort Mildred. The quarrel over engagement and stubbornness reveals underlying family tensions despite their closeness.
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Cora Emmons
Joe Baker
Hartford
Mildred
Howard Owens
Davig
Dave
Florence
Howard
Park Lake
Carlisle Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Brick Schoolhouse
Carlisle Boy Scouts of Carlisle hold their weekly meeting at the brick schoolhouse tonight at 7 30 in charge of Scoutmaster Robert F Lauder. Spring activities are planned. St Elizabeth's mission members on Bedford road are advised of the Feast of the Ascension on May 10 with mases to be announced Sunday. A Carlisle Congregational Church delegation went to Randolph Friday night for the Camp Fireside reunion and supper program. Dunstable Grange hosted the Past Lecturers Circle with State Deputy Edward R Stephen presiding and Francis Ford in charge.
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Robert F. Lauder
St. Elizabeth’s Mission
Bedford Road
Carlisle Congregational Church
Randolph
Dunstable Grange
Edward R. Stephen
Russell Street
Francis Ford
Lexington
County
Camp Middlesex
Ashby
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
West Acton
Coming Events of The Week At Concord
Concord's weekly roster lists activities from Thursday to Wednesday. Highlights include a junior high science fair at the school hall, a State Armory drill, Wells Hall holiday program, DeMolay whist, rummage sale at Emerson Hospital, D A R luncheon in Groton, Rainbow Assembly at Masonic Temple, and a West Concord square dance at Harvey Wheeler School.
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State Armory
Wells A. Hall Memorial
Masonic Temple
Emerson Hospital
Qld
Concord
D.A. R
Groton
Concord Rainbow
West Concord
First U S Troops Sail for France in World War I
The United States begins deploying forces to Europe during World War I with the arrival of troops sailing for France on March 26 1917. This milestone marks the transition to active American participation in the conflict.
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United States
France
Rail campaign gadgets and the whistle stop
A look back at political trains and the evolution of the whistle stop. Warren G. Harding first used an electric loudspeaker on a presidential special amid playful rail lore. The piece notes two kinds of specials for presidents and candidates and outlines security differences.
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United Press
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Ivan
Jis
American Railr
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Douglas
Abe
United States
Secret Service
New Ty Fori New Ty Fori Acton ough Belgiong Committee
M. Schwartz, English teacher in a school, effective 1856. He studied at American College and studied English at an institution. He previously taught at Chelsea High for two years.
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Acton _ough Belgiong
M. Schwartz
Effi
Schwarcegsree Withy
Ameri College
Gree
Engl
Chelsea High
How to Tack a Damp Ironing Board Cover Tight
The guide advises placing a damp cover over the board and securing it firmly. Use tacks or staples to hold the cover in place while it cools, ensuring a smooth, snug fit for easy ironing.
Sugar in Gasoline Strands Four Cars and Bus Driver
Four motorists and a school bus driver in Nunica Michigan found their vehicles failed to start after someone poured sugar into their gasoline. Authorities investigated the incident and searched for a suspect.
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Sweet Gas
Nunica, Mich
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