Silver Lining in Forest Fire Cloud
The governor signs a statewide forest bill to enlarge state owned forests by 5000 acres. The Massachusetts Forestry Association notes fires burned 20 000 acres due to horsemen winds and carelessness. A new patrol and funding scheme aims to curb losses and boost electric service and employment across states.
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Haris A. Reynolds
Massachusetts Forestry Asation
Four Horsemen
Mara
Drouth
Eettown
Apia
Sca
Massachusetts Forestry Association
Forest Services
Iwi
Pates
Full Width Road More Practical Advocated
Farm to market roads should be extended with full width pavement rather than half width. Experts warn half measures cost more than practical. Aspirations and road oils aid low cost construction for year round farm relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Farm Bureau Federation
Building For A Better Country Ten Largest Projects
A fragment discusses ten major national projects tied to electric light power and infrastructure. The piece outlines ambitious plans and the broader goal of national improvement through enhanced electric facilities and related public works.
PTA Pre School Round Up progress in Sudbury planned at Center School
The Parent-Teachers Association committee in Sudbury reports progress on the pre school round up to be held at Center School late next month. It aims for six year olds born in 1930 to attend and to provide medical examinations by a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dentistry with guidance to parents on corrections.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Nathan Gillette
Roland Eaton
Walter Labarre
Leonard B. Stiles
Red
Concord Rd
Philadelphia
Washington
Maynard Couple Quietly Observe 5th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Perry of Acton Street will quietly observe the 5th anniversary of their marriage on Thursday May 22.
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Joseph E Perry
Acton Street
Mrs Emma E Jones of South Acton Dies at 74
Mrs Emma E Jones wife of Samuel Jones of South Acton died yesterday at her home aged 74 Funeral services set for 2 30 Thursday afternoon with burial in Woodlawn Compton note incorrect site not confirmed
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Emma E. Jones
Samuel Jones
South Acton
Surial
Woodlawn .Com
Billerica takes undisputed lead in Middlesex League
Billerica claimed first place by beating Maynard 7 to 2 in what was described as a dominant performance last evening at Billerica. Woodson had two hits, Grady made a spectacular catch, and Boulden contributed two doubles as Maynard struggled with multiple errors and weak fielding.
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Billerica
Maynard T
Woodson
Grady
Boulden
Maynard
Letty Dolan
Dolan and Woodeon
Jerney
Lehto
Mrs Rogers Keeps Busy with Farmers' Bulletins and Veterans Work
Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers, Republican of Massachusetts, reported to constituents that since July 1, 1929, she filled 87 968 Farmers Bulletin requests, exceeding allotments. A Washington Post letter praises her role in studying veterans needs amid a sweeping building program and unification plan.
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Edith Norrie Rogers
Washington Post
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Bureau
Pension Bureau
Rogers
O’ Hoover
Williamson Hill
Walter Reed
Congress
Woman's 100th birthday marks milestone in glasses history
Chicago report on Mrs Ernestina Ross who recently celebrated her 100th birthday and recalled starting to wear glasses at that time. She now needs them only occasionally and hopes to live another century. She has four children and 36 grandchildren.
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Chicago
INS
Ernestina Ross
Birthday party honors long life and many descendants
Mrs Koss celebrated a birthday with 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren in attendance. She was born in Zizmburg, Germany.
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Koss
Zizmburg
Germany
Poppies Made By Disabled Veterans Aid Poppy Drive
The Buddy Poppy sale by Veterans of Foreign Wars to be held statewide on May 24 features poppies crafted by disabled veterans in government hospitals. The effort supports the National Home for Widows of Veterans and other hospital programs. Governor Allen and Cardinal Connell endorse the drive, with White House backing and a uniform green label authenticating each flower.
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White House
Hoover
Eaton, Rapids, Mich
Frank
G Allen
Cardinal Connell
Harry Levi
E ‘Tubs
Hs Eaders
Beekeeping Emphasized for Apple Pollination in Middlesex
Agricultural stations prove bees essential for pollination of most apple varieties. Middlesex County growers back this, noting practical gains from package bees. Extension Service cites five pound packages per acre as a cost effective pollination method despite potential winter loss.
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Middlesex County
Middlesex County Extension Service
Allister F. MacDougall
Tts
Extension Service
Schedule Revision Moves City Team Opponent
Marlboro Owning notes a schedule change in the Blackstone Valley League. City Team will host Whitinsville this Saturday replacing the Worcester nine as previously announced.
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Marlboro
Blackstone Valley League
Whitinsville
Worcester
City Team Opens Season With Star Pitcher Loftus In Debut
Manager Pete Peltier unveils a strong lineup for the City nine for the opening game. Freddie Loftus of Concord gets the pitching assignment after a standout season in the Boston Twilight league. The lineup features Manning, M Manning, Cy Kenney, Joe Evans, Hank Lavelle, Denny Kelley, Carl Craig Jr, Dick Denoncourt, with Loftus backed by a capable battery. Fans expect a victorious start at Prospect Park as the nine click together.
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Pete” Peltier
City
Peltier
Manning
M. Manning
Cy Kenney
Joe Evans
Hank Lavelle
J.f
Denny Kelley
Carl Craig Jr
Dick Denoncourt
Freddie Loftus
Concord
Dick Sawyer
Independents
Prospect Park
Loftus
Calbre
Norumbega Park Opens with Silvertown Cord Orchestra
Norumbega Park starts its 34th season with the Silvertown Cord orchestra in the new Totem Pole ballroom at Auburndale. Pat Callahan leads the eleven musician group from the Great Lakes region as the first New England tour act under MCA policy rotating orchestras every two weeks. Band concerts are slated for Sundays in the ball room.
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Norumbega
Silvertown Cord
Auburndale
Pat Callahan
Great Lakes
Ths
Silvertown
New England
WJR
WEAF
WEBR
WDBJ
CBC
Callahan
Totem Pole
Norumbega Park
Music Corporation of America
Too Many Sophisticated Boys And Not Enough Individual
New York report discusses a proposed Litchfield Connecticut school aiming to preserve individuality in boyhood. John Newton Woorman cites over sophistication among seven to fourteen year olds and argues for a nature oriented, less chauffeur influenced education with an advisor board of distinguished educators.
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John Newton -Woorman
Litchfield
Conn
Amercan
Young Forman
Sonnenberg and Diglane To Meet In Titular Bout
New England eyes focus on the Garden as Dynamite Sonnenberg defends his heavyweight title and a $10,000 belt against Henri Diglane in a two of three falls bout before a large audience. Diglane trains at Toland’s Gym as he seeks another upset, while undercard bouts feature Zbyszko, Koloff, Wagner, and Stray versus Count Zarynoff.
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New England
The
Garden
Gus Sonnenberg
Henri Diglane
Diglane
Toland
Gustae Goat
Mr. Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg
Bowser
Ed Stray
Count Zarynoff
Joe Waldek Zbyszko
Dan Koloff
France
Bob ‘Bi
Jack Wagner
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