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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
8
Visitors can tour the new regional operating center from 9 40 a m to 9 00 p m daily except November 28. Guides explain the dial switch and operator work at the switches shown on seven hilltop stations. The exhibit "Looking on With the Bell" demonstrates relay of signals from seven stations.
The quartermaster's office at Fort Lewis Washington published a list of articles found in the pockets of Army uniforms sent during a month period. Items included 25 wallets seven wrist watches six fountain pens three pairs of glasses three prayer pieces and one marriage line.
The article explains daffodils differ mainly by trumpet size from large trumpet varieties to poetical cups. Hybrid types mix sizes. large trumpets reach two feet with six inch flowers, three inch trumpets, colors mainly white and yellow. Daffodils thrive in fall planting, can be forced for indoor use, and require some care to avoid foliage being cut before bulb maturation.
A 1949 notice urges residents to join the Christmas Seal Sale effort to fight tuberculosis through volunteer work and donations. It highlights TB as a leading killer among 15 to 35 year olds and asks readers to respond to a letter arriving November 21 as part of a nationwide campaign.
The St Louis County historical society displayed a pioneer wooden water main that carried water from hillside springs into homes, illustrating early Duluth U.P. infrastructure and daily life.
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for Physical Science Aid to fill federal positions in Washington D C and nearby areas. The test covers chemistry physics metallurgy geology mathematics and other physical science branches except meteorology. higher grade jobs require 1 to 4 years of relevant experience with some branch focus. veterans age 18 to 62 are waived.
The Local Secretary John C Abats Marlboro Mass is located at the post office or from Civil Service regional offices or from the U S Civil Service Commission Washington 25 DC Applications should be sent to the Commission's Washington office and must be received not later than December 13 1949.
Detroit reports Nash automobile sales rose sharply in October despite coal and steel strikes. Doss said October volume topped prior Octobers by 403 percent over 1940 and 277 percent over 1941, with gains of 35.3 percent over 1946, 47.4 percent over 1947, and 420 percent above 1948.
A fragmentary OCR item appears to reference a wind related term and a quitting action. Readable content is limited. key names or places are not clearly present. The text lacks a complete narrative to establish a distinct event, person, or organization.
An old gentleman corrects a young man claiming he lost ten dollars, explaining it was a single ten dollar bill he misplaced, not ten smaller bills. The exchange underscores a simple error in currency value and memory.
A terse dialogue fragment shows a young man on his first date with someone new and a sharp, enigmatic reply about unfamiliar terms. The exchange hints at miscommunication and social tension in a quiet street setting.
A playful quarrel erupts as one asks Henry what is wrong and jokes that his beard cannot be tougher than the linoleum. The exchange carries a humorous tone with a hint of domestic wit.
The 1950 Concord High School senior class naming Daly as editor in chief for the yearbook The Oridge is announced. Daly known for cross country and track activities led by example with a leadership role among students including Mutty Olsen and King.
Fragmentary notes describe a juvenile being weeks old and named Woodie. The text hints at Woodie sleeping arrangements and candy, but lacks coherent facts or full context.
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