New England Business Roundup Highlights Textiles and Tech
The roundup notes expansions at Peter, including a 2 million dollar balance for facilities and a 75 job increase as Fall River reopens with new equipment. It mentions Concord mills, Maine and Vermont Santa Claus attractions, Royal Typewriters finish upgrade, and a Mill loop plug from Miller Electric for easier disconnection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabury Stanton
Fall River
Miller Electric Co
Pawtucket
R.I
New England Council
Miler Electric
Royal
Invite Naval Reserve Officers to Open House
U S Naval Reserve officers not in a company are invited to a get acquainted and open house meeting of Composite Company 1 31 at 8 p m Thursday 3 October 1957 at the U S Quartermaster Research and Engineering Center Natick. Commander Stanley Chernack USNR and Mr William Christie will explain current and future plans for Navy Reserve commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy
U. S. Quartermaster Research and Engineering Center
Natick
Naval Reserve
U. S. Navy
Stanley Chernack
USNR
William Christie
First Naval District
Santa’s Land U S A and the seasonal mail surge
A brief note mentions the pest office anticipating heavy mail volume come Christmas. It notes its own cancellation or closure related to the season and references a place nicknamed Santa’s Land, U S A, implying a local landmark or attraction. The passage reflects holiday postal demands and a regional site name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa’s Land
U.S.A
Conquering Worry Inspires Crosby’s Blessings List
Harry Crosby of Augusta Maine rewrote his mindset after reading Dale Carnegie and hearing Bing Crosby sing Count Your Blessings. He began listing blessings first then worries and found a bulwark against fear. Since then he counts blessings to vanquish concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry Crosby
Augusta
Maine
Dale Carnegie
Bing Crosby
Harry Crosby
Composite Company Dominates First Naval District Competition
Composite Company commanded by Commander T. H. P. Whitney, USNR, Weston, organized in 1955, earned top honors in its first year among Composite Companies in the First Naval District. It comprises about 30 officers across all ranks including Doctors Dentists Lawyers and Salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. P. Whitney
USNR
Weston
First Naval District
Community Leaders Meet Across Framingham Area
Leaders in the Greater Framingham Natick Concord Lexington Wellesley Newton Waltham Weston and Wayland hold meetings twice monthly in winter and once a month in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Framingham- Natick Area
Concord
Lexington
Wellesley
Newton
Waltham, Weston
Wayland
Whale disrupts beach baseball as live whale washes ashore
A Tokyo UP-A youth game on a beach at Cisu was halted after a hazard appeared in the infield when a live whale washed ashore and cut the diamond from first to third base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Cisu
Sneaky borers threaten weakest trees in pest warning
J M Benson of the Davey Tree Expert Co. warns borers target stressed trees. Proper care—adequate feeding, watering in dry weather, and removing dead wood—helps trees resist infestation. Dogwoods apples lindens and poplars are common targets. damage appears next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Benson
Davey Tree Expert Co
Young pickpocket arrested by would be victim
A 16 year old Singaporean pickpocket named Tan Kim Honk was arrested by Constable Osman bin Ibrahim after targeting his first intended victim on Monday. The incident highlights early recklessness in a youth case and underscores police vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Tan Kim Honk
Osman bin Ibrahim
Rug Woolens at 50c a Pound in All Colors
The Rug House offers heavy and medium weight rug woolens at 50 cents per pound in all colors. Large pieces and braided rugs available, made to order. Open seven days from 9 to 9 at Car Shaker Lane and Newtowne Road, Wittleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RUG House
Shaker Lane
Newtowne Road
Wittleton
Tips on Touring Car Noises Signal Trouble
A compact guide notes common car noises and their possible causes. Snapping may indicate a cracked distributor head or faulty sparkplug insulator, a squawk suggests a loose fan belt, birds chirping hints at a dry power steering pump, explosive muffler noise points to valve seating or timing, a steady rear axle hum to misadjusted pinion gear, and chattering brakes or squealing tires to worn bearings or misalignment. Listen closely while driving to prevent costly repairs.
Instant Spuds Good for Deep Fat Fry
New York report notes instant mashed potato serves as a substitute for flour or bread crumbs in deep fat frying of chicken croquettes and vegetables. It also acts as a thickener for soups stews and gravies using 1 to 3 tablespoons per cup of liquid for desired thickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNew York
First New England Paper Mill Opened in Milton 1828
The first paper mill in New England began operations in Milton Massachusetts in 1828 near the Neponset River mouth. This milestone marks the region's early industrial development and the start of American paper production in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Milton
Mass
Neponset River
Rummage Sale Aids MS Society In Boston Event
Maynard and Acton residents join national effort as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts its annual rummage sale at Horticultural Hall in Boston on October 12. Last year’s sale raised about $5000 for MS research and services. In Maynard contact Mrs. Walter Carbone and in Acton contact Mrs. Charles Foreman for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
National
Maynard
Walter Carbone
Charles Foreman
H.lk
Lincoln's Scouts Open Season at Smith School
Lincoln-Troop 27 Boy Scouts held their first meeting of the season at Smith School with scoutmaster Robert Spence. Assistant leaders included Michael Chase Chester Legere Stephen Her bel Melvin Burns and Roy Flewelling. They plan weekly meetings Wednesdays at 7 15 pm at Smith School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boy Scouts
Smith School
Robert Spence
Michael Chase
Chester Legere
Stephen Herbel
Melvin Burns
Roy Flewelling
Thebalos Gen
Flewelling
Smith
Clothing drive overflows in Berlin aid plan
West Berliners gathered so much clothing for Hungarians that 50 tons remained after the Red Cross closed its aid program. Officials will distribute the surplus to about 10,000 East German refugees and under privileged West Berliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
International Red Cross
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Peter
Re- 4 Council, S
A. N
St.a
Nger
Th Turing Co
Rial Park
Ted
Hathaway River
England
Ich
Ile
Il Service, Inc
Concord’ Mass
New York City
Rickefeller Center
Putney
Vermont
Saita’s
Route 5
Santa
Junior
Reformatory
New Route 2
Tami
L Co-op Society
jEase
EAITH
Lning Pharmacy
Fort Dix
N.J
Central Auto Rebuilders
Central St. Tel
North American van Lines
MacDonald Moving & Storage, Inc
Franklin St
Framingham
Smokey” Doucette
Sudbury
John and
Jane Strickland
BISDA
PAN Bisda
Chéstnut St
Olympic
Framingham Building Wrecking Co., Inc
Pond St
Trinity
Ashland
B&h Aluminum Products
Northboro
Exeter
U. S
Marlboro Enterprise
Avton
Park & Sales
Boston Post
Rio
Marlboro
Charles French
Harry G. Saunders
Concord Ice Co
Walden Street
Concord Tel
United Co-operative Society
Main St
Carol Lanes Women’s Travel Authority
Maydale
Cal
Maydale Beverage Co
Glendale St
Maynard, Acton
Lincoln’s Scouts
Samuels
Waltham ST. Maynard
Alvin W. Wilbur
Alice Yellick
Maynard Twinoaks
Raytheon
Maynard Laboratory
Mrs. Mildred Smith
MR At
Twinoaks
Maynard, Mass
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