Carlisle Grange P of H installs new officers
Special Deputy Margaret A. Saare of Chelmsford and her staff installed the new officers of Carlisle Grange No. 402 in the Grange Hall last Wednesday evening. Names include Master Edna Sleeper Overseer Lawrence N Blanchard Lecturer Elsie Keyes and others with committee chairmen listed.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Grange
P. of H
Grange Hall
Margaret A. Saare
Chelmsford
Edna Sleeper
Lawrence N. Blanchard
Elsie Keyes
Edna Stacey
Chris Larsen
Recite Schoolcraft
Acton Community Notices Span Elections and Local Events
Local groups announce weekly town meetings and church activities in Acton Massachusetts. Highlights include the Natick Hudson Acton Board of Selectmen gatherings Tuesdays at 7 30, a St Elizabeth of taka Church paper drive October 28, Rose Hawthorne School fashion show, a Cancer Friday night event October 19, and a rummage sale October 13 at West Acton Baptist Church. The Little Theatre Workshop plans a program October 18 with a dress rehearsal October 1. Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranth meets October 19 at 8 at Town Hall with Mrs Ann Ogilvie presiding. Schools suspend classes Friday October 12 for a national holiday. Acton Lions Club launches a light bulb drive led by George Allen and Frank R Dickson to support eyesight research.
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Rose Hawthorne School Guild
Cancer
Nashoba Valley Court of
Amaranthe
Ann Ogilvie
North Acton
Farmers Prefer Alfalfa Hay for Feed at North Dakota College
The North Dakota Agricultural College notes farmers favor alfalfa hay for livestock feed due to its high yield palatability and rich nutrient profile including protein calcium and vitamins.
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The
North Dakota Agricultural College
Northeast Open Sheep Show set for Topsfield fairgrounds
The Middlesex and Essex County Sheep Breeders Association will host the sixth annual Northeast Open Sheep Show on Friday October 12 at 10 a m at Topsfield Fairgrounds. Judges are James Chadwick and Donald Grant. Trophies include Castle Hill Farm Showmanship Middelesex Essex Trophy and Alt Farm Trophy. Free admission. Open to grades and registered sheep.
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Concord
Topsfield
Middlesex
Essex County
James Chadwick
University of Massachusetts
Donald Grant
University of Connecticut
Castle Fill Farm
Alt Farm
New England
Sheen
Bedford Community News Highlights Local Events and Education
Lorraine Silvester, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Silvester of Page Road, entered the Newston College of Sacred Heart and graduated last June from a coastal school. First Friday Masses were celebrated at St Michael's Church by Rev Harold Merriott and Rev Arthur Flynn. Local Lions Club plans an annual light bulb campaign for eye research with Fred Keough as chairman. Miss Inor Christensen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hermann Christensen, has entered Boston University to pursue a nursing degree after studying at the Medical Center in New York. Local United Workers meeting featured guest speaker Miss Shirley, who spoke on the Grenfell Mission in Labrador. Tea was hosted by Mrs Edward F Pike and Mrs Roderick D MacLean. A Sunday unit and preparations were discussed for a First Parish event on October aunt and ash.
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Lorraine Silvester
Theodore Silveser
Page Road
Newston Coleg of
Sacred Heart
Coasead School
St. Michael’s Church
Harold Merriott
Arthur Flynn
United Workers
Church of Christ
Shirley Eoon
Grenfell Mission
Labrador
Edward F. Pike
Roderick D. MacLean
Lions Club
Fred Keough
Old Billerica Road
Lnor Christensen
Hermann E. Christensen
Sunset Road
Boston University
New York
Bazaar date set by First Religious Society Unitarian
The First Religious Society Unitarian schedules its annual bazaar for Saturday November 17 at the church with public invitation. Boy Scouts Troop 36 meet at the brick school house tonight led by Scoutmaster Robert F. Lauder.
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First Religious Society
Unitarian
Boy Scouts
Robert F. Lauder
West Concord
Work Continues on Concord Street Route 126
Carlisle highway officials under Superintendent Edward J. Clark oversee ongoing improvement work on Concord street formerly designated Route 126.
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Concord Street
Carlisle Highway Speaciens
Edward J. Clark
Farm products mostly moved by truck in U.S. system
The statement notes that about 99 percent of U S tobacco, 97 percent of milk, 96 percent of poultry eggs and corn and 91 percent of grain are transported to market by truck, highlighting the reliance on road haulage for major farm commodities.
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U. S
Social Security to Combine Some Couple Benefits in One Check
Norman A. Keyes of the Waltham District Social Security office announced that some elderly couples will receive their benefits in a single family check. The change applies when wives filed claims within the last month and live at the same address as their retired husbands, and neither has own work-based old age insurance. Separate checks will continue where planned couples do not meet these conditions or where incompetence to handle funds is noted.
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Norman A. Keyes
Waltham District
Social Security Office
K .Keyes
Velit
Mr. Keyes
Social Security Administration
Es Valde
Inflation and wage hikes loom in steel industry pact
The Barnesboro Star discusses higher wages won by steel workers and the potential ripple of price increases across auto and industrial goods. Analysts caution inflationary trends, noting steel prices could rise $10 to $32 a ton and lift consumer costs while aiming for steady output and job activity.
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Barnesboro Star
Barnesboro
Pennsylvania
United “Steel
U. S
di Ar
Maryland Dairy Herd Tops National Honor List
The Holstein Friesen herd at Beltsville Maryland led the United States in the national honor list for dairy breeding with 1477 points. For 35 years the herd has followed a standard feeding and management program at the Agricultural Research Center. Credit goes to H H Fohrman who directed USDA dairy breeding at Beltsville since 1921 until his retirement July 1 of this year.
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Concord
United States Department of Agriculture
Beltsville
Maryland
United States
Agricultural Research Center
Eltsville
Ihen H. Fohrman
U.S.D.A
Social Security office plans roll out checks trial
The new combined husband and wife check procedure will not be extended to all elderly couples or the social security rolls before September 1956. For more information contact the Waltham District Office at Marlboro Police Station Wednesdays noon to 3 pm, Concord Post Office Fridays 11 am to 12 noon, and Maynard Town House Fridays 2:30 pm to 4 pm.
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Waltham District
Marlboro
Concord Post Office
Maynard Town House
Fertilizer Tip: Chicwet Soot For Gardens and Pots
A gardener notes that chicwet soot serves as a good fertilizer for garden beds and potted plants. The tip highlights its usefulness in promoting healthy growth and soil conditioning.
G O P Rally in Lexington Sees Local Guest Speaker
Several from this town as well as Bedford and Concord attended the recent G O P rally in Lexington where Lieut. Gov. Sumner G Whittier was the guest speaker. Jonathan P Bartel, son of Mr and Mrs William E Bartel of 12 Robin Road Weston, has entered New Hampton School in New Hampshire.
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Bedford
Concord
Lexington
Sumner G. Whittier
Jonathan P. Bartel
William E. Bartel
Robin Road
Weston
New Hampton School
New Hampshire
Reverend Fairbanks to take sabbatical in Washington DC
The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks professor of theology at Episcopal Theological School Cambridge will spend six months in Washington DC attending the College of Preachers at Washington Cathedral. The family moves from Weston Road Lincoln to Cambridge November 1 to occupy a campus house 12 Phillips Place. They have four children Jonathan 17 Jennifer 15 Peter 12 Pamela 8. Local Grange members learn Middlesex Central Pomona officers installation will be held in Lexington next Wednesday at 8 o clock. Church Service League members welcomed at Rev Morris R Robinsons home along with Rev John Golding rector of the Church of Our Redeemer Chestnut Hill and Mrs Golding.
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Rollin J. Fairbanks
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Washington
D.C
College of Preachers
Washington Cathedral
Weston Road
Lincoln
Phillips Place
Jonathan
Jennifer
Peter
Pamela
Middlesex Central Pome
Lexington
Church Service League
Morris R. Robinson
John Golding
Church of Our Redeemer
Chestnut Hill
Golding
Leaf Lettuce Richer in Vitamin A Than Head Lettuce
A study notes leaf lettuce provides about ten times the vitamin A of head lettuce and offers greater amounts of minerals and other nutrients in fresh produce.
Livestock Meeting Set for October at Local Extension
Francie G. Steeren, agricultural agent for Middlesex County Extension, announces a two day cattle and dairy session in October. Sessions cover breeding methods, pedigree influence, record analysis, sire selection, and discussion. Open to all dairy and beef farmers to review current best practices and improve herds.
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Concord
B’ Reed
Francie G. Steeren
Dlesex ‘County Extension
Ittleton
Iker
University of Setts
Waite
Tanle
Baker and Gaunt
Tanley Gaunt
Louis Baker
Stanley Gaunt
Mentzer Sai
Carlisle Historical Society Fall Meeting Highlights Watch History
The Carlisle Historic Society met in the Historical Room at LenBor Public Library for its fall session. Guest speaker H. Wyman of Waltham presented The History of Watch-Making in the United States while members shared antique watches. Officers include President Mrs. Jay, Vice President James C. and Treasurer Mrs. Earl G. Emery with curators Mrs. Clarence Campbell, Mrs. Conant, James A. Patch, and Donald A. Lapham among others.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Historical Society
lenBor Public Library
Forester H. Wyman
Waltham
United States
Jay
Goldsmith
James C
HOMEMAKER OFFERS TIPS ON BEING SAVVY WITH BEEF PRICES
Concord homemaker notes higher beef costs and predicts prices will stay high. She advises shoppers to choose less popular cuts, favor ground beef, roasts per serving, and include variety meats like liver to stretch budgets.
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Concord
Marion de Roce
Middlesex County Extension Service
Disabled Americans Press Employers to Reevaluate Pre Employment Examinations
During National Employ the Handicapped Week, leaders urged employers to reassess pre employment medical exams, arguing such tests unfairly screen out capable workers. Massachusetts DAV Commander Jerome P. Tray said bias persists and urged focusing on what disabled workers can do. He warned fears over compensation rates influence hiring and urged removal of artificial barriers.
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Jerome P. Tray
Massachusetts Daw
DAV
Eee
V Ap
Ins Insurance
Troy
Miss Madeline E Prescrf Leads 1957 Missile Program Team
Miss Madeline E Prescrf of 4 Hilda Road Bedford has been named to help direct the Ray theon Heather Capen 1957 Red Pete the Missile project, joining a team advancing the defense program.
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Madeline E. Prescrf
Hilda Road
Bedford
Raytheon
New York CIFS System Figures Highlight Seeming Discrepancy
A notation shows 1,531.48 es in the New York CIFS Sand system. The entry appears as a standalone figure with unclear context and no accompanying explanation of its meaning or source.
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New York
Cifs
Scout Banquet Highlights National Rally At H cotl
The Saturday banquet celebrated a major Scouting event with 1 200 attendees and volunteers. Speakers included district leaders from Finance Health and Activities as the program featured a film on a 15 year old Scout from Texas and remarks by Field Executive How Field and others.
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Legion 1 of America
Sco
Colt
Parry
Wentworth
How
George Kent
Joseph
Porhood
Warland
Robert Ber
Ee Theodore
Uelmittee
Csistant
Ocon
Robert "Rossman
Herbert Bt Bruce Ma
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St. Elizabeth of Taka
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Acton Lions Clube
George Allen
Frank R. Dickinson
F. Deane
Eyesight Research Fund
Carlisle Cubs
George A. Clark
Charles M. Massey
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U.S. Air Force
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SFL
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Fee Douglas
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