Flow and Decoration exhibition lights up Horticultural Hall
In Horticultural Hall a design exhibition titled Flow and Decoration showcases flowers in art objects from prints to ceramics marking the 125th anniversary of the Massachusetts Rural Society. The display runs October 24 to November with hours 6 to 10 pm opening night and 10 am to 10 pm on subsequent days.
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Yn White
Jamaica Plain
Thornton
London
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Mmimj
Massachusetts Rural Society
East
New
Eng
Radio Club Meeting Affects Public School Closures
A meeting of the Radio Club last Thursday at the civil defense center led to plans that public schools will close on October 29 for a teachers institute and will suspend activities on Armistice Day November 11.
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Loid “Radio Club
Civil Defense Rs
Teachers Institute
How To Books Teach Self Help And Living
Molly notes a surge of How To books in recent years covering DIY tasks from furniture making to bird houses while Mrs. insists on many volumes about living well. George argues ultimate responsibility lies within oneself to live happily with others, aided only by reading and reflection.
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Molly
George
Corinthian Lodge to Convene With New Worshipful Master
The Concord Corinthian lodge A F and A M will hold a meeting at the Masonic temple on Monday November 8 led by the new worshipful master Gilbert G Lawrence. Also reported are junior and senior high school group meetings at West Concord Union church with sponsors Mrs Edwin B Nylen and Mr and Mrs Philip Damon respectively.
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Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Gilbert G. Lawrence
West Concord Union Church
Edwin B. Nylen
Philip Damon
Efficiency expert finds quicker bed making method
An efficiency expert observes a housewife making a bed and demonstrates a faster routine by walking 56 feet instead of 386 feet, illustrating how to reduce steps in daily chores.
Lloyd Insures Weathervane for $100000
Lloyds of London insures the Old North United weathervane for 100000 as it tours nationwide starting November 3 to raise funds for restoring the Old North Church steeple felled by Hurricane Carol. The 1730 artifact will display in Boston at South Station then Grand Central in New York.
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Boston
Lloyd’s of London
New York
North Church
South Station
Grand Central Station
Charles H. Watkins
The
Lantern League
Lloyd's
Watkins
Paul Revere
Old North Church
Francis Warren Jr Finishes Fort Dix Training
Stow Francis Warren Jr of Crescent Street completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey and will return home Saturday for a two week furlough. Also noted: Mr and Mrs John Robblee of Greatoady plan to visit Terre Haute Indiana where their son Leslie former Stowe resident, announces birth of a daughter Leslie Katherine. A regional demographic note contrasts farm reliance in North America two of ten versus seven of ten in Asia and Africa.
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Francis Warren,Jr
Crescent Street
Fort Dix
New Jersey
John K. Robblee
Greatready
Terre Haute
Indiana
Leslie
Stowe
Leslie Katherine
North America
Asia
Africa
Goldwyns new batch of Goldwyn girls sought for 1954 film
Hollywood. Producer Samuel Goldwyn announced a beauty search for a fresh group of Goldwyn girls to star in Guys and Dolls. Casting will begin in 30 days with 16 jobs, emphasizing discreet beauty over heavy cosmetics as he selects from applicants.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Spain
Origi
First Army launches winter safety drive
Governors Island announces Drive Safely This Winter to reduce accidents among eight state First Army personnel. Commanders will provide two hours of safe driving instruction per vehicle operator with sessions in Vermont New Hampshire Maine and northern New York by October 1954 and rest of New England by mid November. A second one hour refresher is planned across the First Army by January 15 1955. Eleven safety rules cover vehicle checks weather traction speed signaling braking and staying alert.
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Governors Island
First Army
New York
New Jersey
New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
New York State
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
First_ Army
Alion
Auxiliary 15 Prepares for Vets Yuletide Gifts
Massachusetts American Legion Auxiliary units collect and prepare 30,000 gifts for hospitalized veterans families in the state. Gift shops open November 30 with thousands of volunteers aiding over 6,000 veterans. Gifts cover fathers, mothers, children, and other relatives and will be mailed to patients or delivered bedside.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Northampton
Rutland Heights
Bedford
Brockton
West Roxbury
Boston V.A
Massachusetts Soldiers’ Home
Kolyoke Soldiers’ Home
Remoers
Friends
Massachusets
Onop
Iity
Akroyd- Benes
Angus Kiligas
Lenox
Wanda Dolan
Connecticut man donates blood in lieu of speeding fine
Westport police reported Edward J. Onuska, convicted of speeding, asked to donate a pint of blood to the Red Cross instead of paying a $14 fine. The request was approved by authorities.
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Westport, Conn
Edward J. Onuska
Goldwyn Revives Goldwyn Girl Tradition for Beauty
Producer Samuel Goldwyn discusses reviving the Goldwyn girl tradition noting the appeal of beauty over specific measurements. He cites past graduates like Paulette Goddard Lucille Ball and Laraine Day who gained fame and high-profile matches. The 1946 tour of England and South America sparked attention.
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Nated
Eddie Cantor
Paulette Goddard
Virginia Bruce
Lucille Ball
Virginia Mayo
Jinx Falkenberg
Betty Grable
Frances Gifford
Laraine Day
England
South America
William Wellman
Alfred Newman
Goldwyn
Bedford OES meeting notes and upcoming church auction
The Bedford Paul Revere Chapter OES held a regular meeting at Town Hall with Mrs. Leonard Bean presiding. Refreshments were served. Plans continue for the Church of Christ auction on November 13 run by the Ball & Chain Club to fund the building. Miss Marjorie Isner led the Christian Endeavor at First Parish Unitarian Church. Attending the Woburn Association meeting from the Church of Christ were several members and the pastor Rev. Marvin L. Derby.
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Paul Revere Chapter
O.E.S
Leonard Bean
Church of Christ
Ball & Chain Club
Christian Endeavor
First Parish Unitarian Church
Marjorie Isner
Woburn Association
Harold I. Wellington
James C. Richardson
Harold Brady
Allysn S. Winslow
Abbot R. Webber
Marvin L. Derby
New England Conservatory Chorus Opens Season at deCordova
Lorna Cooke deVaron leads the New England Conservatory Alumni Chorus in a deCordova Museum concert on Friday at 8 30 p m. The program includes madrigals folk songs spirituals and Poulenc mass excerpts with Marilyn Zoller as soprano soloist.
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Lorna Cook deVaron
deCordova Museum
Lincoln
Lorna Cooke deVaron
New England Conservatory
Conservatory
Cooke de Varon
Po Symphony Hall
deVaron
New England
Tory
Hugh Ross
Concord Rainbow Girls Plan Hobo Party and Whist
Concord Rainbow Girls announce a Hobo Party and whist to be held at the Masonic Temple on Saturday October 30 at 7 pm during the next regular meeting presided by Miss Dardana Berry of Acton worthy advisor. A military whist party and food safe event are planned for Saturday November 6 at 8 pm with public admission.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Dardana Berry
Acton
Keep America Beautiful Estimates Litter Cleanup Cost
Keep America Beautiful reports that the United States spends about 30 million dollars annually to clean litter along highways and in parks. Untidy behavior by individuals drives the expense and cleanup needs across the nation.
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Keep America Beautiful
U. S
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