First County in State Tops Million Inhabitants
First County in the state surpasses one million population for the first time, reaching 1,064,599 in 1950. Supervisor Downey reports a 93,179 gain over the decade, the largest in fourteen Massachusetts counties, lifting Middlesex County’s density from 1,171.8 to 1,264.2 per square mile.
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Unill
Joseph F. Downey
Srict
A. Fee
Lowney
Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Ribbon Hijack Confuses North Carolina Fair
A fragmentary report notes a calf event where a character tied a white ribbon on a calf and a blue ribbon calf caused confusion amid a ribbon display. The text is garbled but implies a ribbon competition or misidentification at a county fair.
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Rex Sudderth
Emsey Heifer
Vercome
Bovine
Russell on presidential speeches and family meals analogy
Rep Howard S Russell compares presidential speeches to food columns in the Women's Page. He likens elaborate speeches to artfully garnished dishes and argues families prefer simple, reliable meals and daily meat loaf, hamburg, and haddock for strength.
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Howard S. Russell
10Th
Middlesex
Frideyadl
Candidates Run a Campaign of Artificial Issues and Name Calling
A reader condemns daily pressured speeches from candidates, accusing them of ghostwriting, mudslinging, and chasing hot issues. The writer urges sober focus on real national and world challenges, calling for restraint and respect for public office. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
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Sean
United States
Commonwealth
Taxpayer seeks tax boost after cotton gin revival
Indianola Mississippi resident John Hough told the city council his taxes were too low for his gin. Drought earlier kept the plant closed, but improved crop prospects led him to reopen and request a higher assessment.
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Indianola
Miss
U.P
John Hough
Hough
Cross Movement Accidents Warn Drivers at Intersections
Massachusetts Safety Council warns that intersections can be as dangerous as railroad crossings. Drivers should yield and avoid insisting on me first to prevent cross movement collisions at road junctions.
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Massachusetts Safety Council
Entertaining Singlehanded by Elinor Parker review
A review of Elinor Parker's Entertaining Singlehanded from Thomas Y. Crowell New York 2.00 reviews how to host solo or with minimal help. It covers planning utensils shopping ahead and smart time use for small apartments and busy hosts offering practical tips for impressive simple meals.
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Korea
Elinor Parker
Thomas Y. Crowel
New York
Thomas Y. Crowell
Warning to Pedestrians from Massachusetts Safety Council
The Massachusetts Safety Council warns pedestrians that drivers may be wrong but pedestrians can be hurt. It urges STOP and LOOK before crossing streets to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Massachusetts Safety Council
Funeral Held For Frank A. Smith In Marlboro
Marlboro funeral service for Frank A. Smith a longtime city resident who died suddenly at a son’s home in Maynard was held Thursday at the Gage funeral home. Rev. John Cummings of First Church Congregational officiated with interment in Maplewood cemetery. Bearers included Frank A. Smith Jr Donald Swee Sven Johnson Ronald Milley Harold F. Smith and Frederick Tucker. Four daughters traveled from distant cities to attend: Mrs Donald Sweet Mes Perk Forest Illinois Mrs Lawrence Gaboury Biscayne Key Florida Mrs Ronald Milley Westwood and Mrs Sven Johnson Waltham and Harold Smith Sr of Maynard and Frank Smith Jr of Marlboro.
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Marlboro
Frank A. Smith
Maynard
Gage
John Cummings
First Church
Congregational
Maplewood Cemetery
Frank A. Smith, Jr
Donald Swee
Sven Johnson Ronald Milley
Harold F. Smith
Frederick Tucker
Donald Sweet
Perk Forest
Illinois
Lawrence Gaboury
Biscayne Key
Florida
Ronald Milley
Westwood
Sven Johnson
Waltham
Harold
Frank, Jr
Two-Pound Green Mountain Potato Grown in Vermont
Dena Sykes raises a Green Mountain potato in North Danville Vermont weighing two pounds and measuring six and a half inches long and five and a half inches wide.
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North Danville
U.P
Dena Sykes
Green Mountain
Be a Fire Warden during forest fire season
The Massachusetts Safety Council urges caution during dry forest conditions as summer heat increases fire risk. The message stresses personal protection and responsible behavior for readers in woods and on highways to prevent fires.
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Massachusetts Safety Council
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