Army recruiting units to attend county fairs in Massachusetts
The United States Army Recruiting Service plans booth exhibits at Essex Agricultural Society Fair in Topsfield from September 11 to 14 with Sergeant William A Pritchard and Corporal Frank C Doherty in charge. A decorated recruiting truck, free literature, and a portable motion picture show will accompany the display. They will also attend the Farmers and Mechanics Club Fair in Groton from September 19 to 21, and Corporal John H Lowther will set up a second recruiting truck at the Acton Fair on September 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Recruiting Service
Mottern
Massachusetts
Harry L. King
Cavalry
D. C
Essex Agricultural Society
Topsfield
William A Pritchard
Frank C Doherty
Pollew
Pritchard
Doherty
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Club
Middlesex North Agricultural Society Announces Fall Prize List
The Middlesex North Agricultural Society offers 270 in prizes for the Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibits in the Middlesex North District during fall 1928. Awards include 30 23 20 15 and 70 for top fairs and exhibits plus 25 for best non Grange district fair and 20 15 10 5 for farm organizations. Applications must be filed in writing to Gorge H. Upton Lowell Mass at least ten days before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Middlesex County North District
Aston Fair
Middlesex North District
Gorge H. Upton
Central Street
Lowell
Mass
Licensing boosts New England hunting funds led by Massachusetts
More than a half million dollars from hunting license sales was reported in New England with Massachusetts topping licenses issued at 110 496 and $231 427 in state revenue. Hudson Chapter of the Walton League highlighted sportsmen activity noting two trout rearing pools raising 1600 fish and pheasant pens stocking 35 English ringneck birds to boost future hunting on local reservations.
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Hudson
iMore
New England
Massachusetts
Maanak
Charles P. Tucker
Walton League
Cand
Argents
Hill
More
Hudson Chapter
Increase In Cotton Production in 1929 Forecast
Washington reports the 1929 cotton crop is expected at about five hundred pound bales, with an indicated yield of 162.2 pounds per acre and 46,594,600 acres for harvest. Abandonment estimated at 2.8 percent, and area ginning prior to Sept. 1 listed at 1,570,080 running round half dates. The Census Bureau notes production compared to 1928 was 56,577 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Pereau
Mullins Win At South Acton Prize Dance
Exchange hall drew a capacity crowd for a prize dance under promoters Frank Holland and Michael Foley. Nine prizes were awarded by judges from across the area with Mullins of Acton winning first prize of 20 dollars, followed by Bernice and Carl Jones and Beatrice Him of Lowell in the top placements.
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Acton
Exchange Hall
Aap
Frank Holland
Michael Foley
Joseph Mullin
Bernice
Gera A
Carl Jones
South Acton
Beatrice Him
West Concord
Robert
Tne
Lowell
Rally Night at Concord G
September 8 rally night at Concord had fewer members than usual. Solo performances and singing occurred. The next event, a birthday party, is planned for September 17.
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Concord
Ieaa
Cone Grange
No. 160
Bandry
Nettie A
Flower Show Space Granted To Community Exhibit
The article outlines a large space dedicated to a flower show organized by Mrs. Dorothy L. Braman. It describes a wide variety of natural and cultivated flowers to be displayed on the stage behind the hall. Judges are impartial, open envelopes to reveal exhibitor names after awarding prizes, and the event promotes the slogan Say it with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy L. Braman
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Tapran Gas Ranges
Lynn Range
Main ST
George H. Reed
Parker Mills
West Acton
Faulkner Mills
West ‘Acton
Lake Nagog Spa
Lake Nagog
North Acton, Mass
Littleton
Acton Motor Co
Macgregor
Oakland
Pontiac
iFirst Clies Wrecker Service
Willard Batteries
The
Peoples’ Store
Glenwood Ranges
Voie
atic /psPalie Sans Vacuna Cleaners
J.S. Tires
APEX
Finney
Acton Agricultural Association
Mullins
Concord. Grange
Wirthmore Poultry ‘and Stock Pad
Nashoba Tave
East Acton
Boston
Ray
Edward Busch
Concord Phone
Acton Fair
Dolores Kelley
Hollywood
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