Point System Cuts Massachusetts Auto Insurance Rates
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Joseph A. Humphreys announced a four million dollar reduction in compulsory automobile insurance rates. The change centers on a merit based point system that lowers premiums as violations decline, with private passenger cars averaging 6.3 percent less, business and commercial vehicles down 7.6 percent, and taxicabs and motorcycles holding steady. Special low rates apply in 1955 for young drivers with training certificates and for married drivers with children. Public hearings may adjust rates, though past practice shows minimal post hearing changes.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Joseph A. Humphreys
Humphreys
Gleasondale Girl Feted At Shower Party
Patricia Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Patterson of Gleasondale was honored at a bridal shower hosted by former Hudson High School classmates. About 25 attended at Miss Natalie Estes home. Kathy Marston Barbara Grigas Betty McMahon and Natalie Estes named as bridesmaids and maid of honor. The couple plans to wed September 25 at St Michael church with a pink and white theme.
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Hudson
Patricia Patterson
Carl Patterson
Main Street
Gleasondale
Joseph McMahon
George McMahon
Washington Street
St. Michael's Church
Natalie Estes
Lincoln Street
Hudson High School
Carol Marston
Clinton
Barbara Grigas
Maynard
Betty McMahon
Estes
Patterson
Unemployed Scrubwoman Wins Unfair Language Ruling
A Hartford scrubwoman fired for swearing received unemployment compensation after an official ruled it was unfair to require her to clean up her language as well as the building she worked in.
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Hartford
Conn
Cancer Link Suggested by Worcester Foundation
The Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology says it may have found a cancer cause linked to cholesterol companion compounds circulating through the body. Dr. Gregory Pincus and Dr. Erwin Schwenk note evidence that these substances may directly cause or promote tumor growth in cancer susceptible animals.
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Shrewsbury
Mass
Worcester Foundation For Experimental Biology
Gregory Pincus
Pincus
Erwin Schwenk
Schwenk Hag
Foundation
Delta and Pine Land Co Dominates Large Farm Holdings
The Delta and Pine Land Co of Scott Mississippi is described as one of the world's largest plantations with 15 400 acres in crops 3600 Hereford cattle and 8000 acres of timber. Wires or lampcords under rugs cause fire hazards and may void insurance policies.
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Memphis, Tenn
Delta and Pine Land Co
Scott, Miss
Plan salvage program for storm apples
New England apple growers will launch a hurricane salvage plan this week for wind damaged apples led by Walter Piper of the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. A hurricane grade for McIntosh apples will mirror U S No 1 with minor bruising and a committee led by John Chandler won approval from New England state agriculture departments. Retail cooperation aims to move hurricane McIntosh at bargain prices to avert federal purchase aid. distribution begins Thursday.
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New England
Walter, Kk. Piper
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
U. S
John Chandler
New York and New England Apple Institute
Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture
McIntosh
Bedford Aquarium Opens Near Conn Line
Bedford opens a new aquarium at 8 Parker Road near the Concord line inviting the public to view rare tropical fish and plants. Horton Frank formerly of Boston runs the stock with many specimens imported from Siam, Africa and Germany. His home lies off Route 62. Nearby notes mention Education Week 1953 drawing 20,000,000 attendees.
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Bedford
Parker Road
Concord
Horton Frank
Boston
Frank
Siam
Africa
Germany
Route
Tel Sence Ae
Storing Squash in New England Crops Extension Advice
Extension Service notes outline best practices for storing Hubbard and Butternut squash in Massachusetts. Key points cover careful handling, padding during transport, field to bin transfers, drying at 75 to 80 degrees, 50 to 55 degree storage, and strong air circulation to prevent sweating and spoilage.
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New England
Massachusetts
Small Firms Win Contracts Under SBA Program
Government contracts totaling 980145 were awarded to small firms in this area last month under the Small Business Administration program aiding small businesses to obtain a larger share of government orders. Edward J. Stewart, Boston Regional Director, noted 769 referred contract opportunities plus prime contracts under Joint Determination. He urged firms in the region to list facilities with the Boston office at 40 Broad Street, Boston, to receive future prime and subcontract opportunities.
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Small Business Administration
Edward J. Stewart
Boston
Stewart
Department of Defense
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Broad Street
Masachusetts
Break-in at Fingerprint Hobbyist Home in Indiana
A suspect broke into a residence of a fingerprint hobbyist in Indiana, stealing a fingerprint kit and leaving no trace of the items. Police are investigating the burglary and reviewing nearby security footage for leads.
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Guy
Indiana
Postpone Services For Marion Barker In Concord
Services for the late Marion A. Barker 67 of 37 Walden Street were postponed from Saturday to Sunday afternoon due to the hurricane. Rev. Dr Edward Perry Daniels officiated at First Parish Unitarian Church with burial in Sleeny Hollow cemetery. Born in Concord she was a lifelong resident and a talented musician belonging to several local groups. Only a niece and nephew survive.
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Concord
Marion A. Barker
Walden Street
Edward Perry Daniels
First Parish Unitarian Church
Buria
Sleeny ‘Hollow
Barker
Bedford Grangers Planning Session
Bedford Grange P of H No 283 holds planning session at Town Hall for the September 27 meeting. Election of officers occurred earlier this week with Master Ralph W. Thompson presiding. A Chinese auction followed by refreshments hosted by members with W names.
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Bedford
Bedford Grange
P. of H
Ralph W. Thompson
Los Angeles News Raises Single Copy Price to Ten Cents
The Los Angeles Daily News announced a price increase for single copies to 10 cents starting next Monday. The current price has been 7 cents, while home delivery remains at 1.60 dollars per month.
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Los Angeles
INL
Whitney to speak at Bedford Civic Club meeting
Brig Gen Otis M Whitney of Concord Massachusetts commissioner of public safety will be guest speaker at Bedford Civic Club fall opening next Thursday September 23 at 8 pm The event at the clubhouse off Loomis street is open to members and local residents Also expected are town officials Whitney Harvard graduate attorney in Concord and Boston served in World War II and later held public office with four terms on the governor's council He is assistant division commander of the 26th Infantry.
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Bedford
Otis M. Whitney
Concord
Public Safety
Inassachusetts
Bedford Civic Club
Department of Public Safety
Albert Clifford
Loomis Street
Gen. Whitney
Harvard
Boston
National Guard
Governor’s Council
Herter
26Th Infantry
Mrs Emily Wil son dies at Concord at 41
Mrs Emily Bunkingham Wilson, 41, of Martha's Point road Concord died Wednesday. A Hartford native and Radcliffe graduate, she lived in Cambridge before moving to Concord last June. Survived by husband Prof E Bright Wilson Harvard chemistry, two sons Kenneth and David, daughter Nina, parents Prof Earle Buckingham MIT and Mrs Nina Buckingham, Belmont, plus two brothers and one sister. Funeral held Saturday at Appleton Chapel Harvard Memorial Church.
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Concord
Emily
Bunkingham) Wilson
Martha’s Point Road
Appleton Chapel
Memorial
Harvard University
Hartford
Connecticut
Radcliffe
Cambridge
Wellesley College
E. Bright Wilson
Chemistry
Harvard
Kenneth Wilson
David Wilson
Nina Wilson
Earle Buckingham
Nina Buckingham
Belmont
Concord Woman Heads Harvest Campaign 1954
Mrs. Florence Casey of 48 Belknap Street in Concord leads the Catholic Guild of Blind harvest fund drive for 1954. The campaign runs through October 12 with containers in local shops inviting donations.
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Concord
Florence (Finan) Casey
Belknap Street
Catholic Guild of Blind
Kent Family Mourns Death of Belmont Business Leader
Mrs Maureen A Kent extends sympathy for the death of her father Timothy P Barry prominent Gillette Safety Razor company official who died suddenly on a business trip. Funeral held in Belmont Monday morning. Survived by widow another daughter and his mother. Diplomat: A man who thinks twice before saying nothing.
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Concord
Maureen A. Kent
Alfred A. Kent
Peter Spring Road
Cambridge
Timothy P. Barry
Belmont
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Concord Man Marries Waltham Woman in St Mary Ceremony
Jean M. Rice of Waltham and Joseph J. Davidson Jr. of Concord wed in a double ring ceremony at St. Marys Church Waltham on August 28. The reception followed at Newtonville Woman's Club with music by King Cole orchestra. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with chantilly lace and a cathedral train, and was attended by sisters Patricia Rice and Eileen Rice among others. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Davidson of Concord.
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Concord
Jean M. Rice
John F. Rice
Exchange Street
Waltham
Joseph J. Davidson
Sunbury Road
St. Mary’s Church
John A. Walker
Newtonville
Patricia Rice
Eileen Rice
Carol McNeil
Dance School Opening Here On Saturday
Bedford residents are invited to join Alice Brooks for graded dance classes starting September 18 at 1 p.m. at the Progressive clubhouse off Great Road. Teen and adult rooms available on request. Brooks brings extensive professional experience including WWII entertainment work and television pupils. Contact 15 Bates Road Lexington or call 9 7615 M Lexington.
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Bedford
Alice Brooks
Alice Brooks Ward
Great Road
Lexington-Bedford
First Corps
Bates Road
Lexington
Thief Steals 200 Phonograph Records From New York Songwriter
A thief burglarized a New York songwriter’s home and vanished with about 200 phonograph records. The stash included various hog calling records, according to police reports.
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New York
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