Point System Lowers Mass auto insurance rates in 1955
Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Joseph A. Humphreys announced a 4.4 million reduction in compulsory auto liability premiums for 1955. Private passenger cars face 6.3 percent lower rates, business and commercial vehicles 7.6 percent lower, with taxicabs and motorcycles roughly steady. Special low rates apply for young drivers with training certificates and for married drivers with children, subject to possible hearings and future adjustments.
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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 Gleasondale received a personal shower from Hudson High class of 1953 at Miss Natalie Estes home 115 Lincoln Street About 25 attendees. Bridesmaids maid of honor were Carol Marston Barbara Grigas Betty McMahon and Natalie Estes. Pink and white decorations framed the event with a bridal cake and luncheon after gift opening.
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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
Scrubwoman Granted Unemployment Over Language Policy
In Hartford, a scrubwoman fired for swearing received unemployment compensation after an official ruled it unfair to demand she reform her language as well as her cleaning duties.
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Hartford
Conn
Cancer Cause May Be Found at Worcester Foundation
Dr. Gregory Pincus of the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology says cancer may stem from cholesterol companion compounds that spread through the body. He notes significant evidence but stresses the theory is untested and warrants further study with Erwin Schwenk.
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Shrewsbury
Mass
Worcester Foundation For Experimental Biology
Gregory Pincus
Pincus
Erwin Schwenk
Schwenk
Foundation
Delta and Pine Land Co. A Major Memphis Plantation
The Delta and Pine Land Co of Scott Mississippi, one of the world’s largest plantations, spans 15 400 acres in crops 3600 Hereford cattle and 8000 acres of timber. Fire hazard note warns about wires or lampcords under rugs potentially voiding insurance policies.
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Memphis, Tenn
Delta and Pine Land Co
Scott, Miss
New England Plans Hurricane Grade McIntosh Apples
New England apple growers will launch a hurricane salvage program this week for storm damaged McIntosh apples. A hurricane grade similar to U S No 1 will cover bruised fruit, with a leadership committee headed by John Chandler securing broad state approval. Retail cooperation aims to move these apples at bargain prices to avoid federal purchase programs. Movement through stores is expected to start Thursday.
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New England
Walter 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 Concord Line At 8 Park
A new Bedford Aquarium has opened at 8 Parker Road near the Concord line. Horton Frank, formerly of Boston, showcases rare tropical fish and plants, most stock raised by him. Imported specimens come from Siam, Africa, and Germany, making it a unique regional exhibit.
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Bedford
Parker Road
Concord
Horton Frank
Boston
Frank
Siam
Africa
Germany
Route 62
Concord - Bedford
Welcom
Factors in Storing Squash for Winter Demand
Massachusetts extension guide explains how New England squash like Hubbard and butternut are stored for winter use. Proper handling, drying, and ventilation prevent spoilage and maximize shelf life, with careful loading, 50 to 55 degree storage, and avoidance of sweating being key.
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New England
Massachusetts
Blue Hubbard
Hubbard
Small Firms Win Contracts Totaling 980 145 in Region
Government contracts totaling 980 145 were awarded to small firms last month under the Small Business Administration program. Boston Regional Director Edward J. Stewart noted 769 opportunities were referred to small firms via the Joint Determination program. The region includes MA RI NH ME VT and CT except Fairfield County.
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Small Business Administrion
Edward J. Stewart
Boston
Small Business Administration
Stewart
Small ‘Business Administration
Department of Defense
Massachusetts
Rhodes Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Broad Street
Masachusetts
Fingerprint Hobbyist Home Break-In Reported
A break-in occurred at a residence in Indiana targeting a fingerprint hobbyist. The thief stole a fingerprint kit and left no usable fingerprints behind. A police investigation is ongoing to identify and locate the suspect.
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Guy
Indiana
Kit
Postpone Services For Local Resident Due To Hurricane
Concord notices postpone funeral services for Marion A Barker 67 of 37 Walden Street born in Concord and longtime resident. Services moved from Saturday to Sunday afternoon at First Parish Unitarian Church with Rev. Dr Edward Perry Daniels officiating. Burial followed at Sleeny Hollow cemetery. she belonged to several local organizations and is survived by a niece and nephew.
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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 a planning session at the Town Hall on Monday September 27. Election of officers occurred that Monday with Master Ralph W. Thompson presiding and a Chinese auction followed by refreshments managed by members with W initials.
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Bedford
Bedford Grange
P. of H
Ralph W. Thompson
Los Angeles Price Change to 10 Cents Next Monday
The Los Angeles Daily News says the single coin price rises to 10 cents effective next Monday. Home delivery remains $1.60 a month, unchanged.
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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 address Bedford Civic Club at its fall opening Thursday September 23 at 8 pm in the Loomis street clubhouse. Mayor and town officials expected as guests Whitney Harvard trained attorney with Boston and Concord offices served in World War II and later held governor council seat and public safety post.
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Bedford
Otis M. Whitney
Concord
Public Safety
Massachusetts
Bedford Civic Club
Department of Public Safety
Albert Clifford
Loomis Street
Gen. Whitney
Harvard
Boston
National Guard
Governor’s Council
Herter
26Th Infantry
Mrs Wilson Dies at 41 in Concord
Funeral services for Emily Bunkincham Wilson of Martha's Point road were held at Appleton Chapel Harvard. A Hartford native, she taught at Wellesley and lived in Cambridge before moving to Concord. Survived by husband Prof E Bright Wilson, two sons Kenneth and David, daughter Nina, parents Prof Earle Buckingham and Mrs Nina Buckingham, and two brothers and one sister.
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Concord
Emily
Bunkincham) Wilson
Martha’s Point Road
Appleton Chapel
Memorial Church
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 for Catholic Guild
Mrs. Florence Casey chairwoman of the 1954 harvest drive for the Catholic Guild of Blind. The campaign runs through October 12 with containers in local shops for donations.
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Concord
Florence (Finan) Casey
Belknap Street
Catholic Guild of Blind
Kent Family Recieves Concord Sympathy on Death of T P Barry
Mrs Maureen A Kent is extended sympathy on the death of her father Timothy P Barry 52 of Belmont a prominent Gillette Safety Razor official He died suddenly while on a business trip Belmon t funeral held Monday morning Survived by widow another daughter and his mother
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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 Weds Waltham Woman In St Mary Ceremony
Miss Jean M. Rice of Waltham married Joseph J. Davidson Jr of Concord in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church Waltham on August 28. Rev John A Walker presided at 2 PM. Reception followed at Newtonville Womans Club with King Cole orchestra.
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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
Eileen Rice
Carol ‘McNeil
Col
Dance School Opening Here On Saturday
Bedford residents are invited to join Alice Brooks for dancing classes at the Progressive clubhouse off Great Road starting September 18 at 1 p.m. Classes cover all dancing types with ballroom for teens and adults on request. Brooks, a longtime professional dancer and teacher, previously entertained troops and now teaches in the Lexington Bedford area. Contact 15 Bates Road Lexington or phone Lexington 9-2615-M for information.
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Bedford
Alice Brooks
Alice Brooks Ward
Great Road
Lexington-Bedford
First Corps
Bates Road
Lexington
National Association of Dance
Thief Steals 200 Records from New York Songwriter
A burglar targeted a New York songwriter, stealing about 200 phonograph records. The records cover various genres and include items tied to the musician's work and personal collection. Police continue investigations with no arrests announced.
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New York
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