Conservation Pays Big Cash Dividends at Purdue Station
A soil conservation system combining fertilizer, contour farming, manure and deep rooted legumes reduced runoff water loss eight inches over four years and cut soil loss from 8.8 to 1.8 tons. Nitrogen and phosphorus losses dropped while corn yields rose from 62 to 122 bushels per acre by 1945. wheat yields increased as well. Glenn Bedell cites Purdue field trials from 1942 to 1945 showing substantial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bedell
Purdue Station
Know Your Breed Golden Palomino
An article by W. J. Dryden describes the Golden Palomino breed as a cross of Palo Mino and Arabian stock. It notes larger, stronger build than the sire and a fiery temperament that can be trained to gentleness, with Arabian blood cited as infusion of blue-blood.
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George Garretson
Hormone-Driven Rooster Becomes Setting Hen at Illinois
University of Illinois researchers led by Dr. A V Nalbandov demonstrated prolactin hormone use to transform roosters into setting hens. Lee Campbell and Ralph Inkoff of the Illinois Poultry Improvement Association witnessed the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Nalbandov
University of
Mlinois
Lee Campbell
Ralph Inkoff
Ilinois Poultry Improvement Association
University of Ilinois
New Cheddar Cheese Method Uses Pasteurized Milk
A new method of making cheddar cheese uses pasteurized milk to destroy bacteria and control timing. The process allows the average cheesemaker to produce uniform high quality cheese regularly with an active and dependable culture and precise time control.
English Sparrows Spread Across North America
The English sparrow imported from England in 1850 now inhabits most of continental North America excluding Alaska. The birds have established populations across cities and rural areas, reflecting successful adaptation and spread since their introduction.
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England
North America
Alaska
Shower Party for Jane Clancy In Fayville
Mrs. Donald Boyle hosted a shower party on Oak Hill road Fayville for Miss Jane Clancy. Twenty guests attended with gifts and Miss Mary Clancy provided entertainment. A buffet lunch was served with help from Mrs. John Bezokas and Mrs. Broni€e Bezokas. Miss Clancy, daughter of Mrs. Inez Clancy, will wed Peter Mazza in a ceremony on October 8.
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Marlboro
Donald Boyle
Oak Hill Road
Fayvilleé
Jane Clancy
Mary Clancy
John Bezokas
Broni¢e Bezokas
Miss Clancy
Inez Clancy
Mechanic Street
Peter Mazza
John Mazza
Kirby Street
Concord Scouts Plan Fall and Winter Activities
The Concord Boy Scout Sponsors, Inc. held a meeting at Peter Bulkeley School to discuss plans for the upcoming fall and winter season. In other local news, Bernie Megin and family settled into a renovated home at 207 Elm Street West Concord after leaving Watertown post service. Thomas Peterson and his wife marked their 44th wedding anniversary and Peterson has run a local business for 44 years. Donald O Neill and family now reside in Ada Ohio after a brief Concord stay. William G Stowe and his wife moved to Meriden New Hampshire where he teaches at Meriden County School. he is a Concord High School graduate and son of S T Rowe.
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Concord Boy Scout Sponsors, Inc
Peter Bulkeley
Bernie Megin
Elm Street
West Concord
Megin
Watertown
Thomas Peterson
Stow Street
Peterson
William G. Stowe
Meredith
New Hampshire
New Meriden County School
Stowe
Concord High School
Concord
Nashaba Sportsmen Club Builds Clubhouse at North Acton
The Nashaba Sportsmen's Club held a successful work day on their North Acton property as they purchase a quonset hut to serve as a clubhouse. A second work day is planned next Sunday to attract more members for the project. The Woman's Church Aid of Center Congregational Church opens its season today with a 12:30 luncheon in the church vestry led by president Mrs. Edith Hopkins and featuring guest speaker Mrs. Ennis, a returned missionary to India.
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Nashaba Sportsmen’s Club
North Acton
Woman’s Church Aid
Center Congregational Church
Edith Hopkins
Ennis
India
Red Feather Girl Contest Opens in Acton For Greater Boston Fund
The Greater Boston Community Fund announces a Red Feather Girl contest in Acton and affiliated towns. Open to single women 18 to 28, entries due by October 11 with semi finals in Boston October 15 and final judging October 18. Mrs. William P. Cameron heads Acton participation.
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Acton
Greater Community Fund
Boston
Cc. Judd Farley
William P. Cameron
Main Street
South Acton
Red Feather
Greater Boston
Greater
Greater Boston Community Fund
Red Feather Girl
Main St
Cub Outing Scheduled by Acton Pack 18
Acton Cub Scouts Pack 18 plans a Beaver Brook Belmont outing this Saturday. Cars depart Town Hall at 12 30. Contact cub master Dewey E Boatman for transport. Frankforts and tonic provided. bring a packed lunch and baseball gear. parents urged to attend with sons.
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Acton
Beaver Brook
Belmont
Dewey E. Boatman
Meat consumption per person in the United States
Civilian meat supplies for the year are expected to average about 150 to 155 pounds per person in the United States.
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United States
Red Cross mobilizes aid for Florida hurricane victims
Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers are serving 35 000 evacuees in 126 shelters across Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Seventeen Southeastern area staff are in New Orleans and neighboring points, with 2000 refugees already arriving. Communications delays slow welfare inquiries, but officials expect faster responses as networks are restored.
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Concord
Florida
Red Cross
Southeastern
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
First pile bridge built in America at York Maine in 1761
The York Maine pile bridge, completed in 1761, is noted as the earliest surviving example of its kind in the country and remains standing today.
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America
York
Maine
Acton Street Fair Winners Crown Event Despite Rain
The Acton Woman's Club Street Fair held after a rainout crowned Theron Lowden of South Acton as Fail outfit winner and Inez Peterson of Center as cake winner. Bertha Tucker of South Acton claimed the doll on the miscellaneous table as crowds enjoyed rides, a midway, and a band concert before cold weather ended the evening. Mrs George Newton, former president, thanks all who helped make the fair a success.
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George Newton
Local families return from renewed summer breaks
The Arthur F. March Jr. family of 33a Hubbard Street returns today from a weeklong vacation while Donald R. Stowe of 21 Monument Street resumes studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst after a recent departure.
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Arthur, F. March, Jr
Hubbard Street
Donald R. Stowe
Raymond T. Stowe
Monument Street
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
Elm Street Family Returns From Pride's Crossing
Mr and Mrs Louis Long Jr and their three daughters have returned to Elm Street after a summer spree to Pride's Crossing on the North Shore.
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Louis Long, Jr
Elm Street
Pride’s Crossing
Nort Shore
Victory Medals Available For World War I Vets
Maynard says Victory and Defense Medals for World War I veterans are available in limited supply. Eligibility requires official service documents and personal appearance or authorized agent, with Navy Coast Guard not issued here. Limited stock planned to be augmented as evidence of service is verified.
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Maynard
Sgt. McCauley
Masonic
War Department
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Melvin C Smith
Mr and Mrs Melvin C Smith of 6 Arthur Street announce the birth of a son born Saturday September 20 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely.
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Maynard
Melvin C. Smith
Arthur Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord
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