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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

11

Farm act debate tangles Senate to House path

Murray Lincoln and other voices urge abundant agriculture over scarcity while Congress weighs the 1956 Farm Act. A mix of price guarantees and quotas sparks debate about a final bill and its impact on the economy and farmers. Lincoln warns of a lingering 1930s mood if a solution is not found.

Senate House Senate Committee On’ Agrilture Murray D. Lincoln Columbus Ohio Cooperative League of the CARE Cooperative For American Remittance Everywhere National Planning Association International Cooperative ’ Alliance

Surprise pre nuptial party honors Miss Campo basso

TowWér road resident Miss Julie Campo basso received a surprise pre-nuptial gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard T Hayes Cambridge turnpike Concord last Wednesday evening The event greeted the bride elect with orchid corsage and festive decorations Others assisting included Mrs Florence Walble Mrs Russell Kerr Mrs Davis Miss Mary Chase Miss Marie Grade ski and Miss Barbara Campo nbasso hosted by St Josephs choir members.

Lintérn Julie Campobasso TowWér Road Richard T. Hayes Mary Davis Cambridge Turnpike Concord Joseph's Campo Frank Walton Léxington Hayés Wavereyce Florence Walble Russell Kerr Davis Mary Chase Marie Gradeski Barbara Camponbasso

Trebletones from Barrington Bible College to perform in Carlisle

Providence Barrington Bible College group Trebletones will sing at Carlisle Congregational Church at 7 p.m. on April 15. Members Joyce Springer Danville PA Genevieve Webber Lisbon Falls ME Kirley Drews and Charlotte Drews non town PA, with pianist Thelma Willson Wolfboro NH. All are juniors in the college music program except Springer who majors in Christian Education.

Carlisle Trebletones Providence Barrington Bible College Rhode Island Carlisle Congregational Church Joyce Springer Danville Pennsylvania Genevieve Webber Lisbon Falls Maine Kirley Charlotte Drews Nontown Thelma Willson Wolfboro New Hampshire Miss Springer

White Cross Party Open To Public Here Wednesday

The White Cross party will be held in South Acton at the Community Universalist Church on Wednesday April 18. An early business meeting is set for 7 o'clock with the public program at 8. Mrs Doris Porter will preside as noble grand and a slide presentation on California and its industries is planned. Refreshments will be served.

South Acton Ona Rebekah Sac Community Universalist Church Doris Porter Noble’ Grand California Rebekahs

1840 Club Luncheon Hosts Noted Visitor from Pifie Hill

The 1840 Club met at a luncheon with Mrs Walter Fr itch of Pifie Hill as hostess. Special guest M. who is an oar. visited Ss at pee. The afternoon featured entertainment and socializing among attendees.

Walter “Fritch Pifie Hill Pond

Why Do Housewife Roles Appear On TV Quizzes

In a discussion of quiz shows and soap operas readers note women contestants often state their occupations proudly if career women and apologetically if housewives. The column questions media portrayals and cites Valiant Lady and The Brighter Day where a ward, a guardian and alleged theft create dramatic misunderstandings.

Jayne Meadows Bill Callen Henry Morrien Emerson Garry Doe Dan Vogue

First Plane Trip For Mother And Daughter In Acton

Mrs Esther Nolan of Harrington avenue flew to Albuquerque New Mexico for a three week visit with her daughter Mrs Helen Blais whose husband Albert is in the Air Force there. Accompanying them was 76 year old Mrs Katherine Mc Laughlin of Conant road South Acton on her first plane trip.

West Concord Esther Nolan Harrington Avenue Albuquerque New ‘Mexico Helen Blais Albert Air Force

Lions Concert on April 26 Tickets Ready

Concord organizers announce the Lions Club charity concert for high school scholarships at Wells Memorial Auditorium on Thursday April 26 at 8 15 pm. Tickets are available from committee members and local stores. seating is limited so buy early. The program features barber shop quartet numbers by SPEBSQSA groups and several Boston area chapters.

Concord Lions Club Wells A. Hall‘Memorial Auditorium Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America Boston City Four Old Iffiers Needhamairs Needham Ambassadors of Harmony Reading Merry Notes Roth Well N. MacRae MacRae William H. Kemp Kenneth L. Creighton Carl Veazie Everett L. Broughton Frank Veazie Fred Smith Charles Wear John’ B. Finigan Lawrence N. Blanchard George W. Wilkinson Oscar Jones

Concord residents rally for Easter seal drive progress

Concord area treasurer Corcord-William Walters reports the drive has raised 1512.20 dollars about 77 percent of its $2280 goal. Donations may be made to Walters assistant treasurer at Harvard Trust Company Concord as the statewide goal remains unmet.

Corcord William’k. ‘Walters Walters Harvard Trust Company Concord

More Than 600 Doctors Attend Tufts Dinner

A gala annual dinner at Tufts University drew more than 600 doctors from various regions. Dr. Charles H. Duston of Concord served on the dinner committee alongside regional members.

Tufts University Charles ‘H. Duston Concord

Connecticut to begin direct-distance dialing June 1956

Do it yourself long distance dialing to start in Hartford area and extend to New Britain Farmington Glastonbury Windsor and others. Fourteen exchanges will form the first unit with expansion planned to Banford New Haven and Waterbury in 1957.

William D. Clark U. P New Haven Conn Connecticut Southern New ‘England Telephone Co Hartford Collinsville Farmington Glastonbury Manchester New Britain Newington Plainville Rockville Simsbury Stafford Sprirgs Thompsonville Windsor Windsor Locks Banford Waterbury Broadfield North Thompson Pawcatuck Mssachusetts Grand State District of Columbia

Motor Truck Markets Engage Over Seven Million in U S

A historic census shows 6 950 000 persons engaged in manufacturing selling servicing and using motor trucks in the United States reflecting broad commercial and logistical reliance on road transport.

United States

Marriage of Miss Natty Newell to Aldus Higgins Chapin

On April 7 in Havana Cuba at Trinity Episcopal Church Rev William H Clark officiated the wedding of Miss Natty Newell daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniels of Concord New Hampshire to Aldus Higgins Chapin son of Mrs Ernest Angell of New York City and Vincent Chapin of the U S Embassy. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s home. The bridal party included bridesmaids Miss Hadpiet hills and others from Cambridge Concord Weston and New York City. Usher line included Ted Doermann Richard Bowditch Jr Benjamin Rice and more. The bride a Winsor School graduate and Briarcliffe College alumna with Junior League ties, and debutante of 1949-1950, and the groom Miloton Academy and Harvard College alumnus, later earning an M A from Johns Hopkins. He served in the U S Army.

Concord Natty Newell Euchtor Nd Daniels Monvument Aldus’ ‘Higgins Chapin Ernest Angell New York City Vincent ' Chapin U.S Havana Cuba William H. Clark Trinity Episcoe Church Hadpiet Hills Ayr Hmphrey Doermann Mary “Heard Camridge Josephine Swan Weston Frank Seabury Jerome Andrews Andover Gordon Morrison Nashua New, Hampshire Hetty McKay-Smith White Post Virginia Abigail “Angell Hapin Cambridge Stuman Ted Doermann Richard Bowditch,Jr Benjamin Rice All Cavabridge Richard Button Englewood New Jersey James Hilholdt Ann “Arbor Michigan Charles Abeles Norfolk Charles ‘Johnson Summit Crowell Baker Christopher Angell Samuel Tucker Prides Michael Barry Chadwell Winsor “School Briarcliffe College Leagie Milton Academy Harvard College Johns Hopkins School of International Studies U. S.army

Snow Delays Sunday Services Across Cartisle

The first religious society and the Congregational Church did not hold morning services due to a spring snowstorm. Services aim to resume next Sunday barring more blizzards. Miss Mary Wilson returns to Fitchburg State Teachers College after visiting her parents in Concord road.

First Religious Society (Unitarian Congrégational Church Mary Wilson Fitchburg State Teachers College Waldo Dilson Concord Road

Suburban Move Reasons Counted by Milwaukee Area Residents

A survey of Milwaukee area suburban dwellers shows 18 percent moved for less congestion, 17 percent for clearer and larger plots, and 10 percent for lower taxes.

Milwaukee

West Concord-Misery Barker and Dean Comeau wed in Lexington

Audrey Barker daughter of Mr and Mrs Duncan Barker of 447 Concorde Lexington and Dean Edward Comeau son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Comeau of 15 Pine Street West Concord were married on Saturday April 7 at 3 o'clock in Hancock Congregational Church Lexington Rev Henry Clark officiated and a reception followed in the church vestry. The bride wore a white embroidered organdy gown with finger tip veil and carried white African daisies and lilies of the valley. The couple will reside in West Concord after a honeymoon trip to Miami and Nassau.

West Concord Audréy Barker Duncan Barker Concordenue Lexington Edward ” Comeau Charles E. Comeau Pine Street West Concord Hancock Congregational Church Henry Clark the Valley Mabel Oman Belmont Doris ‘Barker Ruthatty Susan Oman Niete Alden Fletcher Peter Witherell Stewart Lindsey Con Cord Barker Lexington High School Concord High Syracuse University Miami Nassau

Carlisle Grange Holds Third and Fourth Degrees

Carlisle Grange No. 402 awarded third and fourth degrees with Mrs Matian Pedersen and Mrs Alice Lovering leading. New degree recipients included Dominick Carbone Harold Schoolcraft Joseph Burak Louise Welch. State Deputy Earl Newton attended. Next meeting set for April 18 at 8. Turkey supper and dance planned for April 19 at 7:30.

Carlisle Carlisle Grange Matian Pédersén Alice Lovering Dominick Carbone Harold Schoolcraft Joseph Burak Louise Welch Earl Newton Leominster Grange Grangers Geleortie

Rummage Sale Planned by West Concord Woman's Club

The West Concord Woman's Club editation committee hosts a rummage sale Saturday April 28 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Harvey Wheeler School auditorium. Items can be dropped at 17 Highland Street home of Mrs Robert Hurley, chairman, after 2 30 pm Friday April 27 or before pickup. Call for pickup of rummage if needed.

Concord West Concord Woman’s’ Club Harvey Wheeler Highland Street Robert Hurley Vm Wees

Dublin exchange student speaks at Lincoln Grange meeting

Robert Dunstath of Dublin Ireland speaking at Concord High School exchange student address, Lincoln Grange meeting last evening. Mrs James Donaldson spoke on Birds and Conservation. Refreshments arranged by Mrs John Cook and Miss Julie Campobasso. Guest speaker at Lincoln Garden Club last week was Seth Kelsey of Bedford discussing Gate Shear rights and Stockerich museum and park project. Mrs Heck president presided with tea duty by Mrs Sais W Riée Ir.

Robert Dunstath Dublin Ireland Concord High School Lincoln Grange James Donaldson John Cook Julie Campobasso Lincoln Garden Club Seth Kelsey Bdxford Dana- Museum Heck Iinaig Sais “W. Riée

Local social notices and community events listed

Mrs Gifford Allen and J Marble Thayer will host a Woman's Union tea at Teak Congregational Church on Wednesday April 18 at 2 30. Edward S Horne of Nashoba Road hosts a Hunt Memorial at 1. The King's Daughters meet Tuesday April 17 at 2 in the First Parish Church vestry with Mrs Percival Vilas and Miss Lowrise Garland as hostesses. Dr and Mrs John Wilson Boynton of Lexington Road and four children featured in the annual lee Chips at Boston Garden. Word received on Frank Limack retired deputy of Massachusetts Reform atory. State weather and road conditions noted with unclear details.

Gifford Allen J. Marble Thayer Teak Congregational Church Percival Vilas Lowrise Garland John Wilson Boynton Lexington Road Gare Boston Garden

Reconstruction in 1956 Drives Wetland Work Revenue

A historical note reports that Wetlin allocates over 10 units to reconstruction in 1956 and focuses on sub delivery and development.

Wwetlin Sub

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