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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

5

Enterprise Press Marlboro Announces Publication Details

The Enterprise Press Inc. in Marlboro Massachusetts publishes The Concord Enterprise weekly on Thursdays. The notice lists editor W. Currier and post office registrations, rates, and advertising policy including reprint of typographical errors.

Theterprise Press Inc Liberty St Marboro Masu W. Currier Waden Street Concord Tei Emerson Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise Press Inc Mass Julius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Madison Avenue New York

Comparative honesty in Britain and America questioned

A report argues national morals differ in practice with Americans seen as law abiding yet crime and unethical business behavior remain high. It weighs self service traffic rules and exam systems, noting individuals vary while crowds follow expected conduct across cultures.

England Vta

Conservative push for states rights in labor law clash

House Resolution 3 led by Rep Howard Smith and Sen McClellan seeks to curb federal power by letting state law govern when both levels regulate the same area unless federal law forbids it. It targets labor issues, including coercion and strikes, arguing faster state court rulings could curb delays from federal bodies.

House Howard Smith Virginia McClellan Arkansas Congress

Local Police To Be Awarded For Services at Bedford VA

The annual award ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the VA Voluntary Service at Bedford VA Hospital. Certificates will recognize cooperation from police departments of Acton, Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury and Framingham Barracks.

VA Voluntary Service Bedford VA Hospital Winthrop Adams Hospit Acton Bedford Concord Lincoln Maynard Stow Sudbury Convery Aia Hanale

Maynard School Band Banquet Honors Sousa Award Winner

Maynard town parade of praise for the Maynard School Band at a banquet held in the high school auditorium. The John Philip Sousa Award was presented to Francis Quinn for outstanding musicianship, cooperation and leadership.

Maynard Parents Instrumental Music Club Maynard SchooBand George Weaving Edward Robinson James Tierney Harold Wilcox Edwin Carlton Gerard Ferland Charles Garabedian Lee Chrisman Boston University College of Music John Philip Sousa Francis Quinn Great

Yorks Son Chooses Air Force Career Path

Thomas Jefferson York, 18, son of WWI hero Sgt Alvin York, is stationed at Lackland AFB and aims to advance as an Air Force cook. He grew up near Wolf River Tennessee, hunted with his father, and joined the Air Force after attending York Institute Jamestown. The elder York, now wheelchair bound, was lauded as a top WWI soldier.

San Antonio, Tex Sgt Alvin York Lackland Air Force Base Air Force Thomas Jefferson York York Wolf River Tenn Argonne Forest Young York Tennessee Frank Clements York Institute Jamestown

Red Cross Honored at VA Hospital April 18 Ceremony

The Local Chapter American Red Cross and 27 service groups will be recognized at the 10th anniversary of VA Voluntary Services. The April 18 event at Bedford VA Hospital Auditorium will present awards to participating posts units chapters and auxiliaries for their roles in patient support and treatment programs. Marlboght Chapter American Red Cross named among honorees.

Red Cross Bedford VA Hospital Marlbogt American Red Cross

Six Types Of Letters To Editor Classified

Sapulpa Oklahoma report lists six main letter types to editors. Ralph P. Matthews, publisher of the Sapulpa Herald, identifies: cussing out the editor, demanding a puff story or removal, asking to cover someone without naming the writer, seeking old information about a person from 40 years ago, requesting a copy of the paper with two cents postage, and submitting a birth notice without identifying the Mrs. Smith.

Sapulpa, Okla Ralph P. Matthews Sapulpa Herald

Maynard High School seniors receive many college admission notices

Maynard High School reports numerous senior notices of acceptance from Tufts Assumption Fitchburg State North eastern Holy Cross Stockbridge Bates Becker Fisher Framingham and other colleges. Other applications are still pending with final notification expected soon. The Frog Prince opening at George Washington Auditorium featured Miss Eleanor Colburn praised by Principal Bedell and staff with support from mothers for costumes and makeup. Douglas Townsend will attend the National Music Education Association Convention in St Louis in April. Calvin Coolidge School notes new students Timohy Knickerbocker Glen Knickerbocker and Sandra Beatty earning a state library certificate. A live Easter rabbit arrived at school and Grade 6 welcomed Carole Lowell.

M_s Acceptlaoe Richard Bernier Philip Williams Tufts University Robert Ferreira Assumption College Thomas Duggan Fitchburg State Teachers College Robert Luosalo Northeastern University David Crotty Robert Kane Holy Cross College Robert Cutler Joseph Graham Stockbridge School of Agriculture Sandra Larkin Bates College Audrey Albert Newton-Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing Beverly O’toole Becker Junior College Carole Seura Madeline Gabriel Fisher Junior College Janet Marsden M. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing Jeannette Hayes Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing Frog Prince George Washington Auditorium Donald Gunn Robert Bedell Eleanor Colburn Bedell Douglas Townsend Lowell State Teachers College National Music Education Association St. Louis Missouri Calvin Coolidge Timohy Knickerbocker Coolidge School Timothy Glen Knickerbocker Old Marlboro Road Watertown Japan Mexico Oregon Sandra Beatty Christine Vecchio Lucky Carole Lowell Littleton

Air Force boxers strong contenders in AAU nationals

The 68th AAU boxing championships reached semifinals with Air Force fighters leading as Don Whaley of Cincinnati and Louis Johnson of Portland won their semi finals. The event, a path to Olympic trials, features six of ten divisions, with notable contenders like the Moyer brothers advancing past quarter finals.

Boston Don Whaley Cincinnati Ohio Louis Johnson Portland Ore Moyer Brothers Dandy Phil Harry Moyer

Worcester Art Museum Kids Program Week of April 16

The Worcester Art Museum outlines a children focused program for the April 16 school vacation week. Daily 10 to 11:30 gallery tours for ages six and up cover Paul Revere’s silver What People Used to Wear American painting and pottery glass and china. Afternoon sessions 2 to 4 include sketching drawing painting and modeling with a special four to six year old tour Friday 3:30 to 5:00. No special activities Thursday April 19 though museum opens 2 to 5.

Worcester Art Museum Paul Revere

Softball meeting for West Concord league

A meeting of the West Concord Softball League will be held at the new Thor eau School Gymnasium on Monday April 16 at 7 30 o clock. Anyone interested is welcome to attend and help plan the coming season. The oldest schoolboy team rivalry in tennis is Exeter versus Andover Academies, ongoing in New England since 1884.

Concord West Concord New Thoreau School Exeter Andover Academies New England

Ex athlete Bob Tompkins dies at 46

Robert H. Tompkins of Concord aged 46 died early Monday after illness. A Concord High School star in football baseball and track he held school records in several events. He attended UNH and later worked for the town of Concord. Survived by wife Helen Potter mother Hilda Wheeler Tompkins three sisters and one brother. Private funeral held with Rev. Dr Edward Perry Daniels officiating. Interment Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

West Concord Robert H. Tompkins Hillside Avenue Concord High School Concord University of New Hampshire Lowell Road Harold Tompkins Helen Potter Hilda Wheeler) Tompkins Fred Maud) Craig Sudbury Herbert Ruth) Ellis Staffordville Connecticut Thomas Helen) Wood Olean New York Everett Jim” Tompkins Richmond Virginia Joseph Dee & Sons Edward Perry Daniels First Parish Unitarian Church Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Kiwanis Club Hosts Team Dinner and Talk

The Kiwanis Club of Sudbury hosted a Tuesday evening meal for the championship ball club at Kaffestuga. President Les Hall opened with a prayer by Carlton Ellins, followed by remarks from Coach Volk and Henry Woronicz about Amherst scholarships. The event ended with questions and a playful note on fines. The team awaits Thursday night’s game against the Bay State Class E Champions.

Sudbury Kaffestuga i Kiwanis Leslie C. Hall Carlton W. Ellins Volk Aut Lawrence Tighe Henry Woronicz University of Massachusetts Myers All. P. S Kiwanis All Stars

Seasonal Wood Paneling Sets Seasonal Decor Tone

Natural finished Douglas fir or west coast hemlock wall paneling provides a golden beige neutral backdrop for any decor. Spring fabrics in blues turquoises pinks and chintz-like patterns are softened by the textured wood, while formal broca in deep reds and maroons gain warmth and richness from the wood.

Outlaws win Acton Bowling League title in 4-0 rout

Acton final round saw the Outlaws defeat the Wildcats 4-0 to claim the league crown. Farmers and Oilers split second place after 3-1 and 2-2 results, with Farmers earning runner-up prize. Banquet set for April 24 as top scorers led by Eddie Boyden with 336 and Walt Carlson 314.

Acton Outlaws Wildcats Harvard Farmers Wooltops Oilers Eddie Boyden Walt Carlson George Hatch Fran Fierra Sal” Watkins Ino Fred Kennedy Boyden Hatch Fierra Jack Conquest Foley Carlson Dek Gallant Anderson

Landy to Race in United States Ahead of World Record Attempt

Australian distance star John Landy will race in the United States for the first time next month. He aims to break four minutes in two mile events, running May 5 in the USC UCLA dual meet at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and May 12 in the open mile at Fresno West Coast relays. Landy praised the welcome from American fans and organizers.

Landy United States Sandy USC UCLA Los Angeles Melbourne

Moore TKO’s 5th Pushover in Richmond Fight

Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore stopped Willie Bean with six knockdowns and a second round 2 46 fifth round TKO in a 10 round non title bout. Bean weighed 211 pounds and Moore, 196, eyed a tune up before his world title defense in London.

Richmond Calif Archie Moore Willie Bean Moore Rocky Marciano Bean Los Angeles George Parmenter Seattle Wash

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