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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
13
A broad discussion argues cooperatives avoid income taxes, shaping wholesale and retail markets. Proponents say tax fairness demands taxing all production and distribution enterprises. critics warn drastic reforms could curb free enterprise and empower cooperatives.
The director outlines air raid sirens and radio alerts and explains how citizens should respond. He notes lines to newspapers and quarters, the need for silence during alerts, and broadcasting plans to inform the public.
Navy recruiting in Framingham announces a new program enlisting young men at the airman recruit rate. Recruits are assured aviation assignments after basic training, with limited quotas. Interested men should contact the local recruiter at the Post Office Building office. hours are 9 to 5 weekdays and 9 to 12 Saturday.
A playful recipe note from New York urges using the waffle iron to cook bacon in waffles for breakfast lunch or supper. Partially cooked bacon is placed on the batter just before closing the iron and served with butter and maple blended syrup to enhance the bacon flavor.
The message urges immediate readiness to evacuate if in an evacuation zone and to receive evacuees if in a reception zone. It advises keeping car radios tuned to 640 or 1240 for news over Conel Radio and ends with a reminder to buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
Concord Miss Elmina L Snow administrator of Emerson Hospital presents a monthly summary for 1955 showing admissions 275 discharges 265 in hospital counts 58 and 65 at two dates newborns 56 births 56 male 106 female 169 totals nursery 17 and 150 X rays 510 lab exams 1603 path exams 39 accidents 74 with daily averages 8.9 in 1954 and 55.2 in 1955 largest patient count 65 smallest 43 private room 51 semi private 67 ward 101 newborn 56 and nursery patients 56.
Sir Winston Churchill 80 prepares long promised renovations at Chartwell England converting the red brick house into a full time residence then a Churchill museum funded by his birthday donations. The first installment totals 280000 dollars with more coming from supporters worldwide as he, returning from Sicily, outlines elevator upgrades and room changes for a ground floor studio and upstairs dining room.
Gov Henter will meet with state department heads to map a civil defense reorganization. Four areas with twenty districts would replace the existing nine regions. Maginnis says current setup conflicts with local interests and proposes a clearer state authority with local officials taking lead. A simulated bombing exercise at Framingham will involve four area directors and 20 sector directors, with radio guidance to distinguish real alerts from tests.
A deadly Caribbean snake named Adolphe, a leading cast member in Concord Players production My Three Angels, has not been seen since last night. Rehearsals will not be held up, and residents are asked to report any sighting of the snake toward the Veterans Building.
Teens idly kicked a paper bag on a sidewalk and found $407 inside. The boys turned the bag over to authorities and stayed to await instructions.
Carlisle announces the next whist party hosted by Grange No 402 to be held in the hall on Thursday April 21 at 8 oclock. The public is welcome. A missionary conference at the Carlisle Congregational church runs April 14 to 16 with speakers and films.
Clark Erwin of Northroad held a home pet show to aid the annual cancer crusade. Eleven classmates attended and the event raised 1.65 dollars, reflecting the community spirit behind the fundraiser.
Maureen Reidican and Susan Storer, Carlisle girls, recently returned home from an enjoy.
George H. Byron, 86, formerly of Concord, died last Wednesday at Avery Nursing Home in Sudbury. Born November 1868 in Bedford, he moved to Concord as a child and lived there most of his life. He retired after years in a Boston rostal branch and belonged to the Concord Council Knights of Columbus Concord Lodge of Elks and the Holy Name Society of St Bernard's. He never married and is survived by nieces and nephews including Charles M. Byron Thomas J. Byron John H. Byron and Mrs Leonard Wetherbee. Funeral services were held Saturday at Dee Funeral Home and St Bernard's Church with interment in St Bernard's Cemetery. pre burial mass was celebrated Monday at St Bernard's.
The report notes a weekend event in New Haven Connecticut where attendees were guests of the U S Coast Guard. The Ladies Social Circle plans a meeting this afternoon at the Carlisle Congregational church. It also states more Bibles were published in the last decade than in the prior forty years.
Middlesex Som Conservation District outlines fire safety for gardens. It warns against arson like burning dry grasses and trash while promoting composting and mulching to reduce flames and improve soil. It notes benefits of compost for pests and plant growth and suggests delaying burns until new growth appears.
Fort Erie Ontario. Veteran reporter Albert E. Ray learned of a fire at his own house when his wife asked to call in for any leads. He arrived to find flames under control. damage totaled about 600 dollars. The incident became his daily story.
Rev Daniel F Riorada announces the date for the first communion class for children of St Elizabeth's parish. The class is scheduled for Sunday May 8 with continued sessions on subsequent Saturdays.
Mrs. Helen Croft of 5 Elim court Maynard hosted the Ladies Auxiliary of Edwards Quimby Post A L at last evening’s gathering.
Mr and Mrs Chauncey R Fenton of Nashoba Road West Acton announce the birth of a son at Emerson Hospital Concord. The event marks a joyful addition to the family with thanks to medical staff.
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