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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
18
Easter morning brunch highlights Hot Cross Buns with fruit and coffee. The Springtime Casserole blends cheese with bread cubes and beaten egg whites, baked slowly for about one hour. Prep can be done the day before, yielding six servings.
Washington reaction to Eisenhowers second stand on the Stevens McCarthy issue shows the President avoiding direct clashes and aiming to preserve Republican dignity. Quotes from lawmakers highlight concerns that party credibility and housing policy debates shape public sentiment ahead of elections. The housing outlook cites 1954 as potentially strong for construction amid substandard housing figures affecting millions.
Acton cafeteria manager Mrs. Anne Rimbach has arranged meals for pupils for the week of April 18. Menu includes Tuesday turkey on toast with buttered peas and cranberry sauce plus fruit and milk. Wednesday glazed luncheon loaf with scalloped potatoes bread and butter fruit jelly with topping and milk. Thursday tomato juice corn beef hash buttered beets peanut butter sandwich ice cream and milk. Friday scalloped salmon mashed potatoes buttered green beans bread and butter ginger bread and cheese cubes with milk.
South Actor Minstrels performed again at West Acton Baptist Church on Saturday night. Producers included Mrs. Robert Anderson Mrs. Roger Sweetser and Charles Davis with Mrs. Jesse Reynolds handling reservations. Next Acton VFW Auxiliary whist party set for Town Hall next Tuesday at 8. Waste paper collection for St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton is scheduled for Sunday May 2.
March 1954 consumer price index shows only 1.1 percent rise from a year earlier with gains in apparel housing and sundry expenses offset by declines in food and fuel. Wage payrolls and retail sales in February show strong gains and a new state government organization chart is released for public access.
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians influence school and community choirs nationwide. At the Delaware Water Gap workshop in Pennsylvania, about 700 choirmasters learned new choral techniques and TV blending methods this past summer. The seven year program has drawn over 4 800 attendees, teaching concert enunciation and director skills to non profit groups.
A 1904 Philadelphia meeting formed the first voluntary national TB group. The National Tuberculosis Association and its 3,000 affiliates promote prevention and treatment, while TB remains a major health challenge with about 400,000 current cases nationwide. The column is sponsored by local health officials and Middlesex Health Association. Polo noted as a Michigan disease in 1983 with about 2,500 cases.
The article argues that many dinosaurs were small creatures under three feet when fully grown, contradicting the common view of them as giant monsters. Giants are highlighted in exhibitions, while ordinary and small species are largely ignored.
A parent reflects on child trust and the fading reliance of a two year old, noting the gap between ideal faith and real independence. The piece blends humor and nostalgia while admitting parental limits in guiding a curious, growing child. The author jokes about engineering fixes and shared chores, ending with a practical tip on waxed drawers.
The Executive Secretary announces an open examination for Meat Inspector in the Agricultural Research Service U S Department of Agriculture. Applicants need one year live stock or meat processing experience or equivalent education. Age 18 to 62 waived for veterans. Apply by May 17 1954 at 6816 Market Street Upper Darby Pa.
The Board of U S Civil Service Examiners announces openings for Mathematician Metallurgist Physicist and Tool and Gage Designer at Watertown Arsenal Massachusetts with annual salary ranges from 3175 to 8360 dollars. No written tests. evaluation based on experience. Applications via Executive Secretary Watertown or Regional Director Boston.
The Memorial Day committee met at Fred E. Robbins's home on Bedford Road to plan the May 30 program. Other members named by the selectmen include Charles R. Miller Ralph Metevier Edward J. Clark Oscar Pedersen George Porter and Robbins.
Massachusetts probate court cites Alice E Sowden of Sudbury as alleged insane and seeks a guardian. Frances M Moran of Beverly named or other suitable person. objections due May 3, 1954 in Cambridge. Witness John C. Leggat, First Judge. registrar John J. Butler. Lost Pass Books 5409 and 195 noted by Concord Co-operative Bank.
Local notes cover upcoming holidays Patriots Day and other events in Concord and surrounding towns. Highlights include town meetings in Concord and Sudbury, permission hearings, church events, student ministers, and a TV program on Concord history.
Miss Madeline W. Ryan of Main Street West Concord leaves Friday for Easter with brother Thomas in Cleveland Ohio. Chelmsford Garden Club meeting today features Max G. Fultz the fruit and vegetable expert. Faith Appleby and her mother plan a Bermuda visit to brother Richard Appleby formerly of Concord. Faith recovering from major operation on March 15 at a Boston hospital.
Suffield Connecticut report: Mrs Arlene Dineen praised for reaction after a driver pushed her stalled car toward a railroad crossing and fled. Moments later the vehicle was struck by a train, sparing her and her son from injury.
Lincoln organ in final hours of crusade to canvass homes for a life saving information drive against cancer. Paul Brooks leads a corps of women volunteers in a state wide neighbor canvass across 100 communities with more than volunteers reported.
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