Gratifying Rise Seen in U S Employment Figures
Government reports indicate unemployment fell in March by about 300000, a sizable seasonal drop. President Eisenhower and Secretary Mitchell previewed the data, calling the March figures gratifying and of broad interest, as they set the stage for an unemployment conference later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor and Commerce Departments
Eisenhower
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
White House
Organized Labor
James C. Hagerty
White Jr Leads A Battery In 221st Field Artillery
Major General Otis M Whitney announces that 1st Lt Valmore W White Jr is appointed Commanding Officer of A Battery 221st Field Artillery Battalion. White a three year Regular Army veteran served a year in Korea and has been executive officer of Battery C 101st Field Artillery for three years. He will assume command on April 15 as the 26th Division moves to the Pentomic era.
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Boston
Otis M. Whitney
26Th
Yd) Infantry
Valmore W. ‘White Jr
221St Field Artillery
White
Zome. Keen
101St Field Artillery Battalion
Whites
Beauty Pioneer Ruth Partington Found Soap in 1615
One of America's first beauty experts, Ruth Partington, began small scale soap making around 1615 using lye fats and herbs. Her enterprise grew over centuries, lasting until 1855 and yielding a substantial fortune.
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Beauty Pioneer
New York
UPI
United States
Ruth Partington
Tax Deductions List Offered By National Tax Society
The National Society of Tax Consultants publishes a list of 105 business and personal tax deductions for the Federal Tax Return. To obtain the mail order, send 20 cents to the society at Box 5995 Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of Tax Consultants, Professional Tax Organization
National Society
Dallas
Texas
Funeral Services For Mrs Seder
Mrs Ida T Rickles Seder 70 of 80 Acton Street died suddenly last Wednesday. Widow of Jacob H. Seder she leaves daughters Mrs Florence Aranov and Doris Seder both of Brookline and three sons Avram Maynard Simon ceregaone Pa and Robert Newton. Services held at Levine Chapel Brookline Friday afternoon. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
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Maynard
Ida T. (Rickles) Seder
Acton Street
Jacob H. Seder
Florence Aranov
Brookline
Doris Seder
Avram
Simon
Ceregaone Pa
Robert
Newto
Levine Chapel
Acton Center Women’s Club to Present One Act Play
The Acton Center Women’s Club will dramatize a one act comedy titled From Five to 5:30. The presentation is at 7 pm Wednesday April 15 under Mrs John B Milliken. Mrs Paul M president will lead the business meeting and the hostess will be Mrs Frederick W Ablett.
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Acton Center
Acton Center Woman’s Club
John B. Milliken
Paul M
Frederick W. Ablett
Fellowship Names Slate of Officers
Concord Bill Douglas was elected president of the senior youth fellowship of Congregational Church at the regular meeting last Sunday. Other officers named are Vice-president Bill Creighton chaplain Rosalind Webster treasurer Sandy Macleod assistant treasurer Fay secretaries Sue Brown and Bette Hubley, Christian-out-Martin youth council natives Doris Blaidell and Baker. New officers will assume duties in the fall.
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Concord
Bill Douglas
Congregational Church
Bill Creighton
Rosalind Webster
Sandy Macleod
Fay
Sue Brown
Bette Hubley
Longtime Concord resident and church organist passes away
The town’s oldest resident, who lived at the last house on Wartar Road, served for many years as the organist at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Concord. Rev Morris R Robinson, rector of St. Anne’s, officiated. Interment followed at Arbor Vitae Old Lincoln Cemetery.
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Wartar Road
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
Concord
Morris R. Robinson
St. Anne’s
Amelia Held in Puketba Mass 1810
A dated note states Amelia was held in Puketba Massachusetts in 1810 per records from the Massachusetts Department of Commerce.
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Puketba Mass
Massachusetts Department of Commerce
It Pays to Own a Dodge A 1959 car ad comparison
An advertising piece argues Dodge offers notable standard features and options at no extra cost, highlighting torsion-Aire Ride, Total-Contact Brakes, Safety-Rim Wheels, electric wipers, and independent parking brake. It urges readers to visit, test drive, and compare the 1959 Dodge with competitors, promising comfort and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
GM Plant in Conversion Affects 1200 Workers in Detroit
Gordon stated in Detroit the changeover will not reduce the 1,200 Ser employees and will shift Buick Pontiac and Oldsmobile passenger car assembly from the Framingham plant to Linden New Jersey. Company officials cited retained dealer and customer access and expanded Eastern Seaboard production opportunities.
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Gordon
Detroit
Ser
Framingham Assembly
Ane
Seaboard
Inden
N. J
Oman
Eae
Bowen Named as President for Rotary
Bedford John Bowen proprietor of a local toy store has been elected president of the Rotary Club for the new year. The nominating committee preserved the rest of the slate and it was approved at the Bedford Inn meeting. Richard K Brown is vice president and George Doherty secretary with Frank J. Hene Jr. treasurer. Lee H. Kieley sergeant at arms, and a bulletin editor. Board of directors includes Ronald Davis John J. Harrison and Theodore Silvester. Davis is retiring president.
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Bedford
John Bowen
Rotary Club
Bedford Inn
Richard K Brown
George Doherty
Frank J. Heneee Jr
Lee H. Kieley
Ronald Davis
John J. Harrison
Theodore Silvester
Davis
Acton Lions Club Hosts First Ladies Night of 1959
Acton Lions Club and members plus guests enjoyed their first ladies night on March 31. The women of the Acton Women's Club prepared a buffet for over 50, featuring Beef Stroganoff. Ralph Witters and Edward Simmons spoke, two wine cooking films were shown, Napa Rose was served, and Lion Dr. William Clewley struggled with the collecting basket.
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Acton
Acton Lions Club
Acton Women’s Clule
Ralph Witters
Wine Advisory Board of California
Edward Simmons
Frommond Sichel Inc
Christian ‘Brothers
Napa
Lion
William Clewley
Maynard Civil Defense Faces School Child Safety Challenge
The Maynard civil defense leaders and school committee discuss a rough plan for protecting children in case of an enemy attack. They consider where children live, how they travel, and neighbor involvement, plus feeding, housing, and sanitation if schools stay open for days amid radioactive fallout.
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Maynard
Auxiliary Police Association
Nashua
N.H
Littler Boxboro
Marlboro
Hudson - Boston
Hard Work Key to Married Life in New Gloucester
In New Gloucester James Turner and his wife celebrate a long marriage built on hard work and mutual support. They recall facing daily challenges with resilience and humor as friends and a local official crowd gathers for their anniversary. The couple emphasizes sticking to their routine and values as the basis of their century-long story.
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James United Press
New Gloucester
Turners
Turner
4 Mierfield
Sen. Smith
Rep
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Red Cross
Robert W. Seaward
Robin Hill
Chelmsford
Mass
Emerson
Alpine
Army
Gene J. Terpstra
Terpstra
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wuerzburg
Germany
U.S
U. S
Mr. Gotrocks
Great Road
Great Road Maynard
Bowen
Rotary
Boxboro
Summer Street
Walcott Sis
TEL
Hudson
Kent
Littleton
Bedrese Sy
LeRoy P. Fig Cord
Seri White River
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