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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

9

Suffolk Downs to build playground for East Boston youth

The plan proposes a large 300000 square foot winterized playground at Suffolk Downs with two outdoor courts and a flooded skating rink. Local officials including Judge Pappas and City Manager Revere Backed by the Racing Association, the project aims to benefit children from East Boston and Beachmont with amenities like ice cream and hot chocolate in warm months and after school programs.

Boston Revere Pricks Park Suffolk Suffolk Downs East Boston Beachmont Pappas

Government Finance Crisis Outlined by Treasury

The United States runs deficits since 1931 with only 1947 and 1948 as exceptions. Officials warn expenses will exceed income for years unless taxes rise. Back debts total about 257 billion dollars, roughly seven times current annual income, with about 20 percent due in 1950. Secretary Snyder says new borrowing or debt rescheduling will be used to pay old promises.

United States Secretary of the Treasury Snyder

Park Is For The Children Says Citizens Group

A community statement urges that the park be owned by the children who use it and invites youths to propose ideas. The message promises immediate consideration of requests and emphasizes child ownership and involvement.

Sweet Potato Dishes for Sunday Dinners

Sunday dinners gain appeal as versatile sweet potatoes move beyond the Southern states with A P Service for Homemakers presenting two savory recipes. Sweet Potato Custard Pie fills pastry with mashed potatoes milk eggs sugar and lemon rind baked to custard with meringue topping. Nutmeg cinnamon and optional coconut or spices enhance flavor. Sweet Potato Balls bake mashed potatoes with butter formed around a marshmallow center rolled in coconut until browned.

Norma Patterson Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Norma Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Patterson of Gleasondale road celebrated her third birthday with a home party Tuesday afternoon. Grandmothers Mrs Joseph Smith and Mrs A R Patterson joined the celebration. Norma received gifts and ecards and guests enjoyed refreshments.

Stow Norma Patterson Henry Patterson Gleasondale Road Joseph Smith A. R. Patterson Norma

Sledge couple wake to horse asleep beside bed

Mr and Mrs Edward Sledge recall a nightmare moment in Macon Georgia when they awoke to find their horse asleep beside their bed. Bankers warn that no world recovery is possible until currency stabilization is achieved.

Macon U. P Edward Sledge

Rotary delegates to attend first area district conference

Fitchburg hosts 26 Rotary clubs from 289th district May 1 at Fitchburg High and state armory. About 1000 representatives will attend sessions with Edward P. Morgan and A Z Baker, plus craft displays, business talks, and a banquet. Women join for open house and evening events. District governor Richard E. Weston presides. new governor to be named at Detroit convention in June.

Fitchburg Rotary International Fitchburg High School State Armory Edward P. Morgan Washington, D. C Federal Bureau of Investigation A. Z. Baker Cleveland Rotary Ann Rotarians Fay Club Guildhall Christchurch Fitchburg Hig School Walter £. Woodruff Fitchburg Club Athol Auburn Brookline Clinton Concord Dedham Framingham Franklin Gardner Groton Hudson Leominster Lowell Marlboro Maynard Milford Natick Needham Newton Southbridge Uxbridge Waltham Watertown Webster Wellesley Worcester Weston Detroit Mich

Judge Orders Bread and Water Cure for Teens Thefts

Papillion Nebraska judge Victor Schmidt sentences two teens to ten days in jail with bread and water every other day for stealing auto accessories and parts. The unusual punishment aims to curb juvenile auto parts theft in the community.

Papillion Neb U.P Victor Schmidt

W. E. Lawrence Challenges Civic Club on Taxation

Medford figure Walter E. Lawrence told the Stow Civic Club that public officials suffer from poor publicity and blamed tax rises on growing city costs and added services. He urged voters to weigh need versus cost before approving new appropriations. A monster Boy Scouts food sale was announced by the supper committee.

Stow Walter E. Lawrence Medford Stow Civic Club Alvin Fletcher Richard Herrick Ann Herrick Irene Donovan Carl Thompson Jack Ousley Wilfrid Woodhead Daniel William and Margaret Woodhead Boy Scouts Arthur Trefry Will

Health Checkup At 40 Urged For Preventive Care

A Journal of the American Medical Association report by Dr Edward J Stieglitz urges adults past age 40 to undergo regular health inventories. He notes insidious disorders begin around 40 and stresses preventive geriatric medicine and controlled gradual weight loss with a strong emphasis on diet for long term health.

Edward J. Stieglitz Journal of the American Medical Association Stieglitz

New Elastic Connectors Fight Sagging Trouser Problem

The American Magazine describes a device that eliminates suspender use by clipping onto trousers and shirt. Elastic connectors with rubber lining grip both garments to prevent tearing and keep pants up and shirt down.

Club plans April 29 event on the common

Mr. Castle appoints a nominating committee for the upcoming year at the club. Members include Ray Barhés Robert Derby and Edward Sanger as they prepare a slate of officers.

Castle Ray Barhés Robert Derby Edward Sanger

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