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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
4
The item notes publication by the Enterprise Press in Marlborough Massachusetts. It lists a street address and phone code, confirms second class matter status, and shows a filing date of August 25 1908 with a Thursday publication schedule.
The article lauds the FBI as a well directed government agency facing various tasks. It cites a gradual rise in unemployment figures with March showing 54,000 unemployed, marking the first uptick in five months, and notes shifts in agriculture and illness related absences among workers.
April 6 1940 reader thanks Mr Currier for two city notices and comments on recent warm weather reducing snow. He notes skiing on top remains and invites a visit if in the area.
The article covers Patriots Day ceremonies with remarks by Gov. Paul A. Dever, a review by Col. John C. Dolan, and participation by 86th Army band, Boy Scouts and Cubs, Company H, and the 182nd Regiment. It describes the retreat parade, colors lowering, and the evening concert and military ball.
Such specialties as Alice Faieta John Variey Mary Gower Joan Gower Johnny Arena and Prof Tromboni are listed as standouts. Miss Paieta will sing Quanto LeGuista while Varley will render several numbers. The Bell Hoppers will sing Twelfth Street Rag and a dance number is directed by the Keefe sisters with Mrs Walker as show pianist.
The Concord Lincoln Carlisle Boy Scout District announces a monthly meeting next Thursday at 8 p.m. at Middlesex Insurance Part. Final plans for upcoming programs will be discussed, including ScOUTDOORama at Arlington next month. Arlington resigns to enter business in Lexington.
Katherine Keeley, Mary Gill and Peggy Murphy headline this year’s grand show with many other individuals and specialties featured. A revue may be staged in next week’s Enterprise, suggesting additional acts and performances.
A reader asks about hospital benefits while on Blue Cross coverage and state law payments. Officials confirm Blue Cross must be used up before state hospital benefits apply and clarify funeral expenses for WWII veterans. Other queries cover reducing National Service Life Insurance, selective service notices, and retirement age updates, with answers pointing to VA forms, policies, and agencies.
The text records milk quantities for cheese making including 9.77 quarts of milk and 3.75 quarts for a pound of something, with unclear terms and missing context. It mentions evaporation data and a production reference, but details are fragmented and not fully coherent.
Thursday features the first performance of Arsenic and Old Lace by Concord Players at Veterans Building with a dress rehearsal for children at Saint Bernard’s CYO. Other events include a food sale at Our Lady Help of Christians, a West Concord church sale, and Boy Scout meetings at Peter Bulkeley School and Harvey Wheeler. Additional items include United World Federalists at Wells Memorial Auditorium, and various local club and lodge meetings.
The piece discusses Sunday dinner traditions and chicken preparation trends in American households. It notes chicken popularity rising and varied local methods, then outlines a family recipe with steps and measurements for six people including two broiling chickens, melted fat, flour, salt, pepper, and salt slices.
Angel Falls in southeastern Venezuela drops more than 5 000 feet in an unbroken sheet of water, creating a dramatic natural wonder that stands as a record height among falls worldwide.
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