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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
10
A 1955 outlook critiques the automobile industry for fatal crashes over the Christmas period and urges stricter driving standards. The piece contrasts flashy new convertibles with dangerous driving culture and calls for tougher licensing and enforcement to curb drink driving and speed.
The Catholic Club sponsored whist parties continue on April 26 at 8 o clock in St Elizabeth s hall Bedford road. The public is welcome. Recent prize winners include Mrs Eva Quinn Mrs Helen Fult on John Bartolomeo and Mrs Frances Connors. Mrs Theresa Alexander of West Concord won the door prize.
U S companies paid a record total of 10.4 billion dollars last year in fringe benefits including pensions and welfare funds. The figure marks a high in employer contributions to employee benefit programs across the nation.
The piece notes Providence Rhode Island as a very old city yet lacking 17th century houses. It mentions Roger Williams founding the city in 1636 and identifies the King Farm House as the oldest house, built in 1705.
Duncannon Record and Fulton Leader pieces discuss rising youth violence and the pervasive talk around juvenile delinquency. Teachers police clergy editors politicians and clubs weigh in on causes and warnings as concerns grow.
In Etowah Alabama the text argues for addressing delinquency by setting good examples for adults and youth. A rural vignette shows a woman correcting a sewing mistake only to decline, fearing others will notice the fault and spoil the pleasure of the handiwork.
Dun and Bradstreet reports mixed results for New England retail activity with a slight week to week drop but a rise expected in coming weeks. Easter shopping weaker than expected. women's coats popular while dresses lag. Automobiles and meat purchases strong. eggs steady. fresh produce slow. Industrial output up, steel at 82 percent capacity. shoe factories operating overtime. Maple syrup sap running slowly. yield likely below last year but quality good. Unemployment new claims up while continued claims fall.
A Federation for Railway Progress survey shows passenger satisfaction rising with rail service. Reports from last year indicate 64 percent were complimentary, up from 42 percent in 1948, with the findings reviewed and sent to railroad presidents.
A fragment describes pressing a needle into a cake of soap. No further details or context are provided to explain purpose or outcome.
Acton firemen assisted Concord firemen in responding to a threatening Nine Acre Corner fire in Concord last Tuesday. Acton units also battled several grass fires during the past week as the community prepared for school reopenings.
West Acton based scout Jack Onslow addressed Boston Rotary at a luncheon last Wednesday noon. A film titled Baseball in Boston was shown during the event.
Edward S. Boyden of 538 Massachusetts Avenue West Acton drew for jury duty by the local board of selectmen. The Universa lits Church South Acton Couples Club held a well attended bean supper sponsored with church women. local Rose Hawthorne School Guild mothers sponsor a whist party at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall West Acton Saturday night at 8 o clock public welcome.
Mrs. Benjamin Plume of High Street South Acton hosts the Maynard Garden Club meeting Monday afternoon May 2. The notice names the hostess and date for the community gathering.
A humorous column contrasts spring fever with the common cold, urging self care and honesty at work. It notes weather worsens colds and jokes about taking sick days, recommending staying home when ill and even going fishing to spare colleagues. The piece ends with a plea to ditch desk lounging and rest.
Boston area report outlines a four point plan by Youth Service Board chair John D. Coughlan to curb juvenile delinquency. The Ways and Means Committee pushes a record high budget of 309.6 million while warning funds are unavailable for expanded youth services.
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