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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1955

Page

4

Concord Enterprise masthead and publishing details

The Enterprise Press Inc publishes the Concord Enterprise in Marlboro Massachusetts with editor R W Currier. It lists mailing and post office registration dates and says it assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements but will reprint erroneous parts.

The Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Concord, Tei Marlboro Massachusetts

Subscription Rates and Single Copies Owe Tome ica

In this note the publication lists subscription rates and single copy prices. It indicates amounts owed and details perhaps for renewal or arrears within the Tome ica issue context.

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Daylight time to be extended across New England area

Governors of New England states discuss observing daylight saving time through October in most of the area including Massachusetts. Public sentiment splits between opposing the change and welcoming extra daylight for home life and twilight sports. Elections and trends loom as observers seek indications of national results, but votes ultimately decide.

New England New York Massachusetts Michigan Maine

Hoover commission warns federal red tape costs billions

The Hoover-led panel finds federal paperwork wastes about four billion dollars annually, equal to pre-1933 federal spending. It suggests the Hoover economy program could cut red tape by 225 million dollars immediately, arguing spending cuts can balance the budget.

Nerbert Hoover U. S

Editors Challenge White House Info Rulings

A group of newspaper editors challenged White House and Pentagon information restrictions. The American Society of Newspaper Editors cites Defense Secretary Wilsons directive and Hagertys statement as narrowing access, warning of a dangerous trend that could paralyze public knowledge and oversight. The report lauds Eisenhower press conferences but notes many cabinet officers lack regular briefings. A Statehouse coverage note by Eugene S. Pulliam Jr. says the public right to know about state legislature remains healthy.

Washington White House Pentagon American Society of Newspaper Editors Freedom of Information Committee J. Russell Wiggins Washington Post Times Herald Defense Charles E. Wilson James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Wiggins Committee Eugene S. Pulliam, Jr Indianapolis News

Acton Planning Board hearings urged on zoning amendments

Katherine M. Kinsley appeals to Acton residents to attend two public hearings at Town Hall on April 25 to discuss amendments to the protective zoning by law adopted in 1953. She warns of planning board powers to enter land and survey under the subdivision control law and notes a recent hand vote result.

Acton Enterprise Acton Acton Planning Board Selectmen’s Acton Town Hall

Sudbury Food Sale Aids Rum Mage Fund at Parish

In Sudbury Center at First Parish Church a rum mage sale and a food sale will be held on Saturday April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. Mrs. Kenneth Throckmorton and Mrs. Allen Benjamin organize both events to benefit the sale.

First Parish Sudbury Center Kenneth Throckmorton Allen Benjamin

Mrs VanDusen Returns to Sudbury After Westwood Visit

Mrs Anna VanDusen has returned to Sudbury and is making her home with the William Brennans on Concord road after spending several months in Westwood.

Anna VanDusen Sudbury Westwood William Brennans Concord Road

Spike Cahill Receives Ham Radio License for Civil Defense

Spike Cahill son of Mr and Mrs Thomas V Cahill has earned his ham radio license and will serve as a key Civil Defense helper in the area.

Spike Cahill Thomas V. Cahill Civil Defense

Mosquito Control Sprays Planned for Sudbury Swamps

Sudbury officials expect end of week spraying in swamp areas to combat mosquitoes, based on latest reports. The operation aims to reduce biting insects and protect public health.

Sudbury

Living Christ and Get Going Sermons At Concord

Rev Hyland T Richmond of the Evangelical Free Church preached Sunday on The Living Christ in the morning and Stop Look Listen and Get Going in the evening. Lexington Music Club guests from Mrs Horace Williams home with Ella Lou Dimmock opening the program on 16th and 17th century millish.

Hyland T. Richmond Evangelical Free Church Christ Lexington Music Club Horace Williams Concord Ella Lou Dimmock

Patriots Parade Reforms After Shower Tees Off Holiday Events

The parade re-formed for the march back to town and was reviewed by the marshal and staff, with Fingold before Emerson school. Concord’s holiday exercises closed with the West Middlesex Voituré banquet and dance at the Veterans Building after a large military ball at the State Armory sponsored by Company H.

Fingold Emerson School Concord West Middlesex Veterans Building State Armory Company H

Middle sex Central Pomona Meets at Girl Scout House

Concord Grange hosted the monthly meeting of Middle sex Central Pomona last evening at the Girl Scout House with members in attendance.

Concord Grange Middlesex Central Pomona

First Parish Church Vestry Meeting Cites Sermon

A vestry meeting followed a coffee hour at the First Parish Church last evening. Rev. Dr. Edward P. Daniels preached on The Mighty Plan highlighting the church’s mission and upcoming activities.

Edward P. Daniels

Reverend Clark guest speaker at Bedford church club

Reverend William H. Clark rector of Trinity Episcopal Church was guest sneaker at the Ball & Chain Club meeting held Sunday evening at Church of Christ in Bedford.

William H. Clark Trinity Episcopal Church Ball & Chain Club Church of Christ, Bedford

Wisconsin name origin tied to Indian words Ouisconsin Misconsing

The spring of Wisconsin was named after Indian terms Ouisconsin and Misconsing, traced to Congress. The article notes the etymology linking the state's name to indigenous language roots and congressional attribution.

Wisconsin Congress

Rummage Sale Planned by Court Our Lady Helo of Christians

The Court Our Lady Helo of Christians CDA announces a rummage sale at the vacant Bartolomeo store on Commonwealth Avenue West Concord. The sale is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with public attendance invited.

Our Lady Helo of Christians C.D.A Bartolomeo Commonwealth Avenue West Concord

Massachusetts Aviation Conference to Meet in Beverly

More than 20 aviation authorities will attend the Massachusetts first conference on aviation in Beverly. The day-long program April 26 at United Shoe Machinery Clubhouse includes four expert panels on federal and state aid economic development fixed base operations and a Yankee Workshop with speakers from government and industry.

Massachusetts Department of Commerce Beverly Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission Beverly Airport Commission United Shoe Machinery Corporation Beverly Richard Preston Crocker Snow J M. Beardslee Mnajor Civil Aeronautics Administration Washington, D.C Massachusetts Leslie B. Cutler Legislative Committee On Aeronautics Howard A. Chase Nantucket Preston Boston University College of Industrial Technology George F. Brennan Air Age Schools The Aero Club of New England E. W. Wiggins, Jr Wiggins Airways, Inc John Erskine Atlantic Aviation Corporation Department of Commerce Commonwealth

Coming Events of The Week At Concord

Community calendar lists multiple events this week in Concord. Soil conservation meeting with town officials at 8 p.m. Thursday. DeMolay and C D A rummage sale Friday morning. numerous meetings Monday through Tuesday including Boy Scouts, selectmen, Rainbow Assembly, and Lions Club. The Concord Orchestra concert and a theater premiere are also scheduled.

Concord Our Lady Heir of Christians C.D.A Bartolomeo Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Boy Scouts Board of Selectmen Town House Walden Royal Arch Masonic Tempfe Girl Scout Association Scout House Emerson Hospital First Parish Concord Lions Club Howard Johnson Concord Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. Hall Concord Orchestra Fenn School Concord Players My Three Angels Veterans Building

Four Poster Opens Season at Red Barn Westboro

Sid Sawyer opens Red Barn Theatre 17th season in Westboro with The Four Poster the Broadway hit now running in town extending the longest season in the venue. Dorothy Lee Tompkins and Tom Rosqui star with James Dyas directing Equity company. The final The Four Poster show is April 24 prior to The Women opening April 26. box office reservations are Westboro 2345.

Sid Sawyer Red Barn Westboro Mr. Sawyer Dorothy Lee Tompkins Tom Rosqui Jessica Hume Cronyn James Dyas Equity Company Circle Theatre Hotel Bancroft Worcester Clare Booth Luce

Farmers Plan Fight Against Milk Control

Arthur Schofield of Wayland, president of Central Massachusetts Dairy Association, says farmers across Massachusetts oppose a petition by the New England Milk Producers Association to expand federal milk control areas. He notes five of the nation’s 48 control areas are in Massachusetts and argues federal limits push out-of-state milk, hurt local farmers, and raise merchant and consumer costs. He adds storekeepers officials and consumers are mobilizing to contact representatives.

Arthur Schofield Wayland Central Massachusetts Dairy Association Massachusetts New England Milk Producers’ Association Boston Lowell Lawrence Worcester Springfield Fall River Schofield N.E.M.P.A

Triplets Born to Dorchester Couple

Two boys and a girl were born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Cappuccio of Dorchester Boston. The girl weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces and the boys 3 pounds 6 ounces and 4 pounds 5 ounces. Cappuccio is a City of Boston employee.

Boston Joseph Cappuccio Dorchester Cappuccio

Loan Appraisal Requests Rise in March for VA Homes

VA reports March saw 111,793 appraisal requests for proposed and existing homes up 7,605 from February 104,188. Of these, 71,939 were proposed and 39,?8?4 existing homes. Lenders filed 51,141 home loan guaranty applications for World War II and Korean conflict veterans, eight straight months above 50,000.

Veterans Administration

CAR Night At Town Hall Highlights Local C A R History

The Capt. Isaac Davis Chapter C A R met April 14 at Acton Town Hall with Miss Enid Sadler presiding. Mrs. Emily Noyes Davis of Worcester recalled early C A R work and the founding of the National Society in 1895, while Mrs. Walter Morse of Lowell discussed organizational efforts and exhibited related materials.

Acton Center Isaac Davis C.A.R Town Hall Enid Sadler Children of the Emily Noyes Davis Worcester Acton National Society Washington Walter Morse Lowell C.A. R

No Waiting List For USAF Recruits

Marlboro Air Force recruiter Marlboro area Sgt Harry L Lewis Jr says new quotas remove waiting list for enlistment. High school seniors should see him about enlisting with friends and training together. Graduates may apply for Aviation Cadet Training and contact him at City Hall on Mon Wed and Fri afternoons in the Mayor's office.

Marlboro Harry L. Lewis USAF Air Force Sgt. Lewis Lewis City Hall

Mrs Leo Cunningham Hosts Patriotic Event for Children

Aine Mrs. Leo Cunningham welcomed attendees as the hostess for a program designed to arouse patriotic interest in children.

Leo Cunningham

Busy real estate column from Marlboro Maynard shows listings

In a April 21, 1955 update the author describes a hectic period with travel to Boston and Cambridge plus a flood of property listings. They report multiple houses and land for sale in Marlboro Maynard Littleton Boxboro Sudbury Northboro and Framingham with prices ranging from 8500 to 26500 and mention rentals and summer properties.

Lynn Boston State House Museum of Science Salmagundi John Hancock Building Cambridge Dps Red Sox Teddy Sox MacWilliams Church St Hatch Concord Road Stow Rd West View Lake Marlboro Gloucester Rt. 128 Fayville Edmunds Rd Framingham Sudbury King Phillips Heights Concord Rd Art Fay Peakham Rd Post Rd Maynard Actons John Thomas Colonial Littleton Boxboro Hudson Stow Northboro Jay

Local Notes Reveal Fragmented Court-Cited Details

An unclear report mentions individuals including Mr Gibson aged 67 and Mr and Mrs Hancock in a daytime session at the center. The text also references telephone use and a routine toward a specified purpose, but specifics remain fragmentary and unverified.

Gibson Hancock

Notice of Probate and Public Meeting in Sudbury

Legal notice for the estate of E late of Acton involving Marion F and a petition to the Middlesex Court for a last will appointment. Public hearing announced in Sudbury on Thursday at 8 PM at a location on the Post Road regarding the Rogers Estate with Robie and others listed.

Commonwealth Gif Middlesex Acton Marion F Exeri John J PA Sudbury The Sudbury Robie To Rogers Robert Sudbury

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