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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

12

First Phase Of Polio Vaccine Program To Be Completed

Boston officials outlined progress on Massachusetts free Salk polio vaccinations. By July the first phase should finish and second shots may be completed by the start of the polio season in August pending manufacturers’ output. Officials cited 934000 children and 100000 pregnant women to be inoculated with high acceptance estimates.

Boston Samuel B. Kirkwood Roy #teemster Theere House Rules Committee Massachusetts Kirkwood National Foundation For Feemster

Concord Week of Local Events and Club Activities

The column lists upcoming community events in Concord across Thursday to Wednesday. Highlights include Lions Club parade and MNG drill at Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium, DeMolay Chapter meetings, rummage sale at Harvey Wheeler school, Rotary Club anniversary, Boy Scout waste paper drive, selectmen meeting, K of C and Grange gatherings, Chorus rehearsal, and a free concert by Concord Orchestra at Wells A Hall.

Lions Club Wells A. Hall Memorial Company H. M.N State Armory West Concord Harvey Wheeler School Rotary Club Country Club Boy Scout Sponsors Inc Concord Board of Selectmen Town House DeMolay Mothers Club Masonic Temple K. of C Monument Hall Concord Grange Peter Bulkeley Concord Chorus Ells A. Hall Concord Orchestra Wells A. Hall

Patent Office seeks examiners amid backlog crisis

Floyd H Crews president of the New York Patent Law Association announced the group backs a recruitment drive to fill new examiner openings at the U S Patent Office. He noted Congress provided funds to add staff and urged applicants to contact the Commissioner of Patents in Washington D C for opportunities.

Floyd H. Crews New York Patent Law Association United States U. S. Patent Office Congress Patent Office Commissioner of Patents Washington, D. C

Holiday for Skis charity film shown at Concord High

Concord John Jay presents a color film titled Holiday for Skis at 7 30 p m May 4 in the Concord High School Auditorium to benefit the Brooks School of Concord. The reel features Alpine scenery from Matterhorn to Swiss glaciers, Asia ski scenes, water skiing stunts, and Tuckerman's Ravine adventures with notable sponsor locations in Concord.

Concord John Jay Brooks School of Concord Concord High School Matterhorn Swiss Alps Asia Tuckerman’s Ravine California Sk’e Brooks School Thrift Show Independence Court Richardson’s Drug Store Main Street

Minstrel show aids polio funds in Bedford

Bedford Grange raised proceeds from a "Minstrels on Parade" show for the March of Dimes and National Infantile Fund. State Grange figures note 90 percent of Massachusetts Granges promoted public fundraisers. Bedford's event aimed for the new school auditorium and produced a $200 check to the National Trifantile Fund with half earmarked for Bedford residents.

Bedford Bedford Grange March of Dimes National Infantile Fund Fight Brand New School Warren Blake State Grange Leila Blake Lincoln Grange Middlesex-Central Pomona Grange Harris W. ‘Cripps Sudbury Grange Larry Bresnahan Sherman Darby Richardfi Meadows Lexington Grange Theresa McMahan Versa Tile Ted Mack Troup William Dean Harold Slater Cathy McDonald Henry L. Nelson Sudbury State Grange Home and Community Service Committee

Brooks School Open House Set for Next Sunday

Brooks School invites parents friends graduates and interested people to an Open House on Sunday April 29 from to 6 pm. Mrs Sinclair Weeks Jr and Mrs David C White lead this year with the Parents Association directing. Third grade children greet guests usher them and introduce teachers in the marine rooms.

Concord Sinclair Weeks Jr David C. White Brooks School Parents’ Association William Berkes Owen House Neenle Brooks

Ostrich Plume Hat Sparks Realization in Small Town Romance

In a quiet cafe Sally and Guy share a night drift from Meg, as a bright orange felt hat with a blue ostrich plume becomes a turning symbol. They grow closer, attend church together, and realize Sally suits Guy better than Meg, ending with a quiet vow.

Sally Guy Meg Meg ‘Gartner

Remembering Southern Hospitality in Shenandoah Valley

A reminiscence from Bessie Summerfield and Etta Snore recounts 1991 in the Shenandoah Valley Virginia, describing neighborly aid during butchering day and harvest. Neighbors shared meat and meals without cost, with women ensuring the sick received care and all work done collectively. The memory marks a cherished time in the Old Dominion.

Bessie Summerfield Etta Snore West Virginia Shenandoah Valley Virginia Old Dominion Meight

Public Roads Study On Worker Ties To Transport

The Bureau of Public Roads estimates that one worker in seven in the United States has work directly connected with traffic and transportation.

Bureau of Public Roads United States Puerweye Mote Transport

Debunker Explains Misleading Food Names

AW Debunker 8Y JOHN HARVEY FURBAY PH.D. By PAI discusses common misnomers. He notes feod names are often mistaken and cites examples such as Spanish omelets not being traditional in Spain and Russian dressing having no Russian origin.

Spain Russia

West Concord Store Announces Sixth Anniversary Sale

Mrs Matilda Baryon, owner of Gail Mark Shop at 48 Commonwealth Avenue, announces a six year anniversary sale in West Concord. The event runs today tomorrow and Saturday with bargains up to 20 percent off on children's and baby clothes and other merchandise in the Boyd block across the West Concord post office.

West Concord Matilda Baryon Commonwealth Avenue Gail Mark Boyd West Concord Pest

Sudbury Players Propose Theatre For Community Growth

Sudbury Players showcase rehearsals for Lo and Behold praising their disciplined cast crew and director. The group emphasizes community service, fundraising and scholarships while seeking a future little theatre for plays, classes, and expanding cultural offerings in Sudbury.

Sudbury Sudbury Players New England Beth’s School Igh High School Lane

Sudbury Fire Chief's April Brush and Grass Fire Report

Sudbury Fire Department logs multiple fires from April 19 to April 22 including brush and grass fires on Weir Hill Lincoln Road Waltham Street Maynard Line and Post Road. Causes cited include sparks from dumps careless disposal of cigarettes and a firebug who moved a flare from a trench.

Sudbury Weir Hill Lincoln Road Richard Wayland Boys Waltham Street Maynard Maynard Town Appata- Stow Mass Department of Natural Resources Emmett Flynn Brush Pratt Mill Road

Accused Driver Fined After 55 MPH Charge in Norwalk

Law Leese of Norwalk faces a speeding charge after allegedly driving 55 miles an hour. Police report details of the incident and any related penalties awaiting court action.

Norwalk, Conn

Community outreach schedule at 116 Main

An employment and civic outreach event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 116 Main. Organizers aim to connect residents with local services and opportunities, inviting visitors and participants from area clubs and agencies.

Troop 1 Sees Busy April With Camporees and TV

At the April 12 meeting several scouts were excused to attend a Kiwanis basketball game while Walter Kilton led the opening ceremony and Peter Boughton closed. The May Camporee was discussed and Boughton demonstrated an improvised sleeping bag. Multiple patrols drew maps and a game of Steal the Bacon closed the session. On April 14 the Big Brother show on WBZ Channel 4 featured G Boughton and 11 others, with transport to Boston. The April 19 weekly meeting at the Congregational Church opened with R Bronn leading the ceremony and District Committeeman Jack Arnold in attendance. Plans for May Camporee included full-pack march May 18 and a parent cookout at 5 pm. George Walker of the Ground Observer Corps urged boys to become observers. A later gathering included games, drill, and closing with D Davidson. Camping trips occurred April 20–21 at Parmenter Reservation with several Scouts, including Boughton and Kilton, participating and many earning Second Class and First Class milestones. A brush fire, weather, and field service to the Fire Chief were noted. The Algonquin Council Board of Review praised Edward Gardiner. Star Scout status was conferred and a Scout Banquet scheduled for May.

Sudbury Kiwanis Walter Kilton Peter Boughton Boughton Wbz-Tv Channel 4 G. Boughton G. Bowry Robert Brenn R. Clark P. Devoll F. Eisner M. Griswold R. Hinds P. Jacobs Y. Kelly Cc. Kerwin W. Kilton F. Pierrello J. Powers Boston Tucker Congregational Church R. Bronn Jack Arnold George Walker Ground Observer Corp D. Davison Parmenter Reservation H. Tebo J. Bisson Tiesson R. Grierson T. Casella Eisner J. Cavicchio J. Morris Smalley P. Bacon Nims Barry Brian Copp A R. Abrahamson Gee Boughton E. Frye Pirillo Cofin J. Bautae D. Bee R. Bennett Algonquin Council Board of Review Edward Gardiner Bou David Kilton Peter the Oprah

Willetts Don Conn Canterbury Quebec Boro Nova

Attendance limited to 178 must be made. Officials of Odd will include 1 Sovereign Grim. The notice mentions hearings and multiple officials from various jurisdictions.

Willetts Don Conn Canterbury Quebec Boro. Nova Clave Reas Odd Soverign Grim

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