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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
19
The piece argues that bank holding corporations and distant financiers erode community budgeting power, urging smaller locally owned independent banks. It notes bonds linked to government origin and questions long term community needs vs short term asset backing. It warns about political influence on borrowing and the risk to local schools and courthouses.
An ice hearing will be held at Hall Sudbury on Tuesday at 8 15 P M regarding a subdivision west of Jean O' rd Mass chaired by H White with Nor ale Na al and Acarthy of Na al.
A husband and wife discuss the simple cause and effect of kindness. George notes that a smile invites smiles while a frown invites frowns. They agree politeness begins with self control and courtesy on the road, using the horn only in emergencies.
Bridgeport and St. Vincent's Hospital authorities found patients were stealing by inserting straws into dime slots of bed radios. The ploy cheated both the hospitals and the radio supplier. The slots were changed.
As spring nears the family should expect higher cold rates. Ensure rest and sleep for all, see a doctor if fatigue or illness worsens, keep children home when sick, and rely on preventive care to build resistance. Sponsored health column notes the Middlesex Health Association and local health boards.
The article profiles Marlene Dietrich known for The Blue Angel and her alluring Lola Lola role. It notes she recreates the character in a modern radio series Time for Love with Diana La Volta, a multilingual night club singer, as the lead. It mentions Dietrich’s daughter Maria Riva and suggests a potential on-air pairing for dramatic sparks.
Funeral services for William DeLancey Howe 84 were held at Bigelow Chapel Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. Howe a Boston attorney for 50 years formerly lived in Concord 20 years survives four daughters one sister and several grandchildren.
Daylight time change discussed with corrections about Saturday night and 2 am Sunday. Town notes warn motorists about 1954 stickers and upcoming inspections, plus local events, memorials, church plans, and village council items including a possible May town meeting and Arbor Day observance.
Mrs Brooks Stevens of Knoll Brook Lowell Road serves on the Mental Health Fund drive planning committee and will attend a Harvard club kickoff luncheon today. The Ladies Sodality at St Bernard's Church met Monday with Flora Clyne as prefect. A public hearing by the board of appeals is set for Friday night April 30 at 8 at Town House on Malone's garage petition off Main Street West Concord. First communion classes at St Bernard's begin with Holy Communion on May 3 led by Rev John A York.
Acton police added a new cruiser last week raising the fleet to two units and featuring radio equipment. Herbert Merriam served as Post Commander at the 40 and 8 banquet in Hudson. Commander and Mrs. Stanley Nedza and Past Commander Col. Edward Higgins attended the testimonial for County Commander Harold F. Collins in Newton.
Contributions recount fond memories of rural medical care in Vermont and Virginia. A Maple Farm note cherishes days when doctors arrived quickly, slept lightly, and shared coffee and stories before tending patients. A Virginia reminiscence recalls open fireplaces and cooking traditions.
A weekly list of community events in Concord including parish reunion at Our Lady's, Harvey Wheeler School drill at State Armory, Concord Players at Veterans Building, and high school meetings. Also schedules for hospital sale, films, Boy and Scout activities, grange and K of C meetings, Chamber supper, school and rotary events.
Car owners must display the 1954 safety inspection sticker in the lower right windshield corner by Friday afternoon. Registrar Rudolph King urges prompt inspection to avoid a last minute rush as registry personnel and police enforce compliance on Saturday May 1 on Massachusetts roads.
Acton police report Boxborough resident Douglas A. Gravin sat Summer Street near Willow Street when his northbound car failed to turn the corner. The vehicle struck a utility pole snapping it and crushed into trees. he was treated at Emerson Hospital for facial injuries and a gash on the forehead after being found by Patrolman Warren Birch at 11:45 p.m.
Concord local notice announces the engagement of Linette Peter of Bayport Long Island to Hollis French of Concord Annisquam. Linette Peter is a Radcliffe College senior and Junior League of Boston member. Hollis French is a Trinity College School Port Hope Ontario and Harvard College graduate class of 1950 and Owl Club member.
West Concord state police promotions name Hollis C. Beattie of the Framingham barracks and Julian Zuk to lieutenant. Beattie and Zuk, formerly at the local barracks, were announced by Brig Gen Otis M. Whitney commissioner of public safety.
Concord report lists Hawthorne Chapter officers Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Irwin of Lincoln as worthy patron and worthy matron succeeding Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson of West Concord. Viola Irwin serves beside her husband as matron.
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