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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
11
A garbled passage discusses theater and radio, mentioning pay, prizes, and discriminatory aspects. It references a drive to the mountains and a live show, with uncertain names and details. The text remains unclear but hints at entertainment costs and audience access.
The Navy Recruiting Office in Framingham announces a carrier tour of the U S S Tarawa at the Boston Naval Shipyard on August 20 1955. Navy bus transport will depart the Post Office Building at 9 A M with outreach to young men 16 and older to join the Navy contact Chief Gilson at TR 5-5451 during weekday hours and Saturday morning.
A truck bears a humorous sign reading Please don t hug me I m going steady. The message uses a casual romantic joke to deter hugs while conveying commitment.
Chicago AP outlines daily costs for a two person car trip with 300 miles per day. Car operation nine dollars, meals eight, lodging eight, admissions two, incidentals three totaling about forty six dollars daily. For a family of four, lodging rises and meals double. Tips to stretch travel dollars include driving in daytime, avoiding tourist traps, and planning in spring or autumn.
A speeding charge against Donald J. Peters of Providence was dismissed because police traded in the patrol car used to clock his speed before the case reached court. The speedometer evidence was then unavailable for prosecution.
The Middlesex County 4-H fair runs Friday and Saturday August 26 and 27 on Everett Street in Concord with garden club entries and cash prizes. Highlights include summer and early fall flowers rosettes, best collection of annuals award, a large rabbit display, and exhibits in vegetables, canning, frozen foods, crafts, poultry, dairy, beef, goats and horses. Over 2004-H leaders and parents aided preparations. admission is free.
U P correspondent notes government workers face a daily double of heat and humidity. The go home standard is 85 degrees with 55 percent humidity, a combo deemed almost prohibitive. Records show readings like 96-52 and 100-39 as heat and humidity rise.
In the Capitol Building more than 70 girls handle calls year round. The chief operator Miss Nena Thomas says during a session about 57,000 calls are made daily. The operators work around the clock whether Congress is in session or not.
In Mount Vernon Illinois a man described leaping from a bathtub when lightning struck during a thunderstorm. He recalled a wall hole eight inches around and fainting after the flash before recovering. He attributed the scare to the bright bolt and ensuing darkness.
Dodge Reports shows July construction awards totaling 2.271 billion dollars in 37 eastern states, up 24 percent from 1954. Seven month totals rise to 14.254 billion, up 29 percent, with nonresidential up 39 percent led gains, residential up 29 percent, and public works up 22 percent.
Acton parents may register children who are five years nine months as of September 1 1955 for first grade. Registration is available daily at Acton High School from 8 30 a m to 4 p m and a regular session will be held Wednesday September 7 from 9 a m to 3 p m in Julia L McCarthy Primary School. Bring birth and vaccination certificates.
Detroit reports that over 14 years the average length of the lowest priced car models rose by 6.1 inches. The Automobile Manufacturers' Association notes a 200.6 inch average in 1941 versus 206.7 inches for current models.
The Acton School Committee approved Blanchard Memorial Auditorium use by Henry Young of South Acton for Cub Scouts on the second Wednesday each month from September 1955 to May 1956. The community center also gained permission to use the auditorium on Fridays the 19th and 26th for teenage dancing.
The Dow family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement. Mrs Hope B Dow and family extend gratitude from West Concord.
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