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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
34
Soil Conservation District notes irrigation helps farmers as crops profit despite a dry year. Tom McGrath of Concord recalls record low Assabet River levels and praises irrigation support enabling continued cultivation.
Tina Leser discusses fall and collection notes on skirts and wardrobe evolution with reference to German-born design and a term Bretinas. The fragment mentions moleskin and sea Jimmy Fund in a fashion context.
Troop Stow will assemble at the Town Hall at 5 a m on Saturday August 25 to embark on a week end of camping hiking and other activities in New Hampshire. 18 scouts listed with Richard Buzzell Scout Master and Bob Mong Assistant Scout Master aiding. A Troop meeting to set up next year’s program scheduled for Tuesday August 28 at 8 p m. Special automotive taxes paid by U S motorists in 1954 totaled 6200000000.
The Concord information center draws hundreds of visitors who spend time exploring local history sites. Adults relive Revolutionary era roots, scholars study New England heritage, and children enjoy Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sydney tales. The Chamber of Commerce funds praise the project and Fred T. Boyd notes the town’s gratitude.
Virginia Boston. The fourth and final period at Camp Virginia is underway with nine Girl Scouts from outside Bay Path Council joining Marlboro, Southboro and Framingham girls for the last two weeks. Several campers from the previous period remain. No visiting days this season except for one-month campers, an innovation for healthier campers. Named campers include Lynn Forthover Maynard, Nancy Kaye Hudson, Constance Merrill East Natick, Dianne Pickering, Jean Secord Hopkinton, Robery Mandell Medway, Jane Erickson Southboro, Patricia Johnson Southboro, Donna Lee Janson Sudbury, Beverly Rundgren Sudbury, Brenda Rundgren Sudbury, Brenda Kozak Marlboro, Beverly Wiles Marlboro, Martha Williams Marlboro, Lucille Gravelle Marlboro, Linda Bloom Framingham, Sherry Bloom Framingham, Nancy MacRae Framingham, Connie Minns Framingham, Linda Patchett Framingham, Barbara Roberge Framingham, Patricia White Framingham, Janet Wilensky Framingham, Mary Ivers Framingham, Jean Ryan Framingham.
Congratulations and best wishes poured in on August 13 as Mrs Marion B Eaton of Church Street Sudbury celebrated her 86th birthday with open house. Relatives and friends brought gifts including an electric stove refrigerator and mixer. Mrs Eaton, active in Memorial Congregational church groups and Sudbury Woman's Club, had recently returned from a trip to Illinois for a granddaughter's wedding.
Chicago manufacturers report furniture prices likely to stay fair through year end. A seven company poll finds most prices near January levels with only one maker noting a cut. Kroehler cites nylon and foam rubber savings passed to consumers while Douglas Furniture hints at possible year-end reductions.
Sudbury notes Mrs Melvin Guptill attends the National Shade Tree Conference at Royal Hotel Toronto and the Canadian National Exposition before visiting Ottawa. The Sudbury Garden Club cites drought effects on trees, urges watering, mentions pests like oak leaf miners, suggests DDT and Lindane controls, and notes the Tree Wardens Summer Outing at Hav erhill August 29 1956 and support for The Jimmy Fund.
Warren M. Griffin, Newton businessman and long time Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, argues Middlesex County faces rapid industrial growth thanks to Route 128 and a forthcoming east west highway. He cites strong technical skills, investor interest, and regional facilities as proof of a sound outlook, and highlights his planning board leadership, Shell Oil ties, and civic involvement.
National Civil Defense Week September 9 15 approved by President Eisenhower to honor civil defense workers nationwide. Events include a Presidential proclamation TV appearance and daily themes from preparedness in the nation to preparedness at work with participation by Boy Scouts Ground Observer Corps Red Cross and American Legion and posters distributed nationwide.
Rear Admiral John A. Snackenberg announced fall openings for Naval Reserve Officers' Schools in the First Naval District. Locations include Boston Providence Worcester Salem Portland and extension sites in Lowell Springfield Manchester Fitchburg Augusta Portsmouth and Newport. Enrollment runs late August to early September with a 40 week curriculum covering engineering gunnery navigation seamanship rations supply leadership and administration.
New York based coffee maker says hot water may improve brewing but only if boiler and pipes are in perfect condition. The company notes hot water is rarely suitable and suggests letting the faucet run a moment before filling the pot. About a hundred old-fashioned grist mills still operate along Ohio streams.
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