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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
35
The Seville Chronicle reflects on World War I mobilization and lingering wartime toll, comparing past national sacrifice to current traffic law enforcement debates. It notes vast losses, rationing, and mass enlistment, then critiques modern safety policy and calls for decisive action to mobilize for traffic safety.
A membership campaign is planned by the Edford Community Woman's Club as fall programs resume. Members named include Mrs. Abbott R. Webber and Mrs. David Towle of Concord Road, Mrs. John F. Brown Jr. of Hartwell Road, Mrs. Charles Kespert of Great Road, and Mrs. Joseph P. Mooney of Old Billerica Road.
Gordon Goodwin, a former Concord High School football player, enlisted in the U S Air Force and reported to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harris O Goodwin of Comgord road Bedford.
At Immanuel Baptist Church Rev Dean Thale led Sunday service. Wednesday prayer meetings are held at Wallace Wilders Dudley road home. Mrs Earl St Atwood entertained the 1940 Club at a dessert and card party Thursday. Birthday gifts were given for Mrs Edward Fitch. Mrs J Marshall Duane and Mrs Joseph P Moloney enjoyed a vacation in Montana. Visiting Mr and Mrs J Marshall Duane of Bedford visited their daughter Mrs Edward Dona hue and daughter Molly in Hartdale New York.
At the 69th convention of the American Chemical Society Division of Rubber Chemistry about 1,300 delegates heard Frank E. Beil of Goodrich Chemical Co. outline the 100,000-mile tire as a challenge and discussed high temperature rubbers for jet aircraft and spaceships. Other developments include oil resistant rubber, hydraulic brake fluid, anti freeze and fluids suitable for fuel injection systems.
New England’s largest Brockton Fair runs September 9 to 15, with a grandstand lineup headed by Arthur Godfrey’s Mariners and Pat Boone plus Joan Weber and Tony Pastor. Acts include the Elkins Sisters, Billy Robin, the Banana Man, and Lillian Briggs with Carl Perkins. Also featured are shows by the Midwestern Hayride, WLW TV cast, and a Rock and Roll night lineup. The fair includes cattle, poultry, goat, rabbit, and sheep exhibits and a three-tier entertainment program with circus acts and daily pari mutuel betting remnants. A separate note mentions an engraver beetle causing forest damage estimated at over $62,000,000 yearly in U.S. forests.
Camp Virginia in Boston Bay Path Council wraps an eight week season free from last year’s worries. Girls earned proficiency badges in swimming and crafts, formed a Camp Council led by Merrymen Jean Secord and Linda Patchett, Buccaneers Susan Hildreth and Beverly Wiles, plus a visit from National Scout adviser Helen Lyman.
Sid Sawyer presents Tea and Sympathy at Red Barn Theatre in Westboro featuring Gladys Richards Douglas Wilson and Donald Filipelli with Shirley Matson Neil Patrick George Schwimmer John Shea han Jackson Taylor Jay Cossey and Myles McAleer. Directed by Sawyer with Wilson E Lafferty as stage manager and Francis Madard Jr designing the sets. Now playing through Sunday at 8 20 box office calls Westboro 2345. Clocks and watches mass produced as industrial history notes.
Lucy and Desi share reader letters from United Press Hollywood about fan mail. They note letters reveal public sentiment, offer praise and criticism, and raise questions about their family life. They discuss teenage problems, plans for next year, and the growth of their show and family.
No August meetings were held by the Littleton Lions. July activities included a cookout at Ray Harris home in North Acton and attendance at the Concord Lions swim party. The fall program begins September 10 at Domenic's Restaurant Route 110 with George Kimball as president and Merrill Cobb continuing as secretary.
Fragmented OCR items show Concord residents aiding Ephraim mont for district goals and a governors post. References to Middlesex County commissioners, church projects, and school resumes imply local civic and religious activity.
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