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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
14
Commissioner Sullivan blamed higher hospital and medical costs, wage levels, and jury awards for tentative rate hikes. Public hearing set for December 12 before new rates take effect, with neighboring towns showing varied increases. Higher rates expected for trucks taxicabs and motorcycles announced tomorrow.
State aid will cut Acton local school costs by 33 955.23 dollars for 1952, supplemented by 6500 dollars in tuition from Boxborough and W fonders and Massachusetts funds, boosting income to over 40 000 dollars about 30 percent of the budget. Superintendent Whitman Pearson has a letter from Raymond A. Fitzgerald noting reimbursements due for the year ending June 30, 1952.
Acton Garden Club holds its monthly meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at the Acton Center Woman's clubhouse. Mrs Charles W Allen, president, will preside. A Christmas program titled Christmas Decorations will be presented by the Merrys. A special hour will precede the business meeting.
The Massachusetts Internal Revenue Director Thomas Scanlon outlined three key deadlines for taxpayers. Final corporate income tax for 1951 is due by December 15, fiduciary return installments are due for the fourth quarter, and estimated tax declarations must be adjusted or filed by January 15, 1953 with amended forms if needed. Checks should be made payable to the Director of Internal Revenue at 174 Ipswich Street Boston Mass.
A reflective poem urging families to honor the Christmas meaning. It contrasts children’s Santa with elders pausing to recall the Babe in the manger and the Star on the fir tree as God inspired light guiding toward His Birthday and sacrifice.
Acton Grange No. 259 plans a Town hall program next Tuesday night with Master Norman E. Livermore presiding at 8 o clock. Students from Acton High School will discuss Shall Acton Field a Football Team and refreshments and dancing follow.
The Concord Free Public Library lists new fiction and non fiction titles added to shelves. Authors include Albrand Blackburn Bloomfeld Boynton Cary Eberfiard Franken Gerson Gregg Iams MacDonald Queffelec March Quentin Strange Thryver Thomas Waugh Wilson and more. Nonfiction features Brown Creston Fosdick Frison Roche Haveman Hatch Huxley Hu chens Johnson Maxwell Meany Morris Porter Raccliffe Rugg Waldorf and others.
Miss Gertrude Stiles of School street marries Ernest Schneider of Unionville Connecticut. The newlyweds are on a wedding trip and expect to return home in Unionville about Merchest.
Carroll G. Anthony Inc shows the new 1953 Lincoln in their Worcester Road salesroom. The grey-green Cosmpolitan Sedan delivers 205 horsepower and mirrors Lincoln’s Pan American finish results. Features include optional Power Steering, Power Braking, and a 4-Way Power Seat at extra cost.
Marlboro Patrolman Francis V. Foley of the Massachusetts State Police moved from Troop C Holden to Troop B Northampton in a department wide reshuffle affecting 90 members. Foley, son of Mr and Mrs James J Foley, served as a Marine in World War II and joined the force after discharge.
The Enterprise notes a correction listing the proper bearers for the Ward funeral held last week: William Feeley John Feeley William Larson John Larson William McKelvie and Francis Roche. The note adds the Anthony Company offers advanced automobile design and construction for interested readers.
Acton Miss Cynthia Heath is chosen as bridesmaid for the January 10 marriage of Miss Amy Lovell and Dudley B. Fay in Woodstock Vermont. The bride graduated from Concord Academy and the couple will live in Boston after their honeymoon.
Concord residents receive holiday guidance from Postmaster Edward J. McCaffrey to avoid late deliveries. He advises mailing outside Massachusetts before December 15, using first class for timely handling, including complete return addresses, and mailing during specific morning and afternoon windows to reduce waits.
A Marlboro Framingham area meeting will present a report by the Area Exploratory Committee on centralizing effort and expanding Girl Scout activities. The session at the Civic League Building Framingham Tuesday December 10 7 30 pm will review survey findings on financing council structure and future programs.
Industry leaders forecast solid orders for the next several months with a brisk Easter finish. Trade officials say styles will vary widely as the new look stimulates business, with casual cushion-soled shoes gaining popularity and lighter dress shoes trending. Nylon mesh trims appear in vogue. Some sources expect men to buy an extra pair as women already do.
Three weeks before Christmas residents plan shopping and events. Concord boards and Lions Club host meetings and parties in December, with fundraisers, whist nights, and theatre plans ongoing. Notable items include local clergy roles, school recess, and community fund drives plus holiday observances.
Bedford-St Michael Holy Name Society sponsors showing of the epic film St Benedict at the school auditorium next Wednesday evening December 10 at 8 o clock. Public welcome and tickets available at the door. The film covers the life and miracles of St Benedict based on Pope St Gregory the Great. Italian government required special permission to film.
Members at Rans Hospital stamp club receive a packed lot from General Eisenhower era, with stamps being sorted and classified for preservation. Notes mention encouragement to save quarters and stamps, and local clubs Pembroke, Couples Club, and Twice Club highlighted.
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