Charity fundraising in 1950s America and regulation
A look at the philanthropy season, the scale of giving, and the rise of professional fund-raising firms. It covers amounts donated, volunteers, major fund-raisers, and the regulatory push across states to curb rackets and enforce charity laws. It also notes historic benchmarks from Franklin to World War I funding drives and mentions specific firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Assn. of
Counsels, Inc
Iusi
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
Ward
Dreshman and Reinhardt Company
Will
Folsom and Smith
Crooks
Better Business ‘Bureau
The
Chambers of Commerce
AAFRC
Legal Notice of Estate of William L Aldred
Administrators of the estate of William L Aldred present their first account for court allowance. Interested parties may file a written appearance at Cambridge Court before 10 AM on December 26 1957, return day of citation. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge. John V Harvey Register. Dec 5 12 18.
Estate of George late of Sudbury hearing notice
To all persons interested in the estate of George late of Sudbury in said County the administrators have presented to said Court their first and second accounts for allowance and a petition for partial distribution of the balance in their hands. If you desire to object you or your attorney should file written appearance in said Court at Cambridge before ten o clock in the forenoon on the twenty fourth day of December 1957 return day of this citation Witness John C. Tsseggat Es this twenty seventh day of November in the year one thousand nine hundred fifty seven John V Harvey Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Marion
B.wilccox
Maynard
Govrt
Harold R. Wilcox
Cambridge
Jothn C. Iseggat
eaiGs Court
John V.harvey
William L. Aldred
John .C. Leggat
Esquire
John V. Harvey
George
Sudbury
Witrless
Jodhm C. Tseggat
Register
Fred A. Neyes
Aury B. Neyes
John C. Leggat
Escamm
Probate Notice in Sudbury Estate of Fred A Neyes
Toll persons interested in the estate of Fred A Neyes late of Sudbury are notified that a petition for probate of a document purporting to be the last will of the deceased has been presented. Aury B Neyes requests to be named executrix without bond. Objections or written appearances must be filed in the Probate Court before forenoon of January 1958. Witness John C Leggat Esquire Judge of said Court acting this day in December 1957.
Tuberculosis Fight Becomes Public Health Crusade
Dr Weidman states TB remains a major health problem and urges public support for research and treatment. He notes progress from kingly healing to antimicrobial drugs and surgeries and calls on all to participate by buying Christmas Seals to fund laboratories, prevention, and rehabilitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waon Weidman
Dher
Rilliam Tor
Department of Public Health
Leo
Board of Health
Tuberculosis Com
Middlesex Health Association
Public Hearing Scheduled for December 18 1967
A public hearing is set for December 18 1967 at 800 p.m. The notice notes the time but provides limited details on location or subject pending further clarification.
Bedford Rainbow for Girls installs new officers
The Bedford Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls recently installed officers at Center School Auditorium after an installation dinner led by Joan Fox. New officers include Worthy Advisor Joan Fox, Worthy Associate Adviser Valerie Capen, Charity Stephanie Wilson, Hope Shirley Unsworth, Faith Sharon Christian, Recorder Corale Gillespie, Treasurer Judith French, Chaplain Jean Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anker
Shirley DeChamp
Nature
Constance Barnett
Patricia Pyrin
Fidelity
Constance Owen
Kathleen Mangion
Janet Wiggins
Confidential
Observer
Barbara Dearick
Susan ‘Leach
Barbara Bishop
Rainbow
Cynthia
Larson
Saridih Farwell
Merte
Engelharat
Almanac Calendar Facts For Family Almanac Calendar
Almanac Calendar Facts For Family promotes a 1958 St. Joseph Almanac Calendar from Plough Inc. distributed nationwide via local drug dealers. It touts child care tips, home routines, civil air raid instructions, fire control rules, and various subjects for wives and families, with pricing and availability through Plough Inc Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
U.S. Forest Service
Ainterest
Ecole
Ita
Your Plough, Inc
Memphis
Tennessee
Carlisle Community Campaign and WAVES Note Returns
Donations to Mrs Francie J Botterick for the campaign fund are welcomed. The national drive closed yesterday. Miss Helen C Wilkins, a WAVES member, returned from London after a tour of duty. she is the daughter of Ernest H Wilkins of Lowell Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francie J. Botterick
Cilir Ofits
Helen C. Wilkins
The
United States
London
England
Ernest H. Wilkins
iLowell Road
Arm Chair Travel Club Meeting Details
The next meeting of the Arm Chair Travel Club will be held at the home of leader Everett Lapham on Concord Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Everett
Lapham
Oncord Street
Christmas seals on sale in Concord drive campaign
Mrs. Edward K. True chairs the Christmas seal drive with Mrs. David B. Williams as secretary. A Panta Chiarray Guild Christmas party is set for next Monday December 18 at 8 p.m. at West Concord Union Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward K. True
David B. Williams i
Panta Chiarray‘Guild
West Concord Union
Engagement of Beverlyann Bettencourt to Leo Keenen
Local note announces the engagement of Miss Beverlyann Bettencourt of Lowell to Leo John Keenen of Concord. The announcement highlights family interest and forthcoming wedding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Manuél Bettencourt
Lowell
Beverlyann
Leo John Keenen
Concord
Local Assembly Members Clash Over Christmas Eve Conflict
Local members of Gov David I Wealth Assembly clash over an ed cee issue on Christmas Eve creating tension in the chamber. The dispute centers on funding and policy direction impacting municipal programs and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov.David I
Wealth, Assembly
Cee
Dance for Betta Sigma Phi Charity Fund
A charity dance to aid Betta Sigma Phi will be held at Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse this Saturday at 8 p.m. Good music and refreshments are promised. the public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betta Sigma Phi
Acton Center Woman
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Yook
RUG and Cleaners
Igs
Asoney
Itipation
Red Acre Road
Stow Twinoaks
Commonwealth Avenue
Winkler
Mehogany St
Tel
Lake Boon
Hudson
Stanback
U.S
Cio
Fred Danzig
New York
Good Housekeeping
War Tee
Thomas Earson
Congress
Tomas
Nes, Sir
Epappensie
Tesian
Apete
J. F. Flynn
Eie
R Enger Mans
Vest Contror
Cohen
Temole Onions
Carlisle
Gesian Wells Aan
T. Ingham, JR
Tow Street West
Acton
Colonial
Joe Watts
Main Street
W. A. Freeman Co
River St. Maynard Tel
Cial
Indus
Rank J. Pazaricky
Cesspools & Septic
A. C. Gravalin
Central St. West Acton
Millwork Co., Inc
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