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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

4

Concord Enterprise Publication Notice and Rates

The Concord Enterprise published weekly by the Enterprise Press Inc Marlboro Massachusetts lists address details editor names and post office facts from 1908. It notes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements and offers reprint of error portions. Subscription rates for single copies and one year are promised.

Concord Enterprise The Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Masu W. Currier Walden Street Concord Tel Emerson Marlboro Massachusetts

Santa Claus in Danger and Modern Bureaucracy

A divided look at Santa Claus as the Christmas symbol faces legal restrictions in cities from health inspections to licenses. The piece notes welfare of children and public suspicion amid evolving rules affecting how the iconic figure is presented and celebrated. It also covers a Washington passport study labeling wives as travelers, and a debate over Colorado Springs Air Force Academy chapel design, criticizing lawmakers for design interference and praising functional modern architecture.

Santa Claus New York Sata Claus Mary Junig@r Air Force Chapel Air Force Academy Colorado Springs

Sudbury Woman's Club Hosts Festive Christmas Tea

A large Sudbury Woman's Club gathering at Sudbury Town hall featured a Christmas tea hosted by Mrs. Merle L. Hamilton and committee. Helen Campbell and Luther Harden served tea and coffee as the club welcomed three new members. The program by Memorial Congregational church’s Woman’s Choral Group included carols and bells, with gift wrapping demonstrations by Gretchen. The Ways and Means committee showcased Christmas candles, and a successful bake sale aided the club treasury.

Sudbury Sudbury Woman's Club Sudbury Town Hall Merle L. Hamilton Helen Campbell Luther Harden Town Hall Francis Raynor Norman T. Bowes Harriet Sweat Charles E. Scott Memorial Congregational Church Gretchen

P T A Hears About Social World View

West Concord Thoréau Wheeler P T A held a stimulating evening led by Dr. Gilbert Wilson of Boston University School of Education. He spoke on social studies and what children gain from studying the world.

West Concord Thoréau-Wheeler P.T.A Gilbert Wilson Wilson Boston University School of Education Thoreau School Channel 2 Rittenhouse Helen Fiske

Empty safe theft shocks Washington shoppers

Police recovered a $2,500 grocery store safe but found it empty on the railroad tracks after the thief reportedly stole the evidence while officers were away. The incident followed a note about auto plant wages—hourly pay for automobile manufacturing workers averaging 22 percent above the national manufacturing rate.

Washington Ind

Sudbury and Wayland Community Notices Reflect Local Happenings

Wayland Highway Surveyor Albert Potvin says Old Sudbury Road north of the railroad will improve after final surfacing once settlement of the newly laid road stabilizes. Notices detail church meetings, interfaith talks, Christmas workshops, and a gift-exchange. a Sudbury Dairy Queen on Post Road was broken into with about $45 stolen.

Sudbury Sudbury Road Wayland Albert Potvin Dairy Queen

Salvation Army Plans Proxy Gift Campaign This Christmas

Salvation Army in Oklahoma City launches a proxy gifts program for Christmas. Lt. Col. Wesley W. Bouterse says a donor suggested giving via checks to fund gifts for families in need. Letters will inform recipients the gift comes from the donor through the Army, funding food clothing and toys.

Harry Culver Oklahoma City Salvation Army Wesley W. Bouterse Bouterse

Hanson Rolls 343 as Ramblers Win Anchors Take Four Points

In Lexington Jolters defeated Andy Boy 3 1 and K of C Jrs down Tudys 3 1 Lincoln won three from K of C Srs Hanson had singles of 91 129 123 Ramblers posted 1449 in team total to beat Hubbardsville 1415 Anchors total 1482 and Priests 0-4 led by T Delsie 325 and H Hanson 343 with K of C Jrs 1398 and Tudys 1391 finals

Hanson Ramblers Lexington Jolters Andy Boy C. Jrs Tudys Lincoln C. Srs A Macone J. Curro C. Bregoli T. Pagano D. Bregoli J. Palumbo T. Burke W. Macone D. Stefanelli W. Nickerson R. Malloy D. MacInnis E. Murphy R. Maher J. Gilbert K. of C. Srs B. Harmon L. Comeau R. Anderson H Smith H. Hanson Hubbardville D. Pallmeri J. Kelly R. Cull A. Carlson T. Fitzpatrick K. of M. Garcia L. Wetherbee J. Antognoni B. O’neil T. McCarthy D. Mulcahy P. Moreau N. Genetti Anchors J. Halliday J. Francis E. Tetreault C. Colombo T. Delsie Priests L. Dee, Sr J. Martin P. Muscato M. Ziman T. Hopkins

Churchless Group Finds New Home Near Pittsburgh

A Forbes Road congregation, churchless since a 3 year old deed ruling, gains a vacant suburban Pittsburgh church bought by broker Philip Wolfers. Wolfers sold it cheaply after a newspaper ad, and a contractor offered to haul and credit the move. The group, short on funds but strong in faith, plans to worship in the relocated building.

Pittsburgh Forbes Road Clyde Cottom Philip Wolfers Wolfers Forbes Road Union Church Cottom

Concord Municipal Light Plans Sealed Bid for Underground System

Sealed proposals for underground distribution electrical work ventilation and equipment handling for the indoor primary substation will be received at 6 00 P M EST December 29 1955 at the Concord Municipal Light Plant office Concord Massachusetts and publicly opened. Specifications may be obtained after December 16 1955 for 50 and returned if bids are not honored. Bids must follow Massachusetts General Laws with bid security forms certified checks of 4500 for general contractors 750 for underground distribution 200 for ventilation and 200 for equipment handling due by December 27 1955. Pinny Jewell Jr W W Sargent R J Redday commissioners Dec 15

Concord Municipal Licht Concord Massachusetts Concord Municipal Light Plant Pinny Jewell Jr W. W. Sargent R. J. Redday

Safe winter driving tips from tire association

The National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association offers ten guidelines for winter driving. Keep tires inflated and buy deep tread snow tires, start slowly with space to the car ahead, reduce speeds on snow and ice, avoid curb parking, watch icy spots and wet leaves, brake gently without abrupt stops, avoid wheel spin, maintain full vehicle control, and adopt a safety oriented mindset for winter roads.

National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association

Globe Trotters to perform in Worcester with Harlem Magicians

The Harlem Globetrotters led by Goose Tatum and Marques Haynes visit Worcester Auditorium on December 19 at 8 PM to face the New York Olympians led by Bill Spivey. The bill features Bob Fowler and Bob Righetti among a star lineup in a rare world tour show.

Worcester Auditorium Goose Tatum Marques Haynes Harlem New York Jimmy Powers Tatum Haynes Spivey Wa Bob Fowler Whiz Kid Seton Hall New York Celtics Bob Righetti University of San Francisco U.S. Air Force

Assabet Aerie F. O. Eagles seek license transfer Maynard

The Assabet Aerie F O Eagles under Elmer B Mattson manager applies under Chapter 138 to transfer its All Alcoholic Club license from 8 Walnut Street to 33 Summer Street Maynard for a club on the second floor three rooms and basement storage at the new address Maynard Board of Selectmen notes filing includes Emile A Dumas John Mitzcavitch John Sokolowski as board members.

Maynard Board of Selectmen Assabet Aerie F. O. Eagles Elmer B. Mattson Walnut Street Summer Street Emile A. Dumas John Mitzcavitch John Sokolowski Maynard Board of Selectmen

Eagles renew license for club at 33 Summer Street Maynard

Fraternal Order of Eagles Assabet Aerie 1643 seeks renewal of a license to sell all alcoholic beverages as a club at 33 Summer Street Maynard second floor three rooms basement storage in the building. Also notice of Concord selectmen hearing for John Sablone Package Goods Store license at 13 Thoreau Street Concord with no action for ten days.

John Sablone Selectmen Thoreau Street Concord Board of Selectmen

Maynard Best Buys Dominate Ramblers 89 70 in I S League

Maynard Best Buys known as The Stags defeated Townsend Ramblers 89 to 70 in an Inter-State League game. Maynard built a 13 point second quarter lead and outscored the Ramblers 27 24 and 22 19 in the final periods highlighted by Al Hartley and Ed Romanowski assists and Kulevich tap ins. Bob Farrar scored 40 for Townsend as the Ramblers fell to 1 1. Next Sunday Maynard plays at home.

Maynard Arthur Townsend Ramblers Bob Farrar Ramblers Townsend al Hartley Ed Romanowski Hartley Alex Kulevich Ed Gallagher Kulevich Stags

Local scoring record posts names of players and teams

Scoring record lists Charlie Hadden of Kentucky Tom Gatzek Vexas Christian Ed Lyons Arkansas Tech and Syron Anderson Kansas with tickets on sale in Marlboro at the Davis Music and Hat Shop.

Charlie Hadden Kentucky Tom Gatzek Vexas Christian Ed Lyons Arkansas Tech Syron Anderson Kansas Marlboro Davis Music and Hat Shop

White Christmas Guaranteed By Artificial Snow Tags

Researchers from Crown Cork & Seal Co claim the aero sol industry will deliver a white Christmas with at least 5 million pounds of artificial snow. They produced over 10 million cans for the holiday season each can containing about a half pound of fake snow. Shop early for Xmas.

Philadelphia Crown Cork & Seal Co

Anchors A Ten Bowls Into Local Bowling Standings

The brief sports item lists teams Ramblers Jokers Hubbardville Andy Boy and K of C Srs Tudys Lincoln Priests in the standings after a six point win by Concord and Sporting a six point Mill Dam bowling match.

Concord Anchors Ramblers Jokers Hubbardville Andy Boy K. of C. Srs Tudys Lincoln Priests

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Wi U. S Sudbury Club Irving Priest P.T. A Dr. Wilson B. U W. Concord United States Wayland Church All Wayland George Dickey Richard L. Rubenstein Temple Israel Hillel Foundation Wellesley College Edwin Goodell Alonzo Leonard J. McCarthy Maynard Road Harold McMurtry First Parish John Sloat Clarence McDonough Ira Amesbury John Rice Andrew Jensen Sudbury Woman’s Club Georgeaynes Bodenweber Maxwell Eaton Jean Simmons Miss Simmons Globetrotters Worcester Order of Eagles Assabet Aerie Emile A. Dumag John A. Sokolowskis Town OF Concord Board of Selectmen Maynard Best Buys Tye Townsend Ramblers Will Ivikoski J Manowski Basket of Fragrance Pingarrie L'Aimant Craude Johnson Pharian Main St Heer
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