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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
3
The piece cites a parade of dangers during holidays as coroners work overtime. It notes excessive celebrations increase street incidents and proposes a final drink called one for iq as a steadier before guests depart, citing university tests and a plan to reduce chaos.
Former President Harry S. Truman sends a Christmas and New Year message to the Boy Scouts of America. He urges faith, character, and resolve to promote peace and goodwill as 1952 brings the renewed Be Prepared motto.
Leo J. Sheehan of Orchard road West Concord underwent a major operation at Cushing General Hospital Framingham last Wednesday and hopes to go home for Christmas. Georgie Moreau son of Mr and Mrs Leon J Moreau Cambridge turnpike is home from St Bonaventure University during the Christmas vacation. Shirley Phillips of West Concord helped with Concord high school graduate who is a freshman at Northeastern University and served on the Christmas party committee for 75 settlement house children in Boston last Saturday.
Evanston Illinois Dr Frank S Endicott Northwestern University placement director reports survey of 62 graduates in 1951 offered 269 jobs before graduation about four per student. 207 rejections mostly due to limited advancement prospects while only 21 percent cited low starting pay.
West Concord residents Officer and Mrs. John W. Fish of 218 Commonwealth Avenue celebrated the 31st anniversary of their marriage on Sunday. The couple have lived in town for many years and are well known locally.
Concord high highlights 1951 prospects omit sophomore halfback Charlotte Byron who has starred on the C squad the past two seasons. He is viewed as a potential first stringer next fall after rapid development.
State police trooper William Booth traced an embarrassing stolen patrol car after failing to set the brake and discovering it parked behind the post. He later found the car on a nearby pistol range.
Acton School Music Director John Priske coordinated a program with Miss Joan Dwane's third graders and the high school Sextette led by Marcia Reed and teammates. The event showcased songs, a choral reading of The Ugly Duckling, and a club audience at the West Acton Woman's Club.
Bedford residents Mr and Mrs Melvin M Butler announce the birth of a daughter on December 10 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Butler formerly of Carlisle. Also Mr and Mrs Philip M Lamoreaux announce a son born December 15 at Emerson Hospital Shirley. Lamoreaux formerly of Bedford.
The Acton area students and council leaders organize a Christmas shipment, with pep talks at West Center and High schools. Collection and delivery crews include Ralph Stetson, Fred Steele, Gord Gravlin, David Sibel, and Paul MacIntyre. The Bundle Day Committee features Nancy Feltus and others as 643 pupils prep for vacation ending December 21.
Medical doctors contend iced drinks in heat are less effective than cool or hot drinks. Iced beverages may congest the stomach lining and generate more internal heat, while cool drinks don’t. Hot drinks may increase perspiration, which aids cooling. If iced drinks are used, sip them slowly.
Hudson acting Fire Chief Herman N Collette commended firemen for rapid containment of two Destructive fires on Monday night and Tuesday morning. He thanked volunteers who provided food and coffee in freezing temperatures and praised police and fire departments for Marlboro and Bol. An inspector from the State Fire Marshals Office visited to investigate the blazes. Causes of the fires that gutted Eagles block and ravaged Lurrier blocks remain undetermined.
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