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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
11
A Pleex Soil Conservation District note discusses the push for a new market facility in Boston amid growing store door delivery and wholesale pressures. It argues that large and small chains plus independent retailers are all essential to maintain freshness, availability, and sales volume across urban shopping districts.
The ceremony took place last evening at St Church with Mr Archie and Mrs Bertha Catmey involved. Louisa wed Ballou son of Clyde Ballou of Concord in a ceremony reported from Farrar Road.
The Bedford Grange held its Educational Aid Night in the town hall with Clayton Morse of Lexington state officer as guest. An invitation was accepted to visit Lexington Grange on January 11. Cecil King Jr. won the lecturers' match. a Christmas program followed with a play. Cast included Mrs. Fred Comley King Jimmy Albani Robert Brand Lucille Agrillo and Mrs Beatrice Pike. Robert Brand as master greeted visitors and helped serve refreshments.
Great first child for Mr and Mrs John Edward Nylander Jr of Bedford and Waltham. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William W MacDonald of Milton and Mr and Mrs H L Nylander of Bedford and Pogasset Heights. Great grandfather is Charles W Nylander of Nabnasset.
The Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs Division of Music offers three competitive scholarships of 150 each. Two fund study at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and one funds study at Boston University College of Music. Senior high school students must apply by April 1 1956 with recommendations and attend auditions on April 13 and final on April 27 at the New England Conservatory Recital Hall.
Mr and Mrs John W Fish of Newtowne Road formerly of West Concord marked their 35th wedding anniversary last Friday December 1. They married in Fall River and lived in West Concord for many years before moving here two years ago when Mr Fish retired after 23 years as an officer at the Massachusetts Reformatory. He is a noted sportsman who enjoys fishing and hunting and recently bagged a deer. The couple have one son two daughters and several grandchildren.
Bedford David Webber elected Bedford High School representative to Massachusetts State House student government. His name will join delegates from Massachusetts schools for officer drawing to represent state positions next March. Webber has been an outstanding student and class president in ninth grade.
Community notices list church Christmas parties at West Concord and Concord, with drill at State Armory, special Christmas eve services, and nativity programs. Town selectmen meet at the Town House, and youth groups host socials. Rotary luncheon and high school track event scheduled.
Boxborough Mr and Mrs James Roach announce the birth of their daughter Patricia Marie on December 14 at Norwood Hospital Rita Marie Shaw is listed as a parent. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Merton Y Clement of Rockland and Canoe A Roach of Foxboro. Merry Christmas to all.
Boston reports Miles E Woodworth of the National Fire Protection Association urged a drastic revision of Massachusetts oil space heater regulations after a Hopkins fire killed four. He said new rules already in Connecticut Rhode Island and Maine require greater air spaces and farther distances from walls to prevent fires. The Massachusetts board is urged to adopt updated standards to reduce heat related deaths.
Mr and Mrs Robert E Sherman of 44 Loomis Street announce the birth of their second daughter Laprie Ann born December 9 at Emerson Hospital Kirst officiated the Sunday services at the Bedford Episcopal Mission held last Sunday at the new legion home conducted by Henry Bird of the Cambridge Episcopal headquarters. Services will continue there each Sunday morning until a mission can be built.
The primary department of Church of Christ held a party on Saturday afternoon. A movie was shown and Mrs. William Norton, superintendent, told a story. Refreshments were served, Santa arrived and gifts were distributed. Assisting Mrs. Norton were Miss Ruth Livermore, Mrs. Steakley, Mrs. Ficker, Mrs. McGruer, Mrs. George, Mrs. Frenier, and Mrs. Coleman.
Annual luncheon of United Workers titled Sister Sue will be held at Church of Christ on January 4 with reservations due by January 2.
Mr and Mrs Michael Breday of 32 Roberts Drive announce the birth of their second child on December 10 at Emerson Hospital. The baby is named Michael.
Thomas P. Duggan, an executive of Mutual Broadcasting Co of New York, was presented with two ears of corn during a recent Des Moines visit. One ear was yellow and the other red. He commented that things happen fast on the farm as Russian experts look on.
A column urges children to help reduce holiday stress on parents by simplifying Christmas duties. It notes adults overextend themselves with shopping and baking and suggests a family conference to trim rituals and keep the season relaxed and joyful.
District Director of Internal Revenue Frank J. Cavanagh reminds farm employers that social security taxes apply to cash wages of $100 or more paid to covered workers in 1955. The 2 percent employer and 2 percent employee taxes due by January 31, 1956. File Form 943 to avoid penalties. register with the district director using form SS-4.
A promotional column encourages families to share duties in pasting Christmas Seals on greeting cards. It suggests even young children can help, stressing the spirit of kindness and better health through community action sponsored by the local health board and tuberculosis committee in Somerville.
Tips urge clear addresses and legible signatures to ensure mail reaches relatives and friends. Use well spaced lines with zone numbers, add last names, include children in family cards, and attach a personal note where possible. Organize next year’s list by alphabetizing names on index cards or in a booklet.
Aircraft engineering lessons influence home heating with underfloor furnaces from the Coleman Company. Smoother curved air passages replace sharp angles, boosting warm air flow up to 35 percent. Dual wall models distribute heat to two rooms, with gas or oil burning and optional wall thermostat controls. Larger homes may need multiple units for zone heating.
A reader asks how to stop stair squeaks and dim lights. The response explains improper wiring and advises installing a proper electric circuit or original thermostat placement and mounting near a living area, noting clear requirements for wall distance and placement to avoid radio and TV interference.
Western lumbermen report a shift to intelligent, economy grade lumber for home construction. No. 3 Douglas fir and hemlock can serve floor joists, roof and ceiling supports, and sheathing under FHA VA rules, reducing cost without sacrificing quality.
An expert, Don Coleman, predicts year round air conditioning will become inevitable as understanding of living conditions shifts. Most people expect heating and cooling to be used all year, with time frames varying but a general move toward constant climate control.
Weekend carpenters learn to compare lumber prices and grades to stretch dollars. Douglas fir and west coast hemlock offer stiffness and strength for maintenance and repair work. Lower grade fir or hemlock still serves many home or farm tasks while cutting costs.
The discussion centers on choosing the correct lumber grade rather than the costliest option. Experts emphasize that using the right grade ensures suitability and durability for the project, balancing quality and budget.
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