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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
7
The Cooperative Bank reports assets over nine million with 500 more members, deposits and new earnings rising, and loans up to 729 536. A shift in December 1954 moved day from the third Wednesday to the last business day to aid shareholders and align with tax rules. Tax payments to cities totaled 251 576.59. Raymond D. Willard chairs the board.
Concord Rainbow Assembly No 58 initiated nine new members at a regular meeting held at the Masonic Temple. Miss Laura Larsen presided as worthy advisor and plans were discussed for a mothers degree and the installation of officers in January. Christmas refreshments followed.
An urgent appeal from the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries asks for warm clothing to aid handicapped people on the job and provide winter wear at low cost. Henry E. Helms notes many in Greater Boston lack adequate clothing. responders can call Han cock 6-9670 or mail a card to 85 Shawmut Avenue, Boston 16.
U P reports about 80 million Christmas trees with an estimated retail value of 50 million will be displayed in U S homes this year. Most come from states along the Canadian border with Montana producing about 3 million annually. Canada supplies over 9 million imports. Private land yields 87 percent of production. About 1 5 million are plantation grown and Pennsylvania houses roughly half of 100 000 acres used for tree planting.
Probate court in Cambridge hears petition to probate a document claimed as the last will of James S. Goodwin late of Massachusetts. Attorney M Gobdwin of Acton requests appointment as executrix without bond. Objections must be filed by January 13, 1956, in Cambridge.
A family adopts a miniature camera as a annual gift to capture memories. They store color slides of vacations birthdays and trips, sharing the personal diary images with visiting friends and relatives. Photographic gear is praised as a lasting, precious family keepsake to enjoy for years.
Plans proceed for the Littleton Lions Club sponsored by Concord Lions. Six new members signed at a Dec 13 meeting at Areeah Restaurant Route 116. Temporary officers elected include Dunn as president and Conant as tail twister. Charter night tentatively set for Feb 4, 1956.
The text lists key traits for Christmas trees including retention of needles, full symmetry, strong limbs, non prickly foliage, fragrance, and springy branches. It compares balsam fir with Douglas fir and black spruce, noting their regional markets and needle arrangements.
The article notes needled trees commonly chosen for color, with many colored trees in markets of this variety. It mentions about a dozen other species in Christmas tree production, many with undesirable traits. White spruce has good needles but a disagreeable odor, and southern pines such as loblolly longleaf slash pitch and short leaf have prickly cones.
Bedford news notes Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Whitcomb and their two daughters of Anthony Road plan relocation to Burlington Vermont due to a work transfer. The item lists their address and confirms the family is set to move.
Sunday's masses on Christihas Day will be at the usual times at St Michael's Church. Services start at 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 o'clock.
On Tuesday a Christmas vesper service was held at First Parish Church with Rev. Weston Stevens of North Unitarian Church New Bedford preaching. A Candlelight service was featured.
A school PTA sponsored a food sale that generated a total of 244 dollars and 39 cents in proceeds. The event supported PTA activities and benefited the school community.
Local Air Force recruiter Sgt. F. Coughlin says anyone who reenlists after more than 90 days out of service will not regain higher permanent or temporary ranks. The policy reduces potential grades to Airman First Class and may drop time-in-grade credits, bonus eligibility, and certain assignment options for those with longer gaps.
The weekly contest awarded free dinners to Charles Luker of 38 Roosevelt Street Maynard Calvin W Ayer of 13 Piper Road South Acton Matyshee of 86 Thoreau Street Concord and others listed in this edition.
Mrs Kale Wie was taken to the hospital in the emergency unit after a froth a happy ocean scene incident. Her condition is listed as very serious.
Acton local families welcome two newborns this past week at Emerson Hospital A son to Mr and Mrs Richard C Bateman of 30 Concord Road Acton Center born December 14 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John K E Nelson of Mohawk Drive West Acton born December 18.
A science note explains that the near side of the moon remains facing Earth because the moon spins once per orbit, keeping the same hemisphere toward us as it rotates synchronously over each month.
Two days before Christmas tips cover simple menus easy hosting and neat home care. Advice includes stain removal wax protection broken glass cleanup rug and candle spill fixes plus a holiday prayer and writers note inviting reader feedback.
Concord observes a Sunday nativity pageant at Trinity parish closing the city school program. Sixty children in coed choirs depict the Gospel birth scene with wise men villagers and nations represented. Gifts of clothing and toys are to be distributed to local needy children and Metropolitan State Hospital wards.
Last Saturday night Concord High School hosted a Student Council dance titled Ox ccat d h Deep Freeze. The event featured humor and a lighthearted judging segment with Mrs. Sarita Claus as a guest. Carl Welsh attended with Janet Anderson, and several girls wore outfits per committee request. Dorothy Fiske and Anne Wah contributed to the social rhythm of the evening.
A short report notes that five musical notes supplied the mush to accompany a dance in Hants, aiding a large turnout and making the event a major success for attendees and organizers.
Fragmentary notes describe stump rot and fungi affecting wood, mentioning moisture and possible pests. No clear events, dates, or identifiable subjects are recoverable from the fragment.
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