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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
13
General News Manager Earl J. Johnson notes the year end balloting shows no area lacks world news coverage. Regional variations exist but are less striking than in prior years with most stories having universal interest and broad familiarity across countries.
The Massachusetts Civil Defense program conducted an intensive two week course at Topsfield where staff students analyzed world political and military 상황, learned effects of weapons, and reviewed civil defense organization. After graduation the team will work to prepare population reception and care plans across the state in emergencies.
State plans a new eight lane superhighway replacing Route 28 from Boston to the New Hampshire line. The project includes wide entrances and exits, eight miles of eight lanes, and a $2.5 million Merrimac River bridge span. Construction begins with work in Woburn Stoneham and Reading.
Middlesex County 4-H horse clubs launch a drive to fund permanent show ring facilities at the Middlesex AH Center in Westford. The Littleton Hack and Tack Club kickoffs with 100 and Concord 4-H Horse Club adds 25. Other clubs hoped to join for readiness next summer.
Poinsettias and other holiday plants require daily watering and a cool humid room to retain leaves. Jerusalem Cherry also needs daily fine spraying and thorough watering, best at about 60 degrees with no drafts. A Middlesex County Extension Office bulletin at 19 Everett Street, Concord, covers general house plant culture.
The Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranth met Friday at Town Hall with Mrs. Ann Ogilvie presiding and held a Christmas party. Ultramen gathered at Acton Town Hall on Tuesday for a Middlesex Extension event. Acton Center Woman's Club plans a December 28 supper dance at 6 30 PM. A Christmas Eve candlelight service occurred at West Acton Baptist Church. Reverend William T. Keech spoke on Rich Enough for Christmas. Acton public school classes resume January 2 after holidays. Confessions are set for next Thursday at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton. Winona Rebekah Lodge noble grands host a delayed Christmas party tonight. Firemen concert and ball planned for February 22 at the school auditorium with DeGrappo's band from Maynard. Major Maynard Dramatic Club members will attend Parker Street Hall meeting January 7.
Concord church groups cancel Sunday services and fellowship at Trinitarian Congregational Church. No town selectmen meeting or town manager press conference scheduled next week. the men's office opens Monday December 31. Wildey Night of Wil Heldlow Rebekah Lodge planned for January 7 at Union Noble Grand Cora MacPast Leod to oversee.
Robert W. Sarnoff of NBC writes that international television will soon connect viewers across oceans. NBC has a department of international operations and joined Eurovisions network links with Europe to share live programming. He argues TV will foster peace by expanding understanding and cultural exchange worldwide.
Concord report from Hartford shows Max G. Fultz Middlesex County Extension Service county agriculture agent on a panel at the Connecticut Pomological Society annual meeting. Fultz outlined cost analysis for individual growers based on county fruit production studies and spoke about costs and production challenges in apple growing.
A West Concord Woman's Club directors meeting was held at Mrs. John Mulhall's Central street home. Attendees included Mrs. Arthur Hughes, Mrs. Lochman, Mrs. Arnolde, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Winslow Damon, Mrs. White, Mrs. Wetherbee, Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Sallet, Mrs. Wheeler, and Mrs. Bas.
Police in 12 Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities join 63 departments to run Free Coffee For Tired Drivers over New Year. About 12 000 cups will be served at temporary bars manned by officers using Aborn's Coffee Company supplies. a study shows accidents dropped from 169 in 1954 to 54 last New Year.
J. W. Hough of the Massachusetts Extension outlines factors shaping turkey quality at a Middlesex County meeting of the Minuteman Turkey Growers Association. He notes modern production and processing methods ensure top quality and urges residents to order from local growers.
Salt Lake City. Third District Court Judge Stewart M. Hanson says serving as attorney or juror is tough. He responded by installing two dozen foam cushion chairs in his courtroom to ease the burden on participants.
A 1950s public issue piece argues juvenile delinquency stems from adult neglect and faulty parenting. It urges moral guidance from parents, church, and youth groups, and calls for unified community action to prevent juvenile crimes and support at risk children.
After a May freeze damaged apples more than in years past, growers report variable results but overall solid production and good prices. Peaches escaped major damage due to protective shuck stages, while vegetables faced losses from early crops like tomatoes and squash. Some crops were replanted and production levels largely held, with shifts toward Red Ibae varieties and broader acreage.
Maynard Lions Club convenes at 6 30 this evening at the Millstream Restaurant with Rev Orville D Omon presiding. Several new members are planning to join and the club outlines plans for participation next month.
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