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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
11
Former Massachusetts Employment Council head warns that unemployment compensation is out of control with weekly payouts near a million dollars. He urges legislative revision to close loopholes and ensure benefits reach breadwinners who work regularly, while stopping abuse and fund collapse.
Local churches in Concord plan Holy Season services with Ash Wednesday on February 7th and Palm Sunday on March 18th. Catholics will distribute ashes in their rites. Good Friday observances noted for March 28th as part of the Holy Week activities.
The Harvey Wheeler Parent Teachers Association plans a meeting February 8 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. Obert E. Sheehan, with Anderson of the University School, will speak on The Community. An social hour will follow.
A brief dispatch notes that C. has five bales of land to see, with a curious reference to 1,000 aeons high and a fee for the curious. The fragment from the Mississippi report appears in U.P. style.
Poultrymen gather at Wal tham Field Station for a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. Key speakers include Concord- Dr Henry Van Roekel from Crepes of Massachusetts Depart Veterinary Science and Dr George Faddoul from Wal thym Laboratory. Carlson Middlesex Extension Service, Arthur Wardwell North Reading president Middlesex Turkey Poultry Directors Association will preside. An open question period follows to address attendees questions.
Concord Republicans to attend the Republican Club of Massachusetts annual meeting and luncheon at 46 Beacon Street Boston Saturday February 3 at 12 30. Governor Councillor Otis M Whitney of Concord, running for re election as treasurer, will head the local delegation and meet the candidates.
Eleven youths from Concord and surrounding communities report for Army induction at the Boston base after leaving the Waltham Draft Board. The 73 inductees included residents of Waltham Newton Wayland Lincoln Maynard and surrounding towns, with local officials and Red Cross volunteers present.
Scouts nationwide plan Feb 6 to 12 for Boy Scout Week marking the 41st anniversary. Activities include clothing drives for emergencies abroad, civil defense drills, conservation displays, and first aid and safety training. President Truman urged continued leadership in scouting to aid civil defense.
West Concord residents rally behind Dr. John J. Berger as their candidate for a seat on the Hearth board. He has solved many medical problems and serves as physician at the Massachusetts Reformatory, available for emergencies any hour. Supporters urge all citizens to recognize West Concord’s need for representation.
President Truman will welcome outstanding Boy Scouts at the White House on February 6 as Scout Week begins. The celebration promotes the Scout Oath and civic service with windows displays, demonstrations, and home hazard checks, highlighting civil defense and conservation efforts. Since 1910 more than 17.5 million have joined the BSA.
Plans are announced for the 22nd annual birthday party of Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A to be held next Tuesday night February 6 at Monument Hall Dinner will be served at 7 PM by Withiam's of Lynn Margaret Dickey is general chairman and will preside The address of welcome will be given by Mrs Margaret O Grady Grand Regent Others include Miss Catherine Dwyer state Regent Miss Elizabeth Kenney district deputy Rev Violin J Scolland pastor and court chaplain Rev Michael J Burke Rev John Foley pastor and curate of St Bernard's Church Rev Frederic Chase Concord and Grand Knight James W Powers of Concord Council K of C and Mrs Powers Principal speaker will be Rev Lucien Ducie C P retreat master of St Gabriel's monastery Brighton
Concord and West Concord residents asked to place bundled newspapers and cardboard at curb by 10 a.m. for pickup by Knights of Columbus No. 287. Proceeds fund the Charity Fund aiding Community Chest campaigns and summer camps for children in need.
Washington The Veterans Administration says a funds cut may force closing of some of the 800 offices it maintains in small towns that provide at home advice to veterans. These one man contact offices would discharge or transfer staff if closed while 141 larger contact offices would stay open.
Miss Mary E. Giles daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas T Giles of South Lincoln will wed Frank Wallace at 6 o'clock on February 14. The ceremony at St Anne's Episcopal Church will be performed by Rev Morris R Robinson followed by a reception. Both couples are Concord High School graduates.
The Phillips Exeter Academy Glee Club and orchestra travel to Concord to perform with the Concord Academy Glee Club. The joint concert takes place in the gym on Saturday, February 3 at 7 30 p m and is open to the public.
Offcers of the Concord Young Republican Club outline the year ahead with monthly meetings on the fourth Wednesday at the local insurance exchange. Events include guest speakers from town and state offices, a membership drive, and a late-summer clambake at Gardner Lawrence’s camp in Concord.
West Concord Willow Rebekah Lodge schedules a surprise night at Odd Fellows Hall after the business meeting next Monday February 5 with Mrs Bessie Pedersen presiding. Florence leads the program. On February 19 a swap party is planned under Mrs Hortense Locke.
Concord artist Wilbur Fiske Noyes portraits and landscapes remain on display at the Concord Free Public Library gallery on Coolidge road. The exhibit runs through February 16 with daily visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the public is welcome.
In 1900 Tulsa had 1390 residents. The 1950 population figure is unclear and appears uncertain or misprinted in the source, with veiled or garbled text.
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