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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
4
Navy plans detailed effort to refloat the USS Missouri aground near Hampton Roads Virginia with a large operations scheme. Officials describe buoyancy increases and sand removal plus tugging and dredging to create a deep water exit channel for the battleship.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Shepard of North Acton announce the birth of daughter Suzanne on January 20 at Lowell General Hospital. The couple has two sons. Acton Emerson Hospital Aid Society members attended the Emerson Hospital Aid Society meeting in Concord last Saturday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs Morton M. Charnley of South Acton, Mrs Allen G. Moody of East Acton, and Mrs James L. O'Brien of West Acton. Mrs Morton M. Charnley of South Acton was named secretary of the Acton Woman's Club to fill the vacancy left by Mrs Franklin D. Shores's resignation.
Mrs. Leola Peddiford, of St. Louis, reports a leather case theft by masked men. Police seek clues and urge public help in identifying suspects.
Southboro Grange hosted Neighbors Night at Fayville hall with 100 plus members and guests. Master John J. O Neil led the session. entertainment came from Ashland Marlboro Northboro Framingham and Sudbury. Refreshments served by multiple members. Pink Sashes included several deputy officials and honored guests.
Copy describes upcoming Grange schedule with officer elections on September 22 booster night and State speaker. It lists open meetings October 13 installation of new officers, October 27 ritual talk, November 10 degrees, November 24 entertainment, December 8 past masters and entertainment, and December 22 Christmas party with refreshments provided by local members.
Ex-Selectman Whit Brown plans to retire to Florida as campaign copy signals spirited town affairs in Concord. Ballot copy sent to printer. seven contests promise heavy voter turnout on the 27th. The piece hints at John L. Lewis coverage and a Democratic twist in local chatter.
New England construction rose 16 percent in 1949 to a record 939,797,524 with six states contributing nearly five percent of national totals. Public projects climbed 21 percent while private construction increased 35 percent as alterations and additions accounted for 20 percent of the region’s spending.
Walter Price rammed a tree causing its ruin but escaped injury. He was fined $25 for reckless driving $25 for speeding and $10 for damaging property tied to the tree. The frame tailor shop used by Andrew Johnson before his presidency now sits in a brick museum in Greeneville Tennessee.
The 1950 census will alter congressional apportionment as urban migration changes representation. New York and Pennsylvania lose seats while states like California gain, with Florida Indiana Michigan Texas Oregon and Washington each gaining at least one seat as populations move east to west.
The Department of Agriculture warns that up to 100 million acres of lard could be seedless due to a 446 million pound shortfall in grass and legume foods and reduced acreage allotments for basic crops. About 30 million acres will shift from wheat cotton tobacco rice and other staples to avoid surpluses, with grass seed needs estimated at 756 million pounds despite 310 million pounds produced this year. Whether idle acres face weeds or erosion depends on farmers willingness to plant legume crops such as clover alfalfa and brome this year. The agency notes a record pig crop in 1250 with first pigs reaching market in the coming winter or early spring and a 10 percent price support reduction anticipated beyond March.
About 890 applications are on file with the Rural Electrification Administration from companies seeking to provide rural telephone service. Private firms back REA with cooperation, contrasting with electric utilities. The trend shows established private firms extending service, with REA aiding rather than opposing.
Widen Security One of the administration’s top bills would extend social security to about 11 million more people and raise benefits. HR 6009 already passed the House and would raise payroll deductions for employers and workers, lifting the average payment from roughly 26 to 44 dollars monthly. An education aid bill, approved by the Senate last session with about 390 million in funding, faces House committee delays amid religious controversy but is expected to pass this session.
Fire Chief O Leary and police responded to a call about a boy aged 31 2 in the cold air. Firemen lowered ex City Councillor John Werner into the curved pipe to reach Master James who was frightened. Werner grabbed the boy s hands and was pulled back by the ankles to safety. James suffered facial bruises but otherwise nothing serious.
The article lists Rainbow's officers led by chairwoman Ida Hope and recorder Lucy Fiske with treasurer Ida Martin and ritualist William A Robus. New officers include Lorraine Simms as worthy advisor and Judith Hamblin as treasurer, among many others such as Barbara McCabe and Wilhelmina Knippel in key roles.
The text argues for using the Pleasant Street site and the Harvey Wheeler School to solve West Concord’s school needs. It notes a planned expenditure of 742 thousand dollars plus unspecified water and sewer costs, with possible site-cost differences up to 100 thousand dollars, potentially total over 842 thousand dollars. It questions the 41 thousand dollars per room rate versus other towns building at 35 thousand or less.
A 10-year-old runaway boy, picked up with two older youths now in custody, provided probation officers in Fort Worth with practical guidance on behavior and trouble. The trio were detained after being found together, with the boy offering the unexpected perspective.
The excerpt notes early doubt among common folk about a flat earth, while educated scholars long believed a spherical Earth well before Columbus. It highlights a shift in perception from ancient to modern times and the varying sources of belief.
Fragmentary notice cites Marlboro Johnny Chuck and a Groundhog Day event. It suggests heavy snow and sleet may obscure the shadow, hinting at six more weeks of winter, with uncertain seasonal outlook and mockingly references a weatherman.
The attorney general and General Francis E. Ki complex discuss immunity for informers in the Brink’s robbery case. A $100,000 reward may be paid, with terms to be clarified. investigators seek leads from underworld sources and company officials. Boston detectives, FBI agents continue interviewing Brink's employees as the case moves forward.
A fragment notes dwindling fishing grounds off Newfound Bank. Vague references to Banks region and possible seasonal shifts raise concerns for local fleets and coastal communities depending on the rich waters.
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