Shoe Workers Union Reports 1956 Earnings Rise Amid Employment Drop
The Shoe Workers Union AFL-CIO Economic Research Division notes 1956 earnings rose with average weekly wages near $80.01 to $87.18 in durable and other sectors, while employment fell to a five-year low despite a record 586 million pairs produced. Projected 1957 wages: about 1.50 hourly and 30 weekly, with a 3 percent wage bill increase if employment declines do not resume, as John J. Mara cautions about rising output per worker masking slower jobs.
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Try
Economics Research
Shoe. Workers Union, Afl-Cio
Ing Industries
Shoe Industry Labor
Forccate
Tod
Concord High to Host Open Meeting on Saturday
Concord High announces an 8 o clock session this week to discuss student concerns with Director Walsh and coach Gaffney guiding the group. The assembly aims to unite the high school community through informal dialogue and planning.
Regional meeting discusses Ontario root crop challenges in Amherst area
Middlesex County Extension Service with University of Massachusetts staff at Amherst and Walpole and other Eastern counties held a regional meeting. Max G. Fultz said the program comprehensively covered root crop problems in the Ontario growing area. University professors Whitcomb Thomson and Frederick Le were among the attendees.
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Concord
Middlesex County Extension Service
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Waltham
Max G. Fultz
Satan
Vx Vitalies
Age Ag
Ssio
Robert FE
W Whitcomb
Walther Field Station
Cecil Thomson
Frederick E. le
Kers
The
Uiversity of
Massachusetts
Unclear OCR Brief From Boston Insurance Matters
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Massachusetts and Boston with insurance company references. No clear event date or names beyond Aubren cen or Riv sider eee Fee. The readable items suggest an insurance matter or meeting but specifics are indeterminate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurencen, Jr
Rivsider Eee
Lundity
Massachusetts
Boston
Caution urged on filing tax returns by Boston IRS official
District Director Frank J. Cavanagh cautioned taxpayers that IRS help during the 1967 filing season does not guarantee a return’s acceptance and that ultimate responsibility rests with the signer. He urged keeping records for at least three years and announced a statewide telephone information service from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday to assist with questions and computations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Frank J. Cavanagh
Boston
Mr. Cavanagh
Cavanagh
Massachusetts
Knights Plan 75th Anniversary Dinner Dance
Concord Council Knights of Columbus No 287 held its regular meeting at Monument Hall with Grand Knight Leon J Moreau presiding. A 75th anniversary dinner dance is planned for February 22 at the hall with guest speaker Rt Rev Christopher Griffin state chaplain. Laurence J Dwyer chairs the arrangements committee. Further details will be announced.
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Concord
Concord Council
G. No
Monument
Leon
J. Moreau
Christopher Griffin
Knights
Laurence J. Dwyer
Trinity Church discussion group meets at Beale home
The discussion group of Trinity Episcopal Church will meet tonight at 7 45 at the home of John Beale Crescent Road in Concord.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
John Beale
Crescent Road
Candlemas and St Blaise Observed in Local Churches
Local Catholic churches observed Candlemas Day with the traditional blessing of candles. On Sunday the Feast of St Blaise was noted with the blessing of throats.
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St. Blaise
Concord High Opens New Driver Education Class
The new adult driver education class at Concord High School opens on Tuesday February 12. For reservations call Thomas Dillon the adult education coordinator at the high school.
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Concord High School
Thomas Dillon
Barbara Elaine DiPietro to wed Robert Gaynor
The engagement of Barbara Elaine DiPietro of West Acton Ray Stow to Robert Gaynor of 67 Mechanic St is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Carmine DiPietro. Barbara is a Stow High School graduate class of 1955 and works at Victory Plastics Co. Robert Gaynor attended Marlboro Vocational School and is employed as an electrician at Victory Plastics Co.
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Hudson
Carmine DiPietro
West Acton
Ray
Stow
Barbara Elaine
Robert Gaynor
Thomas Gaeron
Mechanic St. Mark
Mie Dpene
iPietro
Stow High ‘School
Victory Plastics Co
Gaynor
Marlboro
Victor Plastics Co
Fosses Return From Florida Trip to Concord
Mr and Mrs Mason G Foss of Concord street have come back from a three week automobile trip to Florida. He resumed duties at the Concord Package Store. Boy Scout Sunday was observed at the First Religious Society Unitarian with local troops attending a Scout Week delegation. Rev Albert N Kaucher preached If Winter Comes.
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Mason G. Foss
Concord Street
Florida
Concord Package Store
First Religious’ Society
Unitarian
Albert N. Kaucher
Concord committee to host Northeast musical festival in May
Mrs Gordon Diment of South Street and Mrs Edward J Clark of Concord Street assist the Concord committee for the Northeast music festival to be held in May. Diment chairs collections and Clark co conducts business.
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Gordon Diment
South Street
Edward J. Clark
Concord Street
Concord
Ait
Diment
Clark
Cochairman
Local Pupils Urged to Contact Nurse Over Polio Booster
Local school pupils who missed their polio booster shots may contact the school nurse Mrs Edna Sleeper RN for arrangements.
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Edna Sleeper
R.N
Mr and Mrs George A Clark Vacationing in Florida
Mr and Mrs George A Clark of Lowell Road have been vacationing in Florida.
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George A. Clark
Lowell Road
Florida
Acton Town Hall hosts milk marketing discussion
Local residents are invited to a milk marketing discussion at Acton Town Hall on Monday at 1:14 p.m. The event is arranged by Francis Mentzer county agricultural agent, with several prominent speakers promised.
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Acton Town Hall
Francis Mentzer
Carlisle School Committee Meeting Set for Feb 1
The Carlisle school committee will hold its next meeting Monday February 1 at 8 oclock in Highland school with Chairman David R. Hott presiding.
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Carlisle School
Highland School
David R. Hott
Middlesex North Pomona Meeting at Dunstable Town Hall
Carlisle local Grange members plan to attend the Middlesex North Pomona meeting at Dunstable Town Hall on Saturday. The session will begin at 6 o clock.
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Carlisle
Middlesex North Pomona
Dunstable Town Hall
Rotary Club Highlights Education Gift and March Plans
At a Concord Rotary meeting President Dr. Cleary presented a four speed record player for educational records used by disabled children at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Members discussed Concord Lexington students, joint plans with Lions Club in March, and admired speaker James Barker Smith who urged time use and inner reform.
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Concord
Rotary Club
D. Edward Cleary, Jr
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Ralph FT. Howe
Francis J. Roderick
Carlisle
Lexington
Maynard
Woburn
Acton
Old North Bridge
Lions Club
Robert D. Parks
Charles H. Boustoff
James H. Dee
William T. Wyman
Chester D. Smethurst
Loring Grimes, Jr
James Barker Smith
Wentworth-By the
Sea
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Barker
MacEachern Brothers Featured In Ashland Townsend Notices
Alexander F. MacEachern a well known letter carrier and his brother Rev John MacEachern pastor in St Peter Parish are on vacation in Florida. Extension service offers coat making program. contact Essex County office. Glasses distribution events set February 12 Ashland and February 14 Townsend.
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Alexander F. MacEachern
Main Street
John MacEachern
Concord
St. Peteen
Florida
Anyorle
Esex County Extension Service
Ashland
Townsend
Career Day at Concord High School
Concord High School hosts a Career Day with representatives from local businesses to discuss job opportunities and vocational paths for students. The program aims to connect students with industry insights and future work options.
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Concord High School
Chegs
HINTS OFFERED TO HOMEMAKER ON GRAPEFRUIT VARIETY AND HEALTH
Concord Grapefruit adds winter variety and Vitamin C to shoppers. Miss Marion De Roche of Middlesex County Extension Service notes grapefruit is plentiful now through May with White Seedless Pink Seedless Rudy Red and Duncan varieties available. Choose firm heavy fruit with thin skin and good shape, Florida fruit smaller this year due to dry weather. Grapefruit is a top source of Vitamin C and can be served broiled, stuffed, or in salads and desserts for busy cooks.
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Concord
Marion de Roche
Middlesex County Extension Service
Marsh
Rudy
Duncan
Florida
IT FIGURES Kalam Ear Deputy Tale
A compact report notes a local figure in Kalam area connected to a deputy role. The fragment references a naming or appointment event and hints at ongoing administrative actions within the community.
Consumer Spending Expected to Rise in Current Year
The First National Bank of Boston reports in the February New England Letter that American consumers are set to increase purchases of goods and services in 1957, about twice the growth of government or business sectors, with modest price gains and debt factors shaping the outlook.
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First National Bank of Boston
New England
Iim
Wy man Couple Returns from Island Trip
Mr and Mrs William T Wy man of Longstreet have returned from a trip to the Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Wyman
Longstreet
Islands
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Oncord
Ad Walsh
Concord High
Martha Kline
Barbara B Wilson
Ariela
Ew Gaffney
Har
Jon the March OF
North Pomona Grange
Worcester Gas Light Company
Main St. Tel
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