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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
15
Civil Defense Director and President urge citizens to engage in defense drills and planning. They emphasize government partnership, volunteer roles, and the need to replace complacency with readiness amid the threat of attack.
Concord civil defense director warns a working citizen group is needed for mutual aid in disasters and military threats. Monthly meetings strive to sustain the civil defense effort though many defer to others. The director agrees with Eisenhower and Peterson on preparedness while noting obsolete propulsion ideas and varied early submarine concepts.
A 64 year old Pittsburgh machinist recently received 500 for a suggestion that helped improve factory operation. He proved the adage that you're never too old to learn.
Government figures show the northern textile worker earns about $1.365 an hour in mid-1953 while southern Dixie mills pay around $1.50. The North-South wage differential has grown from 13 cents to nearly a dime in favor of the North, driven by rising northern pay and stagnant southern wages.
Carlisle members of the Christian Endeavor attended the Eagarhore Union meeting February 2 at Montvale Congregational Church Woburn after supper. Rev W Waley spoke. next Sunday Prof Albert Faurot missionary will address the morning service at 1046. Boy Scouts and Cubs observed Scout Sunday at Carlisle Congregational Church.
A post winner event hosted by Mrs. George Maynard raised funds for missions in Japan. Whist winner was Catherine Cullinan. bridge winner was Helen Dutsch of Carlisle. Special prizes went to Mrs. Robert McAnaul, Mrs. Paul Sullivan of Bedford, and Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan of Carlisle. Other listed winners include Mrs. James Connors and several others.
The Boy Scouts of America now numbers over 3 300 000 boys and adults and marks 44 years during Scout Week Feb 7 13. The anniversary features Forward on Liberty's Team as Scouts parents local institutions and public officials honor leaders of 89 000 units for helping boys become men of good character.
A committal service was conducted at Sleepy Halon cemetery for Julian L. Lambrette 77 of Waltham a retired millwright born in Belgium and husband of Jeanne Schyns Lambrette He leaves a widow and one son among other relatives.
The piece discusses why comedians laugh at their own lines, citing radio roots and TV practice. It highlights masters like Groucho Marx Benny Burns and Thomas who keep straight timing, plus mentions Berle Skelton Hope and a brief music column from Captiol Columbia with song notes.
Leslie J. Donohue was fined $25 after pleading guilty to reckless driving in Malone New York. He surrendered his driver’s license to Justice of the Peace John Boomhower, declaring the act as his final mistake.
Concord Troop 49 held a meeting with 20 boys. a jamboree film was shown and plans for a scout exposition at the State Armory were made. Scout Sunday observed at St Bernard's marking Scout Week's 44th anniversary with a breakfast at Howard Johnson's and services at West Concord Union Church. Polar bear training continues tonight in Lexington for senior scouts.
Concord residents are invited to the annual Valentine food sale on February 13 at 9 a.m. at the Mac Rae Company Store, 6 Walden Street. Proceeds support Beta Sigma Phi activities and community projects.
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