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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1957
Page
15
Secretary Weeks says inflation policy is not tied to mood and rejects wage and price controls. He cites no plans to curb inflation with government controls while Eisenhower hints at possible action if business and labor fail to cooperate.
A local banker analyzes real estate trends noting a slight drop in new residential starts and completed alterations for 1956 compared with 1955. Deeds and mortgages show reduced totals while government loan programs supported veterans. forecasts expect a mixed 1957 with a possible rise in housing demand aided by population growth and savings club plans.
Fragmentary notice indicates acceptance to a college program and potential Navy involvement. Details are garbled, with missing names and dates, but references an applicant named Edwin and a physician’s clearance affecting college enrollment.
Acton firemen canvassed the town to sell tickets for the first annual ball on Washington’s Birthday February 22 at Blanchard Auditorium. With each two tickets buyers receive a classified fire directory. proceeds fund an Acton Firemen’s Association Scholarship for a graduating local student.
A Sunday night program at First Parish Church vestry featured Mr. and Mrs. Edward Siegal of Medford and Mrs Arnold Schumacher of Concord, who is the regular choir director. Hawthorne Chapter met at Masonic Temple with Mrs. Earle Spinney of West Acton presiding as worthy matron.
Frank J. Cavanagh warns that speed and last minute filing cause incomplete returns. Taxpayers should sign forms and proper refunds should not be put in the balance due box. He promotes line by line checks and the Short Form 1040A for those under five thousand dollars in wages.
About 100 attendees marked the 28th anniversary at Monument Hall. Dinner by McKeown and Cosby of Boston preceded the event. Honored guests included pastors Lewis F. Kearn and Rev. John A. York, district officers from Cambridge and Arlington, Grand Knight Leon J. Moreau, Sr., and Mrs. Moreau, with remarks on women's roles in the Catholic world by Thomas H. Buckley of Abington.
Mrs. Floyd Stevens in Scarborough Maine dug up a garden potato reportedly weighing about 4% pounds and basketball sized. The unusual find drew local attention and curiosity.
Maynard Lions report progress in collecting old eyeglasses for the Lions International Bank of Light. Local depots accept donations at Warren E Bemis Plumbing and Heating Maynard Cleaners and Colombo's Barber Shop. The program supports India with Bombay Lions distributing glasses free via local optometrists.
Local residents are reminded that March 31 is the deadline to license pet dogs. Licenses may be obtained at the town clerk's office. Mrs Henry Seton of Fairhaven Road held a Friday meeting at her home to form a study group on international affairs for the League of Women Voters.
The local committee will mark Heart Sunday on February 24 with a house-to-house collection conducted by volunteers.
Concord citizens form an International Rescue Committee sub committee on welfare and resettlement to aid Hungarian newcomers. Assignments cover legal needs housing language schooling health clothing food and transportation with contact through Mrs Harold Pratt and donations via William K Walters at Harvard Trust.
Concord High School hosted occupational programs for juniors and seniors. William Rivemburg of the Boston Deposit and Trust Co spoke on opportunities from new office machines, Miss Eleanor Bateman discussed careers in home economics, and Russell Beatty of Wentworth Institute described openings in engineering related fields.
Concord Police safety officer James Hanley spoke on first aid and showed a new film. He stressed that many lives can be saved by onlookers using basic first aid at accidents. He noted most nighttime accidents involve teenage onlookers and demonstrated modern methods of artificial respiration.
Richard Evans Ruth Mus ato Martha Kline Nancy Taft and Dorothy Prosper were elected to the government exchange program at Concord High. The program arranges an exchange of representatives between Concord and Waltham High.
A February chamber meeting accepted the Concord Chamber of Commerce program of work chaired by F Norman Peterson. Proposed tasks include parking and traffic study with meters, Mill Dam Route 62 bypass, fostering a favorable business climate, operating the Information Booth in summer, tree planting in new developments, reviewing Massachusetts electric rates, checking historic signs, adding trash containers, possibly dropping the West Concord name, and exploring public restrooms on Mill Dam.
Acton superintendent William O Connell high school principal Raytione Grey and Manter Hall School instructor Edward Ferry attended the Massachusetts Schoolmasters Club meeting. Rev Bob Richards pole vaulter and minister spoke on ming for the Top or Profile a Champion. The club reported its largest attendance in history.
Concord chapter reiterates its nonpartisan stance ahead of town elections and town meeting. Members may support candidates individually, but the league itself will not back or oppose any candidate or party. Board members must stay neutral or resign to engage in political activity.
The Concord Visiting Nurse Corporation held its annual meeting at the high school. D. A. Carpenter Jr. was elected treasurer and Marie G. Eaton, Mrs. Howard E. Robinson, and Frederick Robbins joined the board. Dr Franks C McDonald spoke on The Care of Children in Disaster.
Commissioner Harrington outlines tax treatment for sickness and injury pay, dividends, and retirement income. Exclusions up to 100 weekly for sick pay, hospitalization conditions, and credits for dividends and retirement income. guidance on bonds, pensions, and filing deadlines.
Polling hours at Concord for Monday February 25 are 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m across three precincts. Holy baptisms are scheduled for 11 o clock at Trinity Church with Rev Robert H. Bather pastor. Couples Club meeting listed for Friday night.
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