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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
14
The West Acton Women’s Club presents Mrs Jedaams with a lecture Laugh ter Tears And A Few Regrets at the Acton Community Center Monday Jan 11. Coffee at 1 30 pm business at 2 30 pm Hostesses Mrs John MacLaughlin and Mrs Lloyd Williamson.
STOW records show Edith Tracey of Emerson and Mrs. Lloyd Eveley of Massachusetts General as parish hospital patients. Holiday visitors at Union Evangelical Church parsonage included Clifton Siegel family from Charlottesville Virginia Ruth Watson from Tilton New Hampshire Charles Hand from Ayer Calvin Jordan from Westbrook Maine and others. US railroads in 1871 used 23 track gauges according to a regional note.
Interested residents may call Mrs Joseph Coughlan at CO 3 7308 to arrange babysitting service from the home of Mrs Russell Jones.
The West Concord Red Cross bloodmobile drew 202 pints from 231 inmate donors at Massachusetts Correctional Institute last Wednesday. Thirty-one were disqualified for illness or other reasons, with three registered nurses volunteering to staff the event.
Principal Raymond J. Gray announced that all students received report cards yesterday. Cards must be returned to homeroom teachers on Friday, and parents with questions are urged to contact the school as soon as possible.
Maynard Woman's Club meeting on January 12 will feature ex Worcester editor Leslie Moore speaking on People and Politics. The session starts at 2 30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall with Mrs Joseph Fraser as hostess.
The film Martin Luther will be shown Friday January 8 at 8 p.m. with coffee at 7:30. A repeat screening occurs Sunday at 4 p.m. Both events are free and open to the community. Regular church school resumes, and Junior and Senior EYC meet at 4 p.m. to attend the film. The Feast of Lights Service follows, with senior members participating. Carolyn Haas reads, Gregory Rogow and Jack Humphreys serve.
A cluttered classified ad lists Kroehler hideaway beds and a range of baby furniture with steep markdowns. Items include blond four drawer chests, Salem Maple dressers, wardrobes, playyards, bassinets, cribs, and crib mattresses priced from $7.88 to $55, with many items slashed to under half their former prices.
A humorous ad offers Axminster 9x12 wool rugs at 48 dollars instead of 109 and 9x12 wool rugs at 79.90 each. It highlights dirt cheap rug pads at 5.99 and promotes easy terms with a cheeky trust-us pitch.
Local ad hawks heavy discounts on Slumberland maple bunk bed groups and related bedroom sets. It promotes 8 piece maple bunk bed groups and extra pieces at reduced prices with limited quantities and home delivery offers. Includes prices like 89 for bunk sets and 197 to 288 for various Danish walnut and cherry finishes. Customer urged to bring ad for a free table lamp and no obligation to buy.
Advertisement touts a wringer washer with agitator and pump for $98, down from $129.95, and a Kelvinator refrigerator for $249.95, suggesting affordable groceries with payment options and monthly savings.
A downtown ad extols heavy discount mattress markdowns from a weary buyer era. SLUMBERLAND twin and full size beds sell for 18.80 to 38.00 with Simmons and SLUMBERLAND sets offered, aiming to clear warehouse space. Limited stock prompts urgency and “don’t laugh” warnings.
Open Thursday and Friday until 9 PM. Evening shoppers may still find items from hundreds in this classified bargain sale, with many more unlisted bargains available in the store.
The sales pitch markets four chrome 7 piece dinette sets and a solid maple table with a few junior chairs. The buyer denies ties to the group and laments slow movement at $99.95, with reluctant adjustments to $68 for the table and chairs, and $109 for the maple table unit.
In a comic catalog style ad the dealer touts deep discounts on 2 piece sofa bed sets and single pieces like Danish lounge chairs and KROEHLER and Lawson hideaway beds. Prices slash from $199.50 to $128 and $168, urging customers to hurry and buy before stock runs out.
An advertisement touts 3 piece Hollywood bed sets including a headboard, spring mattress with vents, and metal handle hardware. Prices listed range from $9.88 to $58 complete with limited quantities and urgency.
Marketing copy touts Danish styled KROEHLER living room sets with foam cushions and matching pieces at deep discounts. Offers claim sofa and lounge chair bundles from $188 to $360, calling it a limited, must grab sale with low cash prices and quick movement.
Ads list 3 Pc Boucle living room set with sofa and two lounge chairs originally 298 now 60. Also 3 Pc blond modern bedroom includes double dresser large mirror chest and price 100. Names Miss Fitts Miss Haps Mrs De Boat Mr Ukan Havem appear in listing.
We decline to reveal prices or contact details yet urge swift action. The note promises limited items and warns readers not to rely on mail or phone, inviting those willing to travel to act quickly.
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