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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

5

Marlboro Enterprise Press publication masthead

The excerpt lists the Marlboro Massachusetts based Enterprise Press Inc. publication details with editors addresses and service notes. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays and states it reprints ads with typographical errors, plus eastern advertising representatives Julius Mathews in Boston and New York.

Marlboro Massachusetts Enterprise Press Inc Mass Julius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Madison Avenue New York

Shortage of tailors spurs national institute push

The National Hand Tailoring Institute forms to attract more apprentices as a aging shortage endangers custom and ready to wear fashion. Arthur B. Duffy, president, warns American born men must enter tailoring to preserve the trade. Meanwhile a separate note highlights rising home danger from do it yourself hobbies and inhaling toxic fumes.

Chicago National Hand Tailoring Institute Arthur B. Duffy Duffy

Endangered Horses and Mules On U S Farms Rise Of Tractors

An era ends as 1.8 million of 5 million U S farms run without horses while tractors add a million in five years. Horses and mules drop 3.5 percent in the same period, urban farming spreads, and concern grows for preserving remaining equine stock.

U. S

Letters of the Editor Maynard Mass In Memoriam

Maynard residents mourn the death of Guyer Fowler a kindly neighbor whose long friendship and many good deeds enriched the community. The writer reflects on mortality and faith noting large funeral attendance and the hope of a blessed afterlife for Fowler.

Maynard Mass Maynard Enterprise Guyer Guyer Fowler Frank Punch

Legion Auxiliary Dutchmaid Party Set Tuesday

American Legion Auxiliary Post No 235 invites all to a Dutchmaid Party on Tuesday January 31 at the Legion Home Summer Street. The sale offers clothing for all ages to benefit the Girls State Fund with refreshments and a door prize. If weather is bad the event will be rescheduled per the Maynard Enterprise.

Maynard American Legion Auxiliary Post No Legion Home Summer Street Maynard Enterprise

Personality Study Guides Better Housing at Cornell

Cornell University housing research center surveyed 1,000 families to show contractors can improve livability by accounting for family background habits and interests. It warns on farm electrical wiring noting center pole method and separate water circuit to keep pumps working during fires.

Ithaca, N. Y Cornell University

The Bittern and State Birds Referendum of 1928

Children voted in an unusual 1928 statewide referendum to designate Illinois official state bird. The cardinal edged the blue bird with 39 226 votes to 30 306.

Ilinoi

Four and Young Adults Enroll in South Korea 4-H Clubs

In South Korea, four and young adults have enrolled in 4-H clubs, joining local youth programs and agricultural education initiatives. The report highlights participation growth and regional club activities.

South Korea

Franklin was first to use double vision

Franklin introduced bifocal lenses in 1784 to aid vision, enabling near and distant viewing in one frame. Bausch and Lomb announced the sale of its 35 millionth pair, noting Franklin's innovation and the evolution from basic bifocals to modern designs like Panoptik.

Franklin Rochester N. Y Benjamin Franklin Milk St Boston Mass Bausch and Lamb Optical Co

Book On Pan American Highway Being Written

Berkeley California UP a new book on the Pan American route from the Arctic Circle to Central America is in preparation author George R Stewart professor of English He will combine experiences from El Paso to southern Costa Rica Alaska and the Arctic Circle Publication by Houghton Mifflin is expected early in 1957

Berkeley Calif Arctic Circle Central America University of California isGeorge R. Stewart Stoam Andy U. S el Paso Tex Costa Rica Alaska

Physiologist notes limits of hand speed versus eye movement

A physiologist rejects the idea that hand movements can outpace the eye in sleight of hand. Tricks do not rely on faster moves but on diverting the eye while real actions occur elsewhere.

Miss Jewell and Mr Mansfield Engaged

Acton Center announces the engagement of Syl via Marion Jewell daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Jewell to Robert A Mansfield son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel F Mansfield of Arlington. Mansfield resides with his sister Mrs Donald C Robbins in South Acton. Jewell a Acton High School and Stenotype Institute Boston graduate works as private secretary in Raytheon Boston legal dept. Mansfield a Acton High School graduate teaches at Rex Corporation Acton.

Acton Center Kenneth E. Jewell Newtowne Road Sylvia Marion Robert A. Mansfield Samuel F. Mansfield Arlington Mansfield Donald C. Robbins Piper Road South Acton Miss Jewell Acton High School Stenotype Institute of Boston Raytheon Manufacturing Company Waltham Mr. Mansfield Rex Corporation Acton

Record Set in Building One Family Houses 1955

Washington reports 1955 saw more privately owned single family housing starts than any year except 1950 with 1,330,000 non farm homes begun. Total non farm housing starts fell short of the 1950 record but rose 9 percent from 1954. Last month starts dropped 17 percent to 75,000 units, matching seasonal expectations.

Washington Labor Department Department Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sudbury Community Notices and Meetings Update

Anna Van Dusen returns to Sudbury living with the Brennans on Concord road. The Well Child Clinic meets the fourth Wednesday monthly with appointments via Florence Crane. Edward Kreitsek attended a national electronics symposium in Washington. SUASCO Watershed Association meets tonight at 8 p m in Sudbury Town Hall. William Watson, former NCO manager in Tokyo, will be stationed at Fort Bragg. Goodwill Industries drive at Sudbury Methodist Church runs 9 to 5 daily through February 1. Sewing planned January 26 and February 9 for the Morgan Memorial at Mrs. Spiller’s home. Goods at Goodspeed’s Book Store sales rise after December fire. Woman’s Association dinner set January 26 at Memorial Congregational Church.

Well Child Florence Crane Hilltop Edward Kreitsek Dudley Road South Sudbury Institute of Radio Engineering Statler Hotel Washington, D. C David Hawes Sgt William Watson Brooklyn N. Y Watson NCO Tokyo David Fort Bragg North Carolina Morgan Sudbury Methodist Church Charles Spiller Woman's Association Memorial Congregational Church Association

Postmen Retire After Long Sick-Leave Streak in Omaha

Twelve Omaha postal workers recently retired with a combined 1,489 unused sick days. Postmaster Walter Koriske described it as a local answer to charges of widespread sick leave abuses raised by government investigators.

Omaha Walter Koriske

March of Dimes Funds 14 Regional Respirator Centers

The March of Dimes finances fourteen regional respirator centers nationwide to assist polio patients with breathing support and long term care across the coast to coast network.

March of Dimes

Company H Bolstered by Eight New Recruits

Concord notes eight new enlistees and transfers boosting Company H to 78 soldiers, aiming for 85 by June 30. Frederick L. Steele and John R. Raynor Jr join from different units, with Raynor to serve as second cook. Sgt. George Newton returns as communications chief. several locals from Bedford, Concord, Maynard, and Acton enlisted.

Concord Company H Frederick L. Steele John R. Raynor, Jr Steele Headquarters & Service Company 126Th Tank Battalion Hill Roads Boxborough Raynor 132Nd Infantry 101St Infantry Jack Maynard George Newton Army Newton Acton John C. Canpobasso, Jr Bedford Road Lincoln Donald

Bedford School Committee announces Pine street bus stops

The Bedford School Committee says school buses will serve Pine street residents with stops for first and second grade students. The January League of Women Voters unit met January 16 at Mrs Gordon P. Coombs 76 Wilson Road and January 18 at Mrs Joseph Lee 17 Beacon Road and January 19 at Mrs Whitredge Clark 306 Davis Road to discuss the general sales tax bill likely to be introduced in the Massachusetts Legislature. Ball and Chain Club of the Church of Christ held a January 15 meeting with William Tomlinson 22 Dunster Road speaking on commercial art and package design followed by a Q A session and refreshments.

Bedford School Committee Pine Street League of Women Voters Gordon P. Coombs Wilson Road Joseph Lee Beacon Road Whitredge Clark Davis Road Mass League Ball and Chain Club The Church of Christ William Tomlinson Dunster Road

Births at Emerson Hospital This Week

Birth announcements from Emerson Hospital list new arrivals to local families. A son to Robert and wife on January 9, a son to Paul and wife on January 9, a son to Roy and wife on January 12, a daughter to James and wife on January 12, a son to Frank and wife on January 15, a daughter to Mark and wife on January 14, and a daughter to Leon and wife on January 15.

Concord Emerson Hospital Robert Maura Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Paul Bessoti Taylor Road Stow Roy Smith Arlington Street West Acton James Beetz Boston Street Somerville Frank Kirby Neillianway Bedford Mark Rizzitano Damon Street West Concord Leon A. Magee Middle Road Boxborough

City collector repaid by conscience money in Worcester

A Worcester city official receives two dollar bills with notes calling them conscience money. The bills were mailed to the city manager and the handwriting on both notes matches. The events occurred within two weeks of each other as the city continues enforcement of its installment plan.

Worcester

Army contracts drive record private factory output in 1954

In 1954 the Army issued nearly 2,000,000 contracts to factories and similar enterprises totaling about 5.75 billion dollars, reflecting current production requirements across private industry.

Army

Belmont rallies in second half for first league loss

Belmont overcame a halftime deficit to win the Middlesex League game 61 to 37. Concord High remained unbeaten as the pair traded leads before Belmont surged in the final period.

Concord Concord High Droppe

Winchester Tops Middlesex League After 102-40 Win

Winchester leads Middlesex League after routing Melrose 102 to 40. Concord moves to second place with Friday matchup against Winchester looming in a high stakes race for the title.

Concord Winchester Melrose

Middlesex Teams Register Wins Over St. Mark’s and Others

Middlesex School second team defeated St. Mark’s seconds 33 20 at Concord on Wednesday. The second team also beat Milton Academy seconds 50 22 at Milton. Middlesex third team lost 33 31 to Governor Dummer’s thirds in Concord. The St. Mark’s third beat Middlesex thirds at Southborough.

Concord Middlesex School St. Mark’s Southborough Milton Academy Milton Governor Dummer Middlesex

Bowling League Postponed By Snowstorm Schedule Next Week

Tuesday night’s Acton Bowling League rounds were postponed due to a snowstorm and will be rescheduled for April 11. The Farmers lead the standings with the Oilers second. next week’s January 24 schedule at Harvard lists Farmers versus Outcasts, Outlaws versus Wooltops, and Oilers versus Wildcats.

Acton Farmers Oilers Harvard Outlaws Wooltops Wildcats

Concord Headquarters Defeats Thunderbirds in Pin Match

Concord-Headquarters beat the Thunderbirds 3 1 in a pin match at Wal-Lex. Charlie Simmons rolled 312 and 121, Bill Bovey 314 and 115, with A Milioto posting 301. Company F led teams with 1376 high score.

Concord Thunderbirds Wal-Lex Charlie Simmons Bill Bovey A. Milioto Company F

Bedford Announces Junior and Senior High Basketball Teams

Bedford unveils boys and girls basketball teams with junior varsity and freshmen options under faculty manager L. P. Healy. Boys schedule lists games from January 20 to February 17 at multiple opponents. Girls schedule runs January 25 to February 17 with three road contests at Chelmsford Wilmington and Concord.

L. P. Healy Chelmsford Bedford Dracut Concord Wilmington Ayer Lexington

Maynard rally tops Hudson in rough home opener

In a crowded Armory Sunday, Maynard defeats Hudson 344 to 60 at halftime after a 13 3 start. Key players Kulevich Gallagher and Roger lead Maynard while Hudson's Vigeant Crossman and Guerard struggle as officials draw ire and Groton forfeits later in the day.

Maynard Arthy Hudso Town Gam Armory Hudson Howey Paymen Seo Alex Big Ed Gallagher Qear and Kulevich Vige Albie Roger Hudig Kuleyj Lagher Theil Gro Lagher Albie Best Cai Ward Paul Kivikoski McNayr I Nayr Groton Oski Inter Commissioners Johns Refevikoski TOMY I Kulevich Howes Kivikoski E. Rogers Clemmer Rok Lf von Est Guidotti Crossman Wheeler Phaneuf Guerard Eager

Goose Replaces Allegan Man and a Goose on Wet Route

A fragmented report describes a goose encounter on a road near Allegan involving Oliver Anderson and another man. They were returning from a failed outing when the Canadian goose incident occurred and the bird was captured bare-handed later.

Allegan Mich Olver Anderson A Ker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concord Enterprise Liberty St. Marlboro Maso R. W. Currier Walden Street Concord Tel Emerson Marian Gleason Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Cay Rth McKenzie North Dakota John, Harvey Furbay Ph.d Sudbury Anna van Dusen Westwood William Brennans Concord Road South Suasco Watershed Association Sudbury Town Hall Thursdan George Currier Eastern Shores Hospital Cambridge Maryland Goodspeed’s Concore Belmont Lexington Sereere Wnrence Reading Melrose Wakefield Ey Stoneham Stoneham Wakefield Postnone Hdats Groton Torrey Eee Fagleson Bicknell Lf Kulevich Tomyl Hartley Rg Howes
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