Eisenhower seeks upansion social security program
President Eisenhower asked Congress to expand Social Security benefits and coverage. He proposed raising the old age and unemployment insurance program to include self employed farmers and professionals, increasing the tax on earnings, and extending voluntary group coverage to clergy and local retirement systems. He also urged a broader formula for computing earnings and higher federal aid to underfunded states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Chaney
Kington
Congress
Inc
The
Senate
Eisen
Eisenhower
Mr.er
Concord High Offers Monday First Aid Classes
First Aid Mondays at Concord High teach basic care skills. Philip A. Davis directs sessions 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Re ork Shop at the old high school on Stow Street. Dora Morse and the Concord Red Cross Office provide details by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip A. Davis
Re@ork
Stow Street
Sies
Dora Morse
Concord
Red Cross
Colt- 9
Getting Older v. Conn
The document notes complex family ages and lines of descent. It mentions Rebecca of Ridgeview waiting longer to have children and several generations including Mrs. Armstrong as grandmother and Mrs. k as great grandmother. It references births at young ages and later family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Conn
U.F
Nts
Rebecca K
Ridgeview
West E
Flag stripes in early United States history
The text notes that the US flag had 15 stripes from 1795 to 1818 during which 13 original colonies were honored. An Act of Congress reduced the stripes to 13 in 1818, and since then the number has remained 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Eight Burglaries Tied to New Haven Man After Theft Question
New Haven police questioned Richard H. Lewis about a minor theft when he confessed to eight unsolved burglaries dating back five months. He said he did not want anyone to serve time for something he did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Conn
Richard H. Lewis
Lewis
Faithful Support Keeps Program Rolling Promise
A message urges continued backing as supporters note victory looms on the horizon and praise the organization for delivering results. The call to action emphasizes sustaining momentum through ongoing commitment and faith in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore
Superior Weapons and Organization Make U S Army Divisions Best
The article argues U S Army infantry divisions outrun and outfight rivals due to adequate combat and service support. It explains how combat support increases fire power and how service support handles transport, ports, facilities, signals, supplies, roads, weather, and burial and morale services, all vital to combat effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Washington
United States Army
George Washington Birthday Dinner and Dance at Union Wall
The First Parish Unitarian Church announces its annual George Washington Birthday dinner and dance to be held Friday February 19 at 7 p m at Union Wall. General chairman Mrs Rachel Elliott leads a committee with church representatives assisted by Mrs Ralph Gerow Mrs Karl V Strauss Mrs Brandoch L Lovely and Herbert Bates. A Malden orchestra will provide music and tickets will be available shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
First Parish Unitarian Church
Union Wall
Rachel Elliott
Ralph Gerow
Karl V. Strauss
Brandoch L. Lovely
Herbert Bates
Malden
Colorful kitchen ranges trend in new designs
New York reports ranges are offered in vivid colors including sea-foam, green, yellow and apache red. Manufacturers display back splash options in Canary yellow turquoise flamingo gulf green and mandarin red. The notes advise brushing soiled garments before laundering to avoid excessive bleaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Four Members Join Sorority at Concord
Four new members were initiated into the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Concord. Miss Mary Arena Concord Miss Mary Davis Lincoln Mrs Stanley Paskiewicz West Acton and Mrs Chester ae West Concord joined this year. The group held a holiday dinner basket drawing won by Miss Mary Inferrara Bedford Street Concord after caroling at the Home for the Aged and the Deaconness and a Christmas party at Mrs Lawrence Nichols Bruce Road. The sorority plans its annual Valentine food sale for February 13 at MacRae's Store on Walden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Alpha Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Mary Inferrara
Bedford Street
Lawrence Nichols
Bruce Road
Mary Arena
Mary Davis
Lincoln
Stanley Paskiewicz
West Acton
Chester Ae
West Concord
Era Sigma Phi
MacRae’s
Walden Street
Representative Russell Declines Run for Fourth Term
Rep. Howard S. Russell of Hudson announces he will not seek reelection to the 10th Middlesex district in 1954. He notes the burdens of office and his desire to focus on family health and private interests, thanking voters and the four towns Hudson Lincoln Sudbury and Wayland for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Howard S. Russell
Wayland
10Th Middlesex
Forrgally
Russell
Sudbury
Lincoln
Tenth Middlesex
Massachusetts General Court
Middlesex
Flt
Women and elephants on memory and promises
A narrative reflecting on gender, memory, and deceit, comparing women to elephants in recalling past incidents. The speaker recounts sneaking into a university basketball game, promising a future outing, and failing to fulfill it amid life’s pressures, noting the persistent reminders from literature and daily life.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens January 23 in Concord
Concord reports the annual Girl Scout cookie sale kicking off January 23 with emphasis on the cause, the scouts, and the value of the cookies. The message promotes the strong combination of philanthropy, youth, and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
West Concord Voter Urges Record Vote in Town Manager Fight
A West Concord reader calls for an all out effort to maximize turnout in the next Concord town election. The writer urges a big nonpartisan committee, broad civic involvement, and a plan to secure a record vote to defeat the town manager plan. The letter notes past low turnouts and asks for organized outreach with local officials, candidates, and citizens to mobilize voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Concord
Precinct 2
Firecracker Lighted On Powder Keg Says Red Cross Official
Concord hosts dinner features Red Cross official C Leo Wilhelm from Alexandria speaking to volunteers on Korea POW repatriation and Red Cross relief needs. He recalls poverty in Korea after 1946 rice export era and urges continued support as volunteers organize regional fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Concord
C. Leo Wilhelm
Eastern Arey
American National Red Cross
Alexandria
Virginia
Howard Johnson's
Wilhelm
Korea
Japan
United Nations Command
Bataaa
Southwest Pacific
Sun'howest Pacific
Three grouse fall together on one shot in Michigan
Lansing reports Lewis Michelson of Hone ton Lake bagged three flying grouse with a single shot to set a season record. The birds dropped within a yard of each other, highlighting a remarkable hunting moment from the recently closed season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
State Conservation Department
Lewis Michelson
Honehton Lake
Miss Beach and Mr Dow Wed in West Acton Ceremony
At St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Miss Barbara Lewis Beach daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Beach West Acton and Robert George Dow son of Mr and Mrs George Dow West Concord were married by Rev Daniel F Riordan with over 700 guests at a 2 pm ceremony. The bride wore a white Latin gown and the couple planned a New Hampshire wedding trip. The groom previously worked for a West Concord contractor and is a U S Navy sailor aboard the USS Leyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Barbara Lewise Beach
John E. Beach
Kinsley Road
Robert George Dow
Powderhill Road
South Acton
George Dow
West Concord
Daniel F. Riordan
Ruth Blanchetts
Arthur Blanchette, Jr
New Hampshire
Acton High School
Waltham
Tt.8
Navy
Leyte
Portrait by Margeret Fitzhugh Browne Draws Concord View
Concord resident Yelph L. Pratt, banker and businessman, endures a portrait session by Boston painter Margeret Fitzhugh Browne. The unfinished likeness captivates 65 Concord Society members as Pratt jokes about rising temperature during the rapid sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Boston
Margeret Fitzhugh. Browne
Concordan’s Club
Yelph L. Pratt
Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Miss Browne
Balloon Goes Globaz World Toy Trend
New York reports salons turned globes rated as latest sensational toy. The 16 inch diameter bright plastic globe features clear boundaries and names and is washable. The Blanc Co. advertises the product from 130 W. 42nd St. Also notes custard cooking tips stating that longer heating will curdle the custard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Blanc Co
42Nd Bt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enhower
Upansion
Presssever
Concord High
John Harvey Furbay
Iddlesex Lumber & Fuel, Inc
Depot Square
Bedford Tel
Lexington
National Foundation For
National Foundation
March OF Dimes
Carlisle Parish
Sorority
Hodgson
Poetory
Dover, Mass
Hager’s Pond
Boston Post Road
Janet
D’olive
Main Street
Mass
Robert L. Ramsey
Ted Mo‘ley
Fund Charman
Charles Putnam
Corncord’s Residential Fund
Vincent Rice
West
Braley Cameron
Carl Bunting
NAM
Maynard
Hoye
Police
Donohue
Civil Service School
Huntington Ave
Miss Beach
W. Acton
Bataan Epor
Christ Jesus
Datia
Christian Science
First Church of Christ
Scientist Streets
West Main
Winthrop Marlboro, Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!