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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

9

Concord High School Gallery Show Reveals Varied Student Art

Concord High School's art classes under Mrs Dorothy W present a diverse exhibit praised for variety and skill. Works include aquaria wall pieces with tropical fish cut from colored papers and pieces inspired by Hemenways Old Man and the Sea alongside stylized renderings and abstract forms, all arranged with thoughtful backdrops.

Aol Dorothy W Gulfstream Hemenway Nelson

Enlistments and promotions in Army unit noted

In a dated notice from a local unit, Willie L. Miller and L Williams receive promotions to sergeant with the 82nd Airborne. Irenca M. Pierce, now of Acton, enlists for three years and serves as 81mm platoon squad leader. Moore and others are listed with assignments and prior service in World War II campaigns. Also mentioned is a new US hunting blimp by Goodyear Aircraft Corp designed to locate submarines using multiple tails and ballast water systems.

Ul Dee 182Nd Willie L. Miller Prosergeant Nk L. Williams Irenca M. Pierce Miller Rby West Concord Comb Avenue West Conler 82Nd Airborne Inea Leyte Luzon Ierce Bak Massachusets Acton Jean Banks Conhas Illiams Odyear Aircraft Corp

Tax burden shifts from food to broader costs in 1939

The article notes taxes now take more than one fifth of spending while food outlays shrink. It contrasts 1939 figures, with tax receipts around 85 billion compared with roughly 12.5 billion for food, highlighting a reversed earlier balance.

For Sale Sock Blue Net Gown and Silver Slippers

Listing notes a blue net gown and silver slippers for sale with a contact phone from Marlboro. Elderkin referenced as contact with a telephone listing from 1882.

Elderkin i Tel Marlboro

Wanted by the FBI for flight to avoid prosecution

A 44 year old man born July 5 1910 in Pad West Virginia is sought by the FBI for unlawful flight to avoid armed robbery charges filed November 9 1951 in Akron Ohio. He is likely armed and extremely dangerous with distinctive scars and a tattoo C D on the left forearm. Contact FBI offices with information.

Pad W. Va C. D Akron Ohio Dye FBI

Coming Events Of The Week In Concord

A weekly list of local happenings includes H MNG drill at the State Armory Thursday at 8 p.m. DeMolay and Legion events, orchestra concert, Boy Scouts, council supper, chorus, Grange, and club meetings through the week with nominations closing at Town Hall by 5 p.m. Monday.

Concord H. M.N.G State Armory Masonic Temple Boy Scouts Scout House Concord Council Monumental Concord Chorus Concord Grange Peter Bulkeley West Concord Union Church

Clip-Grip Chair Tray Lets Easier Entertaining

Newark based Thomas Manufacturing introduces the Clip-Grip Chair Tray a plastic 8 by 12 inch tray built to cling on the arm of a chair. It features two spring clips on the bottom and holds a sandwich plate and glass cup.

Newark Thomas Manufacturing Co N. J

Cleaning a Rain Spotted Felt Hat With Steel Wool

A practical tip to restore a rain spotted felt hat by lightly rubbing with steel wool to raise the nap and remove spots. The method aims to refresh the fabric finish and restore even texture.

Shuman Heads American Farm Bureau Federation

Charles B. Shuman, Illinois dirt farmer, elected to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation at a pivotal time for agricultural policy. He urges expansion of international trade, market-based farm prosperity, and continued growth of Farm Bureau membership into 1955, following predecessor Alan B. Kline.

Ccarles B. Shuman Illinois American Farm Bureau Federation Mr. Shuman Farm Bureau Federation Charles B. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation “Agriculture C.C.C Farm Bureau United Voice AFBF Alan B. Kline Eau

Scholarships Offered To Area Students At Cinema Theatre

Lloyd M Mills manager of the Cinema Theatre Shoppers World Framingham announces two first year scholarships to the Boston Museum School of Art for high school students during a three week exhibition at the Cinema Theatre starting May 1. Students from 15 area high schools compete with Boston faculty judging.

Lloyd M. Mills Shoppers’ World Framingham Smith Management Company Newbury Street Boston Boston Museum School of Art Natick Wayland Wellesley Millis Milford Southboro Marlboro Sudbury Hopkinton Holliston Ashland Medfield Medford Maynard Boston School

Columbus Voyages to the New World Through Early 16th Century

The record notes Christopher Columbus undertook voyages to the Americas in 1492 1493 and 1494 1498 and 102. The sequence places these expeditions at the start of sustained transatlantic contact.

New World

Turnpike Begins Construction in Wayland Mass

The 239 million dollar East-West Turnpike project starts with Chairman William F. Callahan turning the first spadeful in Wayland. The road will span 123 miles across Massachusetts linking with a New York State throughway at West Stockbridge and with Route 128 at Weston. The initial 3.9 mile section runs from Oak Street Wayland through Natick to Ridgeway Road Weston.

Wayland Massachusetts William F. Callahan Massachusetts Turnpike Authority New York State West Stockbridge Mass Weston Oakstreet Natick Ridgeway Road

Hotels Welcome Guests with Dogs Across The Nation

A survey notes 4900 hotels and motor courts in the country advertise dog friendly accommodations. The finding suggests guests with dogs have growing options, potentially aiding travelers seeking pet friendly stays.

Carlisle Grange Honors Members in Carlisle Meeting

Carlisle Grange conferred third and fourth degrees on several candidates at the Carlisle hall. Six Carlisle members were among the candidates. A harvest supper preceded the exercises. John H. Kennedy of the Paint Pot will speak on Home Furnishings next Wednesday February 2 at the regular meeting. Middlesex North Pomong Lecturers Circle met at Carlisle hall with past masters Edward R. Stephen and Carl Swanson in charge of refreshments.

Carlisle John H. Kennedy Paint Pot Concord Paint Firm Middlesex North Pomong Carlisle Hall Edward R. Stephen Carl Swanson Jmasters

Winners Named at Segion Whist for Child Welfare

Winners of last week's American Legion whist party benefiting the child welfare program include Philip B. Dee Theresa franceili Kay Emerson and Henry Murphy among others. Special prizes went to Henry Murphy and Robert Cameron while consolation awards went to Theresa Alexander. Another whist party is planned for Saturday January 29 at 8 30 in the Veterans Building with public welcome.

American Legion Cameron Richards LaPrade Rose Arkin Robert Reed John Bartolomeo Quinn Mary Flavin Patterson Helsher Spaulding Henry Murphy Donald Gagnon Robert Cameron Theresa Alexander John H. Goulding Veterans Building Naomi Wood

Dartmouth Stresses Composition and Grammar

Dartmouth warns grades will drop for exam answers with faulty composition and grammar. The college cites business-world pressure for graduates with a stronger command of language. Also notes eighteen National Guard infantry divisions served in World War II, nine in Europe and nine in the Pacific.

Hanover N.H Dartmouth National Guard Europe Far Pacific

Local Parents Aid Workshop At Concord

The Brooks School hosts a monthlong workshop with carpentry and painting projects led by Henry Bowen of Acton and organizer Mrs. Robert Coe. Parent volunteers from the Brooks School include Harold Cross Weston B Haskell Jr Charles Loring Jr William Berkes John Bygrave Julian Tolman Robert J Rodday John K Spring Franklin Fallwell Bruce Daniels W S Butcher Winthrop W Sargent Renwick and others.

Concord Brooks School Henry Bowen Acton Robert Coe Harold Cross Weston B. Haskell Charles Loring, Jr William Berkes

Stevens Family Welcomes Arthur Loomis Stevens

Mr and Mrs Frank Stevens announce the birth of a son Arthur Loomis Stevens on Monday January 17 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Loomis of Huntington and New York City and Mr and Mrs Rayyard Stevens of Cambridge.

West Acton Frank Stevens This Arthur Loomis Stevens Emerson Hospite Concord Edward F. Loomis Huntington New York City Rayyard Stevens Cambridge

Jury duty defied by man says wife would object

Indianapolis report says Leo V. Kocain faced a possible death penalty vote but quipped his wife would object. Judge Saul I. Rabb seated him in the jury box anyway.

Indianapolis Leo V. Kocain Saul I. Rabb

Arizona National Guard Unit of 1865 Led by Indigenous Members

More than half of the members of the first Arizona National Guard regiment organized in 1865 were Native Americans. They protected settlers from Apache raiders, outlaws, and cattle rustlers on the frontier.

Arizona National Guard

Notable Names List Heads to Community Meeting

A group of figures including Tweedy, A. C. Kretschmar Jr., J. W. Church, Willard Prince, James A. Ford, Theodore Harding, John M. Goddard, Robert H. Booth, Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. John Bunker, Mrs. Joan Fewsmith, and John Hovorka are listed as attendees or speakers for the upcoming community meeting.

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