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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1954

Page

8

Emerson Hospital Drive Fund Opens Friday January 29

Maynard residents hear plans for Emerson Hospital Fund Appeal starting Friday January 29 and running to February 12. Leo Mullin as General Chairman outlines goals, Gil Roddy emphasizes hospital upkeep, and Mrs. George Stansfield reports 50 solicitors with a $10000 target for Maynard, with surrounding towns aiming for $1800 in Acton.

Emerson Hospital Fund Appeal Leo Mullin Maynard George Stansfield Emerson Hospital Mullin Gil Roddy Actons

On Duty in Korea Sailor Spends Christmas in Hongkong

Sudbury points to William E Hellmann of the USS Wisconsin on his second Korean tour. The ship spent Christmas at Hongkong where the crew entertained Chinese children. Parents Mr and Mrs William F Hellmann of Lincoln Lane hear regularly from their son about his many experiences in the service.

Sudbury William E. Hellmann Wisconsin Hongkong William F. Hellmann Lincoln Lane

Soldier on R and R in Kobe Japan

Army Pfc. Walter T. Burke son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Burke Boston Post road South Sudbury spent seven days rest and recuperation leave in Kobe Japan. Normally stationed in Korea with the 26th Signal Battalion Burke stayed at a top resort hotel enjoying luxuries unavailable on the war torn peninsula.

Kobe Japan Walter T. Burke Walter .E. Burke Boston Post Road South Sudbury Korea 26Th Burke

Bedford Births Report from Emerson Hospital

Local births this week include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin E. Harper at 7 Genetty Circle on January 22 a son to Mr. and Mrs. Erling Mos tue at 52 Summer Street on January 12 and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Byron G. Sharpless of 41 South Road on January 23.

Bedford Emerson Hospital Franklin E. Harper Genetty Circle Erling Mostue Summer Street Byron G. Sharpless South Road

New Sudbury Home for Dr Hapgood and Family

Sudbury residents Dr. David W Hapgood and Mrs Hapgood announce move to a new ranch style house on Old Lancaster road designed by William F Schipper and built by Newton J Taylor. The home includes office space with daily hours 3 to 5 pm and additional Monday Wednesday Friday evenings.

Sudbury David W.hapgood Old Lancaster Road William F. Schipper Newton J. Taylor Hapgood Golke Concord Road

New Swedish Geodimeter Aims to Simplify Mapping

A Swedish invention the geodimeter promises to cut map making from months of field work to hours. Designed by Professor Bergstrand and made by the Aga company it measures light travel time to distant mirrors to compute distances potentially up to 16 miles with three inches accuracy. The device, lent to Britain by the U S government, could transform surveying of vast undeveloped areas though Britain has just completed a detailed national map.

London South America Professor Bergstrand Aga Company Sweden Britain Ordnance Survey Department British Ordnance Survey U.S Army Edward Ballach National Physical Laboratory

Local Draft Board 114 Inducts Six For Service

West Concord local Draft Board No. 114 inducted six local youths into the armed forces on Tuesday. They reported at the Boston Army Base. Named are Roger M. Eriksen and Gerald L. Robinson of Maynard, Donald T. Crowell of West Concord, John M. Whittier Jr of Acton Center, Demosthenes Campagus of Concord, and Louis Flerra of West Acton.

West Concord Boston Army Base Roger M. Eriksen Gerald L. Robinson Maynard Donald T. Crowell John M. Whittier, Jr Acton Center Demosthenes Campagus Concord Louis F. Flerra West Acton

Milk Price To Drop Half Cent Per Quart In February

Milk price in New England regulated markets will fall 22 cents per hundredweight on February 1, about half a cent per quart. Boston Milk Market Administrator Richard D. Aplin explains the seasonal decline was postponed from January to compensate for December, with further decreases planned through May before seasonal rises begin in July.

New England Richard D. Aplin Boston Aplin United States Lowell- Lawrence Springfield Worcester Greater Bostom Lowell-Lawrence

Hunter Spots Neighbor Car Theft Near Lebanon

John Segalini, neighbor of John J. Cameron in West Lebanon New Hampshire, spots a car like Cameron’s with Connecticut plates near hunting grounds. The stolen vehicle from Cameron’s home was recovered after Segalini reported the incident and found the original car at police investigation.

Hunter Lebanon N. Hy John J. Cameron John Segalini Segalini Cameron Plainfield-Lebanon apG@ Hye Cameron’s

Vast U S Wood Fuel Usage Revealed in Estimate

An estimated 63 million cords of wood are used annually for fuel in the United States, accounting for about one eighth of all wood used nationwide.

United States

Concord Forms Citizens for Educational Television Channel Aid

Concord organizes a Citizens for Educational Television with Mrs Robin as chairwoman. Volunteers include Mr and Mrs David Arnold Jr Mrs F Wadsworth Bush Mrs Henry Laughlin Egbert Newbury and others. A survey will gauge interest and channel needs with teachers and clubs to follow up.

Concord Organizes Citizens Committee For Educational Television Channel Aid Concord Russell Robb, Jr Citizens for Educational_Television Robin David B. Arnold F. Wadsworth Bush Henry A. Laughlin Egbert S. Newbury W. Graydon -Smith Morgan K. Smith Concord Woman’s Club Concord Garden Club Radcliffe Morrill Channel 2

When does a puppy become a dog and a kennel rule

The American Society of Planning Officials says laws must define dog status to prevent pet keeping from becoming a business in homes. Four months for a dog is common in Muskegon Salt Lake County and LA areas, while other places range four to eight months. A kennel is often defined by three dogs, with four or more pups in a dwelling deemed a problem in some locales. Also listed are women appointed to top US diplomatic posts including Rodhe Harriman Anderson Mesta Luce Willis and others.

American Society of Planning Officials Muskegon Mich Salt Lake County Utah Los Angeles Los Angeles County Calif Salt Lake United States Ruth Bryan Owen Rodhe Denmark Daisy Harriman Norway Eugenie Anderson Perle Mesta Luxembourg Clare Boothe Luce Italy Frances Willis Switzerland

Pensioners Entitled to Jobless Pay Varies by State

A Commerce Clearing House study reports that in some states private pensions disqualify pensioners from unemployment benefits while others allow jobless pay if pension levels are beneath unemployment amounts or if the pension was funded by the recipient. New Jersey recently ruled a retired worker may collect unemployment compensation if willing to work, even after retirement due to a union contract. A separate note suggests testing fat for deep frying with a bread cube.

Chicago U.P Commerce Clearing House Clearing House OCH New Jersey CCH

Planning For The Future Of Concord Open Meeting

The League of Women Voters of Concord hosts an open meeting February 3 at 10 am in Union Church. Prof. Roland B. Greeley of MIT discusses town planning and future growth, with input from local boards and the citizens council. Coffee at 9:45, nonmembers welcome.

Concord Greeley of Concord League of Women Voters of Union Church League Roland B. Gre McIdent Lexington Planning Board Recreation. Commission Citizens’ Council W. Graydon Smith N. Y Boston Earle Wheeler Robert, L. Hurley Robert Soderman

Couple Welcomes Birth of Daughter Patricia Ann Roach

Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Roach of Washington DC announce the birth of their first child a daughter Patricia Ann. Mrs. Roach was formerly Helen Kennedy of West Concord. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roach of Scranton PA and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kennedy of West Concord with great grandparents Allan A. Kennedy and wife of West Concord and Florida.

West Concord Peter P. Roach Washington, D. C Patricia Ann

Clovers Conduct Meeting At Leader Home

The 4 H Clovers met Saturday night at 525 Main Street. Members include Jay Hewitt James McMullen Jr William Welsh Jack Humphries Robert Moran Edward McHugh James King John Alden. McMullen elected president Hewitt vice president Alden secretary.

West Concord 4-H Clovers Main Street Jay Hewitt James McMullen, Jr Willaim Welsh Jack Humphries Robert Moran Edward McHugh James King John Alden McMullen Hewitt

Troop 49 Plans Scout Exposition at Armory

Concord Troop 49 met Monday night with 22 boys present. A film on ice rescue was shown before planning an exposition at the State Armory on February 6. The event will feature 10 booths. Robert Hayward, now 14, becomes an explorer scout. The boys continue paper, rag and metal drives and seek items via Concord 423-J.

Concord State Armory Robert Hayward

Concord Students Meet Singer Julius LaRosa at Boston Radio

A group of Concord High School students visited Julius LaRosa at his Boston radio show on Tuesday and received autographs. Among attendees were Linda Blanchard Daniel Clark and Susan Sherman who noted LaRosa showed humility during the appearance.

Concord Concord High School Julius LaRosa Boston Arthur Godfrey Linda Blanchard Daniel Clark Susan Sherman Julius

Mrs Curran Ill With Flu. King's Daughters Meet Feb 2

Concord reports secretary of the board of selectmen Mrs Astrid Curran is confined at home with la grippe. The King's Daughters plan a vestry meeting at the First Parish Unitarian Church on Tuesday February 2 at 2 o clock with Mrs William Wadsworth and Mrs Wallace B Conant as hostesses.

Astrid Curran Board of Selectmen la Grippe King First Parish Unitarian Church William Wadsworth Wallace B. Conant

Funeral for Mrs Coffey Held at St Bernard’s Church

The funeral for 45 year old Mrs Mary C Moore Coffey of Coricord will be held Friday from Joseph Dee Son funeral home. A requiem high mass will be sung at St Bernard’s church at 10 o clock. She died Tuesday afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital after illness at Emerson hospital. She worked as a saleslady for 22 years.

Coricord Mary C. (Moore) Coffey Joseph Dee & Son St. Bernard’s Church

New Baby Born to Mandrioli Family in Emerson Area

Peter J. Mandrioli of 306 Main Street announces the birth of their third child and first son, Peter Jr., on January 22 at Emerson Hospital. Mrs. Mandrioli is the former Gloria Blanchard of Marlboro. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mandrioli Sr. of West Concord.

West Concord Peter J. Mandrioli Main Street Peter, Jr Emerson Hospital Mandrioli Gloria Blanchard Marlboro John B. Mandriok

Sizeable Losses Hit Textiles At Plastic Industry

The between seasons downturn in shoe plants and style changes trimmed production. part time work rose while workers shifted back to full time. Non electrical machinery remained intact until December when 80 to 90 more jobs vanished. Textile employment plunged with Wool combing at historic lows and Manufacturing shrinking over the year. Temporary help and post office hiring declined as unemployment claims rose with 802 reviewing benefits filed.

Mason proposes uniform excise tax plan in new Congress

Rep Mason of Illinois introduces H R to convert the federal excise system into a uniform five percent tax on end products of manufacture. He would repeal existing excises except on alcohol and tobacco and exempt foods seeds fertilizers drugs and items used for the blind. He says the measure preserves revenue and fair taxation without new broad levies.

House N. M. Mason Illinois Mason H. R Republic Washington

Custodians Form Union To Aid Akron School Workers

In Akron Ohio custodians form the Akron School Employees Remembrance Club nine years ago after recognizing little contact with other staff. Ernest Harris Gilbert Means and Steve Golobic lead fund raising from waste paper and tax stamps and send birthday cards and flowers to members, including retirees, to maintain morale.

Akron, O Ernest Harris Gilbert Means Steve Golobic Akron ‘School Employees Remembrance Club Ohio

Bees Aim to Boost Crop Yield with More Efficient Pollination

California researchers forecast higher honey production and better pollination as bees could be busier. Experts say increasing bee activity may improve crop yields, though they warn about balancing pollinator health and agricultural needs.

California

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