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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
16
Readers glimpse editorials on censorship and discretion, with notes on rising rail costs and a new economy of high prices. Travel anecdotes feature quirky American towns like Big India Kiskatom Sundown Shady and Accord, sparking lighthearted headlines and jokes about local place names.
Massachusetts manufacturers reported a 9.3 percent rise in new orders in November year over year, led by gains in electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals, and miscellaneous industries. Declines occurred in primary metals, fabricated metals, rubber, textiles, paper and leather sectors, with various other products posting mixed results. The report also notes Massachusetts’ strong position in glue and gelatin output and significant shipments in motor vehicles and chemical products.
Alfred A. Lane, operations vice president of Northeast Airlines, piloted the DC6B on an eight hour fourteen minute nonstop from Santa Monica to Boston. Co-pilot Capt. Peter Dana of Winthrop, a Longfellow descendant, accompanied him as the first of ten new DC-6Bs for the Boston to Miami route, with nine more to be delivered by September.
From 1660 to 1692 Nantucket Island was part of the Province of New York before being ceded to Massachusetts in 1692.
The Commerce Department notes that municipalities in Massachusetts with populations under 25 000 in 1950 could qualify for about 1.5 million more as Congress appropriates funds. More than 75 percent of allocations have come from the Metropolitan Boston area, reflecting rapid growth as towns shift from semi rural and suburban to denser urban communities.
A make it yourself sandwich tray offers informal hosting for Sunday evenings. Provide several breads spreads cold cuts and cheeses with Nippy Sandwich Filling as a prepared option. Include lettuce tomatoes pickles mustard and hot beverage service for guests and host convenience.
David Lincoln Church preached on Sunday in the first of a youth oriented series titled Making Religion Real. The Pilgrim Fellowship choir sang under Rev. Charles M. Styron’s direction. Similar services are planned for the last Sunday of each month.
A delegation from Lincoln Boy Scouts and explorers from Lexington Concord Belmont and surrounding towns attended a recent encampment at Antrim New Hampshire despite cold and stormy conditions.
Mrs L Don Leet of Harvard recently visited her daughter and son in law Comer S Thompson and J ead in Lincoln.
A chronology lists pivotal American milestones from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ending the Mexican War in 1848 to a 1949 multi stage rocket at White Sands. Notable entries include the 1910 incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America, the 1936 official Vice Presidency flag, the 1945 Iwo Jima invasion, and a 1949 high altitude rocket test.
Simple family dessert using lemon pudding. Fold in maraschino cherries and vanilla extract as the pudding cools. Mound on plates with chiffon or sponge cake wedges and top each serving with a cherry.
The article notes Texas receives over 55 inches of rain in the far east and under 10 inches in the far west, highlighting the state's broad climatic range.
AAA warns Massachusetts drivers to meet New Yorks new 10/20/000 liability and 5,000 property damage limits before driving in New York starting February 1. Out of state cars lacking proper insurance face a one year driving ban in New York.
Cottonseed meal serves as an excellent cattle feed but should be given in limited quantities to other farm animals due to potential drawbacks.
A sewing center proposes a wall lining space no deeper than 18 inches to fit a sewing machine and cabinets for gear. The unit uses Douglas fir to match existing storage and includes a knee hole beneath the machine and sliding doors to conceal the sewing setup when unused.
Highway engineers see foreigners as drivers unfamiliar with local roads and night conditions. States like Oregon are enlarging signs while cities install reflective street name signs and map signs with parking for reading. The goal is clearer guidance to reduce accidents and speed, with broad support for aid.
Mrs F E Schmelzer announced Heart Sunday captains for the 1957 Massachusetts Heart Association fund campaign. The Feb 24 event will spread programs in research education and community services statewide. captains include Mrs Roger W Tansey Area 1 Mrs Milton J Hunter Area 2 Mrs John Head Area 3 and Mrs Allyn Howe Area 4.
The drive against tuberculosis in the United States is spear headed by the U S Public Health Service, state and local health departments, and voluntary associations affiliated with the National Tuberculosis Association.
Designers urge combining kitchen and dining spaces for warmth and convenience. They favor modern wood cabinets, restful colors, and a dining nook or breakfast bar to separate traffic from serving areas. The aim is a relaxed mood and flexible use of space.
Factory made wood base units are designed to join in any number to fit a kitchen area. They form an unbroken line for a seamless countertop, offering a continuous work surface and eliminating crevices where food particles could collect.
A study in Illinois compared identical houses, one with mineral insulation and one without. Results show the insulated home used less than half the fuel and cost to heat compared to the uninsulated dwelling.
A Minnesota manufacturer reports strong interest in natural wood products with surveys highlighting painted baseboards and trim from a woodwork center.
The National Real Estate Boards announce new home sales across the United States. The report notes nineteen homes sold in the latest market period.
A California farm home is modernized with a wood kitchen as the focal point. The renovation adds wood cabinets, widened windows, better lighting, and space for new electric appliances, improving living and work in the farm household.
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