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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
9
Dr. Gelfand warns that common items like toothpaste, soaps, cosmetics, and foods can provoke allergic flare ups. He cites odors from vegetables, insect bites, adhesives, and arsenic-tainted ingredients as sources, urging awareness of hidden allergens in daily products.
George H and Mrs Earl announce the birth of their first child in Conn. Eleanor Richardson and George H Ferris are named as grandparents. The brief note records a town birth with Stock Production figures and mentions a dog linked end.
The Acton Center Woman's Club will start a series of ballroom dance classes in October with about 40 students per class. Reservations are open and parents of Grades 4-8 can contact Mrs. John M. Goddard or Mrs. James N. Gates for details.
Next in the union summer services will be at West Concord Union Church on Sunday July 14 at 9 30. Last Sunday Rev Edwin B Nylen preached on Sportsmanship The Bible school at the Evangelical Free Church is closed in July and August Junior church will be held during the morning worship at 11. Summer hours note the Archeological Museum of Ankara Turkey houses the largest Hitite collection with historic buildings once a market and an inn for caravans.
The funeral for David W. Mann 69 founder of David W. Mann Inc was held at his Lincoln road home. Mann a Medford native born September 17 1887 died July 2 served in light precision instruments and worked at Dartmouth and Harvard labs. Survived by wife Marguerite three sons Edward Acton Robert Franklin a daughter Edna Rasco and sister Mabel Meloon.
East Acton two trucks collided on Great Road Route 2A in the afternoon. Police said the crash occurred at 3 30 p m and Patrolman Norman Roche investigated. One truck was driven by Donald F MacLeod 19 of West Acton, owner Richard M Scribner. A second driver, Wesley Cummings 18 Framingham, said he did not see the other vehicle. Both trucks could move under their own power.
Concord Rotary Club changes district to 791 with Wray P. White as advisor for the new year and Fred T. Boyd as district governor. Club officers include President Ralph A Macone and Vice-President Chester D. Smethurst. Attendance hits May average 96.91 percent with two 100 percent meetings. Visiting Rotarians listed from multiple towns. Two new members named Charles W. Dee and William C. Hall. Includes a chicken salad recipe twist with crisp bacon and celery.
Supt William L O Connell attended the Harvard Summer School conference on July 8 9 with the theme Current Issues and Their Educational Implications. Monday speakers included Harold Hunt and J Lloyd Trump and a progress report from AASA president Philip J Hickey. Lawrence G Derthick discussed the Hill latest word. Tuesday covered The Presidents Committee on Education Beyond the High School The Human Side of Education and Identifying and Meeting the Local Responsibility.
Acton Superintendent William L O Connell summarized the Arthur D Little Plan as used at Acton Roxborough Regional High School since 1956. Lexington Superintendent Jack Smith outlined its biology program in Lexington High School. The plan has drawn interest from 32 school systems and 11 countries, with Acton Roxborough and Lexington piloting the system partnered with Arthur D Little, Inc.
Toppenish businessman Charles Brown announced plans to build the town of George, Washington, at a site near Toppenish. He outlined development aims and the location's potential impact on the region.
The United States Civil Service Commission has eliminated the residence requirement for the Substitute Clerk position at the Lincoln Post Office. Applicants no longer must live within the delivery limits. Further information and application forms are available from Postmaster Alfred G. Davis at the Lincoln Post Office.
Lincoln selectmen named two new committees the roadside beautification panel and the by laws group. The beautification panel will identify areas needing improvement on roadsides and submit plans. Members include Mrs. John Black Mrs. Alan McClennen Mrs. Sumner Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Todd. The by laws committee will review and revise the town’s rules to improve government structure. Members are Frederick B. Taylor chairman Kenneth Bergen and Charles Wadsworth.
A Boston survey shows electrical causes account for about a third of public school fires. Faulty heating and cooking equipment, incendiary sources, smoking, and lightning are listed as top causes. Most fires occur at night when schools are closed due to lack of water and protection.
Boston reports state tax collections for the 1957 fiscal year exceeded last year by about 25 million dollars and topped estimates by 18 million. Tax Commissioner Healey cites a concentrated drive for old taxes especially personal income levies with personal income tax payments up four million dollars higher than a year earlier.
Operation Alert 1957 will run July 12 to 19 as a federally directed nationwide civil defense exercise. Massachusetts will not public participate while neighboring states sound attack warning signals at 1 45 p m and halt traffic for 15 minutes. The Natick State Civil Defense Center is the sole Massachusetts unit involved.
Carlisle Grange No. 402 will meet once in July and August with the next event the annual mystery ride on Wednesday July 17. An August chicken barbecue and cookout will be at Samuel Paresi's Maple street home. The note adds a soil building fact that 500 to 0 years are needed to form one inch of top soil.
A bold sales pitch touts Pontiac as the best choice for high trade-in value and long-lasting road performance. It claims Pontiac’s heavy-duty frame and Precision-Touch Controls deliver steady handling, quiet ride, and strong resale, urging buyers to test drive and compare against smaller cars.
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