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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
4
Publication details for the Marlboro Massachusetts newspaper. Includes editor Rudolph W. Currier and addresses in Marlboro Concord Boston and New York. States second class matter, 1908 date, and disclaimer on typographical errors in ads. Subscription rates partially listed.
The House Ways and Means Committee proposes a 10 percent tax on wagering by bookmakers and lottery operators, arguing the government needs revenue. Analysts estimate the plan could raise 400 million dollars yearly as gamblers seek to avoid federal penalties.
Concord reports General Radio Company begins construction on a 72000 square foot modern brick plant to employ about 200, while maintaining Cambridge operations. The firm, founded 1915 by Melville Eastham, will retain all Cambridge facilities and transfer some staff. longstanding benefits include vacations, life insurance, medical, pensions. Residents include Donald B. Sinclair, Robert A. Soderman and Myron T. Smith.
Funeral held for Henry M Chamberlain 78 of Lake Boon Hudson at Fowler Maynard. He died July 4 at Cushing VA Hospital Framingham after serving in Company F Sixth Massachusetts Infantry in the Spanish American War. Survived by wife Elsie founder of the Boston school for girls. the couple spent winters in Winter Park Florida.
Stow Mrs Joseph Boothroyd and their four children return to Washington D C after a ten day visit with her mother Mrs Marshall P Lewis They will move as National Bureau of Standards relocates its lab to Corona California late next month necessitating the family relocation to the West Coast.
A Massachusetts church marked its 300th anniversary this spring and highlighted its prized relic, a centuries-old Indian Bible translated by John Eliot who established Natick in 1651.
Concord's Company H of the 182nd Infantry trains with the Yankee Division at Pine Camp New York this week and next under Lieut Paul V. Dee. About 60 Concord Acton Waltham Maynard men travel by train with suntan uniforms gear and light packs.
West Concord Ernest B Miner of 184 Commonwealth Avenue celebrates his 88th birthday with his wife and daughter. Miner, a longtime town resident, remains active in daily duties and recently observed his 60th wedding anniversary.
Local residents gathered for the season opener at the Wian na Club on the cape last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Richmond Walker of Monument street attended with their daughter Mrs. Frederic M. Shaffer of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Frederic L. Day Jr. of Concord also present.
Earl Wiggin of 111 Walden Terrace, Grace Engebretsen of Bedford Street, Jane Nowick of Maynard, and Cyril Boxhill resumed their duties at the Battleground Café on Monday after a one week vacation.
A Sunday dinner guide outlines slow cooked pork shoulders using one quart of boiling water, onions, olives, salt, pepper, and pickling spices. Also includes sides baked potatoes and asparagus, a tangy cole slaw, and a dessert of molasses cookies with sour milk and raisins baked at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Concord Mr and Mrs Leonard Rae formerly Carol Cowling announce the birth of their third daughter Stephanie Elliott Rae on Tuesday July 10 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Grandparents are Harold Cowling of Concord and Stuart Rae of Woburn with great grandfather from New Bedford. The two older daughters are Suzanne Elizabeth and Sandra Ellen.
Concord resident and World War II Seabee veteran Henry Hook of Belknap Street underwent a major operation at Chelsea Naval Hospital on Tuesday. He is employed at McKellar Motors in West Concord and will remain hospitalized for some time. Lions Club members signed a card for him on Tuesday night.
Concord Country Club golfer Jonathan Snelling withdraws from the Massachusetts Amateur at Vesper Country Club. With Snelling out, only Cal Ge and Bill O'Brien remain as Concord representatives in the tournament.
Bedford hosts playground classes at Page Field and waste paper drive for Archbishop Cushing in September. Concord notes 45 local youths in Red Cross swimming lessons at Walden Pond. Memorial Park looks green. Bedford Airport float wins third at Lincoln parade.
Judge Pierre A. Northrup on annual vacation with associate justice Mau Rice McWalter filling in. Red Cross nurse aide course led by Elizabeth Alexander at Emerson Hospital with volunteers. CD A food sale and whist at Miss Elizabeth G Connell 15 Old Bridge Road West Concord. Rhodes on Maine fishing trip. John J Sheehan Jr. covers duties. Boston Ferway Park concert features Arthur Fielder Richard Rodgers Ethel Smith Ben Greust. Charles Francis Adams noted as a member of the year.
The Sachem Council region in Concord and surrounding towns operates Camp Sachem on Gregg Lake New Hampshire offering two week sessions for scouts aged 11 and up. Each session hosts 160 boys with 40 staff for $18 per boy per week, supported by community funds and council leadership.
New arrivals at Emerson Hospital Concord include the Loomer family West Concord a daughter born July 5 Walter E Loomer 4 Sunnyside Lane. The Buter family Saxonville a daughter born July 5 Horace B Buter 42 Central Street. The Darling family South Acton a son born July 6 Robert H Darling 197 Main Street. The Joyce family Acton Center a son born July 6 Frederick P Joyce 437 Main Street.
Concord Boy Scout Daly of Troop 31 was presented the ranger badge at Camp Sachem Antrim New Hampshire joining several boys from other troops. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert H Daley of Independence Road.
The Stow United Evangelical Church closes its daily Vacation Bible School this Friday July 13 with a 7 p.m. demonstration program for friends and relatives. A joint Sunday School and Vacation Bible School picnic follows next Monday, leaving the church at 10 a.m. to an undisclosed destination. A Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting and a recent Concord softball trip by the church youth are noted.
Acton Memorial Library announces new arrivals including Flicka Ricka Dicka and Their New Skates The Primitive Jenkin s Ear The Whole Armor The Foundling Ansi Island Patch work Old Herbaceous Mr Til ley Takes a Walk Stopover Men of Albemarle Raleigh s Eden Quantity Cookery Henry Ford Eagle of the White Leopard A Woman Called Fancy Venture in the East Echoes of the Tide Canterbury Tales Rock of Wagram The Age of Longing Power Golf Ben Hogan Tables in the Wilderness Muscated at Noon Three Men on Third The Morning Watch
West Acton Mrs Margaret Murray hosted a whist party at St Elizabeths hall with special prizes for Mrs A Chauvin Mr Maglione Mrs Alice Carew and Mrs Helen Mullin. High scorers included Alice Miller Sue Coffey A Murphy Anne Benner Lena Wetherbee Mary Connors and others.
A fragmentary report discusses views by Meyer and Kregeloh on world affairs, sovereignty, and the role of international law. The dialogue touches on democracy, cooperation, and the United States policy amid concerns about future wars and genuine welfare.
A Ithaca study notes a 0.1 percent gain in dwellings through 1950 while the local search center highlights a 9.4 percent increase in the period. The report contrasts limited expansion with broader regional trends.
Fragmentary notes show Mrs Gertrude and Mrs Joyce coordinating next week's gathering under direction of Paulhus, James, Shearman, and Hayes. Names and roles are partially visible in the copy.
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