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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
17
About 3 percent or 1.8 million of 61 million employed in July 1950 held more than one job. Agriculture had higher multi job rates than non agricultural industries with nearly 9 percent on farms vs 3 percent elsewhere. Secondary jobs often differed in line of work. Local CPS data collection starts July 16. Give to the Red Cross.
Secretary of State Edward J. Cronin warned that prospective candidates must file nomination papers by 5 p.m. on July 24 and deliver certified papers to Cronin's Election Division by July 31. Enrollments must be filed by July's end, and all eligible citizens must register by 5 p.m. on August 17 to vote in the Fall Primary. Cronin urged both parties to boost voter registration.
Franklin D. Jerome announces Lincoln Arthur T. Howard of Beaver Road as chairman of the blue financial division for the annual Feather campaign. Howard will aid fund raising in 1957 to support 277 Red Feather agencies in 48 cities and towns of Greater Boston. He is Harvard graduates and WWII Navy veteran. He is married with two sons James M. Jr. and David T.
Trinity Adult Group hosted a large beach party at Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester with car travel. Concord Art Center remains open showing The Hound of Heaven. Concord Antiquarian Society hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily and Sundays 2 to 5 pm. Trinity Episcopal Church holds regular services under Rev. William H. Clark. Rev Hyland T. Richmond preaches twice at Evangelical Free Church. Daily vacation Bible school runs 6:30 to 8:30 pm each evening.
The Drunkard remains on view for a third week at the Red Barn Theater in Westboro with nightly performances through Sunday at 8 20. John Woods of WTAG reprises the title role with a Supporting cast including Shirley Matson Jane Norvell Douglas Wilson and Pat McDougald. An eight act vaudeville program and specialty numbers fill the bill.
The Middlesex County Extension Office invites inquiries on removing spots and mildew caused by damp conditions. Advice includes airing and drying areas, using a small light or fan, shopping for moisture absorbing products, drying shower curtains and towels, and applying lemon juice and salt for stains. A free bulletin on preventing mildew can be requested from the Extension Service at 19 Everett Street Concord.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for a rural carrier in Concord to fill Joseph Buckley’s vacancy. Starting salary $3780 plus $1000 car usage, with $105 yearly raises for seven years. must live within Concord delivery area for one year and be at least 18. Applications accepted until August 7 with full details at the post office.
Colorful parade at Hanscom Air Force Base features 1500 officers and airmen for the Change in Command review. Maj. Gen. R C Maude retires after 30 years. Maj. Gen William M Morgan to take over as director of materiel. Lt. Gen. Thomas S Fower serves as review officer for the ceremony in Massachusetts.
Summer squash remains popular in New England though the supply is late this year and often short. Types include yellow green zucchini and Cocozelle. plants are spaced closely and harvest runs from warm soil with tender rinds as a quality sign.
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