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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1955

Page

10

Land Court Notice on Eastern States Farmers Exchange Registering Land

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court notifies Acton and Concord towns and multiple corporations that Eastern States Farmers Exchange Incorporated seeks to register and confirm title to land partly in Acton and Concord. The parcel includes river and pond shorelines with specified boundary lines and recorded easements to Boston Edison, Dewey and Almy Chemical, and Massachusetts Broken Stone Co. Details list rights to rail sidetrack, utility easements, plant road access, water rights, and preservation of existing easements for Boston Edison and others.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court Acton Concord Middlesex Commonwealth Dewey and Army Chemical Company W. R. Grace & Co Cambridge Massachusetts Broken Stone Co Weston Springfield Bank For Cooperatives Stow Mary E. Davis Sterling Worcester Glenwood Swett Daniel J. Hayes Charles E. D. Fletcher Said Stow Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange, Incorporated West Springfield Hampden Main Street Massachusetts Broken Stone Co Dewey & Army Chemical Co Assabet Fitchburg Division Boston and Maine Railroad Dewey and Almy Chemical Company Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Middlesex Seu Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Incorporated Eastern States Farmrs’ Exchange South Middlesex County Magazine Road Eastern States

Regulation and wages mix in transport policy debate

Editorials from Wildwood and Summerville critique overbroad transport regulation and the push for a guaranteed wage. They argue regulation clings to old monopolistic assumptions while competition grows and urge practical wage and production models aligned with modern industry realities.

Summerville S.C

Safety tips for cleaners during spring cleaning

Safety first for cleaners. Use a sturdy step ladder for high areas and ensure hands are dry before touching cords or appliances. Apply self polishing wax or rub paste wax into floors to prevent slipperiness.

New York

Notice of real estate petition in Boston Superior Court

A legal notice describes a petition affecting properties in Acton Concord line and plans filed with the court. It cites deeds from Eastern States Farmers Exchange to Dewey Almy Chemical, Massachusetts Broken Stone Co., and provides deadlines for written appearances by August 22. Witness Judge John E. Fenton.

Dark of Moon extended at Red Barn Theater Westboro

Sid Sawyer, producer, will hold over the folk drama Dark of the Moon for a second week at the Red Barn Theater in Westboro. Performances run nightly Tuesday through Sunday at 8 20. Jo an Jaffry and Tom Rosqui star as leads with Carol Stone and Richard Hart in New York roles. cast includes Shir ley Matson and others. Bill Harn directs with Wilson Lafferty as stage manager.

Sid Sawyer Red Barn Westboro Joan Jaffry Tom Rosqui Carol Stone Richard Hart New York Shirley Matson Jean Steinert Jeanne Oliver Sylvia Burnell Elaine Morrow Barbara McBride Ellen Sykes Ruby Dow Margaret Hall Tobey John Bill Harp Wilson Lafferty Peter Anderson Michael A. Donohue Myles McAleer Bill Harn

New Post Office Construction Underway in South Acton

Construction has started on a new post office on Main Street South Acton between Route 111 and Prospect Street. Excavation is being carried out by A J Parker of Concord.

South Acton Main Street Route 111 Prospect Street A. J. Parker Concord

Regular Sunday Services Continue at West Acton Baptist Church

Regular Sunday services continue at West Acton Baptist Church at 10 am. Guest speakers will occupy the pulpit during August while Rev. Ronald H. Noble and family are vacationing.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald H. Noble

West Acton Baptists to Hold Service at Cathedral of Pines

On Sunday July 31 a two group gathering of West Acton Baptist Church members is planned at the Cathedral of Pines in Rindge New Hampshire for a service.

West Acton Baptist Church Cathedral of Pines Rindge New Hampshire

Speed drive targets excess speed on Main Street Acton

Police have conducted a two week speed enforcement on Main Street South Acton. Al ready several offenders have been nabbed.

Main Street South Acton

Americans eat eight percent billion hot dogs in 1954

Americans consumed about eight percent of a billion hot dogs in 1954, equating to just over one hot dog per person each week, according to the report.

War Games at Cherry Point by New England Marines

New England Marine Air Reserve squadrons from VMF 217 VMF 322 and MACS 21 join 3 060 volunteers at Cherry Point North Carolina for war games. Lt Col Dobbins Major Mann and Major Murphy lead the units in a dense simulated combat with rockets bombs Corsair and Cougar fighters while veterans Degan Desmond Alexander North and Ryerson are noted among the crew. The piece praises the Weymouth based unit and underscores defense readiness.

Cherry Point North Carolina New Marine Corps Air William F. Dobbins VMF Burlington William C. Mann Hingham Thomas New England William F. Degan Quincy John P. Desmond Scituate Mary V. Alexander Wollaston Robert B. North Somerville Frank Ryerson Dorchester South Weymouth Marine Air Reserve

Miss Leary Everett Will Teach Here

The Acton School Committee has elected Miss Mary Patricia Leary to an elementary teaching position. She holds an A B from Regis College and a master's from Emerson College. She has six years in the Everett school system and comes highly recommended by Everett Superintendent William Canty.

Acton William O’connell Mary Patricia Leary

Remembering Old Timers Tales From Small-Town Michigan

Letters from readers recount life before refrigeration in a Montague area saw mill village. A boy recalls a wagon accident injuring his wrist and the meat peddler’s route. another remembers making lye and soap from ashes and cracklings with a mother crafting a long-lasting batch.

Arthur C. Johnson Palatka Florida Montague Michigan Minnie Gallagher Cakhowan Hillmon Ioc Frankfort Kentucky

Longtime Secret Service Agent Retires After 33 Years

Alanis H. Rice of Hyde Park retires from the U S Secret Service after 33 years of service. His assignments included protecting President Roosevelt Winston Churchill the King and Queen of England and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands.

Boston Alanis H. Rice Hyde Park Secret Service Roosevelt Winston Churchill England Juliana Netherlands

Mystery of the Clouds that Disappeared

A photofinishing Q and A explains why blue skies and white clouds vanish in black and white photos. Filters darken the sky to reveal clouds, with many filter options and advice to box camera users for better results. John Van Guilder signs off.

Sweet Corn Time For Middlesex Homemakers

Middlesex homemakers are urged to use and buy sweet corn now as supplies flood the market, bringing low prices. Advice covers picking fresh ears, freezing methods for whole kernel and cream style, blanching times, cooling, and packing for storage. Follow quality cues: dark green husks, brown silky silk, bright plump kernels, and green broken stalks.

Middlesex John Stedman Association County

Plane tied to local firm makes emergency Sudbury landing

Bedford reports a plane that made an emergency landing in Sudbury last week belonged to Fred Schlegel of West Coast Aviation Corp. Bedford Airport. He lives in Lynn and runs the local company. A student was identified as the pilot and the aircraft was towed away.

Sudbury Fred Schlegel Wost Coast Aviation Corp Bedford Lynn Here

Neal Family Returns From Dunkirk Visit

Mr and Mrs Arthur A Neal of 20 Crescent Avenue recently returned home after visiting their daughter Geraldine and family in Dunkirk Indiana.

Arthur A. Neal Crescent Avenue Geraldine Dunkirk Indiana

Guest Pastors Fill Pulpit as Derby Takes Vacation

Rev. Marvin L. Derby of the Church of Christ Congregational is on vacation. Guest pastors occupy the pulpit on Sundays including Last Sunday and July 31. Rev. Calvin Bush of Portland Maine served as guest preacher.

Marvin L. Derby Church of Christ, Congregational Calvin Bush Portland Maine

Playground Classes Continue Sponsored by Bedford Recreation Committee

Playground programs persist under Bedford Recreation Committee leadership with James J. Palmer of Somerville identified as head director and continuing community youth activities.

Bedford Recreation Committee James J. Palmer Somerville

Bafta Club Holds Weekly Sewing Meeting at Church

The Bafta Club continues weekly sewing meetings at Church of Christ aiming toward the fall fair to be held on Saturday September 14 190.

Bafta Club Church of Christ

Sullivan and Crozier Families Visit Ossipee Camp

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Sullivan of Hillside Avenue and Mrs. Lawrence Crozier of Boston spent the recent weekend at Ossipee New Hampshire with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Proctor of Marblehead who motored there to visit their three children spending a month at a camp.

Paul M. Sullivan Hillside Avenue Lawrence Crozier Boston Ossipee New Hampshire John H. Proctor Marblehead

Check House Before Vacation

AAA offers a practical pre trip checklist to secure homes and valuables. Stop newspaper deliveries and mail, lock doors and windows, leave a neighbor a key, turn off gas and main electricity, mow the lawn, water plants, care for pets, remove outdoor items, remove perishables, inform police of absence, review insurance, and arrange repair of appliances before leaving.

American Automobile Association Triple-A Promion AAA

Hoover Ends Public Service After Long Commission Run

Herbert Hoover retires from public life at 81 as the Hoover Commission filed its final reports ending its work. The commission, tasked with cutting government waste and reconfiguring the executive branch, aims to streamline departments created under the New Deal and Fair Deal. Congress backed most of the first commission but is wary of enacting policy changes from the second.

Herbert Hoover Hoover Commission Roosevelt Truman Hoover Commission Congress

Fragmentary political memo hints at leadership changes

The text presents scattered references to political figures and roles including a chairman, a president, and a committee related to economics. It mentions a resignation or firing and suggests tax policy or constitutional issues, but specifics are unclear due to the damaged source.

Fragmentary Text Prompt About U S Policy and Dissent

Fragmented OCR text discusses U S policy and dissent notes. Mentions names like Secrest and Edward Ho and references to dealers, origin, and machine legend. Tone resembles a marginal parliamentary or legal discussion with unclear conclusions.

Wood walls cut noise in homes and halls says union

The West Coast Lumbermen's Association asserts wood paneled walls lower sound levels at home and in the UN auditorium. Two walls built of large wooden louvers absorb sound in the vast space.

West Coast Luimberman

Local Firemen Brush Fire Area Friday 183rd

Fire crews battled a blaze area Friday in West Ac cord near Bedford. Robert B formerly held duties with the exchange and church bands, as the sentinel of Assembly. The report notes efforts to contain the fire and ongoing efforts in the community.

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Zedgar Wildwood Independent Record Wildwood N.J Presidential Advisory Committee On Transport Policy and Organization Acton-Concord Plant Road Work Road Recorder of Court House John E. Fenton Esmire Sybil H. Holmes Ganley & Crook Attys Springfield Mass RED Marines Miss Leary Everett THE Oldtimers Napshot Guild John van Guilder Pat Manion Hag Hower Thornty P Cagoan Meyer Tee Econo Congressional Washington and Federal Trade Commission Robert Secrest Standard Sewing Equipment Corp O Universal FTC U.S Japan Universal Reg U. S. Patent Office Secrest U. S National Federation of Independent Business Wits Firm Landers Edward Ho Sons of Washington Louis V Robert B Cation
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