Industrial push and shoe surge lift New England economy
The report outlines a $60 million industrial expansion including a new $10 million plant in Cumberland and a 16 million pair rise in Yankee shoe output in the first half of 1955. Rhode Island and private groups back financing, with 112.5 million total regional pairs and a projected year end near 212 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood Corn
Cumberland
Development Realty Corp
Rhode Island Development Council
The
Business Development Co
Cor Rhode Island
Yankee Shoe
New England Council
U.S
New England
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Debate Over SBA Role Extends Two More Years
The article argues continued SBA support for two years amid bipartisan politics. It contends SBA mostly helps small firms banks deem risky and duplicative of Commerce Department work. It notes expanding SBA staff, example from Minneapolis, and warns of potential cabinet status and extra departments for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SBA Congress
SBA
Commerce Department
Minneapolis
Commerce
Homes for sale and remodeling notes across town area
July 28 1955 update lists new listings and recent sales in Stow Marlboro Littleton Maynard Northboro and surrounding areas. Properties include a Colonial with 3 beds 2 baths on Rt 117 offered at 8500 and a 1953 built home with two baths two bedrooms and full attic at 16500 plus a 199 year old remodeled site with four acres and double garage at 25000. Also mention a 18 000 ranch style with garden and shrubs and a 1954 sewer upgrade and larger lots near stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfeason
Northboro
Maynard
Marlboro
Greenwood
Littleton
Stow
Rt. 117
Mdand Rd
Vegetable Broil Adds Flavor From Drippings
New York we detail a method for broiling vegetables using the broiler pan or rack. Vegetables absorb the taste of meat drippings when the pan bottom is brushed with fat, whether using canned, fresh, or leftover produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maynard Board of Appeals schedules August public hearing
The Town of Maynard Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 3 at 8:00 P M in the Town House regarding Alfred Whitney's petition to vary side yard requirements to build a single family dwelling at 17 Great Road in a single residence district. Clerk Willis I Lester issued the notice on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town OF Maynard Board of Appeals
Board of Appeals
Alfred Whitney
Great Road
Willis I. Lester
Town OF Sudbury Board of Appeals
Sudbury
Mass
Wallace L. Forrester
Geraldine B. Hooper
Calvin B. Smith
Sudbury Planning Board
Robie D. Moulton
Sandham Road
W. M. Priest
Boston Edison Co
L. M. Smith
E. Marie
Fred
Arthur Nelson
Abel Cutting
Sudbury Pisigip Board
Built-in Sun Filters Protect Roof
The article explains how asphalt shingles use embedded mineral granules as built in sun filters. These opaque granules form a protective coating that slows evaporation of oils in the asphalt, preserving shingles longer and adding color variety through fired pigments.
Concord Red Cross blood mobile visit aid by local chair
Mrs. Everett F. Lapham of Cord street chairs Concord Red Cross blood mobile event on August 2. She will take appointments and can be reached at Harmon’s 9-3283. Also reported are recent real estate transfers in Lowell: Daniel G. Ochs and wife to William J. Neville and wife on Fiske Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett F. Lapham
Concord Street
Concord Red Cross
Concord
HiMerson
Lowell
Daniel G. Ochs
William J. Neville
Fiske Street
Substituting Organist At West Medford Church
Miss Marilyn Dutton of Westford Street serves as substitute organist this summer at the Baptist church in West Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Dutton
Westford Street
The
Baptist Church
West Medord
Local dairy show draws crowd at Farnham farm
Local residents attended a dairy show at Farnham Smith's Great Brook Farm on Tuesday. Organizers announced plans to enter the county fair at the State Armory in Concord on August 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnham
Smith
Great Brook
State Armory
Concord
Lincoln Hosts Pre nuptial Gathering for Local Couple
Mr and Mrs Harry R Healey Jr Weston road hosted a pre nuptial gathering for Marcia Ann Graham of Concord and Charles M Carpenter Jr of Scarsdale New York Last Friday Lincoln residents assist with the Red Cross bloodmobile visit to Concord Episcopal Church on August 2 Mrs Paul Brooks is local chairman reachable at Clearwater 98146
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Healey, Jr
Weston Road
Marcia Ann Graham
Concord
Charles M. Carpenter, Jr
Scarsdale
New York
Lincoln
Red Cross
Episcopal Church
Paul Brooks
Clearwater
Meriam Aides Committee For Hamilton Corking Dog Show
Richard S Meriam of Baker Bridge road in this town serves on the committee aiding the corking dog show in Hamilton city detailing local community involvement and event support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Meriam
Baker Bridge Road
Hamilton
New England Economic Signs Point to Steady 1955
The New Englander reports midyear gains across the region with non farm employment rising from 3.38 million in January to 3.46 million in May and expectations of further modest growth. Shoe production, construction, farm income, and tourism all show strong activity, suggesting 1955 may surpass 1954 and be a solid year overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
New Englander
New England Council
New
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Dodge
Cumberland
R.I
Berkeley
Harold E. Waldron
National Association of Real Estate Boards
New Englander Report
U. S
Establishment of Labor Unions in 1693 to 1996 Era
A brief note traces the formation of labor unions across a long historical arc from 1693 to 1996, highlighting when organized labor began taking root and how its permanence evolved amid changing social and economic conditions.
House and Grounds Blend with Outdoor Living Design
Prominent landscape architect Robert Hale Ellis Jr notes eighteenth century European influence in modern exterior living spaces. Wood remains central, with Douglas fir and western red cedar used for fences and screens, while screens partition patios and kid play areas for low maintenance appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hale Ellis
Ellis
Local Service Notes Include Vacations and Inductions
Sgt. Thomas V. Finan of Concord Police was on vacation last week along with his wife Maude employed at Anderson's Market who also vacationed. Five youths were inducted into the armed forces from Local Board No 114 at West Concord. Names announced in the Enterprise two weeks ago. Grand Knight John F. Donovan of Concord Council K of C has named Raymond Dahiels social worker for the Concord Friendly Aid Society as lecturer for the coming year. Donavan to meet with incoming officers and trustees next Tuesday to plan council activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas V. Finan
Concord Police
Maude
Anderson’s Market
No 114
West Concord
Enterprise
John F. Donovan
Concord Council, K. of C
Raymond Dahiels
Concord Friendly Aid Society
Donovan
Currier Sets Lions Club Board Meeting at Middlesex Savings
President Rudolph W. Currier informs Lions Club members and officers of the upcoming board of directors meeting to be held at the Middlesex Institution for Savings on Main Street Tuesday August 2 at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph W. Currier
Lions Club
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Main Street
Union Summer Services at Trinitarian Church July 31
Union summer Protestant services continue at Trinitarian Congregational Church on July 31 at 9:30 AM. The public is cordially welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Rebecca Sewing Circle Hosts Cookout in Concord
The Rebecca Sewing Circle met at Ruth and Ted Thoresen’s Concord home for a Thursday evening cookout. On Saturday, the Couples Club of the Evangelical Free Church gathered at Jean and George Hodgson’s High Street South Acton home for a cookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Ruth
Ted Thoresen
Concord
Evangelical Free Church
Jean and
George Hodgson
High Street
South Acton
Couple Hosts Pre-Wedding Party Ahead of Sudbury Nuptials
Mr and Mrs W Alan Andrews of Heaths Bridge Road hosted a Friday night pre wedding party for Marcia Ann Graham and Charles M Carpenter Jr The couple were married Saturday at Martha Mary Chapel in South Sudbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Alan Andrews
Heath’s Bridge Road
Marcia Ann Graham
Charles M. Carpenter, Jr
Martha Mary Chapel
South Sudbury
Concord Players Return After Successful Week at Deertrees
Members of Concord Players end a week of performances at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison Maine. The winter play Affairs of State was directed by Mrs F Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Players
Deertrees Theatre
Harrison
Maine
Sudbury Explorers Begin 5000 Mile Scout Camp Trek
Nin e Sudbury Explorer Scouts from Algonquin Council depart by bus on a cross country trip to New Mexico for Philmont Scout Ranch. The 30 member group will visit US Air Force bases, attend a Red Sox game in Kansas City, and tour multiple states including New York City Pittsburgh St Louis Cimarron and Denver before a twelve day stay at Philmont featuring an eighty one mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sudbury Explorers
Algonquin Council
Boy Scouts of America
Philip Withrow
William A. Eagleson, Jr
Natick
New Mexico
Framingham
Philmont
U.S. Air Force
Scott Air Force Base
Illinois
Baird Pittman
John Hall
William Carroll
Stephen Hall
David Conp
Donald Anderson
New Hampshire
New York City
Pittsburgh
East St Louis
Ilinois
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas City
Cimarron
Philmont Scout Ranch
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Denver
Lowry Air Force Base
Omaha
Nebraska
Chicago
Detroit
Michigan
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Bedford Expanding with Residential and Commercial Growth
Bedford community sees widespread construction with new offices at Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank and a Bedford Motors filling station. Residential growth continues on North road and Brooksbie, with Page road ranch homes and Hayden Acres houses. Notable projects include a Church of Christ addition, professional offices in the old Dr C Rogers Lord home, and rapid school work. Hanscom Air Base area also sees heavy building and NIKE site work underway northwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Martin Cerel
Brooksbie Road
Page Road
North Road
Hayden Acres
Sweetwater Avenue
Theodore Belbin
Arlington
Five Cents Savings Bank
Bedford Motors
Great Road
Prospect
Loomis Street
Chevrolet
NIKE
Determined to Unlock the Final Gate
A terse aphorism frames a stubborn pursuit as perseverance. The saying emphasizes that persistence and timing determine access to a lasting solution, urging patience and careful trial in the face of a stubborn obstacle.
Grangers Still Busy In Carlisle
Grangers continue active in Carlisle as a delegation planned a mystery ride program at Burlington Grange. Past Lecturers Circle met in Billerica at Philip Peterson's home, and Tyneshborough Grange hosted a Lecturers Night program with local members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Burlington Grange
Billerica
Philip Peterson
Tyneshborough Gange
Edwards-Quimby Post Food Sale Planned at Quimby Square
The Edwards-Quimby Post American Legion No 284 announces a food sale at Quimby Square South Acton on Saturday August 6 at 2 o clock. Proceeds support the legion tile fund for the new headquarters. Police Chief Michael J Foley leads the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Edwards- Quimby
American Legion
Quimby Square
Legion
Michael J. Foley
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