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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
10
A Wildwood Independent Record reflection notes gasoline still roughly near 1925 prices, aided by high consumption, ongoing oil research, and fierce competition. The Harvard Herald essay compares mountain lions fleeing into trees to avoid danger, warning against inflated government spending and rising debt.
The Concord Red Cross Chapter seeks a registered nurse from Lincoln Acton Boxboro or Carlisle to take an instructors course in home nursing and teach Red Cross home care to residents. Training occurs July 5 to 9 at Fitchburg State Teachers College with chapter sponsorship. Local Civil Defense aims to train more women and asks nurses to volunteer a few hours. Contact Mrs Rodney E Py or Red Cross office.
Harold Fleisher was fined double for an illegal left turn after he had recommended a neon no left turn signal. He presented a clipping naming him as winner of an idea payoff for his suggestion. Judge John Corrigan told him he should have known better.
In Hillsboro Oregon Poppy Red a bantam rooster owned by Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson survived after being struck by a truck and mangled by youths. Witnesses feared the bird would die but after two days he crowed again. The tale ends with the rooster lively as ever at their service station and cabins.
The 1954 traffic deaths reached 36,300 with over a million injuries. The toll exceeded all accidental deaths in American homes and was more than twice the combined accidental deaths of workers in factories mines construction and other occupations.
Farnham W Smith of Great Brook Farms in Carlisle Fernham reported Amelia from his prize herd scored highly in a Brattleboro Vermont registry test. The Holstein Friesian program supervised by the University of Massachusetts recorded 679 pounds butterfat and 16 105 pounds milk over 314 days with two milkings daily. Age at testing was five years three months.
The Red Barn Theatre in Westboro presents Charley's Aunt starting Tuesday through Sunday with 8 20 nightly shows and 7 and 9 15 extra performances on Saturdays. John Woods and Tom Rosqui star with Jéan Steinert Joan Jaffrey Pat D Or Jeanne Oliver Bill Harp Wilson Lafferty Paul O Neil Myles McAleer in supporting roles under James Dyas directing and Bill Harp as stage manager and set designer. Final performance of East Lynne is scheduled tomorrow at 8 20.
About 37,600 miles of the authorized 40,000 mile interstate system have been designated. The system and its mileage are included within the Federal aid primary system.
A nostalgic note on drive-in intermissions, contrasting silent dark periods with today’s screen prompts and a snack-crazed lobby elf. The piece laments how ads entice families to snack, yet the loading feature delays the film and erodes the quiet break.
A compact quiz lists death by heart disease as top last year, 10,000 babies daily, a hummingbird answers the hibernation riddle, and Rome tops film production after Hollywood. The note adds New York City has more telephones than any country except the United Kingdom.
Washington UP reports the Department of Agriculture credits J Sterling Morton of Nebraska City with founding Arbor Day. The tree planting holiday has spread to 40 states, with 1954 saw record plantings totaling 811,066 acres nationwide and 6,997 acres in Nebraska, up from the prior year.
No one knows for sure who manufactured the first wood products in America. Wood objects, in excellent preservation, were found among prehistoric mound builder and cliff dwelling relics.
Rear Adm. Arleigh A. Burke, 53, is named chief of naval operations succeeding Adm. Robert B. Carney who retires April 15. President Eisenhower bypassed many senior flag officers, citing Burke’s age experience and combat record as reasons for the appointment.
A farmer quotes enjoying tomato soup at breakfast and notes the French habit of onion soup with an poached egg. The piece previews menu ideas such as Grapefruit Half Consommé with cereal bits and sausage cheese-top English coffee or milk.
A compact note describes tomato juice cream soup with sliced egg and bacon strips, framed as a quick fix food. It likens soup to a stimulating but non stimulant dish offering endless variety for mix and match enthusiasts who combine two kinds of soup.
Urbana Illinois UP You can tell if a potted plant needs moisture by tapping the upper rim of the pot with a knife handle. A clear ring means the soil is dry and needs water. A dull heavy sound means the soil is moist and watering is unnecessary.
Industrial power consumption rose 4 percent in April year over year, adjusted to 89 percent higher per day due to one fewer working day. Gains led in primary metals, stone and glass, chemicals, paper and fabricated metals. Also notes Massachusetts water adequacy, farming acreage, auto travel stats, wool production, Groton tercentennial, and storage tip for Keen salices.
A garbled recollection from Mrs Hegewisch recounts daily life with family, lunches, prizes, and visits. It mentions a father with a wagon, siblings, a sister’s clothes, a mother’s bread, small fry and soap combs, and travels with friends and an express train. The text preserves nostalgic details without a clear sequence.
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