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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
6
Publication details for the Concord Enterprise Marlboro Massachusetts with editor K W Currier address and telegraph line. Notices include post office classification and reprint policy for typographical errors. Blue subscription rates and advertising terms appear in the damaged snippet.
Article surveys tax burdens on low income workers showing a $3,000 yearly earner could buy a wife a washing machine with after tax money and notes corporations could raise worker pay if taxes were retained. It links farm policy, gardening as recreation, and budget debates with the Department of Agriculture amid political posturing for farm votes.
After a 93 to 79 defeat, the town rejected a $1000 right of way gain for Wells over a $1 land sale. Articles on new streets Martin road Sunnyfield road and Sunnyfield circle passed, with a $2000 planning survey budget and growth projection to 13 000 by 1975. A clerk pay cap and finance committee approval for equipment purchases were approved.
Local officials, school groups and boards announce safety talks, library planning and meetings. Motor vehicles officials visit schools. a recreation commission meeting is postponed. a June press meeting for Concord Library. high school graduation planned next week with Concord Academy ceremonies. Memorial service for the Grangers set for Tuesday. an air raid drill is scheduled for next Tuesday.
A list of graduates includes Martin Anton Heckscher Fort Washington Pennsylvania Kenneth Arden Hines Jr Meadville Pennsylvania Thomas Edwin Ingram Lake Forest Illinois Sergei Paul Kolachov Indianapolis Indiana Andrew Ramsay Krumbhaar Chestnut Hill William Frederick Russin Jr Concord Peter Rutherford Marden Concord John Edward Martin Jr Akron Ohio Addison Cushman May Darien Connecticut Robert Colby Milton Jr Worcester William Hestelline Pears 2nd Greenwich Connecticut Morris Phinney Jr Harrisville Rhode Island Stoddard Dickson Pla t Minneapolis Minnesota Pierre Anthony Prodis Pasadena California Richard Walker Purdy Brookline Lloyd Roberts Boston Charles William Rusch Cleveland Heights Ohio George Easton Senkler 2nd Concord Loe Anthony Stockwell Worcester Landon Thomas Jr Augusta Georgia Robert Harrison Van Meter Richponee fo e Bachelor Concord
Franklin Journal Transcript argues that industry seeks trained workers and offers higher pay, with a focus on engineering shortages. It urges graduates to pursue college or trade school, predicting growing demand for skilled labor and better lifetime earnings.
The Lyons News column notes small town papers print quirks and jokes about Aunt Susie visits and car accidents, highlighting local readership expectations and town lore. The piece playfully discusses how residents react to what is printed and what is omitted.
The Delavan Enterprise emphasizes its policy to foster interest in local government as the foundation of democracy. It argues that strong small units of democratic self government in towns and townships protect against socialist tendencies from higher levels.
Mrs Dorothy A. Robus directs the Water Safety program for a second year with Dartmouth College student Robert H. Day Jr. as assistant director. Lessons run 9 to 11 a.m. for various Concord area towns with targeted classes for beginners and a new class for older non swimmers.
The annual Memorial Day parade returned to the Hubbard and Stow junction for dismissal, with a color guard led by Past YC Commander Alexander F. Mac Eachern and veterans from World War I II and the Spanish War. Concord's Company H, commanded by Lt. Maurice L. Dee, joined the procession with Captain Ralph A. Macone's battery and a band led by drum major Edward P. Kelley.
Miss Florio of 144 Main Street and friends traveled by train to New York City for a four day holiday weekend and returned Sunday. She works at Technical Products in Acton. The Somerville Journal and Press argues that living costs stay in check only if productivity rises surplus dollars are siphoned off and wage price leap frog is halted.
Two letters praise league coverage and announce Mrs Teele as publicity chairman who will handle town affairs and debate town manager questions before the 1953 town election. A Concord Enterprise note is cited for its wide reach and value. A second letter compliments Sudbury cemeteries overseen by Alvin Noyes on Memorial Day and notes an out of town visitor.
The Unitarian Church in Lincoln will host a graduation address for the class of twenty one at the Academy. Listed graduates include Jane Atwood Salem Constance Boyd Concord Corinne Byers Andover Anne Christian Framingham Cecily Clark Lexington Nancy Clemens Stow Elinor DeFord Lincoln Constance Dodge Omaha Jean Dunbar Littleton Lucy Faulkner Henniker Diana Frothingham Concord Amy Frye Wilton Mary Crote Rome Italy Maud Palmer Marblehead Jean Phillips Concord Judith Piper Sudbury Judith Piper Concord Elizabeth Ritchie Hinsdale Helen Rollins Belmont Pearl Saxe Chestnut Hill Betty Silverman Newton Sylvia Teele Concord Mary Tyson Concord Jacqueline Walker Hingham Joan Watson Milton Ruth Welch Mt Kisco New York.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court invites objections to the administratrix first account for Dominic William Baccarolate of Maynard. File written appearance in Cambridge before 10 a m June 23, 1952. Witness John C Leggat First Judge May 29, 1952. John J Butler Register June 5 12 19
The Sudbury Massachusetts Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday June 17 1952 at 8 00 PM in Town Hall on three petitions. Theodore W Phelan seeks permission to operate a non commercial kernel on Boston Post Road Harold E McMurtry seeks permission for an addition to his house too close to July Road John B Nadeau seeks permission to build a garage too close to the sideline on Maynard Road.
Dorothea S Kakes of Concord became the bride of James M Zografos of Waltham at a 4 o clock Sunday ceremony in a Somerville Greek Orthodox church. The event featured Greek American wedding party, reception at Cambridge Continental Hotel, and plans to live in Waltham after a New York and Canada honeymoon.
Mrs Elen T Shehan Cull aged 79 wife of the late Patrick E Cull long a resident of Concord died on Tuesday at her home 47 Lexington road.
A community bus trip to a church gathering drew few fans as attendance lagged and the event wrapped up with limited participation. Organizers reported modest turnout and paused activities early.
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