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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

10

Antitrust Action Targets General Shoe Company merger

Assistant Attorney General Stanley N Barnes attorneys file suit against General Shoe Corporation for violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The government's aim is to halt monopolistic tendencies from mergers that could reduce competition and widen the firm’s control over independent retailers and brand-name shoes.

Stanley N. Barnes Shee Cor Barnes

India and Indonesia Agree on Reciprocal Air Force Exchanges

New Delhi AP reports the governments of India and Indonesia agreed to reciprocal exchanges of air force officers. They also approved a courier service to train Indonesian and Indian pilots on flights outside both nations.

New Delhi India Indonnesia Indonesia

No Profit Here in County Move on Bad Check

Sidney Nebraska report states Cheyenne County paid 378 for detaining Floyd Barton a transient from Los Angeles on a bad check charge of 100 dollars.

Sidney, Neb Cheyenne County Floyd Barton Los Angeles

Food Sale Planned Here On Saturday At Church Grounds

Bedford United Workers announce a food sale this Saturday on the Church of Christ grounds with proceeds benefiting the group. The monthly parties are paused until fall. Mrs. Herbert L. Clark hosted a benefit dessert bridge. prize winners include Mrs. Edward F. Pike and four others at the five-table event.

Bedford The United Workers Church of Christ Herbert L. Clark Edward F. Pike Brierly Preston Martin F. McMahan Ralph W. French Edward Fitch

Webster Couple Announces September Wedding Plans

Mr and Mrs Clarence Webster of 295 South Road announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Lee Webster to Charles S Schultz son of Edward Schultz and the late Mrs Schultz of North Quincy The bride to be is a graduate of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital and works at a New York hospital The groom is a U S Marine Corps veteran The couple plan a September wedding

Bedford Clarence Webster 295 South Road Nancy Lee Webster Charles S. Schultz Edward Schultz Schultz North Quincy Webster Massachusetts Memorial Hospital New York Hospital U. S. Marine Corps

West Concord Girl Scouts Host Cookout Season End

On Tuesday May 31 Miss Mary Lee Crowley of Barretts Mill Road hosted a cookout at her home for West Concord sixth and seventh grade Girl Scouts. Leaders Mrs Quick Mrs Goodyear and Mrs O Connor oversaw the event as the group presented a souvenir bowl to Mrs Quick before she and her family move back to Michigan.

West Concord Mary Lee Crowley Barretts, Mill Road Girl Scouts

Breakfast Muffin Treat From New York

Hot muffins with orange rind and raisins. Roll in melted butter and sugar with ground cinnamon for a festive touch.

New York

New England Employment Rises in April 1955

Nonagricultural employment in New England reached 3,441,300 in mid-April 1955, up 17,700 from March and 5,100 from April 1954, driven by seasonal gains in construction, trade, services, outdoor activities, finance, insurance and real estate. Durable goods and soft goods saw mixed shifts with manufacturing hours down overall.

New England Wendel D. Macdonald U. S Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

Supporters Wash Cars With Political Message in Springfield

In Springfield Illinois UP supporters washed windshields on parked cars leaving tags urging motorists to vote for their candidate to achieve clean government and a clean windshield.

Springfield, Ill

Local Scout Events Highlight Weekend Activities

Robert W. McFarland of Carlisle chaired the Musketaquid District camp oscars committee at Camp Oak Bedford over the weekend. Carlisle Congregational Church Men’s Club hosted a cookout and sports program at Spaulding Park to close the season. Camp Middlesex in Ashby set to open June 26 with Edward J. Moran directing. a cleanup day was held at the camp last Saturday.

Robert W. McFarland School Street Musketaquid Boy Scout Carlisle Concord West Concord Lincoln Camp Oak Bedford Carlisle Congregational Church Spaulding Park Stanley Wright Middlesex Ashby Edward J. Moran

Prairie dog is a rodent not a dog

In a concise note, a prairie dog is identified as a rodent rather than a dog explaining the common misconception about the animal. The statement clarifies classification without extra details.

Warm Rooms and Cold Walls Boost Home Comfort

The guide explains that a 70 degree room may feel chilly if walls are cold. Insulate with mineral wool in walls floors and attic and install double glazed windows with storm sash. Perimeter heating and blended air from Coleman officials help keep even temperatures from floor to ceiling.

Coleman Company

Skin hazards for housewives raise warning on hands

A health column warns housewives face dermatitis from daily chores. Exposure to soaps detergents heat and moisture irritates skin, with allergies infections and nervous factors complicating cases. Advice urges identifying irritants and organizing tasks, even suggesting gloves as a precaution.

Board of Health Tuberculosis Committee Middlesex Health Association

Concord Troop 31 Public Court of Honor Held

Concord Troop 31 held a public court of honor at the Girl Scout House Tuesday evening where prize awards will be announced later. The Rebecca Sewing Circle meets tonight. Pioneer Girls and Christian Service Brigade held Monday evening meetings. Camp Thoreau celebrates its fifth birthday at Briar Dale Farm Concord contact Mr and Mrs Clifford A Pulis for registrations. Willow Rebekah Lodge held a mystery ride Monday night. June through August will have one meeting per month. Miss Martha Benson is the noble grand.

Concord Boy Scouts Girl Scout House Rebecca Sewing Circle Evangelical Free Church Pioneer Girls Christian Service Brigade Camp Thoreau Briardale Farm Concord Clifford A. Pulis Willow Rebekah Lodge Martha Benson

Local Legion Meeting Reports Friction and Funeral Date

A fragmentary notice outlines a Legion meeting at Swampeco with updates on officers and activities. It notes a funeral Friday and a choir director in charge. Another item mentions a junior division event and a church service schedule.

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Washington and Wilson Harder General Shoe United States Hardor Ify Federation of Independant Business NAM Research Dept Naina Rane Cazatunns FBI Hoover Boys’ Club Washington, D.C John Edgar Hoover National Board of Boys’ Clubs of America Boys’ Club of Washington Jimmy Long Eugene Sprehn America Nee Eer Associa Fulles U Five Town Weekly Enterprise Ernest Hemingway and Y John Everett Cord High Legion Swampeco J. Ly Co Viscariello Ian Chu Edtwal Men’s Nyberg Mrs Nina Coneo Tri State Trin
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