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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
9
A report by Hopkins University researchers notes cortisone and cortisone like drugs can slow growth in height among asthmatic children while not preventing weight gain. Growth slowdown appears dose dependent and reversible after stopping treatment, highlighting endocrine complexity.
Acton committee met at Mrs. Herbert Goodman’s home to discuss the West Acton Baptist Church vacation Bible school with Jesus as the theme and classes from 9 to 11 30 a m starting June 15. Busy week with Friendship Club hosting by the Lehtos and West Acton Baptist Society annual meeting at Old Mill Westminster followed by church planning committee session. Junior high students head to Whalom Park Fitchburg today for a Nantasket Beach trip is noted alongside other town events.
Government urges citizens to invest in a new G B Savinus bond offering fixed returns. Campaign materials push patriotic incentive and national growth, detailing purchase channels and eligibility for individuals and institutions.
Concord Emerson Hospital staff note area expansion risks to care as the West Wing hawks provide distraction for patients while plans study future needs. Nine months of nursing training and new staff join as the hospital monitors occupancy, expansion, and developing facilities to meet community demand.
A sharp decline in unemployment claims was reported for May by William H. Finn. New claims totaled 490, down 11 from April's 501. continued claims fell to 2,616, a drop of 371. Job placements rose to 144 with 23 more than April. New applications decreased from 273 to 195 and counseling interviews climbed to 148, up 33 from April.
The large piledrivers used for the Embarcadero Freeway construction in San Francisco were nicknamed Silent Sue and Quiet Myrtle by workers and locals.
New England employers show slower hiring for the class of 1959. Engineers and teachers fill solid openings with starting salaries from 300 to 575 dollars monthly. overall pay reflects inflation. Connecticut places 15 percent fewer graduates than two years ago, with graduate study rising 30 percent this year.
Bedford St. Michael's parish hosts a field day auction and rummage sale June 13 to fund the church building. Bedford Public Library summer hours begin June 22, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays with Saturday closure. Forms for St. Paul's Mission Fellowship supper June 14 at 6 p.m. include Bible study Monday and executive meeting Wednesday. St Barnabas Day observed with Holy Communion. Rainbow presentation June 12 at high school auditorium directed by Mel Hunt. Local movers listed: Bigham, Griffin, Jones, Read, Shepperd families.
The Rotary Club met at Howard Johnsons to discuss The Conant Report and Concord High School Taking Stock. Speakers were John C. Palmer and Socrates Logios with Gordon H. Ogilvie presiding. a forthcoming publication analyzes Concord High School in connection with the Conant report.
Maynard residents in Middlesex County may apply for a 500 scholarship covering one year of full time study in public health nursing or industrial nursing. The Earle C Willoughby Scholarship funds tuition and books. For information contact Middlesex Health Association 385 Broadway Somerville MA 02145 Prospect 6 3093.
Concord College honors Barbara Fultz of 48 Walden Street for earning a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Smith College in Northampton. She completed the honors program in history.
Acton A regular Lions Club meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Ray L Harris Route 27. President John W Forrest will preside and the program is to be announced. The club plans officer installation on June 30 at Harris home, a ladies night. At last meeting three new members were inducted by I C Raymond Hamel Chelmsford Russell McNarhar George Neagle Christopher Kellogg.
Col. Joseph Blaum of the U.S. Air Force screened films about the Atlas missile. The fourth induction is still pending.
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