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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
16
The May labor data show limited rehires and improving conditions in the shoe and textile industries. By month’s end about 200 recalls occurred, with the shoe sector about 300 below March and textiles matching a similar drop but recovering a third of losses. Intermittent employment declined as more establishments rehired some workers, signaling a potential upturn.
The plastics industry seeks about 100 workers amid downturn, while electrical products show similar demand. Paper, metalworking, and food processing hire modestly as optimism rises for July. Unemployment stands at 2,700, down 200 from April, with 2,330 claiming benefits including 1,100 women and 350 veterans, largely unchanged month to month.
The state plans mass X rays for all residents over 14 within five to ten years as part of tuberculosis control. Public health commissioner Volado A. Getting says about one in a hundred examined will show TB at some stage. The report also notes transatlantic travel options and a seagoing garage facility for passengers aboard the motorship Batory.
Concord six member School Committee met on June 18 and accepted the resignations of Enos E Held and Ruth J Berry with regret. Held will head the science department at Swamp Scott High School after teaching music and science in Concord High School since 1932. Berry resigns as secretary of Peter Bulkeley School. William R Miller was elected as a new teacher, bringing a Fitchburg Teachers College bachelor degree and a master in education. Miller recently returned from U S Navy duty and has been supervising on the job training for the State Department of Education. The committee also approved several bus contracts for the coming year.
Concord Lincoln district Scouters depart Saturday for a two day Scouters Weekend at Camp Sachem Antrim NH. The program begins 4 p.m. June 28 with swimming and supper, ending Sunday when they return home. They aim to simulate 24 hours of boys camp conditions.
Philadelphia sources report the main and departmental libraries of the University of Pennsylvania now hold more than 1,033,000 volumes. This milestone reflects expansions across campus collections.
Funeral services for Albert Edwin Williams widely known local contractor and former Municipal Light Department employee were held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Rev. John Elmo Wallace officiated at the 1 PM service with burial at Hollow Cemetery Collette. He leaves a widow Hazel L Williams five sons and two daughters and several close relatives.
An advertisement offers training at the advertiser's expense for women and mentions a requirement of $275 for merchandise. It directs interested readers to contact Famise Corp in Philadelphia for a personal discussion.
Concord Rotary Club held its weekly noon meeting at the Howard Johnson Colonial Room with luncheon by Robert D. Parks. President Fred T. Boyd announced new officers led by Frank B. Esau starting July. Guest speaker was Dr Randolph Piper of Concord. a new member was to be voted in. Next meeting is Thursday noon July 3.
Canadian newsprint production is taxed to the utmost to meet U S paper demands, according to Alfred E Cadman general mana
The Canadian Pulp and Paper Association delegates attend the International Newsprint Traffic League convention. Cadman notes producers are at capacity and demand is high. He observes about 85 percent of Canada’s newsprint is exported to the United States.
Archaeologists report the largest conical prehistoric Indian burial mound lies at Moundsville West Virginia. The discovery highlights mound-building practices of ancient cultures in the region.
Fragmentary text mentions diamonds and cutting but lacks clear details. No identifiable people or organizations are present. Source readable content is insufficient for concrete facts or a full news item.
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