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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

9

Concord hosts first demonstration of Jonal Television in New England

Concord and West Concord residents participate in Channel 2 Week events at local high school auditorium and shops. The coordinated display includes window setups by Carl J. Hay and Richard F. Wood, truck loan from Benjamin F. Clark, and TVs from Fred's Radio Shop. A survey of student and parent opinions on television usage is being tabulated for a full report to Boston.

Concord West Concord Carl J. Hay Richard F. Wood Benjamin F. Clark Mill Dam Fred Maynard Paul Byam Coffcord

Massachusetts Women Club Leaders Promote Philippine Community Work

The Massachusetts Women’s Clubs unite under J Michelson to support Philippine community efforts. They discuss strategic areas and ways to help with education and self-help projects like providing equipment and poultry to assist poorer families.

Masachusetts Ippine J. Michelson Ice Ubs

Con club to held supper with president presiding

The Con club will hold its next regular supper on March 9 at Howard John Grant. The president will preside and M Will be in charge isent Rothwell. Club aims to attend the convention in New York City.

Howard John Grant Ihent Rothwell Club J New York City

Lincoln Grange honors local students at Wescol meeting

The Lincoln Grange held an annual meeting at Grange Hall on Tower Road. The program announced Lincoln students to the honor roll. Corresponding officers will be observed during the event.

Lincoln Wescol Grange Hall Lincoln Grange

Miss Snow Heads New England Hospital Assembly Plans

Concord Miss Elmina L Snow of Emerson Hospital serves on the program committee for the 31st annual New England Hospital Assembly meeting set for March 29 30 31 at the Hotel Statler Boston Dr Frederick T Hill Thayer hospital Waterville Maine says the event will draw over 5000 administrators doctors nurses technicians staff and volunteers from New England and beyond.

Concord Elmina L. Snow Emerson Hospital New England Hospital Assembly Assembly Frederick T. Hill Thayer Hospital Waterville Maine New England Nation

Sudbury Woman's Club Reschedules March Meeting

Due to the town meeting, the Sudbury Woman's Club will meet Wednesday March 17 at 3 p.m. in the Lower Town Hall. Miss Lorraine Williams, fashion model commentator and artist, will present a delightful program.

Sudbury Sudbury Woman’s Club Lorraine Williams

Albert E. Hosmer Finds Congenial Companionship

Sudbury resident Albert E. Hosmer invited to a birthday dinner for Lucy Adams 93. Also gathering included Dr Dwight of Yale University and a retired captain aged 83, all sharing fellowship in Hosmer's home with turkey, pie, and cake.

Sudbury Martha’s Vineyard Albert E. Hosmer Vineyard Haven Lucy Adams Adams Lucy Hosmer Florence Armes Hosmer

Foolish forehead mishap becomes confession from a playful speaker

The narrator, blaming no one but himself, describes a blue spot on his forehead from a bath toy suction cup. He recounts testing gadgets during babysitting and admits the mark appeared after the cup stuck to his skin. He jokes about washing his face more and ending his foolish acts.

Junior

Western Union to Combine Marlboro and Framingham Offices

Western Union plans to merge its Marlboro and Framingham operations and route Marlboro calls to the Framingham office during set hours. Telegraph money orders and in person messages may be handled via City Taxi Company at 101 Main Street Marlboro, with expanded hours. No extra charge to patrons as the company will cover wire and agent costs. change expected soon.

Marlboro Western Union Telegraph Company Framingham Western Union City Taxi Company Main Street

Tourism in Kentucky Becomes Second Largest Industry

In 1952 tourism income reached 393 million dollars, as state departments estimate. This marks a shift in Kentucky's economy with tourism overtaking coal mining, now second only to agriculture in earnings.

Frankfort U.P Kentucky

Manns Welcome Their Third Son Thomas Henry Mann

Mr and Mrs Edward W Mann of 507 Main street announce the birth of a third son named Thomas Henry Mann on February 19 at the Richardson House in Boston Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry MedMorran of Lincoln NH and Mr and Mrs David W Mann of Lincoln Road Lincoln

Acton Edward W. Mann Main Street Thomas Henry Mann Richardson

Louisville mayor admits water tastes bad and uses bottled water

Mayor Broaddus told Louisville Water Co directors that city water has a bad taste and odor. He says he drinks bottled spring water at home as officials blame bacteria and industrial wastes in the Ohio River for the smell and flavor.

Louisville U.P Broaddas Louisville Water Co Ohio

Miss Parks Weds Air Force Officer Here Next July

Concord announces the engagement of Miss Carolyn Parks to Lieut. Wilbur F. Smith U S Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Herbert P Smith West Newton The couple plan a July wedding Miss Parks a Centenary Junior College student is a debutante Lieut Smith is a Vermont Academy and Ohio Wesleyan College graduate stationed at Vance Air Force Base Enid Oklahoma

Miss Parks Air Force Concord Robert D. Parks Ridge Road Carolyn Parks Wilbur F. Smith U. S. Air Force Herbert P. Smith West Newton Parks Concord Academy Centenary Junior College Hackettstown New Jersey Lieut. Smith Vermont Academy Ohio Wesleyan ‘College Vance Air Force Base Tn Enid Oklahoma

Sudbury Actor J Fleet Cowden Stars In Guest In House

Sudbury's J Fleet Cowden, now an attorney in Boston and Sudbury, leads the Hovey Players in the role of Douglas Proctor in Guest In the House at the Goys' Club Auditorium Waltham. Cowden previously played the same part for the Sudbury Players and appeared in Light Up The Sky. He relocated from Laconia New Hampshire two years ago and serves as secretary of the University of Pennsylvania Club of New England.

Sudbury J. Fleet Cowden Sudury Hovey Players Douglas Proctor Sudbury Players Mr. Cowden Laconia New Hampshire Lakes Region Playhouse Boston University of Pennsylvania Club of New England Goys’ Club Waltham

State unemployment rises 17000 from Dec to Jan

Unemployment across Massachusetts increased by 17 000 between December 15 and January 15 totaling 45 000. Claims rose 7116 to 24166 while 1 920 000 Bay Staters remained employed. Textile layoffs hit Lawrence Lowell New Bedford Attleboro Worcester Milford Fitchburg and Webster with Fall River steady. Officials warn no quick improvement before spring.

State Division of Employment Security Antonio England Lawrence Lowell New Bedford Attleboro Worcester Milford Fitchburg Webster Fall River Bay

Youth Fellowship Meeting at Trinitarian Church

A Junior Senior Youth Fellowship gathering at Trinitarian Congregational Church Sunday evening featured worship leader Betty Ogilvie and discussion leaders Elmer Brooks Jr and David LeBallister. The topic was Our Visit to the United Nations.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Betty Ogilvie Elmer Brooks, Jr David LeBallister Christian Outreach United Nations

Massachusetts D A V seeks federal Soldier's Home at Cushing Hospital

Led by Adjutant Joseph R Harold the Massachusetts Disabled American Veterans plan to urge Congress to convert the closed Cushing Hospital into a Federal Soldier's Home. They will meet Senators Saltonstall Kennedy and 14 Congressmen in Washington to press for beds for World War I II Korean veterans, citing bed shortages and long waiting lists.

Massachusetts Joseph R. Harold Quincy Bay State Cushing Hospital Harold Riverside Avenue Leverett Saltonstall John F Kennedy V.S Chelsea Holyoke Veterans of

Poultry Conference in Waltham to Feature Polio Talk

The Middlesex Flock Health Conference on March 17 at the Waltham Field Station will include a talk on poliomyelitis by Dr Roy F Feemster of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The day will focus on poultry health issues and is open to all poultry industry members and families.

Middlesex Flock Roy F. Feemster Division of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Waltham Field Beaver Street Waltham Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Directors’ Association Middlesex County Extension Service

Concord Community Calendar Highlights

Concord events include a Knights of Columbus breakfast after 8 oclock mass at St Bernard’s on April 25 at Monument Hall. Rev Edward Perry Daniels preached at First Parish church. Rev Frederick May Eliot spoke at an open meeting on Unitarianism Today. Movie showings and social periods were listed by the Concord Recreation Commission. Ash Wednesday services were held at Trinity Episcopal. A corporate communion and breakfast followed the 8 oclock service at Howard Johnsons.

The Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument. Hall St. Bernard’s Church Edward Perry Daniels Frederick May Eliot American Unitarian Association Trinity Episcopal Church Concord Howard Johnson's

Local Woman Speaker at 42nd Tree Wardens Convention

Sudbury reports the 42nd Annual Convention of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association in Boston with lectures on weed control insect damage and tree growth. Scholarships, roadside rest area plans, and Arbor Day efforts were announced along with plans for future conferences.

Sudbury Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ and Foresters’ Association Horticultural Hall Boston Hotel Kenmore Philip Rusden Waltham Field Station Forestry Dept University of Massachusetts Joseph L. Beasley Division of John’ O'Doherty Gordon King Ambherst T. O. Guptill W. Leslie Hebert Worcester

Sudbury Woman Mrs Ferden Celebrates 93rd Birthday

Mrs William Ferden observed her 93rd birthday in Sudbury despite two weeks of illness. Friends sent flowers cards and gifts including a Nova Scotia souvenir cup and saucer. Born Clara Lenora Reid she grew up in East Sudbury attending Sandham School and Wadsworth Academy before moving to Maynard and living much of her life in Sudbury. She now resides at Wadsworth Hill House in South Sudbury.

Sudbury William Matthew Ferden Nova Scotia Ferden Clara Lenora Reid Alma Jane Reid East Sudbury

Case Institute Rosters Feature Famous Names

The Case Institute of Technology at Cleveland lists an all-time Who’s Who flavor among faculty and students. Notables include Roger Bacon from Gates Mills teaching physics and Sophocles M. Sophocles in language and literature, with John Garner a mechanical engineering major and Franz Schubert a freshman mechanical engineer. Assistant librarian Elizabeth Barrett compiled the roster.

Fcase Institute Cleveland, O WUSP Case Institute of Technology Roger Bacon Gates Mills Franz Schubert Andrew Johnson Sophocles M. Sophocles John Garner Painesville

State creates Natural Resources Department and maps scenic routes

The message urges all tree wardens and departments to coordinate with Civil Defense for quick responses in emergencies. A new Mass Department of Natural Resources has been established and by early summer several scenic routes across the state will be mapped along major and minor roads.

Civil Defense Mass. Dept. of Natural Resources

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