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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
16
Do It Yourself paints, based on synthetic latex, win homemaker praise for easy brush or roller application. They dry to the touch quickly with no lingering odor, resist stains, and allow decorating in any weather while simplifying cleanup and maintenance.
In the Philadelphia Ordnance District the American Car and Foundry Co won a contract in January 1953 to supply eight inch shells. Experienced shell makers accelerated start up and by May the first shells were forged and machined, with finished shells flowing from the Buffalo plant by July.
Boston reports that federal offices adopting a private industry style cost system through the Defense Department will require more accountants. William A Foley says several positions may open due to internal transfers and new hires, with salaries around six thousand dollars yearly. Applicants must have responsible experience in industrial cost accounting and related fields.
Gerald Lefebvre of Troy New York says he is the nation’s youngest Eagle Scout at 13 in February. He has earned 21 merit badges and now wears the Eagle Scout pin in his red white and blue insignia.
Woman's World presents Caraway Cheese Pancakes with a hot cheese sauce suited for meatless days. The recipe makes six servings and details two parts: a creamy cheese sauce with onion, bay leaf, and cayenne, and caraway scented pancakes using pancake mix, milk, egg, and shortening.
A vintage recipe describes an 8 inch cherry cheese pie with a cream cheese filling and a bright cherry glaze. It includes a glaze using cherry juice gelatin sugar and a cooled pour over filling then chilling. A note suggests serving with hot fruit nectar and apricot nectar with spices.
Quote by William Emery Channing on government purpose: to provide opportunity for individuals to work toward happiness rather than granting it directly.
A writer argues that drivers under 52 are the worst on the road, with life insurance data showing 62 percent more accidents than the average. He notes ages 25 to 65 have fewer accidents than average, suggesting older drivers are not as bad as thought and that young men still have much to learn.
Civil service exams announced for engineer chemist physicist metallurgist mathematician and electronic scientist with salaries from 3410 to 10800 a year at Potomac River Naval Command sites in Washington DC area. No written test. qualifications include suitable education or experience. Applications now open until further notice with the Board of Civil Service Examiners for Scientific and Technical Personnel of the Potomac River Naval Command.
Jackson & Perkins Company promotes a nationwide club plan offering free plant material with purchases. Any club or individual organizer can join, order guaranteed roses perennials or fruit trees, and receive $12.50 in plants for every $50 ordered, shipped in the proper season east of the Rockies.
Building 37 Washington D C invites inquiries for job information. Further details may be obtained from John C Abatsis at Marlboro Post Office Massachusetts or from the U S Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C.
Leo Van Valkenburgh, 53, who said injuries left him inactive and gained 50 pounds, received a $4,200 settlement in his damages suit. He claimed a fall through a sidewalk elevator and a bench layup caused the sprain that boosted his weight from 250 to 300 pounds.
Fire crews battling a half million dollar fire in Waltham Massachusetts were provisioned by Civil Defense mobile feeding units. The served menu included tomato bisque lobster salad sandwiches cake three kinds chicken salad baked ham assorted cheeses cookies doughnuts milk.
Mrs. Lucien Boucher of Nashua gives birth to three daughters within 11 months. The first child arrived earlier, with the two sisters joining within the following months.
Barnaby and Jed Carterville brothers dig up Emma Thompson buried with money. They discover unpaid bills including a three dollar shoe bill and a thousand dollar furniture bill in the coffin shroud. They conclude the old lady’s riches were real and hidden with her.
A postcard from Washington dated July 13, 1948 was sent to Donald Donnelly in Alden Center New York. His mother Esther Donnelly died in 1951 and the card arrived long after her death. Donnelly could not explain the delay.
Lincoln Wand informs at the Ha Base Bedford about the building program and search center. The talk covers base standings and the Army and Air Force roles. Lieut Wand is joined by Secretary Edward who shows Clemmons story films. Freshmen David Rogers and Donaldson attend.
The notice mentions a sale to be held next Sunday related to Holy Name Church. It lists Mrs M Bernard and Mr Twombly and notes a mass with Communion for West members. A hospital event is announced for March 7 at night at 50 Wilson Ford.
A murky reminiscence from Lonnie E isburg West Virginia recalls days when bread was buttered and phrases meant something. The passage mentions solitude, teething, a ridge yard, store trips, and a ruffled bonnet in a faded regional memory.
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