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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
4
A local street singing group receives a surprising offer to copy a single song for one year, promising steady work and community event bookings across Six Wan Street. The arrangement highlights small town arts funding and local performers seeking ongoing income.
The automobile industry urges removal of Federal excise taxes on motor vehicles arguing higher costs curb commerce and harm employment. George Rowney for the Automotive Manufacturers Association cites burden on farmers and overall taxation as reasons to rethink vehicle taxation amid broader fiscal policy discussions.
A predecessor pamphlet in a Wash wetay newsletter claims the AFL seeks to forge a farmer, car and small business alliance to seize political power. It cites AFL praise of lawmakers supporting three labor related issues while labeling opponents as opposing workers and small business interests.
The piece discusses Secretary of Agriculture Brannan clamping down to enforce price support laws for farm commodities. It argues he follows the letter of the law, contrasting rhetoric about reform with a tight adherence to existing mandates, and notes potential impacts on potato and other perishable prices and government releases.
An item promotes U S Savings Bonds as a planning tool for the future. It highlights saving through government bonds and suggests readers consider these instruments for long term financial security. It markets bonds as a prudent choice for families and individuals planning ahead.
An Atlantic coastline projection would extend in a straight line from Boston to Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 1980 miles apart as the crow flies.
Acton voters approved 53 articles in a three and a half hour town meeting. They funded 259 366 for town operations including a school budget prudently. approved 45000 for a new firehouse at Acton Center. 3000 for exterior painting. 1000 for ceiling refinishing. 2000 for interior refinishing and repainting of the high school. 7000 for a new heating unit at Center school. They also voted to appoint a regional school district planning board and a five member school building committee to study design and costs and report at December meeting.
Letters from Concord readers express appreciation for the Citizens School Facts Committee and the town vote on a school question. The chairman notes the group has not dissolved and may work to keep residents informed on school matters.
The X ray is a powerful tool to detect tuberculosis early and guide treatment. Chest X rays should be part of every adult yearly physical and are quick to obtain, revealing healthy lungs or early disease before symptoms appear.
Ground beef patties seasoned with salt and pepper are browned and served with a rich onion sauce. The sauce is thickened with flour and milk, then poured over eight beef patties yielding eight servings.
Chicago Credit men report a rising rush to pay bills early. From November to February, the share paying to earn a discount increased seven percent.
Mrs. Donald Elliott of Grand Rapids Michigan discovered a 70 year old hat design in a trunk and found it fashionable again. The find reflects fashion cycles as old styles return to wear.
Burt Englewood's orderly life clashes with wife Lynn Harvey's chronic procrastination. He suspects laziness, but her sudden illness and repeated excuses culminate in a chilling moment as he discovers her unresponsive on the couch, ending their domestic routine with shock.
The Concord Rotary Club met at How ard Johnsons for a noon gathering. John H. Kennedy led the program and announced makeups. A joint meeting with Maynard Rotary is set for Monday evening March 27 at 6 o clock in Maynard.
A large town celebration features a 1.9 mile parade with units from all armed forces National Guard and veterans groups. The U S Marine Band will march with wreaths laid at the Minute Man statue and graves at North Bridge. 150 to 160 police including 60 National Guard MPs will ensure security and traffic.
A compact schedule lists community activities in Concord for the week. Highlights include the Concord Community Concert Association at Veterans Building Friday 8:30 p m. Boy Scout jamboree at State Armory Saturday 7 p m. DeMolay service at Trinity Church Sunday 3 p m. Lenten lecture at 7:45 p m. Various meetings and rehearsals occur at Willow Rebekah lodge Odd Fellows hall Wells Hall Peter Bulkeley School Harvey Wheeler School Morament hall and other venues.
Concord DeMolay Chapter holds its annual obligatory service next Sunday at 3 p m in the Trinitarian Congregational church. Chaplain Donald Waite will preach, assisted by Clyde Bowen John Hart and Robert Rowe with Deacon James Hart. Past masters Parker Vanderhoof and Charles Kennedy will usher. Local turnout expected.
Mr and Mrs Elmer L Joslin of 8 Middle Street left yesterday afternoon for a two week vacation to Florida by train Joslin is superintendent of the Concord Highway Department Mrs Julia Finan wife of Patroman James E Finan Jr of 25 Everett Street is confined at a Boston hospital having undergone an operation Buy U S Savings Bonds.
The Department of Public Utilities will hold a hearing at 166 State Street next Wednesday at 2 15 o clock regarding Boston and Massachusetts approval of rail or transit service with passengers traveling to and from FP P TM and related terminal visions in Boston.
West Conco Wardsen celebrated his ninth birthday with a last Friday gathering hosted by Mainstreet West and attended by several friends.
Installation against lightning advised. Ensure grounding with aluminum or wire per specs. Keep surrounding area clear of papers cloths and other materials. Maintain airflow and safe distance for the set. Follow outlined steps to reduce hazard and damage.
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