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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1951
Page
14
Concord Civil Defense Agency outlines household precautions for possible Red Alert. Advice focuses on self sufficiency for fuel and food, urging residents to plan for utilities loss and maintain four day nonperishable food supplies.
The Civil Defense plan outlines hoarding avoidance and a supply of pure water for damage to water systems. Milk will be distributed to children via designated points. Perishable foods should be used first and non perishables saved. Emergency sanitation and latrine construction are advised.
John Martin Jr. 33 sustained a severed right ear when a kitchen wall washing attempt caused him to fall from a step ladder onto a collapsing table. The ear was sewn back by a doctor after he retrieved it from the scene. He had to borrow a car due to a flat tire before treatment.
University of Nebraska researchers report a farmer using electricity to prevent stock tank freezing can cut costs by about 88 percent by installing an insulated waterer. A wood cover and a heat retaining box improve efficiency and reduce energy use.
Bedford schedules the third annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 24 on school grounds. Easter Bunny arrives 10 45 am escorted by Chief Sullivan. prizes include gold and pink eggs and a most eggs finder award. Categories cover under five, six to nine, and ten to twelve. Over 400 candy eggs hidden. sponsors are Bedford Youth Activities and Bedford Recreational committees. A sound truck will announce the event and winners in the morning.
Bedford Free Public Library announces new adult and juvenile books across fiction nonfiction and reference. Featured authors include Taylor Caldwell Ruth Park Anthony Thirkell James Hilton Anya Seton Reginald Arkell Michael Hume Kathleen Flannigan Frank Slaughter Booth Tarkington Dorothy Canfield Fisher Adele Nathan Theda Baker John Gunther Catherine Bowen J Wister and Charles Harwood.
Bedford reports the Stamp Program total 89.16 with Grade 2 students leading the list. Honors go to Miss Steward and Miss Ciampa for top room participation, while purchases include Ciampa 48 dollars and Robitelle 10.85.
Local leaders plan meetings with President Chaffee hosting the Concord Lions board on March 26. New Peter Bulkeley School teacher John McGrail replaces Walter Caréw who left for Army duty. Substantive lessons at First Church Christ Scientist reference Substance in Lowell Road.
Treasurer William in the period noted a campaign total of $202000 with $140 set through Easter. Wellesley leads with 92 percent of the statewide total while other towns report varied shares: Brookline Easthampton Northampton and Worcester show different percentages.
Indefinite appointment for general civil service in New England region. Applications requested from U.S. Civil Service examiners in Boston Massachusetts. Open until the fifth of the month. regional director to review eligible forms and appoint to positions in the New England area.
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