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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
13
In a village diner scene Lolly flirts with shy Joe the garage mechanic as he orders roast beef. Her perfume and charm push him toward a date, but the punch line reveals Joe’s love for dancing rather than a movie. Mabel urges the pair, fearing the price of romance.
Reading from fragmented figures the unit shows increases in total claims to 700 with 122 already noted, 595 against, and 53 unfilled. The report mentions work actions and revised numbers compared with the previous week amid ongoing job dispute context.
A fragment notes an early airplane seen in January and a battleship visible in San Francisco harbor. The items reflect early aviation and naval milestones referenced in a brief historical clipping.
William E. Hellman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hellman of Sudbury, is attached to the 7th Fleet and visiting Hongkong. He rode from Japan to his ship after a furlough in Sudbury and has enjoyed multiple trips to Japan and Hongkong. His family notes he reads The Sudbury Enterprise aboard ship, sharing hometown pride.
Archie Ferran Concord selectman serving his first year was named chairman of the board for the coming year. Ferran who lives at 46 Central Street was elected to the vacancy created by the late Edward W. Sheehan last September.
Dick Jones stars in the new series Buffalo Bill Jr produced in California at Pioneertown Lone Pine Apple Valley. Nancy Gilbert plays Calamity with Harry Cheshire as Pappy Cheshire. Jones previously appeared in Range Rider. Check local listings for air time and station.
Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga New York will celebrate its bicentennial this year with a year long observance. Construction orders were signed September 18 1775 by the governor general of the French colonies in America. Bicentennial Day will be observed on September 18.
A light fingered burglar broke into Edward T. Cody home in Hartford during the early hours and stole $100 from a bureau drawer. Cody is a police officer.
A multi million dollar project to transform potato fields into a new community of industry and homes is launched in Rhode Island. The New Haven Railroad aims to create a major industrial development around Kingstown and Exeter with 2000 acres optioned and plans to add 1000 more. Development costs exceed 1,125,000 dollars. Engineers to lay out factory sites and streets by August with full development over several years. Payroll projected at 25 to 30 workers. In other news at North Grafton Massachusetts Wyman Gordon’s 35 000 ton forging press begins operation to produce aircraft parts speeding up production and enabling single piece wing and frame structures. The plant cost around 40 million dollars and was built by the Air Force and leased to Wyman Gordon. Foundations reach hundred feet deep to support the press.
Packard Mills, maker of women’s suiting, has completed a 25 000 square foot addition at its Webster Massachusetts plant for weaving and finishing. The project is part of a long range modernization and follows a 84 inch carding machine installation, the first of their kind in the region, and new storage buildings. In Waterville Missouri C F Hathaway Co plans a 500000 dollar project to unify seven scattered operations under one roof with a one story structure and 30 percent capacity boost.
Verplex Co of Deep River plans a new plant in New London to manufacture wrought iron lawn and terrace lamps, announced by the New England Council. The project aims to expand production and create local jobs in the area.
Henry Cheetham announces Floyd L. Bell as publicity director for the 1955 Annual Appeal aiding 15 000 Massachusetts handicapped by Cerebral Palsy. Bell will visit all regions, work with 11 local UCP Affiliates, and coordinate statewide campaigns with UCP leaders in New York.
More Room Chicago reports the Merchandise Mart, the world’s largest commercial building, is remodeling the Merchant and Manufacturers Club at a cost of 200000 dollars. The enlarged facilities are set to be completed for the next International Home Furnishings Market in June.
A statewide conference on aviation titled Massachusetts Goes Aloft will be held in Beverly on April 26. Commissioner Richard Preston announces co sponsors include the Massachusetts Department of Commerce Beverly Chamber of Commerce and its Aviation Committee led by Robert L. Spiller. Governor Herter, Mayor Wilkinson and industry groups will participate.
A small wheeled cart or large basket serves as a handy cleaning aid to transport materials. Plan tools for the day, pack them with bottled cleansers like furniture polish, bleach, ammonia, and wax to reduce forgotten items and steps.
A submarine crew must perform 225 individual and equipment checks before executing a drive. The planned checks emphasize readiness and system verification to ensure mission success.
Marlboro representatives of several shoe factories are expected to attend the Boston Advance Fall Market Week exhibits in Boston. The show, sponsored by the New England Shoe and Leather Association, opens Sunday April 3 and runs through Thursday April 7. More than 200 volume show manufacturers from New England New York Pennsylvania and other states have reserved exhibit rooms at the Statler and Touraine hotels.
Two University of Texas scientists are directing a long-range study on grass to improve natural forage for cattle in the Southwest. Dr Walter V. Brown and Irwin S. Spear study the chemical features and nutritional values of selected forage grasses to identify differences among strains and guide future development.
Red Cross announces sales offices in Boston located near Lincoln and Es sex streets. Outreach emphasizes aid distribution and community fundraising initiatives with local volunteers coordinating drop site details.
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