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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

16

Allow Recipients More Earnings In New Law Changes

A new provision raises the annual earnings limit for beneficiaries under age 72 from 900 to 1200 dollars. Earning above 1200 triggers suspension at 80 dollars per excess month, with exceptions for non earning months. Benefits stop for months after age 72, except adjustments around birthday year. A robin flock near Demers Greenhouse on Lakeside Avenue signals spring.

Social Security Admin Demers Lakeside Avenue

New England States Endorse Extended Daylight Saving Time

Massachusetts Governor Christian Herter said all six New England states will observe DST through October if New York City approves the extension. He noted the New England Governors Council agreed to the plan pending NYC approval after the City Council passed the measure.

Boston New England Massachusetts Christian A. Herter

Valentines Day Spaghetti Supper Funds Gift to Wayland Library

Proceeds from St. Ann's Sudbury-Wayland Parish Valentines Day Spaghetti Supper funded a Catholic Dictionary purchase for the Wayland Library as a gift from St. Ann's.

St. Ann’s Sudbury-Wayland Parish Wayland Library

Construction awards peak in New England for February

Dodge Reports from F. W. Dodge Corp show February contracts totaling 151.5 million dollars, 128 percent above 1954 February and 65 percent above January 1955, with two month total reaching 243.2 million, 80 percent higher than 1954. Nonresidential, residential, and heavy engineering sectors all posted gains, heavy engineering surging 356 percent from February 1954.

Boston New England Dodge F. W. Dodge Corporation James A. Harding

Carlisle Indian staff named for Highland School paper

The Carlisle grade school publication The Carlisle Indian lists its editorial team including Editor-in-chief Andrea Eckel Associate editor Patricia Diment literary editors Carolyn Wooser Joan Parnell Donna Evans Mary Detsch art staff Ann Redican Priscilla Johnson Kenneth Smallman Sports editor Edward Whitman with assistants Thomas Preston Linda Johnson David Campbell Richard Storer Robert Auger joke editors Deborah Shields Dana Booth 4-H editor Valerie Smith assisted by Mary Lou Dolan Jacqueline Belanger Nason Wilkins Ellen McAllister P T A editor William Shumway Jr special events editor Ann Waheln room reporters Ellen Bearce Carol House Mary Detsch Joan Sullivan Mary Lou Cann.

Carlisle The Carlisle Indian Highland Elementary School Andrea Eckel Patricia Diment Carolyn Wooser Joan Parnell Donna Evans Mary Detsch Ann Redican Priscilla Johnson Kenneth Smallman Edward Whitman Thomas Preston Linda Johnson David Campbell Richard Storer Robert Auger Deborah

Birth of son announced by Mr and Mrs Charles L Little

Carlisle notice states the birth occurred March 10 at Emerson Hospital. Also mentions Marilyn Dutton speaking on a Boston radio station for Sagamore Christian Endeavor Union. Dutton is daughter of George and Mrs Dutton of Westford Street. Annie K M Hansen advertises textile mending in Maynard with woolen and worsted garment repairs.

Charles L. Little East Street Emerson Hospital Marilyn Dutton Boston Sagamore Christian Endeavor Union George W. Dutton Westford Street Annie K. M. Hansen Winter St. Maynard Tel

Opportunities for Acton High School Students

Acton high school pupils learned of five opportunities including a Massachusetts Federation of Labor scholarship for seniors, Boston area specialized school scholarships by the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs, Simmons College junior girl visiting days on April 20–21, high school boys open house at industrial technical schools on March 18–19, and the Webber-Fiske Teacher Training Scholarship by the Massachusetts Congress of Parents and Teachers. On March 15 Maynard High hosted career conferences with Jean Priest Caroline Livermore Gladys Steele Barbara Johnson Beverly Lyons and Alice Pederson discussing careers in the food field accountancy and apprentice training in industry.

Boston Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs Simmons College Webber-Fiske Massachusetts Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc Career Confernees Maynard High School Jean Priest Caroline Livermore Gladys, Steele Barbara Johnson Beverly Lyons Alice Pederson

Coughlan Sees TV and Comics Improving Amid Concerns

Massachusetts Youth Service Board Chairman John D. Coughlan told the Public Welfare Committee that television programs and comic books are improving despite public disapproval. He spoke during a hearing on a bill to expand staff and create regional offices to speed crime prevention in areas with rising gang activity.

Boston John D. Coughlan Massachusetts Youth Service Board Coughlan Christian A. Herter YSB

Honor Pupils at Carlisle Listed on Honor Roll

Carlisle Highland Elementary announces honor roll for the recent marking period. Grade 3 honorees include Ellen Bearse Catherine Carbone Carole Evans Wayne Lapham Dale Mirfield Cheryl Sorli. Grade 4 honors go to Erica Bearce Rob Roy Clark Martha Beald. Grade 5 includes Diane Bird Frank Carbone Glenn Dutton. Grade 6 recognizes Priscilla Johnson Donna Evans Mary Detsch Jacqueline Belanger. Grade 7 honors Joan Sullivan Joan Pannell William Shumway Jr Deborah Shields Betty Elliott Richard Storer. Grade 8 lists Mary Lou Cann Katherine Wooster Ann Wahlen Andrea Eckert Patricia Diment Edward Whitmas Dana Booth.

Carlisle Highland Ellen Bearse Cathryn Carbone Carole Evans Wayne Lapham Dale Mirfield Cheryl Sorli Eric i Bearce Rob Roy Clark Martha Eald Diane Bird Frank Carbone Glenn Dutton Priscilla Johnson Donna Evans Mary Detsch Jacqueline Belanger Joan Sullivan Joan Pannell Willian Shumway, Jr Deborah Shields Betty Elliott Richard Storer Mary Lou Cann Katherine Wooster Ann Wahlen Andrea Ecket Patricia Diment Edward Whitmas Dana Booth

Trinitarian Church Sermon and Youth Fellowship Program

Reverend Robert H. Barber preached at Trinitarian Congregational Church on The Stewards of God. The senior choir performed and E Whittredge Clark was organist. Allan Levine of Lowell spoke in the evening on Understanding the Religion of the Jews.

Concord Robert H. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church Stewards of God E. Whittredge Clark Allan Levine Lowell

Atomic Energy Commission under probe may trigger wider inquiry

The Joint Committee on Atomic Energy faces a widening probe into the AEC's handling of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and peacetime uses of atomic energy. Critics note a deadlocked commission, Strauss’s dominance, and political friction threatening national security and private power debates. Several trained officials are leaving as tensions rise over appropriations and governance.

Joint Committee On Atomic Energy Atomic Energy Commission Lewis L. Strauss Sword’s Point Commissa Congress Dixon Yates Simittee Commission Tee Declan

Algeos Welcome Second Daughter in Lincoln

Lincoln police chief Leo J. Algeo and wife Elaine Costello announce the birth of a second daughter on Tuesday March 15 at St Elizabeths Hospital in Brighton. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Costello of Bedford Road Lincoln.

Lincoln Leo J. Algeo Brook Street St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Brighton Algeo Elaine Costello William Costello Bedford Road

St Patrick Night party at Concord parish and notices

Concord St Bernard’s parish held a well attended St Patrick Night party at Monument Hall with dancing and games. Our Lady’s CYO showed films for children in the church hall. Hawthorne Chapter OES installs officers on April 9 after a Masonic Temple supper. Concord dog licenses due by March 31. First Parish Unitarian minister preached on The Journey Begins. Senior young people square dance announced for March 25 at 8 at the vestry.

St. Bernard’s Monument Hall Our Lady’s C.Y.0 Hawthorne Chapter O.E.S Masonic Temple First Parish Unitarian Edward Perry Daniels

Night Supper Listed at West Concord Union Church

A family Night Supper was listed last evening at the West Concord Union Church with entertainment following the meal.

West Concord Union Church

Entry on local superintendent and church events illustrated

The article lists community figures and church activities with names including Whitman Lapham Sorli Mit Johnson Carlisle Beatté and Joan Bates. It notes a Sunday service with refreshments and a focus on evangelical subjects at Unity church with church leaders presiding.

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