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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
12
District Director Frank J. Cavanagh says hundreds of attorneys and taxpayers should not panic over unacknowledged extension requests. Formal approval letters are mailed daily and must be attached to returns. Interest accrues at 0.5 percent monthly from April 16. Refund inquiries are delayed to protect processing.
Roxborough Mr and Mrs Stanley Kaminski natives of Poland will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday May 6 with a mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton at 9 o clock. They have resided on Liberty Square for three years after 40 years in Lynn. Mrs Kaminski is Anna Leposki. They have six daughters seven sons one adopted and 10 grandchildren. After mass a dinner party will follow with guests from Lynn Boston Concord Roxborough Acton and Maynard.
Henry Gibbs led police on a rapid chase through Detroit side streets and alleys, ending when he stopped at a curb and crashed into a drug store. He was jailed briefly after claiming he feared jail for reckless driving and wanted cigarettes for his sentence, but he was fined 50 dollars.
During a cold snap Hartford stores report a desperate skate shortage. A wholesaler warns the next shipment is three weeks away and already sold out. The article also notes US car features with 65 percent auto transmissions 28 percent power brakes and 22 percent power steering in 1954 1955 models.
The report notes money deposited in a Conscience Fund and urges taxpayers awaiting refunds to show patience rather than flood officials with calls or letters. Cavanagh remarks on the delay and requests restraint from inquiring citizens.
Miss Elizabeth Ann Boyce of Old Sudbury Road will marry Earl Condit Harrington of Weathersfield Connecticut. She is a Concord High School and Simmons College alumna and a home economics teacher in Weathersfield. Harrington is a cost accountant at Hartford and student at Hillyer College. Wedding planned for summer.
Venezuela reports about 220000 registered cars with an estimated 90 percent of these vehicles produced in the United States. The statistic highlights the strong American automotive presence in the South American nation.
From the big County Republican News in St Johns Michigan an editorial notes solar energy progress from wood to uranium and wonders about practical uses while highlighting MIT solar research and a $153 000 Interior contract for a solar still. The Okaloosa News Journal lauds FBI routine cases and quiet efficiency including copper thefts at Eglin Air Force Base and anti communism efforts.
H T Day of Big Fork Kentucky recalls childhood routines including family and boarders washing hands and faces before meals in warm months, with snow washing allowed in winter. Cooks washed in the kitchen with rare Toilet Soap kept locked except Sundays when free access sparked smiles.
The 1955 snapshot shows Norway operating 204 newspapers, of which 95 served as daily publications. This indicates a robust print media scene with a near-even split between daily and non daily papers.
Carlisle Grangers join Concord Grange P of H No 150 meeting this Tuesday evening. Some members plan to attend Westford Grange this night and others will go to Chelmsford Grange for Pomona Officers Visitation. A Mothers Day program was planned last night by lecturer Lawrence N Blanchard after a business meeting led by master Mrs Alice Lovering.
Installation of Sagamore Christian Endeavor Union officers occurred Tuesday at Church of Christ Congregational with local members present. Marilyn Dutton was re installed as president. Men's Club met at Carlisle Congregational Church with Stanley G. Wright in charge. Pioneer Girls Grades 3 6 meet tonight at the church. Local deeds registered in Lowell record transfers including William R. Cutter and wife to Farnham W. Smith and Arthur Garthe and wife to Edward C. Crombie and wife. The J S Treasury Building columns stand as a landmark with each 36 ft 9 in high 12 ft 8 in in circumference and 35 tons weight cut from single granite blocks.
Miss Dorothy Corrigan and John Boughan were married in a April 21 ceremony at St Josephs Church Lincoln. Rev Donahue officiated with organist Mrs Alfred Davis and soloist David Coye. The couple will reside in Newton Corner after a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains.
The Edwards-Quimby Post A. S. No. 284 meets Monday at the new legion home with Commander Leslie F. Parke presiding. Plans cover delegates to the July state convention in Boston. On May 12 legionnaires attend County Commander George Walker of Watertown’s testimonial at Cambridge Post No. 27.
U P report notes many popular shows will stay on air or run repeats through summer to avoid losing audiences to rivals. Programs such as Dragnet Wyatt Earp People Are Funny Disneyland Crossroads Four Star Playhouse Jackie Gleason and others head to repeat runs while stars like Sid Caesar Perry Como and Bob Hope take breaks. Several series will retain summer slots or shift schedules including Climax Two for the Money and additional Shower of Stars airings.
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