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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
11
In a fragment from a drifting tale two wandering figures discuss a funerary clue. Kevin O Hara’s identity surfaces through a morgue find and a cryptic telegram while characters navigate fading towns and a pantry of cold fish and waffles.
Recent additions to the Public Library include works by Al Campan, Virginia policeman author, Helen Eustis, Peter Field, and Jack Fin, expanding offerings with fiction and diary style titles. The list mentions several authors and titles as part of a broader acquisitions push.
The 15th annual hooked rug exhibit at Worcester Agricultural Hall features Concord organizers Mrs Harold Cowling and Mrs Evelyn H Houck. A national teachers conference with 42 states will precede the show on Monday May 17. Exhibit hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am to 9 pm and Thursday 10 am to 4 30 pm.
The observance began with Miss Anna M Jarvis in Philadelphia in spring 1907. Her idea of a yearly tribute to mothers grew into a national and international celebration observed on the second Sunday in May.
Thirty communities are invited to participate in a polio vaccine test for schoolchildren in grades one through three. Only about half of the children will receive the vaccine, with the rest serving as controls. Governor Samuel B. Kirkwood approved the test, which uses a harmless solution and compares polio outcomes after the season.
Seattle couple Ed and Mrs. Connors run a roadside cafe with no prices. Customers pay what they think meals are worth, often contributing more for hamburgers and steak. The system, started after a dining dispute, has boosted business and led to expansion.
West Concord resident Henry G Martinson a junior at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Boston joined 97 fellow students on an educational trip Tuesday April 27. The group visited John H Breck Inc Springfield Sterling Winthrop Research Laboratories Rensselaer NY with four faculty members and toured labs and manufacturing facilities with lectures by scientists on recent advances in pharmacy and medicine.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a Library Assistant exam for Washington, D C and vicinity with a annual pay of 2950 to 3410 dollars. Applicants must pass a written test and show suitable education or experience. Further details and forms available from Examiner John C Abatisl located at Marlboro Post Office or from the Commission in Washington 25 D C Applications accepted until further notice.
Police in Indianapolis locate a 25 year old man in a barber shop at 11 p.m. with a broken rear window. He explains he waited to be first in line for a haircut next morning.
The Connecticut Parent-Teachers Association adopted a resolution to remove unwholesome comic books and obscene literature from newsstands. The two day convention pledged chapter efforts statewide to pursue this goal. Education Commissioner Finis E. Engleman urged closer citizen cooperation for better schools.
The city plans to repaint the center line on the five mile Fifth Avenue parade route in green for St. Patrick's Day celebrations ensuring a festive urban procession.
Concord high school reports four seniors accepted by colleges. Rachel Ferran of West Concord will pursue pre medical studies at Brandeis University. Walter Driscoll of 19 Fairhaven Road plans a master in engineering at Tufts. David Kane of Lincoln will study forestry at the University of Massachusetts. Samuel Richards of West Concord will major in chemical engineering at Northeastern.
West Concord PTA will host its annual meeting at the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium on Thursday May 13 at 8 p m. Dr Francis C McDonald a noted pediatrician will speak on Some Problems of School Age Children. Officers will be elected and a social hour will follow President Nicholas M Delaney presides this final meeting until all new officers are chosen.
Concord residents are reminded of the Concord Community Chest annual meeting set for Tuesday May 11 at 8 o clock in the workshop room of the old high school. Election of officers will occur and other discussions may follow.
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