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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
19
A historical analysis outlines postwar shifts in U S farm and trade with deficits totaling over 1 2 billion in foodstuff imports in some years. It discusses tariff policies, export declines for canned and dried fruit, rising foreign production, and calls for policy reforms linking agriculture and administration to address declining American farming profits.
Members and friends of the Odd Fellows lodge gather for a 135th anniversary event. A program begins at 6 30 PM with entertainment and remarks by special guests from Hudson and nearby lodges.
A reflective quote urges planning for a happy, lasting future in youth. It emphasizes taking proactive steps now to shape positive memories later in life.
Mr and Mrs Albert J Kroon of Hosmer Street Acton announce the birth of a son on May 2 at Emerson hospital Concord. Grace Kehoe of Cambridge and Urban McLellan of South Acton have announced banns for marriage and will wed at St Peter's Cambridge. First Friday Mass at St Elizabeths West Acton is at 7 AM with daily masses at 7 except Saturdays 9 followed by May devotions. Mr and Mrs John W Roche of Littleton are parents to a daughter born May 1 at Emerson hospital Concord. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors has mass produced the M39 Gun Automatic 20MM for the Army Ordnance and Air Force. The weapon blends high cyclic rate with light weight for aerial use. Production began in 1952 with extensive engineering changes from ordnance notices and use in Korean combat cases.
The bell in Westminster is called Big Ben. The name honors Sir Benjamin Hall the first commissioner of works at Westminster.
Bedford organizers move to form a new scout troop with Rev William E Kerrigan backing the effort. A Tuesday meeting at the Progressive Clubhouse titled Get Acquainted With Scouting gathered local boys eligible for the program.
Edwards Quimby Post A L No 54 holds its next regular meeting Friday May 14 at 8 pm at the South Acton Fire Station Commander Stanley A Nedza will preside and a collation will be served after the business session Attendance by Nedza and Norman Gilbert at Natick county council meeting last Sunday.
Toledo official E L Bowsher says a caller who gave the name Mike threatened to take action during the blizzard unless jails were closed. The incident raises concerns about school safety and civil order amid the storm.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs Kay Nedra’s home Wednesday evening May 12 at 8 o clock. President Mrs Doris Linscott will preside. Plans are formed to attend the county council meeting in Framingham on May 15.
The piece honors the family doctor as frontline in TB control, noting 50 years since the National Tuberculosis Association founding. It urges annual checkups including chest X rays, credits general practitioners with early TB diagnosis and healthy living guidance, and praises ongoing collaboration with specialists. It is sponsored by local health boards and Middlesex Health Association.
The Concord Garden Club sponsors an annual plant sale on Friday May 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at Wright Tavern grounds and indoors at Mrs Edward P Chases garage 90 Main Street in case of rain. Committee chaired by Mrs Federick W Watriss showcases perennials annuals and garden treasures.
The Apple Blossom Tea and Hobby Exhibit will be held Tuesday May 11 at Mrs. H. V. Banquet’s home on Nashoba road West Acton. Organized by the Acton Garden Club to benefit hospitals and other services. Readable hobbies by Mrs. Sven Siemen’s pupils boxboro include chest Hitchcock chair and more.
A weekly schedule lists events across Concord from Thursday to Friday. Activities include Scout, club, and church gatherings at Colonial Inn State Armory Masonic temple and local schools with times ranging 7 p m to 12:15 p m. Community groups meet at the Town House High School Concord Academy and Howard Johnsons with fundraisers and luncheons.
West Concord-Master Krist Andersen Jr of Main Street marked his seventh birthday with a luncheon hosted by his parents. Attending were first grade classmates from Brooks School.
New arrivals at Emerson Hospital last week include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stewart of Sudbury Road Stow on April 27 a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy of Concord Road South Lincoln on April 20 a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Peers Nashawtuc Road Concord on May 1 a son for Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Kerr 82 Bedford Street Concord on May 1 and Lawrence P. Smith of 8 Riverdale Road Concord on May 2.
The Sewall family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for paying homage to our late husband and father Roy P Sewall Colbert Sewall Eunice M Sewall express gratitude for support during our loss
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