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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
11
State officials, citing an electronics conference in 1955, seek former Maine residents to return for jobs in atomic research, aeronautics, chemistry and missiles. Critics said colleges were not placing enough science grads, while the state now touts a list of trained professionals to attract industry.
Fragmented notes discuss television aid and higher education concerns. Mentions large classes, lecture professors, student coverage, and signals in the air. References capacity issues and funding ranges from $30 to $59 in an unspecified context.
Concord unveils the May 19 wedding in Suf folk England of Miss Clare Carruthers daughter of Alexander II Carruthers and the late Mrs. Carruthers to Martin K Bovey Jr of Concord. After a Riviera honeymoon the couple will live on Simon Willard Road. Several Concord residents serve as attendants.
Acton Lions Club will hold its next meeting and supper on Tuesday evening May 15 at 6 30 at the Liberty Tree House. President Richard A Gallant presides and a report of Saturday night’s dance will be given. Guest speaker George Fiske of A D Little Company and physicist will talk and demonstrate deep freeze with reaction at 460 degrees below zero.
In Wethersfield Conn a town court held session from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. causing concern for defendants and spectators. One onlooker asked how to explain the long proceedings to his wife.
Massachusetts motorists faced 1.36 million breakdowns in 1955, about one per car, driven by flats and battery issues. Nationwide breakdowns rose 9 percent while Massachusetts saw rises in tire changes and ignition problems, with 13.6 thousand Massachusetts drivers locked out and quirky calls like an ostrich at Franklin Park.
John Scanlon of St Margaret's School Lowell won the 16th Greater Lowell spelling bee defeating 66 contestants. Carlisle entrant Joan Pannell placed fourth and Francis Bellzia of Lincoln finished fifth. prizes were $15 and $10 respectively. Other Acton entries included Alberta Cook Evelyn Sawyer and Theodorus Tumalaire.
The city of Portland authorizes buying 15 new police vehicles in a black and white two tone scheme aimed at a conspicuous look to convey police omnipresence.
Carol Lane argues family drives build ties between parents and children. A father’s Sunday outings turn car lessons into conversations about driving, safety, and mechanics, strengthening trust. Mothers can similarly use drives with daughters to teach safety and neatness, forging closer bonds.
Dr. Chris Dukart and a group of children were rabbit hunting in Dickinson when a boy accidentally shot the doctor's dog. The dog was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, X-rayed, and treated.
At the Algonquin Council Boy Scouts of America Executive Board meeting a $4000 donation from the George W. Magee Memorial Fund of Boston was presented to build a new Caretakers Lodge at Camp Resolute. Construction aims to start soon and finish before the next winter camping season.
The Concord Emerson Hospital Auxiliary reports its rummage sale greatly exceeding previous returns. Thanks go to donors volunteers and especially Mr and Mrs Harding C Newman for heavy lifting. Gratitude extended to Concord and West Concord storekeepers and to Chairman Mrs Henry S Drinker Jr and Mrs Charles B Hall for leading the effort.
Carlisle On May 16 Carlisle Grange members are to meet at the Grange hall at 7 15 PM to travel by car to the Pinehurst Grange meeting for a joint session. Pomona Observation will be observed at this time.
Massachusetts Teachers Federation releases a study on two pending bills H-795 and H-1061 seeking increased school aid for cities and towns. Both provisions would grant identical per community aid but differ in funding methods.
Congressman Philbin, speaking at the Manning post 33rd annual VFW anniversary banquet, opposed Washington moves to reduce veterans pensions. Guests included Walter Rhodes state commander and Mrs. Laura Phaneuf. Committee members VanVorse Diniz Quinn Silkonis Kursonis Lapine White aided the event.
Concord Academy seniors present a public recital in the Academy Gymnasium next Sunday May 13 at 8 p.m. Judy Olmsted pianist plays Mozart Sonata in D major K289 and Schumann Papillons Matilda Cole mezzo soprano performs songs by Cherubini Pergolesi Arne Handel Jensen Faure Reger Grieg and folk songs with accompanist Mrs Archibald Adkins
The Winona Rebekah Lodge will hold its next meeting on Wednesday May 16 at 8 oclock at the Community University Church. Mrs Doris Porter is noble grand and will preside. the program will be announced. Last week Dorothy Smith and Miss Morma Smith attended a reception for Mildred Appleby president of the Rebekah Assembly in North Attleboro.
Concord notices record six births from nearby towns including Lexing ton South Acton Maynard Lincoln Sudbury and Littleton with dates from April 30 to May 6 A separate item notes the Garrison Reservoir in western North Dakota will cover a half-million acres at normal pool level
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