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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

11

IGE PATCH MOTEL

Billy Thompson runs the IGE Patch Motel on a dirt road as a new state highway opens nearby. A busload of picnickers and passing traffic test the business, but Louise preserves a cabbage patch that becomes a roadside sign promising lodging at the old dirt road.

Billy Buster Louise Billy Thompson

Concord High Attendees at Girls State Events

Students from Concord High and Edward James Legion Post members attend a state program framed by the Girls State initiative. The event aims to empower youth leaders and provide civic engagement experiences in Waltham with hopes they will share insights from the program.

Concord High Waltham Edward James J. Legion Post Lon

Local Post and Auxiliary Send Message on Egg Consumption

The Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Post of Bedford and Bedford Auxiliary sent a notice. It states eggs were consumed in the United States last year at about 410 per person.

Lester McDowell Anthony U. S

MS Campaign Seeks Donations for 1955 Effort

Concord branch of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society solicits funds toward a $100,000 goal. Money in part funds local clinics in Boston, with remaining funds sent to New York for research laboratories. Donations are acknowledged with receipts mailed to D. Ripley Gage at 8 Bedford Street, Concord.

Concord National New England Boston New York Laboratories D. Ripley Gage Bedford Street

TV Commercials and the Cost of Quality

A columnist critiques the TV industry and its shift toward commercials. He argues sponsors fund long shows and force product plugs, noting previews of next week's ads replace previews of next week's programs. He urges viewers to support U. S. savings bonds.

Concord Tuberculosis Committee Elects Mrs True Chairman

Annual meeting at Mrs Earl Wheeler home presided by Mrs Stafford King elects Mrs True as chairman with Mrs Clement treasurer and Mrs Nylen secretary. New members include Mrs David Williams Mrs S Leonard Kent Mrs Harold and Mrs James Manson. Reports cite 175 X rays at Emerson Hospital 51 from General Radio 60 from other Concord sites and school based programs. Next meeting set for September 14 at Mrs True’s home.

Concord Concord Tuberculosis Committee Earl Wheeler Stafford King Miss Rogers Erlandson Middlesex Health Fe Ap Somerville Mae Dennis Edward K. True Laurence Clément Ivan D. Servais Peter Harwood John C. Macone Edwin B. Nylen True Emerson Hospital General Radio Allen Chair Dover Ski Binding Howard Johnson S Dennis Miss Dennis Middlesex Health Association Macone Treasrer

Traffic lights cost Omaha drivers eight hours monthly

In Omaha statistics show the average motorist spends about one day and six hours waiting for traffic lights each week, totaling roughly two and a half hours per month per driver, highlighting delays caused by signal timing.

Omaha, Neb Omaha

Requiem for M. J. Boyce at Lincoln

A high mass for Michael J. Boyce 76 of Old Sudbury road Lincoln was sung at St. Josephs Church. He died at home Thursday. Burial in St. Bernard's Concord. Survived by five siblings and several nieces nephews. former Concord pitcher early career.

Lincoln St. Joseph’s Church Michael J. Boyce Old Sudbury Road Walter Donahue St. Bernard’s Cemetery Concord Frances E. Hagerty Mrr

Concord Play My Three Angels Delivers Light Comedy

The Concord Players staged My Three Angels at Veterans Building in a fast paced, laugh filled production. Hope Chase led a strong cast including David Kerwin Chandler Hill Samuel Hazard Richard Wood and Caroline Farnsworth delivering witty performances supported by a standout set by Fletcher Adams.

Concord Sam and Bella Spewack Albert Husson Mr. Fixit Monsieur Ducotel Ducatels France Henri Concord Players Veterans Building Spewack Hope Chase Three Angels David Kerwin Joseph Chandler Hill Jules Samuel Hazard Alfred Richard Wood Emilie Caroline Farnsworth Marie Eaton Alexander Ellis, Jr Alexander Robey Lydia Smith Mme Parol Hope Martian Bovey, Jr Fletcher Adams J. B

Concord Members May Attend O E S Pops

Hawthorne Chapter No. 40 Order of the Eastern Star members and friends are invited to the annual Eastern Star night at Pops at Symphony Hall Boston on Thursday May 26. The Grand Chapter has reserved the floor and first balcony until May 16 for the event to benefit the order’s benevolences.

Concord Friends of Hawthorne Order of the Eastern Star Violet Irwin Symphony Hall Boston Grand Chapter of Massachusetts

Spiced Milk Pour Warms Coral and Elevates Oatmeal Flavor

A recipe note describes pouring hot spiced milk over hot raisin oatmeal. It suggests adding sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to the milk, heating without boiling to keep the coral warm and enhance flavor.

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