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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

11

Stepping Point in a Sales Career Ends in Paper Industry Shift

A man named Stevens formerly at 6655 Sunset Drive Jackson vida faced demotion and career fears after leaving a sales role. An older brother urged change, guiding him from failed ventures in South America to a three month period of trial in scientific training, then into a pulp and paper mill in North where he found happiness and purpose.

R A. ‘Stevens Sunset Drive Jacksonvida South ‘America Hout

Bedford Highlight Hospital Day Observance

A hospital event highlighted progress in nursing and patient care. Visitors explored departments while staff and volunteers showcased service and education. The evening program thanked contributors and noted patient support during Hospital Day activities.

Plymouth to host historic Corn Planting ceremony

Plymouth will stage a reenactment of the corn planting rite on May 12 in front of the Harlow House. Pilgrim participants in period costume will plant with traditional methods using herring as fertilizer and will be watched by “human hawks” perched in tree chairs to deter crows.

Plymouth Dla. m America Squanto Plymouth Colony Harlow Old Fort

Gesture Fatigue In New Britain Policeman Strains Shoulder

In New Britain Connecticut a police officer James E after a long period of traffic control complained of a pulled shoulder muscle. The incident highlights stress during duty.

New Britain, Conn U.P James E

Unemployment Claims Dip in Marlboro Week to May 1

Massachusetts Division of Employment Security reports 1434 claims for the week ending May 1 down from 1515 the prior week. Manager Finn notes scattered returns to work and construction activity. Fiscal year totals show 46240 claims versus 31604 a year earlier, a rise of about 50 percent. Initial claims 179. continued claims 1255. Job openings 87, placements 19, new applications 39.

Marlboro William H The Mass Finn

National unemployment drops in April after steady rise

Unemployment fell from 3,725,000 to 3,465,000 in the week ending April 10, marking the first April decline after months of rising joblessness. Employment rose to 60,598,000 as farm, trade, and construction gained, while manufacturing jobs fell. The drop reflects spring hiring and Easter expansion in retail.

Richard E Iooney United Press Washington Commerce and Labor Departments Census Bureau U. S

Family Night Supper at West Acton Baptist Church

Acton tonight hosts a Family Night supper at West Acton Baptist Church with reservations by Mrs William Holt Acton 34062. Acton Grangers plan the Middlesex Central Pomona meeting at Sudbury next Wednesday May 19 at 8 6 oclock with supper at 6 30. The June 16 meeting moves to Bedford. Pilgrim Fellowship at Acton Center Congregational Church held a mothers day service with Rev Grimshaw speaking on What Means This Memorial. A teaspoon of sugar improves water flavor and reduces turnip odor.

West Acton Baptist Church William Holt Acton Acton Grangers Middlesex Pomona Sudbury Bedford Pilgrim ‘Fellowship Meeting Acton ‘Center Congregational Church Mr. Grimshaw

Massachusetts Voters May Consider Two Year Term Amendment

Massachusetts voters have approved 81 of 85 constitutional amendments since 1780. A constitutional convention is set to discuss extending governor and elected official terms to four years, face likely opposition, while four other amendments may be sidestepped. these include repeal of the anti aid to education amendment and adoption of a state income tax, with 18 year olds and home rule powers tentatively on the agenda but less support.

David Pickman Bos Massachusetts Houses Senate Calvin Coolidge Eves

First Parish Unitarian Meeting In Nashua

The Carlisle The annual meeting of the federation for First Parish Unitarian folks will be held in Nashua New Hampshire this Friday evening May 14 Supper is at 630 followed by Reverend Samuel Wright as guest speaker. Dancing will be at 8 and worship service at 1045.

Carlisle Federation First Parish Unitarian Nashua New Hampshire Samuel Wright Danc‘ing

Joy of kindness quoted by A Nieley prompts self-care

A Nieley notes the value of performing kind acts for personal well being. She argues neglecting kindness toward others also neglects oneself and urges practice of compassion to restore inner joy.

Technique for flat embroidery and even French knots

To keep rick rack or embroidery flat, iron on the wrong side over a Turkish towel. French knots should be rounded and similarly pressed from the wrong side to maintain shape and smoothness.

Construction Record Pace During April

Washington reports construction activity rose to 2.8 billion dollars in April, nine percent higher than March, pushing yearly totals to 410 billion. Government joint report from Commerce and Labor describes construction as the brightest spot in the national economy with signs of a leveling off to a moderate pace.

Washington Commerce and Labor Departments Commerce Department

Unity Club Meeting Scheduled for May 20

The Unity Club will meet Thursday May 20 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Arthur Clifton on Cross Street. Mrs. Charles Poole presides and reports will be given. attendees include Mrs. Charles Porsaith and Mrs. Guy W. Clark.

Unity Club Charles ‘Poole Arthur Clifton Cross Street

Carlisle Church Groups Hold Socials and Parish Meetings

Carlisle community notes weekly whist parties at St Elizabeth's Church on Bedford Road with prizes and refreshments. Youth Group met at the First Parish Unitarian Church to vote on the parsonage. Unitarian Association meetings set for Boston in May 1925. Robert Davis, son of Norman and Mrs Davis, is a Concord High School track freshman. A foreign salute to America is cited in a West Indies colonial context.

St. Elizabeth's ‘Mission Bedford Road First Parish Unitarian Church Unitarian Association Boston Robert “Dickie” Davis Norman E. Davis Stearns Street Concord ‘High

Community Club Exhibit At Grange Hall Draws Small Turnout

The recent exhibit at Grange Hall saw nine of ten clubs in attendance with the Horde Club absent. County residents Miss Irene Lee and Miss Helen Selléw participated along with several young women including Margaret Hall, Jacqueline Belanger, Delina Evans, Priscilla Johnson, and Sheila Capewell. Messages from town leaders and acknowledgments to assistants closed the event, highlighting efforts by Mrs. Arthur Clifton and others.

Carlisle Ehibit Grange Hall Horde Irene Lee Helen Selléw Soreany Ignite Margaret Hall I Re Tach Jasqueline Belanger Delina Evans Priscilla Johnson Sheila Ca Apewel Arthur Clifton Stephen Mina Arnold T Weibeer James Inte Gladys Pannell Wen Polly. Dolan Nle Wright

Lincoln-Poet Richig LP Se Bar Prize Fellowship Award

A South Great Road resident received a $3,000 prize fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Wilbur, 33, is noted as winner for his two books and will live in Rome for one year while pursuing the fellowship.

Lincoln Richig South Great Road Emy of Arts and Letters Ame Wilbur Amertody Rome

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