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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
9
Gray chairman faces recess in a statement by the Commission. The record notes disloyal conduct tied to wartime associations and master development of the H bomb. The action delays development, with a period set to review the matter.
Unclear OCR text fragment mentions Christian A Herter and a May timeframe linked to Massachusetts multiple sclerosis efforts. It references a fundraising push aiming to raise 150 000 dollars toward a national goal and notes prior totals and transportation infrastructure mentions.
The Acton Salvation Army service fund raised 180.90 dollars for local needs in 1953 with expenses in clothing medical optical tornado relief and hearing aids. Committees run with no overhead provide on the spot aid including food clothing dental eye care and school meals.
Maynard Republicans plan a banquet at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club on May 27 with Governor Herter as guest speaker. Organizers include Warren Johnson Frank Colombo Michael Tomys Bernard Williams Anno Koskinen and E. W. Beebe. Tickets soon available. aim for a large turnout and a historic town honor.
West Concord Union Church hosted a senior choir rehearsal led by Mrs. Albert G. Lind and Mrs. Theodore C. Ridout. Legion auction plans proceed under Senior Vice-Commander Thomas Mehegan. May 14 plant sale by the Concord Garden Club runs 10 am to 4 pm.
Local attendees plan to join the 115th annual Massachusetts Congregational Christian Conference at Bethany Congregational Church in Quincy on May 17 18 19. Seminars speakers and suppers are scheduled.
New England Electric System reports consolidated net income of 3 463 731 for the first quarter of 1954, up from a year earlier. Earnings per share were 38 cents on 9 108 824 shares outstanding versus 40 cents on 8 285 156 shares then outstanding. President Irwin L. Moore notes hydro generation was down 83 145 000 kilowatt hours year over year, but April water conditions improved and storage remains normal.
Charles F. Whittier, age 90, celebrated with four generations present last week. Attendees included his great grandson Charles Whittier Calkins Jr., his grandson Charles Calkins, both of Lincoln, and his daughter Ramona Calkins. Whittier remains in good health.
Fitz accepts principal post at Litchfield Regional High School in Connecticut causing his resignation from Concord High School where he served as vice principal for two years. He is a Bates College graduate with a bachelor and master degrees.
Acton V F W Ladies Auxiliary Post 6258 will host a whist party on Tuesday evening May 18 at 8 o’clock in the Town Hall. The public is invited, prizes and refreshments will be provided. Chairman: Clara Newton. The text also notes the Leyte Gulf battle dates October 22 27 1944 with large Allied and Japanese naval forces.
Eight local Selective Service district residents will be called for induction into the armed forces on Thursday May 13 as this district's May draft quota. The Selective Service office in Framingham announced the plan today. Thirty nine men from the district reported in Boston for pre induction physicals earlier this week. Names of inductees are withheld until the morning of induction. Report details say the men will report to Framingham before proceeding to the Boston Army base for induction.
The deCordova Museum in Lincoln opens a four week show featuring Paul Maxwell Helen Dickson and Paul Ballardo. Maxwell, a Texan, studied at Principia College Claremont and teaches at the University of Texas. His watercolors and paintings have appeared in Houston Chicago and various galleries. Dickson’s watercolors are on the second floor walls and she has exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and other venues. Ballardo, a Hartford ceramist, has had one man shows and is a member of the Massachusetts C shows. The exhibition runs through June 10.
West Concord Mr and Mrs John McDevitt Worcester announce the birth of a second child and first daughter on March 5 at 5 at Vincent's Hospital Worcester. Mrs McDevitt is the former Kathleen O Connor Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W Harold O Connor Worcester John McDevitt Sr Worcester Great grandparents are Mrs Ellen O Connor of Bend oo aro.
Airing feather pillows on a clothesline helps rid them of dust and restore soft fluff. Regular airing keeps pillows buoyant and comfortable for use.
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