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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
22
A United Press International survey finds ample jobs for 1959 graduates across colleges and universities. Engineering and science lead demand with rising starting salaries five to ten percent higher than 1958. Most seniors expect positions by fall, while selectivity rises and some grads must market themselves more aggressively.
American Legion announces Memorial Day events with a parade starting May 30 at 9 A.M. from North Sudbury, transportation from Legion Hall by 8:30 to 8:45 A.M., services at North Sudbury Cemetery then Sudbury Center, and marches along Concord Road to Wordsworth Cemetery and back. Contact Basil Clair, Clifford Nelson, or Wilfred Spiller for details. Also notes mixed salary data for 1959 graduates across several universities, with engineering and science graduates commanding higher starting pay.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield urges citizens to help curb obscene mail by reporting obscene materials and advertisements sent to homes. He cites 4,000 investigations, 293 arrests, and raids seizing tons of filthy films and 100,000 names, urging public cooperation to protect the privacy of first class letters.
Acton reports a May 22 regular meeting of the Acton Couples Club at South Acton Congregational Church with plans for SOACCO. An adult Bible study at West Acton Baptist Church concluded the book Revelation. Mrs Harrington Moore is retiring Acton Center Women's Club trustee, replaced by Mrs James Gates. other trustees are Mrs Walter Perrault and Mrs David Tinker. Among U S women over 70, about 75 percent are widows.
In Concord on Monday the Red Cross Bloodmobile collected 54 pints of blood from fewer than 60 of about 100 appointment holders. Thirteen walk-ins donated despite no prior booking, with 26 volunteers aiding the day’s operation. Local motor corps and Grey ladies supported the drive, along with nurses’ aides and Red Cross staff.
Concord communities mark Corpus Christi with morning services at St Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians. Local schools wind down term with graduations. Rose Hawthorne High ends classes this week except exams. Garden Club plans an Antiquarian Society plant sale Friday 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Donations urged for Tibetan Indian state relief. Concord police attend Cambridge Police Association breakfast. Rt Rev Robert White delivers address.
Public service message urging citizens to buy U S Savings Bonds to support national finance. Promotes patriotic investment and future funding for government programs.
The National Safety Council cautions that 260 people could die in traffic accidents and about 10,000 may suffer disabling injuries over the Memorial Day weekend. The forecast relies on past data and expected travel increases.
Concord Massachusetts Ruth Tucker announces the appointment of Mrs Carle D Claggett to the Nashoba Country Day School full time staff. Mrs Claggett a 1956 University of Michigan BA with teaching cert taught English and speech in Ann Arbor and Van Wert drawing painting and modern dance are among her interests. Mr and Mrs William Claggett of Cambridge have area connections. Claggett has two years as athletic instructor at Fenn School while pursuing studies at Harvard. Both will staff a well known boys camp in Maine this summer.
Edwards Quimby Post A L No 28 announces monthly meeting for next Tuesday June 2 at 8 o clock at the legion home Commander Paul Zi to preside Post urges all members to attend Memorial Day exercises Saturday in honor of departed comrades Last Sunday Memorial Sunday services were held at the Church of Good Shepherd Acton Center Also a promotion to buy U S Savings Bonds.
Reported Thursday in Acton Loca the first incident involved a 63 year old patient named Bibkiser transported after a medical transfer to WalThe second case at 10:50 near West Acton described a 83 year old Sebastian Scribner who fell in a flower bed. Both were aided by Steph Scribner and hospital staff.
The Regi Auditorium hosts a local act featuring Sir Joseph and Captain Cororan with Ralph Ra. The piece promises a lively chorus and a brief performance.
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