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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
21
In a reflective memoir scene a daughter recounts her parents, once content with a grand home, deciding to buy a smaller place twenty five miles away with cabins for tourists. The family reaction ranges from bewilderment to reluctant acceptance as the parents seek renewed purpose and activity.
Hundreds of high school students in a 10 county area watched Pittsburgh's WQED Summer School of the Air for six weeks. Dr. Harry A. Snyder led five televised subjects with 18 written assignments and a final exam at Schenley High School. A $2 fee covered a study guide and final exam.
A Newark Courier-Gazette editorial argues Americans must plan for possible nuclear attacks. It stresses self help, family protection, shelter and evacuation, evacuation of target cities, and training as rescue crews, firefighters, first aid teams, and auxiliary police to sustain the nation.
A Department of Public Works analysis shows Boston daily vehicle entries at 300000, with 120000 via the Central Artery. Of these, 225000 seek downtown business between Park Square and North Station, and half travel the Artery in their movements.
A West Concord whist party at Our Lady Help of Christians rectory boosted donations for the big parish turkey whist scheduled for Monday night November 19. Winners included Mrs. William J. McNally Mrs. John F. Dailey and Mrs. Walter J. Dow Jr. Door prize went to Mrs. George S. Lawton and first whist prize to Mrs. McNally. Light refreshments were served.
If paint dries on crystal or glassware do not scrape. Soak in hot water with a cup of sal soda concentrate for a few minutes to loosen the paint. Rinse and dry.
The Treasury reports 130000 World War II veterans did not redeem 26 million dollars of leave bonds that earned no interest after October 1, 1951. The article notes the bonds paid 214 percent interest annually before that date and discusses the Arctic Ocean ice drift altering the North Pole's fixed position.
W Harold O Connor a Concord High School teacher coach was discharged from Emerson Hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Robert G Fletcher a Concord druggist remains hospitalized after a recent operation. King's Daughters held a vestry meeting at First Parish Unitarian Church hosted by Mrs Edward P Daniels and Miss Grace E Tuttle. Judge David B Williams spoke to the Marlborough DAV chapter. Mr and Mrs E Wells Hutton returned from Havana Cuba after vacationing amid rioting.
A columnist reviews the Old Farmer's Almanac noting its long track record and predicting upcoming weather. The piece mentions storms around holidays, warm winters, and frost dates by state, with ad copy and home tips sprinkled throughout.
Concord promotes 4 H clubs as a path to good citizenship. Since 1914 and under the Department of Agriculture, 90 000 clubs with over two million members have expanded from rural agriculture to urban programs including safety and crafts. Local outreach urged through Middlesex County Extension Service on Everett Street.
Lincoln Mr and Mrs Richard B Bailey of Lincoln announce the birth of a second daughter Elizabeth Brizeys Bailey born October 28 at the Richardson House. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert F Bradford of Cambridge and Mr and Mrs George W Bailey of Weston and New York. The baby’s great grandmother Mrs Edward Cox Browns of Salem Texas has half of the nation’s crude oil reserves.
Federal funding under a possible $500 million anti pollution program authorized by Congress would provide grants up to 30 percent of project costs or $250 000, with half of the $50 million set for small communities. Philbin announced distribution to be steered through state public health and water pollution control agencies and noted outreach to Lunenburg and Warren.
Carlisle youngsters attended a Halloween party hosted by the Carlisle Catholic Women's Club at the Eliasenbarp School on School Street. They arrived in costumes and received gifts as games and refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caries led the event with help from Mr. and Mrs. James Barron and volunteers LN RC Dami co, James Gallagher. The affair was hailed a big success.
At Lowell on the first Tuesday of September 1956 County Commissioners will meet at the Superior Court House East Cambridge to relocate Main Street between Central relocation and repairs. The notice names T. Hughes as clerk and John J McDougall as deputy sheriff.
In accordance with General Laws Chapter 148 notice is given of a hearing on November 13, 1996 at 1802a regarding Hans Mery Erikson’s application to store 1000 gallons of gasoline underground at 10 Great Road Maynard on land owned by Hans H A De vony aperne ch, chairman.
An open house invitation describes a Wednesday event at Trinity Church in Concord. A potluck dinner at 6 thirty-nine follows a brief program with guest John W. Chester and a letter from A through M.
Commonwealth seeks foreclosure on parcel owned by Ralph J. Jorie Landry Corp of Brooklyn. Notice warns interested parties to file proof of claim by specified date or risk bar to the foreclosure process under the act. Probate court theme appears with guardianship and estate matters in Middlesex.
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