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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1954

Page

4

Concord Enterprise publication details and policies

The Enterprise Press Inc publishes the Concord Enterprise weekly on Thursdays from Marlboro Massachusetts. It lists editorial staff address and telephones, post office registration date, advertising error policy, and Eastern representative offices in Boston and New York.

Concord Enterprise The Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Concord Tel Marlboro Massachusetts

November Stillness in the Woods

A reflective piece exploring walking in a November wood when most leaves have faded. The scene describes a cloudless, still day with cool air and warm sun, thick dry leaves, and the quiet expectancy as seasons shift and the earth tilts away from and back toward the sun.

Farmers Face First Census In A Decade

More than 34,000 federal agents survey 5.5 million farmers for land livestock tractors home appliances and debts in the first farm census in 10 years. The government plans 22 million for the census with farmers answering earnings debts and hired hand pay while business curiosity grows about farm finances and city profits.

Congress Sam

Concord radio amateurs press for emergency plan funding

A meeting of concerned radio amateurs pressed Concord town and Civil Defense officials to upgrade the emergency communications network. They proposed Plan 3 at under $2000 plus a $2000 expansion for five extra stations and generator sets to ensure local and national contact during outages.

Edna C.D Civil Defense Col. Matty Rexford Daniels Board of Selectmen Edward P. Ghase C.C Concord Radio Amateurs

Radio Amateurs of Concord urge equipment approval

The Concord chapter of Radio Amateurs asks for immediate equipment aid to ensure Town communications and two way contact with outside amateurs in a disaster. They warn the current gear may fail in an emergency and stress preparedness for a possible tomorrow.

Radio Amateurs of Concord

Carlisle Local Grange Set To Meet In Pinehurst

Carlisle Local Grange members will attend the next Mid dlesex North Pomona meeting Saturday night at Pinehurst with new officers presiding. A delegation from the local Christian Endeavor attended Sagamore Union in Bedford led by president Virginia Wilkie. The Unity club plans a November 18 gathering at 8 pm at Mrs Greta Lovely home Bedford road. Last Thursday the club hosted a supper for 123 Middlesex Farm Credit Association members at Union hall. Willang Clark and Mary Wilson, Concord high school graduates, were home from UMass and Fitchburg State Teachers College for the weekend.

Middlesex North Pomona Pinehurst Christian Endeavor Sagamore Union Bedford Virginia Wilkie Unity Club Greta Lovely Bedford Road Middlesex Farm Credit Association Union Hall Willang Clark Mary Wilson Concord High School University of Massachusetts Fitchburg State Teachers College

Turkey Whist Party Slated by Carlisle Catholic Women's Club

The Catholic Women's Club of Carlisle will hold its annual Turkey Whist at St. Elizabeth's Chapel on Bedford Road Tuesday evening November 16. The event features turkeys and many attractive prizes for winners with the party starting at 8:30 PM.

Carlisle Catholic Women’s Club of St. Elizabeth’s Chapel Bedford Road

Valuable Papers Stolen From Twin Maples

A break at Twin Maples in Sudbury was reported at 6 a.m. November 4 by Officer Ryan. A green box marked U S Air Force containing papers valuable only to the owner was taken. Return to Twin Maples if found.

Sudbury Ryan U.S. Air Force

Remembering the Old Timers from Lynn D. Wykoff

The letter recalls rural life in the past with hops for yeast and fat meat soap, oxen used for farming, and changing grain harvest tools from cradle to combine. The writer, born 1874, notes how times changed and invites reader contributions to the Old Timer column.

Lynn D Hector Semens Press Service Frankfert Kentuc

Factory on Wheels brings mini shoe plant to doorstep

A Haverhill Massachusetts demonstration unit called the factory on wheels tours neighborhoods in a shoe business effort. The mobile plant shows potential buyers how Alied Shoe makes footwear with on board equipment and staff.

Haverhill Mass

J A Company Sells Hubco Product Quickly

Concord reports the General Radio sponsored Hub Novelty Co. of Junior Achievement sold its toy gasoline pump island in 15 days from group formation. JA offers teens 15 to 21 experience in ownership and management with no political or religious ties. Hubco is on sale at the Toy Shop in Concord.

Concord General Radio Hub Novelty Co Junior Achievement General Radio Company J. A Boston J. A

Carlisle Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Frank Parsons of West Somerville formerly Carlisle marked their 25th anniversary at Mrs. Parsons' sister Evelyn Emerys home on Westford street. The event, delayed since August due to hurricane Carol, featured a buffet, fall decorations, and a cake cut by Mrs Parsons. They have two children, George and Diane, and Mrs Parsons is a Concord High School graduate.

Carlisle Aaron Frank Parsons Viola Wilkins West Somerville Parsons Earl G Evelyn) Emery Westford’ Street Concord High School Barbara Eliasen

Beacon Hill Antique Event Draws New England Visitors

Sudbury antique lovers visit Beacon Hill on November 20 from 10 20 a m to 5 p m with tea houses open and objects d art on view. Co sponsored by the League of Women Voters Boston and the Women s City Club. Luncheon 11 30 a m to 1 p m Afternoon Tea 3 30 to 5 p m with string ensemble. Tickets from sponsors.

Sudbury Beacon Hill League of Women Voters of Boston Women’s City Club New England Garden Lounge

Sudbury Players stage in Wayland Friday and Saturday

A Sudbury Players member stars in the Voies Players production in Wayland on November 12 13 and 19 20. Mrs William Gray stars in Bell Book and Candle a Broadway hit produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc directed by Mercedes C Bassett at Beatrice Heford Voices Theatre. Bonnie Grey Mac White Louise Kennedy Ray Harris and Jack Ladensack also in cast. Mrs Arthur E Grannis Jr of South Sudbury on the ticket committee.

Sudbury Sudbury Players Voies Players Wayland William Gray Goodman Hill Road Bell Book and Candle John van Druten Dramatists Play Service, Inc Mercedes C. Bassett Beatrice Heford Voices Theatre Bonnie Grey Mac White Louise Kennedy Ray Harris Jack Ladensack Arthur £. Grannis, Jr South Sudbury

World’s Longest Light Bulb Shines Brightest Record

A sensational claim states a 75 000 watt incandescent bulb is 171 400 times brighter than Edison’s first practical lamp from 1879. The report notes the bulb’s immense power and compares it to the inventor’s historic achievement highlighting a spectacle of illumination.

Thomas A. Edison

Korean Prisoner of War to Speak at Civic Club Meeting

Bedford Civic Club advances its November meeting to November 18 at 8 PM at the clubhouse. Capt. Patrick T. Murray, former Brookline resident now at Hanscom Field, will discuss The Communist Threat after serving 27 months in a Korean POW camp and a Lineage from Navy cadets to Air Force jet pilot.

Civic Club Bedford Bedford Civic Club Albert Clifford Patrick T. Murray Brookline Hanscom Murray Boston University Naval Cadets Air Force Chapel Hill Otis Air Base ROKS Hanscom Air Base General Dean No. 2

Concord Players Open 36th Season With Fall Huddle

A large audience welcomed Concord Players 36th season opening at the Veterans Building on November 3. Three one act comedies were presented including If Men Played Cards As Women Do by Kaufman and Red Peppers by Coward. The group announced Affairs of State for December 2 3 and 4.

Concord Concord Players Veterans Building Eleanor J. Saul George S. Kaufman Dorothy Wood Roger Fenn Dick Wood James Hitchcock Harold Smith

Red Feather Campaign Falls Short of Quota in Sudbury

Sudbury reports 60 percent of its 1955 Red Feather quota raised as Chairman J. Carrell Morris urges residents to increase gifts. The drive seeks $200,000 more than last year to cover hospital costs and services. An extra 2.50 buys a nurse visit, 5.00 funds a week at a Day Camp, and 15.00 funds 20 lip reading sessions for a deaf girl.

Sudbury J. Carrell Morris Red Feather

Bank teller loses 5.05 dollars over parking fine

A Binghamton teller dropped 5.05 dollars after a parking meter dispute at 5 p m. He paid 5 cents to a meter and 5 dollars to Judge Walter J. Relihan who ruled parking illegal at that hour.

Binghamton N. Y Walter J. Relihan

Oslo Subway Reaches Above Ground Near Frognerseteren

Oslo, capital of Norway, claims the world’s smallest city with a subway system. It begins at the National Theatre and climbs above ground well before the Frognerseteren terminus, about 1500 feet up the hill.

Oslo Norway National Theatre Frognerseteren

In Court Two Plenary Counts Involving Kuehler

In court, Kuehler faced two plenary counts one for intoxication and another for the related offense. Northrup imposed a fine of 35 dollars.

Kuehler Northrup

Yule Gifts Early Mailing Urged by Postal Service

Postal officials urged early mailing for Christmas gifts and greetings to speed handling of gifts cards and letters. Deadlines vary by destination with December 3 for many western states and December 5 for the mid Atlantic districts, while December 10 to December 21 windows apply to other areas and card only mail.

Sudbury Christmay California Oregington State Oii Alakansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Illinosansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Renevada Neworth Dakota Oklahom Carolina Southnessee Texas Utah Wyoming Delawtrict of Columbia Indian Land Kentucky Michi York New Jersey Nolina Ohio Pennsylvina West Virginia Boston

Concord Football Star Chases Local Friends on Game Day

Concord star Gus Softritl and Danville Virginia area youth chase local friends during Melrose Concord game day. Mrs Julia Finan and James Finn return from Boston hosting an improved attack incident. City notices announce fire chief and inspector permit periods at town office.

Arrigo Gus” Softritl Concord Danville Virginia Ted Melrose Julia Finan Wile Trolman James E. Finn Everett Street Boston

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