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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
13
The Concord Lions Club will hold its next supper meeting Tuesday night November 27 at 6 39 in the Howard Johnson banquet room. President Charles Wear will preside and Past President Rotswell N MacRae will lead. The club plans its annual Christmas party next month.
Mrs. Paul Efner won the unofficial Porter County cucumber contest with a pickle weighing 4% pounds and measuring 141% in length and 13 inches in circumference.
Massachusetts shows higher unemployment in durable goods and mixed changes in retail and services in September and October. Rents rise 4 percent from a year ago, overall cost of living up 74.4 percent from prewar. Honey production up 22 percent to 682000 pounds. Ipswich Town Manager appoints a planning board with full powers, first in state with manager-appointed board.
Concord residents Edward J. Czarnowski and family moved from Acton to Lincoln while staying with the Culllen family on South Great Road. The Concord Council Knights of Columbus will resume weekly whist parties November 28 at Monument Hall. Welcome Wagon welcomes Marguerite Carter of Barretts Mill Road in West Concord for the Straw and Maynard area. Dr J Alvord Mae of Kirksville Missouri visits local relatives. Florist Bud Jones of Hubbard Street Return to Texas to start a business there.
Lost book notice states Pass at faged has been lost on a date in November at the active Bank in Massachusetts. The notice cites three dates Nov 8 15 22 and names Pass at faged in connection with the loss.
Alvie Shipworthy, a Memphis cleaner, found a torn $20 bill, but only half remained. The note had been cut into strips, leaving him with a fraction of its value.
The first Mormon pioneer company of 143 men and three women led by Hildfen reached Utah in 1847. By year end 1,700 people had entered the territory, marking rapid settlement growth.
Fragmentary text mentions mice and cheese with garbled phrases about a diet. No clear events or named entities are readable to establish a concrete summary.
Concord sponsors a play writing contest inviting original manuscripts. The closing date was changed from December 1 to December 15 and entries must be in Mrs Edward P Close by midnight that date.
Concord Emblem Club held a well attended party at the new Elks Home with whist cribbage and canasta. Prize winners included Flora DiCicco Teresa Lever Marjorie Dee in canasta and Jo Joseph Macone in cribbage. Whist prize winners were Helen Mullen William H Dee Esther MacLeod and others.
Local school athletic event announced with ticket price and schedule details. The notice notes a festive celebration and community gathering centered on football activities and ceremonial events.
A report lists 4554 rail road connected cities across North Carolina reflecting extensive rail infrastructure. It catalogues urban centers tied by freight lines and passenger routes, highlighting regional connectivity and growth potential.
A brief, somewhat garbled reminiscence notes the passing of a respected patriot and devoted father. It laments years of loyalty and friendship, acknowledging the death and recalling the subject’s steadfast character amid melancholy humor.
A local woman answers a question about her husband’s migraines with a wry remark. She says he still suffers, but not as much as the rest of the family. The lighthearted exchange reflects household strains and medical concerns of the era.
Comic exchange features a city visitor remarking on farming poverty. The farmer replies he does not own the land, reframing the joke to highlight shared hardships and a twist on ownership.
Briggs answered a question about Charles Eliot, Harvard University president, having a sense of humor. He hesitated then stated Eliot did have one but warned that it was unreliable.
In a church revival a crowd rises as the preacher asks husbands with roubles on their minds to stand. Every man rises except one, who shouts I can't get up because I am paralyzed. The moment prompts a surprising reaction from the congregation.
A fragmented quote discusses farmers needing to know the botanical name of crops, the zoological name of pests, and the chemical name of what kills them, noting costs rise when this knowledge is absent. It reflects concerns about farm practices and product costs.
An elevator operator tired of answering time installs a clock in his cage. Patrons now ask him if the clock is real, creating a mix of amusement and curiosity as they ride. The quirky scene highlights workplace humor and novelty gadgets in common spaces.
City boy asks what to call the beautiful leaves he picked while country girl suggests they are poison ivy. He calms her by noting he has no intention to eat them.
A church fundraising event ends in comic chaos as a volunteer removes a new hat for display, only to have it sold for a fraction of its value. The mishap shocks the crowd and leaves attendees laughing at the mistaken sale.
In a winter storm cars and pedestrians slide in all directions. A heavy lady hesitates at the curb and a courteous man offers to help her cross, promising to guide her safely across the street.
Hor vath leads as a skilled machine operator among disabled veterans hired for war production. He parachute packs and rounds troops, showcasing adaptation and efficiency in the munitions effort.
Bedford Progressive Association to hold its next meeting on Tuesday November 27 at 8 o'clock at the clubhouse off Great Road. President Frank White will preside. A report of last Saturday's harvest dance will be given. The dance and program were well attended with many guests present. Refreshments served.
Science News Letter reports a newly identified factor in wheat germ oil essential for successful reproduction in rats and likely other animals and humans. The compound is not Vitamin E and has not yet been named.
A compact pad used on an aluminium sleeve board designed to press blouses, ruffles, sleeves, and plackets on both sides. Provides a smooth, heat resistant surface to aid folding and ironing with minimal effort. Ideal for home laundry touch ups and detailed garment work.
Members of the Bafta Club and United Workers aided in the church annual supper held Wednesday evening. Names include Mrs Erie Atwood Mrs William Ghid Mrs Walter Brolin Mrs Howard Davis Miss Phyllis Davis Miss Julia Laws and Howard an. Mrs Ward Pike chaired. The United Workers meeting was well attended with items discussed. Tea served by Mrs Joseph W mond Ruth M. Leriuere and others. World party planned for November 27.
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