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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
8
A 1940s Bureau of Labor Statistics baseline shows a five person family needing basic shelter and sustenance. The article describes urban hardship in basement nine-room units, shared kitchens, and communal relief, with a fifteen year old girl forced into factory labor and cohabiting in kitchenette apartments.
The piece notes harmful conditions affect children most and urges patient understanding work to prevent diseases and delinquency before it is too late, stressing the need for publicity about juice and fresh milk as part of health efforts.
The Maynard Free Chest X-Ray program began yesterday and runs through December 7. Residents without appointments should phone 642-M. Dr. S. M. Cremer chairs the committee. the service is free and encourages yearly x rays to prevent the spread of a fast, silent disease.
Plans are under way for Visitation District Deputy David Williams to attend the Maynard lodge of Elks on Sunday December 2. The smoker will feature refreshments entertainment and a large turnout for Williams. A second monthly smoker is set for Thursday November 29 in the Elks hall with similar entertainment and refreshments.
Ruth Rodgers, 21, wins a Northamp ton County Court divorce from Blaine Rodgers on grounds of indignities after alleging he did nothing in the evenings but watch television. Judge William A. Frack presided.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who sent floral tributes and kindness after the recent death of their father. Special thanks to the V. F. W. 1812 Maynard Telephone office and Mrs. W. Boeske and Mrs. Peter Johnston. Fred Boothroyd Harry Boothroyd Joe Boothroyd Mrs. Ethel Thane Mrs. Ellen Barnes Mrs. Alice Moynihan Mrs. Florence Johnston Mrs. Evelyn Murphy.
More than 100 parents and friends attended Hale High School open house as part of American Education Week. Night classes included World History Junior English Typing Geometry Stenography Latin and Senior English with a cinema showing in the cafe. The Hale band performed under Kate Kane.
West Acton whist event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tucker at St. Elizabeth's hall next Saturday night follows a well run prior party led by Mr. and Mrs. George Hatch. Special prizes went to Mrs. E Reid Mrs B Parker Mrs A Peterson and Mrs M McCarthy all of Maynard. High scorers included Mrs E Blodgett Alice Joyce Theresa Landry J Dittrich Annie Belmore Loretta Walsh Mrs Hanley A DeGrap ho K Neagle Mrs F Kloppen berg Frank Kloppenberg John Walsh Albert Hildreth Mrs W Drury Ruth Millis M E Kelly M W Webb Mae McCusker L Duffy Mrs Milbery Margaret Curley Walter Sawyer C Hanslip S Blodgett Frank Mulroy and Jeanette Hoff.
Eva J Bacher, an 80 year old resident of Houston, is cited as Texas history making by serving as the city’s first policewoman. The article notes her 12 years in law and order work in Houston.
The American Legion of Concord ran a Christmas gift shop at the U S Veterans Administration Hospital Bedford Sunday. Luxurious members donated gifts for hospitalized veterans to choose free of charge and have wrapped with a card mailed to recipients. Donations can be arranged through Mrs Loretta Cullinane or Mrs Arthur Wood in Concord.
West Concord Leighteen new candidates were initiated into Court Our Lady Help of Christians CDA at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday night November 13. Miss Catherine A Dwyer state regent and Miss Elizabeth Kenney district deputy officiated. Mrs Marie Dunn grand regent welcomed officers and presided at the business session. A reception followed with co chairmen Mrs Mary Mara and Mrs Francis Dow. A silver tea was announced for December 2 at 1 Main Street West Concord. The next meeting is December 11 for a Christmas party.
Our Lady Help of Christians C D of A held a food sale at Lawton Appliance Store last Friday. Mrs Ruth O'Neil of Main Street West Concord will host a Silver Tea at her home on Sunday afternoon December 2nd.
Concord notes the 11th anniversary of Walter B Renhult and Olive Root Renhult of Sandy Pond Road celebrated Friday November 16. They have one daughter. The piece adds statistical notes on multiple births including twins triples quadruplets and quintuplets with rare occurrence figures.
Miss Phyllis Anna Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carlson of Concord wed Richard Ellis Wetherbee son of Mr and Mrs Elmer D Wetherbee of West Concord at the Trinity Congregational church. The ceremony followed by a reception at Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse. They will reside in Acton Center after a wedding trip to Key West Florida.
The Concord Board of Selectmen announces two new permanent policemen Ralph Thileen and Martin S. Yauga of West Concord. The force reaches 14 with a chief and two sergeants and 11 patrolmen. one more officer is to be added.
Stow Mr and Mrs Kenneth Law of Gleasondale Road spent the holiday week end at the home of Mrs Law's parents Mr and Mrs Myles Ebbett Stickney New Brunswick
Concord fire crews from Central Station responded to a slight truck fire on the Concord turnpike early Monday. Damage was minor and no injuries were reported.
Funeral services for Margaret A. Lennon Lahnstein age 40 of Concord Road Lincoln were held at Dee Funeral Home and St Joseph Church followed by burial in Lincoln Cemetery. She died after a brief illness leaving husband Karl F. Lahnstein two children Margaret 14 and Richard 11 her father James Lennon retired Lincoln auditor her brother James Lennon and four sisters survive.
Concord couple J. and Mrs. David F. Hayes quietly marked their 59th wedding anniversary at home on November 21. They have two sons three daughters and several grandchildren. Hayes is a retired locksmith and both are active in St Bernard's parish. University of Illinois forestry reports 4 H and FFA boys planted about 270000 trees since 1937.
Concord leaders form the Union Study Group to examine a proposed state level health union. Members from Acton Bedford Bedford Stow Sudbury Lexington and Stow study impacts on localities and plan reporting. They aim to share information and push for public health cooperation.
The report notes Harry E. Tuttle department reaching 145 alarms, marking a milestone in its monitoring activity. No further context is provided in the fragment.
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