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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
16
The listing describes a 00 sq ft residence priced at $15,000 with a spacious living room and three bedrooms. It notes a wood burning fireplace and an attractive area, but several OCR errors obscure full details.
The 24th Infantry Division, a Regular Army unit never serving as a single formation in the U.S., traces roots to the old Hawaiian division. It fought from Pearl Harbor through Australia, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindanao, and Mindoro, with Major General William F. Dean as commander since 1919 and a green taro leaf shoulder patch.
The First U S Civil Service Region plans written exams for stenographic and analyst roles in eastern and central Massachusetts. Positions range GS-1 to GS-4 with annual salaries from 2200 to 2875 dollars, and emergency hires may run until June 30 1952. Apply by October 17 1950.
The Advance Spring Shoe Showing in Boston will run October 15 to 18 at the Statler and Touraine hotels and Lincoln street offices. George A. Dempsey of Crossett Shoe Co and the Show Committee chair says leading volume manufacturers will present new lines amid Korean War price pressures. Maxwell Field notes many buyers have reserved rooms, signaling industry stakes and the need for hotel space.
Fort Worth photographer W. D. Smith earns nomination for a snake story after spotting a rattler on his car radiator during a road trip. He earlier ran over a snake on the road and the animal was flipped unhurt onto the car frame.
A fresh exterior and practical interior outline for Small Homes Design No 51. The model features white siding, front garden, a central fireplace, and a large living room with a picture window. It includes a kitchen, two bedrooms, basement, attic space, and an attached garage on a 60 foot lot with option to order blueprints from Penny's Small Homes in Detroit.
A mature elm maple or oak near a home acts as a vast humidifier by pulling 30 to 40 gallons of soil water daily and releasing 98 percent through leaves, cooling the air by 10 to 15 degrees. Leaves serve as tiny factories producing starches for growth and season readiness.
Washington special reports figures from the Council of State Chambers of Commerce showing four years of Military Establishment spending totaling 4814 billion. Families pay tax amounts tied to income with 645.59 for a three person family and 1130.08 for a four person family at 5 000 income. A four person family at 7 500 income contributes 1798 in federal taxes plus related defense charges. The study notes 675 out of 10 spent goes to personnel and supplies, less than 2 goes to weapons. Calls to cut waste and modernize the Establishment are urged to maximize return on investment.
Ruth Dolan of Glenwood Ca reer II says nurses are suited to marriage. She cites sympathy and patience as core qualities valued by husbands, noting some men expect coddling but nurses provide enduring support and care.
A speaker argued that women should be educated to earn their own living before marriage. She emphasized training in fields that prove assets rather than liabilities to matrimony.
Sydney readers learn how 83 year old Mrs. Arthur Chauvel fights aging by painting seven hours daily. The report notes her fear of losing sight as she continues her lifelong art practice.
The article explains two classes of planes bench and block with four sizes including smooth jack jointer foreplane and set smoother. It notes the 14 inch jack plane as a versatile all around tool and gives handling tips for smooth straight cuts and avoiding rounded edges. It also mentions a plate glue spreader plate scraper and other handy shop uses for light carpentry tasks.
Preliminary census data show a population gain of about 17 738 in the city with births exceeding deaths by a margin. The report cites rising employment and higher production values in manufacturing sectors, while zoning and election issues are discussed by Harvard, local committees, and city leaders.
A fragmented report notes conflicting traffic laws across states. It cites a Chicago dispatch on highway fatalities and calls for standardized rules, better staffing, and trained judges to reduce hazards. advocates push for federal guidance and executive action.
The Pawtucket record shows no year to date serious accidents as officials review safety data and transport records. Local authorities emphasize continued vigilance and targeted outreach to reduce injuries.
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