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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
22
Senator Philbin pushes a nine member commission to coordinate federal weather research expanding Weather Bureau capabilities. He cites 1954 wind, hail, flood losses and 1916 1955 tornado history to urge immediate funding for warning systems and integrated study of hurricanes and tornadoes.
Motorists and pedestrians must be prepared for the end of Daylight Saving at 2 00 a.m. on Sunday October 30. They must anticipate hazards of rush hour traffic in early dusk and drivers and pedestrians face difficulty adjusting from daylight to dark. Drivers alert and pedestrians heads up.
A plan to create an applied and development research program tackling weather problems would involve key leaders such as the Weather Bureau Chief, Defense Secretary, Director of Defense Mobilization, Civil Defense Administrator, Office of Scientific Research and Development Director, FCC Chairman, Red Cross President, NSF Chairman, and American Meteorological Society President. An executive director, a recognized meteorological authority, would be hired at $20 000 yearly to lead the project while the average Army soldier deposit stands at $118.
Andrea Giulio Freccia of Boxboro road Stow is among 241 freshmen and transfers admitted to Rhode Island School of Design for 1955 56. The college records 200 freshmen and 41 transfers, with total enrollment around 715. Freccia, a graduate of Italy's Istituto Filippin Paderno Del Grappa, enters as a sophomore in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Painting.
Mrs Albert N Young and Mrs David W Hapgood enjoyed a foliage trip to Lake Sebago and scenic drives in Maine visiting friends in Kennebunk and Stan dish. Israel’s three largest cities are Tel Aviv Miaifa and Jerusalem with populations 358,500 154,500 and 144,000 Nazareth is now a town of 21,500.
Registrar Rudolph F. King of the Massachusetts Highway Safety Committee asks motorists to be unusually alert to Halloween dangers as children search for treats and display costumes. He urges parents to advise children on safe play and calls for cooperation with safety officials to observe Halloween without danger.
Hudson Fire Chief Herman N. Collette, who retires next month, was honored by the Stow Fire Department at a banquet in Stow Town Hall. Chief Collette and Mrs. Collette were guests of honor as he received a gold honorary membership badge, presented by Chief Harold Priest, in recognition of decades of cooperation between the departments.
The Sudbury Co-operative Pre-School announces an illustrated talk by Carl DeSuze on Tuesday November 22 at the High School Auditorium on the Near East. Enthusiasm from the town follows his prior Sudbury Women's Club appearance as residents await his second visit. Contributions to the Salvation Army Fund Drive may be sent to Mrs. William Pride at the South Sudbury Post Office.
Sudbury Grange held an October 18 installation of officers with Dorothy M. Warden as Installing Officer. New officers include Master Henry L. Nelson and Secretary Hilda Whitney, among others. Noted attendees were L. Roy Hawes and John Torkelsen. The group also announced a fundraiser for Elizabeth Gardner after her hurricane damage.
Sudbury Woman's Club meets at Sudbury Town Hall on Wednesday November 2 at 2 45 p m Mrs Francis Raynor president conducts the business session Russ Burgess will present trained Love Birds program for adults Tea to follow with Mrs C Arvid Nelson as hostess
In Worcester's Municipal Auditorium a Square Dance Festival drew a full crowd including prominent dancer Albert Haynes. After accepting an invitation from a local radio station he attended as an unidentified spectator, noting the lively scene and strong reception for the dances and music.
A sudden rain storm and high winds toppled a tree in the Tower Hill area of Wayland on Monday night, briefly knocking out the town's fire alarm system. Memorial Congregational Church opened a new parking space last Sunday and used it for the first time.
Sudbury residents prepare for the State Grange Session in Springfield this week. Attending are Mr and Mrs Roy Hawes in executive committee roles, Mrs Henry L Nelson as Home and Community Service member and Education Committee chair, Henry L Nelson as Sudbury Grange Master, and Mr and Mrs George Adams as alternate delegates and fifth degree candidates. Distinguished speakers include Governor Christian A Herter and Dr John P Fitzsimons. Buddy Nelson will join Framingham Juvenile Grange activities outlining the four faiths of Juvenile Grange Work.
A reception for Rev. Robert H. Hurley pastor of the new Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Sudbury will be held Friday November 4 at the Sudbury School Auditorium followed by dancing. All Sudbury residents are invited. Tickets are available at Sudbury Drug or may be reserved from Mrs. Felice Genna.
Detroit Industries relies on more than 10 percent of the United States steel supply for its production, highlighting a major dependency on national steel output.
John Gaughan formerly of Sudbury will be in Boston for two weeks as he takes a work related course. Sudbury friends are glad to have him in the community. Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith move to Wayside Acres, Mrs Elaine Croft sister of Mrs Chester Purdy, they had lived in Sherborn. Bats are the only mammals with true wings.
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