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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
4
Marlboro Massachusetts weekly edition lists publication details editor and address. It notes typographical error policy and subscription pricing with annual rate four dollars and fifty cents per year.
The year accident toll includes 38300 motor vehicle deaths and 28000 at home with 1400 at work. Heat, drownings, and falls caused vast losses while Jamaica tops safety with 28 accidental deaths per 100 000. Denmark worst 67 5. New York State spends 25000 to study age barrier in employment for ages 48 to 60.
A quirky Washington note describes the Clear and Opaque Climb, a club devoted to preserving a crystal ball. Members plan a Sept 7 gathering with Rear Admirals Dufek and Byrd invited, to honor a globe-trotting ball once floated to Polar sites and now destined for the National Press Club.
Fort Carson soldiers engage in a new training drill using a large wooden hand as a reminder of soldierly appearance. Cadre stall trainees with the caption I had my hands in my pockets I will carry this until I find another soldier with his hands in his pockets as they dodge the humorous device.
VO By Lin Connelly reports 14 year old Tommy Cote, one of Walt Disney's Mouseketeers, improving his performance on The Mickey Mouse Club. He shows notable tap dance growth, studies tap and ball with choreographer Burch Goltzman in Burbank, and previously trained on accordion. Tommy auditioned through 11 rounds, joined after singing in nine, and left accordion behind MMC. Also mentioned are soundtracks for The King and I with Rodgers and Hammerstein, and High Society with Cole Porter songs sung by Crosby and Kelly, with praise for Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Celeste Holm.
Carlisle residents returned from camps and visits in New Hampshire and Indiana. Rev. Kauchér resumes duties September 9 at the Unitarian church while Marilyn Dutton and Ernest Taylor plan a September 16 wedding at the Congregational Church. Other locals spent holidays in Piermont and Glendale, with family members returning to duties and vacations noted.
More than 5900 attend the Lord's Acre Corn Festival at St Francis Xavier Church Bolton. Queen Catherine Kristoff reigns after winning the corn husking contest among Diocesan Youth Council girls. Proceeds aid the parish church in Boston.
Extension specialist Lawrence D. Rhoades notes 1956 changes to social security for farm operators and self employed farmers. Options affect reporting income for tax year ending December 31 and later years. rules vary by gross and net income, with thresholds and methods for local security contributions. Details available from county Extension Service or Social Security offices.
Madison man reports theft of his newly purchased used car while he siphoned gas from his old vehicle. Police recover the car a block away, saying it rolled downhill after brakes failed. The item also notes tea varieties named after growing districts.
Sid Sawyer producers Broadway hit Tea and Sympathy for another week at Red Barn Theatre Westboro with performances nightly through Sunday at 8 20. Starring Gladys Richards Douglas Wilson Donald Filipelli featuring Shirley Matson Neil Patrick George Schwimmer John Sheahan Jackson Taylor Jay Cossey Myles McAleer. Directed by Sid Sawyer Wilson E Lafferty stage manager Francis Madard Jr designed sets. Westboro 2345 may be called for reservations.
Earl R. Sullivan admitted to police he neglected 48 overdue parking tickets because they slipped his mind. The oversight led to a fine of twenty dollars.
The Maynard Massachusetts Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 12 1956 at 7 30 PM in the Town House. Applications include Stephen Lowell to sell plants from 66 Great Road in a general residence district Arnold C Anderson seeks frontage relief to build a single dwelling at 39 Great Road Mary Luca requests converting a single family home at 87 Waltham Street to a two family residence and James S Wheeler seeks rug cleansing and upholstery trade at 115 Waltham Street in a single residence district.
The Maynard Board of Selectmen advertises for installation of a new boiler at the Town Building. Proposals will be received at the Town Building until 7 PM Friday September 14 1956 and publicly opened. Specifications may be obtained from the Selectmen’s office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Names listed: John Mitzcavitch, John C. Sokolowski, Joseph P. Dineey. Signed September 6.
Non resident hunters and anglers accounted for more than half the license revenue in New Hampshire for last year, highlighting the impact of out of state visitors on state wildlife funding.
Massachusetts Land Court issues a decree alerting Richard Burns and Sarah Brennan and others to appear by the first Monday of November or face default. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to 20 acres near Stow Lower Village, with some defendants unserved, notice to be published weekly in Maynard Enterprise for three weeks.
West Acton Woman's Club starts the new year with a membership tea on Monday September 17 from 2 to 4 pm at the Community Center Building. Invitations will go to prospective members and regulars should save the date. acceptances should be telephoned to Mrs George E Neagle before September 10 at Colonial 34998.
Fragmentary report notes a beer contest sent to a person or place named C Waupim at a livery address. Details are unclear and not fully readable.
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