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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
12
A story recounts Dan and Marcia a pair from opposite sides of life whose summer crush grows into a confession. Dan learns Marcia works as a maid to fund college while posing as a chauffeur aided by a delivery job. She reveals her loaned car and coat in a hopeful ending.
A Louisville editor argues for hiring more farmers by the department of state to guide surplus disposal and apply American farm know how to foreign fields. He asserts a shrewd farmer would be a sound adviser on trade strategy and surpluses.
Installation of new Winona Rebekah lodge officers set for Monday October 6 with Phyllis French to succeed Mary Croft Maynard as noble grand. Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranths holds first fall meeting Friday at 7 30 pm at Town hall. Doris Curtis in charge and refreshments served. Sunday school resumes at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church September 19 after 9 am mass. Luncheon by Woman's Aid Society at Acton Center Congregational church supports building fund. Acton selectmen meet Tuesdays at 7 30 pm. Irene McLaughlin resigns as probation officer secretary. Nina Donato of Concord takes over. Church Service League rummage sale held Saturday at Acton Center Congregational church. March of Dimes donations encouraged to town chairman Virginia Hartwell 409 Main Street Acton Center.
Excerpts from real letters to U S lawmakers collected by Juliet Lowell, printed in Dear Mr Congressman, reveal harassed homeowners asking about leaks and veterans reclaiming misissued benefits. The notes reflect two decades of generous welfare rhetoric and belief in Santa Claus by Uncle Sam.
Two privates named after Civil War generals Grant and Lee enlist at the Southeastern Signal School in Gordon Georgia. Robert E. Lee is from Washington D C and Ulysses S Grant from Talahoma Tennessee. Both join the same company in uniform.
Article discusses early signs of mental retardation in infants, including listlessness and delayed milestones. It notes that only experts should diagnose and suggests joining parental support groups to cope with guilt and frustration. Mrs. John Resteghini of Framingham is mentioned in relation to membership.
Wendy Drew, star of Young Widder Brown, reports a fan recognized her voice and warned of Millicent Lorning's schemes, reinforcing her belief in the audience's engagement. She also performs as Ellen Brown after her 1 pm Dr Malone stint and notes Capitol label releases and musical selections by Paul Smith, June Garigty, and others.
The chairman of the South Middlesex Association for Retarded Children invites questions about the local organization's program welcoming interviews and inquiries from families and supporters.
Reto classes resumed September 12 at Our Lady Help of Christians church in Concord. Sisters of St Joseph of Waltham organized local lay teachers. Hawthorne Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at Masonic Temple. next meeting in October. A church school teachers dinner led by Mrs Normah H Erb is set for 6:30 at West Concord church. Reverend Robert H Barbet preached on Im Stranger here Myself as fall program opened.
Selectman George W. Foss inspected his Lake Winnipesaukee camp after the hurricane finding limited damage, while Roy V. Dunn reported extensive camp damage nearby. The Ever Ready Class plans a September 28 meeting at Carlisle Congregational Church to discuss the Fairless Fair next month.
The 23 Infantry Band of Concord, sponsored by the local legion post, will take part in Saugus centennial celebrations on Saturday September 18. Director O. Harry Nielsen of Bedford and manager Lief E. Stenshy of Concord are named. A government booklet “Infant Care” is highlighted as a best selling publication with 20 million copies sold.
Fenwal Inc. general manager J. M. Storkerson said staff will receive a 3 percent wage raise starting August 30. The firm adds Veterans Day November 11 as a paid holiday, bringing total paid holidays to seven per year for employees.
Local fairs list shows events in Billerica Carlisle Sherborn Reading Westford and Wayland with dates in September. Includes September 16 17 18 and 25 across towns. Community groups and vendors likely participate with family activities and regional showcases.
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