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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

8

Concord Visiting Nurse Association Seeks Expansion

The Concord Visiting Nurse Association, funded by patient fees and the Concord Chest, announces expansion needs to sustain nursing care, home visits, hygiene education, and equipment loans for families. Mrs. Aoyama leads as supervising nurse with Mrs. Johnson as staff nurse. efforts supported by town and sponsors.

Community Chest Aoyama Johnson Adelphi College University of Chicago Simmons College Newton Visiting Nurse Association Concord Board of Health Board of Welfare Concord Sce

Silters and placements report with scattered figures

A fragmented snippet notes a slight drop in openings and placements. It mentions totals around 474 against a prior figure, with 37 and 99 placements, 65 placements, and references to interviews or field tests not conducted last week.

Finn Ted

Revenue Law Notices for Port Wine Production in Massachusetts

Notice to port wine producers in Massachusetts and nearby states to file Form 1541 with the Assistant Revenue Commissioner. Each year a minimum number of forms and documentation must be submitted. The notice urges compliance to ensure proper registration and payment, with specifics on amounts and deadlines.

Maeberry al- Co Tre- Boston Massaes Hampshire

Carlisle church clean up night and town meetings noted

A well attended Clean Up Night occurred at First Parish Unitarian Church in Carlisle on Thursday. The church council met Friday at the new parsonage on Bedford Road formerly the Kinsman residence.

First Parish Unitarian Church New Parsonage Bedford Road Kinsman Residence

British railway gains record for budget item ranges

British railways claim a record distance for items of the family budget that can be carried for one penny. Butter travels 329 miles, coal 445 miles, 4% dozen eggs 270 miles, tomatoes 305 miles, bacon 329 miles, sugar 445 miles.

British Railways

St Mark’s Grad Named Deputy Commander at AFR Center

Bedford Col Derr E Newton Jr 38 a Philadelphia native assigned as deputy commander of Air Force Cambridge Research Center Maj Gen R C Mauk announced Newton succeeds Col Michael J Ingelido who moves to Air War College Newton a St Mark’s School Southboro Pratt and Princeton alum enlisted 1938 flew with 12th Air Force in Europe Africa Sicilian Italian campaigns later serving as assistant chief of staff for plans and operations in the Twelfth Tactical Air Command and took part in the invasion of southern France

Bedford Derr E. Newton, Jr Philadelphia Pennsylvania Air Force Cambridge Research Center R. C. Mauk Newton Michael J. Ingelido Air War College Montgomery Alabama Air Research and Development Command New England Twelfth Tactical Air Command France

Three Airmen Win Awards at Bedford Base

Bedford Air Base honors First Class Gernett Ward in survival training and gear, S Sgt Gerald J. Donahus, and A-2C Laura M. Morehouse for suggestions improving a microphone radio headset test device and parachute packing method. Awards highlight the Air Force Suggestion and Awards and Management Improvement programs to save costs and boost efficiency.

Bedford Gernett Ward 6520Th Air Base Laurence G. Hanseem Wield Gerald J. Donahus Laura M. Morehouse 6520Th Air Force

Plan 1957 Stamp To Honor Hannah Duston Efforts

Concord Massachusetts residents Gladys Duston and son John attended the Duston family reunion at Haverhill. Lieut Gov Sumner Whittier pledged efforts to issue a 1957 stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of Hannah Duston noted for fighting off Indian bands along the Merrimac during Colonial days.

Concord Gladys Duston John Pope Road East Acton Duston- Dustin Haverhill Sumner G. Whittier Hannah Duston Merrimac

Scout ers Weekend Campout Planned by Concord Scouters

Concord area scouters announce the annual Scout ers Weekend at Camp Sachem in Antrim New Hampshire set for September 18 19. Musketaquid District including Concord Carlisle and Lincoln will be well represented with plans for a strong program and fellowship.

Concord

Woman's Union to Hold Fall Meeting at Parish House

Concord guests attend the first fall gathering of the Woman's Union of Trinity Congregational Church on September 23 at 8 p.m. Rev. Baldwin Callahan of Boston, recently back from the Far East, will speak.

Concord Woman’s Union of Trinitarian Congregational’ Church Baldwin ‘Callahan Boston Far East

Concord Holds Soloist Contest For Young Musicians

The Concord Orchestra sponsor holds a soloist contest to select a student under 18 by January 1 1955. Teachers must recommend, judges include the conductor and two orchestra members. Winner performs a solo with the orchestra at the January Young People’s Concert. If unsatisfied, no prize is awarded. Registration by October 6 with Mrs Derek Till.

Derek Till Southfield Road Concord

Lodge Inducts Here Friday In Masonic Ceremony

Concord notes the Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will install officers Friday September 17 at the Masonic Temple after dinner. Gilbert G. Lawrence of Monument Street to be inducted as worshipful master succeeding Ralph G. Burstad of Lang Street. Installing officers led by Rt Rev Warren B. Goddard of West Concord.

Concord Masonic Temple Corinthian Lodge A.F A. M Gilbert G. Lawrence Monument Street Ralph G. Burstad Langstreet Warren B. Goddard West Concord Dean

Local Youth Enlists in Army at Fort Dix for Training

Private Thomas J. Leary Jr son of Mrs Lora A Leahy of Barton road Stow has arrived at Fort Dix N J for basic Army training and is assigned to Company B 880th Regiment 69th Infantry Division for eight weeks training He previously worked at Hilltop Orchards and graduated last June from Hale High School in Stow.

Fort Dix N. J Thomas J. Leary, Jr Lora A. Leahy Barton Road Stow 880Th Regiment 69Th Infantry Division Leahy Hilltop Orchards Hale High School

Ancient Egypt Veneering Craftellaboration of Coned Woods

The ancient Egyptians valued rare woods and exported them at great cost. They invented veneering to cover inferior wood with a thin layer, maximizing beauty and utility of scarce materials.

Plan Election September 28 for West Concord

Concord plans a September 28 election to fill the late Edward W. Sheehan’s seat on the board of selectmen. Polls open 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m in Precinct 2. Candidates are Horace R. Fletcher and Archibald H. Ferran, both of West Concord.

Concord Selectman Board of Selectmen Edward W. Sheehan Horace R. Fletcher Riverside Avenue Archibald H. Ferran Central Street West Concord

Grange Fair at Carlisle This Friday

Grange fair to be held this Friday September 17 at the Grange Hall Concord doors open 4 p m public welcome refreshments will be available exhibits due by 2 p m judging by Extension Service workers at 3 p m Mrs Bessie Pedersen is general chairman several assistants named including Mrs Chris Larsen Mae Swanson Edna Sleeper Florence Philbrook Edna Stacey Grace Irwin Madeline Stephen Adelle Needham Carl J Swanson Frederick Flannery and Francis Rodevick.

Carlisle — Annus Grange Hall Concord’ Road Bessie Pedersen Chris ‘Larsen Mae Swanson Edna Sleeper Florence Philbrook Edna Stacey Grace Irwin Madeline Stephen Adelle Needham Carl J. Swanson Frederick Flannery Francis J. Rodevick

Coreys Mark 39th Wedding Anniversary

Concord Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Arthur B Corey of 1 Stow Street celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary Mrs Corey formerly Bernice Z Adams of Marlborough. The couple have two daughters one son and two grandchildren and have lived here since 1930.

Concord Arthur B. Corey Stow ‘Street Corey Bernice Z. Adams Marlborough

Church Services Resume at First Religious Society

Carlisle resumed church services Sunday morning at the First Religious Society Unitarian with Rev. Brandoch L. Lovely as minister. He spoke on What is the Spiritual Life. Music was led by Donald A. Lapham and choir director Robert W. MacFarland. Sunday school classes were directed by Mrs. Mark D. Elliott, superintendent.

Carlisle First Religious Society (Unitarian Brandoch L. Lovely Donald A. Lapham Rober W. MacFarland Mark D. Elliott

Automobile Density Stuns LA Region

Los Angeles metropolitan area leads in cars per capita with about five vehicles for every four families, signaling high ownership levels across the county and surrounding communities.

Los Angeles Metroplitan

Middlesex County Reports Record Low Short Term Loan Rate

Middlesex County Treasurer Charles P. Howard testifies the county can borrow at 0.29 percent, the lowest short term rate for a government unit since 1946. The $625 000 notes dated September 8 mature November 4, surpassing a prior 0.33 percent seven month loan. The Federal government borrowed $1.5 billion at 1.02 percent, to show Middlesex’s high credit standing.

Maynard Middlesex County Charles P. Howard Treasury Middlesex

Concord Antiquarian Society Hosts Birthday Tea at Museum

The Concord Antiquarian Society hosted a public reception at the Antiquarian Museum on Lexington Road to mark the town’s 319th birthday. The event featured period rooms, flower arrangements by local garden clubs, and a century-old Brooks Cake recipe promoted by Mrs Nathan Brooks. Tea was served and organizers Included Mrs Lloyd Thomas, Mrs Harry Little, and others.

Concord Concord Antiquarian Society Antiquarian Museum Lexington Road Conantum Brooks Nathan Brooks C.lloyd Thomas Harry Little Herbert B. Hosmer Hans W. Miller Stedman Buttrick Stedman Buttrick, Sr Nathan Ysooks Originel Fabian Friedman Robert Bower

Acton Girl Set To Be Inducted At Assembly Program

Miss Dardana Berry of Acton will be installed as the new worthy advisor of Concord Rainbow Assembly No. 53 at the Masonic Temple on Saturday night. She will succeed Miss Marjorie Ogilvie, a local college student, with Miss Doris Glines of Somerville as grand worthy advisor of the Gran Assembly of Massachusetts. No Ginner is to be held this year. refreshments and dancing will follow the exercises as principal and appointed officers are installed.

Concord Acton Dardana Berry Concord Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Marjorie Ogilvie Doris Glines Somerville Gran Assembly Massachusetts

Concord Church Holds Holy Communion and City Events

Holy Communion observed at Trinity Episcopal Church Concord at 8 o clock with Rev William H Clark delivering the sermon. A vestry meeting and Y P F executive session followed in the evening. Rev Charles Russell Peck of New York appeared on a Wednesday night program and spoke of Old North Church Boston damaged by the hurricane. Installation of Concord Council Knights of Columbus No 287 officers will be at Monument Hall Tuesday night. Fire department reported 199 alarms and 154 ambulance calls by Thursday. Rotary program chairmen for the rest of September include Albert M Coffey James H Dee and Robert D Parks.

Trinity Episcopal Church William H. Clark Y.P.F Charles Russell Peck New York Old North Church Boston Rev. Peck Concord Officers of Concord Council Knights of Columbus Monument Hall Rotary Albert M. Coffey James H. Dee Robert D. Parks

Greek mission guest preacher at Carlisle Congregational Church

Rev George A Hadjiantoniou of the Evangelical Church of Greece preached at Carlisle Congregational Church during Sunday morning service. The Greek mission in America is represented. Regular services are not planned this fall. Sunday school superintendent Lawrence Bearce, organist Mrs Herbert A Lee, and choir director William Shumway are named.

Carlisle George A. Hadjiantoniou Evangelical Church of Greece Carlisle Congregational Church America Lawrence Bearce Herbert A. Lee William Shumway

Shea couple leaves Middlesex to relocate to California

Carlisle and Mrs. Fred Shea formerly of South street have quit their posts at Middlesex school in Concord to move to California on October 15. They are currently staying with Mrs. Harold Tompkins on Powell Road, Concord.

Carlisle Fred Shea South Street Middlesex School Concord California Harold Tompkins Powell Road

War prisoners in Korea baptized by Army chaplains

More than 21,000 prisoners of war in Korea were baptized through the efforts of U. S. Army chaplains and missionaries in the prison camps.

Korea U. S. Army

Soaring enrollments strain urban elementary classes

The National Education Association and Educational Research Service report fall enrollments will push overcrowding in cities over 100,000 population. Some 600,000 elementary pupils in 110 large cities face classes of 40 or more, with 110,000 in classes of 45+. Across 95 smaller districts, average class sizes reach 31 to 32.

Washington, D. C National Education Association NEA Educational Research Service ERS Frank W. Hubard Hubbard

Sharp drop in August claims noted in Marlboro report

Total claims for August reached 2 911 a near four percent fall from July per William H Finn office. Exhausted benefits reduced the figures and initial claims numbered 248 in August versus 345 in July. Scattered recalls to work and 97 placed plus 440 agricultural posts show August activity. Job applications declined with 116 openings noted against 103 in July.

Commuting Habits to Be Census Topic

Questions to reveal how many Americans commute will be added to the September Current Population Survey. Su igor Downey of the Census Bureau in Boston explains the aim is to learn if workers live in different counties than where they work. Local interviews will occur nationwide during the week of September 2. Margaret Brockett of No Grafton is listed among local interview staff.

Su Igor Joseph F. Downey Census Bureau Boston Margaret Brockett No. Grafton

Historic Irish estates open to American tourists

Many stately homes across Ireland now welcome American visitors, offering hunt ing, riding and fishing facilities to enhance tourism.

Ireland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board of Id Lott and Thoreau Dren Lowment H. Finner Mavingh Ed Fisher Key Largo Fla Central Station Waldo D. Wilson Carlisle School Committee Charles Evans R. N Sunnynook Nursing Home American Federation of Nursing Homes ST. Mark’s — Grad Col. Newton Wonan’s Union Ronald Cook Dawson Sudbury Concerd Orchestra Coreys L. R. Cohen Jane L. Bell General Electric Company J. ¥. Fill Army Signal Corps American Association of School Administrators NEA Research Division Con Uct
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