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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
12
A discussion notes that farm income fell about 30 percent since 1947 amid rising costs. It argues for continued abundance in food and fiber to prevent shortages, while calling for policies that cushion farm income and adapt to shifts in labor toward nonfarm goods production. It emphasizes agriculture remains key to national supply and global standards of living.
The Concord EmbLEM Club hosted a rain disappoint chicken barbecue at Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club house. About 200 attendees enjoyed outdoor cooking and indoor service with games for children. A club meeting led by Mrs. Rose Hamilton is planned at BPOE Hall at 8. Plans for a rummage sale are under way.
Mr and Mrs John C Lambert have returned from their wedding trip and reside in Concord. They wed September 8 at Trinitarian Congregational Church. A Middlesh School party welcomed new teachers and parents of new boys entering this week. The Friendly Service Sewing Group meets September 27 at 9 30 am and the Woman's Union exchange at 10 am. Underground natural gas storage has seen 343 million spent with 65 million more planned over three years.
Concord's adult education program prepares for a new year starting October 2. Registration for September 24 and 25 runs 7 to 9 pm with no tuition for residents and a one dollar registration fee. Classes meet 20 weeks with Tuesday and Thursday evening schedules including clothing and crafts, with driver education starting February 12. Call Thomas Dillon at the high school for details.
The State Department reports an 8.8 percent rise in passport applications in the first half of 1956 versus 1955. Housewives led issuance, totaling 26.7 percent, with 352,745 new or renewed passports issued out of 372,027 requests and 19,282 denied for incomplete information. New York State issued 82,320 passports. Western Europe attracted 142,558 travelers, with the British Isles the top destination at 39,227.
Acton notices announce the wedding of Louise Harnoiy of Needham to Ed Mund Curley of Arlington Street West Acton on Saturday September 29. A large chicken barbecue at South Acton Congregational Church will run September 22 from 4 to 7 pm rain or shine. A mission opens for one week at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton starting September 30. An Ice League rummage sale event is planned September 22 at 10 am at Acton Congregational Church. Funeral services were held.
A dam tour at The Dalles Oregon halted when a guide accidentally pressed a push button triggering the evacuation siren. No injuries were reported as visitors were escorted to safety and the incident prompted a safety review.
A Newton based trucker crashed at Route 62 and Route 2, the Concord Turnpike, last Thursday about 4 pm, snapping a utility pole in two. Municipal Light Plant crews repaired the line for several hours, traffic was slowed, and police assisted. No injuries reported though minor truck damage occurred at Accident Corner. Foreman George T. Barrett Sr led the light crews.
Marlboro- William H. Finn reports a slight rise in unemployment insurance claims for the past week totaling 304, up 13 from the prior week. There were 59 new claims, 245 continued claims, and 249 job openings with 213 unfilled and 45 new positions. 131 people began work in area apple orchards and 30 in other work. Applications numbered 41 and 12 counseling interviews were conducted.
Judge Charles G. Kelly suspended sentences of several women on petty charges Tuesday because the detention home was filled. He said it certainly speaks well of the police department.
Mrs Martha E Hathaway widow of Joseph H Hathaway aged 99 died September 13. A former Marlboro resident she lived with daughter Mrs Carl Anderson in Saugus. She leaves daughter Mrs Miles Murray in Miami six grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Born Thomaston Maine June 1 1857. Funeral held Saturday at Fullerton Funeral Home Saugus with burial in Rocklawn Marlboro. GIVE TO THE RED CROSS.
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