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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
9
Rudolph F King urges careful road conduct as September designated School Month. He cites high highway risk, asks newspapers to publish safety rules, and lists 8 key directives for children and motorists to prevent accidents.
Shoe manufacturers in New England focus on low and medium priced lines as demand remains price driven. Field notes buyers respond to price rather than availability while inventories stay lean and orders aim for 60 to 90 days. Upcoming fairs in Chicago and New York are expected to generate Easter and spring 1949 orders.
Butter prices fall in multiple chains with top grades down four to seven cents in several cities. New York stores cut med four cents after yesterday's two cent cut, bringing top grade to 79. Sete pound in today. Chicago chains lowered prices seven cents last Saturday and some stores offer top quality at 75 to 78 cents per pound.
Paul Vincent Dee Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Paul V Dee of 72 Bedford Street observed his third birthday anniversary on Tuesday He is the eldest of two Dee children Mrs Dee is Helen Virginia Mattson and Mr Dee is a correction officer at the Massachusetts Reformatory
Officers of the People’s Fellowship of St. S Church in Lincoln were inducted last Wednesday evening by Rev. Morris R. Robinson. Incoming officers include President Jonagon, Vice Presidents Cullen Cobb Spooner Parker, Recreation Keith Rice, Recording Evelyn Gordenchuck Ward, Corresponding Ann Giles, and Treasurer.
Concord notes three week registry results listing 429 registrants including 18 year olds and various veterans and non veterans. Appreciation extended to volunteers such as Mrs Emily W Peters and John Kennedy who donated the sign for Selective Service.
Fragmentary OCR item notes high bed occupancy in nervous and mental wards and a separate 85 percent figure tied to tuberculosis control but readability is too weak to extract full names places dates or contextual details.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced librarian examinations for federal positions in Washington D C and nearby areas. Applicants must pass a written test and meet education or training requirements, with salaries around 2974 to 27 a year and related qualifications.
John Fitch first ran a boat powered by steam on a pond near Davisville Pennsylvania in 1785 and later tested it on the river.
The U S Department of Agriculture Civil Service Examiners announce a proba tion permanent opening for Farm Management Supervisor P-1 2074 and P-2 3727 a year in the Farmers Home Administration. Applications due to the Executive Secretary U S Civil Service Examiners 6816 Market Street Upper Darby PA. Senior applicants may waive age limits for veterans. no written test required. college degree in agriculture for P-1. experience may substitute. Local post office info available.
Readers are urged to collect all used cooking fats drippings and grease and turn them in to meat dealers who pay by the pound. The article notes how small amounts from many homes add up to a significant quantity of fat.
Fragmented job notice outlines that applicants need at least one year of successful agricultural leadership experience. Summary notes supervision, farm management, and credit guidance as part of advising individual farmers on loan amounts and farm operation.
The New England Tape Co Inc at 0 Tower Street raises hourly wages effective Monday September 20. President Sanderford Brown says rates are increased voluntarily to offset living costs and will be aligned with comparable certifications and employee needs.
A garbled report describes a prison recovering a canined unit and an item described as a Fenian phrase, with references to Maine and Washington state, a Kansas ban, and costs for storage. The text is unclear and lacks concrete names or dates.
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