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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
1
A jumbled column mentions anniversaries, applicants and officers, a $17 673 goal, Easter Seal drive, and various social notes. It references meetings, a youth program, a birthday, and a political club planning a move, with scattered names and locations.
Concord Players stage Angel Street the Victorian thriller by Patrick Hamilton opening April 29 at the Veterans Building. Directed by Carol Farnsworth with Helen Mears as leading lady the cast rehearses for four performances through May 1.
Ernest A Hoey a guard at the Massachusetts Reformatory went on trial in Middlesex Superior Court charged with receiving articles from convicts to take out of the institution.
The Brooks School Parents Association will sponsor its annual spring clothing sale this Saturday April 10 at the Veterans Building from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m. The public is welcome for a fine array of bargains with Mrs John Bygrave and Mrs Julian Tolman in charge and a large group of workers named in the notice.
The board announces Roger F. Duncan of Upland road Wes Concord and Berkeley Wheeler of Musketaquid road have been reappointed to the general building committee. Their terms effective today April 8 for two years.
The Mikado enters final week of rehearsals under Charles K. Yeremian. Shows run Friday and Saturday evenings April 9 and 10 in Wells A Hall Auditorium at Concord High School with a 25 piece high school orchestra plus several professional musicians. Contact cast members to purchase remaining tickets.
Al fred Litle of the Registry of Motor Vehicles spoke on the point system at a Tuesday law enforcement lecture in Concord. The program, titled Progress of the Point System, continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the courthouse with six towns participating and only two more lectures scheduled after this week.
Concord Police Chief Robert E. Kelley reports the Alcott School near his home was broken into Friday, the second break in a year. Some cash was taken. article values were not listed. Entry was gained by smashing a window in the south wing.
Concord speaker Julian W. Ballou addressed the Rotary Club about his hobby collecting and photographing mushrooms. He shared color pictures and offered a graphic account of the subject with president Charles R. Voigt presiding.
About 40 Concord business people will form teams of two to visit peers in a quickie membership campaign for the Chamber of Commerce. They meet at Colonial Inn on April 13 for a luncheon and report back at 5 30 p m. Prizes will honor the top teams. The drive, proposed by U S Chamber official Jeffrey Hammel, seeks active members to fund and support local economic and civic interests. The Chamber's associate membership costs 10 dollars. Charles W. Allen is the treasurer.
The Beta Sigma Phi committee schedules a Coffee Gallop on Monday April 26 at 9 to 11 am at 48 Walden Street in Concord. Admission is a small donation and transportation is provided if needed. Contact Mrs D B Williams at Concord 444 weekdays 11 am to 1 pm.
Joseph B Harrington former mayor senator and ex representative spoke on freedom of speech at the regular K of C meeting in Monument Mall Tuesday evening A question period followed where he discussed Senator Joseph McCarthy The Knights spring communion breakfast is set for April 25
Concord dispatch notes Hawthorn2 Chapter Order of Eastern Star to install new officers next Wednesday evening April 14 after a supper at Masonic Temple. Mrs. Sue Jackson of West Concord retires as worthy matron. The chapter marks its 59th anniversary this month.
Concord outlines a Patriots Day program with sunrise salute by Independent Battery at 5 30 a m breakfast at Colonial Inn, 10 a m dedication of Rose Hawthorne School, 10 30 a m track meet at Emerson Playground, 2 p m parade via Stow Street and Old North Bridge, 2 30 p m exercises with Lt Gov Whittier, 3 45 p m parade review, 5 p m retreat at Emerson Playground, and 8 p m Company H ball at State Armory.
Concord Rotary Club noted makeup credits by Dr. Charles H. Duston James H. Dee John J. Flannery at Maynard Charles B. Hall Lexington Morton R. Seavey Amherst A Glenn Simm Belmont W Bruce Pirnie Newton guest speaker Pete Nichols Fort Myers Florida and W Stuart Allen Fort Eustis Florida Visitors included Frederick K. Johnson Charles McDonald Winfield Caouette Clarence Smith Cambridge William Frye Weston High School attendees were Peter Rice Samuel Richards and John Wheeler.
New arrivals include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert R McWilliams of Roskindale formerly West Concord. A son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lesage of Maynard born April 1. A son to Mr and Mrs Ralph B Miller of Sudbury born April 4.
Concord marks Patriots Day with a sunrise salute and a day long program. Highlights include a Rose Hawthorne School dedication by Archbishop Cushing, a bridge ceremony with Lt Gov Whittier, a track meet, and a 8 p.m. military ball at the State Armory led by Captain Maurice Dee.
Concord hosts an annual Good Friday union service for local Protestant churches at the First Parish Meeting House on Friday April 16 at 8 o'clock. Guest speaker is Paul Harris Jr former Friend's leader now of Littleton.
A concert by the renowned young pianist Kochian was held Sunday evening at the Rose Hawthorne School Auditorium. The Guild sponsored the event with Mrs. Henry C. Duston as general chairman and Mrs. James R. Doherty of Bedford assisting as president.
Concord monthly gathering of Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will be held April 12 at 7 30 PM in the Masonic temple. Worshipful Master Ralph G Burstad of Liberty Street will preside and the program will be announced.
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