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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
3
The Sud-15 Club sponsors a floral exhibit by Horace Thompson and Ree McMurtry at Town Hall on Tuesday. Viewing runs from 10 to 9 with supper at 7 p.m. The event features original trans and flower arrangements by local pupils.
A large Easter themed birthday party celebrated Dicky Downing’s fifth birthday last Saturday. Redcote School organized the event with Easter eggs hats and a jelly bean game. Attendees included Audrey Whittle- Grey Byron Hand David Scott Hanky Scott Tony McDon nin Susan Gar Leger Stephen Ferguson Ray Betsey and others in finery with thrifty decorations and centerpieces assisted by Mrs Rich.
Health officials report an estimated vaccine series cost per child around 20 dollars with possible added fees for administration. The discussion centers on total expenses and the impact on families amid a nationwide testing initiative.
A 1955 fund appeal explains contributions to MS c/o D R Gage, treasurer, 8 Bedford St, go to the Massachusetts Chapter of the National MS Society. Funds stay in Boston for two local clinics and support New York research toward the disease’s cause and cure. For questions contact Mrs Howard C Kent at Intervale Farm Concord 164.
Lincoln Town House hosts a rummage sale sponsored by St Josephs Sodality on Thursday April 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Items may be left April 20 at the Town House. co chairs are Mrs Thomas J Carney and Mrs Harold Buckett.
Sudbury firefighters faced a busy period with multiple fires and near incidents from April 8 to 10. Chief Albert St Germaine tackled a car blaze on Massasoit Avenue, a brush fire on Powder Mill Road, a grass fire on Butler Road, and a dump blaze, while other alarms involved a Tower at Nobscot misreport and leaves burning near the Evans House. The department warned of high fire danger with a 100 burning index and urged caution with incinerators before dawn or after dusk.
After 42 years in Concord Austin D. MacRae retires effective April 1. Edith Abbott will join with MacRae Furniture of Sudbury to take over the Walden Street shop on May 1. The store begins a large sale with 20 to 75 percent discounts.
Concord Rainbow Assembly holds initiation at the next meeting Saturday April 16 at 7 PM in the Masonic Temple. Doro thy Fiske, worthy advisor, presides. Sunday members attend the annual service at West Concord Unison Church at 10 45.
The Women’s Union will present the program Plays, Plots, People and Peeps at 8 p.m. Thursday April 21 at the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Dr and Mrs Robert Illingworth of Clark University will stage the show with Mrs Clarence Olsen as hostess. The public is welcome.
Albert Busszewitz of the Massachusetts Audubon Society spoke on Signs of Spring at the Sudbury Woman's Club meeting. Garden clubs joined as guests. Speakers illustrated spring flora and fauna with slides and exhibits including cocoons, salamander eggs, and shrimp. Scholarships were awarded to Barry Hill and Marilyn McGovern. The Colonial hooked rug exhibit opens April 26 in Sudbury Town Hall with a luncheon and tea events.
Concord area births announced for Emerson Hospital include a daughter to Ralph and Mrs. Gillis of Lowell on April 5. a son to Robert and Mrs. Freda of Lexington on April 6. a son to Louis and Mrs. Bunker of Westford on April 6. a son to Allan and Mrs. Waine of Maynard on April 6. a daughter to Alfonse and Mrs. Krysieniel of Maynard on April 6. a daughter to Ronald and Mrs. Row of South Lincoln on April 7. a son to Joseph and Mrs. Bemis of Maynard on April 7. a daughter to James and Mrs. Pannell of Carlisle on April 7. a son to Joseph and Mrs. Macine of Maynard on April 8. and a daughter to Robert and Mrs. Wilson of Littleton on April 8.
Funeral services were held recently at Maynard for Cornelius X. O Connell a retired Massachusetts Reformatory officer. Mr and Mrs Nicholas J Sottile of Waltham are parents of a daughter born last Sunday at the Waltham Hospital. Mr Sottile is formerly of Concord. Mr and Mrs Harold I Judkins of 16 Assabet Avenue West Concord are at the Thoreau Nursing Home in Concord where they will be glad to receive cards and good wishes.
U S Army veteran Donald Mulcahy returning from service in Japan and Korea has been visiting neighbors since coming home. He is the son of George Mulcahy of Belknap Street.
Clarke's Market at 13 Thor eau Street has been sold to the Salfone family who plan to keep the oldest local market open evenings beginning Monday.
Miss Eleanor Whitcomb of 12 Middle Street has been drawn as a traverse juror for May 2, according to the board of selectmen.
Rev Hyland T. Richmond, pastor of Evangelical Free Church, will preach Sunday morning on The Living Christ and evening on Stop Look Listen and Get Going.
Mr and Mrs Parker Vanderhoof of Wood Lane Acton center announce the birth of their first born son Robert Alan.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Earl Vail of 404 Central Street West Acton are parents of a boy born April 6 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Firemen have answered several grass alarms in recent days, according to Chief H Stuart MacGregor.
Mrs Morri son acted as hostess to open the program and welcome attendees. The event featured a brief introduction and remarks setting the tone for the proceedings. Attendees included local residents and community members interested in the program's goals.
Sudbury Town Hall hosts Friday and Saturday performances April 15 and 16 at 8 30 p m to aid the Sudbury Community Council and the Players Scholarship Fund. William Perry directs a cast including Wilbur Prichard Mrs Thomas V Cahil Mrs William Grey Mrs John T Griffin and others with Troop 1 Boy Scouts running the soft drink raffle. Proceeds support the Camp Fund for Sudbury children.
Carlisle deSuze a Boston radio master of ceremonies spoke on Flight to Africa before the Merrimac Production Credit Association at Union Hall Wednesday night. Sunday services at First Parish Church were well attended with Easter lilies donated to shut-ins. Woman's Branch Alliance meets this afternoon at Rockland road home of Mrs Charles Cann with Mrs James Lovering as co host. election of officers led by president Mrs Fred Robbing.
A note explains platinum wire is used to fuse delicate electrical instruments because it can be drawn very fine to melt the fuse at very low predetermined currents, labeled as "Spirow" in the illustration.
Boston reports at least 475000 New England school children to receive Salk polio injections this spring. Plans were activated after Ann Arbor announced success. Regions await shipments to begin inoculations. most first and second graders will get free immunizations under current plans. Massachusetts may start April 25 for 225000 pupils as schools close for vacation.
How ard Spain of Homeville Virginia began with a $15 loan 14 years ago and now guards about $500000 in Confederate money and bonds around his home. His prized piece is a $1000 Virginia bond with coupons intact, a rarity second only to Duke University’s similar specimen. He also owns a $1000 Florida land secured bond, a near-unique item beside the Confederate Museum’s $500 Florida bond.
A towel bar is described as a simple makeshift holder to keep trays upright inside a cupboard. The tip suggests repurposing common hardware to organize kitchen storage.
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