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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1960
Page
13
Elson of West Conday hosts a confidential chat with the St. Guild at the K of C after a five year tenure. He reveals readers’ letters and signatures guiding local press letters to the editor. Files show unread letters, a monthly flow, and a May installation for a new group.
An experienced worker joined the economics department in Middlesex County, part time eligibility noted in Illinoisan university context. The fragment also references Port Washington residence, a family, and local arrivals with names and ages, but many details are garbled.
The West Concord Woman's Club executive board met at 91 Central Street. They scheduled a spring rummage sale at Harvey Wheeler School for April 30 and the annual meeting at the Old Mill in Westminster on April 28.
Carlisle A speaker from Crumlin Farm South Lincoln will address Unity Club members at their April 21 meeting. The session starts at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs William Megowen Russell street with Mrs Frank S Berry presiding. Members work on the April 30 rummage sale at the church and last night attended the dairy banquet at Union Hall.
Willow Rebekah Lodge holds a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at West Concord Union Church with Hortense Locke presiding A Dutch Auction was held at the last meeting and a Neighbors Night is planned for May 2
Area residents enrolled in spring adult education courses at Massachusetts Aububon Society's Hathway School of Conservation at Drumlin Wildlife Sanctuary include Everette L. Francis of Maynard Douglas Pitman of Sudbury Miss Joanne Dagdigian of West Acton and Mr and Mrs Francis Walsh of Cochituate.
Concord Players present Kiss Me Kate at the Veterans Building May 5 6 7 with Virginia Kirschner Sud bury as director David Edgar Concord music director and Neta Barker Wayland as choreographer Tickets on sale at Stop & Shop Richardson's Concord Music Shop or by reservation with local contacts.
E K Swigart director of Community activities for Massachusetts Audubon Society will address Boxborough Garden Club at the Congregational Church Monday April 18 at 1 30 p m He will show a color film on attracting birds to the garden highlighting feeding nesting in woodlands and the birds color and song The film covers feeders food plants cover and shots of birds that can be attracted and their role in pest control
Newborns born to parents living outside Concord are recorded for Emerson Hospital. Daughters arrive to William Gail in Sudbury on March 28, Paul Vadeboncoeur in South Acton on March 29, Robert Nichols in Sudbury on March 30, Arthur Mills in West Acton on March 31, Harold Christensen in Stow on April 1, L J Petka in Carlisle on April 2, and Robert Davidson in Lincoln on April 3.
Concord announces the engagement of Arlene Carol Cooper to Jans J. Carlen. Arlene is Brandeis junior and Vail-Deane alumna. Jans J Carlen of Monsen road attended Amherst and Tufts and is pursuing a Brandeis doctorate. The couple plan a June wedding.
Fire safety guidance warns decorators to avoid smoking where paints are mixed and to ventilate rooms during painting. Rags and oil soaked materials should be stored in a closed metal container or disposed of to prevent spontaneous heating and flare ups during Spring Clean Up Week.
In Maynard, the April meeting at President Mrs. Morgan Foley’s home featured H Thurston Handley Jr of Middlesex County Extension Service as guest speaker on Spring Bulb Information. Slides of Holland flowers accompanied the talk and members received Extension leaflets. tea was served by a hostess committee.
Concord Lib rary curators present a collection from Harvard’s Concordiana including Louisa May Alcott first editions Flower Fables and Mosses from an Old Manse. The display features Thoreau manuscripts and letters by Emerson and Hawthorne, with Sturgis and Sidney correspondence.
Warren Carsten nears hostess for Lincoln Garden Club monthly gathering with the theme Know Your Federation. Panel speakers included Mrs B Howard Spicker Middlesex district director and Mrs Edward L Richardson conservation chairman.
The Stow Women's Association will hold its annual luncheon meeting at Sea and Surf Restaurant in Framingham on Tuesday April 26 at 1 p.m. Members should reserve with Mrs Alvin Fletcher at TW. 7-2501 by Saturday April 16.
The article urges citizens to invest in U S Savings Bonds as a patriotic financial move, highlighting government backing and long term security. It notes campaign rhetoric and appeals to civic duty without detailing specific investment figures or dates.
The Greater Framingham Mental Health Association holds its annual meeting April 25 at 6 30 p m in Pine Hill School near Routes 27 and 14 Framingham. A beef dinner precedes a business session at 8 p m with five discussion groups on community mental health programs for various age groups and agencies. Members from Framingham Natick Millis Westboro Sherborn Sudbury Stow Marlboro Ashland Southboro Wayland Holliston Hopkinton Maynard attend. For dinner reservations contact Miss Myrtle Coldwell in Millis.
Members of the Ball and Chain Club held a rummage sale Saturday in the church annex basement to fund annual projects. Proceeds fund a new projector for church use and manse repairs. Lloyd and Mrs Martin chaired and receive commendation for their work.
The Alabama seized 69 Northern prizes valued at 6.5 million dollars during 11 months of Civil War hostilities, reflecting the vessel's impact on naval warfare and Union shipping.
A chocolate mint birthday cake decorated with guests names from the party. Make a two layer cake per Deluxe Chocolate Mint Cake Mix directions, spread cream frosting, tint pale pink or light yellow, reserve half cup frosting for contrast. Write each child’s name on the cake with a pastry tube.
Sudbury announces a cake sale by the Little League on April 23 at 10 a m to be held at Sudbury Drug Store. The notice notes Denmark’s share of bacon butter and eggs in world trade as context.
A reader asks how to handle a jealous girl friend who follows and restricts him. The reply urges self discipline, explains when to be present or quiet, and suggests kindly addressing her behavior and offering help. If she won’t change, end the friendship and keep commitments.
Acton Garden Club met at Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse with president Mrs. David May presiding. Mrs O W Swenson of Arlington spoke on Herbs for Flavor Fragrance and Pleasure demonstrating mint leaves jellies and horehound candies. Guests included Littleton Gardeners. Mrs Thomas Park announced an April 25 workshop hosted by Mrs Marvin L Tol.
The Ladies Sodality of St Bernard’s Church meets at Rose Hawthorne School after a devotional at the church led by Rt Rev John A York. Richard D Elson editor of the women’s pages of a Boston newspaper spoke and was well received. A coffee social followed.
Sixth annual missionary conference at Carlisle Congregational Church ends with documentary A Cry In The Night. Speakers include Velma Hegarty of Child Evangelism Fellowship New Hampshire Rev Harry Percy of Sudan Interior Mission Rev Robert Finley of International Students Inc. Teen Ager Rally held Saturday and Chinese missionary supper Friday evening plus Get Acquainted Supper Thursday. Coffee hours and evening services attract many attendees.
UPI reports Chemical Week that aerosol laundry starch in push-button cans is being test marketed by at least three companies in the East and Midwest. National distribution will follow. Both vegetable and permanent plastic starches are offered and work on wet or dry clothes.
Tillie Taylor writes on Easter joy rooted in forgiveness through Christ while offering family friendly tips. The column blends religious reflection with practical activities for children including dyeing eggs and a baked ham sauce recipe. It also promotes homemakers club membership and tips for spring health and kitchen organization.
New York report shows average American spends 42 percent more on personal health than five years ago. Doctors services cost 34 cents, hospitals 23, drugs 20, dental 15, eyeglasses 8. Women spend more than men on health, $111 versus $77.
Mr and Mrs Roderic J Procaccino of 8 Marion Road West Acton announce the birth of a son on April 2 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. An early day Pony Express ad sought riders described as young skinny wiry fellows not over 18.
The Carlisle board of selectmen will hold a regular meeting at Gleason Public Library Friday at 7 30 pm with Chairman Merrill Hobart presiding. Discussion may cover a possible special town meeting and a larval spraying plan at month end. Residents may call Hobart to opt out.
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