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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
3
The Girl Scouts completed packing 20 kits for overseas friends, securing materials and cash investment. Baby jackets and used garments were allocated to kits, with weighing at 4210 cents per kit and shipment expenses funded by the American Ice Committee. The effort wrapped up near a date in late April, highlighting teamwork and dedication.
The Concord Rainbow Girls Assembly will hold its next regular meeting on Saturday night April 24 at the Masonic Temple. Members recently attended services at the Congregational church in Carlisle to observe Rainbow Lake Missman, worthy advisor, was present with about 75 of the assembly’s 100 members attending.
DeMars Street resident Billy Gallagher the famed blind mascot of the Haly Cross basketball quintet was a guest of honor at a Worcester testimonial to the team held last evening. The 4H Helping Hand Group met at Calvin Coolidge School with progress report on sewing and cooking projects set for May exhibition. William Johnston once star third baseman of the Maynard T T is under treatment at Baker Memorial Hospital.
Citizens praise fire station crews for patience and courtesy during the campaign period, noting their helpfulness and steady service as a mark of local dedication.
A high mass of requiem was held at Sacred Heart church in Cambridge for Edward A. Viering 48 formerly of Richardson's Drug Store who died suddenly last Sunday. He lived in Belmont and leaves a wife and two daughters. He belonged to Concord Red & Gun Club Mill Dam Bowling League and was a life member and past exalted ruler of Bristol Lodge Elks in Connecticut.
Public schools will close this Friday for late spring vacation and reopen Monday morning April 26. Misses Elvira Greene and Jeanie Mariani attended Nelson Eddy concert at Symphony Hall Sunday evening. Senior Class sponsors Old Fashioned Dance with Jones Brothers Orchestra in George Washington Auditorium this Friday evening.
High school notes recount a trip by Maynard Chapter Honor Society officers and members to Marlboro High to witness inductions. Attendees include Jane Dockerty Veronica Nowick Veronica Kryseniel Audrey Olsen Shirley Wilcox Sophie Novik Gloria Novick Jean Stein Janet Klemo la Patricia Murphy Dorothy Chernak Alice Koskela Anne Zaniewiski and John Clayton under Miss Wilson supervision.
Archbishop Richard J. Cushing waste paper salvage drive set for Saturday. Householders should place tied bundles on curbs by 8 a.m. for collection to aid charity efforts.
Miss Dorothy Cutting performed with the Boston University Chorus at Symphony Hall during the annual Easter concert featuring Mendelssohn's St. Paul.
At the Stow Garden Club meeting held at Mrs. Wilfred Kitchells home members heard a talk on African violets and saw plants she raised. Plans discussed for the Flower Show at Union Evangelical Church June 9 from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Fred Strong chaired the show committee. A maple tree for Stow Center Common was approved to replace last years removed tree. Next meeting May 4 at Mrs. Clifton Pletcher s Crescent Street with speaker Mrs Amelies Nemiccolo on Rock Gardens. Past president Mrs Ethél Bartholomew died April 5.
The first in a series of food handling courses led by State Sanitation Officer Karol S Wisniewski of Ayer will be held on Monday April 26 replacing the 27 date. Movies will show proper sanitation methods and a general discussion will follow each session. The Polish American Club invites all to Saturday evening socials with weekly attractions and baseball tryouts for all players regardless of nationality or religion. Stan Sikorski coaches the proposed nine, aiming for the finest in the region. The Busy Bees 4 H girls at Roosevelt school held a meeting then played games and enjoyed a musical program. Bill Johnston ex baseball star and clerk at Tom Kings is convalescing after hospital treatment. Mr and Mrs Thomas E King traveled to Vermont to visit their son Womian King and family, former West Acton residents.
The Nashoba Teachers Association met Monday at Bolton Federated Church for its regular meeting and dinner. Guest speaker was Mrs Margaret O Shea from Fitchburg State Teachers College. Members from Bolton Carlisle Harvard Littleton and Stow attended.
Stow Red Cross drive chaired by Mrs. Wallace Lambert aims to end this week with all returns recorded. Hale high school contributed $18.00 and Pilot Grove school $10.25 as part of the ongoing effort.
The South Acton Couple's Club will hold a costume party and parents night at the South Acton Universalist church on April 21. Costumes should be simple for game participation. all are welcome. Transportation help available from James Maglione Acton 212 4. Committee members are Mrs Dorothy Braman and Fletcher S Hyde.
Acton P. T A conducted its April meeting Monday evening at 8 15 in Blanchard Hall with President Theodore G Williams presiding.
Paul H. C. Eche donated land to the Girl Scouts in Sudbury to build a clubhouse behind the Goodnow Library near the Boy Scouts cabin. Sudbury Associates Inc. formed to raise funds. President John C. Hall, Secretary Mrs. Harold E. McMurry, Treasurer Mrs. Everet Gile. Construction starts after substantial funds are raised. Community supports the project.
Concord Council Knights of Columbus held a regular meeting at Peter Bulkeley School. A first degree was conferred on several new members led by Grand Knight Paul B. LeSage. A guest lecturer, Acton David Tin Hla from Rangoon spoke about rebuilding war‑damaged YMCA funds.
Concord public schools will hold a Friday class for the annual spring vacation and will suspend classes until Monday April 26.
Concord business leader Donald J. MacRae of the MacRae Company receives exclusive New England representation for R. C. Banker Co of Detroit, furniture advertising specialists. The organization is focused on the furniture field and is a charter member of the National Retail Furniture Association.
Snow along Sudbury roads collects litter from passing motorists bottles, rusty cans and papers. Residents who pick up and dispose of the debris face a nasty, deliberate misdemeanor if they fail to do so.
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