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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
19
A fragmented Easter devotional recalls the dawn sky aflame with light and the promise of eternal life. The text urges prayer and devotion as Easter day draws near, centering on faith in Christ and the hope of heavenly life through Him.
Campaign volunteers report a successful drive with 19 587 raised toward a quota. L Ramsay praises donors and supporters for their generous efforts. Lincoln and other communities boosted participation with over 3200 givers contributing.
A torn clipping references Mrs. Mar Arthur White Sjostedt and Mrs. Igh ting at P school with Tufts College speakers. It notes a church service at St Michael's id and a Sunday sermon by Thy preacher, with unclear details about hosts and attendees.
Colorful band leader Ray Dorey will helm his orchestra at Concord's Company H 182nd Infantry 150th anniversary ball Monday night at the State Armory. The event closes Patriots' Day festivities in the city.
A week of local observances and meetings in Concord and West Concord includes Holy and Maundy Thursday services, Good Friday union service at First Parish, a DeMolay meeting, and a Rod and Gun Club event. Easter sunrise salute at 5 30 a m and military ball at State Armory.
Mr and Mrs Leon ard H Kie ley of 138 Great Road announce the arrival of their fourth child and second son Kevin McNaught Kieley born April 5 at Symmes Arlington hospital Grandparents are Waldo F McNaught Bedford and Leonard M Kieley Lexington The father works for Whitney Coal and Oil Company in Concord.
Well built 8 room house with tile kitchen and 112 baths for sale in South Acton. Includes a garage and a lot of 150 by 150 feet with 5 more acres available if desired. Contact Tel Acton 3-4456 for details.
West Concord Woman's Club held its annual meeting at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury on April 8. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs. Earl B. Wheeler andVice Presidents Mrs. Emery B. Loring and Mrs. Sten G. Nyberg, along with secretaries, treasurer, federation secretary, auditors, directors, and a nominating committee.
Concord Grange No 150 and Shirley Grange plan a joint meeting next Tuesday evening at Shirley Hall. On Wednesday April 21 at 8 PM Harvey Wheeler School hosts Middlesex Central Pomona for State Officers Night with Lieut Gov Sumner G Whittier as speaker and Polish dancers from the International House Boston providing entertainment. Mrs Josephine Hall will give greetings with Clayton M Morse replying. refreshments to follow.
Marine Pfc Thomas E Croke son of Mildred C Croke Bedford 184 South Road landed on Iwo Jima with the 3rd Marine Division during Operation Flag Hoist. Memorial services were held for the over 4000 Marines and Sailors who died in 1945 to take the island for use as an American airbase.
The piece notes television trials of the Breakfast Club on a night slot failed, while simulcast with the morning format revived it. It credits natural morning-television cast chemistry for success and predicts a brighter future. CAPITOL releases include Marguerite Piazza and Gordon MacRae in Naughty Marietta and Billy May with operetta favorites.
Mrs Milo P Hnilicka of Holden Woods road spoke at the Concord League of Women Voters open committee meeting on April 7 detailing Czechoslovakia under communism from its sixth century history to modern oppression. She urged vigilance and faith in freedom.
Two Memphis wrecker operators argued over who should tow a wrecked vehicle, but a third firm arrived and completed the job, ending the dispute.
West Acton Bishop Eric W. MacKenzie of the Boston Archdiocese administers confirmation to 52 boys and girls plus two adults at St Elizabeths of Hungary Church. Assisting clergy and Notre Dame sisters from Waltham aided as sponsors and altar servers assisted during the service.
Lieutenant Governor Sumner G. Whittier of Everett will be principal speaker at the Middlesex Central Pomona Grange State Officers’ Night on Wednesday night, April 21. The Harvey Wheeler School in Concord hosts the meeting with Worthy State Master E. Gerry Mansfield of Peabody among attending officials.
Recent appointments to the Bedford finance committee include Walter E. Bragdon of Springs Road Charles W. Kespert of Great Road and Anthony P. Pickman of Dudley Road for three years Other board members are Fred A Keough Jr William J Walsh Jr Gilbert Oakley Jr Fred P Greenwood Horace N Mathers Herbert W Smith Albert J Berry town accountant and John F Brown chairman of assessors
The Church of Christ Congregational hosted a Lenten service on the topic Jesus Trial in His Being Misunderstood. Rev. Richard T. Broeg of Swampscott will speak on Good Friday at 7 30 p.m. Rev. W. Walter Hall of Carlisle preached last night. Pluto, the ninth known planet, was discovered March 13 1930 at Lowell Observatory.
Trained attendants with timetables travel literature and general information mingle with crowds at British railway stations offering walking information desks. BUY U. S. SAVINGS BONDS.
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