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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
16
The article notes a committee appointed by TAUROPATON Hae and the commissioner of corporations and taxation will set wage and salary figures. It says final repars will not be ready until June and voters may be asked to approve funds, with plans to sell town housing units when value opportunities arise.
A Concord of H meeting at Bikeley school hall featured a third and fourth degree program. Officers presented the exercises with speakers including Robert Powderly of Pomona master and Deannetté Stensby directing the event at Middlesex Central Pomona West Concord.
A surprise party Sunday at Mrs. NP Smiths Great Road home honored Austin S. Hala of Weston on his 70th birthday. Guest Everett Swartz Jr. of Weston had his birthday recognized too. About 25 guests from Medfield Worcester Lowell Leominster Weston and Brimfield attended.
State wide Easter Seal drive reports Concord has raised 1308 dollars about 93 percent of its 1400 quota. Donations may be sent to Mrs. Jane Tobin at the Concord National Bank care of the bank.
The Stow Civic Club held its April meeting on April 9 in the town hall. A program featured a double quartet from Getege Musical Club and piano solos by the accompanist. Norman Castle announced a nominating committee to propose officers for the next year at the May meeting.
Raymond McCarthy of Great Road celebrated his 12th birthday Friday April 13 with a party at home. Guests included his family and friends Albert Landry Ernest Landry and E C tt, all of Stow, with a special birthday cake.
One hundred seven members and guests attended the Concord high school 1936 graduation class fifteenth reunion at the Sudbury Inn. A program followed the dinner with prize awards, social hour and dancing. President Francis J. Lawton presided. honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Googins and Mr. and Mrs. George Carnie.
Concord Lodge of Elks No 1479 schedules its next regular meeting for Tuesday night April 24 at 8 o clock at B P C E hall with Edward R Kelley installed as exalted ruler to preside after a social hour. The Concord Firemen plan a drawing tonight offering a 17 inch television set to aid sick and injured members of the relief association.
The James J. Mansfield Post No. 188 conducts poppy days today tomorrow and Saturday with veterans stationed at town corners in West Concord and Concord urging everyone to wear a poppy.
Concord public schools including Concord High Peter Bulkeley and Harvey Wheeler will resume classes next Monday morning April 23 following the Patriots' Day vacation schedule.
Dr Lyons heads the National Bureau of Standards microwave division and tests a new atomic clock about twenty millionth second off per day. The cesium based device uses ammonia and a nuclear quadrupole clock in development, with four stages including a portable version for field use by the military.
Archeologists unearthed a Roman era grave in Denmark dating to mid third century BC. The female burial includes rich Roman art objects suggesting limited Roman reach beyond their core provinces, challenging ancient travel narratives. Institutions and scholars weigh lost histories and possible links to northern migrations.
In Washington DC, agriculture researchers test an electric trap to kill European corn borers. The first generation moths are destroyed, but the second generation flies over and under the 6000 volt grid unscathed. Experts suspend recommendations pending further study.
New York State registered 3 882 155 motor vehicles in 1950, equating to one vehicle for every 38 feet of pavements in the state highway system.
A dense list of meetings and events for Friday through Wednesday in Concord. Church gatherings, Rainbow Girls, Mas on Temple activities, Selectmen and Grange sessions, clubs, Elks and IOOF, Red Cross volunteers and Republican club, Rotary luncheon, and church sales.
The Bafta Club of the Church of Christ Congregational met at Mrs Clinton E Martin's home with Mrs Robert D MacDonald presiding. They voted a five dollar donation to the Cancer Society and organized a food sale for Saturday May 19 to support the church fair.
DY Peck of Boston has graduated from the machine school in Endicott New York and is assigned to IBM Boston sales and service office. He accepted a position with the company and will work in the Massachusetts location.
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applicants for automobile mechanic positions in Washington DC area agencies. Salaries range from 2450 to 2900 dollars yearly. Experience required varies from 60 months to 3 years depending on salary level. No written test. Apply via Local Secretary H O M Helsher in Concord or through Civil Service regional offices or the Washington DC office.
Mrs James H Mac Naughton visits daughter in Philadelphia. Six babies baptized at Church of Christ Congregational with Rev Marvin L Derby officiating and new members welcomed. Mr and Mrs John Burgyone move to Marshfield after selling Fletcher road home to Mr and Mrs Alert Osborn and Miss Helen Sherry of Cambridge. Osborns to move into their new home soon. Bedford Woman's Community Club sets June date for annual scholarship tea.
Miss Ann Tuleya of Binghamton New York reduced her weight from 186 to 130 pounds to qualify for the Women's Marine Corps. After months of dieting her second enlistment application was rejected for lacking four of the 18 natural teeth required.
The poem celebrates the arrival of spring with robin songs bluebirds and dawn light. Dorig M Childs Sudbury notes days grow longer green shoots appear and maples blush while hills hold lingering snow as nature awakens inviting all outdoors.
The Bedford schedule lists O E S officers installation at Town Hall at 8 p m. Blood Donor Day at Red Cross Junior High Auditorium from 1 to 7 p m. Church of Christ Senior Choir rehearses at Leila Blake's home at 7 45 p m. Grange Old Timers Night at Town Hall 8 p m Tuesday events include Bedford Progressive Club at the clubhouse 8 p m Ladies Auxiliary A L at Town Hall 8 p m and Bedford Civic Club meeting at the clubhouse 8 p m.
The Red Cross calls Concord donors by telephone as it expands its capacity to meet blood needs. Prospective donors are urged to call Red Cross Headquarters at 259 to set up appointments and help ensure civilian defense readiness.
At the Harvey Wheeler School last Thursday night Curtis B. of Framingham spoke on "School flaws as its effects: Chik er and Parents" in the auditorium. E. Sheehet presided and the next meeting for officer elections was set for May 10.
West Acton hosts whist party organized by Mrs Bert At Nee Abe ug and St Peas est Acton. Special prizes go to Cyde Hays of West Acton and John Guiney of Hudson. High scorers include S Gidney Mrs E Ployart McCruddefi Gruber Belleville M Webb G Hatch Wm Huntoon Nellie Frye John Buono G Carney Co Klufts Frank El Gid Mrs Weert Rivas Dui oa and A Wetherbee.
Concord Last Wednesday and Thursday fifth grade science classes visited the Museum of Science in Boston under teacher Elmer Karle. Students toured exhibits including a plane turbine model and a telescope show while using check sheets to record ideas for school science projects.
Notice lists job exams at the Boston Naval Shipyard for positions such as Anglesmith Automatic, Lithographic, Cement Finisher, Locksmith, Optical Tester, and Machinist. Applicants will be rated by examination results with no written tests required. employment duration and selection timing to follow.
Eight local youths are reportedly involved in examinations at No. 114 West Consortly, with references to April 27 and the Commonwealth Avenue headquarters in Concord.
Fragmentary notes list Bedford residents joining or already serving in the military. Mentions include Atterbury in the U S Army, a Patrolman Mr McMahon, and James Son in the U S Army with the Aly Porce song. References to Charles Bieile from Concord and others in baseball, basketball, and navy duty appear, with local addresses and training locations in Bedford and Boston.
Reported note indicates annual election of officers will be held. Details on date time or location are not provided in the readable text. The message appears to request guidance or follow up on the election process.
Fragmentary caption notes Sylvia Stone Miss and her sisters listed as daughters of Mr Hang Wanhatalo in an unclear genealogical item with limited readable context.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 13 year old John J. P. turkeys on a Boston Post Road board. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
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