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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
6
The Worcester Lines and Marlboro terminal offer special buses to Boston Braves night games. Fans can buy round trip tickets and reserve stadium seats for 7 o clock departures and immediate return after games.
Marlboro resident Ronald White 18 son of Mrs Helen T White of 159 Main Street has been accepted for enrollment at Boston University School of Business Administration and will start studies in the fall. He is a Marlboro High School graduate of 1948 and works part time at the A and P store.
Marlboro born newspaperman Marlboro Joe Mitchell Chapell died Tuesday in Miami Florida. He spoke at a Rotary Club program as a guest speaker and was renowned for his humorous stories and as author of thirty books.
Marlboro resident Kellagher Kelleher was sworn in this morning at the State House as the new representative for the Ninth Middlesex District in the General Court. He succeeds Norman F. Wellen, who resigned to take a probation officer post at Marlboro District Court.
Southboro event organizer Mr. Howes lists volunteers Mrs Alsedeh Burley and Mrs Walter-Sowa along with Mrs John Boland and Mrs C. E. Baker to run the blood unit at a Marlboro street location. The blood collection unit will set up in Southboro in July to serve the community. Buy U.S. savings bonds.
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The wedding occurred in Waltham on Monday at noon with about 75 guests at the Inn for the breakfast reception. The bridal party wore pale yellow gowns and pale blue flowers, and spring flowers adorned the head table in the large dining room. After dancing, the couple left for their honeymoon, while relatives and friends shared further remarks. Mr and Mrs G D Sheasley of Toledo, Ohio, visited the Inn overnight and recalled Ford connections, including a Model A anecdote about a car trip that impressed Henry Ford.
Mothers of Acton Troop s announce a town wide food sale on Saturday May 6 to fund two scouts attending the National Jamboree at Valley Forge this summer. Center chairmen and an Acton PTA representative lead a committee as a court of honor is set for the town hall evening. A telephone bridge party is planned by the Acton Woman's Club for April 12.
In a reported gathering the ais group of Indians including Cherokees performed a Feast of the Mis at Te sian ewan, drawing attention to cultural activities.
Maynard Miss Jennie Nancy Scaltrito became the bride of Peter Ruggiero last Sunday afternoon at St. Bridget's church. Rev Fr Caher officiated at 2 30 with 350 guests from Maynard, Littleton, Boston, New York, Needham, Concord and Waltham. The bride wore ice blue satin and lace with a heart cap veil and training gown. The ceremony featured organist Theresa Wasiuk and soloist Paul Zincale. The couple will reside in Harrington Avenue West Concord and plan a Mexico California wedding trip. The groom is a farmer and livestock raiser.
David Bentley plans to donate a pint of his blood on May 1 at Sudbury Town Hall using the Bloodmobile. The event echoes wartime plasma donations that saved lives and supports ongoing blood drives to aid leukemia and accident cases.
A large turnout filled Sudbury Town Hall for a special town meeting on April 13. Five articles were considered with two sparking discussion. the school budget was increased by 5000 but later rescinded, and a request to use up to 12000 from available funds to cut the tax rate drew no action. Additional articles approved expenses for road investigations and extended lighting systems. Moderator L Roy Hawes presided and adjourned the meeting around 9:30.
Bolton assessors set this town's 1950 tax rate at 41 50, up 1 50 from 1949. State Tax Commissioner Henry F Long approved the new rate, according to Chairman Paul Adler of the local board.
Andrew H Hepburn of Lowell road was appointed chairman of the Old Manse committee on Monument street. The property linked to the April 19 1775 battle at the Old North Bridge has been owned by the Trustees of Public Reservations since 1939. Hepburn succeeds Russell H Kettell. James L Cann is the fiscal officer and Mrs Motion A Barker is the custodian.
The Alpha Phi Be ta Sigma Phi group will meet tonight at the home of Miss Madeline Fitch on Rine Hill road.
New arrivals include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Earl C Sparks of 117 North Road at Emerson Hospital. A son born recently to Mr and Mrs Anthony Lentine of Woburn, formerly Hancock Street. Mrs Lentine is Emily Ricardelli. Sidney E Marshall and wife of 3 Shawsheen Road announce a daughter born April 10 at Emerson Hospital. they also have daughters Judith and a son Arnold.
The Concord lodge of Elks to hold its next meeting at B P O Hall on Main Street Tuesday night April 25 at 8 o'clock. Edward F Sheehan the newly installed exalted ruler will preside and the program will be announced.
Walden Royal Arch chapter holds its monthly meeting Monday April 24 at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. High Priest Ernest R Flachsbart will preside and the program will be announced. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday services for all ages at 11 a m and 7 80 p m with a Billy Paign opening at 9 35 a m. The minister will deliver a sermon and music by the Young People’s choir during evening service.
Acton Mrs J Henry Engman announces prize winners from the recent art exhibition at the club house. High school group winners are 1st Carol Spinney, 2nd Dawn Richard, 3rd Irene Lehtinen. Grade school group: 1st Judith Gornwal, 2nd Lorna Liebfried, 3rd Brenda Fletcher. Judges were Fetcher Adams of Littleton and Donald MacKaye of Littleton and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The club hosts a telephone bridge and canasta party on April 29 with many notable hostesses signed, including Mrs Winthreap, C and Robert Woodbine, Rob McGarigle, Richard Callahan, Walter B Perrault, J Henry Engman, and others.
Acton plans a Cub Scouts crafts and hobby show at the town hall on Saturday April 22 from 1 to 9 PM. The program includes hourly entertainments and awards for advancing Cubs. Den mothers and committee members listed oversee displays, refreshments, and supervision.
The record notes services on Sunday April 2 at 9 30 a m for all ages and 11 a m with Mr Barber speaking on The Spirit Of Judith Heyliger The meeting includes boy ships leaders and a call on the church in their group planning aims.
Parish notices list services and classes for April at Trinity Episcopal Elm, including a 10 45 a m service with pre primary at 60 Main, a moral sermon by George, a holy communion program, and devotional sessions. The Rev Edwin B speaks April 9 30 a m with classes for ages through 7 p m, Chiara Guild monthly meeting and committee gatherings noted.
The Stow Parish Youth Group plans an April 26 program featuring musical skits and a guest speaker. Tickets are available through Unity Clubs Group members. The event at Stow Parish aims to raise funds with performances by the Youth Group and attendees from Gordon Tufts School and North Millon America.
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