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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
8
Attorney General Fingold delivers a 1955 North Bridge speech urging vigilance against Communist subversion. He recalls Concord 1775 and warns that only unity and determined defense can secure enduring peace, arguing for action to preserve American freedom.
A Hooked Rug Exhibit directed by Mrs. John Fletcher showcased rugs by club members. Items included Cross and Roses geometric grill, Filigree geometric floral, Frost Oriental, Whipple geometric needlepoint, Dowry floral, Maltese Oriental, Southern Belle floral, Queen's Desire floral, Omar Oriental, Promise of Spring floral, Carnation table mat, and Gill antique floral.
Acton Concord Lincoln Carlisle and Bedford auxiliaries gather Tuesday April 26 at 2 30 p m at First Parish Unitarian church. After business a drama Operation Cherry Red directed by Heddy Kent features Peg White Sue Black Nan Green and others with tea by West Concord group and a record turnout planned.
Bedford announces the birth of their second child and first son James Michael Stander born April 10 at Emerson Hospital. Pvt. Paul Powderly, former Concord High School football player and son of Richard and Powderly of 166 South Road, completed basic training at Fort Dix and is now stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas.
The Bafta Club held a Guest Night supper at the Church of Christ with Dr. Peter Shih, pastor of the Chinese Mission Church in Boston, as speaker. His talk addressed whether Communism can succeed in China.
Bedford firemen under Chief Richard S. Dodge reported a busy week with grass and brush alarms. A house party was listed at Mrs. Margaret Collins home at 215 Great Road under the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. A rummage sale is set for Saturday, April 23 at Town Hall, sponsored by First Parish Church. Co chairs are Mrs. Lewis G. Webber and Miss Abigail Bacon. All are welcome at 10 a.m.
Mr and Mrs William J Smith of 389 Concord Road welcomed their second child and first son on April 8 at Emerson Hospital.
Sudbury Auxiliary Police held its monthly meeting at Town Hall on April 18 with fourteen officers present in uniform. Basil Clair led a drill session, Arthur Clark served as instructor, and a pistol team is planned. Five more auxiliary positions are open. interested men should contact CD Director Devol or Chief John F. McGovern.
Acton P T A meeting drew a large crowd in the new school cafeteria with Vice President Mire Roland Mac Ewan presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Elsie Oaks Barber of Concord spoke on How to Be Happy Though Human. A nominating committee chaired by Calvin Gaebel Mrs Henry French John Goddard announced a May officer slate. A cabaret and dance for the scholarship fund is set for April 29 at the Bauninard Memorial Auditorium. A ham and bean supper was moved to Saturday April 23 at the West Acton Baptist church not the school cafeteria.
The Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranth Chapter will hold its next meeting May 20 at the town hall. Degree work is planned for the June meeting. Winona Rebekalis conferred a degree on John B. Stewart of 72u Central street West Acton last evening. Norma Smyth led the collation. Bans of marriage read for first time at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church for Joyce Irene Limoges of Wetherpee street Acton and Patrick Jeansen of West Concord.
Local delegates selected for the legion auxiliary state convention to be held June 2 3 4 at Swampscott are Mrs Kay Nedza and Mrs Dorothy Rood.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jacob Janericco of Windsor avenue West Acton on the recent death of her brother Edward Curran.
The Mission Rosary Circle met at Le gion Hall Monday evening to arrange the coming communion breakfast on Sunday May 15. Mrs Earl Abbott of Webber road hosted the 1940 Club dessert card party last Thursday afternoon with prize winners Mrs Irvin M Puffer and Mrs George D Fraser.
Sudbury civil defense director James Devoll and deputy Frank R. Wasson met with the Board of Selectmen Finance Board and police and fire chiefs to review Commonwealth plans for Sudbury as a new member town in Sector 10 of Area 1.
Sudbury residents face questions on the planned Sudbury Lincoln Regional School including curriculum, music, sports, algebra, and vocational education. John F. McGovern, State Supervisor of Secondary Education, will speak at the Center School on April 25 at 8 30 p m outlining curriculum ideas for a regional school and addressing secondary education needs.
Residents attend a morning church gathering as The Wo First Pari plans an election day event and discusses by laws and home planning. The article notes interest in purchasing more property and assessing worth, with a focus on local participation.
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