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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
13
A fragmentary note discusses SFOR cancer support and Massachusetts programs. It mentions education, doctors, and early diagnosis, urging more donations and involvement to aid research and operations. The text is incomplete but centers on fundraising and medical education efforts.
Government grants about 1.24 billion dollars fund cancer research facilities and staffing. The program aims to improve surgical techniques, educate professionals and the public, and accelerate discovery of potential curative elements to supplement or replace current treatments.
The document outlines tiered monthly kilowatt hour charges with varying rates such as 5 c per KWH at higher usage and 4 c per KWH at lower usage, plus per month minimum charges from 30 to 75 KWH and discounts up to 10 percent. It notes a 75 cent minimum charge and indicates scale changes by usage.
At the Arlington District Meeting held at Robbins Memorial Library on April 7 the $10 000 bequest to the Boy Scouts of Sachem Council Arlington District was announced to develop Camp Oak in Bedford The fund enables basic outdoors training for Scouts across the council territory and preparation for District Camporees and Campo vals as well as summer camping at Camp Sachem Antrim NH Scouts will begin improving the site on April 24 under the Develop ment Committee led by Hollis B MacDougall Frank Doran and Willis E Munroe Leaders will identify tools needed contact leaders or the Council Office Arlington for information
Bedford The Woman's Branch Alliance held its annual meeting and luncheon at the First Parish Unitarian church. Luncheon committee included Mrs John H Lord and Mrs Charles T Kimball. Officers elected for 1948 were President Mrs John H Lord Vice President Mrs Lewis G Webber Secretary Mrs George M Chapney and Treasurer Mrs Lucy W Pfeiffer.
Bedford Waul Revere Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a public installation in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Officers installed included Florence A. Brolin as worthy matron and Walter B. Brolin as worthy patron with a full slate of trustees and associates. A supper followed with members and friends present at the Church of Christ.
Concord Lions Club schedules a regular meeting for Tuesday evening April 27 at 6 30 following supper at a West Concord restaurant. The program will be announced and the club plans several activities to be announced later.
Bedford marks seventh anniversary of Mr and Mrs Francis C Livermore. Church committee named for planned expansion includes Richardson Hemminson Isner Ingall Berry Grave Smith Pike Laws and Rev Mack. Police chief Sul livan celebrates 25 years in Bedford service. Local patients and social notes, public health week activities at the school, and American Legion Auxiliary members honored at the Boston Radio Quiz with 85 percent share.
The Bedford The Parent Teachers Association sponsored a Military Whist party at the School Auditorium with twenty one tables in play. Mr and Mrs Gordon C Duff led the event assisted by Robert Jackson of Cambridge. Earl S Atwood oversaw tickets and committee members included Mrs Vincent A Fay Mr and Mrs William C Skarda Mr and Mrs M Bernard Webber Jr Hubert W Dunstin and Mrs Louis H Smith. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roderick D MacLean Mrs J Earl Dick Mrs Salvatore Al bani Mrs Orlando Palmari and Mrs Thomas Johnston. Proceeds will help cover Children’s Fair expenses to be held in May on the school grounds.
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