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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
15
A local spelling bee at Lord Ford School selects a champion to represent the school in a larger regional event. Dorothy Lord, six years old, from 143 Great Road, with siblings Judith and another sister, is among contestants and will compete at the auditorium.
Several Bedford residents took part in the old high school operetta H M S Pinafore among David Jones and Watson in the class of with lead and chorus roles. Charles K Yeremian conducted the Concord orchestra with Yeremian in the chorus.
Concord star ts a 12 hour home nursing course Monday April 30 at 7 p m in the Visiting Nurse Room of the old Concord high school Stow street Concord Mrs Rodney Pratt will teach the class which may run as five evening sessions Enrollment is limited and open to women by calling Red Cross Headquarters Concord 259.
A large Pierce barn at Lincoln Center, now owned by Lincolntown, was destroyed in an early Sunday fire. The building, insured for 10 000 dollars, drew the Concord Gire fire department at 4 45 a m. Chief Edmund W. Giles led most of the force back to the station at 7 30 leaving a watch of firefighters. The house about 300 feet away was doused to prevent sparks from igniting the roof.
Mr and Mrs William H Arnold of 42 Great Road Bedford announce a daughter Meredith born April 18 at Emerson Hospital Concord Mrs Arnold former Barbara Eleanor Elder of Lexington Mr and Mrs Edward Frederick West of 88 Fletcher Road have a daughter Linda Joyce born April 12 at Emerson Hospital Concord Mr and Mrs Charles T Rutherford of 10 Bonair Avenue rejoice at a son Philip Albert born April 16 at Emerson Hospital Concord Mrs Rutherford is Elaine Albert of Lexington A list of Albert and Rutherford family connections follows.
Bedford local members of the Old Concord Chapter D A R are reminded of the next meeting on Saturday afternoon May 5 at the Chapter House in Concord. Several Bedford members are charter members of this organization.
Concord firemen responded to a Mullin residence oil burner fire on Willow Street led by Col. Otis M Whitney of the 182nd Infantry M N G who visited Wal tham Headquarters Company. Lea gue of Women Voters plans discussion at 15 Derby Street West Concord tonight. Court Our Help of Christians members attend Peace Rally in Boston next Tuesday with Bishop Cushing as guest speaker.
New arrivals at Emerson Hospital in Concord include multiple births. Mr and Mrs John A Perkins of Dedham welcome a son born April 18. Mr and Mrs Richard Petersen of Concord greet a son born April 19. Mr and Mrs George Wetherbee of South Acton welcome a daughter born April 19. Additional families from Boxboro, Concord, Bedford, and Forge Village report sons born April 19 to 23.
Bedford residents Thomas Tuck and Phyllis H. Tuck seek permission for occupancy of 99 and 101 Old Bill Rica Road by three families for one year from April 1 1951 under a protective by law. The house will revert to two families after the term. Public hearing set for Thursday May 3 at 8 p m in the selectmen's room Town Hall.
Miss Catherine Cecilia Murphy daughter of Mrs. George Murphy of Concord Road South Lincoln and James F Burke Jr U S Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs James F Burke of Litchfield Conn were married at St Joseph s church South Lincoln Rev Edmund J Rowan officiated The bride wore ivory satin with lace mantilla veil and long train Maid of honor Miss Jean Murphy and bridesmaids wore yellow and pink gowns The best man was John Burke with ushers Jerome Smith Lawrence Cros Joseph Hladick Raymond Angier and Alan Thomas A reception followed at the Domine Manse Bedford Burke is posted to return to Litchfield where she teaches physical education The couple meets their future after his Marine service.
Vienna zoo veterinarians treat Bella the citys only female hippo with a hormone salve to bolster maternal instincts for a second birth. Bella previously killed her first newborn within hours after birth last fall.
Tab the cat, age 25 in Parkersburg West Virginia, reportedly holds a local longevity and fertility record. Mrs Mattie Bowman says Tab has produced 76 kittens over seven years while remaining a capable mouser though aging slows her.
Concords Assembly for Rainbow Girls presents a talent show on Saturday April 28 at 8 pm directed by Mrs Harold Smith West Concord Emcee Judy Hamblin Acton features a DeMonny boys fashion show and a short play Thursdays at Home Betsy Brooks Beverly Chaffee Shirley Craig Diane Davidson Anne Knudsen Jean MacFar lane Beverly Porter Pat Porter Marilyn Simms director Elizabeth Melloon Marilyn Wear will sell candy Tickets from Rainbow girls or at the door All invited to view the efforts of both boys and girls.
Mr and Mrs Robert T Connel and children of ouek ville have moved into Mrs Annie Mara's home here Mrs O'Connell is the former Betty Powderly daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Powderly of South road Bedford Sergt Flora DeMeo US Marine Corps a veteran of long service with the Marines during World War II is presently visiting local relatives and friends while on furlough having recently returned from Korea Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs Agnes Toomey Flynn 57 Arlington who died Sunday Among her survivors is Miss Elinor M Flynn who teaches the third grade at the Harvey Wheelers School in West Concord Her funeral was held yesterday at Arlington.
Sudbury Massachusetts residents join the State Federation Arbor Day on Saturday April 28 at the State Federation Reservation South Sudbury beginning at 2 p m. About 200 seedlings will be planted by Federated Clube members with tools provided by the State. Water electricity and meals may be available weather permitting.
Concord Academy plans two annual scholarships for girls through 12th grade. The Susan Hurd Warren Fund provides half tuition, while the Gordon Scholarship offers 250 dollars. Exams are scheduled for Saturday May end at 9 30 a m at 72 Main Street. Applications go to Mrs Livingstone Hall headmistress.
A Diamond Co produced a 1882 device called Drunkard's Match to extinguish flames when the stick burned to a point, aiming to shield drinkers from burned fingers by self extinguishing the flame.
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