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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

7

M H S Students Earn Leadership Awards and Girls State Selection

Mary Spratt and Mary Grigas receive honors for leadership and scholarship at M H S. Spratt wins state and lodge prizes for outstanding leadership in school and community. Grigas chosen to represent M H S at Girls State at Bridgewater State Teachers College. Variety Show tickets on sale May 2–3 under Paul Ryan. Principal Frediano Mattioli attends Framingham conference on developmental reading.

State Association Maynard Lodge of Elks Mary Grigas M.H.S Bridgewater State Teachers College Mary M.hs American Legion Auxiliary Paul Ryan Frediano Mattioli Framingham State Dept. of Education Mattidli Harry Passow Columbia University

Emerson hosts tense high school game record loss

Readable fragments describe a high school basketball game at Emerson with Concord and Ander Kenzie involved. The text notes a home run like score moment, mentions visitors and locals, and a final line of mixed digits.

Emerson Concord

D BOY 00 Attends I and Is a Division

A fragmentary line notes a person labeled D BOY 00 attending an I division event in what seems like a Vermont setting. The readable text provides limited context on roles or outcomes. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are stated in the legible portion.

Marlboro Maynard Baseball Game Postponed to Monday

Marlboro High School will open its season Friday at home against Notre Dame of Fitchburg. The Marlboro Maynard Midland League clash at Ward Park has been postponed to next Monday afternoon at the same venue.

Marlboro James Honen Notre Dame Fitchburg Maynard High School Ward Park

Maynard Tennis Club Plans 1956 Season

Maynard town youth tennis groups organize for inter town play in 1956. All boys and girls aged eleven plus may join for one year by buying a membership card. A meeting for interested parents and children is set for Crowe Park on April 28 at ten o clock. rain date follows.

Maynard Maynard Tennage Kursonis Massachusetts Crowe Park Maynard Girls’ Tennis Association Denise Murphy Judith Manning Karen Crandell Carol Brayen Maynard Boye’ Tennis Association: President, Paul Crotty Charles Walsh Clark Smith David Nevala

Bedford bowling leagues shift to new Bedford alleys

The Bedford Bowling League will roll Thursday nights at the new Bedford alleys next season. Mill Dam League also bowls there on Mondays. West Concord plans Wednesday sessions next year at Bedford and may return to a team basis. Manny Garcia enters two teams in diocesan Holy Name Tolloffs on May 27 in Boston. Hughie Miller leads the Maynard League with a 102 average and Barbara Heigmann tops the Maynard gals. Mill Dam banquet planned at Elks Hall on Monday. Tony Delsie leads the league with a 105.20.

Concord Bedford New Bedford Mill Dam West Concord League Elkshall Manny Garcia Boston Hughie Miller Barbara Heiigmann Maynard Elks Hall Tony Delsie

Bedford Opens Modern Bowling Alley With 16 Lanes

Bedford: Theodore Silvester of Page Road opens a new modern bowling alleys on Great Road featuring 16 lanes with automatic pin setters and a refreshment room run by his daughters Lorraine and Marjorie. The building includes an inter-communications system and indirect lighting for 80 players and 40 spectators.

Bedford Theodore Silvester Page Road Great Road Lorraine Marjorie

Rival Plants Schedule Bowling Matches At Acton And Cambridge

Maynard The Acton Plant of the Dewey Almy Chemical Co plans to schedule bowling matches with the Cambridge Plant soon amid rival employee pride. At Tutto's Alleys in Maynard, Otto Lampinen topped events with a 340 three string and 101 average, Stan Piecewicz had the top single string 125, all organized by the Aero Club the plant's social and recreational group.

Maynard Acton Dewey & Almy Chemical Co W. R. Grace Co Cambridge Tutto’s Otto Lampinen Stan Piecewicz Aero Club Red Sox Fenway Park

Maynard-Arthur Best Buys Prepares For Village League

Maynard-Arthur's Best Buys details a June start with at least two league games weekly and Sunday games in May. The nine Team Village League features a strong field with four playoff teams in August. Notable roster members include Fred Wasilik Ed Gallagher Al Kulevich Hank Nowich Bob Jones Jim Duggan Holly Howes Slabysz Neimi Gange Jensen Sluyski Dintino Cobb Byers Wirtanen. Art Wirtanen and John Perillo manage the club and fans are urged to attend when the season opens.

Maynard Arthur Fred Wasilik Ed Gallagher al Kulevich Hank Nowich Bob Jones Jim Duggan Holly Howes Slabysz Neimi Gange Jensen Sluyski Dintino Cobb Byers Wirtanen Art Wirtanen John Perillo

Concord Citizens Committee Plans Banquet for School Teams

A Concord meeting led by Chairman John B Bartolomeo discussed a testimonial banquet for Concord High School indoor track champions and the basketball team. The event may be at the Rod and Gun Club with date to be announced.

Concord Concord Citizens Committee John B. Bartolomeo Concord High Rod & Gun Club

Two youths arraigned in Concord on auto charges

John W. Codding III 26 Elm Street faced charges of driving so as to endanger and improper turning signal. He paid 20 and 5 dollar expenses on two complaints and the case placed on file. Edward W. Hughes Jr 2068 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord was charged with speeding and following too closely. He pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty on both complaints. Police Patrolman Ralph P. Thomas testified. The accident occurred when Codding attempted a left turn from Main Street into Dee Road causing Hughes to skid into a snowbank near a home occupied by Mr and Mrs Sam L. Ogan. No serious injuries. The house suffered corner damage.

John W. Codding Elm Street Noto Pierre A. Northrup Edward W. Hughes, Jr Commonwealth Avenue West Concord Ralph P. Thomas Concord Codding Dee Road Iain Hughes Sam L. Ogan Cod Cing R Ing Kit

Maynard Men Eye College Gridiron Roles with Boston College

Maynard alumni Maynard Al Kulevich and Jimmy Duggan are competing for spots on the Boston College Eagles football squad during spring practice. Al Kulevich earned a letter last fall and is seen as a likely regular, while Duggan was the top scorer for Maynard high in 1954 and played on BC freshmen last year.

Maynard al Kulevich Boston College Eagles Maynard High School Jimmy Maynard High

Walden Opens Trout Season Draws Large Crowds

Walden pond drew crowds as the trout season opened on a Saturday. Notable catches included Joe Szulesski of Cambridge with a 21% inch brown trout, and multiple anglers from Malden, Woburn, and Medford posting several fish including many browns and rainbows.

Concord Walden Pond Walden Street Concord Turnpike Joe Szulesski Cambridge Lee Faucher Leonard Thomas Harry Dixon Dave Connolly Malden Bob Berndt Ed Johnson Woburn Medford

Good Reports By Employers Of H S Girls

Concord reports from several employers on the progress of Concord High girls in the cooperative clerical program. The notes cover abilities work habits and personal characteristics with favorable results and valuable experience gained by the students.

Concord Concord High Harvard Trust Theresa Fraticelli Lincoln Laboratory Bedford Patricia Burris Diana Cole Louise Harrow Crossman Claire Knapton Marilyn Marabella Ann McGovern Carole Olson Beverly Robinson Middlesex Institution For Savings Marjorie Watt Minuteman Chevrolet Ellen Harvey Hansen MacPhee Frances Flannery Utica Mutual Insurance Company Vesta Bearce Barbara Campobasso Barbara Jordan

Boxborough Town Meeting Sets Primary Agenda and Votes

Boxborough held a special town meeting during the presidential primary at Town Hall. Four articles were discussed including $1200 for snow removal and $175 for the Lake Walden swimming program. Voter turnout was 51 with 42 Republicans and 9 Democrats. Eisenhower led GOP votes, Stevenson led Democrats, and McCormack received one.

Boxborough Town Hall Planning Board Lake Walden Dwight D. Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson McCormack

Maynard Opens Home Season Against Clinton Friday

Maynard high baseball teams lists veterans from last year and C.Y.O. nines for the Midland League title pursuit as they host Clinton Friday afternoon at John A. Crowe Park. Southpaw Johnny Kulevich and right-hander Jimmy Luker lead the pitching staff with Dick Jones behind the plate, while Captain Dave Crotty Phil Williams Bob Kane Ralph Martino and Dick Carlton anchor the lineup along with Pony League callups eager to prove themselves.

Maynard St. Bridget’s C.Y.O Maynard High Clinton John A. Crowe Dick Lawson Johnny Kulevich Jimmy Luker Dick Jones Dave Crotty Phil Williams Bob Kane Ralph Martino Dick Carlton Pony League

Benefit sale for Children’s Hospital planned in Boston

Mrs F Wadsworth Busk of Lowell road serves on the committee for a charity sale benefiting Children’s Hospital at Botson. The event runs Thursday April 26 through Wednesday May 2 at 669 Boylston street Boston from 10 a m to 6 p m daily.

Rod and Gun Club Holds Meeting in Concord

Concord Rod and Gun Club conducted a regular meeting led by President William J. Ryan. Election results pending. A well attended fishing breakfast was held at the clubhouse last Saturday. Pistol shooting awards were won by Ted Roth first Charles Miller second Elmer Rankin third and Dick Turtleter fourth. The club reports 233 total members including 101 Concord 49 West Concord and 83 out of town members.

Concord Concord Rod & Gun Club William J. Ryan Ted Roth Charles Miller Elmer Rankin Dick Turtleter West Concord

Examinations At Acton School May 7 To May 1

Acton junior and senior high students will take unit examinations covering six weeks of study during the week of May 7. Report cards for the fourth marking period will be issued May 15. Principal Raymond J. Grey attended the 33rd annual conference of principals at Framingham on April 16 and 17.

Acton Raymond J. Grey Acton High School State Teachers College Framingham

General Radio Glee Club Concert at Belmont Methodist Church

The General Radio Glee Club presents its fifth annual concert at Belmont Methodist Church on Friday April 27 at 8 15. West Concord plant members are in the chorus with Mrs and Mr Leo R Gillis of 269 Main Street West Concord announcing birth of Judith Ann on April 15. Senior Youth Fellowship of Trinitarian Congregational Church meets Sunday at 7 30 with Barbara Scherer as worship leader and Richard Curtis as discussion leader.

General Radio Glee Club Belmont Methodist Church West Concord Leo R. Gillis Main Street Judith Ann Trinitarian Congregational Church Barbara Scherer Richard Curtis

Building Fund Drive Opens for Emerson Hospital

Concord announces a 10 day fund drive from April 27 to May 7 to raise 385000 for a new wing boosting Emerson Hospital capacity from 60 to 85 beds. Twelve area towns participate with pledges over three years. General chairman Harding A. Greene. vice-chair Franklin R. Johnson. hospital corporation president Gilbert M. Roddy.

Concord Emerson Hospital Building Fund Harding A. Greene Franklin R. Johnson Hospital Gilbert M. Roddy

County meetings announced for May events

Carlisle area listings show a May 1 fruit growers twilight meeting and May 2 egg producers short course in Littleton. Also May 2 goat breeders and associated fruit growers meetings, May 5 county 4-H achievement day, and the Lincoln horse show at Lexington.

Carlisle Fruit Growers Egg Producers Littleton Associated Fruit Growers Lexington Lincoln

Birth of Twins at Emerson Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles A House of 1 Harrington Avenue welcomed twins born April 20 at Emerson Hospital.

West Concord Charles A. House Harrington Avenue Emerson Hospital

Concord Graduate Joined Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Dena Ferran, a recent Concord High School graduate, is among 32 Bern ard College students elected Phi Beta Kappa. The national honor society selects members with exceptional scholarship records, recognizing academic achievement.

Concord Concord High School Dena Ferran Bernard College

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