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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
3
In a late evening gathering the parish club held an entry event with seven patients credited to a librarian and duties at a local church. The meeting adjourned after a dinner for 28 members at Manning and East Acton with Arnold T. et al.
The Rideout Playground 4-6 group in West Concord enjoyed a lively week with crafts, movies, trips to Harvey Wheeler and May Pole dances. Older girls played softball against Lexington, notable for Pat Spellman’s two grand slams and Marilyn Lawrence’s homer with bases loaded in a 17-7 Concord win.
Concord Lions Club members and guests enjoyed a well attended cookout at the Musktaquid Sportsmen's Club grounds on Tuesday night. More than 350 were present with steak corn salad and French fries on the menu. Past President Leon J Moreau chaired aided by J Edward Holt Edwin F Crosby Thomas Tombeno and others. Guests included Carl Veazie Frank Veazie John Riley Harold Holappa and Raymond Connors Maynard who are leaving for service this week. President Rudolph W Currier led a brief business session and presented Connors and Holappa with billfolds. The next gathering is set for Tuesday August 28 at Ray Harris home in North Acton.
Mr and Mrs Ole Nelson of Russell Street announce the birth of a son on Friday August 5 at Emerson Hospital in Concord.
The Bedford Recreation Committee hosted a well attended Family Night at Page Field with a concert by the Bedford Veterans Administration band. Staff greeted parents and most of the committee attended. An August 27 closing day event is planned.
Acton John A. MacKinnon 22 of Natick remains charged with driving under the influence and driving to endanger after a near-fatal crash at High street and Powder Mill road. Before Concord District Court Judge Pierre A Northrup he pleaded not guilty and requested a three week continuance to August 30. His attorney John W Mahaney seeks to defend him. He is stationed at Hanscom Airport in Bedford.
Mr and Mrs John C Bloom of Rumford Maine announce the birth of a second son Leigh Carlton Bloom on August 1 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carlton Bloom Weston and Mr and Mrs F Wadsworth Busk Concord Also noted is Anne Diskin daughter of Assistant Postmaster and Mrs Martin Diskin 91 Sudbury Road observing her 11th birthday with a small party at home for schoolmates She attends Rose Hawthorne School.
Atty-Gen George F. Fingold and Brig.-Gen Otis M. Whitney of this town attended the funeral services for Chief Justice John P. Higgins at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Jamaica Plain on Saturday morning.
A brief tip explains adding a small amount of paraffin wax to hot starch to prevent starch from sticking to the ironing surface. The note suggests careful mixing and a light touch for smooth ironing results.
Three thousand members of the International Typographical Union from the United States and Canada gather for their 97th annual convention in Boston starting Monday August 15. They charter the MV Boston Belle for a three hour harbor sail and the SS Pilgrim Belle for a shoreline dance at Nantasket Beach, with Harry Marshard and his orchestra providing music aboard both vessels. Local tickets are available through Paul Lassos of TU Local 281.
Rev Richard T Broeg led a summer service at Church of Christ in the pastor’s absence on August 7 in Swampscott. Bedford Grange P of H joined Middlesex Central Pomona Grange picnic at Lake Boone Stow. The next Grange meeting is August 22. The Ball and Chain Club held a beach party at the Sparks summer home in Green Hill Rhode Island with a car trip and clam chowder.
Police report new signs set in Bedford reduce entry road speed to 20 mph while other roads carry limits of 35 and 40 mph. The move aims to calm traffic as residents note changes to commuting and safety.
Richard A. Rhodes, airman second class, U S Air Force, was Airman of the Month in Newfoundland for May. He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert S F Rhodes of Main Street. His father is a Concord District Court clerk and his mother a nurse. Rhodes once captained Acton High basketball team.
Miss Noreen E Donovan of Boxboro Road vacationing at Camp Helen Storrows at Buzzards Bay for two weeks. Noreen is Stow Reporter for Girl Scout Activities and will likely have much to tell on her return.
The Women’s Service Club picnic moves to August 24 at Mrs. Cyrus Kendrick’s Lake Boon home due to Vacation Bible School in session at Union Evangelical Church.
The Grange schedules its next meeting to take place in Town. Attendees will discuss upcoming community projects and confirm event details.
Concord youth Peter Manchuso aged ten, son of Mr and Mrs Tony Manchuso of 13 Walden Street, was admitted to Baker Memorial Hospital after Dr Jack K Holmes labeled his illness possible polio then non paralytic. He had been ill a week prior and remains hospitalized for several days as doctors monitor his spine and leg symptoms. He played in the minors of the Little League this season.
Readers are advised to improve apple pie by sprinkling a few drops of lemon juice on sliced apples before dotting with butter. The tip preserves color and enhances tartness while preparing the fruit for baking.
An early Tuesday meeting on August 16 plans the annual fair set for Town Hall on Saturday September 3. A corn roast hosts at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Stow on Saturday August 20.
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