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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
17
Mr Read, a Raytheon radio engineer and Navy veteran, shares a life of painting, modeling, and building a television set costing under two dollars. He and Nancy enjoy several hobbies while he volunteers in the local brotherhood of radio operators and adapts their Susen home.
The Sudbury Young People’s group and Elizabeth’s Episcopal church plan a dance at the Sudbury hall Wednesday evening November 29. The Francis Powers orchestra will provide music after previously performing in Surrey towns. Miss Eleanor Johnson chairs publicity with Stephen Howe and Miss Jie Piper as co chairs for refreshments. Lynnie and Peg Johnson handle orchestra engagement.
Mr and Mrs L Roy Hawes spent two days in Augusta Maine last week where Mr Hawes represented the National Grand Lodge at the fifty fifth Jubilee of the Annual Maine State Grange.
Sudbury couple Doris Marion Johansowat ter of Waltham parents and William A Pitts of Sudbury united in a candlelight wedding at Piety Corner Chapel in Waltham. The bride wore white satin with lace and a bouquet of white flowers. The groom served in the Army and is a Suffolk University junior. After a brief honeymoon, they will reside on King Philip Road in South Sudbury.
Weekend visits in Sudbury as Mr and Mrs William Edgerly spent time with relatives including Mr and Mrs Stuart Edgerly. Lynn plans for Mrs William E Downing to visit her brother and sister in law Frederick W Mowatt. Dr Bruce Brown will hold Friday office hours at the Public Health Nursing Association HQ on Pokonoket Road. Barbara Eaton to serve as hostess at East er Slope Inn in North Conway. Christmas holiday schedule and staff changes noted for local schools with Owen B Kiernan appointed as superintendent. Mary Lou Foss returns to nursery training classes in Boston after student teaching.
Local officials schedule a public hearing to discuss a dispute about garage construction on Soln Road. The hearing addresses property concerns and potential zoning or code issues affecting nearby residents.
Bedford plans youth activities with a town registration day held Saturday. The first junior high gathering occurred Monday for boys and girls, with plans for sports, choir, and other activities. Committee director Henry I Isner seeks local help and funding. Mrs Hunt and Robert Primmerman lead girls and boys programs.
West Concord man's Club met at St Concord Union church with Mrs William T Maen presiding. After business, two one act plays were staged by members of the Woman's Club and West Concord Woman's Club. A Maynard repeat is planned for January. refreshments followed. Meeting likely December 17.
An Altus man complained of privacy invasion after city police forced a door in a hotel room and pulled him from the tub. They delayed long enough for him to put on robes before taking him to a drunkenness charge.
Service for Sgt. Peter C. Powers buried at Mt Pleasant Cemetery Sudbury followed by military honors. Powers son of Mrs James H Powers of Needham formerly of Concord Road Sudbury, killed in the Battle of the Bulge December 8 1944 with the 345th Infantry Regiment 86th Acorn Division. Veterans from Needham led the interment procession with Sudbury Post American Legion and William J McDonough post directing the color guard and firing squad.
Rev Alfred Stiernotte of Borton will serve as supply pastor at First Parish Unitarian Bedford for December. He previously led churches in Vancouver B C and in city Utah and is a graduate Rowe Pa vard College. Mr and Mrs De Nutt Cambridge announce the birth of a son November 29 at Mowe Auburn hospital. Mr and Mrs John Di Burgoyne Fletcher Road announce the birth of a daughter Gail Gretchen November 26 at Emerson Hospital Concord.
The notice recommends red squill as a safe pest control option for rats and mentions Antu as another possibility. It warns to keep Antu away from dogs and other domestic animals.
Beatrice Sunderland Jordan 1948 remembrance notes express community respect and spiritual tribute. The piece honors her church and civic influence and includes a newly dedicated poem Recompense reflecting belief in divine return and consolation for bereaved friends. It references probate proceedings for Margaret G. Kelley and Maynard County, with court notices and dates.
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