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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
8
Six groups discuss a mutual aid object to speed disaster response. The idea is that when a disaster strikes, neighboring chapters would supply help, equipment, and materials quickly and efficiently.
A record of a regular meeting in the town hall mentions attendees including Morris, Frank Kleinfelder, Edmund Curley, Francis Arg Elisworth and Jean K. The text references the third and fourth degrees and a Sexton, indicating an update or ritual note from the session.
The Harolds Johnsons face illness of Mr Johnson while Madeline Johnson injures her left arm after a fall on the skating pond. Vivian A. Fletcher is at home during the week. Sunday School children of Memorial Church plan carols and a Christmas surprise on December 18. Mrs Colby hosts at Woman's City Club tea with 45 Vesper George School of Art faculty present.
The Sudbury St Ann's Guild of Wayland Sudbury will entertain parish Sunday school children at St Ann's Hall Wayland on Sunday December Sth at 3 p m. A colored film "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" will be shown, Santa Claus will distribute gifts, and a meal will be served.
December meeting of the Acton Woman's Club featured carols led by Mrs. Thomas session, a Christmas tree display with gifts for women veterans, and an exhibit of old dolls. Edith Winifred Fisher spoke on The Christmas Creche in Modern Art with travel-treasured creches.
On December 29 residents of West Acton are invited to join a newly organized men’s bowling team. Fritz Oelschlegel is the contact for those interested in joining as matches are planned and all men are welcome.
The Bedford United Workers met in the vestry of the Church of Christ for an all day session. Lunch was prepared by Mrs Walter B Brolin. A Christmas remembrance was organized by Mrs Roderick D Mac tion and hosted by Mrs Henry C Isner and Mrs Herbert L Clark. The next meeting is set for January 4 with Mrs George W Thompson as luncheon hostess and Mrs Lyndon S Perkins arranging the postmeeting entertainment.
Bedford reports a 30 percent jump in Saving Stamp sales in the third week, surpassing the prior week. Children in lower grades compete to beat peers in amounts saved, with last week totaling $69.85. A new poster committee includes Dorothy Voigt, Gail Brolin, Christine Barret, Larry Norton, and Arthur Smith as chairman.
Bedford safety path members met in the school auditorium to discuss winter sports safety including skating and coasting. Listed members include Jane Ward Elizabeth Joyce Allen Dunham Norman Wellington and Arthur Smith with bus patrol members Paul Vendt Robert Hayford David Kingsbury and Beverley Raynor.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hekkala announce the engagement of their niece Miss Sirkka Koskinen daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane of Belmont.
An event for 1st to 3rd graders in the Center area and nearby neighborhoods. Mrs. David Thompson will tell stories and refreshments will be served by Mrs Henry Johnson and the committee.
The Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Phi Chapter meets at Concord road with Rev. Marvin Derby speaking on The Art of Living. A Christmas party follows at Miss Marilyn Rice’s home. Rand Place marks eleventh wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Murray. American Legion Auxiliary hosted a party at Veterans Hospital with gifts for veterans. Patricia Lee Murray turns five. New Church of Christ members join Norland Road and Hartford Street. Three Story Telling Hours set at Goodnow Library on Dec 17 24 and 31 for children up to 4th grade with Corinne Cutting as narrator.
Several New Year Eve dinners are planned with Mrs Walter E Piper and assistants Mrs B M Johnson and Ms Stephen M W Gray coordinating. Albert E Haynes will direct the ball with his orchestra providing music. Old fashion and modern dancing fill the program. Proceeds go to the Sudbury Public Health Nursing Association.
Concord memorial notes Carlisle native Carl Lee died at his home on East Street in his 71st year. Born April 6, 1879 in Carlisle, he served as town treasurer and clerk, selectman, and planning board member. He chaired church and community groups and leaves a wife, a son, a daughter in law, a selectman, eight grandchildren, and several siblings. His funeral was Sunday at the Congregational church with burial in Green Cemetery.
The Youth of the Church of Christ will offer a cantata on December 18 at 8 PM under the direction of leader Mrs. Arline Goyette.
The Bedford Branch Alliance of the First Parish met at Mrs. Charles T. Kimball’s home on North Road for a Tuesday sewing meeting. Lunch was at 12:28 p.m. Mrs. Ollie Petersen and her son Robert moved into the Goodwin house at 227 Great Road.
Fragmentary OCR notes show the Sheldon family of Bedford connected to Frank T. Bodurtha in a 90 Great Road address. The text indicates a Sheldon relative, possibly a Miss Sheldon, as a graduate, but details are unclear due to garbled portions.
Fragmentary note hints at Walter and Manda joining a cast for an event at a hospital setting. The line references a five headed theme and Tue s Hospis likely implying a hospital or hospice venue. Further context is unreadable.
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