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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
7
Maynard area shows a small rise in initial unemployment claims with 126 new filings, while continued claims fall to 762. The January summary notes marginal gains in nonmanufacturing, offsets in manufacturing, and a net hiring shift with 80 fewer total jobs versus prior periods.
Community leaders including Mrs. Robert and Mrs. Dill announce a one day Friday drive for the Heart Fund. The campaign names area volunteers and organizers such as Cutler, Mrs. Tey, Mrs. Owley, Mrs. Berg, Dr. Bautze, Ferolito, Stevens, and others coordinating activities for the upcoming February event.
Peard Mr and Mrs Hagerty observe their sixteenth wedding anniversary this Saturday at Elm Street. Mrs Ellen R Dempsey, a retired major in the National Guard, is noted as steward at Massachusetts. The couple’s names include William.
Mr and Mrs Anartolomeo of Elsinore mark their anniversary on January 3rd. They were married in St Church and have two children. Bartolomeo is mentioned with Massachusetts ties.
West Concord Woman's Club hosted a dessert and card party last Thursday at Mrs. William A. Rodday's home for members and friends. Table prizes were awarded with hostesses listed as Mrs. Earl Wheeler, Mrs. John Cashman, Mrs. Bert Churchill, Mr. Lloyd Arnold, Mrs. John Mulhall, Mrs. Alice Gray and Mrs. Reed Beharrell.
Sudbury residents interested in writing held the first meeting led by Dr John D Copp last Friday at the Bautze home. The group plans to share samples of their own work for discussion and constructive criticism.
Rubber boots last longer and maintain form when stored with cardboard inserts propping up the insides. This method helps prevent deformation during periods of nonuse and preserves fit.
Maynard Miss Trudy Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Brad Parker was guest of honor at a surprise miscellaneous bridal shower January 19 hosted at 32 Great Road by her sister in law Mrs Shirley Parker. Guests from Maynard Stow Concord Natick Hudson and Hudson attended gifts were given as she prepares to wed Harvey Trefry of Stow.
The Maynard School Band will perform at the General Motors plant in Framingham on Thursday February 10 from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m for employees during lunch. After the concert 52 students and three chaperones from the Band Parents club will tour the plant and enjoy a lunch. The program includes Russian Chorale and Overture Tchaikovsky El Capitano Sousa Swedish Rhapsody Anderson I Believe This Ole House The Happy Wanderer and several marches with majorettes baton twirling and Alan Graff on accordion among other solos.
Marine T Sgt David G Sharpe Jr son of Mrs Mary Sharpe Maynard Mass husband of Ruth A Simmons Enosburgh Falls Vermont will take part in a large scale amphibious training exercise in Puerto Rico from January to March 1955 with the Atlantic Fleet Marine Force Training Group. Units from Camp Lejeune and Miami will participate and after a six week phase the Marines will storm Vieques in an amphibious invasion and visit Puerto Rico and other Caribbean sites.
Phyllis Richards Dancery will appear in a musical revue Away We Go sponsored by the Hudson lodge of Eagles on Monday night February 21 at the Hudson Town Hall. Arthur Bissonnette directs a cast of about thirty with Mrs Richards and her pupil performing a special act alongside students Mary Ann Borowski Arlene Brooks Patricia Thane Barbara Byrne Annmarie Murray and Jackie Unis.
Arthur H Wheeler formerly of Waltham died Monday January 24 in St Petersburg Florida. Committal rites were held Friday afternoon at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord with Rev Dr Edward P Daniels of First Parish Unitarian Church officiating at Wentworth Chapel in Waltham. Burial in the family lot.
In 1953 more than 35 percent of all US homes used central heating systems. The share reflects growing adoption of modern heating technology across the nation.
Sudbury Grange met January 25 with guest Cy Vaughn of Harrison New York who spoke on relaxation and crafts. Officers announced a March 8 gala for the 70th anniversary and a World Scrapbook Contest for members five to fourteen with cash prizes. funds for glasses for needy Sudbury students were also outlined. The 182nd Infantry Massachusetts National Guard is noted as the oldest unit.
Maynard reports show strong growth at St George's Episcopal Church with financial gains. Rector Dr David R Covel announced the parish will become independent with a full time Rector on September 1 1955. Parish officers elected include Senior Warden Philip Weinmann and Junior Warden H Calvin Gaebel. Services are set for Sunday February 6 at 10 45 am with morning prayer sermon and church school.
The Sudbury Garden Club meets February 9 at 3 00 p m in Sudbury Town Hall for a Chalk Talk on Birds by Gertrude Allen. Allen is a national designer and wildlife illustrator and a Master Craftsman of the Society of Arts and Crafts. Birds sketches will be auctioned after the talk. The Thursday group will join as guests.
Lincoln-Robert Pearmain of Hunneman & Company announces the sale of the Peter Paul Luce house on Baker Bridge road to Mr and Mrs Neil H Powell of Cambridge. The sale was arranged through the office of Christopher Hurd at Cosword.
Concord High School lists students on the honor roll for the last marking period with all A or B grades. Names include seniors such as Pauline Alessi and David Bouchard, juniors like Barry Andrews and Elizabeth Rice, and sophomores Phyllis Campo and Diane Little, among others. Freshmen listed include Rebecca Brown and Edward Chase.
West Acton meeting of the Holy Name Society at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church is moved to next Tuesday at 8 o clock in the church hall. President John F. McGrail will preside. Guest speaker Stanley Olsen from the Harvard Agassiz Museum will present slides on field trips and collecting materials. A collation will follow. Members urged to note February 8.
Sudbury tree wardens join Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters' Association for the 43rd annual meeting at Horticultural Hall Boston. Features include Oscar W Tenenbaum forecast on Dutch elm disease and New England hurricane outlook. Hotel Kenmore hosts honeynat as officers for 1955 are elected.
Stanley Wilson of Lexington begins building a farm pond for irrigation. DeVincent Brothers of Walton completed 1,137 feet of tile drains in January to improve drainage on truck cropland and plan about 2,000 feet of open drainage ditch before February ends taking advantage of frozen ground and available labor.
The Drama Committee of the Maynard Women's Club met at Mrs. Alric French's home on January 25 to discuss stage settings and casting for They're None of Them Perfect by Sophie Kerr. The play premieres March 8 at K. of C. Hall. The Executive Board met January 24 at Mrs. Philip Wilson's home with talks on Concord Friendly Aid Society and Civil Defense by Mrs. Howard Jones.
Maynard and James Lent Jr Lake Boone Street celebrate the birth of a daughter Linda Ann at Emerson Hospital on Tuesday January 25. Mrs Lent is former Sally Cahoon of Concord. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Cahoon of Concord and Mr and Mrs James Lent of Main Street Maynard.
Funeral services were held at St. Bridget's Church for Mrs. Su sie Sheehan R of Concord, longtime member of the Sheehan Family Associates. She died last Wednesday at Emerson Hospital. Sheehan was a Concord native and well known in local business circles.
The Willow Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting at Union church on Monday February 7 at 7 30 pm with a degree and initiation. Refreshments follow. The annual Valentine party is planned for February 21 with Hor tense Locke in charge. The article notes transportation workers receive the highest pay in any major American industrial division.
Bedford School notes describe the Solving Six, a language arts panel of six pupils from Mrs Davis's sixth grade solving personal problems and encouraging clear speech. Former and current members are listed while principal Warren Bennett discusses Bedford High School course offerings at two parent meetings.
Bedford Scouts of Bedford Troop 16 announce a Father and Son Banquet to be held February 9 at the 2400 cafeteria. Parents and boys are reminded of the event and to attend as part of the program.
Among commissioned vessels in the U S Navy destroyer type ships outnumber all others, including warships amphibious vessels mine warfare patrol and auxiliary ships.
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