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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
5
Scout units will attend special church services next Sunday at 10 45 a m at West Concord Church for Protestant Scouts while Catholic Scouts worship at 8 00 a m in St Ber nards Church Concord Tickets for the event may be obtained from E Sheehan at Concord and from local leaders.
The Woman's Association Memorial Congregation holds sewing at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12:45 p.m. Mrs. Eaton leads. Clifton Giles conducts devotionals. The Youth Fellowship meets Sunday night at Trinitarian church with Barbara and David Brown and Jason as speakers. Brotherhood talks feature Bhaskar Rahalkar and Weston guest speakers on labor and government topics.
The text shows a formal petition to Massachusetts county commissioners for road relocation or repairs in Acton. It sets a viewing date January 14 1954 at 10 30 am at the Cambridge courthouse and requires service of the petition seven days before the viewing. It names Calvin A Burger assistant clerk and others.
Concord Captain Come Bre goli's Jolters toppled the Ram-Iblers 341 to take sole first place in the Mill Dam Bowling League at Tutte's Alleys Maynard. Joe Girardi led with 302 including a 125 single. Bing Bartolomeo topped the losers with 326 and 128. Other results saw Andy Boy down Ramblers near second, Hustlers over K of C Srs, and Dys over Lincoln while Anchors lost to Priests.
The Maynard high school basketball team aims to sweep Hudson on Hudson’s court this Friday evening. With three Midland League games left, Maynard, led by Captain Roger Murray and Gerry Connors, tries to close the season strong after an almost rebuilt 1953 54 squad and the loss of Don Torppa to a broken nose. They also travel to Milford next Tuesday and finish league play at Franklin on February 12.
Sacramento report notes California has 2 075 million veterans at start of 1954 up 60 000 from 1953. Distribution ranges from 50 veterans in Alpine County to 818 000 in Los Angeles County.
A postage stamp sized television screen hailed as the world smallest draws thousands to a shop window in Providence Rhode Island. The display offers a sharp clear picture despite its miniature size.
A guide highlights rewards of simpler living and lighter eating with clear skin and steadier nerves. It suggests a winter salad of beets eggs onions and lettuce with French dressing and mayonnaise. Tuna boats offer a lunch box upgrade with tuna celery cookies and a tangerine. Cleaning tips warn against ammonia and alkalis while advising powder cleaners and vacuuming for rugs.
A misprint on nomination papers showed John H. Whitworth listed for a three year Board of Health term. He withdrew from the three year ballot but will run for the two year vacancy, with supporters urged to write his name in and mark X. He has long served as a Sudbury constable.
Jackson Michigan reports Beck Gardens planted pansies meant for spring bloom but warm weather caused them to flower in mid December. The floral company notes the plants matured ahead of schedule due to high temperatures and balmy breezes.
The American Legion Massachusetts Department Americanism Committee hosts a seminar at G. K. Menichios Post Boston on Sunday February 7 starting 1 30 p m. Speakers include Harold Russell J William Belanger Dennis Haley Hal Clancy James F O Neil and others addressing anti Communism teaching and how the Legion promotes Americanism. A large local Legion delegation is expected.
The Collegiate School renamed Yale College in 1718 after Elihu Yale, whose gift of 562 pounds sterling, about 2800 dollars, marked its largest donation to date.
Sudbury Grange marked the passing of Charles M Gardner High Priest Emeritus of the National Grange with a tribute at the January 26 meeting where Fred B Dole Associate Commissioner spoke on The Highway Situation in Massachusetts Augmenting the program were guests from Carlisle Concord Bedford Stow and Lexington including Leila Blake and Ernest Hunt The next meeting on February 9 will discuss a possible Lincoln Sudbury Regional School merge.
Sudbury Middlesex Central Pomona Grange heard Dr Alexander Szant Ivanyi, Hungarian born Unitarian pastor and former parliament member, discuss civilian suffering under Nazi and Communist regimes and the misuse of words like freedom and peace. A later act by Lexington Grange members presented a pan tomime about the Gay Nineties.
At the Concord Community Council meeting on January 28 John C. Palmer guidance director of the Concord Public Schools was re elected chairman for the coming year Mrs Walter K Shaw Jr was elected secretary The board set meetings for March 10 April 7 and May 26 a tentative work program was laid out Volunteers are invited to contact Mr Palmer to outline projects and help select those of greatest interest
February marks Heart Month with letters sent by Sudbury chairman Mrs. Arthur E Grannis Jr and red plastic hearts placed in post offices malls and eateries. February 14 Heart Day. Distribution and collection led by Mrs. Ernest H Osgood.
Winchester defeated Concord 78 to 55 at Winchester in a Middlesex League game. Wright led Winchester with 16 points, while Bouchard scored 17 for Concord. Lexington edged Belmont 45-42 the same day.
Gordon S. Ellis of the State Grange Youth committee will discuss the group's work. Mrs. L Roy Hawes of Sudbury, Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Education Aid chair, will lead a cake auction to benefit the scholarship and loan fund with L Roy Hawes as auctioneer.
Sudbury high school appoints Mrs. Blanche Kelly to succeed Willard Arnold who leaves for Gorham State Teachers College Maine. Kelly holds B S Emmanuel College M A Boston University and has Texas teaching certificate with Hudson Framingham experience. She leads adult alien education classes in Hudson.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution awards two Good Citizens, a senior girl and a senior boy. Marilyn McGovern was named the girl recipient, and Roland Hodgdon is the boy. Roland is active in soccer, serves as vice president of the senior class and student council, and played a key role in the senior play.
The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet at the Town Hall to register voters on Tuesday February 9 from 12 noon to 10 pm. Applicants must be state residents for a year and town residents for six months, with required documents. No new names after 10 pm. registrations close. The registrars are Gertrude M Halloran Faith Forbes John A Raynor Forrest D Bradshaw.
The world’s largest Muslim nation is Indonesia with about 83 million adherents, exceeding 90 percent of its population. Pakistan ranks second with around 64 million Muslims in a nearly 78 million population, while Indonesia’s Muslim population nears 76 million.
Mrs. Melvin Guptill attended the Berkshire Arborist Association meeting at the Sheraton Hotel Pittsfield. A Dutch Elm Disease discussion stressed prompt recognition and burning of affected trees. She then joined a Dalton luncheon with Bruce Crane of Crane Paper Company as speaker and toured the Crane Paper Mills.
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