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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
19
Amid scattered town updates in Concord Lexington and nearby communities, residents face upcoming March meetings and elections. Reports cover building permits, fundraisers, church services for Lent, Rotary events, scouts programs, and local civic notices, with reminders about tax dates and Patriots' Day plans.
In Henderson Kentucky a local bird study notes 37 species leaving as winter ends. The Henderson Audubon Society reports many birds migrate seeking warmer zones despite an ongoing audit.
Raymond Gelmini filed for divorce after his wife Hazel joined a hillbilly band and refused household tasks. He said he returned home to find men in the house playing that music. The court granted the divorce.
Rep Howard S. Russell notes two new lawmakers Christian A. Herter Jr and William P Constantine win House applause in their first week. The pair, both lawyers from Newton and Clinton, receive praise for poise, clarity, and honesty as they defend simple bills during committee tests.
Dispatch notes buses remain the only mass transit option in four thousand one hundred U.S. communities, highlighting dependence on bus services for local mobility and access.
Pittsburgh, U.P. Allan Kloss left college administration to lead the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind after learning his twin sons born in April 1949 were incurably blind. He studies retinopathy of prematurity and aims to help visually impaired youths reach meaningful careers through education and support.
New York textile leaders announce a program to maintain near record production and guarantee civilian cotton goods. committees from denims chambray and tshirting sectors will advise mobilization planners under the Defense Production Act to ensure billions of yards can be reserved for military needs while preserving civilian supply.
Gladys Boeske announces a new beauty studio on Main Street Maynard. The Gladys Beauty Studio will offer creative hair styling and advanced beauty culture, with licensing in Massachusetts and Florida.
Maynard Extension Service invites women to three leader training classes in the Guild rooms of the United Cooperative Society. Miss May B. Foley will lead sessions on February 24, March 7, and March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees must pledge to share information with five others. Contact Miss Blanche Eames in Concord or Mrs Frances Stokan Goes street Maynard to enroll.
Concord police chief Leo J. Algeo joins 42 officers in a three week state police training course at Framingham. Algeo, a Lincoln veteran of World War II air forces and former Concord high school athlete, has led Lincoln police for over a year.
The group will meet at Howard Johnson next Tuesday at seven for a ladies night Valentine party. After dinner an entertainment program will follow. Committee members include Chairman Rothwell N. MacRae John C. Collins Lawrence S. Kendall William T. Wyman Charles Wear and President Osman C. Chaffee.
Concord resident Miss Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward S Pratt has set March 31 for her wedding to Harold Cabot Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Cabot of Ripley The ceremony and reception will be held at the bride to be home in Concord, Hill Road
Mrs Wohitaly requests urgent help for the March of Dimes drive in Sudbury. She needs additional subscriptions to meet her final report goal and asks those who received cards to return them this week to contribute dimes.
Concord and West Concord Boy Scouts mark Scout Week the 41st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with local programs. The League of Women Voters shifts its open forum to February 21 at the Veterans Building to debate town manager government.
Concord area towns launch the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary fund appeal with kick off in Concord Tomorrow February 9 and a February 20 deadline. Albert J. Berry chairs the drive with town chairs named for Acton Bedford Boxboro Carlisle Lincoln Maynard and Stow. Treasurer Ralph C. Piper notes last year’s total exceeded the $5500 goal as the hospital extends community support. Elmina L. Snow reports hospital use rising with 439 babies born in 1950 and more surgeries exams and X rays, while costs pressure keep prices up. The new view building and facilities aim to boost efficiency as the $5500 budget target for 1951 remains.
The Edwards Quimby American Legion in Acton schedules a February 9 meeting at the Universalist church hall to discuss problems and the Veterans Blood Bank. Blood donors will be arranged to be transported to the Cushing VA hospital. officials include Charles Judd Parley P.C. Acton Center and Herbert Merriam. senior and junior vice commanders oversee arrangements. A report on the old fashioned chicken pie supper to be held February 17 at the Universalist church will also be presented by Marian Reed, Alfred Roberts, Dorothy Reed, Ward Higgins, Allen Erickson and Stanley Nedza.
Sudbury’s Valentine Dance at the Town Hall Saturday night features a prize waltz a matching dance and a Queen of Heart selection. Refreshments arranged by Mrs Arthur E Fay Jr and others familiar with these events. The piece notes the U S lead in platinum group metals.
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