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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

3

Life With Mother at Concord Hailed as Finest School Play

The Concord High School stage presents Life With Mother, praised for its acting and direction. H. Rideout leads a strong cast including Janet as Bessie and Kathleen as the maid, with W. O’Connor and Parker Dexter delivering solid support in a vivid period piece. The performance is lauded for its ensemble energy and cohesive production.

Janet Bessie Cherekee John Whitney Dan B DeVeau Johny Kendrick Tommy Caldwell Father Clarence Hazel Willoughby Betty Willoughby Joyce Sme Hurst Valentine David Kene Humphrey Pat Travis Cora Clyde Miller Mother Miss Rideout O’donnell Rebecca Pious Robert, McWalter Dorothy Nelson Charles K. Yeremian Barbara Pereira Jean Frelick Mirian Clark W. Herold O’connor

Wealth of Massachusetts Obate Court Notice

Wealth of Massachusetts SS Obate Court notices interest in Joseph Gurdziewski guardian in said County. Gurdziewski of Pel id County prays for executrix. Heir to appear in Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on March 1954. Notice to object via attorney in appearance. John C. Leggat, Be day of February. John J. Butler, Register. Concord February 11 18 26.

Wealth of Massachusetts Obate Court Joseph Gurdziewski Said County Cambridge John C. Leggat John J. Butler Register Teott

Rotary luncheon makeup list at Concord club meeting

Concord Rotary Club heard Herman V. Emory of Lowell as guest speaker presented by A. Glenn Simm Jr at Bedford with President Charles R. Voigt presiding at Johnson's. An upcoming panel will discuss Concord school problems and expansion warrants. Makeups include N Clarke and Harold E Nichols in Hudson, John M Eaton Jr in Groton, Lester B Whittemore in Lexington, Gasper J Jenney in Miami Beach, Florida, Howard K True in Watertown, W Stuart Aten in Orlando Florida.

Concord Concord Rotary Club Herman V. Emory of Lowell A. Glenn Simm, Jr Bedford Charles R. Voig Ard Johnson’s Colnial Inn N. Clarke Harold £. Nichols Hudson John M. Eaton, Jr Groton Lester B. Whittemie Lexington Gasper J. ‘Jenney Miami Beach Florida Howard K. Trué Watertown W. Stuart Aten Orlando Floride

Grange Meet Next Tuesday at Pomona 15 Percent

Concord Grange of H. No. 150 plans a competitive program for its next meeting Tuesday evening February 16 at 8. Mrs Sally Mongeh will preside. Visiting Granges Lexington Pinehurst and MapKinton will compete. Public Safety Commissioner Otis M Whitney invited to speak March 2 meeting. Middlesex Central Pomona meets February 15 at Wal that with a degree conferred. Master Frank J McCabe greets, Adelaide Sims replies.

Concord Goncore Grange H. No. 150 Sally Mongeh Lexington Pinehurst MapKinton Public Safety Otis M. Whitney Middlesex Central Pomona Walthat Frank J. McCabe Adelaide Sims Maynard Grange

Winter Sports and Resort Improvements Highlighted

A scrambled report notes seasonal ski planning and travel tips. Mentions California resorts, weather bureau forecasts, and improvements in road maps and facilities aimed at smoother experiences for visitors this winter.

Bes California Witten

Sudbury Board Sets Public Hearing on Rabenius Family Dwellings

The Board of Pub. Hearing schedules a public session for March 2, 1954 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall to consider Andrew V. Rabenius petition to erect four family dwellings on lots 1 7 9 10 Pratt Mill road and lots 14 15 Dutton road under a 20 000 sq ft restriction. Stephen M. W. Gra Clerk.

Sudbury Board of Afridbury Andrew V. Rabenius Issioh Lo‘s Pratt Mill Road Dutton Road Board OF Appeals Stephen M. W. Gra

Blodgetts Mark Golden Anniversary At Malden Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Percy Blodgett of 115 Cedar Street Malden formerly of West Concord celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married in service and moved to Malden after thirty years in West Concord. He is a Spanish War veteran and past commander of the local Camp Pp Hosmer USWA No 55. They have three daughters and several grandchildren.

West Concord Walter Percy Blodgett Cedar Street Malden Ae Ward Ett Corp

Acton's Veterans Post Plans Blood Bank Event

Monthly meeting of the Edwards-Quimby Post No. 284 in Acton is set for Friday the 12th at 8 pm at the South Acton Fire Station. Commander Stanley A. Nedza will preside. Two veterans are to be sent to the Jamesita Plain Veterans Hospital on Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th to donate blood. Volunteers may call Commander Nedza at Acton 3-4372.

Acton Edwards-Quimby Ali South Acton Stanley A. Nedza Jameita Plain Verans

Republican Club to Host Box Social for Lincoln Birthday

Bedford Republican town committee sponsors a Friday night box social at the Bedfive Club house in honor of Lincoln's birth day. Coffee or cake served. Louis Pfeiffer, ex selectman and state legislator, chairs the committee.

Bedford Republican Town Committee of Lincoln Bedfive Committee In Change Louis Pfeiffer

Dog Rescued After River Struggle Near Monument Street

Concord fire crews from Central and West stations responded to a dog in distress in the Concord River near Monument Street. Box 13 was dispatched marking the 21st alarm of the year.

Concord Central Station West Concord Concord River Monument Street

Truth Rips Iron Curtain Keeps HOPE Fires Burning

Propaganda piece praising Truth as a force against Communism behind the Iron Curtain. It claims Truth sustains hope for freedom for 70 million captives and urges readers to support by sending contributions to Radio Free Europe via local postmaster.

Radio Pied Eis Radio Frep Europe

D A R Chapter Hosts Meeting at Old Concord Chapter

The Old Concord Chapter D A R met at 16 Middle Street for a Saturday event featuring a book review of The Miracle of the Hills by Mary Martin Sloov and the Story of Our Approved Schools by Mrs Charles K Houghton. Mrs Wendell P Raymond presided as grand regent with Mrs Virginia Sanderson as chair.

Concord Mary Martin Sloov William Brown Charles K. Houghton

Neighbors Night Held at Bedford Grange P of H

Bedford Grange P of H No 283 held Neighbors Night in Town Hall. Ralph Thompson greeted members from Lexington Waltham Burlington Billerica. Refreshments followed. next Pomona meeting announced. A costume party is planned for February 22.

Bedford Bedford Grange P H. No Ralph Thompson Lexington Waltham Burlington Billerica Pomona

Local Delegates At New York Camping Session

Seventy five delegates attended the New England Public Relations Breakfast at the American Camping Association convention in New York. Catherine Hammett national president spoke on educational work life and teaching skills in its camps. Mrs John Kennedy and Mrs Chieters A Pulis of Camp Thoreau were among the delegates.

Concord New England Catherine Hammett American Camping Associa Yioh American Camping Association Feld

Legion Leader Forums Planned Across Middlesex County

Middlesex County Council announces three legion leader forums directed by Vice Commander A Leo iee. Assistant Adjutant Philip Gauvin and Treasurer Ernest Ho will assist. First forum Friday night in Wilmington, second February 19 at James J Mansfield Post in Concord, third February 26 in Chelmsford. County Commander Harold F. Collins urges support for the Heart Fund.

Concord Middlesex A. Leo Iee Philip Gauvin PR Ae Ernest Ho Wilmington James J. Mansfield Ile Chemsford Harold F. Collins Ashland

Middlesex Soil Conservation District Supports School Films

The Middlesex Soil Conservation District plans to reward schools showing conservation film series with a $10 contribution toward irrigation and travel costs for a farm tour. Lincoln and Acton schools have signed on, with more districts invited to participate during February March or May June. Contact John Wescott in Pepperell or Carl Clark in Concord for details.

Acton Lincoln Moynihan Soil Conservation Service Middlesex Soil Conservation District Bob Stuart Hans van Leer Herb Sweet Middlesex County Strring Conservation Films John Wescott Pepperell Carl Clark SCS Concord

Couple Welcomes Daughter at Waltham Hospital

Concord couple Mr and Mrs James Sterling of 26 Holdenwood Road welcomed a daughter born on Wednesday February 3 at Waltham Hospital. Jack Teger executive director of the Inter Faith Interracial and Non-Sectarian Big Brother Association of Boston spoke at Yesterday's Meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary at Trinity Episcopal Church. Members of the senior choir rehearsed last night in Western Union Church under Mrs Theodore Rideout and Mrs Albert Lifid.

James Sterling Holdenwood Road Concord Waltham Hospital Jack Teger Big Brother Association of Boston Trinity . Episcopal ‘Church Western Union Church Theodore. Rideout Albert Lifid

Concord Citizens Council speaker at Missionary Society meeting

A Concord Citizens Council representative was set to address the Missionary Society meeting at Evang elical Free Church about the proposed new school and additions. The town meeting in Concord was scheduled for March 8.

Missionary Society Evangelical Free Church Concord Citizens Council Concord

Great Lakes Border Cities Include Chicago Detroit and Cleveland

The article notes that three of the nation’s seven largest cities border the Great Lakes, naming Chicago Detroit and Cleveland as examples.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Great Lakes

Flock Conference Planned at Waltham for Poultrymen

The 1954 Middlesex flock health conference is set for Wednesday March 17 at the Waltham Field Station 240 Beaver Street Waltham. An outstanding program is in prospect for poultrymen and turkey growers, with several innovations. The one day conference is led annually by the Mid County Extension Service in cooperation with the Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Director's Association.

Acton Middlesex Flock Health Waltham Fielc Beaver Street Waltham Mid- County Extension Service Middlesex Turkey and Poultry Director’s Association

Factory counts and employment rise in New South Wales 1930–1953

The number of factories in New South Wales Australia grew from about 9,000 to 19,000 between 1930 and 1953. During the same period employment in factories rose by roughly 140,200 workers.

New South Wales Aurtralia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Concord Hool Bible Mother Kathleen H. Rideout Wes Len Delly Sinclair Doug O'her Janet Father Fran Wright Brothers Gurdziewski Pelid Co-operative Bank Mass Elas Gonne Asa Grange NEX Carol Yeas Cimic Club Ree Manning Ais Town Abettertown Better Nation Blodgetts Republican Club U. S WWE Honrs Bedford Grange N. Y Legion Middlesex Institution For Savings Middlesex Soil Conservation District Cain O. Clark Soii Conservation Service Goncord, Mass Flock Alice Carver Willis Lake Drive Mase R&i Laundromat Main St Masonic Building Maynard
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