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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise notices and publishing details

Marlboro Massachusetts edition of the Concord Enterprise lists editor Rudolph W Currier and office addresses. It notes second class matter status since August 25 1908 and publishing by The Enterprise Press Inc. with no liability for typographical errors and reprints policy.

Concord Enterprise Rudolph W. Currier Main St Concord Tel Marlboro Mass Massachusetts

Planning to Plant A Gardener's Guide for Beginners

An early season primer urges beginners to start planning now. Experienced gardeners rely on internal notes to draft seed lists and organize space, asking how many feet of beds and packets of each seed are needed, and how to arrange companion and succession crops.

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Weather and shrinking the Navy

The article compares the impact of television on movie theaters in small towns to a broader shift in entertainment. It notes 50 U S warships will be inactivated to cut costs, sparking views of decreased naval threat while Russia expands its fleet. It argues the Navy must reduce budget by retiring ships. It ends with varied reflections on attention, caffeine, and societal chatter.

U. S Russia United States

Balben Reveals Break-In Escapes From State Prison

Balben, a Hudson inmate and World War II veteran, testified he twice broke into and out of the State Prison at Charlestown and Norfolk Colony. He led a six-man escape attempt that failed when a zone ladder buckled, and he was later sentenced to 12 to 14 more years for murderous assault on a guard. The governor planned a tour amid 32 inmates in special cells.

Boston Herter Chrlestown Tighes Frank J. Murray Thealers Bet Magn Theosreen William Ainsley Peter Ey Joseph Rocky O'Rourke Joseph Kerrigan Walter H. Balben Hudson Biben Norfolk State Prison Francis J. Hickey Balben State State Prison

Fitchburg Man Sent To Death

Francis H. Blair of Fitchburg Massachusetts was executed in Vermont's electric chair after a trial for the fatal beating of Elizabeth Weatherup of Springfield Vermont. Blair smiled at his judge and prayed the Hail Mary as the 2000 volt current ended his life.

Windsor Francis H. Blair Vermont Blair Fitchburg Mass Donald Demag Burlington Elizabeth Weatherup Springfield Demag

Musketaquie Sportzveen Club Plans Season Meeting

Directors of the Musketaquie Sportzveen Club will meet at Jeelock tonight to plan the season. Howard Johnson’s fore meeting precedes the session. A recent work-day at the Harrington Avenue club site included dinner served by Past President Fred Nolan.

Concord Musketaquie Sportzveen Jeelock Howard Johnson Harrington Avenue Fred Nolan

Concord residents debate selectmen TM reform in local press

Richard D. Elson of 276 Main Street Concord urges town officials and supporters to present a clear, vigorous case for replacing government with selectmen TM. He questions economy, efficiency, and accountability and asks proponents to publish the reasons why the change is needed.

Concord

Town Talks on Growth and School Land Needs

Speakers describe connecting Lowell road to Main street for new business space and discuss the Veterans Building. George T. Goodspeed cites town options for future schools and warns of a land hunt before prices rise. Clifford A. Pulis notes recreation land needs and urges citizen participation to support plans.

Lowell Road Main Street Veterans George T. Goodspeed Clifford A. Pulis Recreation Commission Prof. Greeley

Grennan to Speak at Woman's Union Meeting

Edward S. Grennan superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory will address the Woman's Union gathering at Trinitarian Congregational Church on Thursday February 18 at 9 30 am. Tea hostess will be Mrs William T Smith. Ships use the Suez Canal traveling between the Red Sea and the eastern Mediterranean.

Concord Edward S. Grennan Massachusetts Reformatory Woman’s Union Trinitarian Congregational Church William T. Smith Suez Canal Red Sea Mediterranean

Locals Hold Second in Basketball and Fourth in Hockey

Concord Middlesex sits second in the Private Basketball League standings and fourth in the hockey circuit. The article lists current standings and points across both sports as the season progresses.

Concord Middlesex

Concord High talks on varied careers for students

Concord High guidance department hosted an occupational lecture series. R G Brown of East Coast Aero Tech spoke on jobs with airlines, Karl Roehrig of the Boston YMCA outlined applying for government or trade positions, Febecca Collingwood discussed careers in occupational therapy, and Dorothy Bradford of Boston medical laboratories spoke about medical technologist careers.

Concord Concord High R. G. Brown East Coast Aero Tech Bedfr~e En Sirline Karl Roehrig Boston Y.M.C.A Febecca Collingwood Bay State Society For the Crippled and Handicapped Dorothy Bradford Medical Laboratories Boston

Lions Club Valentine Party in Concord Draws Crowd

Concord Lions Club held a well attended Valentine party at Russo's Resistant in Maynard on Tuesday evening. About 70 people enjoyed dinner and dancing. Program chairmen were William H. Tobin with assistants William Kemp, Leslie Nelson, Jean Berube and Leonard Rae ex officio. Next meeting set for February 23 with program to be announced by Rothwell N. MacRae.

Concord Concord Lions Club Maynard William H. Tobin William Kemp Leslie Nelson Jean Berube Pregs Ent Leonard Rae Rothwell N. MacRae

Couple Welcome Their 2nd Child

Concord announces the birth of a second daughter Elisabeth Foote born February 5 at the Sanderson House in Waltham Hospital. Grandparents are Harold G. Travis of Weston and Charles L. Foote Sr. of Main Street Concord. great grandmothers include Mrs. Mortimer A. Fowler of Brooklyn and Mrs. Robert W. Travis of Portland.

Concord Charles’ Lincoln Foote Be'sy Travis Weston Elisabeth Foote Sanderson Hourse Waltham Hosvita Harold G. Travis Charles L Oote, Sr Mainstreet Mortimer A. Fowler Brooklyn New York Robert W. Travis Portland Meine

Carlisle Indians Fall to Maynard CYO and West Concord

Carlisle Indians led by manager Barry Uliggins lost two Community League games this week. They fell to the league leaders Maynard C.Y.O. five at the State Armory on Monday and then lost to West Concord at Hunt Gymnasium on Tuesday.

Carlisle Art Spooner Carlisle Indians Maynard C.Y.O State Armory West Concord Hunt Gymnasium Barry Uliggins

Concord Man Seeks Board of Selectmen Seat

Mr. Chase longtime active in community affairs chairs board of appeals presides Concord Boy Scout Sponsors and serves as secretary of the Concord River Improvement Association. He attracts strong support from friends across the town for selectmen bid.

Chase Board of Appeals Concord Boy Scout Sponsors Concord River Improvement Assocation, Inc Board of Selectmen

Cou- Mes wit. of Prinivarian Congregational Church Meeting

The next meeting of the Cou- Mes wit. of Prinivarian Congregational Church will be held Friday February 19 at 7 30 with entertainment by Joseph Daigle magician.

Cou- Mes Wit Prinivarian Congregational Church Joseph Daigle

Jones Rolls 325 To Pace Radio Team's 4-1 Victory

Cushman former leader returns to win column beating Reformatory 4-1 while Palma wins 4-1 over Fruit Commonwealth Avenue defeats Fenton 4-1 Palmers blank Postoffice 5-0 and Con don tops Bottled Gas 4-1 results show team totals and individual scores across multiple matches at the club meet.

Jones Pace Palma Palmers Cushman Reformatory Commonwealth Avenue Fenton Condon J. Hancock C. Hamilton W. Mehegan T. McCarthy A. Bartolomeo E. Cullinane A. MacEachern W. Phillips Steinmann G. Wilkinson E. Mullen D. Woodin R. O’neil K. Cwimwell B. O'Neil

Concord Edges Stoneham For 71 69 Thriller

Concord High outlasted Stoneham High 71 69 at Stoneham in a tight second half race. Paul McLaughlin led Concord with 24 points while Stoneham’s Sanderson topped them with 23 as Concord claimed a fifth league win in 12 starts. Lexington clinched the league with a 59 32 victory over Melrose.

Concord Concord Falcons Kur¢ Gymnasium Lowell Ahearn Concorn Oue Sweeney Larry McLaughlin John Hanley Manchuso Concord High Stoneham High Stoneham Creightons Wakefield Reading Paul McLaughlin Dave Bouchard John Wheeler Sanderson Dixon Lawrence

Maynard Juniors Win Two Contests

The Maynard Junior High basketball team defeated Concord 37 to 27 at the Harvey Wheeler School in West Concord. The Maynard JV team also won, achieving a pair of victories in the past week.

Maynard Concord Harvey Wheeler West Concord

Maynard Junior High to Play Lunenberg Quintet

Maynard junior high basketball team, after three straight wins, travels to Lunenberg to face its strong junior high squad this Friday. Coach Fren Collins has built a quick passing offense, sharp shooting, and stout defense as Maynard pursues the Middlesex junior high title. The locals meet Acon next Tuesday in league play.

Maynard Lunenberg Fren Collins Middlesex Acon

MHS Will Close Season Friday On Franklin Court

Maynard High School’s basketball team visits Franklin on Friday to wrap up Midland League play. The locals seek a five and five league mark after a surprising upset, led by Captain Roger Murray as the nucleus. Coach Dick Lawson rebuilt a capable squad despite graduation losses.

Maynard Maynard High School Franklin Orange and Black Dick Lawson Roger Murray Lawson

Marriage Gives Double Lease on Life for Single Men

A note by Shannon Fife discusses marriage altering outlook for single men in high school intramural basketball, suggesting a renewed drive and life changes. The item frames marriage as a transformative factor amid school sports culture.

Shannon Fife

Holy Name Bowls Top The 300 Club This Week

The 3004 Holy Name Bowls topped this week's The 300 Club with players including Lane Holy Name Bartolomeo Mill Daulf Jones W Concord Ignachuk Maynard Popp Maynard J McGrath Bedford R Beecy Bedford Scribner Acton Hartwell Bedford Poleo Bedford Chernak Maynard Hatch Acton Carlson Acton P Genetti Bedford Perkins Acton Tarny Maynard Miller Maynard P Dee Company Gagne Maynard Moreau Mill Dam J Dee Maynard Dora Maynard Girardi Mill Dam Cox Bedford Smalley Ac on Concord Boni.

Holy Name 300 Club Lane Holy Name Bartolomeo Mill Daulf Jones W. Concord Ignachuk Maynard Popp Maynard J. McGrath Bedford R. Beecy Bedford Scribner Acton Hartwell Bedford Maynard Girardi Mill Dam Cox Bedford Smalley Concord Boni

McLean SI AS MID lineup notes

Beaverton lineup fragment lists McLean and Weaver at mids with Stafford Baldwin Fordyce Locke and others Verses include Belmont Hil Burgess Meehen Hurd Repeto Helms Stevens Repetto McKeever Hathaway Woodbury Hamond and Hamond in the outfield positions

Weaver If McLean If Stafford C Baldwin Lg Fordyce Lg Locke

Jolters Anderson Lead in Weekly Bowling Roundup

Jolters Anderson and Tutte s team led a mixed bowling night with Ramblers winning 3-1 and K of C downed 3-1. Anderson posted 334 and Wilkinson 121 as top scores amid a cluttered rundown of 300s and high lines.

Concord — Jolters Tutte’s Ramblers Coin K Of.c Andy Boy Wheotie Wikisison Anderson Wilkinson Happ Jack Palme

Community Businesses and Local Clubs Highlight City Directory

A fragment lists West Concord city names and local establishments including General Radio, Condon's Cushman, Bottled Gas, Palmer's Comm Ave, Reformatory Post Office, Fruit Store, Rod and Gun Club, and Palma's. The partial OCR captures a cross section of merchants and organizations in the area.

General Radio Condon’s Cushman’s Bottled Gas Palmer’s Comm. Ave. Reformatory Post Office Fruit Store Rod & Gun Club Fenton's Palma’s

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