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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
3
Lenington police officer 68, identified as Winter, was en route when his bus crossed Bedford Street and collided with a northbound car operated by Ard. The incident prompted emergency response and an investigation by local authorities.
The event notes a Thursday gathering on the 24th at Carruth where Fred T. Boyd and W. David Goff will speak. J Malcolm Hum may also be mentioned in connection with the program. The announcement lists the speakers and venue details.
A local Grange event drew about 100 people to a Tuesday gathering at Bulkeley Bar in Concord, highlighting community support and evening plans.
Mrs Marjorie Johnston Carr director of music will present a recital to benefit a cause. She will sing Debussy pieces and Charpentier selections with tickets available from C Waldo MacWilliams or at the door.
The article credits the dance committee and pupils Edward Clark Donald Tow Larry MacKenzie Edward Cuddy William Murray Alice Boudien Mary Priest Barbara Elaine Martin Sandra Stammers and Audrey Finan for excellent cooperation and work. Faculty supervision ensured the social activity ran smoothly.
The Concord lodge of Coach Fellous plans a degree ceremony this Thursday evening February 24. Raynard Tuesday and other candidates prepare to receive the initiatory degree after their initial appearance before the lodge several months ago.
Maynard Milford High basketball opened with a strong second quarter as Gia Marco and Melpignaco led the scoring duo to a decisive win. Cap contributed in the early periods as the team built a wide margin.
Sponsors include Charles Francis Adams and George of Concord. The bowl, a silver punch bowl by Paul Revere, honors the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the 1768 circular letter order to resist taxation without representation, a top valued historical document.
Concord police report Hayes sustained injuries after his car struck an icy patch and veered off the street into a tree. The incident occurred on a town road and involved minor injuries.
Commander J Edgar Clark led a visiting delegation from the Louis P Rivard Post A L Carlisle at a guest night program. After speeches several prizes were awarded and the balance of the program was run by David B Williams senior vice commander.
Life members including Thomas J. Hanley and Finan attended as past grand knights. discussion on the 1949 field day followed by a buffet supper downstairs. The remainder of past grand knights will receive their pins.
Miss Sally Bowen last in afternoon at a reception hosted by Mrs M Mainstreet South Acton. Bowen's friend Mrs John D Smith of Estabrook road East Acton co Miss Barbara Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs H Vaughn Allen Acton Center is a patient at Emerson hospital after an emergency. Miss Allen is a student at Concord Academy.
Copp twins Brian and Barry celebrated their fourth birthday on Saturday February 14th at Concord road. Guests joined in games then enjoyed refreshments with a shared cake for the brothers while mothers served tea. Attendees included Harold and Charlie Cutler Mary and Margaret Deutsch Penny Martha Jo anna Child Nancy Read and Martha Poole.
Mrs. Ara Wohlrab, chairwoman for Sudbury, says residents donated fully with 100 percent participation. School children contributed a large share through special coin cards while patients receive ongoing care. Contributions are still welcome after the campaign.
Sudbury Public Health Nursing announces the appointment of Miss Tolman, formerly in Newton, as the new public health nurse on duty starting March 1. Tolman, with two years in England with the Army, earned a nursing degree from Boston University.
Joe Hayti South Dakota reports Delbert Pedersen 25 named Hamlin County sheriff said to be the youngest in the state.
An exhibition of recent paintings by Loring W. Coleman Jr of Sudbury will be held at the Galleries of the Guild of Boston Artists in Concord. Coleman trained as an artist from a young age, served in the Quartermaster Corps, worked as art director at Emory University, and now teaches painting and drawing at his Sudbury studio. His works Lazare August 1948 and The Alley received honorable mention at Ogunquit Art Center in 1948.
The Sudbury Group met at Mrs Cooper B Harpin's home on February 10. Seven candidates received the award with graceful service. Rebecca lie Pirrello and Helen Krause were named among the successful honorees as the group noted a thriving effort akin to a well kept hive producing 100 to 400 pounds of honey.
The Concord Woman's Club announces a charity party to raise funds for a scholarship on March 1. Homes of Mrs. Pred Chamberlin and Mrs. F Nor a Nicholar will be opened for the event with aid games and tickets reservable by calling Mrs. John Peterson at Concord 1085 W.
Marlboro High School opens the 1949 baseball season April 19 with a Midland League game against Hudson and closes May 30 in Marlboro against Hudson. Teams in the Midland League include Marlboro, Hudson, Clinton, Milford and Maynard. Marlboro’s schedule lists April 19 at Hudson and April 26 at Fitchburg.
The Maynard Board of Health led by veteran chairman Lester F. Cowle announces that 1408.50 dollars in Public Health Nurse fees have been returned to the town.
The Sudbury Grange program on February 22 features a guest speaker discussing the present postal service and includes audient Raden readings. The February 8 program was well received, and the committee promises the same quality for the upcoming meeting.
Dr. James Hitchcock of Cotts Lane Concord attended a meeting of officers and trustees of the Groting Hospital where plans for a new building fund drive were launched. Rev. Edward P. Daniels preached on "The Faith That Can Save and Heal" at Sunday morning services. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
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