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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
18
On the eve of town elections and meetings in Acton Concord Bedford and other towns residents prepare for March gatherings. Reports mention Town Affairs Night events and upcoming weddings and honors while urging every eligible voter to participate.
The Texas Parks Board says a massive live oak in Goose Island State Park near Rockport may be 2000 years old and could live another 2000 to 3000 years. A&M College professor N. M. McGinnis ruled the tree healthy, noting only water and nutrient deficiency. The tree, 80 feet tall with a 32 foot trunk girth and 140 foot crown, recently had some branch loss.
Carl Rogers, 24, was shot in the face when a bullet entered just below his right eye and bounced off a bone into his mouth. He spit out the slug and sought hospital care.
Bedford residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Ricordelli and Mrs Andrew Len arrived after a fire at Waltham Hall forced 14 people including 9 children to evacuate. The caller Peggy McGlone reported the blaze to the proprietor as occupants fled to safety.
The James J. Mansfield Post 158 held its monthly meeting in Concord with a football film featuring Dartmouth versus Columbia shown by John F P Donovan. Commander Michael B Gormely presided as Rudolph W Currier spoke on Emerson playground grandstands.
South Acton David A Nickerson of this town who raises chinchillas for a hobby will have several entries in the New England show at Boston in February 2022. Nickerson and his son David Jr have been raising these chinchillas for the past few years. He is a director of the Boston Chinchilla club.
Carl G Chapsag Sensorvenes urges citizens to protect topsoil from erosion. The piece notes fine particles in suspension are carried by rain wind and runoff, eroding especially in New England and muddying streams. It promotes Soil Conservation Service guidance and urges contacting SCS offices in Concord or Pepperell.
Bedford police chief and Mrs Sullivan plan a month long Florida vacation. The town seeks funds for Channel 2 educational TV, opening next fall with Mrs Kimball leading volunteers. Lt Col Keating explains standby reservists may enlist in the 89th Wing without losing status. Ard Righ the St Bernard owned by James O Connor won best of breed at a New York show, shown by Harold Deitch.
Bedford Woman's Community club planned to send three delegates to the mid winter meeting of the Massachusetts State Federation today.
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Lexington VFW Post hosted a dance for Bedford Veterans Hospital patients. About 250 attendees enjoyed refreshments. General chairman was Mrs. Mae H. Walsh.
Sudbury artist Sudbury Loring W. Coleman Jr returns to lead spring painting classes at Christ Church Hobby School in Waltham, with ten sessions beginning last Monday. An exhibition of twenty Coleman watercolors is on view at the deCordova Museum in Lincoln, open Sundays 2–5 pm and Tue–Sat 9 am–5 pm.
West Acton Holy Name Society members led by President Jacob Janerico received Holy Communion Sunday at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church. A recent high school film was Thay Diesel Engine. next in the series March 8 is Basic Electronics. Rev Ronald H Noble of West Acton Baptist Church preached The Mantle Of Love. Emerson Hospital appeal proceeds toward a 1800 goal under Charles D MacPherson. Noble spoke on Juvenile Delinquency to Twelve Niners at the West Acton Baptist Church.
A large turnout attended the Acton Center Woman's Club spelling bee at the clubhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Organized by program chair Mrs. Alden Flagg Jr and principal Mrs. Dardana Berry, the event showcased 42 top school spellers with prizes for grade champions.
Concord announces four new applicants to Troop 49 including Donald Mudgett Peter Sloan Frank Bottino and Grant Wasco Scoutmaster Fred E Oliver Sr. reports a camping weekend planned this week end and members attended a Lexington course and the Sacherm Council banquet in that town. The troop continues its scrap materials drive requesting old rags waste paper metals and pickup service via Cord 423 J.
Carlisle Grangers active in home and community services night at the hall with chairman Sire Kenneth Blood presiding. Friday regional meeting to confer degrees with Edward R. Stephen as state deputy overseeing. Middlesex North Pomona to present the fourth degree and Middlesex Central Pomona to confer the third degree.
Mr and Mrs Francis J Rod erick announce the birth of their third son at Amer son hospital on February 12. Tonight Carlisle Grange No 402 hosts a whist party led by Mrs Dora Handlen. North Pomona met at Pinehurst Grange with Carlisle attendees including Edward Stephen and the Swansons.
An egg weighing seven ounces and nine inches in diameter was laid by one of Tom Curtis's hens in Weymouth Massachusetts.
The Couples Chib, directed by Mrs. Dorothy Marlboro with Mrs. Elderkin as coach, starts this week for a Saturday 13th rehearsal. Arthur E. Fay Jr. invites couples to join the club or help as siblings for the show and attend rehearsals together Tuesday evening at Memorial Congregate.
The notice reports Concord residents Mr. and Mrs. Volkman of Concord announcing their daughter Braireérd Brainerd will wed Gordon Howe, with references to Wellesley Foxhollow and Deerfield Academy. It notes military service and affiliation with St. all and mentions plans for the wedding.
Mrs James A Ford remains confined in hospital this past week. Stephen Emmett noted for US Air Force promotion. Couples Club and parish church events at Unitarian and Carlisle Congregational reach to tea, supper and meetings. Carlisle Grange hosts a party tonight as free-will donations support local services.
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