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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

6

Concord Town Notes Highlight Local Events And Elections

Concord and Carlisle vote next Monday with town meetings on March 6. Edith Nourse Rogers brings the Marine band to Concord on April 19 for a military ball at the State Armory and plans for a hospital building update are noted. Local politics, school plans, and community events fill the column with named people and places across Middlesex County.

George Washington George Martha Concord Carlisle New England Edith Nourse Rogers Crack Marine Band State Armory Lincoln Sudbury Wayland Alex Wiley Wisconsin House of the Lincoln School Oliia Severinsen South Acton Robert S. F Dusty” Rhodes Corporne Medicos Emerson Hospital Harold Cabot Elmina L. Snow A. Warren Stearns Billerica Shtring Middlesex County William Bates Congress G.O.P Boston Garden Red Cross Road Dept Senate Harri S. Richardson Middlesex Club United States Sudbury Valley Commission Mondey Sudbury River Viano Motor Company Thoreau Street Manelie Ney Baas Arthur A. Magurn St. Bernard’s Concord High School Codrner Howe I. Bleckem Enterprise Howe S. Pickem Saray Tompkins

Smith Cow Ends Production Test With High Rating

Concord Chesterfield Dean Mattie a registered Holstein Friesian cow owned by Farnham Smith Carlisle completed a 365 day production test yielding 700 pounds of butterfat and 18507 pounds of 3.8 percent milk in herd improvement registry. Testing supervised by the University of Massachusetts with the Holstein Friesian Association of America. Mattie was milked twice daily and was six years old at the start of the test.

Concord Dean Mattie Farnham W. Smith Carlisle University of Massachusetts Holstein Friesian Association of America Mattie

Senior Joanne Hartley Named D A R Good Citizen

Balloting by seniors and faculty selected Joanne Hartley as the school's D A R Good Citizen. She will represent the school at the organization’s annual spring meeting, following the rules set by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Framingham May Get $60 Tax Rate

Framingham faces a possible tax rate near sixty dollars if town department requests totaling 2,999,303.38 are approved. The school department asks for 133,364.08 more and welfare 80,078.51 more than last year as the Finance Committee reviews the budget before March town meeting.

Framingham Welfare

Hale High and Junior High Postponed Report Cards and Schedule

Stow school officials will distribute report cards for the third marking period next Monday March 6 at Hale high school and Hale junior high. The sixth grade will not be in session on February 27 due to town elections. The 1950 yearbook titled The Pomposittiout has been forwarded to the printers.

Hale High School

Concord Weekly Events and Meetings Schedule

This listing chronicles events in Concord for the week including meetings of I O O F at Odd Fellows Hall and Company H M N G at the State Armory. It notes political forums by the League of Women Voters and numerous Scout, church, and civic activities across town.

Concord Concord Ledge Odd Fellows Hall State Concord League of Women Voters High- Schoo Carlisle-Concord-Lincoln

Ball and Chain Club Meets at Church of Christ

Bedford reports a Sunday meeting of the Ball and Chain Club at the Church of Christ with a large attendance. Members debated Mercy Killings with Paul B. Gilman for and Allyn Winslow against. By laws and amendments were discussed for a vote at the March 4 meeting.

Bedford Church of Christ Paul B. Gilman Allyn Winslow Chure Harold J. Brady Norman DP. MacPherson Robert E Pike Abbott R Webber Abbot R. Webber

Study Group Meets at Arnold Home in Bedford

The Study Group gathered at 42 Great Road Bedford for a meeting hosted by Mrs. William H. Arnold. Rev. Marvin L. Derby, pastor of the Church of Christ, spoke to the group. A business meeting followed with Mrs. Richard B. Herring sanc ed at the session amid plans for a future event led by Ward Freeman.

Bedford William H. Arnold Great Road Marvin L. Derby Church of Christ Richard B. Herring West Metting Arg Ince al Wa Ward Freeman

Meer Voters Registered In Three Acton Precincts

Newly registered voters listed by precinct in Acton. Precinct 1 names 60 plus voters including Bond Desmond Doyle and Murphy. Precinct 2 lists 40 names such as Cob leigh Edwards Elliott and Mills. Precinct 3 includes Briggs Dollinger Kennedy and Meigs among others.

Meer Acton Robert J. Bond Arthur S. Desmond Henry D. Doyle Nathaniel C. Fowler Barbara Froberg Eric H. Froberg Dana B. Hinckiey Sarah M. Hinckley Mildred F. Hollowell Cornelius F. Hurley Edward R. Kelley Ferne Keley Ethel H. Lincoln Martha P. Lincoln Francis J. Manion Edward V. McKinksley Marijune MacIntosh Norman MacIntosh Barbara N. Mulvey John F. Mulvey John P. Murphy Hans L. Nielsen Albert J. Ny Jeanne L. Pearson Whitman Pearson Louis Pedrazzi Ella Perrault Walter L. Perrault Laurence F. Peterson Mary S. Peterson Warren R. Peterson John W. Putnam Susan H. Puttnam Ernestine K. Schontag Herbert E. Shepard Martha V. Elliott William Graham Grace J. Holand Albert Jackson Mildred E. Jackson Richard T. Kelley Rose M. Kelley June C. Magoon Louise der. Mills Ronald Earl Mills Charles J. O'Dowd Jeanne M. O’down Annie R. Sweetser Clarence A. Swettser, Jr Helen B. Walker W. Gardner Walker George W. Wetherbee Hazel M. Wetherbee Barbara C. Woods Ronald A. J. Woods Helen M. Young Curtis M. Briggs Jacqueline S. Dollinger Kenneth Dollinger Martin J. Duggan William J. Durkin, Jr Edythe H. Farrar Roland O. Farrar Eleanor R. Fish Marian L. Howe Hazel Jenks Stuart Kennedy Walter W. Lawrence Leonard Lee Lester Theo ‘C Lester Milton

Bedford Society Notes and Local Moves

Bedford Paul Revere Chapter will host a card party tonight at the home of Mrs. Ruth E Echols on Carlisle Road. Mrs. Ruth C Webber entertains her granddaughter Robin Ross of Shelburne Vermont at 8 Maple Street. Thomas P Bell 102 South Road marked his 86th birthday last Wednesday at his daughter Mrs. Philip E McMahan’s home where he lives. He is a native of England, a retired railroad man, and enjoys a summer garden. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G Hamilton and family of 40 South Road have moved to Billerica.

Paul Revere Order of the Eastern Star Ruth E. Echols Carlisle Road Ruth C. Webber Maple Street Robin Ross Shelburne, Vermont Thomas P .Bell South Road Philip E McMahan Mr. Bell England Ernest G. Hamilton Billerica Ledford

Miss Constance Tucker Accepted to Fitchburg Teacher College

Miss Constance Tucker of the Acton High School class of 1950 has been accepted at Fitchburg Teacher College and will enter the freshman class in September.

Constance Tucker Acton High School Fitchburg Teacher’s College

Bedford Calendar Highlights Local Club and Scout Events

The Bedford calendar lists activities from February 23 to March 2 including Boy and Girl Scout meetings, cookie sales, a cinema event at Town Hall, a church choir practice, Dairymen and Unitarian supper, a Progressive club forum, and Legion auxiliary hearings. Special events include a square dance festival and by law hearing at Town Hall, with services at Church of Christ and St. Michael's Church noted.

Moving Pictures Town Hall Church of Christ Dairymen's Meeting School House Middlesex County First Parish Unitarian Church Dominee Manse Forum Bedford Progressive Club Veterans’ Hospital West Roxbury Bedford Grange American Legion Auxiliary St. Michael’s Church Beta Sigma Phi Margaret Greenwood Alpha Phi

Acton Woman's Club to Meet at Mrs Chipman's Home

The Acton Woman's Club executive board votes to meet next Wednesday at 3 PM at Mrs. William L. Chipman’s South Acton home. The VFW auxiliary hosts a final whist party March 2 in the town hall with a grand prize for the top scorer. South Acton’s Neighborhood Sewing Club recent shower for Mrs. Newton Bennett included guests and Valentine refreshments.

Acton Woman's Club William L. Chipman South Acton VFW Neighborhood Sewing Club Newton Bennett Main Street Lawrence Tucker Robert Turnbull Alton Dingee Beatrice Bursaw Gertrude McCrudden Constance Joanne Tucker Cornelius Cullinane, Jr Valentine

West Concord Wins 7th Straight in Two Games

West Concord Wanderers defeated Medford Lecester Club 59 45 and Hankinton Town Team 101 47 to notch their seventh and eighth consecutive victories. Jackie Wallace led with 24 points against Medford Lecester and 38 versus Hankinton, as the team shot well from the foul line and built large leads. The club plans further games this week including Acton, Groton, Concord, and a weekend road trip to Bellows Falls Vermont.

West Concord West Concord Wanderers Medford Lecester Hankinton Town Jackie Wallace Walt Loomer Hankinton Wanderers Wallace Acton Harvey Wheeler Groton Concord Bellows Falls Vermont

West Concord Hockey Club Ties St Anselm 2 2

West Concord Hockey Club drew 2 2 with St Anselm s Collegians after a prior 6 2 loss. Rene Aho opened the scoring, Johnny Mandriok made it 2 1, and St Anselm s leveled in the final five minutes. Pete Bieren excelled in his first game with the team.

West Concord St. Anselm's Collegians Rene Aho Johnny Mandriok St. Anselm’s Pete” Bieren

Collegiates Suffer Narrow Defeat by Cambridge Five

Concord Collegi an club loses 35 to 33 to Cambridge five after a 14 2 halftime lead. Frank Trabucco top scored for Concord with 11 points.

Concord Concord Collegians Cambridge Frank Trabucco

Cullinane Family Visit Surfaces In Local News

Concord and Gloversville connections mark the piece as Jimmy Cullinane and his family visit relatives. Cullinane spends the off season selling insurance in New York and plans a return to Gloversville to manage the Class C team without major league affiliation.

Concord Jimmy Cullinane Jimmy New York Gloversville Culinane Concord High School

Engagement of Jeanette M Cotoia to James A Westcott

Mr and Mrs Angelo Cotoia of Lewis Street South Lincoln announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanette M to James A Westcott of 18 Douglas Avenue Maynard. Miss Cotoia attended Lincoln Concord schools and works at Cedric G Chase Photographic Laboratories in Waltham. Westcott formerly from St Johns Newfoundland attended schools there. No wedding date set.

Concord Angelo Cotoia Lewis Street South Lincoln Jeanette M James A. Westcott Douglas Avenue Maynard

Concessions Letters Mailed for 175th Anniversary

Concord civic and fraternal groups receive letters inviting participation in April 19 celebrations. Chairman Robert E. Sheehan asks groups missing a notice to contact Concord 1482-M immediately.

Concord Robert E. Sheehan

New England Square Dance Festival At State Armory Concord

War ren Shaw of Dracut announces the second annual indoor Middlesex County square dance festival on February 28 from 8 to 12 p m at the State Armory in Concord. Headliners include Charlie Baldwin of Norwell with a group from the country dance sextet and a dance demonstration. Other callers are Lawrence V Loy Joe Berkins Bob Treyz Paul Channel Joe Blundon and Bud Frowm. A Lithuanian displaced persons folk dance group will perform. Tickets limited to 1000, sponsored by the Middlesex County Young Farmers and Homemakers.

Bedford Middlesex County Armory Concord New England Charles Baldwin Norwood Baldwin Lawrence V. Loy MGM Victor University of Mass Joe Perkins Bob Treyz Boxboro Paul Channall Beverley Cambridge Joe Blundon Bud Frown Brockton Jim Stuart Littleton Lithuania Warren Shaw Dracut State Armory Charlie Baldwin Norwell MGM and Victor University of Massachusetts Joe Berkins Paul Channel Beverly Bud” Frowm Emece Massachusetts Federation of Young Farmers and Homemakers Shaw

Wisconsin scientists convert mill waste to lactic acid

Madison based researchers Professors W. H. Peterson and Reid Leonard of the University of Wisconsin report a method to transform sulfite waste from paper mills into lactic acid. This chemical has applications in leather tanning food processing and lacquer production.

Madison, Wis U.P University of Wisconsin W. H. Peterson Reid Leonard

All-Star Prospects Highlight Acton-Cy Guest

Acton-cy manager Jack Acton announces a two week pro interest in the German All-Star event. Kiam O Connely high school hosts Thursday night session featuring celebrites including Joe er Phil American Lenny Summers and Johnny Kalk. The program, released in 1949, will be available through high school athletics offices.

Acton Jack Acton Germa Kiam O'Connely High School Ot Blan Joe Er Lenny Summers Johnny Kalk

Stow High Edges Acton In Tight High School Tilt

Acton High faced Stow in a boys basketball game with Stow winning 46 points to Acton’s tally. Notable Stow players included Hartley Wheeler and Rimbach with key contributions from Weatherby and Morse. Acton’s lineup featured Edgar Hamper and Wickey, while Nelson and Vodoklys led the guests in scoring.

Mrs A Wins Concord Middlebury Women’s Event

Mrs A wins the North Conn shire annual women’s event at Concord Middlebury meet. She placed second in a close race with a final time around 2 52.2 after a first run 1 23.2. Jones, the wife of a local official, figures among participants.

Concord Son Jones Middlebury North Connshire Sunda

Harwood Greeon Vaults to Fourth at Madison Square Meet

Harwood G reon from Concord Pett high school competing in the B A A New York circuit placed fourth in the pole vault with a 13 feet effort at Madison Sa Saturday night.

Concord Pett High School New York Madison Sa

Local West church club met with Lowell road guests

A West church club hosted a gathering last week with Mr and Mrs from Lowell road and a well known figure from Richa pany Concore, discussing topics from 1 to Guatemala and Central America.

Lowell Road Richapany Concore Guatemala Central Americ

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Heart Association Red Cross Fund Concord Library Concord Woman's Club State House Mason King Middlesex King Middlesex League Bob Goodey Stoneham Dick Watson Paul Redmond Seven Kenny Cox Lexington Smith Cow Meynard STOW U. S Trinity Episcopal Church First Parish Masonic Temple Concord Rainbow Girls Concord Woman’s Club Girl Scout House Board of Trade Howard Johnson's Walden Royal Arch Noncom School County Extension Service Office Old Lions Club Concord Lodge of Elks B. P. C. E. Hall Harvey Wheeler School S.S. Mohawk Sea Scouts Concord Lodge Sons of Italy Elks Upper Concord Rotary Club Lecester Man Concord Pta Harvey Wheeler School Pta Richard P. Wheeler Harvey Wheeler Pta Richard A. Montague Francis L. Coolidge George T. Goodspeed Peter Bulkeley Stow Street Julian W. Ballou Ernest Spinney Ballou Collegians Salem Witches Newton Aha Bostons Skating Club Cullinane So. Lincoln Cineued Arthory Jack Spo Spor Bstow—On High School Acton High Mrs. A Harwood Greon Off
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