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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
11
Local notes from Concord and nearby towns report election contest chatter and town manager talk amid community events. Updates include Rotary and Lions gatherings, PTA luncheon, a Scouts expo, library art show, and a polar weather chat. Death of Ernest E Gray noted. Marines Sgt. Howard F. Yliger obituary mentioned.
Carlisle Grange members visited Burlington Grange for Visitation Night and will send a delegation tonight. Tuesday evening neighbors attended Neighbor’s Night in Sudbury. Mrs Kenneth Winchester of South Street and Mrs Michael Mandriok of Bedford are recovering in Emerson hospital after recent operations.
PSD Concord acting Police Chief Robert E Kelley was named president of the Concord Police Relief Association at a Saturday meeting at the Station. He succeeds Patrolman Thomas V Finan. Other officers include Vice President Patrolman Martin S Yauga Treasurer Lieutenant Marshall J Witherell Secretary Patrolman James F Hanley. Plans discussed for future activities and a meeting is listed for next month.
The Carlisle Grange No. 402 plans a February 3 gathering at 8 o clock in the hall with Mrs Marion Pedersen presiding The lecturers circle will be observed and refreshments served Members attended a prior circle at Mrs Margaret Saare s Chelmsford home
Concord notes a Family Night Supper tonight at West Concord Union Church with evening entertainment to follow. A months mind mass for Ernest E. Christien was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church by Rev. John J. Scollan on Christmas Day. Concord Grange P of H invites Chelmsford Grange to a future meeting.
Commissioner Otis M. Whitney of Concord runs for re election to the post of treasurer at the 63rd annual meeting of the Republican Club of Massachusetts to be held at Parker House on Saturday.
The Bedford School Building committee posted an artist sketch and plot plan for the new Bedford Junior High School in Stefanelli’s window. The drawing shows the classroom section cafeteria and gymnasium with references to existing buildings and Great Road, noting care to preserve trees in the area.
Regional gathering at Dracut will feature In struction Night led by Past Master Edward R. Stephen of Carlisle state deputy. Parish members voted on new members after Sunday worship at First Parish Unitarian. Youth Group also met Sunday night. Family Sunday set for next Sunday at First Parish. Board of Selectmen meets February 1 at Gleason Library 8 pm, chair Calixte Adrian presiding. Carlisle firemen held a drill and meeting led by Chief Waldo D. Wilson at the station.
In Lindau on Lake Constance Germany the city archives reveal Luther’s autograph dated 1540 on Matthias Roth’s ordination document and a Melanchthon letter dated February 22 1547 as reported by the German Tourist Information Office.
Cpl John M Horan now serves in Japan with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team as an ammunition bearer in Company L. A veteran of two combat jumps into Korea, he has earned the Good Conduct Medal, Medal for Humane Action, Army of Occupation Medal, and UN and Korean Service Ribbons. He is a Maynard High School graduate and son of Mrs Josephine McGee of 43 Summer Street Maynard.
Rev Eric W Grimshaw preached on Seeing God the sixth beatitude. Pilgrim Fellowship discussed Boy Dates Girl and Boy Marries Girl. Last day to register to vote by Feb 9 for March 1 town election at Town Hall. Organ revival at West Acton Baptist Church Sunday at 4 pm. Rev Hugh Weston invited to preach next Sunday at 10 30.
Mrs Kathryn Darling and Mrs Marshall Duane of Bedford serve on the committee for the Lay Woman's Retreat League communion breakfast at the Somerset Hotel in Boston on Sunday January 31. Bishop John J Wright of the Worcester Diocese will be guest speaker. Rev Oscar Hawes preached on The Religion of the Naturalist at First Parish Unitarian Church. Postmaster and Mrs Howard F Davis of North Road recently vacationed in Tampa Florida. Unity Ladies Auxiliary hosted a dance with the Tyngsborough unit at Bedford Veterans Hospital led by Mrs Dorothy M Hume and a dessert bridge by United Workers at Mrs Arline Goyette's home with reservations led by Mrs Sidney W Ingalls.
New York report compares four window washing formulas. Each mix uses common cleaners like washing soda kerosene or denatured alcohol with water. Results indicate all four options clean well with varying odor and handling considerations.
Plastic items in homes require mild laundering. Wash with warm water 110 to 120 and a mild detergent, rinse with clear warm water, and wipe dry. Water spots come from soap curd and hard water. repeat cleaning as needed.
A fragmented caption appears to discuss sleepless nights and concern for family in relation to saving money. It advocates payroll savings and bonds as a simple habit to build hope, urging readers to buy Savings Bonds today.
Wash plastics with cool to lukewarm water using non precipitating water softener. Soak curtains until spots dissolve then brush lightly. Do not wring plastics. drip dry or line dry. If pressing is needed, use the iron at the lowest temperature setting.
A vivid guide showcases vegetable plates as artistic meals. Readers mix corn pudding with green peppers eggplant and mushrooms, detailing pepper cups baked with corn milk and onion, and eggplant toast with mushroom sauce for a complete savory dish.
The United Workers of the Church of Christ conducted an all day sewing meeting in the vestry last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Henry Baxter as chair. Luncheon was served and those assisting were Mrs George D Fraser and Mrs Edwin F Qua. Local eligible voters must register by Tuesday February 9 at Town Hall from 12 noon to 10 pm. The Mothers March for polio fund is tonight under Mrs Joseph Genetti. Town canvass volunteers will assist. First Friday masses will be at St Michael's next Friday February 5 at usual hours.
Assistant Treasurer Kenneth B. Jesseman cried as a tear gas bomb in a vault drawer leaked. He opened the drawer at the Loan and Trust Savings Bank in Concord, New Hampshire, and tears streamed from his eyes as the device activated.
A practical tip notes that baking soda can be used to smother small grease fires on stoves. It emphasizes a safe, quick response to kitchen flare ups.
The engagement of Miss Mary Antonelli of Westford to Lieut Richard W Rogers of Alexandria Virginia is announced by Mr and Mrs John Antonelli. Miss Antonelli is a Westford Academy graduate employed at Rex Corporation Westwood. Rogers is returning from Fort Devens and a spring wedding is planned.
Lincoln residents report activities including Mr and Mrs Richard Withington and Sean Whippse at the Richardson House in Boston. Middlesex Central AA meeting at Meynard Gratee Hall with Mrs William B Den presiding. Lieut and Mrs John Swift return to Kentucky. Lincoln Heart Fund chairmen named Dr and Mrs Charles Fitts of Wes Toda with Heart Sunday planned for February 14.
Fort Belvoir Virginia dedicates a new rifle range to Army Engineer Hero Sergeant George D. Libby Medal of Honor recipient posthumously for gallantry near Taejon Korea on July 20 1950 Libby belonged to the Third Engineer Battalion 24th Infantry Division.
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