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Concord Enterprise

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Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1959

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Press notices and contact details

Marlboro Massachusetts edition issue details and advertising copy deadlines. Includes editor contact, office addresses in Marlboro Concord May Boston New York, and requirement that ad copy reach the office by 2 o clock Wednesday for publication. Subscription rate listed as One Year five dollars.

Enterprise The Enterprise Press, Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Con Nason St May P. O. Box Concord Marlboro Massachusetts

Rugged Austerity Echoed in John Laurent Exhibit

A DeCordova Museum show through Feb 22 displays John Laurent’s somber expressionist paintings inspired by New England landscapes and natural forms. Laurent, born 1981, son of sculptor Robert Laurent, studied at Syracuse and Paris and teaches at the University of New Hampshire. He has exhibited at Boston Arts Festival and major venues including the Smithsonian and Corcoran Gallery of Art.

Lincoln New Hampshire John Laurent DeCordova Museum Laurent al Pool Presidential Range John Robert Laurent Syracuse University Indiana University L’academie de la Grande Chaumiere Paris University of New Hamp Ogunquit School of Oountings Boston Museum of Fine Arts Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Richmond Museum Off Fine Arts Smithsonian Institution Corcoran Gallery of Art Toledo Museum of Art

Baptist Church Notes West Acton Fellowship Meeting

West Acton Baptist Church notes a Sunday 6 p.m. fellowship at Memorial Chapel with a filmstrip program Do You Dig Up. The annual church congregational meeting for committee and board members is set for Wednesday Feb 4 at 8 p.m. A church council meeting will follow.

Baptist Church West Acton Memorial C Hapel

Church of Savior schedule for February meetings

A meeting of the Every Member Visitation Committee is set for 4 Carlisle Road Friday at 8 p.m. Young people meet there at 5 p.m. Sunday school teachers gather February 4 at 9 Baillat er race Nevi tt s home Lexington at 8 p.m.

Church OF Savior Ford Carlisle Road Church of the Savior S Y Nevitt Baillard Terrace Lexington

Local youths seek hockey equipment donations

A group of Concord high school players, mostly freshmen and sophomores, have been playing informal games with Middlesex third team. They plan more games next month and seek donations of pants gloves and hats. Contact Jimmy Condon at EM 9 2545.

Concord Middlesex yes @né Jimmy Condon

West Concord Coach Val Muscato achieves 64th straight win

Oliver Ames led by coach Val Muscato former Concord High star extended his 64th straight win with a 60 55 victory over King Philip in a Hocka mock League game held Tuesday.

West Concord Val Muscato Concord High Oliver Ames Hockamock King Philip

Concord High Wins Eight Middlesex League Tilt

Concord High defeated Reading 50 20 on Tuesday to raise its overall mark to 12 3 with four games remaining Fraser led with 18 points and Don Fraser and Brad Evans added 32 as Concord eyes second place and a possible 80 point break to top Paul McLaughlin's record

Don Fraser Brad Evans Chipping Ince Concord High Reading Concord Fraser Nen Paul McLaughlin Bedford the Sap

Makeups by Rotarians List

Concord Rotarians listed makeups including Alexander C Peters Dr Robert S Ireland Charles W Dee Thomas Huck ins at Bedford Ernest Verrill at Groton John H Kennedy at St Croix Virgin Islands Charles W Allen at Lake Worth Florida Nicholas M Delaney at Woburn Winchester Also Delaney at Wilmington Thomas J Byron Dr D Edward Cleary Jr Loring Grimes at Maynard Fred T Boyd at Hamburg

Concord Alexander C.peters Robert S. Ireland Charles W. Dee Thomas Huckins Bedford Ernest Verrill Groton John H. Kennedy St. Croix Virgin, Islands Charles W. Allen Lake Worth Fla Nicholas M. Delaney Woburn Winchester Delaney Wilmington Thomas J. Byron D. Edward Cleary, Jr Loring Grimes Maynard Fred T. Boyd Hamburg

Chorus Seeks Singers For Sixth Mass Rehearsals

Concord Chorus announces its 1959 season feature the Sixth Mass in E flat by Schubert under conductor Edward H. Howard. Rehearsals are 7 45 p m Tuesdays at Concord Academy and the chorus invites area singers to join the mixed chorus solo quartet and full orchestra.

Concord Concord Chorus Edward H. Howard Franz Schubert Concord Academy

Briton Rawson and Swede Petterson join Boston A A indoor lineup

Mike Rawson the European 800 champion and Stig Petterson Sweden's 6-10 high jumper join foreign entries for Boston Athletic Association meet at the Garden on February 7. They arrive with Brian Hewson to form a fierce pair in the board track event and the anticipated Dumas Tomas high jump duel.

Mike Rawson Stig Rome Rawson Brian Hewson Hewson Colombes Herb Elliott Stockholm Auden Boysen Norway Eric Rhid Belgium Gaston Reiff

Maynard Gals Split Games In Double Header

Marlboro girls varsity defeated Maynard 38 to 29 as Miss Gaynor scored 23 for Marlboro. Elaine Colleton Jessie Piecewicz and Leigh Robinson led Maynard with 11 each. Junior varsity won 41 to 5 over Marlboro.

Maynard Marlboro Miss Gaynor Elaine Colleton Jessie Piecewicz Leigh Robinson Chysus DeRosa DeGrappo Jayvees

Concord high school building earns regional design citation

The Concord-Carlisle Regional District School Committee learns the Brister's Hill high school under construction was chosen for a 1959 architectural exhibit citation in Atlantic City. The award praises a clean cut design and strong organization of humanities, science, art, social, and physical education centers.

Concord Concord-Carlisle Brister’s Hill Atlantic City American Association of School Administrators American Association of School American Institute of Architects United States

St Blaise Day Observances At Local Churches

Catholic churches to observe St Blaise Day on Tuesday February 3 with traditional blessing of throats. St Bernard’s bless after 7 am Mass and again at 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm. Our Lady’s bless after 7 am Mass and at 4 pm and 8 pm.

St. Bernard’s Our Lady’s St. Michael’s Church St. Blaise

Fire and theft prompt patrols in Concord area

Patrolmen Costello and Dolan investigated a burned car found on Old Marlboro Road that had been stolen in Boston and linked to a court case. Fire marshal officials also probe the incident while Nutter stops a suspicious vehicle on Main Street revealing two runaways. Sweeney is commended for early detection of a basement fire at Richardson, averting a major blaze per Chief Patterson.

Wm. J. Costello Concord John C. Dolan, Jr Old Marlboro Road Boston Robert Nutter Main Street Paul M. Sweeney Richardson Harry A. Patterson

Lincoln Public Library on the move under John Carley

The Lincoln Public Library reorganizes with John Carley leading the re shelving after moving books in November and dismantling old stocks. High school students and Mr and Mrs Charles Bliss assist as restructuring continues. </s>

Lincoln Public Library John Carley Charles Bliss

Change of heart in Niagara Falls mugging attempt

Mrs. Vukosava Plavsich told police a youth pulled her into a dark alley. She offered him $2 to let her go and when he refused she hurried to call for help to recover her eyeglasses. Later she learned the assailant had a knife.

Niagara Falls N. Y Vukosava Plavsich Hher

Lions Conduct Meeting Here

Concord representative from New England Telephone spoke to the Lions Club on Tuesday evening at Howard Johnsons after supper. President Stanley M. Howard led the meeting with Harold Shedd in charge.

Concord New England Telephone Company Lions Club Howard Johnson Stanley M. Howard Harold Shedd P.P. J. Edward Holt Frederick S. Flannery Lexington Road Herbert F. Carlson Dep. Dist. Gov Rudolph W. Currier Woburn Lions

Concord Fifth Annual Rose Hawthorne Fashion Show

The Rose Hawthorne School Guild hosts its fifth annual fashion show on Friday February 6 at 8 30 pm in the school auditorium. Professional models from Covely 7 Girls with Mrs John Griffin of Sudbury present styles by Cyreld of Brookline with Miss Julie Dane as commentator. Ralph Stuart Trio provides music and tea is served after. Tickets from Mrs George Coleman or Mrs Romeo DiCieco.

Concord Rose Hawthorne School Guild

Valentine Party for Carlisle Grange Members

Carlisle Grange No. 402 hosts a Valentine party at the Grange Hall on February 4. Mrs. Bessie Pedersen, master, will preside and Mrs. Edna Stacey, lecturer, leads the program. Last week Mrs. Edna Sleever showed photos of Switzerland and spoke about that country. A food auction and refreshments follow. A grand prize will be awarded in the whist series with a lowest-score prize to be offered on February 11.

Carlisle Carlisle Grange P. of H Grange Bessie Pedersen Edna Stacey Edna Sleever Switzerland

Carlisle Church Names New Sunday School Officers

Carlisle Congregational Church elected new officers last Wednesday with Mrs. Irma Bearce named superintendent replacing Mrs. Frances Whitman. Other officers include Mrs. Arlene Dempsey assistant superintendent Mrs. Susan Storer secretary and Francis H. Dutton treasurer.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church Irma Bearce Frances Whitman Arlene Dempsey Susan Storer Francis H. Dutton

church notices and meetings listed for Evangelical Free Church

Concord The Lord s supper will be served at the conclusion of the evening service Sunday at 7 p m Youth Fellowship meets 7 30 p m Colony Fortalice meets Monday 7 p m Pilgrim Fortalice Tuesday 3 30 p m Boys Christian Service Brigade Tuesday 7 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 00 at Esther and Alfred Davis Bible study 8 Cyril and Frances Perkins Rebecca Sewing Circle with Mrs Olga Andersen Thursday Feb 5 8 p m

Concord Evangelical Free Church Colonist Fortalice Pilgrim Fortalice Boys Christian Service Brigade Esther Alfred Davis Cyril and Frances Perkin Rebecca Sewing Circle Olga Andersen

Carlisle Christian Endeavor Week Observed at Carlisle Church

Carlisle Congregational Church societies observe Christian Endeavor Week with a 10 45 a m worship led by President William Shumway Jr Sunday February 1. A Park Street Church Boston rally follows in the afternoon. 4 H Floral Arrangers resume meetings February 2 at 7 pm at Larry Blanchard’s Concord store led by the local group’s leader.

Christian Endeavor Carlisle Congregational Church William Shumway, Jr Park Street Church Boston Larry Blanchard Concord

Woman births seven pound girl then pens hospital column

Mrs Natali Pfanstiehl of Andover gave birth to a seven pound girl at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Four hours later nurses found her at a typewriter writing the Andover column for the Manchester Evening Herald. She has led the column for three years, but dateline was changed to In the Hospital Labor Room.

Manchester Conn Natali Pfanstiehl

Weston and Wayland win league tilts

Weston defeats Bedford 64 61 with Dunn scoring 39 points. Wayland defeats Lincoln-Sudbury 48 46 led by Regan Marsh and Baird tops Bedford with 21. Abersham adds 13 for Wayland in regional action.

Sudbury Weston Bedford Wayland Lincoln-Sudbury Dunn Baird Regan Marsh Abersham

Walden Clinic Fund Campaign Opens Tuesday

Concord-Eliot Hubbard of Lincoln serves as general chairman for a drive to raise funds for Walden Clinic. The clinic serves Acton Carlisle Concord and Lincoln with support from private donations special events and United Fund. The Concord Carlisle Acton Lincoln partnership seeks continuing operation with 64 solicitors including captains Mrs Edwin Brooks Mrs Rene Bourquin Mrs Reed Anthony and others. A solicitors meeting is set for Feb 2.

Concord Eliot Hubbard Lincoln Walden Clinic Mental Health Association of Central Middlesex Abigail A. Eliot Acton Carlisle United Fund Walter K. Shaw Alexander C. Peters Edwin Brooks Rene Bourquin Reed Anthony George Hill Fabian ‘Friedman James Hawks Frederick Mears Earl Wheeler

Newton Leading Four Records in Middlesex Rifle League

Concord four Middlesex Scholastic Rifle League teams have broken the 900 barrier with Melrose 916 Marlborough 915 Malden 901 and Waltham 901. In local results Concord beat Acton 834 784 and lost to Newton 877 869 Marlborough 876 852 and to Waltham 901 866. Newton leads team standings with 30 wins and Concord is 1 3.

Concord Middlesex Melrose Marlborough Malden Waltham Acton Newton

Freshmen Basketball Schedule at Concord High

The Concord freshmen team coached by James Hayes from the faculty has home games on January 30 at Winchester February 3 against Stoneham February 6 against Wakefield and February 13 away at Lexington.

Concord Winchester Stoneham Wakefield Lexington James Hayes

Birth of Steven Michel at Symmes Arlington Hospital

Mr and Mrs David S Michel of 1 Mac road welcomed a son named Steven on January 16 at Symmes Arlington Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Michelson of Lexington and Mrs Maurice Rockwood of Winthrop Executive board met yesterday at the home of president Mrs R Willard Hunt of 34 Hancock Street Lexington League of Women Voters unit meetings are listed this week at the homes of Mrs Jetha Wade 251 Old Billeric Road and Mrs John F Curley 301 Davis road

David S. Michelson Mac Road Steven Symmes Arlington Hospital Harold Michelson Lexington Maurice Rockwood Winthrop R. Willard Hunt Hancock Street League of Women Voters Jetha Wade Old Billeric Road John F. Curley Davis Road

Acton Grange Sets February Meeting Date

Acton Grange will hold its next meeting on the second Tuesday of February. A whist party occurred at the Holiowell home with neighbors in attendance.

Acton Grange Holiowell

Acton-Ruth Proctor Announces Darling Accepted at Northeastern

Guidance director Acton-Ruth R Proctor notes senior Robert Darling of 177 Main Street South Acton has been accepted to Northeastern University and will begin in September. Charm clubs of grades 7 12 discuss cosmetics with Evans of Salon de Beaute Maynard. Anne Rimbach, Acton lunch program director, attended a Massachusetts school lunch advisory committee meeting in Boston on nutrition and health education.

Acton Ruth R. Proctor Robert Darling Northeastern University Robert Robert H. Darling Main Street South Acton Northeastern Evans Salon de Beaute Maynard Anne Rimbach Massachusetts Boston Trade High School

Sudbury 13 Explorers Hold Athletic Night at Center School

Exploring Sudbury-Posts 13 held a small basketball evening in the Center School gym. Eight boys played after a practice, Roger Cutler nicknamed Pin Wheel impressed with a flip after a block. The group thanked Sudbury School Committee and Dr. C Newton Heath for gym use.

Sudbury Posts 13 Center School Roger Cutler Roger Don Barton C. Newton Heath Dick Walker Dave Smith Dick Keough Brian Young Grant Boughton Jr Légion Hall Walter Kilton, Jr Edward Cutler Walter Kilton Sr Richard ‘Barton James Devoll Sr Malcolm Young Curt Garfield Post Grant Boughton Mohawk District Terence Wilson Peter Boughton James Devoll, Jr James St. Croix Walter Kilton Jr Don Walker Doug McAndeless Tom Handrehan Tom Richter Doug MacKenzie Martin MacArther Branford Lithgow Peter and

Girl Scout cookie sale ends Friday with troop chairmen named

Cookie sales conclude on January 30 and cookie delivery is planned for the week of February 14. Mrs. Julian W. Tolman chairs the event, joined by cookie chairmen representing 34 troops.

Concerd Julian W. Tolman Tolman Misdams Edward Richmond William Faxon John Shaw Raymond Lawrence Theodore Harding George Thomas Hoddeson Thomas Huckins

Simmons Alumnae Meets Saturday at Simmons College

The 83rd Simmons College Alumnae Council meeting will be held Saturday January 31 bringing about 200 members from across the country for an all day session of meetings and workshops. Harriette Gordon Ellis will preside and Dr J Garton Needham will deliver the principal address about a recent survey of graduates on the value of the Simmons education. Bernice J Poutas organized the program at Bre tonville executive secretary to the Alumnae Association.

Simmons College Alumnae Council A. W.wunderly S. Acton Alumnae Association Donald P. Donaldson Lincoln Harriette Gordon Ellis Newton J. Garton Needham Simmons College Simmons Bernice J. Poutas Af Bretonville

Lane closures after Route 128 cave in near Lexington

State police assisted with traffic on Route 128 near Routes 4 25 in Lexington after a cave in slowed traffic for hours. Northbound lanes were reduced to a half line as highway crews resurfaced the area. Mr and Mrs Ralph J Morrison Dover Street announce the birth of a daughter on January 23 at Emerson Hospital. A Santa Chiara Guild spaghetti supper at West Concord Union Church Monday was followed by a youth recital directed by Mrs J Fred Engebretsen. The disaster plan executive committee met at Emerson Hospital Tuesday night led by Dr Francis McDonald.

West Concord Lexington Ralph J. Morrison Dover Street Emerson Hospital Santa Chiarra Guild West Concord Union Church J. Fred Engebretsen

Dessert whist party and lectures in Acton churches

A dessert whist party is set for the Social Circle at South Acton Congregational Church on Thursday February 5 at 1 30 pm. Monthly Ed wards Quimby meeting follows. A purification service of Holy Communion is scheduled for 6 45 am at the rectory of the Church of Good Shepherd Episcopal on Monday February 2. A birth is announced at Emerson Acton Community School. A Vestry meeting of West Acton Baptist Church occurs Sunday at 7 pm. John Hill leads a group from Acton Episcopal Church discussing Chaplains Boys Program. Fire crews respond to a car fire on Orchard Drive. a 1953 Plymouth owned by Richard P Clark is declared a total loss.

South Acton Congregational Church Church ‘of Good Shepherd Episcopal Acton Richard P. Clark Orchard Drive H. Stuart MacGregor

Acton Guild to Meet Next Tuesday at Church Hall

West Acton-Monthly Acton Catholic Ww Guild will hold a business meeting after a pot luck supper on Feb 3 at 7 p.m. at the church hall. Mrs Imelda president will preside. Mrs Edel Connelly hosts the supper. Mrs Marion will show slides of the fair and Mrs Mary Petrucci will remind members of the book coming up in March. Members are urged to bring five of their favorite recipes.

West Acton Imelda Edel Connelly Marion Will Mary Petrucci Nash Road

Boxboro Girl Wins Award For Character and Leadership

Elizabeth Roach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Littlefield Road, Boxborough, has been chosen to receive the D. A. R. Izen's Award. The plan calls for selecting a girl of outstanding character from the class by seniors, faculty, and class members. Miss Roach will enter the University of Massachusetts next September. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has been active in class and school activities.

Acton Raymond J Elizabeth Roach Littlefield Road Borough D. A. R. Izen Miss Roach Unity of Massachusetts

Lions Hold Zone Social At Concord Nightspot

Acton Lions cancel per meeting on February 3 to hold a zone social and ladies night at a Concord venue on February 9. At the previous meeting Bernard E. F. Megin of Bernard F. Megin High School spoke. Zone leader Herbert F. Carlson among guests. Attendees included John Jereh ard Hardin Ralph Spinney William B. Clewley Roy Frank R Dickinson and H Flood.

Acton Acton Club Zone Concord Bernard EF. Megin Ath! High School Herbert F. Carlson Melrose Lions Club Cad John Jerehard Hardin Ralph Spinney William B. Clewley Roy Frank R. Dickinson H. Flood

Winter dog Ball in Acton Hosts Teens and Dances

Community notes report a Winter dog Ball event in West Acton featuring teen participants, a dress and jacket sale, prize records, and a restocking of new records. Friday includes adult dance lessons by Mrs. Charles Whitehead, a professional instructor, with an hour of instruction and an hour of general dancing. The event references more than 25 resort areas in the YJ, S.

West Acton Charles Whitehead Yj, S

Licensing Board notices Stow Package Store license request

January 29 notice states Antonio Francis Lu seeks a license to sell all alcoholic beverages for Stow’s Package Store located on Main Street Stow Massachusetts. The establishment lists a 40 by 40 foot area with rear entrance and no cellar. filings include names Alvin John Right Robert P Bird. Board of Selectmen.

Antonio Francis Lu

Stow Board of Appeal Sets Public Hearing Date

The Stow Board of Appeal announces a public hearing on February 6, 1950 at 8 PM at Stow Town Hall to consider Helen K.G River Street Natick variance due to required frontage lacking on the lot located at River Road Stow. Signed Donald W. Powers.

Stow Town Hall River Street Natick Stow Stow Board of Appeal Donald W. Powers

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