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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
9
A visitor from Alstead attended a Stow event near the Charles E. Cole campus with his family and a band. the gathering included residents like F. W. and Reilly, and summer friends such as Symonds.
Mr and Mrs Orin Benjamin of Dorchester purchase the Harvey Croft property on Crescent Street Stow Center and plan to reside immediately. The Crofts and their five children depart for Galveston Texas by station wagon, planning a country sightseeing vacation along the way. The article notes a vacation church school starting July 6 for 4 year olds through sixth grade, with roles for teachers and drivers.
A camera with a tiny furnace, developed by Westinghouse research engineers in Pittsburgh, can capture close up pictures of hot meals. The device aims to aid in the search for new alloys that resist rust and corrosion.
In Stateville Joliet prison Illinois inmates study trades at the vocational school to earn honest work after release. A 24 year old inmate, serving 5 to 18 years for armed robbery, charts a future in printing and other skills, with employers ready to hire trained ex-convicts. Warden Joseph Ragen promotes training to reduce reoffending and provide real job prospects.
Vancouver report states fisherman Patrick Kelly, 41, clung to the mast of his 31-foot boat for 26 hours after it was swamped ten miles northwest of Vancouver. The Pacific liner Princess Elaine rescued him keeping only six feet of mast above water. Kelly recalled praying and recalling Normandy D Day as he survived the ordeal.
Atlanta doctors puzzled by a 16 year old boy with a bullet in his brain found by X ray. The youth claimed he was handling a gun when it discharged and that the bullet entered the roof of his mouth and moved upward. He went to bed without aid then bled from the nose until a doctor could be called. Hospital staff planned to remove the slug if possible.
Mr and Mrs Rothwell N MacRae of 16 Belknap Street Concord observed the 24th anniversary of their marriage last Monday June 28. The couple, formerly of Lincoln, include Ruth Ready MacRae as the wife. He is a Concord businessman and both are active in multiple organizations. They have two children, Laurie and Rothwell Jr.
The Knights of Columbus planning committee met at Monument Hall under James W. Powers. They announce a home cooking booth for the four day Emerson Playground field day from July 2 to 5.
Indoor picnic for the Church of Christ Sunday school due to bad weather featured moving pictures directed by Walter B. Brolin. Ruth M. Livermore led the religious education committee with assistance from Mrs William H. Arnold and others.
The Bata club runs a food sale on church grounds with chairmen Mrs Frederick W. Backes and Mrs Alton W Adams. Helpers include Mrs John W. Laffin, Mrs James Sullivan, Mrs Richard J. Nelson, Miss Marion Nelson, Mrs Frank W. Thompson, Ts James Armstrong, Mrs Carl Voigt and Mrs Clinton E. Martin. Another sale is planned for September.
Joan D. Lord daughter of Dr and Mrs C Roger Lord celebrated her tenth birthday with an outdoor supper and an hour of games. Guests included Gail Brolin Gretchen it Ann McGovern Kathryn Breck Diane Cole Carolyn Jones Theresa McMahan Marjorie Lord Judith Lord Alan Fay Robert Watson Fred Paris David Lyons Arthur Smith Norman Voigt Henry Isner and Albert Beecy.
The Carlisle ceremony for Pennini Biggs featured Marry Saunders and the Saunders family with Anna H Barrett Ruth M Livermore and Louise Curri Lafay among the bridal party. The article notes several attendants and members of the wedding party.
David E. Townsend of 60 South Street completed studies at Tufts College and received his A B at the recent commencement. He has accepted a position teaching in the Junior High school in Martha's Vineyard.
Wayne Moody of Lakeside Methodist Church Lynn will be guest speaker Sunday morning July 4 at Union Evangelical Church. Moody, though blind physically, offers spiritual insight and a story of his life. All are welcome to attend the service.
Ned Leeming of Stow ages 11 wins his first heat in 1 second and reaches quarter finals at Suffolk Downs Soap Box Championship. Sponsored by Taylor Chevrolet Maynard, he loses by a starting line accident but wins multiple heats and earns a wristwatch prize. He plans improvements for next year and urges local boys to compete with him and his brother Woody.
Mulches such as leaves moss or manure conserve moisture and reduce watering. Water thoroughly in dry spells but ensure good drainage and avoid continually wet soil which harms roots. Lawn clippings are common mulch when fresh but dried clippings heat and odor when piled.
A local lad Ned makes a strong first start at the annual Soap Box Derby at Suffolk Downs. The event is praised as one of the finest amateur sports for boys and a large local showing is hoped for next year as Ned plans to race his rebuilt car.
Mrs Annie Wood and her daughter Miss Reba Wood of Gleasondale road left Friday to spend ten days at Center Ossipie New Hampshire.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Stow elected delegates and alternates at a regular meeting held in the town hall. Delegates include Mrs Elsie Wis and ham, Mrs Jennie De Miss Reba Wood, and Mrs Marguerite Priest with Dorothy Thomas as alternate. Plans call for a meeting Saturday noon at Stow Gunlar commonerties at two o'clock. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening in July.
Mr and Mrs David Smith of Lake Boon spent the week with her mother in Madison Jersey.
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