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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
3
A fragment mentions a maid in a field wearing a brown eyed dress or bouquet with a Burlington reference and the name Miss Clare, indicating a clipped or misread fashion note from a bygone page.
Dexter 70 of Bradley Lake improves after a Wednesday accident near his home. Initial reports said a broken neck but doctors now say a vertebral injury only. He is in the White Building at Massachusetts General Hospital and is reachable by visitors between 2 and 3 PM or 6 to 7 PM daily except Sundays.
The event highlights Burns and Miss Talismar wearing dotted Swiss gowns with hats and flower corsages. The bride, educated at Cambridge School and Remington College, married at Philadelphia linked academies. The groom, Mr. Lewis, attended Episcopal Academy Phillips Exeter Harvard and earned a MA from Chicago. they sail Friday for Salzburg and Italy before he teaches at Bennington College.
Massachusetts fire safety advisory urges thorough drying of hay to prevent spontaneous combustion and stresses using hay thermometers to test temperatures. It warns 125 degrees as suspicious and 176 as dangerous, advises fire department contact, and stresses proper lightning protection and bonding of metalwork in buildings to prevent arcing. Also recounts incidents of child hazards from matches and gas, noting damages up to about $150.
When Fuji last erupted in 1767 six inches of ash filled the crater and settled over Tokyo, miles away.
Sudbury Mass July 10 1950 board of appeals announces a public hearing on a road junction at Wayland Road near Ties Ayn 2 SRG Se Halt. Stephen Main listed as involved.
Concord officer Col Mutty, a 20 year veteran, commanded a training camp staff at Camp Edwards North Falmouth. He served in World War I Navy aviation and earned the Army Distinguished Service Medal and Meritorious Service Ribbon for roles in combat and theater duty.
Miss Mil dred Eleanor McMaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H McMaster Chelmsford united in marriage with a Carlisle Navy man, a fireman first class in the U S Navy. The wedding and reception at the bride’s home drew Concord guests and will be followed by residence in Chelmsford on July 15. The Swansons are noted in Grange activities.
Massachusetts legislators Rep Harold Tompkins and Sen Richard Furlough will attend a Concord gathering with features including a football game between Democrats and Republicans. Activities include a Troop 8 event, farm exhibit plans for July, and a Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club work day led by James L. Brann Jr. of Cornell University.
Teachers may qualify without a written test by showing a four year degree from an accredited college or university plus 24 semester hours in education. Twelve hours must be in elementary education. Those lacking teaching methods or practice hours require one year of elementary teaching experience. Applications must be filed by July 27.
The Red Barn Theatre unveils A Night in the Gay Nineties a lively 1890s revue led by Yggie Wolfington and Bert Winsett. The cast belts Can Can Papengy 2 The Sextette Beauty Parade and a new Frankie and Johnny while the ensemble backs the two stars in a nostalgic, colorful musical night.
Mr and Mrs Alan D Elwell of Newington Connecticut announce the birth of their second daughter and fourth child Dwight Elwell on July. Elwell of Sudbury Massachusetts and Mrs R Cutler of Sudbury are also mentioned in the notice.
Past President Leste O. Anderson of the Concord Rotary Club headed a local delegation of Concord members who attended the Monday night meeting of the Maynard Rotary. Wendell Carter of 21 Central Street West Concord, employed at the Bellletrics House of Correction, is presently enjoying his annual vacation from his duties.
Concord residents report Robert Rice of Bedford Street recovering after a recent football and track injury. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about safety in local sports and school activities.
The Evangelical Free Church in Concord will hold the final display of its annual Vacation Bible School on Friday at 7 30 p m. On Saturday the school group will join Sunday school children for an annual picnic at Silver Lake in Hollis New Hampshire.
The Concord Republican Club marks its third annual weekend gathering noted for swimming and camping activities enjoyed since the year’s visit. Local members participate in the event reflecting the club’s ongoing community presence.
Bedford hosts a 15 day active duty training tour for nearly 900 officers and airmen from the 89th Troop Carrier Wing of the Air Force Reserve. Col Howard C. Stelling commands the 89th Wing with Lt Col John R. Propst leading the Air Force Reserve Training Center.
During a training tour the 89th Wing aerotnish airlift 1200 men from the Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Infantry Regiment. The unit flew from Westover Air Force Base to Otis Air Force Base on July 15 for their annual summer encampment with Naval reserve pilots providing fighter cover.
A Pilot Grove Farm gathering in Stow brought together families including 73 sons. Among attendees was Mrs. Will Warrén from Lyridoff Kentucky and Mrs. Lueyrn of Stow aged 88, marking a long standing family reunion event.
Miss Elaine Drechster daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert B Drechster of Watcott Street, a 1950 Hate Nishaehoe graduate, registers at Bryant and Stratton Commercial College Boston and will attend September classes. Mr and Mrs Samuel Mnésoh reside at Lake Boox cottage. Mr and Mrs Beecher Wasteburn host Mr Wadiburn’s mother from Glen Palw, New York.
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