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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
4
Public notice about second class matter designation published August 29 1908 at Marlborough Massachusetts under the act of Congress dated March 6 1879. Published weekly on Thursdays by Enterprise Press Inc.
An article notes Senator Williams urging flexible parity, opposing fixed farm supports as Congress approves 2 billion to CCC with 1 9 2 policy aims. It also profiles Mr and Mrs William Stricker resisting sale of their Detroit area home amid a proposed 15 million development center with 76 000 parking spots and a lagoon, planning to stay in the old house.
Emerson hospital’s June totals show Admissions 195 Discharges 206 In Hospital 630 Out Patients 224 and in hospital 61 47 Died under 48 hours 1 over 48 hours 3 Major 81 Minor 79 Nursery 5 X rays 285 Laboratory Exams 003 Pathology Exams 21 Accidents auto 14 other 34 Daily average 1949 38.5 1950 44.3 Largest patients 53 Smallest 34 Males 76 Females 119 Adults 110 Under 14 48 Infants 37 Private rooms 22 Semi private 60 Ward 76 Infant patients 37 Private room days 280 Semi private days 365 Ward days 487 Infant days 211.
Mr and Mrs Austin Dunham Barney of Farrington Connecticut announce the engagement of their daughter Katharine Derr Barney to Wyatt Garfield son of Mr and Mrs Newell Garfield of Concord 17 Lexington Road Concord Garfield a Yale graduate 1948 and former Navy ensign was captain of the varsity crew at Yale and a Berzilius Aurelan member The couple plan an August wedding
Concord local note reports the marriage of Katharine Porter Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Lucius T Hill Brookline to John Kellogg Stanton former Middlesex School athlete and Middlesex graduate. Ushers include William A Barron John A Amory and Walter H Trumbull Jr all Harvard College athletes. The ceremony was in Brookline and the couple will reside in Mattapoinsett.
John Russell and James Stod dard recent Concord High School graduates are employed at Richardson Drug Company on the Mill Dam this summer. Both plan to pursue further schooling this fall. The Concord unit prepares for its annual two week tour of duty at Camp Edwards on the cape next month. Non com sessions continue at the State Armory Monday nights and regular drills on Thursdays.
Local real estate transactions include John Risgin Jr transferring property to Frederick W. Macone on Cross Street. Nina F. Robbins transfers property to Hazel E. W. Metzier on Westford Road. Arthur B. Worthley formerly of Concord transfers to Arthur B. Worthley Jr. near Westford Road, with Elizabeth F. Worthley transferring to Worthley Jr. and others nearby.
Local Scouts eligible for the sixth Wings of West Point encampment sponsored by Fells land Council BSA will be held at Stewart Field Newburg New York from August 5 through 13. For the second year the US Air Force and BSA jointly offer this camp to Explorer Scouts aged 14 and up. A maximum quota of 300 is set with free air transportation from Bedford to Newburgh by Army and Navy. Interested local Explorer scouts should apply to their Scout executive or Fellsland Council in Winchester.
Private funeral services were held at MacRae Funeral Home for Ge Wesley Watson of Carlisle a former Boston architect who died last Friday. He designed hospitals including Cable Memorial Hospital Ipswich and worked with Edward F Stevens of Boston. Born in Fitchburg he lived in Boston before moving to Carlisle ten years ago and is survived by his wife Cora Bartie Watson. He was 75 or 76 years old.
Mr and Mrs James P Schaeffer of 378 Main Street West Concord announce the birth of their first child a daughter on Tuesday July 11 at Emerson hospital Concord Mrs Schaeffer is the former Claire J Condon Grandparents are John P Condon of West Concord and Mr Schaeffer of Andover
Concord hospital lists new arrivals from July with families names and addresses. Mr and Mrs James W Oakman welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Walter B Belanger greet a daughter. Mr and Mrs Nelson Shaw report a son. the entry for Frederick M Buseh notes a birth.
Concord resident Alfred Carlson assistant county agent with Middlesex County Extension Service speaks on farm topics at a local meeting. He outlines agricultural programs and resources for area farmers and landowners.
A Lexington Park wedding united Rosamund Frost to Kenneth J. Rowe at Mrs. John Newton Frost’s home. Rev. Frank L. Thompson officiated with Mrs. Carl Adler as matron of honor. The bride trained at the School of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts. The couple will reside in Belmont after a Cape honeymoon.
Bedford items list residents and family events including summer trips to Amherst Nova Scotia Oklahoma visits from Mrs Olive A Bieren and Mrs Laura D Mohr, vacation from Boston Post Office employee Lafayette G Currier, trips to Sweden and Denmark, and anniversaries for Paul and Gilman, Arthur Hansen and Dorothy Ward Fancie. Also Elinor Christensen begins nurse training at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital September 11 and Gardner L Raymond family from Merchantville New Jersey.
Mrs Anna LaDucer and Mrs Annie B Dane returned from Atlantic City where they spent the week. Bedford students at Concord High School named on the honor roll include Richard Arthur Robert Arthur Elizabeth Barrett Robert Josephson and John McCrone. Mrs Beatrice Pike hosted a whist party for the Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary. High scores were Mary E McMahan in whist Ann Beecy in bridge and Beatrice Pike in contract. door prize went to Jean Crawford. A daily Vacation Bible School ran at the Church of Christ with Betty Lou Galley Hazel Ann Dutton leading. Galley a Simmons College graduate resides in North Reading while Dutton attends Gordon Divinity College in Carlisle. A 102-child enrollment marked the program with volunteers aiding leaders. Mrs Dorothy M Hume of Burlington Road Orchid Lady at Bedford Veterans Hospital and newly elected Bedford American Legion Auxiliary president was named co-chair with Mrs Sophie Weslowski of Arlington for Veterans Administration Volunteer Services. At the state American Legion Auxiliary convention in Swampscott Hume received her Stripe for 1000 hours of hospital service.
Robert C Webster 18 Hillside Avenue joins Surface Division 15 Boston Naval Reserve and will attend night drills plus a two week cruise to a foreign port. Civilian life finds him a UMass junior. Carroll Blake daughter of Kenneth P Blake 110 Great Road earns Bachelor of Art at Wheaton College and led the riding team for four years.
Sudbury St Ann's Church presents Sunday masses at 1:30 and 8 and 11 AM with daily mass at 7:30 AM. Baptisms by appointment. Memorial Church services in Sudbury conducted by Rev. George P. McColgan. July morning services at 10 AM.
Episcopal church service set for Sunday July 9 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Louis Parsons delivering the sermon. Sudbury Methodist Church will not hold service that day. members urged to attend South Sudbury church. Mrs John W Broome of North Sudbury selling magazine subscriptions for the organ fund.
Rev. Marvin L. Derby presides at 27 Great Road with Mrs. Leila M. Blake at 52 Great Road as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. Morning service at 10 45 a m. First Parish Church (Unstellan) hosts guest each Sunday with an 11 a m service.
Catholic Rev. William E. Merviess presides at 8:00, 6:18 and 14:19 events with Benediction after the 9:15 mass and Sunday school following. Location listed as 154 Great Road Masroe.
Rev. Marvin L. Derby will preach a special service next Sunday July 16 recognizing the church's 220th organization. Mid week services are suspended for summer. fair set for September 9. The church grounds and Manse lawn will host the event. Painting by volunteers near completion to save church funds. Vacation Bible School enrolled 110 with 75 average daily attendance costing 184.64 dollars. July 7 offering 30.53 dollars plus a 5 dollar donation. Further gifts welcomed. Sunday schools plan to underwrite costs to avoid admissions. Two missionary offerings totaling 10.38 dollars go to Rev. Luckman’s work.
A birthday party was held for Judith Lord daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. Rogers Lord. The event marked her fourth birthday with a simple family gathering at home.
Reverend John J. Scollan and Mrs Walter Dow announce Sunday services at Concord with organist Davider. Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30. Novenial services suspended for the summer months.
Masses listed for St Bernards in the church schedule with times 7 8 15 for children and 8 15 10 11 30 for adults. Services honoring St Jude are suspended during the summer.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with the rector preaching. A nursery is provided in the parish house for preschool children at a designated time during the service.
Rev. Robert H. B is pastor at Trinity Church with no services scheduled. Union is called for July 16. A summer service will be held at West Concord Union Church.
The Evangelical Free Church on Long Street announces a Sunday July 16 service at 7 30 pm led by Rev Gunnar A Gunderson and a Friday July 14 program at 7 40 pm marking the final Vacation Bible School display. The annual Vacation Bible School program will be held at Silver Lake Hollis New Hampshire.
Rev Edward P Daniels organist Miss E June Hood present for summer services at the First Parish Concord. No services in June and July due to union. Summer services begin with first union service on Sunday July 23.
Reverend Edwin B. Nylen delivers the sermon with Mrs. Nina Lind at the organ. The Sunday service starts at 9 30 in the morning in West Concord Union.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday School at 10 45. Reading Room open 11 a m to 4 p m weekdays. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m. Nursery provided. Life Lesson-Sermon for July 16 features Psalms 27 and Matthew 11. Correlative passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures included.
The record notes various church activities including devotions and prayer services at ST BRIDG and ST JOHN the 4th Sunday Communion. Rev Eino leads devotional sessions and coffee is offered after services. Weekday schedules include Sunday discount events and Monday business meetings.
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