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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
9
Funeral services for Wu, 85, of 12 died late 16 held at Our Lady Church with high mass. Interment in family cemetery. Fr. Mittal, native of Dec 17 1871, presided. Survived by two brothers and a sister. Parish notes mention church plans and liturgical calendar elements.
The Wayland Board of Health appoints Miss Roberta Jacobs as Director of the Wayland Public Health Nursing Service. She will direct and coordinate nursing programs including bedside care school health and board services with Parmenter Health Center staff reporting to her. The joint program began in May 1955 and has since expanded, creating a need for centralized leadership.
Bedford notices record Nancy Ellen A born July 17 at Richardson House Boston to Mr and Mrs Paul A of Cran dell Parker road. Morris family back from vacation at Monument Beach. Carolyn Morris attends Episcopal camp in Milford. Guest ministers to fill Church of Christ pulpit in August while Rev Marvin Derby vacations. Oakley family to move to Gram for government post. Dudley road home rented. Summer Sunday School session at Church of Christ under Harold Brady Ruth Livermore. Peter Smith, Northeastern ROTC graduate, trains at Fort Gordon for active duty next November. Hammonds return from camping trip in Nova Scotia. Office of Superintendent Bennett to open July 15 through Aug 9 from 8 to 3:30.
Gilbert M. Roddy of Monument street in Concord has been elected executive vice president and director of both Boston Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co. and Mutual Boiler and Machinery Insurance Co. announced by Marshall B. Dalton. A Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate and new president of MIT’s Alumni Association, Roddy has led with these insurers since 1934 and 1937 respectively and has served as vice president since 1952.
Bedford area witnesses a severe car crash on a steep rise on Middlesex Turnpike injuring four youths from Somerville. John P. Fraser 19 Arlington was most critically hurt. others Paul Dadowski 18 Theodore Cormier 16 and Robert Powers 17 were listed in fair condition at St John’s Hospital Lowell.
The Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville Alabama is recruiting civilians for 29 Federal Civil Service jobs with annual salaries from 3670 to 11610. Fifteen engineering posts plus metallurgists physicists psychologists analysts administrators electronic technicians and draftsmen are listed. Apply via Civil Service Form 57 at a New York recruitment office or Fort Devens Massachusetts for a listings.
A large turnout is expected for the annual Friends of Scouting Day at Camp Resolute Boston on Saturday July 27. Camp directors Eagle son and Mansur plan a 3 PM program with aquatic events tours campfire and a Mohawk Village ceremony plus new cooking and refreshments for families from eighteen towns. In case of rain the event moves to the following week.
Worcester report says a hit tune draws tourists to Massachusetts. Deputy Commissioner George E. Wells notes record July figures and strong August outlook. He credits the song Old Cane Cod, better state parks, and the new Turnpike for the influx of out-of-state visitors.
Carlisle Mrs. Richard W Wright of Bedford Road was a bridesmaid at the Saturday morning wedding of Miss Virginia Marie Hayes and Lieut Walter William Kangas at St Peters Church in Dorchester. Selectman Everett F Lapham and family returned from a week at Donald's camp on Rust Pond in Wolfboro New Hampshire.
Rev Hugh Penney of Ayer preached at Acton Evangelical Congregational Church as August closing closure is noted with reopening on Sept 8. Acton Community Universalist Church holds a midweek meeting tonight at 7 30. Board of Selectmen meets July 30 at Town Hall 7 30 with Chairman MacPherson presiding. Winona Rebekah Lodge moves meeting to Aug 7 from Aug 21.
Pvt David A. Wilson son of Mr and Mrs James B Wilson Acton Ga recently graduated from the Army Southeastern Signal School lineman course at Fort Gordon Ga The eight week training covered construction and maintenance of both open and buried field communication wires and cables He entered the Army in February 1957 and completed basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey The 18 year old soldier attended Acton High School.
Atlanta Michigan reports farmer Kurtz built a scented scarecrow sprayed with perfume to deter deer. His wife, Mrs Kurtz, hopes the fragrance lasts long enough to protect the garden. The quirky method draws local curiosity.
Midshipman George D. Ojalehto of Maynard mans a rapid fire 3 inch 50 caliber gun aboard the heavy cruiser Canberra during a summer training cruise. He is a Naval Academy student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Waine Ojalehto. More than 3000 midshipmen from 15 colleges take part in the first summer cruise, leaving Norfolk June 13 and due back August 6 at Norfolk after gunnery at Guantanamo Bay.
Syracuse report says deputy sheriffs waited after Johnny Johnson, 39, bolted into the jail shouting that an attacker was following him. One minute later the assailant appeared and fled, prompting a tense moment at the facility.
Washington reports the National Association of Real Estate Boards finds retail property values and rents likely to stay steady for the rest of the year after a survey across 227 cities. Vacancies may rise slightly in retail sites, but most areas expect 2 percent or less. Prime locations show no value change, secondary sites mostly stable with some downturn, and parking space seen as a key factor in marginal properties.
Lincoln selectmen urge the state to end train whistling near Tower road grade crossing as automatic gates are now installed. William T. King says whistles can stop. Elliott V. Grabell calls the noise a nuisance while Atty. Mulhern notes Boston & Maine runs 34 passenger trains daily at 55 mph or more and 12 freight trains, arguing whistles remain a safety precaution due to limited sight lines.
Concord attorney general George F. Fingold was guest of honor at a large Republican barbecue at Beaver Country Club Dracut attended by about 4500 Republicans and friends from across the state. Local chairman G Sherman Blair Jr led the town committee with a Fingold for governor sentiment evident among leading Republicans optimistic about a 1958 win.
Carlisle officials announce a regular meeting of the board next Thursday August 1 at the Gleason Public Library presided by Chairman Everett F Lapham. The prior vacation period ends as town leaders resume duties and address routine business.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D Bates of Stearns Street announce the birth of their third child Herbert Jr July 9 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Edwin Qua of Bedford and Mr. and Mrs Richard Bates Sr of Carlisle.
The next Willow Rebekah Lodge meeting is scheduled for Monday August 5 at West Concord. July saw Rev William H Clark filling in for Rev Stanley Rodgers at St Elizabeths Sudbury. The Good Church assembly invites the public to a women’s missionary council at Mrs Walter Kesseys 421 Main Street West Concord tonight at 730. Daily Vacation Bible School begins July 29 at Evangelical Free Church and runs through August 9 with the theme Pioneering With Christ.
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