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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
11
In a tense scene Frances Keen Pachter shows Ann reappearing with funds for a fresh start. Mike faces a past love and Ching the family symbol while Sam observes. Ann pledges to honor their vow and restart life, claiming Deb is not part of the plan.
The article notes that the flag born by an 1818 1819 act would have 18 stripes and stars equal to states, effective July 4 1819 marking the flag's birthday. It also cites Carl Fritts of the Automotive Safety Foundation estimating one life saved per year per 10 miles of proposed interstate highway construction.
Concord hosts a choral festival on June 5 at the State Armory with Concord Academy Concord High School and Middlesex School choruses performing Haydn Harmoniemesse. An orchestra of 50 players accompanies the 4 p.m. concert open to the public free of charge.
Acton High School eighth grade traveled to Plymouth on a two hour bus trip led by Miss Marion Towne and Theodore Hersey. They viewed the Harlow House corn planting ceremony the first fort and home reconstructions and Forefather's Monument Plymouth Rock and the Pilgrim Maiden statue.
A Pasadena couple sought adoption through the Childrens Home Society. After years of delays due to war and approvals, a district worker judged their finances precarious and delayed action. Mrs Hedlund resisted but later faced distress. A starlit ride prompted gratitude, easing despair and bringing happiness despite denial. CARNEGIE
Brooks School third graders presented Jack and the Beanstalk last Friday afternoon. Pupils designed and sewed puppets, painted scenery, and made up lines while selling tickets to raise money for a school gift to be kept secret until graduation.
Acton junior and senior classes arrange the annual prom to be held on June 3. Principal Raymond Grey and Supt. William O Connell with Mr and Mrs Dana Hinckey attended the eighth Babson conference in Wellesley on Friday, focusing on Emotional Stability in School and in Business. Grey also attended the Neighborhood Principals Club meeting in Framingham to discuss college boards and curriculum problems.
On Tuesday September O'Connell attended the final dinner meeting of the Merrimack Valley Superintendent Association at the Vesper Country Club in Lowell.
A light coating of egg white on an unbaked pie crust acts as a barrier to prevent moisture from custard or similar fillings soaking into the pastry during baking.
Sixty eight juniors applied for next year’s Concord High exchange trip with 24 to be chosen, 12 girls and 12 boys. The trip grows in popularity as it becomes more profitable and interesting. A Florida school may be next exchange partner for winter. Concord High boys sign up under Athletic Director Bernard E. Megin for summer baseball league participation.
The senior class will graduate outdoors on June 11 after their last day. After debate and voting, Nan tasket Beach was selected for the annual class trip on Tuesday June 7.
Fire chief Cleve Costley of International Falls spotted flames on the Thomas Cobey residence roof while taking a flying lesson. He landed the plane, knocked on Cobey's door, and alerted him that his house was on fire.
Richard Harper son of William C Harper of 161 Willow Street West Acton was chosen as the Acton High School representative to the state level. He is a junior and has been an outstanding student at Acton High School.
The Concord High School class lists seniors accepted to multiple colleges. John T. Fester Jr and Terence Stone join East Coast Aero Tech, Richard Dunibrack to Boston University, Janet Reed to Vassar, Cheryl Smethurst to Bates, Margaret Lahnstein to Framingham Union Hospital, Lee Comins to Radcliffe, Jean Fallon to Radcliffe, and Eleanor Loomer also named among accepted students.
Dr Abigail A. Eliot founder of the Nursery Training School of Boston spoke at Brooks School Parents Association in Concord about the slow process of nature in child development. She urged patience and a warm, balanced approach to learning at home and school, outlining factors that block growth and strategies to support each child.
About 6000 to 7000 men from 20 Catholic parishes across the Woburn district and surrounding towns will attend an outdoor Corpus Christi Mass and related events at the Pomeworth Street Playground in Stoneham on June 9. The program includes a 7:30 pm start with St Joseph's Band Medford, Mass at 8:00 pm celebrated by Rev Fr Edmund W Croke, with Rev Fr John Sexton as preacher and Fr Frank F McElroy leading in the Holy Name pledge.
The Chamberlain School of Retailing accepts a program in retailing and merchandising for its course offerings, signaling recognition of the curriculum by the institution.
The document now known as the original Declaration of Independence is actually a second copy. The original bore only the signatures of John Hancock and Charles Thomson.
A government survey finds that of 10 050 bridges in the rural interstate system 8 187 equal or exceed 81 percent below standard with the remainder meeting basic safety criteria.
A Des Moines report notes young hot rod drivers building a courtesy image. After a teenager helped four stalled couples, he gave them a card pledging safety and credit to a local club called Knights of the Road Hot Rod Club.
Mrs Anthony Dias of 21 Mason Street reported to police yesterday that a silver crystal ball and a lawn ornament were taken from her yard.
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