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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
6
National Safety Council data show home injuries far exceed vehicle injuries, with 16,349 annual disabling injuries in Middlesex County and 3,679,000 in county costs. Falls, fires, and stair hazards drive the rate, while nationwide fatality favors highway deaths.
The World Council of Churches distributes a Pentecost message to its 172 members urging universal prayer on Whitsunday June 5. It calls Protestant Anglican and Orthodox churches to observe Pentecost as a day of global prayer. Signed by six presidents from diverse denominations.
A reception for Miss Florence Malcolm, Congregational missionary, will be held Sunday at 3 30 p m at the Congregational Church. A town resident, she has served over 30 years in Angola Africa. The public is cordially welcome.
USIA plans to videotape the seventh annual Newport Jazz Festival from June 30 to July 4 for later television abroad. A full team will record over 30 hours of afternoon and evening jazz sessions, then edit them into half hour shows for free telecast by USIA offices worldwide. Newport officials back the project to showcase American jazz globally.
New York data show the annual per person food expenditure averaged 18.60 during 1935 to 1939, rising to 392 in 1959 according to government figures. This reflects a long term increase in food costs affecting households nationwide.
Bedford hosts Memorial Day exercises with Rev. Dr. William Sahakian delivering a sermon on The One Truth Church. Elementary schools hold social studies fairs at Center School Auditorium and Ball and Chain Club runs a family outing at Camp Middlesex. Betty Liljegren retires after 50 years teaching with a $50 bond and corsage. Charles Gittins honored by League of Women Voters. parish building committee coordinates with architect Frank Crimp. St Michael's College student council names Andrew Fay representative.
The Co-Op Inc a 5500 member consumer owned supermarket and fuel oil business held its annual meeting at Wilson School Natick on May 23 announcing $43 865 in savings to be refunded to patrons in June. Officers were elected to the board and committees and a 2 000 purchase cap was approved.
Stow reports successful polio vaccination drives led by Mrs. George Ojalehto. About 600 children received Salk shots at Center School and roughly 175 adults were immunized at the adult clinic on Tuesday night. Children’s shots were free, adults paid 50 cents. Henry S. Harvey and Medical Associates organized the effort with registration roles filled by several aides.
Extension notes warn against one size fits all pesticides and outline three basic mixes for ornamental vegetables and fruit plants. 4-H Camp Middlesex opens June 26 with boys and girls sessions, age rules, and activities like swimming crafts and nature exploration. Salad greens season led by spinach lettuce dandelion greens and kale from local and regional sources with freshness and storage tips emphasized.
Stow Sunday observances at First Parish feature a tribute program for youth, final meetings of senior and junior groups, and a near full church for a Memorial Day service led by Rev. Ronald M. Mazur and Rev. Eugene S. Watson. Scouts, veterans and Legion Auxiliary uniforms enrich the ceremony while flags decorate the rear. The sermon titled One Nation Under God was delivered by Rev. Mazur.
The Garden Club held its annual luncheon Tuesday at Towne Lyne House Lynnfield with a pre-tour of three Winchester gardens. Reservations were handled by Mrs Herbert Bradley.
Lincoln unveils July Fourth schedule led by chairman George Wood with support from Dr E Donelan Rooney Mrs Stanley Cibel John Chase and Sgt Daniel A MacInnis. DeCordova Museum hosts Festival of Arabian Nights June 11 inviting public. a ticket contest is open to local pupils and children. Seventeen parishioners at St Josephs celebrate first communion.
The Concord C H S class of 1945 plans a reunion June 5 at Mar Country Club. Organizers include Jean Theen Horgan Marjorie Duggan Jad Hayes James Dee Jr Richard Carolyn Holden Hortense Locke noble grand will preside at Willow Church and Rebekah next Monday at 7 p m. Laurence N Bascom Jr 10 Prairie Street comments Bascom formerly played on the high school team and attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Sudbury Wednesday saw 28 kindergarten pupils perform for parents under Mrs. Martin Haskell and Mrs. Robert Malloy. Certificates were awarded by Mrs. Haskell. A class picnic followed, with Mrs. Gagan and Mrs. Malloy leading nursery children in a final year activity on Thursday.
Dr. Alvan R. Feinstein reports on a formula feeding program for 109 severely overweight adults. Sixty percent lost at least 20 pounds and 31 percent shed 40 pounds or more, using evaporated milk, corn oil, dextrose, and water at about 900 calories daily. Some patients quit early, others added substantial foods, while many stayed faithful.
The region’s soils and rains create ideal growing conditions for Douglas firs, west coast hemlock, and western red cedar. Trees can rise up to five feet in a season and add about half an inch to girth in a year.
Longer Ones Architects advocate expanding use of glued laminated Douglas fir beams in homes. The large timbers would be exposed for structural and decorative effect, aiming to enhance architectural character and space.
William V. Aleksa 76 of Maynard died at Pondville Hospital. Services were held at Sheehan & White Funeral Home with a requiem mass at St. Casimir’s. burial at St. Bridget’s cemetery. Born in Poland he was a retired textile worker and widower with no immediate relatives. Also noted are funeral notices from Acton and Sudbury for local residents Duncan Ford of Waltham origin and John C. Gates of Concord, detailing services, survivors, and burial plans in various local cemeteries.
West Concord resident Proctor Lapham died Monday in a Carlisle rest home on his 88th birthday. Born May 30 1872 in Lowell, he was a longtime real estate agent and former board of assessors member. Survived by daughter Ruth Boyd and son Ralph P., funeral held at MacRae-Tunnicliffe with Rev. Edwin B. Nylen officiating. burial Sleepy Hollow.
Alma deMier, 93, retired art teacher at Concord High, died Sunday at Concord Home for Aged where she lived 11 years. Born in New York City on Sept. 24, 1866, she moved to Concord in 1912 and taught over 25 years. Survived by nephew Sumner Weld of Marblehead. Funeral Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial in Caldwell, New Jersey. Funeral arrangements by Joseph Dee & Co.
Acton Center holds today class elections with regional winners to be announced at the Victory Hop in Blanchard Auditorium. Student Council sponsors the event and will unveil the best election poster with a $10 prize. Principal Grey and advisors oversee grades 7 12 and 7 8 respectively. The Acton Center Woman's Club raises the scholarship to $150, effective June. A junior senior prom drew 70 plus couples with Pamela Nelson named queen and attendants Jacqualine Micklay Julie Tinker Sandra Miller and Carolyn Roche.
Memphis Tennessee UPI reports two year old Sammy Yost accidentally altered her family blessing causing her to say Give us Lord our jelly bread instead of the usual prayer. The lighthearted moment was shared at a family meal drawing smiles from relatives.
Miss Riley aged 68 of Concord died Monday. Survived by three daughters Misses Julia E Helen F and another, all at home. Funeral held at Dee and Son Funeral Home with burial at St Bernard's Cemetery.
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