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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
A large work weekend at Camp Sacobor in Antrim New Hampshire is set for June 20 to 22. Alfred J Baptiste Egbert S Montague Peter Ilill and Robert H Daly Sr seek 25 volunteers of all skills to repair the nature lodge rebuild the dock fix roads and repair roofs with free board and room provided.
In Jackson Mississippi a family welcomed a stray terrier the day after their daughter Sylvia Petenzie adopted her Bet Boston terrier Miss Boots and the dog presented three puppies.
At the annual meeting held May 5 1952 in Mag nar Mass officers were elected and sworn to duties. President Guyer W Fowler First Vice President Frank E Sanderson Second Vice President Oswald C Drechsler Clerk Philip A Wilson Trustees include David C Clemens Harold R Goodwin Patrick H Murphy William Stockwell Gavin Taylor Clarence A Wetherbee Raymond O Drechsler with terms expiring 1955 1954 1953 and vacancies noted. Board of Investment includes Oswald C Drechsler Guyer W Fowler Frank E Sanderson Gavin Taylor David C Clemens. Auditing Committee members Oswald C Drechsler Patrick H Murphy William Naylor William Stockwell. Other Corporation members listed. Philip A Wilson Clerk.
Sudbury Grange held Patriotic Night with Past Master David S. Baldwin presiding in Master William E. Pettigrew’s absence. Mass State Senate President Richard S. Furbush spoke on world tensions and corruption, joined by Leither Lurch of Northampton. Local representatives and groups attended, with Girl Scouts and choral performances concluding the program followed by refreshments.
Memorial Day services were held as scheduled in Sudbury Center. Weather improved for the parade as Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. led the chaplaincy with ceremonies at cemeteries and memorials. The scene featured police, firemen, officials, Legionnaires, a band, Scouts, Cubs and Brownies, and blooming dogwood beside the World War Memorial.
St. Joseph's parish in South Lincoln stages a Saturday June 14 variety show to close its bazaar program at the Town House. Co chairs are Charles Mayo and Mrs Ed ward Czarnowski with Miss Marjorie Doherty as general chair. Rev Edmund J Ronan serves as honorary chairman. The event begins at 2 oclock.
Bright colored orioles ten varieties of wrens and four kinds of hummingbirds including the calliope the smallest hummingbird in North America are found in New Mexico.
The Sudbury Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday evening June 11 1952 at 8:00 regarding Boston Edison Company petition to erect an overhead high tension power line across Pelham Island Road about 1855 feet east of Landham Road. Harvey N Fairbank Lawrence B Tighe Aubrey W Borden.
The article urges campers to bring cameras for outdoor and indoor camp life. It notes staff support for picture taking, and advises a flash attachment and extra flash lamps. A booklet titled The Trail to Better Camp Pictures is available for a quarter from photographic dealers.
Sudbury Civic Association met at the Town hall to discuss fall plans with Robert Stevens presiding. A Dutch Auction followed the meeting, raising funds as bidders add coins and the bell signals the winner. Refreshments closed a pleasant evening and meetings will resume in the fall.
Two Sudbury dog enthusiasts earned multiple prizes this season. Wayside Pretty Penney, a one year old collie owned by Mrs.Thomas V. Cahill, won first prize at Framingham Raceland, and previously took top honors in Manchester New Hampshire and Springfield Massachusetts shows. Mrs. Paul Reaves’ Miniature Schnauzer won a first in the American Bred Bitch Class at the Ladies Club Dog Show.
The Bedford calendar lists events including an annual children’s fair on Saturday at the school grounds starting 1 p.m. and a Sunday mass and breakfast by St. Michael’s Holy Name Society at 9 15 a.m. A Monday Bedford Grange meeting is set for Town Hall at 8 p.m.
Sudbury observers report a Girl Scout Court of Awards to be held Saturday June 7 at the Girl Scout Cabin South Sudbury. All Girl Scouts and mothers invited to noon lunch with frankfurts hamburgers and desserts. Brownie Fly Up and first graders with mothers invited. Three St Hubert’s School Troop members Catherine Lovejoy Carol Hughes Marie Louise Bernstein earned badges and pins at last week’s ceremony.
A study of auto theft claims filed with four insurers shows that 84 percent of stolen cars were recovered by November 15 1951 with recovery mainly occurring in the first nine months of the year.
In New Britain Connecticut two brothers, Raymond Kings and Robert C Kings, each welcomed a daughter on the same day at New Britain General Hospital signaling a rare double birth event for the family.
Reaves' dog Brewsa earns obedience qualifying toward a Companion Dog title while Chief takes a first prize in the puppy class. Both dogs are German shepherds.
Washington debates the 7.9 billion Mutual Security Program for 1952 53. Direct military aid to NATO members totals 5.35 billion via Defense and 1.819 billion for Mutual Security Agency defense support. Europe gains net production boosts worth about 3.3 billion with 1.4 billion in US commodities. In the Far East the MSA expands civilian expertise and economic aid across six Asian Pacific countries amid ongoing conflicts in Korea Indochina and related subversion.
Gidney M Major Jr of Washington DC suffered sudden severe headaches with eye pain nausea and heavy sweating. After medical consultations and varying theories a staff engineer advised valuing each day. Major followed medical care an eye surgeon operated and he had no more headaches. He now faces problems with resolve and seeks solutions.
Sheriff L. L. Guy led a raid using rowing boats to seize three 550 gallon moonshine stills built on wooden platforms in the middle of Black River about 100 feet from shore near Fayetteville North Carolina. Ray U. Savings Bonds.
In Houston Texas Danny Garcia Luera 17 swerved to avoid a collision. His own truck lost control struck a telephone pole and threw him clear. The vehicle then reversed and rolled over Luera leaving him unconscious.
The regional director of the First U. S. Civil Service Region announces a stenographer exam for federal posts in the Greater Boston area with salaries from 2750 to 3175 a year. Exams will be held regularly at Boston and at several listed post offices. Applications are open for stenographer positions only.
Deborah Vienott daughter of Mrs Howard Vienott 24 Summer Street a Concord High School junior is chosen to represent Bedford at Girls State at Bridgewater State Teachers College this summer She is National Honor Society member and college course student active in school activities and an officer in the Lexington Rainbow Assembly announced by the local auxiliary unit.
The fragment recalls Lucille Ball’s early career and a Broadway show tragedy that ended in her paralysis and long recovery. It mentions Desi Arnaz, Marc Daniels, and her move from New York to Wyandotte and beyond, noting family ties and a later move toward screen stardom.
Public hearing on a petition from a local company about an overhead line for Mt electricity. The proposal involves a pump installation and potential impact on local science facilities. Details specify a deadline by June 22 for public input.
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