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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
3
The West Town players split two games over the weekend. Friday at home they beat Feken 4 1, while Sunday they fell 9 2 at Ride contest. Groton aided the winners with five hits, Davis pitched for West Town.
The Acton Garden Club’s flowers show last Tuesday at the Acton Woman’s club attracted many visitors despite Saturday storms. Winners included Ethel Milbery, Gene Fletcher, and Florence Merriam among others. Judge panel from Lincoln and Boston awarded blue and red ribbons. Hazel Sprague of Concord won best in show with a gold seal. The feature noted Henry James praising Beacon Hill in Boston.
Sudbury obituary for E Whitman Rice born May 30 1879 on Rice Road Sudbury. He lived at 3033 Scenic Place New York City and died after an accident at home. Rice held key roles in sugar chemistry including with National Sugar Refining Co and United States food programs. He served as secretary treasurer of the American Chemical Society Sugar Division and contributed to dehydrating food research. He left Grace H Feltus and siblings Laura Rice Morse among survivors.
Marlboro reports the Herbert F. Akroyd Post auxiliary plans a birthday party Thursday night for 400 to 500 veterans at the U S Veterans Hospital Bedford. Buses depart at 6 45 p m from Legion hall with dancing partners for the patients. The rehabilitation committee chaired by Mrs John A Bigelow coordinates donations at Legion hall tomorrow afternoon. An outdoor picnic is planned June 26 for closed ward patients with a gift of an electric recording machine and amplifier with radio.
A 75 year old town jail in Suncook New Hampshire is offered as a housing option with six cells ready to become bedrooms and a courtroom suited for a living room.
Incomplete returns show the Republican and Democratic slates for the November ballot. Names include governor Robert F. Bradford versus Maurice J. Tobin, lieutenant governor Arthur W. Coolidge versus Paul A. Dever, and other state-wide offices with candidates for secretary treasurer auditor attorney general and U.S. senator.
Ellsworth W. Bell of the Massachusetts State College extension service warned of a milk shortage in New England this fall due to grain and farm labor shortages harvesting equipment dairy equipment and fewer dairy cows. He noted current high production is from good spring pasturage and other regions face similar constraints while evaporated milk butter and cheese supplies remain tight.
Concord Country Club hosted two President's Cup quarterfinal matches over the weekend. Gardner Cook defeated Danforth W. Comins Jr 3 and 2 while Francis H. Gleason edged A Lawrence Peirson Jr 1 up. Play is expected to resume next week.
Frosts in New England push concentration of Marlboro apples to be above last year in this high elevation city. Orchard spokesman notes normal fruit supply overall, but state the state will not meet total demand and grocery prices may rise about a cent per pound. OPA permits the increase to cover higher production and packing costs.
The Sudbury High School class of 1946 held graduation exercises last Friday evening. Rev. John M. Foglesong gave the address “Meeting the Challenge of Youth” and urged the graduates to embrace their motto “The Future Is Ours.” Veteran Robert Phelps, who returned to finish his studies, received an ovation when presented his diploma.
Bedford birthdays list upcoming celebrations for Martin F. McMahan on Saturday Jean Frances Copp who turns five John McMahan on Monday William Bernard Pergal turning three and Sandra Elen Van Lathean also turning three on Wednesday all noted in community notices.
Sudbury voters cast 315 ballots for L Roy Hawes in the state primary while Clarence A. Wood of Hopinton and J Alan Hodder of Framingham won the district nominations. A total of 367 local ballots were cast with 539 votes in Hawes’s favor in the district, amid 1190 district votes.
Concord Sunday results show Kenneth L. Hayes winning the Sunday best nine holes with 35 27, while Converse Hill captured Saturdays event with 39 29. Other top finishers include Pliny Jewell 38 29 and A Lawrence Peirson Jr 32 29.
The Acton Memorial Library announces a large set of recent purchases including adventure novels classics and biographies such as The Wake of the Red Witch Hawk's Flight David the King and The Glory of Elsie. Also listed are mystery works poetry collections and reference guides plus several hunting and dog training volumes.
Mr and Mrs Leeman E Haines announce the birth of a son on June 15 at Emerson Hospital in West Concord. Haines is principal of Harvey Wheeler School. Mr and Mrs William Wheeler Anderson announce their first child a son born June 13 at Emerson Hospital. Mrs Anderson is the former Mary Richardson.
Joseph E Boothroyd was re elected Grand Knight for the coming year at the Maynard Knights of Columbus meeting. Officers elected included Deputy Grand Knight Michael Veleno Chancellor Sylvester S Sullivan Warden J Francis Cleary Advocate John A Driscoll Recorder John E Hannon Treasurer Ralph L Sheridan Trustee Harold J Morgan At side Guard James J Bakun Outside Guard Patrick Murray Delegates to the State Convention were Joseph E Boothroyd and John E Hannon with alternates Robert Riley and Henry T Hannon.
Mr and Mrs Robert William McAllister of Carlisle celebrated their golden anniversary last Monday evening at First Congregational Church Carlisle. They have lived in the town over 30 years with Mr McAllister a retired Boott Mills worker and deacon of the church. The couple received a purse and a cake as entertainment featured the event with townspeople and parishioners in attendance. They have three sons R Wright Gordon Alfred and a daughter and grandchildren.
Wasiuk carded his first ace on the 201 yard 15th hole using a No 2 iron. The ball landed on the green and rolled into the cup while playing with Wasielas alongside Danforth Jr James Austin and Cahoon pro.
Acton Post No 6258 VFW announces efforts to restore Jones Memorial Field at Stow and Martin streets Acton to a premier town field. Work will occur evenings and Saturdays with two to three hours volunteered. A first practice is set for Sunday June 23 at 2 00 pm led by coach Jackson Braves Scout.
Census tables show marriage chances at age 65 are under 1 in 100 for spin sters and under 2 in 100 for bachelors. The data frame highlights low odds for these groups and reflects broader demographic trends in senior marriage likelihood.
The Wyoming state fair began in Douglas in 1905 marking the start of a long standing agricultural and community showcase. Local officials promoted the event as a rallying point for farmers and residents to celebrate progress and youth involvement.
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