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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
5
James, 12, a four week trainee, rode a horse named Dover to win the event. Ruth Erickson of West Acton received a consolation prize. Stable owner Francis J. King, a West Acton WWII veteran, is noted. Arsenic compounds are used to supplement quinine in the treatment of malaria.
The Bedford Recreation committee and Miss Marcia Webber outline summer programs for Bedford youths. The Bedford Grange offers two dances while the Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Post runs six ball games. A girls softball team is arranged with captains from both high and junior high: Donald Bunson John Cobb Verne Adams Francis Sullivan Peter Bieren John Stewart.
Anniversaries due this week include Dr. and Mrs. Edward S Nahigan on June 21 for three years of marriage. Mr. and Mrs. George Cossar Jr on June 22 for five years. Mr. and Mrs. Richard D Powderley on June 22 for five years. Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley on June 26 for eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E Carson on June 27 for two years.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Church Aid of the Center Congregational Church is set for Thursday June 27 at 2 30 in the vestry All members should attend as annual reports will be read and new officers elected The nominating committee includes Mrs Edwin Hollowell Mrs Alfred Hansen and Mrs Fred Richards Mrs Frank E Balsor will lead the devotional exercises and the tea hostess is Mrs Fred Richards assisted by Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Alfred Hansen
Bedford items report Mrs Mina J Hanson in Emerson hospital Concord illness Corporal Thomas Poleo Jr and First Lieutenant Joseph F Beecy are on leave or have returned from overseas duty with the U S Marines and European theater. The Bedford Grange annual children's party at the Lownal featured a planket club drawing and fresh meats. The Bedford Junior High baseball team visited Fenway Park with chaperones. Birthday milestones for Joan Lord and David Julin. Bedford Progressive Club to meet June 25 at the YD Cafe.
John Maenpan will attend Boys State at Ambherst from June 22 to July 2, sponsored by Sudbury Post American Legion No 191. Legion funds all expenses for 750 boys this year. Mass Safety Council test grants drive certificates. Typing pins awarded to senior class members Gloria Moore Elina Floridia Mary Orifice Jane Phelps Corradena Floridia Audrey Hodgdon Rosalind Bonazzoli Dorothy Garfield Bradley Tighe Muriel Sunbury Lois Johnson Royal Haynes Ann Fairbanks Jeanne Twitchell Lois Johns Loraine Waters.
Acton notice states Mr. and Mrs. James E. Feehan of Main Street South Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Alice M. Feehan to Arthur J. Hayes U S N son of Mrs Mary Hayes of Sylvia Street South Acton Miss Feehan is a Ware Mass high school graduate and Fitchburg Teacher's college alumna who taught at West Acton school and now teaches in Waltham schools Hayes is a Somerville High School graduate who has served in the Navy about five years and is assigned to the S S Montpelier as an instructor
The Bedford Grange sponsored another old time dance in the Townhall on Friday evening with much success. Thomas Johnston Salvatore Albani and Mrs Johnston presided as chairmen. An other dance is planned for Friday evening June 21. Francis McMahon will note his birthday on Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Arnold celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday June 16. Mrs Arnold was Barbara Elder of Lexington. The local Junior High closes June 20 with classes resuming September 4. A field day occurred June 17 at the US Veterans Hospital sponsored by the Disabled Veterans Hospital Service Inc. Prizes were awarded for various races and events. A Street Fair Parade in Carlisle drew many from town including Lafayette Currier Priscilla Currier and Joyce Clark who won first prize in the Bicycle parade dressed as Uncle Sam.
Lexington high school held graduation exercises with many Bedford students among the graduates. Notable graduate Robert E. Hume, a Navy veteran with 15 battle stars and several decorations, returned to complete his high school course after service. He earned honors including two DFCs and the Navy Cross among others.
The Church of Christ choir traveled to Boston on Friday for a broadcast over a Boston radio station. Quiz participants included Mrs. Donald Damon Mrs. Hdna Meharg and Mrs. Dorothy Jeny and Mrs. Archie Brand. Other choir members joined them and they went on an outing after the broadcast.
Bedford announces Dr. C. Rogers Lord will resume duties as school physician after service in the Army. Dr. Harriet Leach of Billerica served as substitute physician during his absence.
Concord Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star held its final meeting at Masonic Hall with Mrs Ruth MacRae presiding. A penny sale followed and several skits by men entertained. Col. and Mrs Norman Calvert Spencer Jr celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Many Concord girls listed as debutantes for 1946 1947 season.
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