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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
19
Nine local Legion members and Commander A. Nedza organized a blood donor event at Wil-West Acton on Thursday. Veterans and donors, including Richard Deane and John Foley, backed the effort as hospital updates noted the Glen group will join a forthcoming trip.
The first area wide meeting of group workers from Greater Boston public and private agencies that plan recreation activities for all ages is set for March 4 and 5 at Red Feather Headquarters 14 Somerset Street Boston. Leonia M. Katowitz associate executive of Jewish Centers Association in Boston is chairman for the sessions.
A modern jet fighter-bomber requires about 1 345 pounds of stainless steel, enough to manufacture more than 89 600 kitchen paring knives.
Hudson Miss June Bevery Hoban daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip F Hoban of 26 Rutland Street and Hospital Corpsman John D Perillo of 22 Darbyouth Street Maynard son of Mr and Mrs Carmen Coppeta of 36 Cantilon Street Lawrence were married Sunday afternoon at 3 00 PM in St Michael’s church The Rev Charles Pepin performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with white bridal satin veil and carried a cascade bouquet of white gladiolas The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Anna Punch sister of the groom and bridesmaids Miss Charlotte H Aldrich and Miss Marilyn Martin The best man was Paul Dehm Ushers were Philip F Hoban Jr and Edwin Johnson A reception for about 125 guests was held at Maplecrest in Marlboro The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Portsmouth Virginia The bride a Hudson High School graduate 1951 is employed as secretary for Attorney Fannie M Buzzell Dettling and is a Magnolia Rebekah Lodge member The groom a Maynard High School graduate 1950 is a hospital corpsman stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital Virginia
Carlisle provides plans for West ford chairs at Past Masters Night by Mr and Mrs Carl J Swanson of South street. Mrs Mary Coffey Sleeper leads Carlisle Grange whist. Sleeper family recently in New York City. Congregational Church held services. Voice of Christian Youth to meet. Carroll Sleeper home on School street nearing completion after residence in Concord. Mr Sleeper attended Rotary in Concord last Thursday.
Newington Connecticut police search for the culprit who sawed the eight foot top from a blue spruce on John Murphy’s lawn. Murphy, 25 years the tree is an ornament to his home, offers a $50 reward for arrest and conviction.
The Navy announced it will stop recruiting stewards separately from other personnel to end the Negro character of that branch, marking a move toward integrated recruitment across services.
Portable stove offering white gas or oil use. Includes 4 gallon tank and oil barrel, cast iron not steel, plus a stand. Safety float valve noted for fuel management.
The 1954 New England Spring Flower Show runs March 14–20 at Mechanics Building Boston. The event, themed Gardens Old and New, features a replica Hort iculture Hall, an old time flower market, and living plant sculptures by the Boston Park Department. Ample color comes from Ames azaleas Stone acacias orchids and exotic blooms with gardens styled as 19th century and contemporary interpretations. Twelve garden clubs under the Women’s Exhibitions Committee supervise plots and exhibits including Our New England Heritage themed arrangements. There are more than 20 000 000 cyclists in the United States.
For sale in Maynard Mass a two apartment property with two rooms and bath on the second floor and three rooms plus hall and bath on the first floor. Features include gas stove refrigerator gas hot water glassed porch and linked hot water. 3000 square feet of land near churches schools and business district. Asking price 13500. Contact Everet Williams 2 Burns Court Maynard Mass.
Jackie Robinson predicts Willie Mays will be a much better ball player after his Army stint at Fort Eustis Virginia He believes the time away will mature him and aid his return The veteran outfielder recalls Mays starred in a 19 to 0 game and notes the ankle injury healed well keeping him active in basketball during the discharge period
A system connects 20 inquiry clerks across British railway stations via automatic telephone apparatus to deliver instant train service information, cutting queues of questioners.
Ted Williams, star Boston Red Sox outfielder, fell while fielding a fly ball at a practice in Sarason Florida and was hospitalized with a possible broken collar bone. Doctor’s preliminary exam said the extent could not be determined until X rays. Williams, 35, batted .407 with 13 homers in 37 games last season.
Lynn mass UP economic consultant to the Republic of Indochina was ordered to pay 10 in court costs for driving with expired New York plates and using an Indonesian license Benjamin H Higgins Jr 42 of Boston a professor at MIT was arrested in Saugus Feb 21 six weeks after returning from Indonesia Officials said he drove with 1953 New York plates and Indonesian license believing 1953 plates were valid and not realizing a 1954 sticker was needed in Massachusetts
Town meeting schedules set for Maynard Bedford Concord Acton Monday. Lincoln election this Saturday. Massachusetts auto fatalities rise from 56 days to the prior year. Alan G. Adams seeks GOP county commissioner nomination. Route 128 support noted. Birth of a son in Stow. Firemen seek 56 hour weeks in Marlboro Billerica and Concord. Deaths include James J. Walsh and Theodore R. Pranskunus. Various civic items from Concord Arlington and Acton races and public notices.
An ad urges readers to join the Payroll Savings Plan to buy United States Savings Bonds automatically through the employer. It claims easy saving, regular bond delivery, and security tomorrow by investing today.
Duncan T Foley, 43, of Hyde Park, was named by Mayor John B. Hynes to the $8,000 a year post of Boston Rent Control Director. Foley succeeds Paul A. Reddam, who resigned six weeks ago to enter private business.
Chicago officers arrest Marcus Fortson after he drove 35 miles per hour on a flat tire. Sparks from the wheel rim ignited the motor area, and Fortson claimed he aimed to reach work on time.
Lewiston Maine133 students earn Dean's List with a quality point average of 3.2 or higher for the first half of the year. Dean Harry W Rowe says about one sixth of Bates College’s 775 students are on the list. Eleanor M Peck from Stow, class of 1957, is noted among the honorees.
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