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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
22
Archbishop Cushings talk at Concord marked the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Daughters of America. He urged a peaceful heart to end wars, praising St Francis of Assisi and criticizing greed as the root of conflict while calling for radical, scripture grounded renewal.
Hudson Miss June Hoban daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Hoban of Rutland street and John D Perillo of Maynard were married Sunday afternoon in St Michael s church at three o clock. They were tendered a surprise Jack and Till party by about 200 friends and relatives in Lawrence at the Capri Club on Thursday night. They were presented a purse of money. Hostesses were aunts of the groom to be Mrs Claire Russell and Mrs Betty Richards of Lawrence.
Carlisle reports weekend sled dog races in Littleton with Lyle S. Grant, president of the New England Sled Dog Club, and wife Mrs. Grant, a local school principal. Police Chief George W. Foss attended Concord’s testimonial for Robert E. Kelly, joined by Mason G. Foss. A Rev Brandoch Lovly meeting at his church and Amy W. Duren visiting the Wilkins family on Bedford road are noted.
A Middlesex County extension meeting on March 17 at the Waltham Field Station starts at 9 45 a m with five special sessions led by experts. Topics include coccidiosis and vitamin deficiencies along with respiratory diseases blue comb in poultry and turkey health issues.
ACTON Confessions will be heard tonight at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton in preparation for the First Friday mass at 7 oclock tomorrow. On Saturday the first Saturday of the month the monthly mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated at 9 oclock. Police Chief Michael J Foley of Acton was present at the party given for Robert E Kelley new police chief of Concord at Howard Johnsons that town Wednesday night of last week. Acton folks are welcome to attend the World Day of Prayer service to be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Concord Friday at 10:30 oclock. A coffee hour will precede at 10 oclock. Albert W Vanderhoof of South Acton high priest of the Walden Royal Arch Chapter presided over the recent monthly meeting held at Masonic temple Concord.
Everett Holder was trapped for nearly an hour when two fingers were caught between a jack and the truck bed while changing a tire in Boonville Indiana. A passing motorist saw him signaling for help and rescued him.
A poem by Carl C. Helm praising industrious effort and honesty. It contrasts lazy beginnings with the pride of a productive day and warns against tempting, quirk-filled theories. The speaker envisions a hopeful, if hazy, utopia built on genuine labor.
Local residents report health updates and moves. John B. Coyne recovers well in Dallas after surgery. John J. McCoy and Helering relocate to River Edge New Jersey. Corporal Robert Learmonth stationed at Fort Campbell amid Air Force service. Relatives and church events noted with ministers and youth groups. Pvt. Robert Hamilton arrives in Germany to serve with the 8th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company.
The DeMolay Makers Club of the Concord Chapter sponsors a food sale at 9 o clock this Friday at Nellie Craig’s flower shop 41 Main Street. The public is cordially welcome.
Acton Sunt. of Schools Arthur Oulton and Wes Boylston School building committees will visit Acton Saturday afternoon March 5 to photograph the new eight room primary school. Albert Koch, former faculty member now pursuing a doctorate at Boston University, will lead an educational research project on ability and achievement measurement in Acton schools this spring. Koch, on leave from Darien CT, previously taught at Acton High School and explored guidance work.
Pvt Robert J Hickey of Acton Massachusetts is undergoing ten week recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina The program covers Marine Corps history customs military law first aid hygiene and field training in map reading squad and platoon tactics unarmed defense and bayonet and rifle use Upon completion he will be assigned to a Marine unit on land sea or air under the new 2 assignment program after screening and analyzing qualifications
One of the few Indian quarries in New England lies at Johnston Rhode Island where R I Indians mined soapstone to craft pots and jars.
Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, archbishop of Boston, spoke at the West Concord-Court Our Lady Help of Christians Daughters of America 25th birthday party in Monument hall. He announced plans to build a new convent for the Sisters of the Holy Union of the Sacred Hearts and to start work this summer. Guests included Mrs Flora Clyne, Mrs Ethel Dalton, Miss Catherine Dwyer, Rev. Lewis F. Kearn, Rev. John A. York, Leonard J. Wetherbee, and other clergy and officers. The archbishop greeted attendees and blessed tables, allowing kisses on his ring.
Acton School earns a certificate from Save The Children Federation President Richard P. Saunders. Supt. Whitman Pearson receives the award citing Acton schools participation in last December clothing drive. Local and Rox borough youngsters collected a truckload of garments and shoes for disadvantaged children abroad.
Concord Old Concord Chapter of the D A R to meet at 16 Middle Street on Saturday March 6 at 2 15 PM Mrs Wendell P Raymond grand regent will preside Mrs James J Hepburn state regent will be guest speaker with special music Maynard and Sudbury members hostesses with Mrs Alan F Fynn as chairman
The National Geographic Society says the source of the first alphabet is lost to antiquity. Archaeologists have credited Egyptians Phoenicians Assyrians Cretans and Hebrews at various times as the most likely inventors.
Concord Rotary Club luncheon featured Harold Russell, Natick honorary member and World War II amputee, speaking on Brotherhood Week and democratic ideals. Russell, known for The Best Years of Our Lives, also outlined wartime service and postwar reform.
The Middlesex County Council American Legion plans its annual spring dance for Saturday March 20 at 8 p m. at Charles H. Alward Post No 133 quarters in Cochituate. Commander George D. Jones Jr and County Council junior vice commander George K Walker chair the event.
A memorial service for the late Chief W Kelley was held last Wednesday. Attendees included Leo J. James Stavrad and Jemiah Kelleher, with bows by Ser Edward F. Lou and others.
A Carlisle gathering at the hall is planned for tonight at 8 0 clock with proceedings led by a delegation from Middlesex. Pamela Wakefield and Philip White are noted figures in the event while Mrs Nettie ton of New Hampshire visits Mrs E Robbins Bedi.
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