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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

6

Maynard CDA alert deemed highly successful practice

The Civil Defense Agency held a Sunday alert in Maynard that exceeded expectations. Fire trucks staged at Great Road and Main Street, with a simulated fire at Ray's Filling Station, tested coordination under Chief Wilson and Jim Hanson at the HQ. Sector chiefs reported timely data, police controlled traffic, and ambulance crews handled casualties. minor radio issues noted. leadership changes announced for Wardens and assistant coordinators.

Maynard Civil Defense Agency CDA Wilson Great Road Main Street Rotary Great, Road Parker Street Ray's Rotery Jim Hanson Werden Powder Mill Road Esm Avenue Leonard McKenna Paul Sawyer Dumas L. Mullin J. Dineen Henry Piecewicz Maintreet Maynend Hill John French Vns Meynard D. Colomibo French

Middlesex Soil Conservation District Supervisors Attend National Convention

Concord report from Middlesex Soil Conservation District notes district supervisors from across the U S Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska and the Virgin Islands attended the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts convention in New Orleans the week of February 22 Hans van Leer dairy farmer from Lincoln represented the Middlesex district and will present a full report at the March 8 Middlesex meeting.

Concord New Orleans United States Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska Virgin Islands National Association of Soil Ones Hans van Leer Lincoln Middlesex Chicago Hans

Several Rooming Houses Not Licensed Warned

Maynard F.mile A. Dames of the Board of Selectmen announced this week that several lodging and rooming houses are not licensed. Under Chapter 140 General Laws, Section 22, all such houses must be licensed and a registry kept. Licenses cost $2.00 and are issued by the Board of Selectmen. Penalties include a $100.99 fine for noncompliance.

Maynard — Fmile A. Dames Board of Selectmen

DeMolay Chapter Meeting Friday at Concord Temple

Concord DeMolay Chanter to hold monthly meeting at Masonic Temple at 7 30 led by Master Councillor George Hodgmann. A Recognition Button Service follows and slides by Donald Leavitt of Lincoln show Mount Katahdin scenes. On March 2 the group joins Rainbow Girls for a swimming party at University Club.

Concord Concord DeMolay Chanter Masonic Temple George Hodgmann Donald Leavitt Lincoln Mount Katahdin Rainbow Girls University Club

Sudbury Wayland candidate seeks 10th Middlesex State Rep seat

Sudbury Allen Benjamin announces Republican bid for State Representative from the Tenth Middlesex District covering Hudson Sudbury Lincoln and Wayland. A veteran of World War II he lists extensive public service roles in planning boards councils and charitable groups while residing in Wayland with his wife Eleanor and three children.

Sudbury Allen Benjamin Wayland Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cornell University Jnn Benjamin Massachusetts State Planning Board Massachusetts Forest and Park Association Harverd University Sudsbury Eleanore Conant Greenfield Concord Road Naval Security Massachusetts Emergency Housing Commission Lange Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards Sudbury Valley Commission Wayland Planning Boards Board of Appeals State Civil Defense Council National Foundation For Friends of the Wayland Library American Society of Planning Officials Middlesex County Sheep Breeders Association Republican Club of Massachusetts

Sports Carnival Winners in Hartford Dominate Candlepin Championship

Last weekend in Hartford Connecticut both teams led by Maynard Luda Rahucki Olga D Attilio and Mary Bobritsky won the Candlepin Championship for the Atlantic District defeating rivals in a decisive display of skill and team coordination.

Maynard Luda Rahucki Alga Kuchun Olga D’attilio Mary Bobritsky Zinnia Chutoransky Helen Paskewicz Zinna Luke John K Uwchun John Rahucki Everett D’attilo Andrew Laiko Peter Qskirko Hartford Connecticut Atlantic District

Rummage Sale Sponsored by Philathea Class

The Philathea Class of the Union Congregational Church sponsors a rummage sale on Saturday March 6 at the Town House. The sale opens promptly at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds go to the class pledge and all cooperation is appreciated.

Union Congregational Church

Marlboro Days Winners Named in Local Prizes

The Marlboro Days committee listed prize recipients from three days of promotions sponsored by the Marlboro Merchant Association. Winners include Susan Degerontini for shoes and Beatrice Lambert for a floor lamp, with many others receiving $10 gift certificates, clocks, sweaters, and more at participating stores. notices will be mailed for prize claims.

Ted Davis James Golden Robert Lord Marlboro Merchant’s Association Susan Degerontini Howe St Young L. Strazzeno General St Fabric Center Béatrice Lambert Brigham St Anderson’s Shirley A. Rowe Church St Golden’s George Brown Maple Ave Sudbury Chariton’s Julia Pazarisky Glen St United Storgs Beatrice Normandin Elin’St Riseberg Testa Stevens Winter St Sheahan Clothing Rose Collier Water 'St

Building group in Maynard

Maynard School building committee met at Roosevelt School with Joseph Boothroyd Walter Carbone Albert Lerer Charles Lerer Bob Loomer Irving Manning Philip Morrison Leo Mullin Tony Pal macek Frank Punch James Tierney and Mary Doyle Presentations covered a meeting with John Marshall and five committee members to seek state aid for a gymnasium Marshall promised 38 percent state participation for a gym on school property near the high school This required plan revisions The subcommittee met with Architects Martin and Stubbins to review changes New financing plan eyed a 20 year tax rate plan The next meeting will be scheduled when information is available

Maynard Maynard School Martin Stubbins

Sudbury Couple's Club Minstrel Show March 13

The Sudbury Couple's Club prepares a Minstrel Show directed by Mrs. Dorothy Eiderkins for Saturday March 13 at 8 15 P M in Sudbury Town Hall. The chorus and specialty numbers promise an entertaining evening. Mrs Elderkins of Marlboro is noted for her clever directing and dancing.

Sudbury Dorothy Eiderkins Elderkins Marlboro

Maynard-Miss Nancy Stalker Shower Honors Bride-Elect

Miss Nancy Stalker, guest of honor at a Monday night miscellaneous shower at The fairway Concord, received gifts under pink and white decor. Kay Turley and Diane Denisevich organized the refreshments, with Mrs. Paul Denisevich hosting for the event. The couple to wed is Carl Weinbersy of Lexington, set for May 23 at Martha Mary Chapel Sudbury, with a reception at Wayside Inn.

Maynard Nancy Stalker Fairway Concord Kay Turley Diane Denisevich Nancy Paul Denisevich

Acton Center Church Trustees Meet. Town Meeting Ahead

Acton Center church trustees held a Tuesday night meeting. Rev Eric W Grinshaw led an Ash Wednesday service and preached on What Follows a Swallow. The new board of selectmen plans to organize for the town meeting at Town Hall with 44 articles. A Girl Scout rummage sale is set for Saturday at Acton Center. Rev Ronald H Noble of West Acton Baptist Church spoke on The Lenten Season Sunday morning.

Acton Center Church Eric W. Grinshaw Board of Selectmen Acton Center West Acton Baptist Church Ronald H.noble F. William Collins Margaret F. Collins Great Road West Concord Fort Dix New, Jersey

Fire incident and arson probes reported in Sudbury area

A car fire incident near the old real estate site on Halloween was extinguished after a twenty minute flare. Investigations follow after attempts to start fires during Christmas events, with Sudbury firemen and police examining the cases.

Sudbury Rell Proper Hallowe'en

Ann Cece'in Hinds Weds Carl Simeone at St. Bridget's

Miss Ann Cece in Hinds daughter of Mrs. Williams Hinds and the late Mr. Hinds became the bride of Carl Simeone at St. Bridget's Church. The Rev Fr Sullivan performed the ceremony assisted by organist Mrs Edith Smith. A reception followed at Sudbury Inn for about 125 relatives and friends.

Maynard St. Bridget’s Ann Cece Hinds Williams Hinds Garfield Street Carl Simeone Modesto Simeone South Acton Fr. Sullivan Pauline Foley Edith ‘Smith Bedford Sudbury Inn William Joyce McCauley Peggy Oates Acton Washington, D. C Florida Simeone

Bedford Parish Notes and Community Updates

Rev Dr Oscar Hawes preached at First Parish Unitarian Church with Edwin Hale on violin. Past presidents hosted a Bedford Auxiliary Unit luncheon in Framingham. Bedford Grange members invited to Needham on March 18. Stations of the Cross begin at St. Michael's on March 22.

Oscar Hawes First Parish Unitarian Church Edwin Hale Acton Winnie O. Joy Loretta’‘Poleo Dorothy M. Hume Framingham Stations of the Cross Condornat S

Blue Banquet Marks Cub Scout Gathering

The annual Blue Banquet for Cub Scouts convenes with leaders and families in attendance to honor scouts, leaders, and achievements. Local packs recognize service, promote community involvement, and outline next year’s activities.

Baseball Echoes and Old Stars Stir 1947 Talk

Home APER recalls 14 years of big tea baseball and infielder Bob Elliot. Tales touch on Satch Paige and his offers, Choo Choo Justice’s return to college football, and Milwaukee hotel plans for the World Series next October.

Bob Elliot San Diego Padres Boston Ole Satch Paige Indestri Satchel Paige Los Angeles Charlie (Choo Choo) Justice North Carolina C. T Chuck) Erickson Milwaukee City Hotel Association Milwaukee

Carter Defends Lightweight Title Against Paddy DeMarco

New York special reports Jimmy Carter seeks a ninth title bout and seventh defense against Paddy DeMarco in a 15 round Cavalcade of Sports title fight this Friday March 5. DeMarco earned his shot with an upset over Ralph Dupas and aims to crown himself champion in tribute to his late manager Jimmy Dixon.

New York Jimmy Carter Paddy DeMarco Cavalcade of Sports Carter Tommy Collins George Araujo Armand LaVoie Jimmy Dixon

Brady leads Concord 3200 Club with top score this week

The 3200 Club reports Hank Brady of Bedford again tops the list with a .352 score last week. Members include Watkins Acton Peterson Maynard Genetti Bedford Loughin Holy Name Beecy Bedford Fava Maynard Anderson Concord Scribener Beecy Van Laethem Bedford Beecy Bedford Genetti Ingle Jones Concord Girardi Mill Dam Melore Maynard Fitz Mil Dam Kesaler Maynard Gallant Acton Bamford Company H McGrath Bedford Winbaugh Bedford Hag...

Concord Hank” Brady Bedford Anderson Scribener van Laethem R. Beecy Genetti Ingle Jones Girardi Mill Dam Melore Maynard Fitz Mil Kesaler Gallant Acton Bamford Company H Je McGrath Hatch DeMao Mill Dam Tobin Pike

Bruins and Canadiens Battle on Thursday Night

Readable fragments show hockey game between Bruins and Canadiens with Thursday night scheduling. Mentions Johnny and Peirs Pearance with unclear details. Handicap appears but lacks concrete outcomes or dates.

Bruins Canadiens Johnny Peirs Pearance

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