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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1947

Page

14

Bowling Totals Highlight Local Scores And Highs

Maynard Bowling totals show 553 573 574 with high string by MacDonald 120 and high total by W Chernak 321. Other lines record totals 535 545 1619 with high string C Colombo 115 and high total 310, plus 567 543 574 1684 with high string Allard 130 and high total 335. Additional totals include 527 534 517 1578 with high string H Moggan 110 and high total Tarny 296.

MacDonald W. Chernak C. Colombo Coombo Allard H. Moggan Tarny Stuart Lyons Nevala Joe’s Shop J. Ayotte J. Duggan J.king Es Aprehy Aee Bk Murphyis AJ Reid Ee Eree Blaherty Tee Eee E ‘DiGrappo Trulin Www. Ernak G. I. Joe’s Primiano S. Watts Tobin Smith Curci Whe Gene Soko’s Wasiuk Yash Neeeeeee Trench Chet Miller Rodway Nordberg B. Reid Awger Stent H. Pete White’s Diner Maranio Onan Carr Stan Pieciwicz Yanis New Idea Store A Sheehan

Coming Events of the Week in Concord

A list of weekly events across Concord including lodge meetings at Odd Fellows hall and Masonic Temple, clubs at West Concord and Colonial Inn, Academy plays of Richard II, Scouts gathering at the Scout House, andschool and civic group meetings through Thursday.

Concordist Concord Boy Scouts Ncord Academy Audi

Paper blotting paper found due to sizing error at mill

A paper manufacturer accidentally left out the sizing in the paper pulp, discovering blotting paper in the production batch. The incident highlights a processing oversight at the mill.

Haines and Yeremian Guests at Harvey Wheeler PTA Meeting

Principal Leeman Haines and Concord music supervisor Charles Yeremian will speak at the Harvey Wheeler School PTA meeting on March 12 at 8 p.m. President C Waldo MacWilliams will preside. Large attendance urged. PTA plans a dance March 17 at the school hall.

West Concord Harvey Wheeler School Parent Teachers Association Leeman

Civil Service Exam Set for May 3 For Plumbing Inspector

A civil service exam to create an eligible list for an assistant plumbing inspector in the Maynard Board of Health will be held May 3, State Civil Service Director Thomas J. Greehan announced. Applications due by April 14. one vacancy reported with pay ranging from 50 cents to 5 dollars per inspection.

State House Boston Civil Service Maynard Board of Health State Civil Service Thomas J. Greehan

Concord Doctor Hokanson Named Assistant Professor at Alabama

Dr Hokanson son of 151 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord has been appointed assistant professor in the ambulatory clinic at the University of Alabama. He has been in Concord the past two years and will start his new duties later this month.

Concord John F. Hokanson Commonwealth Avenue West Concord University of Alabama Hokanson

Memory Lane in Concord recalls 50 years ago events

A Concord memory page notes Horace Tuttle in Canada with a wagon of horses, Massachusetts Reformatory inmates under 1000, Frank P. Fletcher and Harry Tuttle changing posts, Emma M. Gale installed as worthy matron, Sheehan barges in demand for society events, Col. William Barret at Mardi Gras, Herbert B. Vialle heading Bermuda vacation, and a crowded postmaster race with L. N. Fowler opposed by John F. Fitzgerald backer Abial H. Chase.

Horace Tuttle Canada Massachusetts Reformatory Frank P. Fletcher Harry Tuttle Buddett College Emma M. Gale Worthy Mafresh Hawthorne Ordner Eastern Star Sheehan Minstrell William Barret New Orleans Herbert B- Vialle Bermuda Concord Junction L. N. Fowler John F. Fitzgerald Abial H. Chase

25 Years Ago Weddings Obituaries and Local Notes

Twenty five years ago the town documented events including the Mary Dillingham Brooks wedding to Stedman Buttrick and the death of Mrs. E Josephine Stewart. Reports mention Mrs Walter Brooks Stow at ninety five, the Concord Junction Catholic Club banquet with Bartholomew Griffin as guest, and joy at Concord High Independents beating Middlesex 2 0 with Abbott Allen scoring twice.

Mary Dillingham Brooks Stedman Buttrick E. Josephine Stewart Charles E. Stewart Concord Arlington Walter Brooks Stow Concord Junction Catholic Club Bartholmew Griffin Boston Middlesex Frank McDonald Richard Wood Joseph Mullaney William Magoon Simmons College Cance Copley Plaza Hotel Patrick McGrath Ireland Concord High Independents Abbott Allen

Concord High honors senior Alfred Howard with Golden Haglet

Alfred Howard, Concord High School senior, receives the Golden Haglet the highest award a Scout can earn. Patrick O'Toole, Concord's centenarian and oldest resident, dies at 103. Funeral for Charles M. Bagge sen, 80, noted. Concord debaters win four straight in annual contest. Town election votes total 465 of 3637 with no contests.

Alfred Howard Concord High School Charles M. Baggesen S. Thompson Bloods John Bradford Bowditch Concord Harvard College Richard Glover Henry Russel Ames Ellen Theresa Finan James E. Finan Groton High School Concord High

Concord News Snapshot of Civic, Sports and Life Events

Years ago Leslie Ainley of the Boston Globe spoke to the Concord Lions Club. Mrs Hugh Robinson was guest speaker at the Concord Rotary Club luncheon. Wisner Park beat Nelson Horne for Municipal Light Board in the sole election contests in Concord. Fenn School hockey defeated Middlesex 3 to 1 with Richards scoring twice and Lynch tallying once. Doris Coult and Dr John Berger wed at West Concord. Capt Michael Mullaney retires from the Concord Fire Department after 42 years. Three weddings noted. Concord High basketball ends season 11 wins 6 losses.

Leslie G. Ainley Cambridge Boston Globe Concord Lions Lions Club Hugh Robinson Concord Rotary Club Wisner S. Park Nelson A. Horne Municipal Light Board Concord Fenn Middlesex Malcolm Richards Acton Jack Lynch Doris Coult Waithan John J. Berger West Concord Michael J. Mullaney Concord Fire Department St. Bernard’s Church Concord High

Jim Olsen Returns to Taxi Business in West Concord

Jim Olsen 24 and a U S Army veteran reopens his taxi service in West Concord. He moves from Rivers Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue and plans to operate his taxicab business from the new location. Olsen served 18 months in the Engineers Corps and was a prominent local baseball player.

Jim Olsen West Concord Holger Jim” Olsen Rivers Avenue EU. S . Army E Olsen Commonwealth Avenue Engineers Corps

Squatter jailed in Goshen for home intrusion

Goshen Indiana resident Getz 68 was jailed after entering a house and refusing the owner entry. He was sentenced on public intoxication charges.

Goshen Indi Royal Getz

Boland to Coach Concord Baseball and Other Spring Coaches Named

Concord High School announces spring sport coaches. William Boland from Peter Bulkeley will coach varsity baseball, Rae J. Malcolm will coach JV baseball, Harold O Connor leads varsity track, John J. Watson heads varsity tennis and golf, with elementary baseball led by Sheldon R. Porter and James V. McMullen directing Harvey Wheeler team.

William Boland Peter Bulkeley Portland Maine Rae J. Malcolm Burlington Harold O’connor John J. Watson Sheldon R. Porter James V. McMullen Harvey Wheeler

Maynard and Concord to Clash at Hunt Memorial Gym

Maynard High and Concord High square off on Friday night at Concord High School in Hunt Memorial Gymnasium. The second teams start the program as a large crowd is expected for Concord seeking a 10th win to finish 0.500. Maynard aims to improve its record behind coach Dick Lawson and captain Fred Wasiluk.

Concord Maynard High Concord High Hunt Memorial Gymnasium Ken Creighton Normie Dee Maynard Dick Lawson Fred Wasiluk Histe

Muscato Set to Compete at Bowdoin Interscholastics

National indoor 400 yard champion Muscato will run at the Bowdoin Interscholastics in Brunswick Maine this Saturday. Coach Skip OConnor will lead four other Concord athletes to the Maine meet, replacing last week’s plan per the Concord Enterprise notice.

Concord Wale Muscato Brunswick Maine Concord Enterprise Muscato O'Connor

Bowling schedule resumes Monday in Concord league

Secretary Martin J. Diskin has revised the Mill Dam Bowling League schedule after last Monday’s postponement due to a town meeting. Next Monday’s matches include K of C versus Lincoln, Postoffice versus All Stars, Concord Gil vs Depot, Dairy versus Thrift, and Clippers versus Reformatory.

Concord Martin J. Diskin Mill Dam K. of C Lincoln Posteffice All Stars Concord Qil Depot Dairy Thrift and Clippers Reformatory

Guest Speaker at Lenten Service at St Anne's Church

Concord headmaster Roger C. Fenn of the Fenn School will be the guest speaker at the Lenten service this week at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, South Lincolnscol.

Concord Roger C. Fenn Carr Road Fenn School St. Anne’s Episcopal Church South Lins Col

Concord High Honors National Champion Val Muscato

Concord High students and faculty gave Val Muscato a standing ovation at a morning assembly as Jack Wallace presented an inscribed watch dated to his New York national title. Local sport enthusiast Alexander F. MacEachern organized the West Concord collection.

Concord Valy Muscato Concord High West Concord Muscato Jack Wallace New York Alexander F. MacEachern

Bedford Briefs and Local Updates

Bedford notes Warren Dutton is confined at home with a heart condition. Kenneth P. Blake and family return from a Cuba trip as the Manse nears opening. Russell Dodge Jr. is housebound after a skiing trip injury in New Hampshire. Barbara Albani injures a sprained ankle and remains indoors. USO contributions still accepted via chairman Earl S. Atwood. make checks to USC Greater Boston Campaign.

Warren Dutton North Road Russell S. Dodge, Jr Great Road New Hampshire USO Fund Earl S. Atwood USC Greater

United Workers Card Party Held by Church Chapter

The United Workers of the Church of Christ held a monthly card party on Tuesday afternoon at president Mrs. George D. Fraser’s Hillside Avenue home. Ten tables played with high scores earned by Mrs. Martin F. McMahan, Mrs. Roderick MacLean, Miss Catherine Cullinan, Mrs. Jenni Gammon, Mrs. Robert E. Pike, Mrs. William J. Beecy, Mrs. Wilbur L. Wells, Mrs. Margaret Lylow, Mrs. Elizabeth Winchenbaugh and Mrs. Archie Plastridge. The next event is March 25 at Mrs. Richard C. Christie’s Great Road home, hosted by Mrs. George W. Thompson.

Bedford United Workers of the Church of Christ George D. Fraser Hillside Avenue Walter Fitch Henry Baxter Martin F.mcmahan Roderick MacLean Catherine Cullinan Jenni Gammon Robert E. Pike William J. Beecy Wilbur L. Wells Margaret L

Homemaking Projects Invitation by Middlesex Extension

The Middlesex County Extension Service invites homemakers to contact town chairmen or the Extension Service to express interests and needs in homemaking projects for 1947 and 1947 1948. The goal is to tailor programs to women’s wants and assist their projects through local leadership.

Bedford Home Department Middlesex County Extension Service Extension Service

Bedford Red Cross Chapter Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Bedford Red Cross met in Selectmen's rooms with J. Marshall Duanne presiding. New officers include Chairman Philip Hallowell and Vice-Chair Vincent Fay, plus secretary Dana Clark and treasurer Grace Doherty. Details cover home service disaster relief and youth involvement.

Bedford The American Red Cross J. Marshall Duanne Abigail Bacon Harold I. Wellington Frederic A. Jenks Marshal Duanne Lewis G. Webber Philip Hallowell Vincent Fay Dana Clark Grace Doherty William E. Mack Charles Merrill Frank W. Cloutier James H. MacNaughton Harvey J. Comrie Hubert H. Loomis John Ceresuelo John Lord Roger Goodwin Home Service William =. Mack Fred Larcom First Aid Walter Sheldon Red Cross Catherine Ahern Donald L.trovant Frederic W. Backes Gray Norman Lindeau M.bernard Webber Motor Corps Cynthia Webber Lyndon S. Perkins

Two Local Youths Join Army at Fort Dix

West Concord reports William C. Johnson and James H. DeNeill Jr. have begun U S Army basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey after enlisting. Johnson’s parents live on Shirley Street and he worked at Howard Johnson Restaurant Cord Turnpike. DeNeill’s parents live on Highland Street and he worked at Conant Machine Company prior to enlisting. After training they expect home leave then potential overseas duty.

West Concord William C. Johnson James H. DeNeill U. S. Army Fort Dix New Jersey Johnson Winthrop A. Riley Shirley Street Howard Johnson Concord Turnpike DeNeill Highland Street The Conant Machine Company

Concord Recreation Commission to Meet March 10

The Concord Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting at the Town House next Monday evening March 10 at 7 30. Election of officers and year’s program planning will be on the agenda with Roger C Fenn as chairman presiding.

Concord Concord ‘Recreation Commission Roger C. Fenn

Concord Pupils Enjoy Let Freedom Ring Program

Junior High students in Concord listened to the radio program Let Freedom Ring on Monday mornings. They wrote summaries for Social studies and English credit, bound and decorated their reports, and two were sent to the State Department of Education as examples of Concord's program use. Kelsey B Sweatt, organizer at the State Department, sent a cordial commendation for the pupils’ excellent work.

Concord State Department of Education Goncord Kelsey B. Sweatt State Depant

Concord Garden Club Meeting Schedule and Speaker

The Concord Garden Club will meet on Wednesday afternoon March 19 at 3 o'clock at Elm Street home of Mrs Kenneth L Robertson. President Herbert B Hosmer will lead a business session and guest Henry Beston will discuss The Little French Garden. A joint meeting with Lincoln Garden Club is planned for April 14 in Lincoln.

Concord Concord Garden Club Kenneth L Robertson Elm Street Herbert B. Hosmer Henry Beston Lincoln Garden Club Lincoln

Burk Couple Mark 23rd Wedding Anniversary in Concord

Mr and Mrs Harry Burk of 1 Davis Court observed their 23rd anniversary last Sunday March 2 with their son and daughters. They wed in East Boston on March 2 1924 and have lived in Concord for about 17 years. Mr Burk works at the Boston Consolidated Gas office in Concord.

Concord Harry Burk Davis Court East Boston Burk Boston Consolidated Gas Company

Bedford Legion Auxiliary Holds March Meeting

The Bedford Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs Eileen Scui elected officers and set plans for Girl State expenses. The group approved a Boston Quiz fund, sales by the rummage committee chaired by Mrs Hume, and a March 25 ceremony with county officers to honor members.

Bedford Hamilton Post Eileen Nors Fee Boston Hume Mayr Charles S. Hume Thur’j. Riveton

Bedf Daniel E Perks Road Ill At Hospital Boston

Illness report notes Daniel E Perks and associates at a Boston hospital. Details are sparse with fragmented OCR text showing no clear event date or outcome.

Daniel E. Perks Road Boston

Bedford City hosts Loomis Street discussion forum

Town officials met Thursday evening to discuss a house on Loomis Street. Albert J. Mann, town accountant, Frederick W. Bac, past president, and N. iels joined in the forum with a speaker addressing financial matters and refreshments served. The discussion continued toward next Monday’s agenda.

Bedford Ciy Loomis Stining Albert J Frederick W. Bac Niels Refreshi

Archbishop event set for March with Av ard J. Cushing speaker

The Par Association of Bedford will hold a March 13 meeting with Av ard J. Cushing as the speaker. Tickets are selling fast and may be limited. John McCoy and Mrs James P. McQuad are handling ticket sales. Self service coin slots that give correct change are noted as a latest invention at the event.

Bedford Avard J. Cushing John McCoy James P. McQuad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maynard Bowling People’s Theatre Cuttell A. Woolen Allard Pncord Lodge C.F. Ing Odd Fellows Hall Westcord West Concord Womans Club Concord Board of Selectmen Ecreation Commission Regu Marsnac Grange Rinthian Lodge A. F Masonic Temple Cord Lions Club Staurant Cord Lodge of Elks Bpoe Hall Main Street Mes J. Mansfield A. Lig Veterans Building Vey Wheeler Parent Mweacher’s Association Jatvey Wheeler School Colonial Inn Ralph P. Hosmer W. V Veterans Haines Yeremian Memory Lane Chevrolet Rcicine Boland Concord Baseball Bernard E. Megin Concord Hoop Val Muscato Kenneth P. Blake Barbara Albani Mrs. Salvatores Albani Schoolway United Workers ARC Trovant Walden Pond Karl Voight Theodore B. Currier Ruth Sheldon Chhapter David L. Pickman Dudley Road Lexington N. J Patsy Ruth Fergus Los Angeles Lucky Patsy Sealey Mattress Sealey Radio Progh WNAC Carter West
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