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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
6
On Monday March 13 the Sudbury P T A will hold a meeting focused on the importance of reading for fun. Elisabeth M Gordon deputy Boston Public Library official will speak on choosing suitable children’s books for grades 1 to 12 with time for questions at 8 p m in the lower town hall.
Members of Girl Scout Troop of Mrs Roy Harrow who sold cookies last week were Cariène Ingalls Nancy Lewellyn Nancy Reed Louise Harrow Gail Brolin Joan Lord and Katherine Lehman More than 100 attended the Blue and Gold supper for Pack 16 Hedford Cub Scouts The boys were accompanied by their fathers while the mother aided in cooking and serving of food They included Mrs Peter Bierer Mrs Richard W Thompson Mrs Alden W Webster Mrs Wirt Arthur and Mrs Kenneth Thortckmorten Dr Henry Swaebe of Belmont vice president of Sachem Council spoke on How Dad and Mother Fit the Cubbing John Moir of the staff of the Boston Museum at Spencer gave a talk on nature and had many exhibits to make his talk more interesting which included a porcupine hamster six foot snake and a salamander Charles F Hammond neighborhood commissioner presented the Pack with their charter Albert Tuttle cubmaster acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the speakers The Cub committee was represented by Richard B Herrings chairman Alton W Webber and assistant cub master Gerald H Qua Cubs who have received awards are Wolf James Douglas Curtis Colburn Phillip Edwards Frank Edwards James Manosh Charles Newcomb and Kenneth Maloney Bear Corey Hammond Charles Harrison Timothy Casey Bradford Arthur The latter also received the gold arrow and two silver arrows with his Bear Badge Members of Miss Anna Mee Gann's troop were active in the seeing of Cookies during the recert campaign In this group are Alice Farrington Jane Winchesterbaugh Jane Isner Betty Arthur Beverly Smith Deborah Vendt Eleanor Sullivan Elizabeth Wagner Cookies were on sale at the meeting of the Bedford Women's Club by Jane Winchesterbaugh and Alice Farrington
The United Workers monthly card party was hosted at Mrs Edward Van Laethams home on Fletcher road with Mrs Henry assisting. High scorers included Mrs Louis Pfeiffer Mrs Emma Gil mag Mrs Herbert L Clark Jai S Plaistridge and Grove Smith. The next event is set for March 21 at Mrs C Wiliston 10 Orcinstt Road.
The Sudbury Water District conducted its annual meeting on March 1 with Harvey N. Fairbank reelected to the Board of Water Commissioners by 73 to 32. John C. Hall was moderator, Philip M. Way clerk, and Lloyd W. Lovering treasurer. officers were otherwise re-elected. The district appropriated funds to purchase land joining the well-field to allow new wells and expanded pumping. Water extension guarantees were raised from 5 to 8 percent, and the system was extended along Lincoln road. The meeting drew a large turnout.
Mr and Mrs Harry W Ko pack of Crescent avenue and their daughter family in Indianapolis Indiana have returned from a visit. Mrs Wilbur L Wells of Concord road has returned from Winthrop visiting her daughter Mrs Thomas Curran. Bedford Chapter American Red Cross plans another Blood Donor Day in town on Friday April 21 with details to follow.
Bafta club met at the Church of Christ for Guest Night with a covered dish supper. Supper committee included several members and Mrs William H Arnold presided at a short business meeting. Esso travelogue showcased Africa and an 11,000 mile motor caravan with notes on tribes and customs.
The Bedford Unitarian church announces an old fashioned country auction on June 17. A well known auctioneer will preside and proceeds go to a permanent flood and snot lighting fund for the church. The aim is to make the Christmas light display an annual feature using proceeds from the sale.
Joseph Thom as Quinney of Massachusetts retires after a lengthy period running a local billiard parlor, ending a notable era in community leisure and social life.
The Bedford March of Dimes drive closed with over 800 dollars raised, a sharp rise from 1949 and 1948 figures. The Bedford Progressive Association sponsors the effort led by general chairman Charles S. Hume, with wide canvassing and many volunteers thanked for their support.
Bedford resident Arthur H Hayden of 100 Springs Road was appointed chairman of the Cancer Fund Raising drive in Bedford. The appointment was announced by Walter H. Trumbell, Massachusetts division chairman of the American Cancer Society. Hayden is a trustee of New York Pharmaceutical, Harvard College graduate, former U S Navy ensign, and Bedford school committee member.
Sudbury residents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Stiles and their son Parker returned from a motor trip that reached Richmond Virginia where they stayed with Mrs. Frederick Morris. En route home they toured Mt. Vernon and Washington. favorable weather and good roads helped their journey until icy roads and a storm on the final day caused delays of several hours.
The Sudbury Methodist group completes 1950 activities and schedules a March 22 church meeting with Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. as speaker on Friends in Other Lands. Mrs. Robert Frazier leads refreshments. Rare rosette spoonbill returns to U.S. Gulf testing grounds after long absence.
The Ac ton Parent Teacher Association met Monday evening in Blanchard with President Kienow presiding. Discussion groups from February continued with leaders Dr Donel Boardman and Miss Margaret Shea presenting topics on sex education and teaching procedures. Junior and senior Ac ton High School students attended and joined a panel on whether a college education is worthwhile led by Dr George Schultz. A social hour followed hosted by Mrs Kenneth E Jewel and assisted by several members.
Mr and Mrs William A Morton former Sudbury residents and late Brooks Hotel Brattleboro Vermont proprietors were visitors in Sudbury last week.
Mrs. Car H Roos will teach seventh to ninth graders in a high school room repurposed after the elementary move. The volunteer course, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association, features dances of various nations with records funded by six to eight dancers in costume.
Mrs. Henry E Webster of Concord road resumes duties after a week at home. She attended the President's club luncheon at Hotel Vendome Boston and will serve on the nominating committee for 1966 57. She joined an all day Council meeting at Federation Headquarters and participated in related events and a musicale hosted by the Stow Woman's Association.
The Bedford Red Cross chapter elected Wilfred H. Howland as chairman for the fund drive and named a full executive committee. Howland, an attorney in Boston, succeeds William Walsh and has prior disaster corps service.
Bedford reports 57 new names added to the voting list since the last election. The list includes Mildred Adler, Ettore Ardizzoni, Margaret Austin, Roger Burke, Arthur Brodie, Helen Barrett, Robert Barrett, Charles Brooks, Lorraine Brooks, Rudolph Christensen, Frederick Christian, Helen Christian, Elizabeth Derby, Marvin Derby, Nancy Dollige, Regina Donahue, Priscilla Douglas, Margaret Duston, Willard Duston, M J Elwood, W Harold Ekwood, Betty Freeman, Edward Freeman, Ruth Hartwell, Elizabeth Howland, Wilfred Howland, Keith Lobord, Edward McMorrow, Florence McMorrow, Jack Leek, Mariees Murray, Edward Neville, Frederick Harris, Mason, Loomis Street, Poteo Jr, Barbara Primmerman, T Robert Primmerman, Patricia Primmerman, Hazel Foot, Mariotie Riessle, R Robert Riessle Jr, Albert Rivet, Irene Rivet, Betty Slade, Steinme, Billen Stewart, Frances Sullivan, Aghasi Tabor, Velma Faber, Doris Webiber, Leslie Winchenbaugh Jr, Marwinchestbaugh, Wm Pedpte.
Stow youths will lead a service on March 12 at First Parish in Stow with the Youth Choir performing and Rev. Charles O Richardson Jr preaching on Youth's Promise. Youth Group members attend a North Middlesex Federation meeting in Chelmsford on March 10 featuring supper, business, dance, and worship.
On Sunday March 12 at 11 o'clock the Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury will host Rev. Paul Johnson S T B Ph D D D of Boston University School of Theology to conduct the service. Johnson has taught at several American universities and was formerly on the staff of West China Union University.
Johnson and Mona are named in connection with a church Reverend and parsonage plan as part of a community religious notice.
The report highlights teen diver Newton Light Jr. and his team claiming a $500000 prize this year as he navigates a sunken pirate wreck in the ocean. The account notes Light's young age and notable achievement in a challenging dive event.
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