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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
20
The Middlesex Soil Conservation District notes a satisfactory year for McIntosh apples with good crop quality despite dry hot weather. Pruning and spraying improvements boosted finish, and regional demand remained strong with prices stable for shoppers. The fruit’s appeal spans Northeast and national markets, supporting New England’s apple and vegetable industries.
Preliminary figures indicate state industrial production did not rise in February as expected. Unadjusted output ran about 124, unchanged from January, with seasonally adjusted figures likely showing a small dip from January. Economists note the index remains roughly 10 percent below July levels on a seasonally adjusted basis.
The Bedford Woman's Community Club announces its annual luncheon and fashion show to be held Monday in April. Mrs. George Slade chairs the luncheon with help from Mrs. James H. Joyce Mrs. Lewis G. Webber and Mrs. Earl Voigt. A pound of cotton contains about 90 million fibers and a cotton bale weighs roughly 500 pounds.
Mr. and Mrs. James F. McAvenia of Concord announce the engagement of daughter Arlene to Robert Bamford grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Battles of Methuen. Arlene is a Notre Dame of Maryland and Boston College social work graduate. Bamford holds a New England College BA and studied clinical psychology at UNH. They plan an October wedding.
A brush fire on the Daniel J. Hayes property near the Acton town line drew eight engines and about 60 men from Maynard Acton Concord Sudbury and Lexing ton. Firefighters fought the two alarm blaze for more than an hour burning 12 to 15 acres before it was controlled.
Lincoln voters approved joining Sudbury for a regional school district by a Ui to 36 vote with 722 of 1472 ballots cast. Incumbent Mrs Lucy Bygrave faced challenger Elizabeth A. Donaldson for school committee. Donaldson led 426 to 286. No other major contested races. measure to restrict business along Concord Turnpike noted.
Carlisle Grange No 402 meets Wednesday night with Mrs Marion Pedersen presiding and Leonard Small in charge. Members also plan to attend North Middlesex Pomona in Chelmsford that night where the youth committee leads. On March 19 members travel to Tyngsborough for Past Masters Night.
Concord couple announces engagement of daughter Katherine Hall Flather to Donald Joseph Breen son of Cle ment J Breen of Larchmont New York formerly Shanghai China Miss Flather a Concord Academy graduate class of 1948 made her debut in Boston and New York The couple plan a late summer wedding.
Mr and Mrs H Conant of Lowell Road Carlisle have just returned from a three month vacation to Rome and other nations including North Africa They spent a similar three months in Spain last year completing their extended overseas travels.
Pvt Gerald L. Robinson of Maynard is assigned to B Battery 39th Infantry 84th Field Artillery for eight weeks of basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Robinson of Maple Street Maynard. He graduated from Maynard High School in 1949 and attended Rhyne College Hickory North Carolina where he earned an AB degree and worked at the Waltham Raytheon plant before entering service.
Carlisle Mr and Mrs Gordon Diment of South Street recently observed their 15th wedding anniversary. The couple formerly of Westwood have four children two boys and two girls. Mr Diment works at the U A plant in Everett and at the Emer Hospital. The anniversary occurred last Wednesday with Mrs Diment’s birthday noted as well.
The Batta club held a Bedford smorgasbord supper at the vestry of the Church of Christ in Luesaay evening with reservations by Mrs. Warren D. Kennett and Mrs. Marvin L. Derbyne. Guest speaker Joseph B. Foley, longtime probation officer for juvenile sessions at Widdlesex Juvenile Court, spoke.
Leo C McKenna of 40 Lexington Road Concord New Hampshire joins Delta Kappa Epsilon at a Dartmouth fraternity event on campus as several sophomores join 23 Greek groups. The Concord High School graduate is a star quarterback for the Big Green and serves on the Undergraduate Council. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H McKenna.
Dress guidance asks that washable dresses include easily removable shoulder pads, preferably snap-on. The feature aids cleaning and comfort by simplifying fabric care.
The Ed wards Quimby Post 284 will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 8 pm at the South Acton Fire Station under Commander Stanley A. Nedza, followed by a collation. Sunday attendees will join the county council meeting at Nonentum. The auxiliary met last night at Mrs. Nathan Robertson’s West Acton home led by President Doris Linscott.
A home care tip advises safeguarding delicate curtains during washing by sewing them into muslin bags. The method reduces snagging and fabric damage while keeping curtains evenly cleaned.
Massachusetts Senate President Richard I. Furbush of Waltham will attend the Mass R I Moose Association mid winter conference in Marlboro March 26 27 28. The event opens Friday with class initiations and features a Saturday program culminating in a dinner and dancing with a Sunday business meeting.
Bedford St Michael's parish sent representatives to the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Men and Women annual convention at Hotel Statler in Boston. Guest speaker was Most Rev Richard J Cushing archbishop of Boston. Attendees included Mrs James T Connors Mrs William H McIntosh Mrs Robert McAnaul and Miss Helen G Sherry.
Marine SSgt Stanley H. Christensen, son of Bedford residents Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Christensen and husband of Jane S. Barbash of Philadelphia, has joined the staging regiment at Camp Pendleton California. The unit handles final preparations for foreign duty with inspections, dental and physical exams, weapons refreshers, and conditioning.
The Lions Club seeks Concord residents to house about 70 Bowdoin College glee club members arriving March 25 at 4 30 p m. Chairman Walter Stevens asks volunteers to contact him at Jenney Station Thoreau Street or by phone Concord 5523 days or Acton 35215 evenings. Hosts previously enjoyed the boys company.
Arthur Hallenberg of Billerica spoke to local legion members at the Bedford Progressive Clubhouse where Commander Frank Cloutier presided and refreshments were served. The Evening Alliance met at the First Parish Unitarian church with John Milligan as guest speaker. Mrs Elmer Davis and others hosted. The League of Women Voters held unit meetings on town meeting matters with town officials participating. Herman and Mrs Herman Foster welcomed their second child Bruce Holmes. Foster is a Sachem Council Boy Scouts field executive.
May or Edgar Deen received a specially designated parking space near City Hall after complaints about parking for council meetings. The following day police ticketed his car to keep the space free, prompting a local uproar.
Boston University announces its 24th annual Founders Day observance on March 16 and 17. The event centers on the frontier theme with faculty discussions on human relations and applied frontier topics.
More than seventy fires burn across the rain region as rain slows and winds shift. Fire crews fight hotspots across affected districts while residents brace for smoke and evacuation advisories.
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