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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
20
Sudbury nine boys of the Servers Guild of St. Elizabeth church with director Allan Bowry enjoyed a parish house supper last Friday evening. Mothers of the boys prepared the repast and it was eaten with real zest.
Vivian A. Fletcher, church warden, was guest of honor at a church supper. Square dancing followed the meal and all enjoyed a gay evening.
Spokane detective reports a 49 year old woman arrested for shoplifting an 18 cent cheese piece posted a 10 dollar bond and left the station. She allegedly sold the police matron’s lunch as she departed.
The Bedford Woman's Club staged a fashion show at Llevsac Lodge previewing spring and summer 1951 styles. Members modeled as a commentator described each outfit’s style, range, and cost while hostesses, ticket stewards, and committees managed arrangements, tea, and decor with gifts from Peter's Music Shop and Carroll's Perfume nop.
On March 6 in Sudbury the Women’s Association of the Memorial Congregational church met to view films of France. Miss Ruth Buxton spoke on her European tour after a devotion led by Mrs. Helen Campbell. Refreshments followed as Elinor Bentley hosted.
Acton residents marked milestones and community activities. Rolfe Bradbury turned 90 after years of illness and service in the Massachusetts Legislature. Anders Christofferson 81 celebrated his birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Moody observed their 20th anniversary and his birthday. Girl Scouts attended services in uniform. Nashoba Sportsmen’s Club reports updated trespass signs and promotes hunting access. Walter K Brent and Living Wonders comes to Acton Town Hall on March 24 with matinee and evening shows featuring New England wildlife.
Henry Bowen of Acton Center is named Acton chairman of the Massachusetts Division American Cancer Society annual campaign starting in April. Bowen helped raise funds last year for education and research. A West Acton American Home program featured Mrs. William Bennett of Worcester discussing braided rugs.
A Maynard Methodist Church group continues basement upgrades led by Albert Hodgess. A previous $5000 basement project was completed by Christmas, now a new kitchen, dining room, and rest rooms are being added. Names of volunteers and officers listed with requests for memorial and regular gifts to the building fund.
Mr and Mrs Michael Hriniak celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary with a quiet home observance. Ground was broken for the new Sudbury post office on Hangeron Road, planned in Colonial design. Mrs Bertram Lockhart is recovering from surgery while delegates from St Ann's parish in Sudbury and other towns prepare for Area Day on April 7 in Waltham.
Dewey E. Boatman announces arrival of Protection from the Atom Bomb pamphlets for town distribution. Past Selectman James E. Kinsley is named assistant Civil Defense Director.
The St Patrick Party of St Elizabeth's parish West Acton will be held at Acton Town Hall on Saturday evening March 17. Entertainment starts at 8 pm with Steve Bray's orchestra providing music as dancing follows. A waist party downstairs directed by Mr and Mrs John Costello and a refreshment committee led by Georgianna McKenzie. James H Connolly of South Acton serves as General Chairman.
The regular Acton-Becaj Week at the Woman's Center Church will convene with Mrs. mond and others in charge of sewing projects. Volunteers from Flint and New Orleans are asked to bring thread and cloth to create wash cloths for four washcloths project in Tennessee.
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