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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
15
Acton High girls upset Littleton to reach the final of the gal Littleton tournament as Paula Vers, Jean Mak, and Stearns led a late surge. Gro Utleton, co captain, scored 20 with stable support from Fling and Kas in a high crowd matchup.
Coach Heyliger and the University of Michigan hockey team tied Concord in a tense week finale. The Wolverines had previously dominated the championship tourney, keeping the pressure on their rivals.
The weekly league schedule lists matches at Tutto's and nearby clubs including West Cone General Movers Botun Club and Fenton's with games at 9 o'clock. Rich ar succeeds ited Roger C government ta ce set for the next meeting at town hall.
Concord veteran Bill Dee 75 filled in for Company H in a bowling league and posted the top triple with scores 93 98 98 for a .289 line. He also competes with the Anchors in the Mill Dam circuit as a steady fifth bowler.
In Concord Maynard bowling circuits Murphs lead Elmwood by two as Tarny and DiPietros chase third with seven points separating top five. Bill Chernak tops bowlers above 100 as Colombos family expands with four brothers. Holy Name League notes Horgan Loughlin Steinmann results, and Holy Cross drops first match. Maynard season ends April 13 with rolloffs April 20 and banquet April 27. Pinfalls list Marquette Villanova Boston College Notre Dame Holy Cross Fordham. Maynard pins totals show DiPietros Tarnus Murphys Kings Firestone Elmwood Jewelers Laundry Graebers Cullinane Dodds Barber. Growlers lead Ladies Ten Pin by 35 points. West Concord leaders Hayes Doran Fitzpatrick. T.I.C. leaders Delaney Long. Selectman Yash Sokolowski, now “His Honor,” moves through league. Mill Dam banquet catering set for April 11.
In U S O action at Tutte's Alleys Maynard the Hurricanes edged Trish and Shin Pokes defeated Jow Pokes. Hurricanes led by C Chiciey 247 G Roche 270 C Harrison 266 R Chrriisitemsem 287 to total 1310 while Lucky Strikes posted 271 202 and 277 289 for a multiple pinfall win.
Concord high school presents an all star basketball benefit at Hunt Memorial Gym for the March of Dimes. Lineups include Bouchard Alexander McLaughlin Purcell Purcell Trabucco Moreau Sweeney Cullinane Hanley with opening jump at 7 30 p m.
Concord Sixty girls competed in intramural basketball at Concord High School under Miss Miriam C Clark. Junior team triumphed with three wins to two for the seniors. High scorers included Seniors Carol Coughlin 43, Juniors Mary Lou Driscoll 34, Sophomores Connie Huntley 24, Freshman Jean Elliott 14.
Ladd and Hielson fields in Alaska built by Army engineers are praised as among the world's finest examples of airfield construction on permanent airstrips.
Holy Name saw Horgan and Loughlin top scorers as Villanova posted a first string 571.14 while Boston College led with 1570, Holy Cross suffered a first loss in five, and Marquette won for the first time in five weeks. Villanova, Notre Dame, Marquette, Fordham and BC all posted strong individual totals in the bowling meet.
In Memphis Tennessee UP report Tom Burks says his father misplaced a wallet while plowing a field and the son found it the next day. The incident highlights a simple domestic mishap with an unexpected recovery in a rural setting.
West Concord league action at Tutte's Alleys saw Bottled Gas blank Cushmans 4 0 and slip into contention for the league lead. Other results included General Radio 3 Fruit 1 Rod Gun 4 Home Products 0 Condons 4 Palmers 0 Commonwealth Avenue 4 Postoffice 0. High scorers Patsy Ianniello 326 Ray Beatty 303 Matt Sepe 301 Bob ONeal 300 John Hayes 301. Ianniello top single 121 with strings of 102 103 Beatty 117 single.
An old shaving brush with long soft bristles is recommended as an effective duster for pleated lamp shades. The simple household tip highlights how a common grooming item can clean delicate fabric shades without damage.
Concord Peggy McCarthy rolled 293 and a 119 game to spark the Growlers in a 4 0 loss to the Funsters. Prowlers defeated the Pambies 4 0. Team totals list McCarthy 293 and Stensby 287 aiding a 1300 for the Growlers.
The Institute for Safer Living reports more than 10 000 golfers caddies and club personnel could be injured on golf courses this year. The study cites two serious accidents per course yearly and notes dangers from fast golf balls lightning heat sunstroke and crossing road hazards. It urges players to leave the course during thunderstorms and seek shelter away from trees, with autos deemed safest refuge.
Concord regular monthly meeting led by President Warren O'T Payne at the clubhouse. A fried chicken dinner preceded the meeting. The club plans a huge fishing derby from April 15 to May 25 with prize awards at the annual meeting. A Fisherman's Breakfast is set for Saturday April 16 from 8 to 10, reservations by Bill Hagerty.
The 300 Club page lists Concord Hugh Miller from Maynard Bowling League winning top honors this week. Scorers include Miller with 341 and Scribner Acton 338, plus multiple Maynard and Acton players with scores ranging from 330 to 300 as the field contends with weather and terrain challenges impacting military construction and operation. The report notes Army Engineers say solutions are being pursued to address fires, snow, instability, and high winds impacting missions.
The 1955 fish and game laws pamphlet is available from city and town clerks and the Division of Fisheries at 75 Tremont Street Boston. It covers 1955 seasons with regulations, season dates and limits including special lake rules for Massachusetts and nearby states. Migratory waterfowl regulations to be issued later by federal authorities. The Wellsworth Athletic Association donated drafting equipment worth $100 to the Division on March 12. the gift, presented by Dr. Henry Chevalier, supports wildlife conservation and map work at the Phillips Wildlife Laboratory.
Concord New Jersey March 24 26 Miss Marjorie Anne Ogilvie a freshman at Centenary Junior College Hackettstown New Jersey will swim in the 10th annual aquatic show at 830 p m in the college pool The program directed by Miss Betty Rhoads national diving champion and synchronized swimming specialist Miss Ogilvie daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon H Ogilvie reside Lowell Road Concord
Concord High prepares for a Friday game against St. Bernard’s C Y O as co captain Paul McLaughlin nears 1000 career points in three varsity seasons. Massachusetts Coaches Association holds its spring meeting April 2 at MIT Faculty Club with Boston University’s Buff Donelli as keynote.
The Somerville team finally defeated Cast in the finals of the New England tournament while Winchester’s independent hockey players fell in the same event. Vic Heyliger, Michigan coach, attended the national coaches convention in Boston. Harvard’s Cooney Weiland named Coach of the Year. Heyliger supported returning NCAA activities to Colorado to escape big city gambling interests.
Election and town meeting news crowded last week in the Enterprise. Village Baseball League held a organization meeting Sunday at Townsend West Concord Stow Marlboro Littleton may host local entries this season.
A Scottsbluff deflection traveled 400 miles to attend a Nebraska legislative hearing but learned the bill’s date had passed by a month. Europe tops coal production with about 45 percent of world output, the U.S. around 34 percent, and the rest split between the USSR and others.
A briefing outlines the distribution of National Guard support units across states and territories, detailing organization, command structure, and roles within each jurisdiction. It highlights civilian-military coordination and deployment readiness for domestic operations.
Acton High School students attended a 1955 House of Magic program at Blanchard Hall presented by two General Electric representatives from the Framingham office. The demonstration showcased miracles of science and entertained while enlightening the audience.
The Junior Class reports a successful paper drive on March 12 and 13 collecting about 25 tons of paper. Juniors thank Acton townspeople for their cooperation.
Wednesday morning a high school pep rally rallied girls ahead of their championship basketball game with Townsend High in the Little Stone Tournament.
Paul Greenough, an Acton High School student, participated in Good Government Day at the State House last Friday. He observed how bills are introduced discussed and enacted and was elected by classmates last fall to attend the State House.
The first chemical plant opened in Boston in 1635 producing saltpeter and alum. Today over 9,000 companies manufacture thousands of chemicals across America.
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