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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

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Bowdoin Glee Club Hosts Home Hospitality Night in Concord

More than 50 of the Bowdoin College Glee Club’s 70 members will be entertained as overnight guests of Concord Acton and Lincoln residents after a concert at Concord Academy Gymnasium tonight at 8. Concert arrangements were led by Robert B. Lortz Frederick H Bubier and Dr Edward S Nahigian with host families including the Sreenans Jenneys Ogilvies Camerons Shaw and Lowry among others.

Concord Lincoln Acton Lions Club Academy Gymnasium Bowdoin College Glee Club Concord Academy Concord Lions Club Robert B. Lortz Frederick: H. Bubier Edward S. Nahigian Walter A. Stevens Arthur L. Carr Richard D. Elson Linda Peterson Nancy Fiske Marsha Ravenscroft Susan Kendall Dorothy Fiske Curtis Peterson Lincoln Ravenscroft Jr Bowdoin William V. Sreenan Warren‘Jenney Gordon H. Ogilvie Alexander A. ‘Cameron Walker K Shaw Jr Stanley Lowry John J. Fallon Alan L. Spurr John Elmer E. Brooks Robert H. Barber Laurence F. Peterson W. Steward Gray Thomas Flint Virginia Williamson Robert L. Ramsay Loring Grimes William H. Clark Earl Grey Franklin Shores Frederick Tillotson Glee Club Fred T. Boyd

Town hears radio program amid busy local week

Local residents attend a busy week with events including a town fair at Con, a Red Cross drive, a Glee Club presentation, and a radio program on Channel 2. Community figures such as the town manager, business owners, and police notes are mentioned along with upcoming reservations and a school clothing theme.

Conol Davidson Tte Red Cross

Third Day Meeting Notices From Local Congregations

Mr and Mrs Mary A Con rood announce a family event on March 20 with a social program at Touss. Dr Edward Minister of the Unitarian Church presides. The Junior S Group gathers at 7 30 p m Sunday and a second discussion is planned.

Edward The Unitarian Church

Hawthorne Chapter EMG To Install Officers

Concord notices the Hawthorne Chapter of the Eastern Star will install its officers on Wednesday April 14 at the Masonic temple with a supper program. The retiring worthy matron is Mrs. Sue Jackson and a new slate will be announced.

Concord Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Sue Jackson

Concord Leads in Pioneering TV Education Efforts

Concord is recognized for leading New England in educational television efforts. Cities request copies of parent and student questionnaires, posters, and window displays. A Boston Sunday double spread highlighted a high school gala with Bradford Washburn and Richard Borden stills. Campaign committee members and donors are named, with about $500 still needed to fund Channel 2 for the first year.

Concord New England Boston Evenng Bradford Washburn Richard Borden

Concord DeMolay Holds Regular Meeting With Four Initiates

On Friday evening the Concord DeMolay Chapter met at the Masonic Temple. Master Councillor George Hodgmann presided as four candidates received the initiatory degree. The next regular meeting is set for April 5 with a bowling party to follow.

Concord Concord DeMolay Chaner Masonic

Attorney Lombard to Speak at April Meeting

Concord announces Attorney John F. Lombard of Belmont will address the Men’s Club at Trinitarian Congregational Church on April 2. His topic is “Problems of Adoption.”

Concord Men’s Club Trinitarian Congregational Church John F. Lombard Belmont

Anniversary Ball Tickets On Sale For Concord Event

The Company H military ball committee announces Ray Derey Orchestra will perform on April 19 with a 1?p eve orchestra and a female vocalist. Tickets are available from any guard member as the 150th anniversary of the company in Concord approaches and locals are expected to support a large dance.

Concord Ray Derey

Seminar Aids Parents of Retarded Children With Q A

At the final seminar held at Trinitarian Church Mrs Helen L Bacon of the Massachusetts Mental Health Department answered questions and discussed individual cases. The program focused on personal help for each child and ways to overcome faults through special support.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Helen L. Bacon Massachusetts Mental Health Department Norsram

Seven Ways Concord Chamber Will Aid Local Business

The Work Committee of the Concord Chamber proposes seven measures including an information center for visitors and signs to guide tourists to historic sites. Other ideas seek off street parking, an industrial area study, a legislative committee, and consideration of uniform store closing hours.

Chamber Concord Industrial Committee Commercial Committee

School Leaders Attend New England Conference in Cambridge

Concord officials Mrs. John J. Fallon Mrs. Ernest R. Spinney Winthrop H. Lee Supt. Radcliffe Morrill and John C. Palmer joined the annual New England School Development Council meeting at the Hotel Commander Cambridge on March 19. Panel discussions covered Trends in the New England Economy and Critical Personnel Problems. Dr. George H. Ellis and Dr. Harold E. Hyde delivered keynote addresses. Dr. Néil Gross spoke on The Pressures On and the Dilemmas of the School Superintendent, marking an early public release of Harvard School Executive Role Projects research.

Concord John J. Fallon Ernest R. Spinney Winthrop H. Lee Radcliffe Morrill John C. Palmer New England School Development Council Commander Cambridge New England George H. Ellis Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Harold E. Hyde Plymouth Teachers College Plymouth New Hampshire Néil Gross Harvard Graduate School of Education Harvard School Gress

Chamber committees held by Powers and Damon

Concord chamber met two committees this past week. The membership committee is chaired by James W. Powers and the industrial committee by John K. Damon. Details of their programs will be announced later.

Concord Chamber of Commerce James W. Powers John K. Damon

Dunbar Guest of Rotarians New Directors

Concord meeting of the Rotary Club heard David Dunbar assistant director of camping for the Boy Scouts of America discuss Human Resources focusing on developing personal resources for the coming generation. Directors elected included Benjamin F. Clark, Voigt, John H. Kennedy, Dr. D. Edward Cleary, Ralph A. Macone, Chester D. Smithears, and Harold Nichols.

Concord David Dunbar Boy Scouts of America John H. Kennedy D. Edward Cleary Ralph A. Macone Chester D. Smithears Harold Nichols

West Concord Fire Crew Responds to Grass Fire

Firefighters rushed to a minor grass fire off Main Street near Box 32 on Monday afternoon marking the 70th alarm of the year. By Tuesday morning they had responded to 45 ambulance calls this year.

Concord West Concord Main Street

Concord High School science fair crowns three triple winners

At Concord High School six annual science fair, three students tied for first place after judges could not pick a single winner. Christopher Billings, Douglas Sinclair, and Robert McWalter share top honors and will enter the state fair in MIT on April 3.

John F. Donovan Leonard E. Rae Concord Lions Club Concord High School Donovan Christopher Billings Douglas Sincair Robert McWalter Ies Concord High Concord Wells A. Hall Memorial Douglas Sinclair M. I.T Lions Hai mcWalter John J. McWalter Barretts Mill Road Sinclair Soph ‘Nore Donald Crescent Road Billings Ang Wits James’ B Walden Street Lincoln Howard M. Hawkes Newton Russsell C. Fitz George Davidson Paul Josephson Peter Fredenburgh Eleanor Loomer Mary Lou Perrin Barbara Fultz Fay Loring Curtis Petersen Thomas Caldwell Bradford Mattison Dean Soule New England Daniel Clark Marjorie Cunningham Walter Driscoll Coburn Benson Richard Dunbrack John Foster John Wheeler David Kane John Kendrick David Godspeed

Two Movie Showings Here Next Saturday

Concord residents can enjoy two film showings sponsored by the Concord Recreation Commission. The first screening is at Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium at 10 a.m. and the second at Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium at 2 p.m. All are welcome, especially children, with a selection of shorts and comedies.

Concord Concord Recreation Commission Harvey Wheeler Wells A. Hall

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