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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
8
Claremont Minnesota reports dairy surpluses in government storage and plans to shift as cows graze and feed costs drop. Editors note widespread layoffs among industrial workers as farmers resist high prices, predicting broader economic changes this summer.
Assumption College will buy a 95 acre tract in Worcester to replace facilities destroyed by the June 9 1953 tornado. The plan includes a 200 bed dormitory a classroom building and a science hall ready for occupancy by September 1955.
Primo Borelli of Boston Post Road Southboro reports a six ounce egg laid by a hen from his new batch. The egg dwarfs ordinary eggs of about two ounces. The hens are cross between Domino White and White Barred Rock, a lineage Borelli has not seen produce such a size before.
London stations collectively move 887000 people daily on 5215 trains. Waterloo Station operates 664 trains each day showcasing the capital’s busy rail network.
Boston reports three district court judgeships in the state will stay vacant while the legislature debates reorganization. Governor Herter said he will not fill vacancies in East Lambridge Clinton and Milford until a plan is approved. A special justice will be appointed to the East Boston court to cover Judge Ceritracchio's resignation.
Bedford announces Cheryl Jean Sherman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Georg A. Sherman of 301 Great Road, and Elaine Elizabeth Nickerson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. L. Nickerson Jr. of 16 Masardis Street. Richard Goyette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Goyette, celebrated his 17th birthday. Concord High School student. Church of Christ service discussed “Person Trials of Our Deliverer from Trials” led by Rev. Marvin L. Derby.
The 1st Parish Church preached by Rev. Dr. Edward Perry Daniels on the subject How Far the Kingdom. Music was led by the chorus choir and organist Philip W. Trumbull. A 5 15 vesper service featured a brief address by the minister and a Sunday night supper meeting by the Senior Young People’s Group.
John N. Lohan of Pottery Road Washington Missouri feared death on trips. After a troubling business journey to Chicago he realized the will of God governs fate. He now travels freely, refusing fear or delay, and plans more trips without worry.
Carlisle residents join Bedford Grange session with Carl J. Swanson serving as past master. Local 4 H clubs organize with leaders named and plan an April 30 exhibit at Grange Hall. A planning board hearing addressed Angelo Koufos subdivision on Concord road. First Parish Youth groups from New England gather in Haverhill with local members departing at 9 30.
Concord members of Troop 49, Boy Scouts, will camp Friday and Saturday at Camp Ted in Waltham. The group continues its drive to collect scrap materials and waste paper, with pickup requests to Concord 4231. Scoutmaster is Fred E. Oliver, Sr.
Bedford couple Mr and Mrs New ard M Marterson Jr welcome a son named William Mitchell born at Symmes Arlington Hospital. Another baby joins Mr and Mrs Bernhard Nelson Reynolds of Genetti Street, with Elizabeth Wimer Reynolds as mother.
The Army Signal Corps cut costs by about 1.7 million dollars in 1953 by adopting a method that doubles circuit capacity of long range radio equipment without adding frequencies.
Boston dispatch notes delays in tax refunds as officials warn processing will be stretched. Wilbur A. Gallahan, official, explains the slowdown will affect taxpayers and internal revenue handling, with authorities citing stretched resources and extended timelines.
Acton school officials add filmstrips to district collections including George Washington Tutor and How to Operate projector. Local finalists for the Greater Spelling Bee will compete at Memorial Auditorium with Saara Junior High and select elementary schools. Last year William Turner from Acton placed second in the spelling championship. The spring vacation week of April 12 to 19 allows seniors better accommodations.
Nash vice president H. C. Noss announced Nash Metropolitan prices f o b coastal ports of entry. The hard top Metropolitan is 1445 while the soft top convertible is 1409, with many options included at no extra cost such as carrier signals lighter leather foam cushions wind visor and other Nash features.
Secretary John H. Kennedy logs many makeups at the Concord Rotary Club noon meeting and luncheon at Howard Johnsons. Attendees include President Charles R. Voigt from Key West Florida and visitors from Maynard Acton Lexington Waltham Somerville and West Concord with special guest Charles Quick of West Concord. A joint Maynard meeting with Foster Furcolo state treasurer was well attended and Martin presented the speaker.
Following Morrill's recommendation the school committee will dismiss grades 1 6 at noon for four consecutive Wednesdays starting yesterday through March 31 April 7 and April 14 to ease teachers load and support other school functions. Kindergarten and higher grades unaffected while parents are asked for input before a permanent plan is adopted.
A well attended public auction was held at Universalist Church South Acton with Van gie Anastas as auctioneer. Acton Center Congregational Church featured Rev Eric Grimhaw on Money Talk s a Dramatic Dialogue. Commissioning of the Every Member Canvassers occurred. West Acton Baptist Church hosted Rev Ronald H Noble on Church Membership. Music by Mrs Allan Cameron organist and Mrs Anthony Hill choir director.
Concord Lawrence High School coach and Middlesex baseball mentor Sanford Jr. earned a Master of Arts at Harvard during the mid year exercises. He is a Middlesex alumnus and Princeton graduate, WWII veteran, and lives on Lowell Road with his family.
Concord resident Walter E. Borden was nominated by President Eisenhower to the naval board of visitors. He is vice president of National Shawmut Bank in Boston and a former Annapolis graduate of 1916. Borden also led Caribbean Sugar Company as president treasurer and director since 1921.
Local notice reports Lieutenant Arthur H. M nounce and his wife announce the birth of their daughter Kathleen. Paternal relatives include Mr. and Mrs. Jill Sr and Ma Roche of Waltham. The family resides on Saran avenue and plans to visit Greenland for the force. Food club sale details unclear but a flower shop sale was mentioned for the morning.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Buxton of Bedford read Lincoln announce the birth of a daughter last Wednesday at Waltham Hospital. Lincoln Grange won second prize for its humorous version of Woman's Suffrage at Middlesex Central Pomona meeting Wednesday night at Old Elfr y Club Lexington. Stations of the Cross services continue during Lent Fridays at St Joseph's church in South Lincoln by Rev Edmund J Ronan.
Lincoln D Dougherty and Charles Westcott of this town are members of Northeastern University's cast presenting A Legro on March 26 and 27 at Alumni Auditorium under the Silver Masque group.
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