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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
6
Bedford Choral group rehearses for an April 12 performance of The Pirates of Penzance in the town auditorium. Proceeds benefit school recreation, with a poster contest and in town voting to pick the winning design presented the night of the show.
Margaret Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston of Maplestreet marked her tenth birthday on Sunday March 30 with family celebration and party festivities.
Bedford Grange members traveled to Lexington for the regional meeting where Middlesex Central Pomona Grange exemplified the fourth degree. Richard R. Powderly, Bedford Grange master, served as overseer while Mr. and Mrs. Stacey and Mrs. Hunt acted as degree candidates. GIVE TO THE RED CROSS.
Mrs. Joseph Rogers chaired a church event in the school auditorium featuring a dance and card party. Assistants included Constance Poleo Virginia Holland and Raymond Smith on the dance committee. Card duties covered by Cullinan McGrath Winehenbaugh Joy and Daigle. Refreshments arranged by Sickman Genetti Powderly Cunningham and Agrillo. Prizes listed for bridge and high whist scorers with numerous participants named.
Bedford planning board surveys the town to locate sites for a combined fire and police station at the Great Road Springs Road junction, a post office and library at the former Grange Hall site, and a new library planned pending better building conditions. The group proposes preserving the current Town Hall as a community center with exterior renovations to the building.
State House Boston Secretary of State Frederic W Cook this week granted a charter of incorporation for the Woodworking Company Incorporated of Concord with a capital of 200 shares of $100 par value stock callable at $120 and 400 shares of no par stock. Incorporators are Kennant John K Damon and Elsie M McClellan of West Concord.
Miss Light of Belmont and granddaughter of Mrs Maybelle Light is affiliated at the new Bedford Veterans Hospital the first women veterans hospital in this section with a 200 patient capacity. The dedication is set for Sunday June 30. Governor Ford will attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foster and daughter Judith of South Street were fortunate to avoid serious injuries after their car struck a light pole. Mrs. Foster suffered a broken nose and facial bruises while Judith had facial scratches and cuts.
Bedford town hall will host a hearing at 10:00 AM on April 21 to consider laying out the Old Causeway from Davis Road to Carlisle Road, about seven tenths of a mile. The deputy sheriff ordered by Middlesex County Commissioners at Cambridge to conduct the proceeding.
A brief reference states that a form of ice hockey saw early saves in the 18th century in pe, highlighting rudimentary goalie actions in the sport’s formative period.
Concord Musketaquid Sports men's Club opens its new spring season next Wednesday evening April 3rd with a supper and program at the club house off Harrington Avenue West Concord. Supper served at 6:30 o'clock with Fred Nolan in charge and Hapgood Priest of Maynard presiding over the business program.
Maynard talents official mascot for the Holy Cross basketball team joins the New York tourney as an honored guest of coach Al Duggie Julian. Blind Bill Gallagher remarked on the game Saturday when the Purple rallied from behind to defeat C.C.N.Y. with "Roxy" the cherished charm on display.
Concord Vice President John T Hayes has called a special meeting of the Concord Mill Dam Bowling League. The session will be Thursday at 7 o'clock in Hall to discuss the upcoming banquet, playoffs, and remaining schedule. all team captains and interested parties are urged to attend.
West Concord a Lady Jayvees lose another basketball game 32 to 19 last Monday evening at the LA's court to the Boro Boys' Club.
Mrs. Fred F Soak suffered a fall at her home and was taken to Symmes Arlington Hospital where she remained for a short period. She is now convalescing at home. Neal Evans Tackney, son of Mr and Mrs, celebrated his seventh birthday with a turkey dinner hosted by the United Workers of the church. Mrs Thom son and Mrs Bes rs attended. Ceremonies and pictures of Northern China were noted.
Spring football drills at Maynard were curtailed by Coach Stan Bondelevitch due to baseball. The light pre season sessions will tighten timing and blocking by September with freshmen and non baseball players kept active. Dave Higgins shifts to center and the squad list includes Rowanski Parrazzi Ojeltho O Clair Tomy Higgins Lambert Holly Fraser Ferrera Yanchewski Ogan Nelson Veracka Howes MacDonald Sarvella Kivikoski OToole Carbgay Weir Greeno Popiemiuck Urrell Mariani Case Rogers Skitten Gerry Gene Robinson White Hill Sharpe Viola Pekkala Cocco Slabsyz Tierney Spence Wolik Penniman Dargiewicz.
Concord High School awarded varsity letters at an assembly with coaches presenting. Recipients include indoor track captains Val Muscato Nicholas Sottile Francis Linnehan Rob ert Rice Harold Hanson. cross country Robert Brooks Pietro Antonangelli Norman Dee Nelson Putnam Robert Finan Charles Stefanelli John Pope Harold Hanson II. girls basketball captains Shirley Parker Helen Bowie Jane Richardson Betty uit Helen McCarthy Wilma Huntley Mary Magurn prefect Jane Adams Connie Stow Anne McNally Barbara re Jean Blaisdell Helen agurm. girls hockey captains Jane Richardson Helen Magurn Mary Magurn Shirley Parker Helen Lips Marie Landini Jackie Collicut Connie Stowe Mary Coffey Priscilla Pierce Pauline Beaudoin Dorothy Caiger. football co captains Val Muscato Edward Dee David Spooner John Windhol William Ryan Joseph Callahan Ray Eisenhauer Warren Wheeler Willis Pearson Robert Rice James McKenna John Skewes Maxwell Lawrence Ralph Adams Ely Codding Richard Finan John Hanley Louis Mutty John King Teddy Finan Edward Bean James Britt Fred Carlson John Grady John Wetherbee Basile Leonard Erickson George Camougis co-capt elect George Fenton Palmucci Farnham Mamon Philip Damon managers. The two trophies to Pearl and Ryan were presented by Coach Bernie Megin.
A fragment hints at a humorous or informal entry about a twoer with a mouth and a popular notion of being taken into the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Mikko Hietanen European marathon champion to be honored in Temperance Hall next Sunday evening. The event follows his arrival in New York after the April European race, with Finnish supporters financing the trip. Waino Muinonen and other Finnish guests will attend, with band selections and talks by Jakko Mikkola and Johnny Kelley.
Depot wins four points led by Sam Demeo who rolled 347 across three strings and a 123 best single. Lincoln remains close with multiple high totals while other teams like Clippers, K of C and Reformatory post strong scores in Lexington round at Depot end Lincoln. Team totals rise as standings show Depot at a 12 point lead over Lincoln.
Concord reports D'Agata topped the Lexington weekly matches with a 278 high while Margaret and Edith MeGd posted 268. Sepeetsiaa led early with 4-0 win, Alleycats sit six behind, Gophers 3-1 for 42 points total as teams clash.
Local fans in Middlesex County anticipate a strong basketball showcase as West Concord aims to improve its play. The team seeks better form and items to boost their season in a regional context.
A local school announces an evening program at 6:30 featuring guest speaker Megin To Spe and a presentation of last fall’s athletic season. The event includes highlights, team info, and moving pictures of recent games.
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