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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1946
Page
7
The next session of the Middlesex P. of H. will be held Tuesday at the supper hall. Mrs ars and master will confer the first and second degrees. The meeting, hosted by Mrs Edward Mac of Lincoln Grange, will open the program on April 17.
A fragment notes the parsonage of a church recently involved with adult activities in the community. Mentions Mr and Mrs E es, Mr and Mrs vens, Mr and Mrs ula and Rev and Mrs Zimmerman.
S Zimmerman of Center Congregation spoke at the Methodist church meeting on Sunday evening. His topic was Can the Various s Unite? highlighting unity among groups.
The junior youth group meets at 3:00 PM on Saturdays at the Center, with members Sylvia and Sarah Linscott, Doris Eleanor Marble Richards, and others. Doris Lillian and others attend the senior circle at the church on Sundays, while Baxter, a local shop proprietor, recently returned home from the hospital after pneumonia.
Joseph Grandine and his son Daniel left a week long stay at the Powder site with Mr. Gran ne kept busy managing tasks and records during the stay at the mine.
An Acton woman organized a Wednesday bridge event to raise money for a local committee. Prize winners included Arthur Carleton, Mrs George Far ard Hulbert, Mrs Concord, Martin Good, A Marble, Kenneth Jewell, Tay Brown, with drawings featuring Chaffee, Floyd Dietrick, and Carleton.
Mr and Mrs Elmer L Joslin of 8 Middle Street are vacationing two weeks in Florida. David D Lynch son of Mr and Mrs John B Lynch of 6 Thoreau Street is taking a study break from Colby College. Lynch is a discharged Army veteran of long duty in the Pacific Theatre.
Miss Nancy L. Dutton of Bedford spent the weekend at the home of her aunt Mrs. Marian E. Blaisdell at 29 Belknap Street.
Dr. Randolph Piper of 14 Sudbury Road is currently on a two week vacation.
Delegates of Old Concord Chapter led by Mrs. Forres E. Collier regent are this week at the state convention held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston.
Rev. Frederick M. Eliot D D of Cambridge headlined the morning worship at First Parish Church as the guest preacher last Sunday.
The lesson sermon on "Matter" was read at the First Church of Christ Scientist, Lowell road, last Sunday morning. The service emphasized spiritual understanding over physical illusion and drew attendees from the local community.
Concord lodge of Elks held a regular meeting at BPOE hall on Main street Tuesday evening with Exalted Ruler George E Davis presiding. A social followed the session.
Mr. D. W. Hamilton secretary of the Boston Noonday Prayer Meeting closed a week of cottage prayer services with sermons on The Power of the Gospel unto Salvation at the Evangelical Free Church during both afternoon and evening worship.
The next Haw thorne Chapter O.E.S. will hold a meeting at the Masonic Temple Monument Square on Wednesday evening April 10.
Mrs Louise Mullen formerly Louise McCall and her sister Miss Bertha McCall of Lynn are visiting Mrs Ivan D Smith on Hartford Street. Theodore B Currier Jr. was ill at his Pine Street home but returned to school this Monday.
Mrs. William H. Arnold of Great Road has returned home after an operation at Symms Hospital in Arlington.
John T. Shields has received his honorable discharge from the U S Army marking completion of military service. He served with distinction and is acknowledged for his dedication and duty.
Paul McMahon of Han cock street has been appointed to report for examination before the local draft board.
The Bell Ringers of the Church of Christ performed a program at a Chebacco Pomona Grange meeting held in West Peabody. The event featured a religious musical presentation shared with Grange members.
Donald H. Dutton, son of Mr and Mrs Onslow S Dutton of South Street, has been ill for the past week according to family notice.
The Women's Community club will meet on Monday April 1 at the Town hall with a luncheon at 1:00. Reservations must be made by March 25 through Mrs J Earl Dick.
Bedford Women’s Service club at their meeting elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President Mrs Charles F Murray Vice President Mrs William J Dowsell Recording Secretary Mrs Jane Goodwin Corresponding Secretary Mrs Louise Brown Treasurer Mrs William H Arnold Membership Committee Mrs Viola Webster Press Correspondent Mrs George M Champney Auditor Mrs Ruth C Webber Historian Mrs Paul B Webber. Nominating committee chair Mrs Charles S Hume with members Mrs Arthur J Rivet Mrs Edward F Pike Mrs George M Champney and Mrs Charles F Murray.
Bedford reports the primary will be moved to June 18 to mail ballots to veterans overseas. Candidates face five fewer weeks to gather signatures this year as many veterans seek state or federal offices. Absentee ballot requests are expected to rise with the large influx of discharged and returning servicemen shaping government affairs.
Returning veterans and new citizens must apply to the Concord CPA board for forms. Applicants fill out the forms and mail them to the Boston office. Ration books will be mailed to applicants from the Boston office.
Householders learn that sugar stamp number nine now permits five pounds of sugar. It is not an extra allowance but part of the canning allotment. Those using the sugar for household use should not expect additional sugar in the Fall canning season.
The United Workers of the Church of Christ met at the church to sew for the Red Cross and Emerson Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Freeman P Goodwin who had been occupying the Sheldon apartment on Great Road have moved to Kennebunk Maine.
Town 4-H clubs present an exhibition of handiwork and project progress at the school auditorium on April 11. Parents and friends are invited to attend and view the members work.
On Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30, Lenten services will be held at St Michael's Church. Parishioners are invited to attend the services and reflect during the Lenten season.
The Farm Bureau met at the Veteran's Building in Concord. Members are reminded of a second meeting in Groton on March 28 and a third in Burlington on April 11.
Autoists are reminded that April is inspection month and all vehicles must display an inspection sticker by month end. Registrar Rudolph E Kin announced the requirement linking it to the semi annual check up conducted before the war.
Mr and Mrs David S Beyer have returned home from a vacation trip to Florida.
The Young Women's Study group will gather at Mrs. George E. Ellinwood's Springs road residence on Wednesday evening, April 3.
J Warren Blake of North road is promoted to sergeant in the State Guard which holds weekly meetings in Concord. Box 15 called the Fire Department to the North road near the Bedford Inn where a fire burned briskly in an automobile.
Pfc Raymond A Kimball son of Mr and Mrs Harold D Kimball of Page Road was honorably discharged from the U S Army after three years of service. He spent one year overseas in Italy and served in the United States at Fort Slocumb New York.
The senior Girl Scouts will present the play Trizteen at the school auditorium on April 5. Mrs. Gurney N. of the school faculty is in charge of the production.
Mrs. George R. Blinn and Mrs. Charles E. Hunt of Great Road and Old Burlington read attended the State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Boston on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
The Parent Teacher Association District 4 holds its annual conference on Thursday evening March 28 at Belmont High School.
The local Boy Scouts announce a paper drive set for Sunday April 21. Scouts urge residents to set aside newspapers and magazines for collection to support troop activities and community service.
Richard S. Lamoreaux, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick W Lamoreaux of South Street, has received the U S Army after three years of service in the Army Air Force.
Louise Albani daughter of Mr and Mrs Salvatora F Albani of Schoolway has been confined to Symas Arlington hospital after an operation for appendicitis.
Nancy L. Dutton daughter of Onslow S. Dutton spent the past weekend with her aunt Mrs. Raymond C. Blaisdell on Belknap Street in Concord.
The Anthony Hunt-Hamilton post 221 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening April 2 at the Fire House. A well known legionnaire will speak. A drive to recruit new members and welcome returning servicemen is planned.
Local members of the Lafayette club of Lexington will attend the play in Lexington on Tuesday evening April 2.
The Executive Board of the Boy Scouts will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon, April 2.
Bedford winners at the desert bridge party held in the Unitarian church were Mrs. Norman C. Lindau Mrs. Richard S. Dodge Mrs. Harden L. Bodkin Theodora Gerould and Eliza McLean. On the committee were Mrs. Louis H. Smith and Mrs. Lewis H. Smith. Another party will be held on April 2.
The Bedford Grange hosted a well attended Town Hall dance featuring St Patrick's Day music by Marbam's orchestra. The committee included Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston with refreshments by Mrs Richard Powderley and Mr and Mrs Clarence Damye. A further dance is planned for Friday evening.
The Red Cross drive in town is advancing toward its final goal. John Earl Dick of Great Road chairs the effort with many assistants listed including Mrs. John S. Balfour, Mrs. J Elwood Bixler, Mrs. George M. Champney, Myra Clark, and numerous other local volunteers coordinating solicitation.
Bedford birthdays this week include Neal Evans Tackney six on March 30 son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Tackney Han cock street. Margaret Johnston nine on March 30 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston Jr Maple street. Patricia Morse fourteen birthday. Carol Delia Dick three on April 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Dick Great road. Lois Goodwin sixteen on Great road heading for March 30.
Anniversaries listed include Mr and Mrs Gunnar Hemmingson of South Street celebrating 26 years on April 3 and Mr and Mrs Irvin M Puffer celebrating 23 years on April 3.
Maynard high school seniors stage Miss Jimmy a three act comedy by Jean Provence tomorrow night Friday March 29 at 8 in George Washington auditorium. Dorothy Tierney directs and produces with Louise Florence Catherine and Harriet in the cast.
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