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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
17
Local notices recap upcoming election reminders and April events from Concord and surrounding towns. Highlights include Massachusetts radio and TV licensing chatter, hospital open house for National Hospital Day, a Stone Church expansion project, a spelling bee in Lowell, and various community gatherings set for May 17.
Navy Marines or Air Force credit quarters allowance from service start date. An allotment to wives begins the first of the month after the month the service member starts. Example: member enters April 16 receives April 16–30 quarters. May 1 becomes effective allotment of 85 dollars monthly, first check in June, then monthly thereafter.
The American Magazine notes a grease spatter-guard that prevents wall staining above kitchen stoves. A shade drops to catch splatters and can be wiped clean and rolled up out of sight quickly.
In the first quarter the five towns with the most new private housing per 1000 residents were Bedford Burlington Winchester Wayland and Westwood. The top total dwellings were Newton Peabody Lynn Winchester and Waltham based on building permits from the Department of Labor and Industries.
A reader collection titled OLD TIMER shares reminiscences from Ruth Sweet Ada Short C D Hale Mary Karch Curtis Robertson John Simpson and others recalling penny era treats peddler lore carny stories winter boots and family lore from various U S towns.
Mrs. Carrie E. Whittaker of 115 Great Road marked her 88th birthday on April 22. A native of Kittery Maine and widow of Stillman Whittaker, she moved to Bedford in 1884 when her father Rev George S. Piper became minister of First Parish church. Also noted is rainfall easing forest-fire danger and David Lyons of 2 Brookside Road announcing the birth of their fifth child, Stephen Albert, at Lowell General Hospital.
Bedford Grange P of H held a Monday night session at Town hall where the third and fourth degrees were exemplified. Mrs J Ridgeway Comley presided and Ruth Johnston Leila Blake and Mary Albani assisted with the degree work. Eli Maynard of Arlington visited as inspecting deputy and refreshments were served.
Philip K. Allen outlined a Republican legislative program favoring private channels over state run welfare, aiming to limit state expenditures and restore public morality. He highlighted proposed bills restricting the attorney general, and urged scrutiny of a 42 000 payroll and a 27 million dollar Public Works budget as the party prepares its platform at the June pre primary convention.
Concord high school students including Ena Ferran Tuck Moss Grethe Christianson Deborah Veinett John Watson and Peggy Watkins attended a Browne Nichols junior press seminar. They heard Senators Taft Estes and Kefauver discuss the presidential campaign and American foreign policy. The trip aims to show students how the adult world operates and how policy is formed.
The 1730 Club of Bedford plans a spring tea on Monday May 5 at the Domine Manse to benefit First Parish church. Members host a bridge session from 1 30 and tea service from 3 to 4 with pourers Mrs Lewis G Webber Mrs M Bernard Webber Mrs Jagies H McNaughton and Mrs Charles T Kimball assisting.
Mineral Wells Texas fire department reports a flat tire on a fire truck speeding to a blaze. Driver Oddie Heath noted it was the first such incident in 28 years for the department.
Local commuters celebrate resumed M and B bus service after a strike. St Michael's Church will join a CYO waste paper drive with date to be announced. Memorial Day plans mirror past years as Bedford invites involvement with Lexington concert group. Inspections and town office locations are posted. Cancer and Red Cross drives seek contributions. First grade registration requires birth and vaccination records, with age 5 years 8 months by Sept 1. Eisenhower for President committee held a meeting. many Bedford residents support Ike. John A Volpe Construction Co. wins a $3.96 million Hanscom Airport contract for five buildings and connecting corridors.
New arrivals at Emerson Hospital include the Hinchley family of Littleton with a daughter born April 22, Mauro family of Maynard with a daughter born April 23, Broughton family of Maynard with a son born April 23, Horan family of South Acton with a son born April 25, Powers family of Lexington with a daughter born April 25, and Fleming family of Bedford with a daughter born April 28.
Bedford recreation committee seeks eight week playground instructors for July 7 to August 31. Applicants should file by immediate deadline with qualifications to John R. Goddu 112 Spring Street or Horace P. Riviere Box 522 Bedford.
The Bedford Civilian Defense Agency will fingerprint and photograph all personnel at Bedford Airport next Monday evening May 5 from 7 to 8 30 PM. Others may join. The agency needs fire wardens and reminds workers not to forget Monday night meeting.
West Concord Mr and Mrs Rudolph W Currier of 255 Main Street marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mrs Currier, formerly Winifred M Howard, was wed at Immaculate Conception Church in Everett. The couple, long time residents, have three children named Ann Mary William and Edward. Mr Currier is editor of the Concord Enterprise.
The Bedford Paul Revere Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star announces a food sale set for Saturday May 24 at a center location. They request no conflicting local events to allow full participation and attendance.
Walton Blodgett of Stowe Vermont has his watercolors on exhibit at the Concord Free Public Library gallery starting April 26 for six weeks. The show features snow scenes and bright greens with a focus on simple, well proportioned design. Notable works include two depictions of Mrs Colby Lynott’s house and a Main Street house near the Concord Academy.
Mr and Mrs Roland R Eldridge mark their 12th anniversary with Katherine G Penny of Fitchburg on the occasion. Pax Patrolman and Mrs Thomas V Nan of Willow Street note their 28th anniversary. Maude Cameron Finan from Maynard, longtime Concord police officer Finan and his wife have two daughters and reside in Lynnfield Congregational Church parish.
The Mégin couple of 207 Elm Street celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversary on Saturday April 26 with a dinner party at Boston followed by the show Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Bernard E Megin, Cord high football coach, and former coach, and their children Bernard Jr Edward William and three daughters Mary Asan and Virginia participated in the observance.
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