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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise Ad Rates and Publishing Info

The Marlboro based Enterprise Press Inc publishes The Enterprise every Thursday. Editor R W Currier. Address 4 Walden Street Concord and 16 Liberty Street Marlboro. Notices include no financial responsibility for typographical errors plus reprint rights. Eastern reps Julius Mathews at Boston and New York agency offices. Subscription rates listed.

Concord Enterprise Thenterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Walden Street Concord Tel Emerson Marlboro Massachusetts

Federal aid debate and other odds and ends

An opinion piece surveys federal school funding versus state and local finance, critiques White House Conference reporting, notes rising bank holdups and shifting crime patterns, and quips on public opinion surveys, Gaza knowledge gaps, and pencil sales with erasers.

Out-of-town births listed at Emerson Hospital

Concord area families welcomed new children this past week at Emerson Hospital. An April 23 daughter to Richard and Mrs Pacy of Littleton. an April 23 son to Sulo and Mrs Hakkarainen of Maynard. an April 23 daughter to Edmund Beebe of Concord and Maynard. an April 24 son to Edward Ware of Harvard. an April 26 son to George Bezanson of Maynard. an April 26 son to Arthur Carlton of Maynard. an April 27 son to William Pierre of Lexington. an April 27 daughter to Donald Strong of Maynard. an April 27 son to Arnold McDowell of Littleton. and an April 29 son to John and Mrs McElroy of Littleton.

Concord Emerson Hospital Richard Pacy Old Post Road Littleton Sulo Hakkarainen Silver Hill Street Maynard Edmund W. Beebe Warren Avenue Edward R. Ware Finn Road Harvard George W. Bezanson Great Road Arthur Carlton Concord Street William V. Pierre Bow Street Lexington Donald B. Strong Arnold N. McDowell Lillian Road John C. McElroy Goldsmith Street

Concord Players Present Bell Book and Candle

The Concord Players stage Bell Book and Candle May 10 11 and 12 at the Veteran's Building. Directed by Raymond Baldwin and Helen S Peterson the small cast delivers wit whimsy and suspense in a light comedy praised for its pace and interpretation. Reserve at Richardson's.

Concord Concord Players John van Druten Red Sox Raymond Baldwin Helen S. Peterson Richardson's

Concord Woman's Club Elects New Board at First Meeting

The Concord Woman's Club held its first board session at president Mrs. Harold J. Ames's home on Preston Road. Plans for the year were mapped and duties assigned. Attendees included Mrs. Calvin Brown, Mrs. Henry Webster Jr, Mrs. Joseph T. Brown, Mrs. Wendell P. Raymond, and others. A dessert and coffee gathering preceded the meeting. The next session is set for Monday June 4 at 11 45 AM at Mrs. Wilmot's home.

Concord Concord Woman’s Club Harold J. Ames Preston Road Calvin Brown Henry Webster, Jr Joseph T. Brown Wendell P. Raymond Charles Chamberlain John Doyle Kenneth Curtis William Kemp Clifford

Cullinanes Welcome Third Daughter in Concord Family

Mr and Mrs Edward J Cullinane Jr announce the birth of their third daughter on April 27 at Emerson Hospital. Mother Jacqueline O Neill, grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward J Cullinane of Concord, Mrs Grace O Neill of Sonford, and great grandmother Mrs Sarah Ann Elizabeth Suker of Provincetown are named.

West Concord Edward J. Cullinane, Jr Commonwealth Avenue Emerson Hospital Cullinane Jacqueline O'Neill Edward J.? Cullinane Concord Grace C. O'Neill Sonford Sarah Ann Elizabeth Suker Provincetown

Kansas State College bans Hell Week by fraternities

Manhattan Kansas fraternity members vote to outlaw Hell Week with an overwhelming majority. President James A McCain lauds the move as demonstrating responsible leadership.

Manhattan, Kan UIP Kansas State College James A. McCain

C D A Meet Next Tuesday at Our Lady Help Church

West Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday May 8 at 8 pm in Our Lady Church hall. Mrs Julia LeSage grand regent presides. Election of officers and plans for the May 20 communion breakfast. District Deputy Helen Nover will attend with co chairs Mrs Clara Lawton and Miss Marie McPhillips.

West Concord — Court Our Lady Help of Christians C.D.A Our Lady’s Church Hall Julia LeSage Helen Nover Dorchester Clara Lawton Marie McPhillips LeSage Emma Tombeno Swampscott Lewis F. Kearn Our Lady’s

Neighbor Night at Concord Grange Held in Hall

Concord Concord Grange No. 150 hosted a Neighbor Night at Pete Bulkeley School Hall Tuesday with Marion Clark presiding. Guest speaker Dorothy Worden of Auburn delivered an inspiring talk, Leila M. Blake played piano, and refreshments followed. Visitors came from Acton Bedford Billerica Carlisle Dunstable Groton Lexington Maynard Mendon Needham Sudbury. A whist party was announced for May 22 at Bertha Johnson’s home.

Concord Concord Grange Pete Bulkeley Marion Clark Dorothy Worden Auburn Leila M. Blake Bedford Acton Billerica Carlisle Dunstable Groton Lexington Maynard Mendon Needham Sudbury Bertha Johnson Berretts Mill Road

Whist Party Benefit At Our Lady’s Church

A whist party for the Our Lady's Church in West Concord will be held at the church hall on Monday May 14 at 8 PM. Holy Name Society officers supervise the event with prizes, refreshments, and a ticket system run by a committee including Alexander McEachern and Rudolph Currier. Tickets are available from officers and listed committee members. admission is nominal.

West Concord Our Ladys’ Church Our Lady’s Church Hall The Holy Name Society Alexander F. McEachern James V. McMullen Rudolph W. Currier Richard J. Loughlin

Concord senior and youth choirs prepare spring season

West Concord Union Church hosts the senior chorus rehearsal on May 9 at 7 45 PM and the youth choir on Thursday at 6 15 PM directed by Mrs. Nina Lind and Mrs. J Fred Engebretsen. Concord Chorus, led by Miss Nancy Loring, presents its 11th spring concert May 22 at 8 PM at Wells Hall performing Mendels Elijah. A Mothers Day service with Holy Baptisms is set for May 13 at 11 AM at Trinitarian Congregational Church.

West Concord Union Church Nina Lind J. Fred Engebretsen Concord Chorus Nancy Loring Wells A. Hall Memorial Auditorium Mendelssohn Elijah Trinitarian Congregational Church

Sudbury Gardens Club to Meet for Wild Flower Lecture

The Sudbury Gardens Club meets at Mrs. Kenyon B. Ely's home on Wednesday May 9 at 2 30 p m. An illustrated lecture titled A New Slant on Wild Flower Conservation will be presented.

Sudbury Gardens Club Kenyon B. Ely

Geologists Predict Niagara Falls Rapid Transformation

Geologists forecast that over the next millennium Niagara Falls will gradually erode into a chain of rapids altering the famous水course and tourist landscape as the river shifts its flow and power.

Sudbury Women Attend Middlesex-Mendon District Meeting

A group of Sudbury women from the Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church attended the Spring Meeting of the Middlesex Mendon District at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Southboro. The day featured reports, dedications, and speakers including Mrs Robert E Crawford and Rev Samuel L Laviscount.

Sudbury Woman's Association Memorial Congregational Church Middlesex-Mendon Pilgrim Congregational Church Southboro Lawrence Cooper Ladies Home Missionary, Society Spencer Crosbie Robert E. Crawford Woburn David Cross Everett Stephens Samuel L. Laviscount St. Mark’s Roxbury Massachuset Harry L. Ames A. M. Beckwith Ames James L. Bartlett Albert Tallant Elsie Simonds Genevieve Haven

Grange Hosts Past Masters Night Meeting

Acton Center-Next meeting of Acton Grange No. 259 will be held on Tuesday May 8 at 8 oclock in the Town hall Mrs Joyce Ryan master will greet visitors Past Masters Night will be observed with invited past masters filling the chairs The program is being arranged by the past master Granges invited to take part in Neighbors Night program include Lincoln Bedford LIt tleton Lexington and Framingham Acton Grange will host the refreshment hour

Acton Center Acton Grange P. of H Town Hall Joyce Ryan Lincoln Bedford Littleton Lexington Framingham

Square Dance Night by South Acton Couples Club

The South Acton Congregational Church Couples Club held a square dance on April 28 with 15 attendees. The Walter Torkelsons and George Pedersons led and provided refreshments. The next gathering is bowling at Harvard Bowling Alleys on May 26, with meeting at the church at 7 30 p m and donuts after.

South Acton C. M. Davis Cole MacFarlands

Trinity Church Concord Plans May Activities

Trinity Episcopal Church announces a May schedule including a children’s fair work night on Monday May 7 at Warren Jenney barn Monument street 7 30 p m a women’s work day May 2 10 a m to 3 p m with box luncheon a Christian Education workshop May 2 8 15 p m the Altar Guild annual meeting after Holy Communion May 10 at Mrs Richard M Cameron's Barretg Mill road with box luncheon and a confirmation class May 9 at 8 p m.

Concord Trinity Episcopal Church Warren Jenney Monument Street Altar Guild Richard M. Cameron Barrettg Mill Road

Amuse-Signed Auto Collision Stop Joke

An Amherst police stop sign reading May I have the neat dents? was found on the scene of a Buffalo automobile collision, reported by United Press. The sign adds a humorous twist to a local traffic incident with no injuries noted.

Buffalo N. Y Amherst

Police to curb motorists near fire scenes in Acton Stow area

Fire Chief H Stuart MacGregor urged Police Chief Michael J Foley to stop drivers who block or park too close to fires. A Sunday meeting with deputy chiefs Clarence Frost Lloyd Priest and Arno Perkins resulted in an agreement to tag violators and enforce a 800 foot safe zone around fire apparatus.

Acton H. Stuart MacGregor Michael J. Foley Stow Red Acre Road MacGregor Foley

Sudbury Sophomores Plan Carousel Dance Event

The Sudbury sophomore class is organizing a ballroom style Carousel Dance directed by John Green Jr with music by Melody Men. Richard McLean leads the dance committee as tickets go on sale and posters go up around town. A separate sports note reports Weston defeating Sudbury 8 to 1 with Trussell and DeMont among the players.

John Green, Jr Richard McLean Mary Ann Ashley Dick McLean Rhe Weston Sudbury Warren DeMont McLean Steve Moore Dave Abrahamson Randy Hairston John Moulton Frank Vana Denis Pizza al Moulton Mayo Trussell DeMont

Sudbury Kiwanis Seeks Donated Camp Items for Children

The Sudbury Kiwanis Club asks for donations to send about 20 children aged 7 to 14 to two week camp sessions in July and August. Goods needed include blankets, sheets, towels, clothing, footwear, rainwear, and swim gear. Donations can be left at Hall's Insurance Agency by May 15, with committee members listed for contact.

Sudbury Sudbury Kiwanis Club Hall Hall’s Insurance Agency Vid W. Hapgood Daniel Buttner Leslie Hall George Bell Florence Crane

Paper Drive Reminder for Sudbury May 5

Sudbury residents are reminded of the Layman’s Service Fellowship paper drive to be conducted on Saturday May 5. Nye Rosa at Hilltop 3 6435 will pick up papers for a good cause.

Sudbury Nye Rosa Hilltop

Watercolor Exhibit Brightens High School Hall

Mr. Coleman leads a class whose watercolors depict familiar places and scenes from marine history to mature views. Notable artists include 9th graders Karen Anderson through Joanne Parks, 10th graders Patricia Ryan to Joy Fletcher, and 12th graders Louis Cassella, William Carroll, and Nancy Polhamus.

Coleman Artis Karen Anderson Cynthia Chapin Judith Fredey Rebecca Dodge Clark Davenport Carol Clippinger Christine Nelson Joanne Parks Patrician Ryan Josephine White Richard MacLean Joy Fletcher Louis Casella William Carroll Nancy Polhamus

Sudbury Red Cross Drives Raises 1756 for Community

The Sudbury Chapter reports a successful fund drive raising 1756 dollars, topping the 1604 quota. The drive funds expanded Home Service transportation to hospitals for polio victims and supports a Water Safety Program offering swimming instruction and transit to Briardale Beach for second grade students.

Sudbury American Red Cross Home Service Red Cross Briardale Beach

Sudbury Health Officials Await Salk Polio Vaccine

The Sudbury Board of Health has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that the Salk polio vaccine should be available for Sudbury children soon. Further notices will appear in local papers. Homemakers plan a supper for members and husbands on Tuesday May 8 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Congregation church vestry. Afterward Mrs. E Claude Welch will present slides and speak on the Arab Jewish Question.

Subury Board of Health Massachusetts Department of Public Health Sudbury Focal Papers Memorial Congregation Church Vestry E. Claude Welch Belmont

Probate Court license to sell Mary Finlay Howe estate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues license to sell real estate of Mary Finlay Howe late of Concord by private sale. Objections must be filed in Cambridge court by May 28 1956. John C Leggat First Judge. John J Foley Register. May 3 10 17

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Mary Finlay Howe Concord Cambridge John C. Leggat John C. Leggat, Esquire John J. Foley Register Rosamond Hepburn Gerome Brush Esquire

Bid Notice for School Repairs in Concord Massachusetts

The notice invites sealed bids for labor and roofing work at Peter High School and Thoreau section as part of Chapter 645 amendments. Bids marked Work Div are due by May 15 at the Town Office with opening on May 15. Subcontractors and bidders must meet specifications and notify by a stated day.

Concord Canon Tee Rel Street Setts The Pleasant Massachusetts

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