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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
5
A year old boy suffered burns during a gasoline mishap at Old Bolton where a jug of fuel was being handled. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and the boy was treated for burns on his hands. Authorities note the incident may affect a class upgrade plan as salvage work continues.
Fragmentary OCR shows a March ballot note with references to 16 voters and 9 Republicans, mentioning Eisenhower and Cormack. It lists several names such as William Kelley, Harold Nichols, Hazel Moore, Sylvia Wood, and others, with scattered vote counts and a mention of a third vote. The fragment lacks clear context or outcome details.
An auction notice lists a sale at dusk on May 5 at Barnsbury. Details readable describe items and location but some specifics are unclear in the OCR. The event appears to be a local sale conducted by IGAINS.
The Stow Woman's Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday April 24 at the 1812 House in Framingham. Officers and committee chairs were installed including President Mrs Philip B Addy Vice President Mrs Everett L Angier Secretary Mrs Clifford A Martin Treasurer Mrs Albert B Drechsler Federation Secretary Mrs Harry W Herrick and others in Hospitality Music Legislation Preservation Civil Defense Youth Conservation American Home Cooperation with War Veterans Art and Literature Publicity Finance Auditor and more.
The Friendly Appeal began May 1 and runs through the month. Collectors will call at doors for donations. Twenty percent of Stow funds stay locally for the Stow Service Fund, aiding emergencies the Welfare Department cannot cover. Committee includes Town Nurse Mrs. Vellamo Ojalehto and chair Mrs. Cyrus Kendrick. One-fifth of contributions stay in town.
Alliance and Unity group members of the First Parish Church in Stow met to organize the annual church fair set for September 22. Mrs Frank Schmelzer led the meeting with strong cooperation but noted the need for many more workers beyond the 17 who attended.
Stow schools host concerts May 3 and 4 at Stow Town Hall with the Glee Club and two bands. Junior Prom sponsored May 11 in the Town Hall with Larry Hill orchestra and chaperones Mr and Mrs Gerry Lawrence and Mr and Mrs William Turner. Civic Club meeting May 14 at Town Hall with officer elections. Education committee discusses First Parish Church events and Sunday School for next year. Grange event features Milt Bolling from the Red Sox at Juvenile Grange Lay. Union Evangelical Church schedules bi monthly covenants meeting May 3, with youth class May 6 and talk by Mr Leon Wetherbee. Mrs Peter Lund heads to Hamilton Ontario May 4 with companions. Local residents report hospital stays, travel, and home projects.
Event at First Parish Church Sudbury invites attendance for a special sale of fine old books and clothing items. Proceeds support local church programs and community outreach. Participants can donate or trade items while supporting the church's mission.
Stow Members and friends of the Union Evangelical Church of Stow are invited to the Annual Conference of the Union Churches in Massachusetts. The conference will be held Monday May 7 at the Union Evangelical Church Hopedale with registration at 10 30 am. The speakers are Marion Baumgardner of Allahabad Institute in the afternoon and Rev Otto Meinardus PhD minister of the Second Congregational Church Peabody in the evening. Meinardus will teach at the American University in Cairo Egypt and has worked in Germany England New Zealand Australia and the United States.
The Stow town campaign to enlarge Emerson Hospital reports disappointment after the first four days with $314.55 raised. Residents are urged to pledge up to $1,500 more over three years to boost capacity and avoid sending patients elsewhere. Campaigns continue through the weekend as solicitors are asked to increase contributions.
Stow-Mr and Mrs Allan MacKinnon Jr of White Pond Toad welcomed their third daughter and fifth child on April 23 weighing 6 pounds. Father serves as 1st Class Commissary Man in the Coast Guard Weather Patrol in Boston. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edgar Becker of Reading and the late Mr and Mrs Allan MacKinnon Sr of Newton. The baby’s adopted grandmother Mrs Alice Locke is under arthritis treatment at Brigham Hospital Parker Hill Ave Brookline and has not yet met the child.
The Church Extension Committee hosts a pot luck supper on May 9 at 6 30 p m in the First Parish Church of Stow vestry. It aims to review a questionnaire from the committee and invite new or prospective members as guests to discuss improving Sunday morning worship to be more worthwhile and spiritually rewarding.
Stow residents are warned that the fire season approaches with risks in burning leaves or trash. Obtain a permit from Chief Harold J. Priest before turning over large areas. For permits call Twin Oaks 7-2218. Also noted are trends in U S farm electrification and a birth announcement for Steven Douglass at Emerson Hospital Concord with Bezanson grandparents named.
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