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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
19
A garbled summary cites Hoover era crop permits, veterans hospital beds, and a 900,000 budget for a citizens panel examining Atomic Energy Commission peacetime uses. It references 1934 land allotment abolition, tribal lands, and regulatory agency questions spanning health, safety, energy, industry, and industry impact.
Caulkins, a publishing executive, announces a project involving his grandson. The note mentions family, Brown, and Saturday events, with unspecified details about the drive and condition.
At the Congregational Church candlelight service last Sunday night the new Officers of Christian Endeavor were installed. Martha White was named president with John Swanson as vice president Evelyn Berg recording secretary Patricia Davis corresponding secretary and Edward Whitman treasurer. Virginia Wilkie the outgoing president gave the charge. Next Sunday will mark Mothers Day and Christian Literature Sunday at Teguiar services.
M Wilson of Smyth School will compete in the Greater Lowell spelling bee Friday night. He is son of William Wilson a professor at MIT and one of three Wilson children. He won first prize at a student science fair last year and stars in the school operetta. A stray line about a moth and wool appears as a non sequitur.
The West Acton Womans Club will hold its annual luncheon next Monday May 9 at the 1812 House in Framingham at 1 PM. No special program planned. Mrs Mark Eaton and Mrs Safford Sweatt, president, handle tickets. Last month the annual meeting was conducted.
Mr and Mrs James P Sutton of 7 Selfridge Road announce the birth of their second child and first son at St Elizabeths Hospital in Brighton. A is For Apple a three act comedy will be presented by the Bedford Teachers Association on May 19 and 20 at the school auditorium with proceeds to the scholarship fund. Members of the Holy Name Society will receive Holy Communion on Mothers Day at the 8 30 mass. The regular evening meeting will be held at the Legion hall.
Carlisle records show six deeds registered in March 1955 at Waltham, up from three in March 1954. First quarter 1955 deeds total 12, versus six in 1954. The common flag-pole will be replaced by a 1204 foot post, replacing the 1938 unit after the 1938 hurricane. Memorial Day events are planned for May 30 by Carlisle committee. Communion Sunday at Carlisle Congregational Church noted with deacons Wilkie, French, Dutton, Swanson serving. Rev. Dempsey preached. A white elephant sale took place Thursday night at the church.
West Concord Frank L. Mc Cormack of 2 Elm Place retires from the Massachusetts Reformatory effective May 1 after long service since 1928. He served as assistant deputy since July 15, 1952, and held roles including senior correction officer and supervising guard room officer. He is married with grown children.
The article outlines methods to keep white collars and cuffs clean and crisp. It recommends washing after wear, using mild soaps, detailing ironing prep with basting threads, and protecting fabrics with towels or cloths. A hint suggests a small amount of sugar in the final rinse to starch delicate bows.
Concord reports from the regular Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting at the secretary’s home Mrs G C Munter. President Mrs A D Raymond of Acton led devotion and presided over the business session. Directors and committees gave reports and discussed the Lurgier Bill on air transportation for alcohol ads.
The piece lists a sermon at First State Church on oosé Talk and nosedive therapy, an all day sewing event at Church of Christ hosted by Mrs Hardenod kin, confessions at St Michael's Bedford, a birth announcement for Shirley Smith at Emerson Hospital, and Verne Adams's promotion to first lieutenant in Bad Nauheim. It also notes a visit by Creighton Stanwood, a University of Massachusetts trip by the Webbers, Rev Marvin Derby preaching, and a Woburn Congregational Association event in Winchester. Waffle iron cleaning tips conclude the item.
The Sunday morning sermon featured Rev Eric W Grimehaw of Acton Center Evangelical Church. The junior high fellowship gathered at night. Jack Onslow noted as a prominent scout and school supervisor attended the Chelmsford sports night last Wednesday where Onslow spoke as principal speaker. Dardana Berry of Acton Center, former Rainbow Assembly adviser, was named organist for the grand assembly in Springfield.
The Acton-Captain Isene Davis Chapter D A R will meet next Thursday at the Liberty Tree House in South Acton. The annual dinner starts at 6 30 PM. Officers will be elected and Miss Enid M Sadler, regent, will preside. It is the final meeting of the year.
Concord Massachusetts School Committee invites sealed bids for painting labor and materials. Bids must be addressed to the Superintendent of Schools and clearly marked Wheeler Painting Bid. Bid forms available weekdays 9 AM to 3 PM. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids.
A thief who stole John Michalski’s auto left a taunting note in the glove compartment reading Thanks, Man, is this a dog and reminding the owner to check the oil. The car was later found abandoned.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss court citation notices the petition to appoint Raymond A. of Acton as administrator without surety on bond returnable May 25 1955 at Cambridge. Witness John C Leggat Clerk April 20 1955 with May 5 12 19 publication dates.
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