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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
3
The festival at Eton was cancelled due to a measles outbreak affecting participants and attendees. Blanchard and local gig schools were unable to perform as planned, with organizers moving events to a later date.
The Stow Parent Teachers Association expresses gratitude to all who supported its April 27 food sale at the Town Wall led by Mrs Albert A Scha al.
A brief item places an event at noon at the home of Mrs Alber ta Tuttle in South Acton, noting the location and host for the social gathering.
Sergeant interrogates Frank Gilson alleged in a hardware store burglary. Howard Crossley testifies seeing Gilson near the scene at midnight while Gilson contends Crossley framed him. A dramatic moment ends with Gilson presenting a glass eye to prove his innocence as Supt. Bowen falls ill.
A thrifty meal plan offers Thick vegetable beef soup as a hearty main dish, crisp Carrot Apple Raisin Salad, and Chocolate Waffles with syrup. The guide explains browning meat, simmering with bones for stock, skimming fat, and slow cooking to enrich flavor.
The Stow Woman's Association met April 27 at the Meadows in Framingham with fifty two members and guests enjoying luncheon. Five new executive board members were elected: Mrs William Hastings Art and Literature. Ts Samuel Ineson Youth Conservation. Mrs Carl Lund Publicity. Mrs John Thomas American Home. Mrs Henry Grimwood Cooperation with War Veterans. The session closed at 3 15 PM.
Massachusetts shows progress as 30 municipalities seek 15,000 veterans housing units funded by 200 million dollars in state aid. New England shoe plants cut labor hours significantly between 1939 and 1945. State taxes in 1947 totaled 221.365 million dollars. Ultrasonic Corporation in Cambridge develops high frequency sound equipment with broad industrial potential. Oak Bluffs adopts a comprehensive zoning by law at its annual meeting.
Mrs Boardman Acton was elected chairman of the Acton Committee of Correspondence of the United World Federalists at a Tuesday night meeting in the Universalist church in South Acton. Other officers named include secretary Mrs Richard Callahan treasurer Paul E. Smith and Rev Donald Yackle with members-at-large Mrs J Henry Engman and press representative Franklin Shores.
The annual Children’s Fair at Trinity Episcopal Church is announced for Saturday May 22. Mrs Ledlie Redd and Mrs Stephen P Baldwin serve as co chairmen of the large committee of workers.
The Acton PTA elected a slate for the coming year with Theodore G Williams as president and Richard Woodward as secretary. Mrs Allen Moody is vice president and Calvin Gaeble treasurer. A film titled Trees and Homes was shown after the session.
Stow Miss Mary E. Leonard of Dorchester has been named Executive Secretary of the Middlesex Health Association to fill the vacancy from Miss Margaret Roberts's death. She assumed duties April 26 after four years as director of health education. She is Emmanuel College magna cum laude graduate with BA 1943 and holds MSPH from MIT 1944 and MEd from Boston University 1945.
The Sewing Circle of First Parish Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Wilfred Kitchell’s home with strong attendance. Members worked on aprons and discussed plans for the annual fall fair. The note mentions a meeting on Thursday, October 13, at Mrs. Lucy Smith’s home in Stow Center.
Acton 4 H Club hosts an Acton Center event at the Woman's Clubhouse with a supper from 5 to 7 pm and a dress revue and exhibition at 7 pm. Committees lead the supper and exhibition while proceeds aid sending Acton children to Camp Middlesex this summer.
Concord May Day program to be held next Tuesday May 11 at Concord Academy proceeds benefit the United Nations Appeal for Children Miss J Josephine Tucker headmistress announces gym opens 3 pm art exhibition and country dancing and singing at 4 pm admission charged public welcome
Miss Carol Lee Downey of Maynard delivered a series of readings to the West Acton Woman's Club during a Monday afternoon gathering, showcasing her literary talents and earning favorable comments from attendees.
Job listing seeks a full time stenographer with experience in data entry and typing. Application from ANN BOLDT of 58 West Acton is noted.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Acton West Acton will hold a May 12 meeting at 2 PM at the home of Mrs Tony Benere. President Mrs Olive Donnelly urges all members to attend to sustain the organization’s veteran support, noting one night a week is a reasonable commitment.
The Dudley family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for contributions after losing their home in a fire. They thank Stow firemen the American Legion and Auxiliary the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary and Union Church members for their kindness. Mr and Mrs Roy Dudley and Family Great Rad Stow
The Sudbury Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday May 18 1948 at 8 00 PM in the Town Hall regarding G Irving Hillsons petition for permission to run a summer day camp for children on his property off Wier Hill Road purchased from Walter Co Stephen M W Gray Clerk.
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