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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
22
Concords League of Women Voters holds its annual meeting May 16 at the Elks Hall. Coffee at 9 45, members to vote on the budget and nominating slate for 1956 58. Delegates report on the Chicago national convention.
Local listings note Concord Players perform Bell Book and Candle at Veterans Building tonight with shows Friday and Saturday. Upcoming events include a May 19 Rainbow Assembly installation at Masonic Temple and a May 17 Woman's Union luncheon reservations. Also featured are a fashion show at Alcott School, a dedication for Trinity Congregational Church Christian Education Wing on June 3, first communion May 19 at Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord, Parade of Brides at Trinity Church, Trinity Episcopal confirmation tonight, Altar Guild meeting, a May 22 Grange whist party, a Musketquid Scout meeting, a 69ers carnival and Friday fireworks with Saturday children's matinee.
An obituary tribute notes Fred Allen died on March 17 and laments how his radio humor was restrained by executives. It recalls his failure to translate radio success to television and praises his sharp wit and remembered gags.
Concord Antiques Show to be held at Monument Hall from May 15 to 18 daily 1 to 10 p.m. Dan iel J. Donahue of Bedford is manager in charge. Concord Council Knights of Columbus No 287 plans a first degree at Monument Hall May 15 at 8 p.m. Local voters may register any day at Town Clerk office 9 to 5.
Miss Mary E. Gray R N daughter of Mr and Mrs Seward W Gray of 30 Priest Street Maynard and Edward F Arcieri son of Loreto Arcieri of 14 Grant Street Maynard were married at a nuptial mass in St Michael's Church The Rev Llewellyn D Chadbourne officiated The bride wore a white satin gown with tiara and veil The bridal party included maid of honor Jeanne Gray and bridesmaids Mrs Geraldine Boisse and Mrs Verna Brassard The best man was Robert Arcieri and the ushers included Antonio Arcieri and Patrick Greene A reception for 150 followed at the Marlboro Country Club The couple will reside at 14 Grant Street Maynard after a Canada trip The bride a St Michael's Academy Framingham Hospital Nursing alumna works in the operating room The groom a Maynard High School Boston University veteran of Korea is employed at Generators in Framingham
Two patients who walked away from the Veterans Administration Hospital last Friday afternoon were captured and brought back within a few hours. Police were alerted as the men were described as dangerous. One was nabbed on Route 3 by Trooper George Robertson of the West Concord state police.
Judge David B. Williams of D A V was lauded at a Hotel Bancroft Worcester banquet attended by Concord Maynard Acton Minute Man Chapter members. Toastmaster Jeremiah Lynch Maynard and chairman Col Edward J Higgins South Acton presided as gifts were presented and praises voiced.
Sponsors of Concords annual girls dramatic group meeting plan final details this afternoon at Mrs Henry B Bigelows Sudbury Road home A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs production May 26 features 23 girls who designed costumes and scenery Proceeds benefit Boxford Summer Camp run by the School for North End youngsters Attendees include a long list of Concord sponsors and local figures.
Concord James Crocket led a Thursday noon program at Howard Johnsons with President John Kennedy presiding. Maj. Mark Treat spoke at the last meeting inviting members to the Armed Forces Day program May 19. Numerous Rotarians attended from surrounding towns and many makeups were recorded from members in Concord and nearby communities.
New Haven Connecticut officials report three horses on the tax roll in the latest city assessment. The tally shows the city is not a one horse town, reflecting a varied property base and local economy.
In Concord the Red Cross first aid and water safety program expanded with Mrs. Mary Pratt leading courses at the firehouse. Police Chief Kelley and Fire Chief Patterson welcomed participants from Acton Concord Lincoln and others. Ten members qualified as instructors after completing the Cambridge instructors course and South Hanson aquatic program is planned this summer. North Dakota farmers sprayed 79 200 acres of crops to control grasshoppers in 22 counties last year.
The Concord Rainbow Assembly sponsors a Pollard's fashion show at Alcott School this Friday at 8 p.m. The public is welcome and entertainment will follow. Installation of new principal officers is planned for May 19 after supper at Masonic Temple. New officers include Worthy Advisor Nancy Woodruff and others.
Firemen answered two calls Friday. A dump fire in Sudbury raged out of control while Box 21 sent for a minor blaze at the historic home of Special Police Officer J Barrett Wood on Main Street. The 95th alarm of the year was recorded. The rest of the text notes St Bernard's Church event and Ext Service talks by Mentzer and Carlson.
Concord DeMolay Chapter postpones Friday’s meeting to May 18 due to the high school junior prom. The whist party held last Friday at Masonic Temple was a big success.
In Boston and Hudson local groups launch morning walks led by Mayo and Burne as part of the Mass Society efforts. The walks start at 5 am in Garden and Fenway areas and move toward Ma Pond Road, with wildlife concerns cited. The program features John James signed to Argus and aims to unite commonwealth residents in outdoor activity and conservation.
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