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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
15
John Van Guilder advises plant lovers to start a spring garden photo record and photograph weekly through summer. Include people as active participants, not focal points, to capture growth, bloom size, and the garden’s progress.
A fragmented report notes Owell Ling Bee held at Diment Elementary School Carlisle Friday night. Students and girls participated with a panel of judges and refreshments served after the assembly and business session with Miss orthy advisor present.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wood of Parker Street South Acton observed their first wedding anniversary on Sunday. Mr Wood formerly resided in West Concord. A Acton P T A Monthly meeting is set for Monday night May 16 in the new school cafeteria with President William R Owen presiding and refreshments to be served. Byrd D Goss of West Acton retiring head of the Massachusetts Electrical Contractors Association was honored at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel in Boston last Thursday night. A special Sunday School program took place at the South Acton Congregational Church Sunday morning with the three Hessi children, whose parents were missionaries in China, as guests.
Bedford Teachers Association presents a three act comedy A Is For Apple at Bedford Junior High auditorium on May 19 and 20. Proceeds fund a Bedford High School scholarship. Cast includes Liligren Griffin Bar tins Macera Galley Melanson Stevens Kineen Crowley Wear Kennedy directed by Betty Lou Galley.
A Concord note column lists Corin thian Lodge Masons meeting at the Masonic Temple led by Worshipful Master Gilbert G. Lawrence. It notes the Concord High School class of 1945 reunion May 14 at Marlborough Country Club, Mothers Day sermon at Trinitarian Congregational Church, and events of Concord Grange No. 150, Middlesex Central Pomona, Trinity Episcopal Children’s Fair, First Church of Christ Scientist sermon, fire department alarms total 134 with 56 ambulance calls, and a reminder to buy U S Savings Bonds.
Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw delivered a Sunday morning sermon titled Fireside Faith at the Evangelical Congregational Church. The town notes indicate ongoing community events including a May 21 wedding at St Elizabeth of Hungary in West Acton.
In Wahoo Nebraska Sheriff Joe Davis chased a youth who jumped into a car and sped away. The youth said a large man forced him to flee after claiming he was dancing with a girl and warned of charges.
Historical notes warn unchecked power breeds messiahs and secret deals. The piece argues Congress bears blame for Yalta style overreach while officials like Stassen and Barnes face scrutiny over funding, meetings, and open minutes. It frames prevention of future Yaltas as essential to democracy.
Merritt L Farrar 56 formerly of Acton Center Newton Lower Falls had services at Woodlawn cemetery Acton Center last Thursday afternoon. Choir Capers at West Acton Baptist Church last Friday evening directed by C Waldo MacWilliams of West Concord. Local sponsors from Acton include Mr and Mrs Henry H Brooks for Longy School of Music spring festival at Cambridge.
Mrs. William V. Collins learns her son Francis W. Collins has been promoted to private first class and is on furlough in Japan with the U S Army. Her older son Staff Sgt Raymond Malcolm, U S A F, moved from McLellan Field California to Otis Air Base Cape Cod. The 1940 Club met at Pine Hill Road with desserts and prizes won by Mrs Lyndon S Perkins and Mrs George D Fraser who celebrated Fraser's birthday. A pie crust shaping tip suggests placing dough on the outside of an upturned pie pan to prevent shrinkage.
A report notes that Great Britain imports half of its food supply and two thirds of its raw materials, highlighting reliance on external sources for essential goods and industrial inputs.
Bedford town officers named by the selectmen for 1955 1956 include Chief of Police Frederick T. Sullivan and a long list of special officers engineers wardens registrars and other posts with terms expiring in 1956 57 58. Office holders span police fire public works and library staff among others.
A tree warden hearing is set for 8 pm in the selectmen’s rooms to discuss removing a large elm in front of the Bedford Post office. Other items include dial system changes linking Chestview Lexing ton Lincoln Concord and calls to Arlington Acton Maynard. James McMahan, son of Mr and Mrs Martin F McMahan, has left the U S Air Force and works at Middlesex Motors in Concord. Bafta Club choir’s pops concert drew full attendance under E Whittredge Clark. Bedford Woman’s Community Club president hosted a luncheon with two-year service award presented. Bedford Parent Teachers Association to present A is For Apple on May 19 20 to fund a scholarship. notes on cliff swallows of southern California.
The Cambridge Center for Adult Education at 42 Brattle street releases a summer booklet detailing 26 courses in arts crafts languages music sewing contract bridge and tennis. The eight week term runs June 9 to August 3 open to all adults nationwide. For information call Kirkland 17 0314. Over 30 Concord residents took part in past year courses.
Westbrook Minnesota notices Harold G Thompson reports a local farm event as a wife handles a white dwarfish heifer with three toes on the front feet. The unusual trait draws village curiosity and prompts agricultural discussion.
Cook recommends greasing the inside rim of pots and kettles before boiling foods like macaroni to stop water from boiling over. The idea is the greased ring prevents the foam from passing the rim.
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