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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
7
A public notice from Massachusetts details the Sudbury School Committee seeking bids by May 12 for the appointment of a new school superintendent. The notice outlines bid forms, submission deadline, and committee procedures, with references to related legal and municipal roles and a responsive process for applicants.
A Maynard selectmen meeting reveals a campaign to remove Fire Engineers Philip A. Wilson and Martin F. Gruber for inefficiency. Walter R. Allan and Carlo Mistretta were appointed, then resignations and reappointments followed amid factional conflict and claims of deals, with ongoing disputes over who should hold the fire engineer post.
The Sudbury Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall on Friday May 20 1955 at 8 o'clock P M on the Linde Gas Products Company request for a license to store acetylene and acetone in tanks with a capacity of 9750 gallons located on the Boston Post Road opposite Goodman Hill Road. May 13 1955.
Stow-Margaret Woodhead, Hale High School salutatorian, is one of 1300 nationwide entrants for General Motors scholarships after excelling on the College Board SAT. The district reports rising honor roll qualifiers and lists top students, with highlights from athletic schedules and band performances shaping a busy spring.
Sudbury Wayland parish held a reception and tea for four teen new members at the Guild hall. Mrs Philip Thomas chaired the event with an all female committee and Miss Clairé Doherty led as president. Boston handwriting expert Miss Elizabeth McCarthy spoke and Benediction followed at St Ann's church. An annual banquet is planned May 31 at the Wayside Inn in South Sudbury at 7 pm.
Stow police Chief Winthrop W. Addy responded to two crashes Monday evening. Obert E. Hadley on Maynard Road left the highway at State and Sudbury, plunging into the woods 68 feet. his car was demolished and he sustained only minor bruises. Earlier, Robert A. Berte from Hudson collided with William F. Byron Jr. from Gleasondale at Treaty Elm corner. extensive damage to both vehicles and no serious injuries reported.
Col Shepler W Fitzgerald Jr, commander of the 6520th Support Wing, announced no Open House at L G Hanscom Field for Armed Forces Day due to ongoing construction. He cited road work, tearing down structures, and utility projects as limiting display space and parking. Visitors will instead see the Air Force exhibit at Boston Army Base in South Boston, with plans for expansion by next year.
Dr Horace S Teague 53 of 56 Great Road died Saturday at Malden Hospital. A Melrose native and Tufts Dental School graduate, he practiced in Bedford 22 years and served as a major in the Army Medical Corps during World War II. Survived by his wife Vivian Dickson.
Notice states a duplicate deposit book is requested to replace a lost Savings Deposit Book No. 16874. The filing is by The McCleary, treasury, dated May 12.
Sudbury's Community Choral Society ofFramingham will perform Brahms Requiem as the festival finale on Boston Common May 19 evening, following festival events May 17 and 18. The Boston Arts Festival unfolds in the city’s historic park.
Basilla E Neilan, director of Camp Elbanob Scot of Sudbury, is named chairman of the 4 H counselor program to be held at the Pesce School in Newton on May 21. The New land Seeaian Camp Director’s role supports the event.
Sudbury visitors to the Goodnow Library see a student art show from Loring W. Coleman’s class. Exhibits run until May 21 with works by seventh and eighth grade pupils including Laurie Mahoney, Sara Caldwell, Anthony Shuris, Jeffrey Fletcher and others in two categories American Life and Scenes in America.
Children from Redcote School visited Waveney Farm in Framingham on Tuesday May 3 with Mr and Mrs Robert H Dods and several mothers. They toured the dairy, enjoyed box lunches and were served orange juice and milk.
Sudbury police report a man emerging from the road claiming someone shot at him. An escapee was returned to an institution. A local worker’s boss caused a mistaken car theft. everyone laughed and returned to work. Fire and police chiefs probed an attempted arson at a residence rear. A farm worker faced threats charges and was arraigned in Framingham. Two Cambridge juveniles admitted stealing a car, then were handed to Cambridge Police.
The Concord Rotary Club sponsored a science fair prize event with judges Walter Brzezinski, Miss Mary Clahane, Kenneth Creighton, Miss Carolyn Deveraux, Thomas Dillon, Robert Garland, Leonard Godfrey, Dr. Lynn Loomis, Dr. James McDonough, Miss Gertrude Neaton, Joseph O'Brien, Miss Elizabeth Ogilvie, Bruce Old, Mrs. Emily Page, Joseph Regan, Miss Joan Samous, David Sullivan, and Dr. Bright Wilson. Prizes announced 8:30 after 7:30 opening.
Mrs Lyman B Wiles of Concord won the most original costume a queen for a day at the deCordova Museum Coronet Ball held at the Smith School auditorium Lincoln. Virginia Walker Cambridge earned best elegant costume Monarch Butterfly and received a Foster Nystrom watercolor.
Sudbury residents are invited to fund construction of a basketball court behind the Goodnow Library for local youths by buying tickets to a Friday May 20 auditorium dance sponsored by the Sudbury Couples Club. The Dance Committee includes Ethan Hull and Paul Gebhardt with others handling publicity tickets orchestra amplification and refreshments. Aimed at helping new couples meet neighbors in town.
At a recent meeting of the Redcote School mothers association Mrs. J Philip Ledger was elected president with Mrs. William E Downing as vice president and Mrs. Jonathan R Roehrig as secretary. Mrs George Hackman agreed to serve as entertainment chairman.
Beada L Saari 67 formerly of Maynard died last Saturday in Massachusetts General Hospital Boston widow of Onnile Saari She lived in Maynard 45 years ran the West End House and for the past year resided with her son Arvo in Worcester Survived by two brothers in Finland and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev Eino Hamalainen officiating Burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery Bearers named Toivo and Wilfred Pekkala Eero Jarvi and Toivo Erkkinen.
The note lists options for cake icing substitutes including white or brown sugar, chocolate, coconut, or nut meats. These toppings are suggested to be sprinkled on top before baking or when the cake is partly done.
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