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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
11
Principal Albert Le a announces a Roll for the Nowick Jean event at Nowick High School. The note references a community roll call and school involvement with a focus on students and local residents.
The Concord Rotary Club met last Thursday at noon in the Colonial Room of the Howard Johnson Restaurant. President Frank B presided as Rohs High Honor recipients and a luncheon followed with several members named for honors among freshmen and high honors listed for multiple individuals.
Cautionary guidance on operating a washing wringer. Steps include folding fabric evenly to distribute pressure, feeding slowly, and avoiding jams or tearing. Advice covers pre folding, avoiding forced feeds, and keeping rubber rolls intact to prevent damage or injury.
A plastic timber composite called Plimber, developed in Britain, is praised as ideal for walls floors and furniture. Mass produced in six plants, it uses wood fibers bonded with resins and can be worked like real timber, aiding housing and export aims.
The Wilmette temple rises with a world fellowship theme symbolized by 18 segments and ornate bas reliefs. Its 150 foot vaulted root will reach 1 600 feet above the main auditorium floor upon completion. Baha i followers aim for 1953 completion and trace origins to Baha ullah in Persia in the 19th century.
Veteran of a Franco Prussian war, Mr Heinrich Westphal is credited with inventing the inner spring mattress. He endured injury on a hospital bed which inspired the concept, leading to early production in the 1920s and subsequent improvements by manufacturers.
A USAF project describes a large four engine jet aircraft with an estimated wingspan over 60 feet and a 1,500 mile range. The design features four 24C jet engines arranged in paired nacelles on each wing and claims operation in extreme weather.
Alma Jean Pugsley daughter of Mr and Mrs Wylie G Pugsley of Gleasondale Stow wed Alfred Otenti Jr son of Mr and Mrs Alfred L Otenti of Framingham in First Presbyterian Church Framingham. The ceremony featured a double ring service with matron of honor Mrs Robert Otenti and best man Mario Bartoline. The couple will live at 3 Marie Street Ashland after a trip to Niagara Falls Virginia and Washington. The bride wore a white satin gown and veil. The groom is a Framingham High School graduate and World War II veteran now employed at P S Super Market.
Michael L. English 85 died at his sister Mrs. George Carter 14 Derby Street West Concord after a high requiem mass at Church of Our Lady Help of Christians. Rev Alexander J. McCarthy officiated and committal prayers were read at St Bernard's cemetery. Born in Lexington he lived in Bedford most of life until 10 years ago when he moved to Concord to live with his sister. He was a retired engineer and served in the U S Forestry unit in Scotland during World War II. His sister survives.
A fragmented recipe describes a vegetable plate with Brazil nuts and yam. It lists ingredients including potatoes, sugar, and salt, and mentions draining potatoes and combining items in a brine like mixture with directions to pour and bake. The text is garbled but centers on a nut and yam casserole dish.
OCR reads a series of local lodge and club events in Concord. Listings include Masonic Temple dedication at 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek meetings, Twin Haven Rotary style gatherings, and Concord Lodge and Odd Fellows hall sessions with various start times. Community groups such as schools and clubs organize lunches, reunions, and discussions through the evening across multiple venues.
In Concord a wedding joined Miss Marilyn Poteet of Concord and Walter Whalen of Maynard with Rev. Ward Gillis performing the ceremony. A reception followed as bridesmaids wore green lace and witching hats. After a trip to Washington the couple will reside locally. Whalen is a Maynard High School graduate and World War II veteran.
Concord Concord high school staged its second program with a Waltham radio station and a large cast presenting a varied show. Other broadcasts for local schools included May 24 Peter Bulkeley and June 7 Harvey Wheeler.
A Department of Labor study shows Massachusetts workers average 40.1 hours weekly earning 50.37 with 2.56 overtime, and 4.83 deducted for federal taxes. Among 811 concerns surveyed as of September 194%, 68% male 32% female, 61% of men earn 500 or more weekly. The report also notes shifts in employment, rising nonmanufacturing jobs, and Marlborough planning efforts.
A suspect identified as Bulli 56 was arraigned after police said he stole from a city library. The court released no felon status, but the judge set bond at two thousand dollars.
Funeral for Miss Winifred E. Flaherty sister of Miss Mary E. Flaherty of 9 Lexington Road was held at Sheehan funeral home in Maynard followed by a Requiem Mass at St Bernard's Church. Rev Edward F. Gillis celebrated the mass and burial was in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord. Miss Flaherty died suddenly last Saturday at Cambridge.
Patty was held in the vestry of the First Parish church by Unity Club members. Union Church Service Club guests attended and participated. A large in costume crowd enjoyed games and baby photos identifying guests. Helen Fevaeon wine won a prize. Helen Ferguson sang solo. Mrs Helen Smith and Mrs Jon Fletcher supplied music. Refreshments included ice cream and home baked cookies. Next Unity Club meeting is the annual June gathering at Mrs bert J Addy’s home with officer elections.
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