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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
1
Disjointed OCR reads show talk of a Little League game, ticket calls, politicians like State Senator and Governor candidates, recalls of fire alarms and grass fires, Memorial Shrine events, Mary shrine at St Ber, and plans for a new community center with Peter Gill's upcoming marriage.
The Massachusetts National Society reports rising cases of a crippling disease this week and urges the public to contribute. Aimed at disease relief, the campaign requests 1.5 million dollars with 90 thousand dollars already raised in state efforts.
The fragment references Yankee Chet at a feast table in York and Mass Church with Grand Knight Wetherbee and Renan of Massachusetts, noting moving pictures.
Concord's Jamie J. Mansfield Post American Legion schedules its annual poppy drive for May 28 and May 29. Committee includes Post Commanders Arthur Wood and Frank J. Mc Laughlin, Senior Vice-Commander Thomas F. Meehan, and others. Delegates Parke Meehan and Gormely head to state convention in Pittsfield June 24 to 26. McLaughlin to lead 1955 officer nominations. A pre-convention dance for Sam Murphy’s bid for department vice commander is set for May 22 at Winchester Post.
The demolition of the Pratt residence at 52 Main Street proceeds as part of Archbishop Richard J. Cushing plans for a brick convent costing 300000 dollars to house 40 nuns. The Sisters of the Holy Union staff Rose Hawthorne School and 12 sisters now live on the school’s third floor. A Somerville firm tears down the landmark building.
The Concord Parents Seminar will hold a single meeting Thursday evening May 27 at 8 o'clock in the Women's parlor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Robert Bacon will read a small book on training mentally retarded children and any interested person is welcome.
West Concord Clover 4-H Club met May 15 at 525 Main Street with eight boys present. President James V. McMullen Jr opened the meeting as talks were given by Jay Hewitt Jack Humphries and John Alden. Members plan a cookout and have started personal gardens to be checked monthly.
Concord Sunday May 30 features the Combined Choruses at Concord Academy and arid x School under the direction of Charles K Yeremian. An annual event eagerly anticipated by many music lovers.
The Concord town committee studying a new pumper for the Central Fire Station is chaired by Freelon Morris Jr of Cambridge Turnpike. He is aided by Charles Hanson and Moses W. Ware. The town voted 18000 dollars for the purchase.
The Concord Unity Chest annual meeting elected Thomas Flint as president Henry S Drinker Jr as vice president Payson True as treasurer and Mrs Robert White as clerk for 1994 1055 Terms extend three years with new directors Bruce Sjold Mrs White Mason L Ham Roeo D Parks Morgan K Smith.
Concord group of 21 members met with 2 absent as President Carroll Sleeper led. Horwitz won the reliability run, Inferrara and Hodges placed second and third, preparations for drag races at Orange Airport on Sunday at 1 p.m. were announced. Bardhall Oil Company representative spoke and showed films.
Several Concord seniors were hired for permanent positions in town. Beverly Sterling will work in transit at Harvard Trust. Anna Sepe becomes a Concord Public Schools clerk. Louise Magurn will stay in office work at Middlesex Insurance.
The Concord The Middl Dramatic Club will present Journey's End on Saturday evening May 22 in the School auditorium at 8 20 p m Tickets may be purchased at the door and priced reasonably.
Miss Kirkpatrick, ex State Department worker, addressed the League of Women Voters on how citizens influence policy. She urged choosing a party, backing candidates, and sending letters to officials as essential tools. She warned against ends justify means and stressed moral leadership over bombs.
Concord seniors will hold a class banquet at Marlboro Country Club on June 10. Named attendees include David Casey Rachel Ferran John Kendrick Sam Richards and Marty Wilson. Class Night will follow with Bob Downey Margy Palmer Mary Pavin and Betty Parker in charge of performers.
The Concord Red Cross bloodmobile will visit the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church next Wednesday May 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling headquarters in Concord or by arriving at the church to donate.
The board of selectmen announced Concord Oil Company won the contract to supply all gas and oil for town departments for the coming year. The decision was revealed at the Monday night meeting.
The Concord Chorus will perform Bach's St Matthew Passion on May 26 at the State Armory. Concord Academy’s ensemble and Concord Orchestra join for the concert. Tickets from Concord Music Shop or Mrs. A. Robert MacLeod Jr. in Concord.
Troop 49 met Monday night with 15 boys at the old high school. Peter Driscoll and David Smith earned their webalos and will receive them at Friday’s Pack 49 meeting. Joseph LeSage joins, along with David Evans and James Cronin. Next meeting Monday the 24th. Saturday morning patrols head to Camp Oak, Bedford. Scoutmaster Fred Oliver reports the troop will total 32 scouts and 17 explorers after Friday night.
Concord lodge members of King Solomon Encampment No 69 I O F of Hudson depart Friday for Crickton New Brunswick to take part in a large meeting where two degrees will be conferred on candidates from across the Maritime Provinces Local men include Samuel MacLeod of West Acton.
The public celebrations committee outlines Memorial Day services in Concord. Sunday at 10 45 am west Concord Union Church Rev Edward B Nylen to preach. Veterans urged to attend in or out of uniform. Details of parade to follow.
Middlesex County commissioners heard no mention of the 4 H dispute involving Allister F. MacDougall and others at East Cambridge. The Extension Service trustees meet June 7 in Concord, with a discussion likely then. A Carlisle meeting at Farnham W. Smiths home is set for tonight, following recent gatherings at the Wrights and Barretts Mill Road.
Rev. Dr John Elmo Wallace longtime local minister moves from Springfield to assume pastorate of First Congregational Church in Wellesley Hills. Previously led Trinitarian Congregational Church and was well known in Concord and Springfield.
Concord High defeats Wakefield 2 1 year s in a Middlesex League tilt after an unearned run in the 10th inning. Charlie Mayo allowed two hits and earned the win despite a high error late in the game. Art Duggan and Jack Hutchinson shone on offense and defense as Concord clinched at least a share of the league title with a 10th-inning rally.
The junior choir of the First Parish Church will sing at the annual choir festival at Arlington Street Church in Boston on Sunday afternoon at 4 15 o'clock.
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