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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
9
An Aberdeen tests unit pushes gear through harsh desert conditions to gauge reliability. Major Petring describes tanks and artillery tested in extreme heat, with sand, rugged terrain, and multiple systems evaluated for endurance and operation.
Dr. William E. Davis of Boston purchased the 48 acre Billerica estate known as Old Acres built in 1723. The property features a stream and pond and was sold by Edith M. Knights, with Previews Inc. as marketing agents. Robert C. Merriam of Lexington handled the negotiation.
Concord Rotary Club and Concord High School staff organized the second annual Sophomore Career Day on May 16. Twenty six cars carried 129 tenth graders to 17 occupational sites including airports farms hospitals and offices to learn about qualifications duties and earnings from Rotarian guides and school officials.
The Bafta Club of Church of Christ plans a June food sale at Great Road church grounds with co chairmen Mrs Alton W Adams and Mrs Clarence Wamboldt. Bedford receives a Registry of Motor Vehicles citation for no auto fatalities in 1951. Boy Scouts join Sachem Council camp at Camp Oak near Burlington town line on June 14 with Lexington Concord scouts participating.
At a Bedford meeting the Bafta Club elected officers for the 1952 53 season. Deserts Whitley was chosen president with Robert Riessle as vice president and Wapearing as secretary. Other posts include G Richter treasurer and Warren D Bennett reporter.
Engineers develop a mobile unit combining welding apparatus and a gas cutting machine to save time in defense production.
Hong Kong based Catholic missionary sources report 145 missionaries from 13 countries jailed or detained in China. The list includes bishops, priests, and sisters from the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, and more, among 25 congregations. Many face no disclosed charges. some are held over a year with limited news.
A federal prisoner being moved to Illinois was held overnight at Charles Street jail. After transfer, authorities found he had stolen a new suit a white shirt and gold cuff links from his cellmate.
Concord Saint Josephs parish in South Lincoln plans a gala bazaar for Saturday afternoon and evening June 14. Miss Marjorie Doherty chairs the committee with Rev. Edmund J. Rowen as honorary chairman. A Town House event and an 8 15 p.m. variety show will be directed by Charles Mayo and Mrs. Czarnowski.
The Trinitarian Congregational church circle luncheon will be held next Thursday afternoon at 12 30 at the church. Tickets are available from Mrs Elsie E Rose or Mrs Helen Thompson.
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