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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
18
The piece argues that despite declines in maternal and infant mortality since 1940 progress is uneven. It highlights doctor and dentist ratios, lack of medical services in many counties, and school health gaps. It warns population shifts from rural to urban areas threaten nationwide child health and urges coordinated public and private action.
Mrs Earl S Atwood and Mrs Henry S Baxter won prizes at a dessert bridge party hosted by Mrs E Grove Smith at 9 Fitchdale Avenue. The 1940 Club held its recent meeting and another dessert bridge gathering was enjoyed.
M. David of Reading spoke at the Men's club meeting at Church of Christ on Tuesday evening following supper to open the new season. J Warren Blake presided as president and Rev. Marvin L Derby, the pastor, was among those present.
Reformation Sunday services at Church of Christ featured Rev. Marvin L. Derby on Justification Through Faith. New members joined during the morning service and Girl Scout Sunday was marked with a minister’s message.
Mr and Mrs Leo Dumas of Westview Street announce the birth of a daughter at Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge. The couple are well known in the area.
The 17th annual Red Feather drive in Bedford moves forward under Anthony Pickman with Herbert W. Smith and Mildred Dodd leading teams. Coordinated solicitors and captains mobilize a Bedford contribution target of 2100 toward the Greater Boston quota of 7 275000.
Chicago reports indicate most shoe producers at the national fair reduced prices by 25 cents to $1 from last year. Albert Wachenheim of the National Shoe Retailers Association expects retail prices to fall proportionately under OPS rules, with reductions from 50 cents to $2.
Local parents welcomed several babies at Emerson Hospital over the past week. Notable arrivals include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Galen R. McLaughlin on October 23 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Zdanowicz on October 24, among others from Maynard Stow Carlisle and Concord communities.
Mr and Mrs Richard K Brown of 230 Hartwell Road Bedford announce the birth of daughter Rebecca Dudley Brown on October 22 at Emerson Hospital Concord Grandparents are Mrs Arthur F Allen of Wellesley Hills and Mr and Mrs John F Brown of Concord Road Bedford.
Bedford reports the fall conference of the American Legion Auxiliary will occur in Boston on Saturday November 3 at 9 30 a.m. Delegates from the local unit include Mrs Dorothy Hume and Mrs Viola Webster with others planning to attend.
Local chiropodist and podiatrist MacPherson has moved his office to 62 Main Street correcting an earlier notice that listed 61 Main Street. The Enterprise regrets the error.
Concord-Col. Paul Murray aged 60 former Camp Edwards commander died at his Quisset home in Falmouth after a short illness. A 1912 Army graduate, he served in World War I and held posts in Ohio State University Manchester New Hampshire Fort Sam Houston and the Philippines. Survived by wife Elizabeth and son Major Paul Murray Jr. funeral at St Barnabas Church with military rites burial in Abington National Cemetery.
At the Bedford Progressive Association meeting plans were made for the annual harvest dance at the club house on Saturday November 17th. President Frank White presided and members with invited guests are urged to attend in old clothes. Light refreshments will be provided. The club will also hold its annual turkey shoot on Tuesday November 20th at the clubhouse followed by refreshments and a social evening.
West Acton whist party at St Elizabeths Hall directed by Miss Georgianna McKenzie. Last week's prizes went to Mrs J Lynch Maynard J Landry Waltham and Mrs G Meigs Westboro. High scorers included Margaret McCarthy A Ryan Florence Carney and many others.
Firefighters from Concord joined Acton crews to battle a mill fire on South Avenue near Ever Ready Car at Carlisle. The incident occurred on November 23 as part of a box alarm from 41, with local details noting a community casting and theater coaching in nearby events.
In Ireland a clash unfolds as many American tourists, lured by dollar dreams, are warned about roaming tinkers and gypsies. Officials push for “move on” laws to curb petty theft and preserve tourist dollars while portraying rural Ireland’s conditions to visitors.
The Bedford Woman's Community Club sponsors a dinner dance on Friday night November 9 at Dover Country Club. Music by a popular orchestra follows a smorgasbord supper. Cards and other recreation available. Guests welcome. reservations due by Monday. committee leads include Mrs Karl H Voigt Mrs George H Hammond and Mrs R Willard Hunt.
Concord Old Concord Chapter D A R will hold its November meeting next Saturday afternoon at 2 45 at the Chapter House. Miss Mary Sutton Ramsdell will speak on Protecting Our Juveniles. The Harvard and Littleton members will be hostesses with Mrs Charles K Houghton as chairman.
The United Workers held a dessert party at the home of Vice President Mrs. Roderick D. MacLean on Hartford Street last week. Assisting guests were Mrs. Earl S. Atwood and Mrs. Walter Brolin. Winners at the four tables were Mrs. Irvin M. Puffer, Mrs. Edwin F. Qua, Mrs. Joseph W. Raymond, and Mrs. William G. Rice. The next meeting is set for November 27.
Concord Albert, 91, cutter by trade, died February 7 in Stow after living in Detroit for five years. He formerly lived in South Acton and Windsor Vermont. Survived by children Sargent of Boston and four others. four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at local church with Rev Edward Penny officiating, burial in Carlisle family cemetery. His wife had died earlier.
A local meeting of the historical society in Concord featured guest Donald Carlisle from Ft Tisle. He delivered an address on Colonial era topics and noted ties to Concord High. The event drew a well known local audience and included discussion of regional history.
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