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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
3
The Lincoln-Suci school, in four months, outlines a progressive high school model focused on qualified teachers, flexible schedules, and a broad curriculum. It emphasizes mastery through differentiated instruction, extended study, counseling, and college preparation while avoiding rigid student tracking.
The Sudbury Methodist church hosts its annual Harvest Fair on Thursday November 10 starting at 2 p.m. A Smorgasbord Supper runs 6 30 to 8 p.m. with Mrs Charles Broome as chair and Mrs Carl Roos directing. Tickets available from Mrs Broome or at the door. Gifts include aprons candy fancy work home cooked goods and grabs with many tables for Christmas shopping.
Maynard Doxry Silloway Webber 44 of Littleton died at Aver Hospital after injuries from an automobile accident. Born in Stow, he lived eight years in Littleton and worked as a truck driver for Littleton Ice and Oil Co. Survived by wife Grace, daughter Florence E., father Arthur Webber of Malden, and sisters Dorothy Hanscom, Florence Webber, and Esther Cooper. Funeral held at Fowler Funeral Home and burial at Glenwood Cemetery Maynard.
The "Red Feather" drive hits 51 percent in Sudbury with volunteers optimistic about meeting the year’s quota through widespread gifts recognizing the campaign’s importance.
The Wayland Vokes Players present a modern mystery comedy in Sudbury at the Vokes Theatre on the Post Road Wayland with performances on November 11 12 and 18 19. Tickets handled by Mrs Arthur Grannis with reservations also at Weston Studio of decorating and through Mrs Robert Paine and Mrs Francis Fisher. For the first time on record no Indian deaths from tuberculosis were reported in Minnesota in 1954.
Interesting White Elephants will be on the table of Mrs Kenneth McMurtry and Mrs Judson Hewitt. The note hints at a whimsical display or item of interest associated with the two hosts.
Minnie (Hird) Johnson, 83, of 8 Maple Street, Maynard, died last Friday in a Northboro rest home. Widow of Andrew Johnson, she worked at Middlesex Laundry until last May and is survived by her daughter Mrs Homer Green, granddaughter Beverly Green, and niece Miss Alice Hird. Funeral Monday at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Jones. burial Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wilbur Tolman Lucius Tolman Thomas J Wetherbee Carlo Mistretta John Murphy James Farrell.
Alumni David Goodspeed, now a Penn State freshman, plans archaeology. Rod and Gun Club peers meet weekly in three groups led by King OConnor and Regan. They watch hunting fishing films and hear speakers on guns and tackle. United Nations Week film shown supervised by OBrien who provides the school’s films.
Concord Lodge of Elks No. 1479 to hold regular meeting on Tuesday November 8 at 8 o clock Exalted Ruler George Verti in charge District Deputy Thomas McEnaney West Newton reports on recent visitation About 225 attendees from the district Emblem Club provided the supper Attendees included Brig Gen Otis M Whitney Concord and Judge David B Williams past exalted ruler Initiation of 11 new members held
Sudbury campers at Camp Elbanobscot held a Halloween party on Saturday at the camp grounds. The enthusiastic crowd wore costumes from ghosts to pirates and bobbed for apples and doughnuts. The event ran from 2 to 4 PM with prizes and treats for all attendees.
Sudsbury announces a series of meetings for young people interested in church membership starting at 6 p m this Sunday. For information contact Mr Bodenweber whose conference hours are 8 a m to 11 am Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday with other times by appointment.
The Maynard Woman's Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday November 8 at 2 30 in the K of C Hall. John H Kennedy of The Paint Pot Concord will discuss Home Decoration Color in the Home. A Christmas Sale sponsored by Mrs Edith Carbone will feature home articles and gifts. Refreshments served by Mrs Nicholas Barilone and committee.
The Ladies Sodality of St Joseph’s Church will hold a penny sale on Wednesday November 9 at 8 pm in Town Hall with a turkey dinner door prize. Mrs A J A Ruocco heads the committee and refreshments are by Mrs William Baltrush. Also noted a student Beverly G Crowson was elected dorm social rep for the year.
George Brown of Maple Avenue attended the 35th annual reunion of Base Hospital No. 66 Association at the Hotel Bradford in Boston and was surprised with a bridge lamp for 17 years as secretary and treasurer. Base Hospital No. 66, an WWI ambulance unit, later became a hospital unit with the 26th Yankee Division. The 94 living members enjoyed a filet mignon dinner. the original unit had 158 members.
Acton members of Edwards Quimby Post A S No 284 will attend installation of officers at Tewksbury and Framingham on Sunday. Rev George Kerr former all American gridder from Boston College now assistant director of the Catholic Charitable Bureau Boston was scheduled speaker before the Acton Catholic Woman's Guild Tuesday. Next Sunday Girl Scouts will take part in the diocesan program at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston where Most Rev Jeremiah Minthan auxiliary bishop will officiate.
The November meeting of the Edwards-Quimby Posts is set for Monday November 14 at the new legion home. Members are invited to attend and discuss post affairs and community help activities.
The article argues that loose housing systems reduce injury risk to cows’ legs and udders. It emphasizes improved welfare and safer movement for dairy herds.
The Sudbury School Auditorium hosted two performances of Robin Hood with ninety percent of the audience consisting of children. Lettie Cowden starred as Maid Marion in a professional, well received production. Kiwanis sponsored ticket sales for flood relief and assisted many children to attend.
Dr and Mrs Hapgood marked their fourth wedding anniversary with a party at Mother Bertolotti s Greenwich Village restaurant in New York City. Guests included Fri est G Hanood and Paul Rochette. restaurant redecorations were done by Hanecod and Rochette. The couple traveled to New York by American Airlines and returned Sunday evening.
The U S Department of Agriculture is developing water soluble insecticides to control mosquitoes in irrigation water.
Sixty four Greater Boston doctors appointed to Harvard Medical School staff. Forty two will teach and 22 conduct research. Appointees include Dr. Edgar D. Bell Jr of West Acton and Dr. Richard R. Dooley of Concord with Harvard M D degrees and affiliations to local laboratories and hospitals.
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