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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1954
Page
20
The Extension Service urges careful handling of bagged produce to maintain quality and uniformity. Proper bag design, sizing, and on point bagging at shipping and store levels reduce bruising and cooking inconsistencies, boosting consumer acceptance and efficiency.
Concord Rotary hears Marlboro College president Paul T. Zens speak at noontime luncheon at Howard Johnsons. President Benjamin F. Clark presided and announced a directors meeting at his home. A report on Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club ladies night was given by Past President William T. Magoon. Makeups listed for several members across Maynard Lexington Groton Eaton and Groton. Program chairmen named for November.
Concord announces opening rehearsal on Wednesday November 17 for the new season. Forty five players have joined but more string players are needed. interested individuals may contact Mrs. Till at Concord 1012 J for participation and future plans for a concert on January 30.
Reverend Robert H. Barber of Trinitarian Congregational Church marks his fifth anniversary next Sunday. The church aims to surpass 500 active members, following a strong Regime under Barber. No meeting next Thursday due to a holiday.
Brooks School announces new staff members led by headmistress Mrs. Berkes. Absent from Beaver Country Day School, Mount Holyoke graduate brings preschool focus. New educators include Abigail Eliot Radcliffe graduate Lily Root Diana Roberts and Helen Bond.
West Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians C D A No 1116 meets next Tuesday evening November 9 at 8 oclock at Church Hall. Mrs Flora Clyné grand regent will preside. Initiation of 18 new candidates with state officers expected. Refreshments served.
A 13 year old Lyman School student wrestled with guard Thomas J. Tierney at Route 27 in Acton, then fled into nearby woods. The guard notified Acton police and state police searched the area but found no clues.
Last Thursday at the Evangelical Free Church a fall banquet promoted ongoing support for the building fund. Mrs. Alfred Davis chaired. speakers included Mr. Davis the Sunday school supervisor, Mrs. Maxwell E Lawrence Jr the teacher and Pioneer Girls guide, and Mrs. Gardner Benson head of Boys Brigade. Music by Mrs. John Cahill and the Tims sisters. teen girls from the PS helped as waitresses. The event was described as very successful.
Lincoln-Beverly Crowson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Crowson, is a freshman at Vermont Junior College and joins the college choir. She graduated from Concord High School last June and majors in secretarial studies.
A chunk of slate rock used by Roger Williams when founding Rhode Island in 1636 is preserved at Brown University. The fragment is part of the rear pedestal base of a giant bear statue in front of the Brown gymnasium.
Lincoln Alfred G. Davis of Lincoln road is now acting postmaster at the Lincoln Center Postoffice. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of Ira F. DeVeau last July and was recommended by Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers. Davis, a Lincoln native and former Concord high school athlete, served in World War II and the Korean conflict and has been a postal clerk since 1948. He was clerk in charge since DeVeau's death.
South Acton resident Thomas Motley, 38, an insurance executive and World War II Navy veteran, was elected chairman of the Boston Metropolitan Red Cross Chapter at the 39th annual meeting at John Hancock Hall. He is the youngest to hold the post and previously chaired the Greater Boston Red Cross fund campaign. He and his wife have three children.
Funeral services for Herbert Dennis Burke formerly of Billerica and resident of Littleton for 25 years were held yesterday afternoon. He had worked for Everett Putnam, a local building contractor, for many years. He leaves two daughters two mothers four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Miss Mary Sheehan of Barretts Millroad resigns from the town treasurer’s office to become principal clerk at the Municipal Light Plant office. She will replace Korin Hartley, who with sister Mrs. R Fulton Jonston has bought the Apparel Shop from Mrs. Elizabeth Tompkins.
Mr and Mrs Richard H Baker of 148 Springs Road announce the birth of a second daughter, Cynthia Jean, born recently at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Jenson S Berringer of Westwood, John Mitchell of Barre Vermont, and William Baker of Arkansas Texas.
Annie K M Hansen offers sewing services for woollen garments, sweaters with moth holes tears burns and blankets mended and bound at 15 Winter Street Mayn Tel 1185 W.
Two Maynard residents, Mrs. Margaret Larson aged 57 and Mrs. Margaret Leydon, were struck as pedestrians crossing Route 2 near Hospital Corner on Saturday afternoon. Harriet Frizzle of South Acton was the vehicle operator. Both women were hospitalized with scalp injury and a fractured leg plus lacerations, with possible internal injuries. Police and fire units responded and investigated.
Concord Massachusetts reports a Shirley Industrial School escaper allegedly stole a car in Harvard then sped along Route 2. Troopers chased him toward Lincoln on the Concord turnpike where he ditched the car and fled into woods. After hours of searching the hunt was called off. That night Mr and Mrs Perriman found his clothing under a bed at their Old Cambridge Turnpike Lincoln home.
Concord student Miss Virginia Mutty served as toastmistress at the Concord Brookline banquet held at Hampton Court. Mrs. Alice L. Palubinakas of Tufts spoke on Problems of the Young Adult as Violine Robohm organized the event from Lynwood California.
On Tuesday November 16 Mrs Charles Loring and Mrs Edward Warren will give a book review in the vestry of First Parish Unitarian church. Coffee at 10 15 and the review at 10 39 will benefit the Women's Parish Association Scholarship fund. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
A physician explains mental retardation is a symptom of an underlying condition with about 70 diseases or factors known to cause it from birth through early development. He notes German measles in early pregnancy as one example and cites birth complications as possible contributors to mental handicap.
Bedford Woman's Community Club hosts a harvest bazaar Saturday evening in the school auditorium with supper in the cafeteria under Mrs. Charles R. Seymgeour. Reservations required for the supper. The bazaar offers a variety of tables booths and refreshments.
Bedford plans the annual Church of Christ fair to be held at the church on Saturday November 13. Ball and Chain club members canvass the town for sale items and donations. People may call Mr and Mrs Richard K Brown Hartweil roan to donate articles or arrange pickup.
The Laymen's League held its monthly gathering after supper at First Parish church. Unity Club to host a catered Supper at Union Hall tonight. Congregants from First Parish Unitarian plan to attend a federation meeting in Nashua on Friday November 5 leaving the parsonage at 6 oclock for supper and a dance.
Police report a 1:30 a m crash on Route 62 near Belmont involving Fogarty Jr and Sharpe with injuries to Fogarty and Cambridge. Patrolmen investigated and the driver faced two counts including driving after drinking and drunkenness. fined after plea.
Employees Supper and West Concord Reformatory announce a social evening on November 6 from 7:30 to 8:30. A red and spaghetti supper will be served by Solomeo. Committee members include Joseph Henry Smith of Wi and Leo Farley and his son of Lowell.
Readable fragments describe a Girl Scouts event at the State Armory on November 13 from 2 p m with a welcoming reception. The program includes various fine arts items and mentions co workers. details are incomplete.
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