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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

6

Unbeaten Concord Faces Test Against Strong Marlboro

Concord aims to defend its Class C lead after a Class B win over Melrose. Marlboro, 10th in C, brings a veteran lineup and a strong passing attack led by Villeneuve to challenge Concord’s inexperienced front. Keys include Marlboro’s line in the no-injury context and the duel between Marlboro backs and Concord co captains Hutchinson and Horne.

Concord Marlboro Melrose Roy Norden Natick Minute Me Bernie Megin Jack Janey Gene Villeneuve Panthers Andy Horne Allen Poteharty Charlie Flanigan Jack Hutchinson Frontier Villeneuve Mike Long Concord Marlboro F. Smith le Re R. Ryan Voigt Hamilton Baker Papile . Hutchinson C Ce Ricciuti Mattison O’brien Arnold Woodworth Mills Long J. Hutchinson Villeneuve Horne Fiske Dougherty Ruger Flanigan Delaney

Bruins Full Power Ready for Rangers Test

Boston coach Mitt Schmidt aims for a full Bruins lineup Thursday night against the New York Rangers. Lorne Ferguson Don McKenney and Ed Panagabko sat out practice with bruised shoulder and muscle pulls. Fleming Mackell returned to workouts after knee surgery and eyes a possible Thursday return with a Sunday Detroit game uncertain.

Boston Mitt Schmidt Boston Bruins New York Rangers Schmidt Lorne Ferguson Don McKenney Ed Panagabko Ferguson McKenney Panagabko Montreal Canadiens Fleming Mackell Rangers

Predict Easier Home Building Credit in ’56

Henry G. Waltemade of New York told the National Association of Real Estate Boards that 1956 will see eased home buying credit while home building stays strong. He cited high demand, rising wages, and low foreclosures as signs of a healthy market and noted government lending restrictions may loosen soon.

New York National Association of Real Estate Boards Association Henry G. Waltemade Waltemade

Yale Eyes First Title in Nine Years in Ivy Clash

New Haven, Conn. Yale meets Princeton in a pivotal Saturday showdown that could clinch the Ivy League crown for Yale for the first time since 193? and boost its claim to the Big Three title. The piece recalls historic quirks from 1885 and 1889 games and highlights the high stakes in this old rivalry.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton New Jersey Lamar Walter Camp Camp Thomas Bert Hanson Hanson Princeto

Instruct Children on Safety Rules in Champaign Illinois

Safety specialist O L Hogsett urges teaching children to obey authority figures and follow crossing and traffic rules. Walkers should use sidewalks or face oncoming traffic with a bright jacket, bicyclists must heed signs, and bus riders should obey the driver and be cautious when boarding or leaving the bus.

Champaign Noliceman O. L. Hogsett University of Illnois Agriculture College Hogsett

State asks hunters to send pheasant bands for stocking study

Officials report only about 750 leg bands collected this season from 36 450 stocked cock pheasants. Results depend on hunters sending in bands with date and location of harvest to assess stocking effectiveness and guide future funding. Wing and tail projects for grouse and quail wings have also drawn slow responses, with 300 grouse wing sets and 150 quail wings received.

Charles McLaughlin Division of Fisheries and Game Bristol Norfolk Fish and Game Westbury Northeast Wildlife District Acton Harold Bradbury RFD South Acton Fellows

Concord Sports Notes Highlight Local League Activities

Concord Citizens Committee seeks new members for the December 10 football banquet at State Armory. Notable twins from Concord include Bill and Jack Hutchinson with Bill as snapperback and Jack as quarterback and co captain. Also announced are the Concord Little League meeting on November 18 at Town House and preparations for the Inter State Basketball League launch with entries from Littleton Concord Acton Hudson and Maynard. The Marlboro game will award an official U S Olympic sweater to the most outstanding player.

Concord Concord Citizens Committee State Armory Acton Hudson Maynard

Local Middlesex Teams Win Three

On Wednesday November 2 Middlesex football squads posted three wins. The C team crushed Nobles 27 to 0 in Dedham. The 4th team beat Rivers 27 to 13 in Concord. The Pup team defeated Fessenden School 26 to 12 in West Newton.

Concord Middlesex Dedham Nobles Rivers Fessenden School West Newton

Firlotte Roars To New England Cross Country Crown

Paul Firlotte of the University of Maine wins the 42nd New England inter-collegiate cross country title at Franklin Park in 24:24 on a re-routed 4.5 mile course. Bob Horn of Massachusetts places second in 24:29 with Rod Boucher of Providence College third. Maine leads with 42 points as five of seven Maine runners finish in the top 15. It marks Firlotte’s third straight Yankee Conference title.

Boston Paul Firlotte University of Maine New England Firlotte Lewiston Maine Franklin Park Bob Horn University of Massachusets Rod Boucher Providence College

Newsprint price hike by Bowater and six others

Bowater Pawel Company joined seven newsprint producers in raising prices by four dollars per ton with the new delivered price in New York City set at 130 dollars per ton, effective December 1.

New York Bowater Pawel Company Bowater New York City

PIGSKIN PICKIN S Ominous Week For Local Gridiron Picks

Waltham trader Jupe Plevious aside I score 190 of 270 as several games delayed. Upsets include Brookline beating Watertown Arlington defeating Weymouth Needham Lexington tied. Season total 900 of 1020 with tough picks ahead.

Waltham Ole Jupe Plevious Brookline Watertown Arlington Weymouth Needham Lexington Bill O Winchester Wakefield Cambridge Latin Quincy Milton Reading Maynard Milford Weston Lynn Belmont Dedham Malden Everett Hudson Framingham Lowell Newton Middlesex St. George’s Groton St. Mark’s Brockton Ouija Board Marlboro Concord

Locals Meet St. George's in 51st grid clash

Concord Middlesex School faces rival St. George's of Newport in the 51st annual football encounter Saturday at 2 PM. Middlesex seeks its third win in a season with two losses and a tie, after last year’s 25 9 victory and a 21 0 win in 1953.

Concord Middlesex School St. George’s Newport Rhode Island Middlesex Tw Inscey

Concord Grid News Highlights and Local Matchups

Concord journeys to Worcester to watch Holy Cross defeat Dayton 13 to 7. Ex player Joe Callahan, co captain of the 1948 Class C unbeaten team, completes his college career after service. Middlesex League fees set for Week include Winchester versus Wakefield and Reading at Lexington. Marlboro and Concord face a high-stakes game likely to draw a near record crowd with weather as a factor.

Concord Worcester Holy Cross Dayton Joe Callahan Joe Middlesex Winchester Wakefield Reading Lexington Smalles Middlesex School St. George’s Marlboro Concords Nce

Fierra Rolls 354 And 124 In Acton Bowling League

Acton Fran Fierra rolled the high triple 354 and high single 124 as Farmers moved within one point of league leader Oilers. Oilers lost to Outcasts 3-1 while Outlaws and Wildcats tied 2-2. Other leaders included Hatch 323 and 122, Weidner 323 and 118, Moore 304 and 120. Standings shown.

Acton Fran Fierra Harvard Farmers Oilers Outlaws Wildcats Fierra George Hatch

Red Sox land Vernon Porterfield Schmitz Umphlett in nine player deal

Boston receives Vernon Vernon and Porterfield along with Johnny Schmitz and Tommy Umphlett in a bold nine player trade. Washington gains a new look while Boston hopes for a late surge with veteran power and strong pitching. The deal pins high expectations on Porterfield and Vernon despite past season struggles.

Boston Mike Higgins Red Sox Bob Porterfield Mickey Vernon Washington Star Dallas Higgins Vernon Porterfield Joe Cronin Washington Chuck Dressen Johnny Schmitz Tommy Umphlett Dick Brodowski Truman Clevenger al Curtis Karl Olson Neil Chrisley

Sudbury Fire Chief Reports Smoke Alarm at Depot

Fire alarm at the South Sudbury Depot proved to be a smoking stove from a defective smoke pipe. The heating plant is condemned until a masonry chimney meets the town building code. Chief St Germain warns that oil burning space heaters in garages violate fire laws and allows no oil storage permits.

Sudbury South Sudbury St. Germain Massachusetts

Bregoli Scores 39 as Ramblers Edge Concord-Dalgo

Bregoli led with 39 points for the Ramblers in a Mill Dam Bowling League win at Mande ton. Macone added a 133 single while the team totaled 40 strikes, lifting Concord-Dalgo to second place as Anchor slipped.

Concord Dalgo Bregoli Mill Dam Mandeton Ramblers Bregoli Hick A Macone Andy Boy Combine Hi oTman

320 College Avenue mystery comedy to be staged at Sudbury High

Sudbury High will stage 320 College Avenue a mystery comedy Friday November 18 at 8 00 p m in the auditorium. Senior cast of 27 directed by Mr Keough with stage effects by Priscilla Fellows features characters like Rommey Lucille Ken Phyllis Penny Nydia Nan Hap and Professor Slopes among others. Tickets available from junior high students or senior class members.

College Avenue Ballard and Eberhart Sudbury High Audiorium Mr. Keough Diane Fairbanks Marjorie Doherty Priscilla Fellows Rommey Lucille Ken Phyllis Penny Nydia Nan Hap Slopes College Avene Eisenhower Rocky Marciano Max Liebman Robert Motgomery Sudbury Dee Ann Hairston Sally Cutler Jean Taylor Baird Pittman Carol Bailey Breda Fletcher Willaim Smith Nancy Polhamus Frank Vana Donald Howell Nancy Cushing Jane Parks Paul McGovern Frances Young William Carroll John Moulton Robert Noyes Barbara Dawson Barbara Johnson Louis Casells Gertrude Davison William Constance Cartman Heather Maranis Joan Pirrello Bar Sara Snider Deborah Dunsford

Man Keeps Wartime Shoes Worn Daily Since 1920s

Westbrook of Cres Springs bought seven dollar war shoes in 1915 and wore them only on Sundays and special events until 1948. Now, decades later, he wears them daily to show that his hands sustain his livelihood.

Merion Will Westbrook Cres} Springs Westbrook

Developer faces water protection demands for fire safety

Residents urge more water supply to safeguard homes if the developer is released without ensuring fire protection. Community leaders argue adequate water access is essential for firefighting and emergency response.

Tron Gs Boys Beat Hubs Of C Irs Tudys Downed

In a tight match the Tudys squad edged the Hubs of C Irs with key scores from Andy Boy and D team members. Carlson Fitzpatrick Jokers Pagano and Hobbs contributed notable totals as Lincoln and K C dts squads also posted strong numbers.

Tg Boy C. Irs Tieg Tudys Andy Boy T. Burke L. Venti Ville Carlson L Fitzpatrick Pagano Giusti H. Harmon H. Smith H. Hanson C. Dts L. Burgess L. Wether Tognoni Lincoln D. Peterson Dummy Tudys W. Dempsey C Robinson J. Martin P. Muscato T. Hopkin

Boston Governor Hints at Health Budget Strains

Fragmentary text indicates Governor Herter discussed state facilities and employee costs, noting mental health funding and hospital capacity. Mentions 1953 to 1954 budget issues, a proposed revenue plan, and hospital construction implications, with references to cuts and potential impacts on mental patients and public welfare.

Boston ULP Anday Gove Cor Herter Hertex Herter

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