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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
13
A man was sentenced to ten years for manslaughter after a multi car collision that killed a girl. Several others were injured including the baby's mother, as the Ford car carrying Susan was struck. The family planned to move from Cambridge to Concord at the time.
An article warns that post orchard handling by truckers wholesalers and retailers often bruises apples. Shoppers can help by buying to needs refrigerating at home avoiding rough selection and communicating preferences to retailers to reduce losses.
Law enforcement reports a large juvenile assistance effort in Mashpee on Saturday. Guidance and hand-in support were provided to at risk youths.
Concord Girl Scouts report over 400 registered for the new year but lack adult leaders for four troops and for Brownie units in third to sixth grades. The council invites volunteers with or without prior scouting experience to join, with a basic leadership course at the Girl Scout House on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m in October. Interested volunteers may call Troop Organization Chairman Mrs Wesley Hague at Emerson 9 3261.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Bobby Bragan known as an active Methodist layman in Fort Worth Texas has spoken at several Pittsburgh district churches since taking charge of the Pirates last winter. He balances duties in baseball with church involvement, reflecting his home ties and community role.
The West Concordé Parent-Teachers Association held a well attended tea at Thoreau School Cafeteria for teachers and parents from Thoreau and Harvey Wheeler School Districts. About 300 guests enjoyed refreshments, with hostesses and decor items listed among organizing members.
The Actonter First Fall meeting of the Center Woman's Club will be held next Wednesday October 10 at 11 o'clock with a luncheon at the clubhouse. Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer of Concord will give an illustrated talk on Antiquarian Society. New members welcomed include Mrs. Warren Custance Mrs. David Grunditz Mrs. Edward Miller Mrs. Milford Bottomley Mrs. John Mulvey Miss Gladys Bean Mrs. F N Bancroft Johnson and Mrs. Alexander Morrisette.
Acton Captain Isaac Davis Chapter D A R will meet next Thursday morning October 11 for a unique gathering. Members convene at Mrs E Wilson Bursaw’s Newtowne Road home for a coffee hour at 9 o’clock then tour graves in Acton end vicinity. Mrs Malcolm MacGregor new regent will preside at the business session.
The Wisconsin Legislature consists of 133 members with 100 in the Assembly and 33 in the Senate.
Marine Sgt. Albert F. Roderick reenlists for three years at San Diego California as 1st Lt. Jack J. Hurdson administers the oath. Rodrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J D Rodrick of Concord, is married to Colleen B. Marshall of Los Angeles and serves as Property NCO in charge at the depot. He entered service in March 1952 after graduating from Beverly Trade School.
Norman Wellington resumes studies at Essex County Agricultural School after summer farm work for Paul Little in Bedford. He will attend Future Farmers of America meetings in Kansas City from October 13. Miss Joan Lord enters University of Vermont fresh man year. Robert Hayford enlists in U S Air Force Police after working at Van derhoof’s Hardware. Local church committees meet. Bedford League of Women Voters holds unit meetings.
The Concord DeMolay Chapter met last Friday at the Masonic Temple with Floyd McManus Jr. presiding as master councillor. Plans for upcoming winter activities were discussed and the next regular meeting is due Friday October 12.
The first Sudbury District Committee meeting on September 19 prioritizes recruiting leaders for Brownie and Intermediate troops. Training begins October 2 at Framingham Teacher's College with transportation provided, while several troops announce new leaders and meeting homes. A Uniform Exchange is planned for October with details to follow.
Concord A military whist party will be held after Hawthorne Chapter OES meeting at Mason ic Temple Wednesday evening October 10 at 7 30. Mrs Earle B Spinney of West Acton worthy matron will preside and the public is welcome.
The Mental Health Association of Central Middlesex will hold its first annual meeting at the Alcott school on Wednesday October 17 at 8 p m. Members from Concord Lincoln Carlisle Acton Maynard and Littleton will attend as plans for a mental health clinic are discussed a psychiatrist will describe a typical clinic and a film will be shown refreshments follow membership remains one dollar a year.
Police investigate a break at the James Kinsley pipe shop on Central Street in this town discovered by Kinsley Saturday morning after a two day absence. Items taken valued at 195 dollars include power tools copper and a blow torch with patrolman Edward J. Collins Jr assigned to the case.
Carlisle 4-H leaders gathered at Mrs Polly Dolans East Street home last evening to map the season. Jay and Mrs Jay Fiske of Lowell Road have returned from a 10 day fishing trip in Canada. The Middlesex North Pomona Grange sets next regular meeting for Saturday evening October 13 with Mrs Frances Tierno of Burlington presiding. The Young People's Group of the First Religious Society Unitarian ended the North Middlesex federation meeting at the Unitarian Church in Chelmsford with Miss Sarah Wilson of Concord Street as federation president.
A Falkland Islands seabird story notes the black-browed albatross faces difficulty taking off in calm conditions yet swiftly soars once airborne, illustrating its adaptation to the windy seascape surrounding the archipelago.
About 250 Acton residents attended a three hour special town meeting at Blanchard Auditorium. The meeting, run by Town Moderator Albert Durkee, enacted 22 articles including approving a 20 room elementary addition plan with 7500 from appropriations and 2500 from surplus. Transfers funded police and fire salaries, road drainage, and new equipment. A regional school district agreement amendment passed 186 to 4 by ballot. Two highway funding articles were defeated. A cemetery land transfer for burial use passed unanimously.
Concord lists chairmen for the State Armory rummage sale October 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Volunteers are urged to assist. donations may be left at the semory Friday October 19. Proceeds benefit Scout activities for the year.
The West Concord Women's Club hosts a dessert bridge party October 11 at 1 30 p m at the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club. Proceeds aid women patients at Bedford Hospital with canasta and whist tables and prizes. Tickets from three organizers.
The Acton Grange P H No 259 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening October 9 at 8 in the Town Hall. Mrs Joyce Ryan master will preside with guest Gerry Mansfield Peabody state master. A good attendance is urged. Members advised of Middl Central Pomona officer meeting in Lexington October 17.
In the four years after 1960 St Lawrence County New York fell from 46th to 70th in the number of horses and mules on farms reflecting shifts in agricultural practices.
Elections for the Bedford High School student council last week chose room captains for a magazine drive to raise funds for school activities. Names include Thomas Lindley Nancy Davis Mary Ann Sullivan Christine Barrett Flaine Edwards Bat Smith Glen Lee Sharon Fi Frank Plantedose Deborral Thormorson Peter Mear Genetti Edward Hanson Jam Smith Bess Devereaux and others.
Sudbury Play ers director Helen Tilden holds rehearsals for the production Gigi in preparation for performances on November 23 and 24. Judy Wiley stars as Gigi with Margery Cahill, Carolyn Forbes, Afine Mac Rae, and others in the cast led by David McColl and Daniel Buttner.
Bedford County Commander William Sloan of Burlington officiated at the installation of Anthony Hunt Hamilton Post A L 221 officers at the new Legion Hall Friday night. Frank C. White was installed as commander. Refreshments followed and many visiting posts were recognized. The note mentions a worldwide figure of more than 100000 movie theaters taking in 4 billion annually.
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