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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
5
Halbert A. Schaal of the Stow Parent ation announces Pilot Grove school will begin serving Monday. Grades I and II will be served at 20 cents per pupil. Veranard supervised as cook.
About 60 attendees from the Stow area gathered Wednesday after the Stow Country Club event. Albert Addy Mrs ens Mrs Freeland Clifford Martin and P. Smith were among those present.
A Friday event at the Union School drew a well attended crowd for a rally supper. Mrs Jer led the evening’s entertainment and games with Mrs George W coordinating activities, showcasing a lively community gathering.
Stowian William Hartley left Monday for MIT Cambridge while Virginia Wetherbee a Jackson College graduate now teaches mathematics at Whitinsville High. Mrs Henry Slayton of Brookline broke her right hip at home and is hospitalized at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in East Newton Street Boston, listed resting as well as can be expected.
Stow couple Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pomerleau welcomed a seven pound eleven ounce boy named Bruce Wayne Pomerleau born September 25 at Marlboro Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Penniman of Maynard.
Town Clerk Francis Warren announced 91 new registrations in Stow. The list includes Virginia Brennan Alfred Beland Helen Bruen George Bruen Jr Mildred Bamford and many others. The lengthy roster reflects the growing electorate ahead of local elections.
Mr and Mrs William Peck and family visited their son Warren E Peck at Wilbraham Academy. A group of 13 Brownie Scouts led by Mrs Fred Townsend enjoyed a Bolton Fair afternoon with games. The VFW Wildo Alien Peckala Post plans a meeting at Stow Town Hall on October 13. The VFW Auxiliary meets monthly and will gather October 26. Eleanor Peck and Eleanor Warren joined a weekend hike at Pilot Grove Mill staying in a cabin. Mrs William Peck led a troop committee overnight with girls earning merit badges in camping and hiking. Schools in town close Tuesday October 12 for Colum Day observations.
Miss Elaine Hamilton of Stow starts professional training in physical education at Bouve Boston School affiliated with Tufts. Miss Taimi Grekula of Maynard resumes studies there as a junior this year.
The ceremony for Alice J Parker and William H Parker took place Thursday afternoon September 23 at one o clock in the Federated church Hudson conducted by Rev Frederick Hayes. William H Parker is of Hampshire and Lester Freeman is of West Concord son of Samuel Freeman of Main street West Concord.
Stow couple Mr and Mrs Austin P Forsyth announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Forsyth to George Proteix Bowse Jr son of Mrs George F Bowse and the late George F Bowse The couple have not set a wedding date Miss Forsyth works as a vari typist at Raytheon Co Waltham Bowse is a member of the state police.
The Stow Hale High School seniors traveled to Boston for class pictures on Friday. On Monday the juniors visited Littleton High School for a vocational test administered by Carlton B. Tracy of Boston University. The freshmen took an educational test at Littleton High School on Tuesday, also led by Carlton B. Tracy.
A surprise post nuptial shower honored Mr and Mrs Jacob Erkkinen at Matilda Erkkinen’s home on Harvard Road Stow. Over 50 relatives and friends from Clinton Acton Stow Boxboro and Maynard attended. Co-hostesses were Mrs Bertha Kankanpaa and Mrs Wilma Hyden.
Stower and Mrs. Carlo Noraval celebrate the birth of a seven pound thirteen ounce girl on Saturday October 2 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Grandparents are Erick Jokinen of Greatroad Stow and Saimi Norgal of Crane Avenue Maynard. The Norgoals also have children Joley Carol and Karl.
The Union Evangelical Church group elected officers at its Sunday meeting: Marjorie Gray as president Ralph Smith as vice president Arlene Larsen as secretary and Ronald Smith as treasurer. An installation is planned for Sunday October 10 at 6 45 PM. Mr and Mrs Russell Linder hosted dinner guests Mr and Mrs Percy Grant and Mrs Alice Grant of Lynn.
The Stow Civic Club begins its fall season Monday October 11 at the Stow Town hall. A members supper at 7 p.m. precedes an open meeting at 8 p.m. Guest speaker Dr Lawrence Barber will discuss Maine The Magnificent with moving pictures by Dr Iber.
The Stow Woman's Association met at the Stow Town hall for the fall season with a program on Preservation of Antiques. Mrs. Grace Blanchard Mitchell spoke on Unmentionables as Mrs. Margaret Lewis and others displayed heirloom clothes and wrappers. Future meetings list art literature, guest night, a play, kitchen gadgets, a card party, and a children’s party in February.
Robert Dempsey has accepted the pastorate at Union Evangelical Church effective immediately. He and his wife plan to move into the parsonage soon. Dempsey studies at Gordon Theological Seminary in Boston.
Stow Christian Endeavor delegates led by President Roland Johnson and including Donald Smith Ralph Smith Marjorie Gray and Betty Jones travel to Broookton for the State Christian Endeavor convention on October 8 9 and 10.
Anna Johnson of Maynard won the ladies singles at the roller skating contest last night at Lake Boon rink. Eddie Staal of Sudbury took the men’s singles title. Johnson teamed with Earl Barker to win the couples event. Judges were Michael Papernick and Mr and Mrs Charles Leger. Season awards include prizes of shoes and skates. rink to close after Sunday night championships.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Taylor and son William of Putnam Conn visited Mrs Mary Taylor of Great Road Stow along with Mr and Mrs Louis Paul of Main Street Hudson on Sunday.
Sudbury chapter of the American Red Cross announces Blood Mobile arrival at Weston Town Hall on November 11 from 1 to 7 pm. Appointments are via Richard C. Hill, Sudbury contact, and the drive is operated by Weston Wayland Sudbury chapters. Members urge all who qualify to donate and support the service.
A children’s service for all, including those not yet having their First Communion, and infants, will be held at The Church of Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord. The event occurs this Saturday at 3 45 p m with Rev Fr McNeil Oblate conducting the mission.
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