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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
15
The article notes a shift in household textiles toward new man-made fibers such as myorlen arnel dyn gran and vicara. These fibers promise easier care, better shrinkage control, and cheaper prices whether used alone or blended. Extension agents advise learning basic fiber properties and care.
Annual concert and ball to be held tonight at 8 o clock in the State Armory. Boston orchestra will provide music and a large crowd is expected. Local events include Eye Research Day on October 13 and a Mental Health Association meeting on October 17. Harvest Supper and Girl Scout rummage sale also announced with contact numbers.
At a Thursday noon Rotary meeting in Concord at Howard Johnsons Dr D Edward Cleary Jr president spoke of a Poland Springs Conférence trip as a wonderful experience. Rev Robert H Barber announced Russell Oswald state commissioner of correction would be the speaker on October 11 with John F Forbes members sponsored by Past President George Ertkenn. Members from Lexington Maynard Owenville and Winchester attended as guests. The program chair Nicholas J Delaney reviewed an economics course from winter and the discussion on the Mystery of Money prompted varied answers and a comparison with analyst opinions.
West Concord Local Board No. 114 will induct four more local youths into the armed forces on Wednesday October 17. The notice lists names and addresses including Francis Acal Sn Old and others, with partial details obscured in the text.
Acton Roxborough Regional High School held an orientation at Blanchard Hall for about 100 parents. Faculty representatives from English to industrial arts covered curriculum, guidance, and parental roles, with remarks by Superintendent William L. OConnell and Principal Raymond Grey. refreshments followed in the cafeteria.
Brierley Preston, chief guided missileman USN, aboard the USS Norton Sound, participated in the September 14 fleet review at Long Beach, California. Preston is the Bedford native, son of Mrs. Jane Preston and husband of Lillian Faucheux of New Orleans.
Concord town manager Theodore M. Nelson spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at Howard Johnsons on October. He traced the history of city and town management and noted Maine as a pioneer. He discussed Concord's charter and the aim for centralized accounting and efficient public relations.
Richard F. Laffin of Acton Massachusetts has been appointed to the rank of Sergeant in the Army ROTC at Boston University. He is among 59 BU cadets chosen for leadership and character qualities in a recent announcement by Lt. Russell Spinney, commander of the unit.
The Algonquin Council serves 18 towns in Greater Framingham and reports over 7000 boys aided. Camp Resolute on Little Pond Bolton spans 200 acres with $100000 value and $50000 in improvements, hosting 800 campers yearly. Fundraising kicks off October 16 in several towns to support expansion and Scouting programs.
Mr and Mrs Clayton O Mer rid have moved into their Carlisle home after a year at 10 Hancock street. Miss Dagmar Hayden has entered University of Arizona while her sister Miss Maria Hayden has entered Smith College. Capt Harry W Jacobs and family visited from Newfoundland and then traveled to Detroit and Nova Scotia before returning to Harmon Air base in Newfoundland.
The Bedford P T A will hold its first fall meeting tonight at the local elementary school auditorium at 7 45. Parents and interested neighbors are welcome to attend.
The Middlesex Central Pomona Grange will install new officers on Wednesday October 17 at 8 o'clock in the old Belfry Club Lexington. Gordon Osgood will be installed as master along with other elected officers from the September meeting in J tow. Ernest R. Hunt of Lexington will serve as installing officer. Public welcome refreshments served.
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