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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
8
A garbled notice seeks volunteers and recreational recruits for hospital duties and arts programs. It mentions staff needs, evenings, and religious education ties and notes a superintendently figure connected to a First Parish school.
Notices report Robert Baker of North Road enrolled at Brown University. Also, Barnaby family of South Street moved to Wilmington. The First Parish Unitarian church Woman Branch plans a fair and supper on October 30. Mrs Anna Barrett Dudley Road works with Martha Rick on Crescent Avenue as companion. Tackney couple on Hancock Street mark their eleventh wedding anniversary on October 19. Bea trice R McGuane of Ayer is Tackney’s former name. They have one son Neal Tackney.
Open House invites friends and relatives of 4-H club members to Ashby Camp to view the boys and girls recreation program. The event runs Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 with a grounds tour on Sunday and lunch plans for visitors staying over.
Among the students at the School of Practical Art on Newbury Street in Boston, Anne Valente is training to become a professional commercial artist.
Richard Francis Albani of School Way marks his sixth birthday on Friday October 17. Mr and Mrs Salvatore Albani host family events. John Johnston of Maple Street to celebrate 58th wedding anniversary October 23. Barbara and twins Bonnie and Betty, Ruth and Phyllis Sheldon noted among wedding attendees at Hancock Church in Lexington. John Dodge of Sout Street listed as new student at the New England School of Art.
Alvin H. Fletcher of Stow presents 45 acres of Assabet Heights with 53 lots sold and more being developed. The site borders Maynard and offers a high elevation with long views, attracting exclusive buyers. Fletcher invites prospective builders to view remaining lots and learn easy ownership options by calling Maynard 637-W.
Arlington couple announces engagement of Cornelia Mae Ahern to Francis Edwin Markham of Killingworth Connecticut after his six year residence in Bedford with his aunt Mrs Ralph W French. Town residents visit relatives attend mass celebrate anniversaries speak at PTAs visit New York Canada Tufts squash exhibition by barber Muzzio Agrillo and Beverly Wood Street art class registration at Massachusetts School of Art.
Judith Foster celebrated her third birthday on Friday October 10. Fay Roby and Elm street hosted a home card party Monday evening for Bedford Grange to raise funds. Bridge winners included Thomas Poleo and Mrs. Ladys Davis and Mrs. David Kelley.Contract winners were Mrs. William Bell. Whist winners were Mrs. Louise F Currier, Mrs. Constance Poleo, Peter Sorensen, Mrs. Jennie Sorensen and David Swanson. Refreshments were served by Roby with help from Mrs. Frene Webber.
Fragmentary notice describes a Bedford event where men held a sale in town. Names mentioned include Har Powderly, John McGrath, Leslie R. Stacey, Thomas Jeuadstill, with ticket sellers Coraance Po léo and Katherine and Catherine McGrath.
A Concord Middletown extension program invites beginners to a Monday evening class on poultry raising. The class aims to provide practical, technical training and a basic course in food ingredient topics, designed for new entrants.
A terse note by Bill Paulson questions the effort to detect political leanings amid the Labor Bill. He argues the task is not to overreach or chase suspected Communists or fellow travelers.
The Middlesex County Extension Service released leaflet No. 221 titled Saving Labor on Poultry Farms. It covers feeding ingredients digestion metabolism and nutrient needs with a test class for mass formula work. Leaflet available by mail or in person at the Extension service building, Everett Street, Concord.
New Cumberland Pa Maj Harry Rothauser after army duty returned to golf and scored a 190 yard hole in one at West Shore Country Club. It marked the club second albatross in its history.
Beloit police report Theodore Thorson a local grocer became ill after leaving his store and discovered he lost a billfold containing about 1400 dollars during the trip home.
Stow Garden club held a plant sale at the home of Mrs E H Leeming with a successful afternoon crowds. A games program on gardens provided prizes won by Mrs Herbert 2 Choke first place Mrs Free George second and tie for third between Mrs P Lewis and Mrs Wilfred Kitchell. Earle N Cryster of Lake Boone led the games and presented prizes. Next Garden Club meeting is Guest Night on Wednesday November 5 at 8 pm with a speaker.
The Sto-The committee serving the Baron Fomone banquet in Stow on Thurs Panhier 16 includes Fleanor Peck Helen Smith Ma Carvill and Robby Trumpett. Banquet at 6 30 in the lower hall followed by a 7 30 business meeting with Charles M Gardner High Priest of Demeter as speaker.
Stow M r and Mrs Ahti Erkkinen of Providence Rhode Island are of a second generation from former Janelette. Their other son P is 2 years old. The new name Peter Gts are Mr and Mrs Paul Goulette of New Haven and Mr and Mrs Wa er Erkkinen of Stow.
Mrs Ed War and her husband face a housing problem after the arrival of twins. They already have fourteen children and live in a six room apartment as they seek relief and solutions from local authorities.
Stew Mrs Alice J P visits with Mrs Dorothy Hanter Place and care for Clara Matthews by Mrs Dorothy Hanson R N at Center Place Stew. Hamblin family sold Michael King property and moved to Maine. Stowe Stillman Priest dance classes resume October 18 at Stowe Town Hall for ages 3 to 21 with a Saturday afternoon session and an Old Fashioned Dance Saturday evening at Town Hall.
Seattle reports pheasant production in Washington is set to reach 97 000 birds this year, officials say, up from 87 000 last year and 60 000 in 1945. The note also recalls Giles Cory’s death penalty during the witchcraft persecutions centuries ago.
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