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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
8
Concord Teen-Center opened with DelFi's attracting over 150 attendees as 105 membership tickets have been sold. Plans reveal future events including roller skating splash party Hallo we en dance on Nov 3 under directors Robert Windham Sr and Muriel Loring.
Deborah Pulis and David Berry of the junior high school are named student delegates for Massachusetts Heritage Day in Plymouth on Saturday. Faculty representative will be Harold Littlefield. All three U.S. senatorial candidates Lodge Kennedy and Hughes are to be present.
Firemen were summoned Wednesday evening to the Hughes residence on Bedford Street for a kitchen fire started by an overheated oven. The blaze caused about $900 in damage and significant smoke damage throughout the home.
R A Duval, manager of the Sherwin Williams branch at 33 Sudbury road, attends a regional sales conference in Sturbridge. A number of new products were introduced at the event.
Concord Council of C announces a reception for its new officers on November 10 at Monument Hall. Tickets are now available.
Sunday the Concord Band delivered a pleasant afternoon concert on the library lawn in perfect autumn weather. The ensemble has been invited to perform again, continuing a cherished community musical tradition.
Trinitarian Congregational Church youth group hosts a public supper Saturday 5 30 to 7 00 pm to raise funds for a Japanese student Nagay Nakagawa. Janet Brown Alice Evans lead with Jane Creighton overseeing programs and William Adams chairing tickets. A car wash Sunday at 2 pm supports Work Day.
Sacrament of holy baptism will be administered Sunday at both services at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Those having children to be baptized should contact the pastor Rev. Robert H. Barber. Junior fellowship meets at the church Sunday at 4 30 p.m.
The annual Girl Scout rummage sale will be held at the state armory this Saturday with doors opening at 9 30 a m. Proceeds support troop activities and community projects.
Our Lady's C Y O will attend the ninth aim mass on Sunday, receive Holy Communion, then hold a downstairs hall collation and business meeting. Election of officers will take place.
Dr Seymour DiMare is a surgeon at Emerson Hospital. The brief mentions his professional role and affiliation within the medical facility.
Helge Holst of Monhaiment street this town is elected to the Boston University board and serves as treasurer and corporate counsel of Arthur D. Little Inc Cambridge.
Police Chief James E. Finan Jr of Concord and Police Chief Leo J. Alveo of Lincoln arrived home Thursday after attending the international police chiefs convention in St. Louis Missouri.
The junior high steering committee held an open house for parents last night as teachers remained in classrooms. Dr. Edgard W. Tucker serves as chairman and Principal Morton R. Seavey welcomed attendees.
Union Church will hold Laymen's Sunday on October 21 with 9 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Speakers Roger H Hatch Richard E Wilson and Robert C Jacobs will address needs and challenges of the church as seen by laymen.
Our Lady C D A continues its public whist nights at Monument Hall Tuesday at 8 pm. Officers led by P G R Julia LeSage run the event with prizes and charity proceeds.
Regular business was conducted at the monthly meeting held last Tuesday at the church hall. Mrs. Lawrence J. served as grand regent presiding. A Halloween party followed with prizes awarded for outstanding contributions and refreshments led by a committee chair.
Concord Emblem Club No 206 plans a blitz party at Fiks Hall Monday at 8 p m with public welcome. The club meets tonight at 8 at Fiks Hall where President Edith ONeil will report on the recent Atlantic City convention. Blitz to follow the business session.
A son born October 1 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Gannon of 22 Monson Road and another son born October 1 to Mr and Mrs Henry Erhard of Middlesex School. A son born October 3 to Mr and Mrs Paul O Leary of 51 Elsinore Street and Ronald Mossman of Old Bedford Road. A daughter born October 7 to Dr and Mrs Elmer Purcell of 5 Woodlands Road.
A mitten and hat sale and a fake sale will be held at Tri Con Shop in Wright Tavern Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The sale offers items from inexpensive play mittens and hats to decorative ones. Coffee and cake will be served.
The old house at 15 Lexington road, Concord, serves as the venue for hand woven articles and other arts and crafts. The event includes an amateur photographers exhibit and runs through Oct 31 with a preview Sunday 4 to 6, daily hours 11 to 5, and 2 to 5 on Sunday Oct 28.
Reverend Robert Westa, appointed pastor of the Evangelical Free Church, has organized a youth outreach program. The plan aims to engage local teens with activities, discussions, and service projects to strengthen community involvement.
Ses Concord Endicott Chub Peabody Democratic candidate for governor and Mrs. Peabody will attend a garden reception Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Buttrick estate on Liberty Street. The organizing group Citizens for Peabody and local Democratic Town Committee members number over 50. Co chairs Mrs. John Adams and Stedman Buttrick Jr with Philip J. Corbett promise refreshments a tour of the gardens and limited remarks by the candidate.
The Catholic Woman's Club meets at the rectory hall of St. Irene's. The Couples Club will host a Hallo we''en party on Oct. 27. The parish waste paper collection is set for Oct. 28. Saturday's bean supper drew a large crowd.
Tonight at 5 30 and 7 00 the congregation holds an evening meeting. The confirmation class meets with the pastor. Saturday the Suburban Teen Time at 7 30 p m at Waltham Evangelical Free Church. Mid week services are Wednesday and Thursday. The Thursday women’s missionary society hosts a Harvest Supper at 6 30 p m. Senior seminar at Trinity Church opens with Brain washing the Ultimate weapon moderated by Robert Parks and John S Beale with four sessions on Oct 21 28 Nov 18 Dec 9. Thursday Oct 25 women of the northern archdeaconry meet at Christ Church Hamilton Rt Rev Lyman Ogilvy speaks. see Mrs Kellogg or Mrs Miller.
The Cord Carlisle teachers institute on October 25 and 26 lists speakers including Mathematics Rev. Stanley Bazuska S. J. Social studies Dr. Betty Bramd Burch language arts Dr. Priscilla Tyler science Dr. Nathan H. Cook. Schools will be closed during the two day event.
The Central Middlesex mental health association plans its annual meeting in the Emerson House conference room on October 25 at 8 p m. Officers and committees will report and new officers will be elected.
Rehearsals continue at Concord Carlisle High School for the fall play Anastasia. Performances set for November 2 and 3 at 8 15 p m with faculty director Mrs Hoogheem.
A concise promotional note urges readers to invest in U S Savings Bonds as a patriotic financial option. It emphasizes national savings and personal benefit, urging action from citizens to support economic stability.
Union Evangelical outlines a 70 by 45 foot wing for classrooms and the minister's study, plus sanctuary vestibule vestry and kitchen renovations. Training sessions are set for Oct 24 and 26, with a Loyalty Dinner on Oct 25 at Center School. The project aims to accommodate a growing Sunday school and community needs.
Maynard High Boys Glee Club elected Leo McDonnell as president while the girls club chose Paula Russo president with Pamela Farrell secretary, Jane Clark treasurer, and Roberta Clark librarian. Emerson Junior High named Janice Doyle and Rostik Zerchykov as student delegates to Heritage Day at Plymouth on Oct. 20. Acton school classes will be suspended Oct. 26 for the Teachers Convention while Supt. O'Connell and Principal Grey attend the Mass School Masters Club meeting in Boston where Carl Hansen will speak on Questions People Ask About the Amidon School.
Nancy Maki and Charles Saisa led Grade 6 with top marks at Coolidge School. Eileen Kallio and Douglas Cu h also earned high scores, while Nancy Locke John Willams Laurel Barilone and Donna French received honorable mentions.
Rodney T. Hytonen, a Maynard High School senior, receives a Letter of Commendation after high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The recognition comes with a formal letter signed by the principal and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation president.
Sodality of Rose Hawthorne School in Concord presented a panel discussion on the ecumenical council headed by Janice Farren. Panelists included Janet Dzerkacz Mary Dzerkacz Linda Osmo and Santa D Aambrosio.
The Na shoba Regional nutrition talk titled The Relationship of Good Eating Habits to Good Health and Personality featured speaker Miss Mary Deviney. Mrs. Evelyn Bodwell greeted her home economics class. Industrial arts classes from Bolton regional high school toured Worcester Art Craft Center directed by Harold Mattson and Edmund Plante.
Principal Raymond J Grey and Guidance Counselor Miss Joan Capi of Acton attended a regional meeting sponsored by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools at the University of Massachusetts on Thursday.
Mrs Susan Ellis a Wellesley graduate has joined the L Regional faculty as an apprentice teacher in English She is working with Mrs Miriam Coombs and is linked to the Harvard master of arts in teaching program.
George Rowan, formerly of Norwood, now leads Lincoln Sudbury’s driver education under faculty supervision. About 190 students are enrolled and will use films including Driving on the Highway. Monday he took the class on a field trip to the General Motors plant in Framingham.
Acton Superintendent William L. OConnell will attend the New England Association gathering at Ocean House Swampscott October 21 to 23 focusing on Extended School Service. Pal Raymond J. Grey and OConnell joined Lexington High School officials at a state education meeting reviewing Public Laws 874 and 815 on federal impact on children. Eric Andersen of Region No. 1 spoke on those laws.
Benjamin Lowe, former Army chaplain and Granby Street Church of Christ minister in Norfolk, will lecture at Littleton Church of Christ from October 21 to 24. Weekday programs start 7 30 p m with Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 6 p m. Topics include I Will Come Again Spirit Life The Nature of God The Christian Character Jehovah the Keeper.
A West Concord woman reported being accosted by a man from Acton who made improper advances and was arrested after questioning. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to undergo observation at Metropolitan State Hospital. Two weekend thefts, at Wirthmore Stores and a Lexington road fruit stand, are under investigation. Pumpkin pranks led four Bedford youths to lose licenses for three months. two others face similar penalties. Police thank residents for support of the annual concert and ball with about 2,000 attendees at the state Armory.
A simple hot weather salad combines lemon gelatin dissolved in boiling water with tomato sauce and vinegar and salt. Celery green onions and green pepper are folded in then poured into four molds and chilled until set. Unmold to serve.
Acton Acton Woman's Club held its fall luncheon Wednesday to start the season. After a brief program by the League of Women Voters on the Amendment to the Tax Law, the business meeting was led by President Mrs. Frank Weatherby. New members and board members were introduced alongside chairmen for committees such as Membership and Ways and Means, with plans announced for the year including a ship coffee kickoff and guest invitations.
Acton Girl Scout Association will hold an Acton final meeting Monday at 8 p m at the Acton Woman s Club for registered adults to close financial affairs and discuss the Area Council transition. Mrs Stanley Luques attends Cedar Hill training on program changes. New leaders in training start with high school juniors and seniors. first session held yesterday with monthly sessions planned. Thirteen girls join a new marin er troop led by Sittig and others, meeting at Mrs Jalbec street.
Acton Troop 1 with 37 scouts worked on conservation at Acton Town Forest clearing underbrush and planning to build fires and tables for residents. Thomas Jones becomes assistant scoutmaster after roles with club scouts. The 67 scouts meet at Blanchard auditorium split into Flaming Arrows and Flatfeet with Senior Patrol Leader Ted Ferry and aides.
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