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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1954
Page
4
Entry as Second Class Matter notes Marlboro Massachusetts post office filing under the 1879 act. The Enterprise Press Inc. print policy disclaims financial responsibility for typographical errors but offers reprint of erroneous ad portions. Eastern Representative Julius Mathews Agencies listed for Boston and New York with subscription rates and single copies.
A discussion on hurricane naming prompts gendered views and jokes about naming storms after men. The piece shifts to a weather forecast note from the U S Weather Bureau for October predicting mild temperatures in eastern and central regions and notes tourism plans in New England.
Miss Ann Jenney daughter of Mrs Rosamond Jenney and the late Casper Jenney wed Carl Ray Thrasher of Elyria Ohio in a 2 pm at home ceremony officiated by Rev Edwin B Nylon. Attendants included Gloria Beauchesne maid of honor. James Thrasher best man. Guests hailed from Elyria Rocky River Thetford Manchester Carlisle Acton Concord Lexington Malden Stow Newdon eford Pinehurst Salem Watertown.
Belmont prepares for a 10 30 a m kickoff against Concord in a bid to beat TV schedules as Maynard high hosts Johnson High of North Andover in Alumni Field also at 10 30 a m The Belmont and Maynard efforts aim to attract fans and capitalize on morning slots amid injuries and a tough season for Maynard led by coach Will DeRosa and a spirited team
Medford featherweight Tommy Collins made a ring comeback by stopping Bobby Why of Los Angeles in the sixth round at Boston Arena before 2,500 fans. Collins opened Why's right eye in the second round and floored him for a nine count in the fifth. the referee stopped the bout after Why was examined by Dr. Edward A. Hommell.
Eighth graders from Emerson Junior High, guided by Science teacher Miss Madeline Dalton, visited Cemetery Pond in Maynard. They studied rock erosion, animal habitats, tree rings, fungi, ant colonies, and aquatic plants using microscopes, sharing findings under oak trees, with projects now displayed in the school's Science room.
On Tuesday October 26 at 10 a.m. at Mrs Walter Whitman's Nashawtuc Hill home a dramatic presentation titled What is Casework will be staged. The event is organized by the Concord Friendly Aid Society board and members with Mrs Minard from Wellesey Friendly Aid as guest participant and will include a question period and coffee.
Mrs Mary Mansfield of Concord receives sympathy on the death of her mother Florence N Nolan of Brookline who passed away at St Elizabeths Hospital. Funeral held today. Principal John F Donovan of Concord High led a recent principals meeting addressing Current Problems in Secondary Education. United Nations essay contest for high school students offers a trip to the UN Building on December 3 for winners. Russell F Parsons Jr and daughter Caroline of Portland Maine, former residents, visited relatives on Thoreau Street. Senior youth fellowship at Trinitarian Congregational Church will note what is success with Alan Williamson and Jean Loomer leading. Local hunters must obtain landowner permission before hunting in Concord. several police complaints as season opened.
The Thursday Garden Club sponsored July and August contests at the Mill Brook Gift Shop in South Sudbury. Prizes, donated by the Shop, were awarded by judges Mrs. Philip Way and Mrs. Gordon Hunter to Mrs. Luther M. Child Jr. and Mrs. Walter Hickler for their outstanding displays.
Mothers attended a tea at the Maynard Congregational church to start a Brownie Troop for girls ages seven to nine. Mrs Parker led the Troop Committee briefing on Scouting ideals as Mrs Nelson and Mrs Warren spoke on Brownies.
The Maynard High School Junior Class sponsored a successful Harvest Hop at the George Washington Auditorium under advisor Miss Rose Terrasi. Decorations followed the harvest theme with salt adornments and refreshments served in the gym.
The Midland League shows current records with Clinton 6 Milford 2 and Hudson 19 Maynard 6 in recent results. Upcoming matchups include Milford versus Hudson and Clinton versus Hudson with Marlboro facing Clinton and Maynard again against Clinton.
The Maynard High School C squad, 25 players strong, begins its schedule with a game at Concord tomorrow afternoon. The team will also face Hudson and Marlboro in a three game slate, with lineup including Lowe Jones Campbell Kulju Beane Armour Helin Seura Bernier Pekkala Mulcahy Warsiewicz Troisi Sivonen Melanson Quinn France Sivonen West Boothroyd Thompson Brooks Vincent and Haggerty. The schedule lists October 22 Maynard at Concord, November 1 Hudson at Maynard, November 15 Marlboro at Maynard.
The Concord-Middlesex School C team traveled to Milton last Wednesday and defeated Milton Academy C team 6-0 for its second win of the season.
Milford High School defeated Maynard 25 to 12 on Alumni Field in a Midland League football game. Jackie Arcudi scored two touchdowns and added the extra point. Noferi and Ruscitti contributed TDs for Milford while Jim Duggan sparked a late rally for Maynard.
Eddie Boyden of Concord Eacts tops this week’s 300 Club with a 366 high triple. Other members listed include Carlson Decker Carey Maynard Scribner Tarny Tobin Moreau N Genetti Dam Colombo DeMeo Tombeno and Johansen from Acton W Concord Mill Dam Holy Name and Holy entities in the weekly roster.
A Sudbury pupil and peers are noted for a wide range of school activities from overseas impressions to a busy PTA program. The report covers Miss Burland’s Europe trip, a high school magazine, junior class events, and town government notices as well as a soccer season recap with players like Davison Mosca Lupien and St. Onge.
Framingham-Ch Concord visits Bowditch Stadium for the third time since 1950 and the fifth modern meeting between the schools. Kickoff at 2 p.m. Framingham, led by new coach Ringo McMahon, aims to upset the Megimen. The locals, despite a one win one tie two loss ledger, are said to be stronger than their record. Concord is expected to press its flashy attack having scored 95 points in the last three games.
Acton-C. V. Bianchi and Sons of Worcester will begin this week to mold the girls locker room as part of the high school rehabilitation. John Winton announces the annual census is complete with results to be released later and thanks residents for cooperation. Acting Supt. William O Connell and coaches Stearns and Winton attended the Wachuset League meeting at the Old Mill in Westminster. Acton girls field hockey aims to stay undefeated with a game at Maynard. Acton high soccer lost 4-1 to Watertown, with Paul Deane scoring the lone Acton goal. O Connell also attended the Merrimack Superintendents Conference at Vesper Country Club in Lowell.
Sudbury voters approved Article 44, banning firing of firearms or explosives on highways parks or public property or private land without owner consent. The by law allows defense of life or property and lawful discharges and mirrors surrounding towns stance.
Twenty pupils from Redcote School visited the new Sudbury fire station and sixteen joined the next day. They toured the rooms and received coloring sheets and fire marshal hats from Sudbury Fire Chief Albert St. Germaine.
Boston UP reports the Massachusetts game season starts at 7 a.m. with about 100 000 hunters ready for cock, grouse, jacks, squirrels, hares and rabos as legal game. Only grouse are scarce due to late foliage. Jacksnipe season ends November 3. birds and game close by that deadline.
A sequence of fire alarms led West Concord firefighters to respond to four calls, including a high fire alarm at Box 35 and a gas-related incident at Box C, with the first alert occurring Tuesday after 2 22nd fire alarm within a year.
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