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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
3
Acton hosts an autumn flower show with doors open to the public at 2:00 and closing at 10:00 a.m. Tables will serve supper until 7:00 p.m. Exhibits and classes are organized by a committee led by Mrs. Derby and Mrs. Christofferson, with numerous volunteers assisting in publicity and setup.
Sears and Miss Ethel Milbery along with Mrs. George E. Horton and Mrs. Elwin Hollowell will head the supper committee. Mrs. Alfred Hansen is the ticket chairman.
The high explosive trick auto "Leaping Lena" from the Frank J. DeMars Post, American Legion, drew national attention at the National Legion convention in New York last week. The spectacle energized attendees across Manhattan as local veterans led by Emil A. Dumas, Sr., commander, attended the event as district alternates to the national gathering.
Kingston Kingston area bakery owner Reuben H. Levy fears more mining near the business district. The note hints at concerns about undermining structures and safety affecting local commerce and residents. Levy calls for action to curb mining activities impacting the town.
The Flower Show at Stow Hall sponsored by the Stow Garden Club was a hit in the vestry of the Union Congregational Church with many outside guests from Acton Maynard and Harvard. Seven classes showcased numerous entries earning first second and third awards including gladiolus marigold hollyhock zinnias and lilies. Judges were Mrs Stone of Wayland Mrs Harriman of Hudson and Miss Harrison of the Extension Service.
Concord and West Concord Boy Scouts will hold a town wide paper drive on Sunday September 14 starting at 9 AM. Sponsored by the Concord Boy Scout Sponsors Inc Edward Holt urges households to save their paper and keep the date.
Mrs Bills is chairman of a committee planning porch plant display. Other members include Mrs Stiles Mrs Leeming Mrs Wirshrop Addy Mrs Whitney Ferguson with assistance from Bevery and Judith Bills.
A special Maynard Acton unit meeting of former Massachusetts State Guard members was held at Commander John B. Byers home. The next gathering is set for September 3 at Maynard Town Hall with Monday meetings alternating to Acton. all veterans with WWII or WWI service are invited bearing discharge papers. The unit will be formally instituted by State officers at Acton Town Hall on October 20.
Acton Superintendent David C Bowen releases the teaching staff for the next year. Center school lists grades 1 2 teachers Gertrude Braman and Florence Merriam plus grades 5 6 Da dana Berry and Julia McCarthy. South school lists 1 2 Flor ence Merriam 3 4 Julia McCarthy 5 6 Jennie Gemma. West school lists 1 2 Lynde Wells 3 4 Helen Best 5 6 Carolyn Douglas. High school English Judy Britten and Bee L Towne Latin and French Maria Pierth junior high. Offices and four custodians remain: high school George H Center school Wm Burton Harvey South school Kenneth Harvey West school Ernest G Banks.
A holiday program at Mes Sachustis Reformatory featured a baseball game between West Concord and Town Team. The match was part of the inmates’ celebrations with one side emerging as the loser.
More motor vehicles are used in the distribution of milk than any other commodity, reflecting the dairy trade’s reliance on road transport for daily deliveries and wider reach.
Concord obituary notes Mrs Martha Alden Titus aged eighty a direct descendant of John Alden and widow of Prof Lemuel Wentworth Titus. Born in Duxbury she moved to Carlisle eighteen years ago and belonged to Trinitarian Congregational Church. Survived by two sons Alvin Randolph and Thomas Perry a daughter Dorothy Alden two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral at Lexington funeral home with Rev John Elmo Wallace officiating. Interment Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury.
Pfc William Aho son of Mr and Mrs William Aho of River Street Maynard has reported back to the 5th Rescue Squadron at MacDill Field Florida after a four month tour in Greenland. He serves as a radar observer aboard an B 17 Flying Dutchman crew noted for rescue operations under hazardous weather in rugged terrain. Aho attended Maynard High School prior to enlisting on January 15 1946.
Dorothy Ogston of Tewksbury to wed John J Higgins of West Concord in a Sept 20 1947 ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Lowell. Dorothy a Lowell State Teachers College graduate and Ella A Fleming school teacher. Higgins a Concord High School and Manhattan College graduate who served in the Army Air Force.
Cubmaster Arthur T. Mullen of Cub Pack 33 in West Concord seeks five new den mothers to oversee 50 boys, one den mother per den of 10, to keep meetings and activities going. Volunteers, especially West Concord ladies, should contact Mul len at Concord 1106.
Franklin T. Kurt, 75, longtime Chauncey Hall principal and owner, died last Sunday in Newton. He taught at Chauncey Hall since 1896 after a year at Garland School in Concord. A World War I War Industries Board member, he is survived by his wife, one son, and a sister. He graduated Wesleyan 1895 and earned an M A.
Miss Faye Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Fay Baker of Monument Street Concord wed James Pitts Emerson son of T W Emerson and the late Mrs Emerson of Chelmsford last Monday afternoon at Trinitarian Congregational Church Rev John Elmo Wallace officiated the ceremony The bride was given in marriage by her father A reception followed at the bride’s home Emerson a Chelmsford school alumnus and UMass veteran attended the Chelmsford schools and is a university veteran
Judith Edsoe of West Concord celebrated her 11th birthday on Tuesday with a gathering of friends and relatives. A party featured games and refreshments served by hostess Mrs. Edardsen at the family home.
The text notes Holy Communion at 8 a.m and a morning service with sermon at 11 o'clock. Monthly on the Pete of each month there will be Holy Communion at 11. A children's program starts Sunday September 21 with a service at 11 a.m. The congregations of St Anne's Lincoln and Trinity Church Concord participate.
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Rus Parsons celebrate a wedding anniversary at their home on Thoreau Street. Mrs Parsons is formerly of Lowell and Mr Parsons, a longtime employee of the telephone company and World War I veteran. They have a son Russell who served in World War II.
Concord announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Megin of Elm Street West Concord. This their fourth child was born at St Elizabeth’s.
Concord Massachusetts Miss Edith L. West a Middlesex County Extension Service home demonstration agent was scheduled to speak at the event detailing local home economics programs and extension activities.
The Hopkins children Horatio and Brockman train their goose Jiggers to honk at strange noises. So far the bird has frightened away two dogs and one cat, under guidance of Mr and Mrs William Henry Hopkins.
Reports suggest Wyoming's deer population may surpass 65 000, with wildlife officials noting growth in various habitats. The estimate signals expanding herds across counties, though exact numbers remain under study by biologists and game agencies.
Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Jillson of 12 Lincoln street will celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary on Saturday September 6. They wed here with Rev. Herbert B. Francis officiating. Mr. Jillson owns Jillson's Barber Shop in the Odd Fellows building and is son of Alvin J. Jillson and the late Bessie Jillson. He belongs to Hudson lodge of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Jillson is the former Ru Parker, daughter of the late Fred W. Parker and Mrs. Alice Parker of 12 Lincoln street. She works in the municipal light and power department office. Both are prominent in the community.
Harold E Hudson Carney is enrolled at Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut as noted in the report. The article references his family background with Mrs Carey and the late Mr Carney and mentions his achievements with a regional or national association.
Eyewilted notes report Mr and Mrs John H Rotson of 31 Monument celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary. The Hills family of Lincoln return from a seven week tour to Denver and Canada with daughter Mary Lou and son John. Concord Lodge 212 meets at Odd Hall West Concord with Noble Grand Perry presiding. Rev Earl Keith and family stay at North Windheim with Nina Lind.
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