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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
17
Elvin L Baer of Glendora Avenue recounts five years of delays and excuses. He describes a single day when he tackled essential tasks first, canceled trivial calls, and ended with a spontaneous piano duet, beer and celebrations, declaring he has stopped procrastinating before Christmas.
A 39 year old George in this city studies lip reading as groundwork for handicap related training.
The Massachusetts Collector of Taxes gives notice under General Laws Section 53 that parcels listed will be taken for nonpayment of taxes unless paid by a stated date. The parcels include blocks and tracts around Willis Lake Bass Lake and Pine Hill in Sudbury and Middlesex, with deeds recorded in 1927 1940 1941 and other references, totaling several acres and varying sizes. Heirs of three parcels are mentioned with additional land descriptions north easterly of a swamp and other confined tracts.
Sudbury residents reclaim normal life as power returns restoring refrigerators stoves and water pumps. Many comment on renewed appreciation for what they have and note the outage taught preparedness while the town clock at First Parish church rang hourly providing reassurance after the August 31 blackout.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Frances B Richards of Acton Center for the death of her aunt Mrs Esther Dickie Robinson of Waltham who died in Augusta Maine at 71. The funeral was Saturday. Free chest X rays offered in the Acton Maynard Stow area on Thursday Sept 16 by appointment. call Colonial 34393 for info. Winona Rebekah Lodge nominated officers last Wednesday and meets Sept 15 under Mary Croft. Elizabeth Jackson Oelsehegel of West Acton notes the death of her brother Richard Jackson 67 in Maynard. funeral Friday with flag at half staff for a World War I veteran.
Mrs. Harry DeWeil of Norwalk Connecticut had her wedding ring returned after it was lost 18 years ago at a birthday party. A church organist who moved into her vacated home found the ring while raking the yard.
The Maynard Board of Public Works invites sealed bids until 7 30 P M September 30 1954 for two one way blade snow plows suitable for mounting on 4 5 ton trucks with front hydraulic lift all attachments shock absorbing drive links adjustable mold board reversible cutting edge spring hinged moldboard deflector about 1900 pounds total weight including attachments 10 foot cutting edge 8 foot clearing width and nose shoes. Include delivery and installation. Rejection rights reserved. Mail bids marked Snow Plow Bid to Board of Public Works Town Building Maynard.
The four towns Acton Maynard Stow and Sudbury announce the Chest X ray clinic will resume operations September 16 at Maynard Town Hall. The free screening for residents over 15 ran a successful three month trial and will continue monthly through June with Sudbury participation planned. Appointments reduce wait times and can be made by calling local town nurses.
Sudbury residents are urged to attend a Friday public hearing at Sudbury Town Hall at 8 p m. The Parks and Playground Committee formed at the September 1953 Town Meeting will discuss future parks and playgrounds. Abel Cutting chairs the committee with Elizabeth Atkinson and Paul Ecke. A Bathing Beach Committee progress report will be given by Abel Cutting, and the police will show a film titled A Day In Court.
Concord Allister F. MacDougall director of the Middlesex County Extension Service spoke on a Boston radio program last Wednesday morning. He offered advice to farmers on how to combat the damage and destruction caused by the previous day's hurricane.
An article explains early indicators such as listlessness delayed smiling and slow development. It notes only a qualified specialist can diagnose mental retardation and suggests joining a local parents group for support and information. Mrs John Resteghini of Framingham invites inquiries about the South Middlesex Association for Retarded Children.
Middlesex Central Pomona to hold monthly meeting in Acton on Wednesday September 15 with officer elections. A local note mentions Army personnel on fur lough assigned to Fort Devens after completing basic training at Fort Dix, son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Woodruff of West Concord. Lucent items include Concord Knights of Columbus meeting plans, and Concord Lions Club delegation attending district meeting at Lynn with fall light bulb sale plans.
Mr and Mrs Russell F Parsons Sr longtime Concord residents observed their 38th wedding anniversary on Saturday September 4 They are active in local veterans affairs Parsons a World War I veteran and former legion post commander has been a telephone installer for years They have a son Russell Jr a World War II veteran and a granddaughter Caroline The Bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas.
Wayland and Sudbury students will see Her Majesty's Band of the Irish Guards in concert September 13 outside Wayland High School with a rain alternative in the gym. MacArthur Enterprises organizes the tour led by Lester S. MacArthur. The program opens in Symphony Hall Boston with 66 members noted for ties to major British orchestras. The event targets schoolchildren as part of education outreach amid a history of royal music ensembles.
Miss Virginia G Johnston daughter of Dr and Mrs R Fulton Johnston weds Lorens Persson son of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Persson at Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord on Saturday night August 28. Rev Robert H Banker unites them. They plan a wedding trip to Maine and will reside in Ithaca New York after graduation from Cornell University.
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