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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

4

Concord Enterprise publication and publication details

The Concord Enterprise notices its Marlboro base at 16 Liberty Street and Main Street Concord Massachusetts with editor R W Currier and weekly Thursday issue. It mentions post office second class matter status and reprint policy for typographical errors and advertising. It lists Eastern agents Julius Mathews at Boston and New York and subscription rates for single copies and one year.

Concord Enterprise The Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Main St Concord Tel Marlboro Massachusetts Julius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Madison Avenue New York

Working Together for State Local Relations in New England

Governor Herter urges joint action across state and local governments on highways school buildings land use and zoning with strong links between 351 towns and the Legislature. Summer camps grow nationwide with New England leading attendance while calls for a balanced federal budget intensify as debt climbs and opposition mounts.

Herter Commonwealth

Mancini Bid for Maynard Bus Route Stirs Debate

A Maynard reader criticizes the decision to award a Maynard Concord bus contract for Rose Hawthorne School children to a rival driver at $80 weekly, despite Mancini bidding $70. The letter notes Mancini's local service, family duties, church involvement, and the impact of school transport funds leaving town.

Hillside Street Maynard Mass Joseph Mancini Rose Hawthorne Concord Mancini Ot Mancini Chamber of Commerce Navy

Eaton Seeks State Legislature Seat From Concord

In a September 8, 1954 letter Egbert S. Newbury Jr. urges voters in the 13th Middlesex District to elect John M. Eaton Jr. for State Representative. Eaton, 36, lifelong Concord resident, married with a young son, is a lawyer and Navy Cross recipient who serves in the Naval Reserve and sits on the Town Finance Committee.

Baitor Middlesex John M. Eaton Concord John Navy Organized Naval Reserve John Eaton Concord, Mass

Endorsement Letter for Michael Tomy as State Representative

Maida A Broadbent of West Concord endorses Michael Tomy of Maynard for state representative in the 13th Middlesex District. She praises his action, honesty and leadership in organizing and maintaining a youth Recreation Center to boost morale and says he speaks for constituents' best interests.

13Th Middlesex Michael Tomy Maynard Maida A. Broadbent Central Street West Concord, Mass

Local Couple Welcome First Child Son at Emerson Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wheeler of 6 Middle Street announce the birth of their first child, a son, on September 5 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Berkeley Wheeler of Musketaquid Road.

Concord Harvey Wheeler Middle Street Emerson Hospital Berkeley Wheeler Musketaquid Road

Remembering Early Farm Life and City Baths Across America

A collection of reader reminiscences from Ontario California Daytona Beach Florida and Fairmont West Virginia recalling 17 dollars a month for farm hands long workdays without eight hour shifts early morning till night chores milking feeding water heating baths in iron kettles and old time kitchen practices.

Margaret B. Moore Ontario California Henrietta Greene Daytona Beach Florida

Concord Town Election Lacks Exciting News

A local note reports Concord emergency workers restoring power after August hurricane. The F. A. Bartlett Tree Report Co. advises pruning bleeder trees in late summer and early fall. The town election on September 28 shows no exciting news from either candidate.

F. A Bartlett Tree Report Co Concord

ORESTORS ALL LOICAL HOMES

The plant urges residents to contact the office if any trouble with individual service appears and promises responsive action. The message emphasizes customer support and accessibility for issues at hand.

School group conducts tour and updates facilities

A school group toured the campus noting the new roof matches the old yet no leaks. Two new buildings have received interior and exterior painting and generous townspeople donated pianos so lower-grade classrooms are now well supplied.

Choir Rehearsals and Fellowship at Trinitarian Church

The Trinitarian Congregational church hosts choir practice on Thursday September 16 at 7 30. Senior Youth Fellowship meets Sunday with Nancy Woodruff as worship leader and Ramon Gonzales of Chile as guest speaker. Sunday services resume September 12 with Rev. Robert H Barber preaching at 11. Junior choir at 9 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 and 11 under Mrs Ralph Hemenway.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Nancy Woodruff Ramon Gonzales Chile South America Robert H. Barber Ralph Hemenway

Garden of Children School Opens Fourth Season

Bedford reopens the Garden of Children at 61 Concord Road for its fourth season. The school calendar mirrors public schools. Director Mrs Joseph F Beécy and assistant Mrs Paul B Gilman are former public school teachers.

Bedford Concord. Road Joseph F. Beécy Paul B. Gilman

Operator direct dialing linked nearly half US calls in 1953年

Collier's 1954 Yearbook notes nearly half of long distance calls in the United States last year were routed by operators dialing distant points directly. World reserve assets outside the Iron Curtain rose to a record 56.7 billion dollars by end of 1953.

United States Collier Iron Curtain

Maynard's League Opens Next Week

The Inter Town Bowling League begins a new season with 12 local teams. Matches move to Mondays and Tuesdays at Tutte's Alleys on Main Street, with Bill Chernak returning as president and the lanes already off to a flying start.

Maynard Bill Chernak Tutte’s Main Street Maynard Inter-Town

Maynard Football Candidates Begin Training Under DeRosa

Maynard high school opens the football season with coach Will DeRosa entering his fourth year. Returning veterans anchor a rebuilt squad after graduation, with Jim Duggan and Don Torppa as backfield leaders and Peterson, Carlson, Grigas, Jarmulowicz, Shorette, and Sluyski strengthening the line. Opening game is September 26 against St. Mary's of Brookline at Alumni Field.

Maynard Will DeRosa Orange and Black DeRosa Jim Duggan Don Torppa Alumni Field Hudson Concord

West Concord Bowling League and Local Sports Events

The West Concord Bowling League schedules six matches at Tutte's Alleys Maynard 7 p.m. Concord and Maynard high schools hold after school drills at Emerson Playground and Alumni Field at 3 p.m. The schedule lists a weekend golf tournament at Concord Country Club a Neshoba Sportsmen's Club field day off Route 27 North Acton and various league matches including Acton Harvard Maynard Holy Name Musketaquid events through the week.

West Concord Bowling League Tutte’s Alleys Maynard Concord High School Maynard High Emerson Playground Alumni Field Concord Country Club

Scotts Victor Of Tourney At Concord

Concord Country Club hosted the annual mixed foursomes over the holiday weekend. Low gross winners were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott 86 72 and net winners Dr. and Mrs. John F. Wavin 90 67. Other notable totals include Mr. and Mrs. George H. Phillips 87 71 and Peter Fairfax with Miss P Adams 115 79.

Concord Concord Country Club Robert Scott John, F., Wavin James M. Austin George K. Whitney George H. Phillips John W. Codding, Jr A. Newell Henry S. Thompson Danforth W. Comins, Jr Lawrence Sanford Edward P. Chase Franklin R. Johnson Lawrence Terry Kenneth Hayes P. Adams Mrs. Stuart Cook

Falcons Still Lead Softball League Rosters

Maynard reports the Falcons, winners of the first half, push toward a league sweep in the Inter Town Industrial Softball League. The Reformatory wins 10-2 over Dewey and Almy, while Concord crushes Dewey and Almy 20-12. Three top teams battle down the stretch as the regular season ends this week.

Maynard Falcons Reformatory Dewey & Almy Concord

Japan Abandons Open City Plan for Kyoto and Nara

Kyoto and Nara cultural centers will no longer seek designation as open cities in wartime. The move comes as Japan notes slim chances the proposal will pass at the Hague conference on cultural property protection this month.

Kyoto Nara Hague

Field Day at Nashoba’s Club in North Acton

The Nashoba Sportsman's Club hosts its annual field day on Sunday September 12 at the club grounds off Route 27. Activities include trap shooting with trophies, team matches, a public debut of a rapid-fire multiple shot trap device by George Darrell, pony rides for children, games, a midway, rifle and pistol shooting, turkey shoot, sporting equipment exhibit, prizes, refreshments, free parking, and a souvenir gold plated fish hook for the first 400 visitors.

North Acton Nashoba Sportsman’s Club George Darrell Rocket Trap Co Nashoba Club

Holy Name Bowling League Opens Third Season at Maynard

West Concord The Holy Name Bowling League of Our Lady Help of Christians church opened its third season with three practice matches at Maynard. Team captains include Joe Pageau Frank, Devlin, Manny Garcia, Joe Steinmann, Tom Horgan, and Richie Loughlin. Steinmann’s team won last year’s championship. Officers are President Horgan, Secretary Rudy Currier, Treasurer Devlin. A 30 week schedule was approved with two halves and a rolloff to decide the second half.

West Concord Holy Name

Jets and Hornets Set for Pony League Final Clash

The Pony League championship will be decided Sunday afternoon on Alumni Field as the Jets defend their title against the Hornets. Jets ace pitcher J J Mc Garigle likely to start with Dick Jones catching, while Duren may take the mound for the Hornets with Hairston behind the plate.

Maynard Jets Hornets George Pederson J.J. McGarigle Ace Moundsman Dick Jones McGarigle Dick Carlton Duren Hairston

Yankees Eye Second In League Finish

The Lexington Summer Bowling League faces a Monday final night as the Yankees, led by Police Chief Mike Foley Eddie Boyden and Sal Watkins, chase second place a win over the third place team while league leaders Indians meet the second team.

Acton Yankees Lexington Indians Mike Foley Eddie Boyden Sal’ Watkins

New Officers of Concord Rainbow Assembly Elected

Concord's Rainbow Assembly elected new officers at the first regular meeting in the Masonic Temple. Miss Dardana Berry of Acton will be the new worthy advisor, with Dorothy Fiske West Concord as worthy associate advisor, Georgina Phelms South Acton as faith, Nancy Wright Carlisle as charity, and Laura Larsen Carlisle as hope. Installation is set for September 18 at 7:30 with Doris Glines Somerville as installing officer. Refreshments and dancing will follow.

Marjorie ‘Ogilvie Camp Miss Ogilvie Dardana Berry Acton Dorothy Fiske West Concord Faith Georgina’ Phelms South Acton Charity Nancy Wright Carlisle Hope Laura Larsen Grand Assembly of Massachusetts Doris Glines Somerville

Concord DeMolay Opens Fall Season Meeting Friday

The Concord Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will hold its first fall meeting Friday at 6 30 PM in the Masonic Temple with Master Councillor Henry D Willard Jr presiding A corn roast will follow at 428 Main Street West Concord hosted by former local dad Winslow J Damon.

Concord Order of DeMolay Masonic _ Temple Henry D. Willard Jr Winslow J. Damon Main Street West Concord

Local youths win herd prizes at Tops Field Fair

Lincoln Edward Denton of South Lincoln and Donald Dyke of the same town won prizes for their herd exhibits at the Tops Field Fair held on Monday.

Lincoln Edward Denton South Lincoln Donald Dyke

Junior High Staff List and Pupil Roster Noted

The document lists names under junior high posts and grades including Miss Evangeline Loretta M and Miss Joan te Ellen Kokkidko with Grade 3 and Grade 4 pupils. Other staff include Mrs. Map rick Mrs. Edith LP Jeanne L. Sylvester and school physician Dr. John W Berqui, among several listed teachers.

Evangeline Loretta M Matteena A. Murphy Wear Bean Joan Te Ellen Kokkidko N. Macera Mary Ejlin Maprick Edith LP Jeanne L. Sylvester Sa M. Vaughan Gray S. Byrne Evelyn R Ken G Peter J. Bartis Davis Bessie Miss Galley Mary Lawrence P He F Kinneen Chester J Donald Solomon Stevens Ders Lord Jeanette Plourde John W, Berqui

New Bus Driver Lifts Spirits With Gracious Demeanor

A lively passenger exchange describes a new bus driver who keeps the vehicle tidy and creates a pleasant mood. George and Molly remark on his cheerful conduct and sense of responsibility, noting the positive impact on riders during the day.

George Molly Main Gerge

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