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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
3
Public notice from Marlboro Massachusetts published by Enterprise Press Inc. informs readers of classification as second class matter and legal notice dates. It lists advertising agencies in Boston and New York and notes they accept no financial responsibility for typographical errors with reprint of erroneous ad portion.
The piece notes football teams vary in practice start dates with spring and summer sessions. It discusses how material, talent and early training affect titles, and contrasts prediction methods for league races with the reality that outcomes depend on actual wins. It ends with light anecdotes on age testing, housekeeping chores, and lawn care.
Almena S. Jones thanks Parke Stone and Maynard Enterprise readers for support in the Salvation Army drive. The drive raised 725 dollars with 20 percent staying in Maynard for the local Service Committee. The note also credits Enterprise publicity and a local restauranteur for coffee and donuts enjoyed by solicitors.
Acton Post No. 284 holds a Friday night special meeting at the South Acton Fire Station under Commander Stanley A Nedza. Officers will be nominated and plans for Armistice night dance on November 11 at the Town Hall with the Jones Boys of Lowell. Ned za Col Edward J Higgins and Norman Gilbert attended county council installation at Cambridge post headquarters.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turner of Butler Avenue celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an Open House last Sunday. A family dinner at Twin Trees preceded time at home with many friends from Newark Springfield Worcester Maynard and nearby towns. they have one son Harold.
Concord facilities for student transportation are at a critical point. The school committee authorized the superintendent to charter one or two extra buses to ease the shortage until permanent buses can be bought. J A Heyliger and Superintendent Radcliffe Morris aim to finish route revisions and secure additional buses by week’s end.
Concord near Garland Junior College opens its 82nd year next week with two local women registering. Paula Grymes, daughter of Mrs. Andrew Hepburn Jr., will enroll in the art center after studying at Fairfax Hall. Sarah A. Kraetzer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene G. Kraetzer Jr., will join as a freshman in home economics after Beaver Country Day graduation.
New arrivals include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John F. McMahan of 105 Hancock Street born September 6 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sebastian of Burlington Road born September 10. Also Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ehrlich of Route 6 Lexington welcomed a daughter born September 7. Houghton Lake in Michigan spans 20 044 acres.
Massachusetts total personal income in 1953 reached 8.88 billion dollars or 1812 dollars per person, the highest on record. Wages accounted for 72.6 percent, proprietors 7.6, property 12.7, and other 7.1. The per capita income was 6 percent above the national average. Industrial electric use rose 17 percent 1950–53, with man-hours up only about 2 percent, implying rising machine use. August consumer prices showed little overall change from July and a modest year-over-year rise in rents and sundries while food and fuel fluctuated.
A Duncannon Record reminiscence argues modern schools replace the old one room brick schoolhouse. It notes teachers focus on single grades and students gain practical skills like typing and tractor repair, while a Jefferson Republican study from Ranson West Virginia shows 1,000 successful men often came from modest beginnings, not wealthy families.
Maynard High School grid season 1954 lists home games and away dates. Opponents include St. Marys Brookline Hudson Concord Milford Johnson Stoneham Prichard Marlboro and Clinton with Thanksgiving Day game on November 25.
The Division of Necessaries of Life reports new or expanding plants in Massachusetts. Abbott Laboratories in Needham, Di-Mo Tool Co. in North Middleboro, John A. Hagen & Co. in Mattapoisett, Sharon Bolt and Screw Co. in Norwood, and Lifetime Stainless Steel Corp. in Holliston are cited as examples of recent factory activity.
Maynard youth Bobby Kane lost to Jackie Permatteo one up in the C Y O Junior Division final at Ponkapoag C C Canton. Kane twice birdied to square the match before a 20 foot putt on the 16th hole decided the outcome. Kane had earlier defeated Dick Ganoy one up in the semi final and is a Maynard High School honor student and St. Bridget's Junior C Y O baseball player.
Concord High traveled to Watertown for a makeup workout after Saturday’s hurricane postponed the Fitchburg scrimmage. Coach Bernie Megin says the team showed improvement and has scheduled another scrimmage to continue preparation.
The Sabres won the Sudbury Little League playoffs defeating the Hawks 9-1 on August 25 with R Wolfe on the mound and B Young pitching. A second game on August 29 ended 16-0 as Robbie Breen tossed a one hit shutout while Leger allowed 11 walks and 9 hits. A celebratory supper at Town Hall followed with many volunteers, photos, and plans to attend a Red Sox game at Fenway Park on September 25.
Marlboro High School kicks off the football season with a nine game schedule starting September 25 at home against Shrewsbury Col onials. Athletic Director James Honen criticizes the plan for five consecutive road games in the middle of the stretch and aims to improve future schedules. Coach Roy Norden leads the squad in Ward Six preparations.
West Concord Fenton’s upset 3 1 over General Radio opens the Concord Bowling League at Tuttey Maynard. Sam DeMeo posts 314 and Snyer 307 as high triples. Condon’s trio leads with 263, 307 and 270 for a 1222 team total amid other strong marks from Postoffice and Bottled Gas entries.
The Jets and Hornets meet on Alumni Field next Sunday afternoon to decide the Assabet Valley Pony League championship. Postponed by a hurricane, the teams kept training. Jets under George Pederson seek a repeat title with Jay McGarigle on the mound and Dick Jones behind the plate, while the Hornets under Georgie Hatch rely on Lefty Duren and Hairston to force a decisive game.
The Sudbury Little League season summary lists top hitters D Morrison J Gallo R Wolfe P Olson D Davidson Bob Benn B Young all above .500 and notes strong pitching by L Cutting Bob Brenn P Macdonald and B Young with several win totals and high strikeout counts. Standings show Sabres 9 1 0 forfeited 4 lost 1 tied Hawks 7 6 1 forfeited 2 tied Comets 7 10 Arrows 6 9 1. four games not played.
West Concord bowling league matches listed for tonight at Tutte's Allevear begin at 7 p m with Postoffice facing Fruit Reforma tory meeting Palmer's Cushman's clashing with Home Products and at 9 p m Bottled Gas meets General Radio Rod Gun faces Commonwealth avenue Condon's meets Fenton's all in the West Concord league.
The Mill Dam Bowling League begins weekly matches on Mondays in Lexington starting next week. John Dickey serves as president and ten teams are entered. The league moved from Tutte's Alleys with hopes to retain interest despite some players also appearing on other teams.
Concord High faces Class B champion Watertown with a new coach Vic Palladino from Boston College, then opens the season one week later against Winchester at Manchester Field in Winchester.
Among major railroad equipment producers the United States ranks first in locomotive and freight car production, while the United Kingdom leads in passenger car manufacturing according to the report.
An 8 candidate slate aims for berths on the Ml school football squad with Torppa and Brillian athlete cited for throwing. Forward Wa ing, Peterson, Jim to back running, and Huskies Forsyth contributing this season. Bruce Warila adds strength and determination to the team lineup.
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