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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
4
Piper reports that Hurricane Edna caused blow-off in Massachusetts nearly equal to Carol. About half the crop fell first, half of the remainder was removed by Edna. Total loss from both storms near 1.4 million bushels, with financial damage over 3 million dollars and extensive orchard damage including broken branches.
A Middlesex Grange committee discusses forming a Nelson member slate to study Seventh District issues. Ohio lecturer Mrs. Don is named to the panel with Don Lurch Watson Walember and other Grange and chamber figures involved.
Filing under the will of Fairbank late of Id County seeks probate actions for Myra L. beneficiaries and related estate matters. The court lists and schedules related to filing, notices, and administration in the probate process.
The text notes that while most ash piles shrink after burning, ammonium dichromate increases in bulk by about ten times. This porous, airy heap forms when it burns and is commonly used in commercial fireworks.
Sudbury Mass residents report Lloyd W Lovering of Massasoit road has been named chairman of the Sudbury Republican Finance Committee. The announcement quotes him stressing campaign quotas for good government in Massachusetts and urges full support for the Republican team against the Democratic campaign.
To show off late summer and early fall blooms, arrange a few flowers in candy or celery dishes, sugar bowls, or goblets and place them in various rooms. The variety of shapes creates interesting floral arrangements.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex county sheriff sale announces auction on October 16, 1954 at 10:30 AM at 109 Concord Street Framingham. Ralph J Landry of Maynard loses rights in real estate described as lots 137 and 138 on Assabet Park plan bounded by Butler Avenue 80 feet Lot 136 100 feet and lots 188 187 139 140 feet totaling 8000 square feet. John J Sheri Deputy Sheriff.
Acton Board of Health met on September 8 in Town Hall office. Three complaints were noted and action taken. The meeting included dog inoculation plans, car counts at the town dump, and discussion of the Plumbing Code with state input. No polio cases were reported. Permits issued for septic tanks and new building projects were announced for residents in West Acton South Acton Acton Centre and North Acton.
A parent reflects on his two year old sons antics from a fall on concrete stairs to a run in with wasps and reckless car play. He notes the grand parents resigned view while he monitors gray hairs and his wife questions his vanity.
The most famous lady in all the world Miss Liberty in New York Harbor is 68 years old this October and in good health. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the statue Oct 28 1886. Bartholdi designed it after inspiration from France and the statue was shipped in sections to New York. Contributions totaling 250000 came from French people. The youth group met at the parsonage of the First Parish Unitarian Church for a Sunday cook-out.
West Concord Leaving Local Draft Board 114 this week inducted ten local youths into the service at Boston. Names include Albert Magurn former Concord high school track star and others from Concord East Acton Lincoln Maynard and Maynard area.
Funeral services for Gerome Brush age 66 of Lincoln road Lincoln were held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Dublin NH. Brush was a widely known painter and sculptor who exhibited extensively in Europe and the United States. Surviving are his wife a son three daughters and four sisters.
Sudbury Woman's club executive board will meet at Memorial Forest in South Sudbury on Wednesday September 22 with a noon box lunch. If rain, the gathering moves to Mrs. R C Purdy's home on Dutton Road. Also Sudbury Legion members are invited to an Open Night at the Legion hall same day at 8 p m with officer elections. In other news Hurricane Edna forced Boston and Maine to suspend Central Massachusetts service between Waltham and Clinton. commuters used trains to Waltham and buses to Clinton. Nearby, residents along Post Road watched owners draw gladioli tomato and other crops from a flooded land by boat, a vivid sunset scene over Nobscot.
Concord-Richard Flynn announces the engagement of his daughter Margaret Jane Flynn to Frederick Morse of West Concord son of the late Mr and Mrs Fred Morse. Miss Flynn a Concord High School graduate attending the Massachusetts School of Art Boston dean's list. Morse a Concord High School and Boston College graduate stationed in Germany with the Security Division.
Acton school staff await completion of the Blanchard Auditorium Gymnasium to allow two class periods in physical education. If delayed, outdoor activity could halt and some classes may be suspended. Renovations to the furnace at Acton High School began September 8, with a modern oil burner installation.
Sudbury residents welcomed Miss Emily G Fish back for a social visit last week. She toured Garden Club events and attended a St Elizabeth's Church reception where she was honored with a gold cross, corsage, and a travelling case from Featherland associates. She plans to reside in North Carolina.
Puerto Rico’s impressive Cap itol at San Juan is built of white Georgia marble with Tennessee and Italian marbles used inside, reflecting a grand mix of regional stones.
Kiddie Ranch at Shopper's World Framingham attracts youngsters from surrounding communities with colorful rides and safety features. Featured attractions include a $14,000 Merry-Go-Round and a sea blue mini boat ride, Jet Sky Fighter, and a miniature army Jeep Ride. Attendants wear western costumes as part of the display.
Sudbury audience will gather at Grace Church Framingham for a special anniversary meeting of the Middlesex Mendow District. Morning program at 10 30 includes a three minute history from each church group and unique reports. Luncheon at 12 30 listed by Miss Elizabeth M Walker. Afternoon session at 1 45 invites costumes from 80 50 and 25 years ago with a pageant and music led by Mrs John Whitney MacNeil.
In Hartford Connecticut a boy named Lenny Montimerlo was caught by his mother attempting to oil a sewing machine with glue. The incident was reported by United Press.
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