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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

7

Maynard Gridders Open Season Against St Mary's Brookline

Maynard High School football fans ready Alumni Field next Sunday afternoon for a 2 p.m. kickoff as Coach Will DeRosa leads a rebuilt Maynard squad against St. Mary's of Brookline in a storied rivalry. Maynard faces injury and inexperience but hopes to upset the pre season favorites with veterans at ends and tackles and a solid backfield. St. Mary's, under new coach Lou Basio, relies on Captain John Shaughnessy and Pat Nee to pace the attack as the teams renew their annual clash dating from last year's 6–0 Maynard win. Fans are urged to attend for the matinee and band performance.

Maynard Will DeRosa St. Mary’s Brookline St. Mary’s Boys Orange and Black Loyals Wdach DeRosa Weigh Ralph Martino Ken O’driscoll Bob Jones Ee Aho Jack West Bo Wattu Fred Chandler Bill Lizzotte Jack White Jim Brooks Jim Luker Larry Armour Jim Fundheim Cece Dave Mullin Lou Basio John Shaughnessy Pat Nee Bruce Warila T. D Alumni Field Maynard Band North Andover Johnson High Hudson Notre Dame Fitchburg Wayland Arunk Robert E. Kelley John C.dolan Z Jr Thileen State Armory Martin S. Yauga

Sudbury School Open House and Fall Activities

The Sudbury school hosts an Open House on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. with a 4:30 station service. Regional School Committee and PTA sponsor. the event includes student guides and a reception. The Regional High School Committee welcomed faculty and parents at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln on Sept. 9.

P.T.S.A Drumfin Farm Lincoln The Audubon Society

Pigskin Picks for Local Readers

Waltham picks and forecasts for the week through Saturday include Arlington over Somerville Medford over Watertown and Belmont over Lexington. Other matchups include Marlboro over Shrewsbury Wakefield over Reading Lowell over Peabody and Brookline over Weymouth with multiple Saturday games noted.

Waltham Arlington Somerville Medford Watertown Wellesley Prichard Needham Norwood Malden Leominster Nashua Winchester Concord Belmont Lexington Maynard St. Mary’s Marlboro Shrewsbury Woburn Swampscott Wakefield Reading

Thomases Win Multiple Prizes at Brockton Fair

Concord reports Edward Westford Road and daughter Jane Thomases winning several prizes at Brockton Fair Sunday. Emerald Prophet took third in open fine harness and second in amateur fine horses. Blythe Miss placed second in saddle horses under 15.2 hands and second in a $200 three gaited stake. Jane Thomases also placed fourth in pony under saddle while Red Sky at Night and Saltbox Prophecy earned top spots in other classes.

Concord Thomases Edward Westford Road Jane Brockton Fair Emerald Prophet Blythe Miss D S Saltbox Prophecy

Long Distance Return Of Banded Finch Records 18560 Mile Path

A female purple finch banded in Wolfboro New Hampshire on 17 1984 was killed in Clarkeville Texas on December 28 1955. Ralph G Carpenter head of the New Hampshire fish and game reports this as the longest distance return among 10000 banded since 1923 at 18560 miles.

Concord N H Wolfboro N. H Clarkeville Texas Fish and Game Department Ralph G. Carpenter

Acton Weekly School Menu Highlights

The Acton school week menu lists meals from Monday to Friday. Items include buttered rolls, vegetables, milk, and desserts with specific dishes such as Frankfort on buttered roll and tuna a la King on buttered toast.

Acton Frankfort

Lyons Exits Redskins After Exhibitions Tryouts

West Concord resident West Concord Richard F. Lyons former Piedmont Bowling co captain at Concord High and last year V M I grid captain returned home after a Redskins tryout. He played in several exhibition games and was cut when an Notre Dame all American, just out of the Army, arrived to resume play. Lyons is son of the Reformat ory Deputy Supt and Mrs James J Lyons 238 Commonwealth avenue.

West Concord Richard F. Lyons Concord High Washington Redskins Notre Dame Lyons Reformatory James J. Lyons Commonwealth Avenue

K of C Holds Indoor Outing at Tynsborough Country Club

Despite rain on Sunday the K of C and families held their annual outing indoors at Tynsborough Country Club. Box lunches were provided by members and refreshments were available. Committee members included Grand Knight Leon J. Moreau and several others.

Concord K. of C Tynsborough Country Club Leon’ J. Moreau Robert Donaghey Lawrence Dwyer Leon Moreau, Jr Philps Carrigan Ee McArdle David Murphy BR. O'Malley Robert Hunstack

Stow School Elections And Insurance Reminder

Stow School notes remind parents to return the envelope for next year’s student insurance by Monday. Senior High elected officers with Russell Lawrence as president and David Kinsley as vice president. Junior Sophomore and Freshman classes also chose presidents and officers. School nurse equipment updates and a dental hygienist visit prompted slips for parents to sign.

Russell Lawrence David Kinsley Virginia Joki Secretar Albert Erkkinen Lauri Katvala Francis Pugsley David Witherbee Linda Scott Ralph Herrick Ann O’toole Jeffery Howe Mary Ann Terro Judy Kinsley Lorna Clarke Leah Malmberg Ed Bigelow Carl Patterson Karen Katvala John Jarvi Richard Tervo Vellamo Ojalehto Marion Holden Hale High School Miss Holden

Family fight for Muskegon GOP state seat

In Muskegon Michigan the August 7 primary pits Wen dell S Holcomb against his wife Minite Holcomb for the Republican nomination in the second district state representative race.

Muskegon, Mich ULP Muskegon County Wendell S. Holcomb Republican Committee Minite

Muffin Tin Snacks For Bedbound Children

Bedbound children receive snack service using muffin tins to hold carrot sticks sugar cookies and finger foods labeled as sandmeries. Caregivers prepare small portions allowing easy handling for ill children in bed.

Police Blotter At Concord Details Local Incidents

Concord police report a Carlisle woman declared missing then found within an hour. A disturbance on Edinbrook road ends with an escort to the town limits after a man and a woman argued. A new alarm at Harvard Trust Co. and a cement-post collision on Main street are noted. Several speeding and bus-violation arrests are summarized with upcoming court dates.

Concord John Parnell West Street Carlisle Charles F. Boardman Ralph PF. Thomas Ralph Thileen Edinbrook Road Boston Harvard Trust Company Mill Dam Robert Bowser Main Street Domenic Pagario Thomas

Boy Scout News Sudbury Elects Leaders for Camporee

The Sudbury Boy Scout meeting at the Congregational Church on September 13 drew about 40 boys. Tommy Kelly led opening exercises and Grant Boughton read minutes. Camporee set for October 5-6 at Ross's farm in Berlin with Post 13 explorers in charge. new Senior Patrol Leaders Paul Mahoney and Joseph Bisson. Patrol Leaders Otter, Ferolito, Seagull, Dicky e son, Flaming Arrow, CurrangooCoo, Kelly, Ranther, Casella, Fox, Migs Eagle, Cutter. New recruits include Jim Austin and others. Green Bar to meet at Scoutmaster’s house. Major dates: September 27 Father’s Night, October 4 Court of Honor, October 5-6 Camporee.

Sudbury Congregational Church Tommy Kelly Grant Boughton Ross Berlin Paul Mahoney Joseph Bisson Otter Jack Ferolito Seagull Dicky Eeson Flaming Arrow Tommy Currang Ranther Tommy Casella Fox Bill Migs Eagle Roger Cutler Jim Austin Richard Harlow Francis Richard Alfred McCoy Robert MacLean Robert Jennette William Giblin Ernest Osgood Charles Cutler David Tucker

Pre School Opens in Sudbury Under Mrs Schmalz

Sudbury Co-Operative Pre School opened on Monday September 17 for the Kindergarten Group with 20 enrollments under the direction of Mrs Jane Schmalz. She is a graduate of Immaculate College and has teaching experience in South Carolina and at Redcote School. Mrs June Spiller remains co director and will lead the nursery group with 12 enrollments starting Tuesday September 18.

Sudbury Sudbury Co- Operative Jane Schmalz Scmalz Immaculate College Pennsylvania South Carolina Sadbury Redcote Ton June Spiller

Meadowlarks Misidentified as Larks Reclassified

A reader note clarifies meadowlarks are not true larks and belong to the blackbird family, correcting a common misidentification.

Changes Extend Social Security for Disabled Children After 18

The amended law allows certain disabled children to receive monthly benefits beyond age 18 if totally disabled before 18, with eligibility tied to the parent's entitlement for old age or survivors benefits. Benefits continue while disability remains, and a work record is not required. The provision acknowledges dependents who must be supported after 18.

Congress Ans

New Registrations Begin On Friday Action

E Teile announces dates for new voter registrations. Friday times are 7 to 9 at Seasth Acton, 9 p.m. at West Acton Fire Station, and October 5 from 12 noon to 10 p.m. at the Town Hall.

E. Teile Seasth Acton West Acton

Keech Installed as New Minister at West Acton Baptist Church

Rev. William T. Keech begins duties as minister of West Acton Baptist Church succeeding Rev. Ronald H. Noble who moves to St. John New Brunswick. Keech, from Tilton NH and Hopkinton NH churches, is Brown 1948 Andover Newton 1952 trained. He and wife Joan Lyell live at 604 Massachusetts Ave with three daughters. The parish, founded 1846, is the town’s only Protestant church in West Acton, and Keech invites community participation.

West Acton William T. Keech Ronald H. Noble St. John New Brunswick Keech West Actor Cynthia Ruth Shirley Massachusetts Avenue

Seniors Hold Magazine and Paper Drives in Acton Roxborough

The class of 1957 canvasses Acton and Roxborough to sell magazines aiming for $3000 in sales to boost their treasury by $600. They plan a weekend paper drive with trucks and seniors collecting old newspapers and magazines to fund a Washington D.C. trip during spring vacation.

Acton Roxborough Washington, D.C

Retirement tips for families on social security benefits

The notice explains when to contact the social security office after September 1956 and outlines earliest payments for disabled children. It notes backdating of up to 12 months for applications, and where to see a local representative in Marlborough, Concord, and Maynard. It also mentions farm workers and a tip from the Alabama Extension Service on cleaning silverware with boiled potato water.

Social Security Waltham District Marlborough Cee Concord Post Maynard Town House Alabama Extension Service

Design in Flower Arrangement Delights Sudbury Club

Sudbury Garden Club meetup at Lower Town Hall featured guest speaker Mrs Mark A Werman. The Federation judge demonstrated fall arrangements using unique vessels, discussed height texture color and proportion, and showed center of interest techniques with flora and unusual props.

Sudbury Sudbury Garden Club Sudbury Lower Mark A. Werman Federation Federation of Garden Clibs Horticultural Hall Heaven Man Earth Impor Elwyn C. Williams

Lincoln Paternal Birth Announces First Child Douglas Harvey

Mr and Mrs Carroll S Harvey Jr announce the birth of their son Douglas Madison Harvey on September 17 at the Richardson House in Boston. Grandparents are Carroll S Harvey of Dover and R W Tunnell of Lincoln, with family visiting from Virginia road.

Carroll S. Harvey, Jr Judith Tunnell Conant Road Douglas Madison Harvey Richardson House Boston Carroll S. Harvey Dover R. W. Tunnell Lincoln U.S. Army Germany Alfred Mello Mary Neville Bedford Alfred, Jr Mello Agnes Catherine Neville Virginia Road Major Mello Air Force Little , Arkansas M.lt North Lincoln

Birthday Coincidence Highlighted By Meridian Doctor

In Meridian Mississippi Dr Gus A Rush delivers a son to Mr and Mrs James W Williams and notes the birth on his own birthday. Williams adds the baby’s birth falls on the father’s birthday as well. The report also mentions bauxite as residual material from weathered aluminum ore with aluminum oxide content.

Meridian Miss Gus A. Rush James W. Williams Williams

Fingold and MacRae Lead in State Race Totals Revealed

Partial results show Fingold and MacRae each leading in a state tally with Fingold receiving 695 votes for councillor and MacRae 466 for representative. Early returns indicate Republicans ahead while Democrats trail with Martin winning lieutenant governor race support around 824 votes. The fragments also mention 979 total and 80 in some district.

Christian A G Cillor A M. MacRae Martin Richard 1. Tham

Atlas Powder magazine case in Delaware proceeds

A September publication records a legal notice regarding a property or item associated with Atlas Powder. The notice references a location near Bradley Cine in Vina Earle and involves a sum of 80 000 pounds of mite and 500 pol caps, with names including Fletchér and Robert.

Legal A The Atlas Dela Fletchér Bradley Cine Vina Earle

Public hearing notes on storage license request

A public hearing on a storage license for two gasoline on Great Road was held by Joseph A. A. The fire zoning authority endorsed the license. John R Earl signed.

Aseph A Joseph A. A John R Earl

Selectmen Set Bid Date for Fuel Oil Project

Officials schedule a public bid reading Tuesday at the Building Ma to review specifications for a fuel oil project. The board will reserve the right to accept or reject bids and set a May 5 reading time.

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