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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1960
Page
8
Acton Lions Club will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Acton Center Women's Clubhouse with President Paul M McPherson presiding. Plans for the annual fall light bulb campaign will be outlined. Local officers attended the district meeting at Lynn Thursday night.
Saturday night the Catholic Women's Club and the new Ladies Sodality plan a bean supper at the new rectory of St Irene's with two seatings at 5 30 and 6 30 A reception for the new pastor Reverend Paul H Doherty will be held at this time Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for youth will be held Friday at 7 p m and may continue each week on Saturdays
Bedford reports Cardinal Cushing will dedicate the new St Michael's Church on Concord road with blessing of the building laying of the cornerstone a brief address and benediction starting at 6 30 p m The main altar was consecrated earlier by Rt Rev Robert J Sennett and a dialogue mass followed The Sunday mass schedule begins at 6 30 8 10 11 and 12 noon with an 11 a m mass newly announced by Rev Harold F McDermott.
Sudbury Wednesday parents of Sudbury J H S students will follow the pupils’ daily schedules to meet teachers and inspect building improvements. Parents should pick up schedules in the gym lobby from 7 30 p m with the meeting starting at 7 45 p m promptly. A social hour will follow the classroom visitation.
Mr and Mrs Richard C Ling announce the birth of a daughter Natalie Pirrello in Sudbury. The couple receive congratulations from family and friends as they celebrate the new arrival.
Ter Lu cinda Ann was born at Frami m Union Hospital on September 18. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pirrello and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Ling of Sudbury. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Floridia of Sudbury and Mrs. Mary Pirrello of Dedham.
Additional registration times are set for Sudbury residents. Town Hall hours run 7 to 9 p m on October 6 and 5 30 to 9 p m on October 7 the final day of registration. The Sudbury Drug will also offer Oct 6 7–9 p m and Oct 7 5–10 p m. Paper notes include promotion for U S savings bonds.
The Concord-Girl Scout rummage sale will be held Saturday October 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the State Armory. Co chairs Mrs Curtis Billings and Edward Stanley report a bigger event with abundant donations and steady prices not affected by inflation.
Adolph A Baker Jr of Rochester appears to have combined religious duties with modern technology in his role as acting interim minister, signaling an innovative approach to church leadership.
Acton regional high school hosted a successful Athletic Association dance in the cafeteria. Principal Raymond J. Grey announced that warning cards will be issued Monday to students with academic problems and urged parents to contact the school with questions.
A standard poodle named Robins Brook Radiant won best in show and best dog 12 months and over at the Eastern Dog Club puppy match held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard S West Norm Beverly. The owner is Mr and Mrs Charles L J Noble of Lowell Road. The dog received the West Perpetual Trophy named after George Saitonstall West. Vice President Charles Miles of Dover led the 1961 show. John G Webb of Old Road to Wine Acre Corner is club president.
A Sunday rose prayer at Union Evangelical expressed gratitude for newborns to Delbert Han cock and James Waugh families and a girl to Norman Whelden. Richard Allen Scraggs was baptized. A youth retreat departs Groton Wood at 10 30 Saturday led by Mr and Mrs Kendrick Bushnell Mr and Mrs Robert Mong and Rev and Mrs Eugene Satson.
Edwards-Quimby Post 284 will hold its next meeting Tuesday at 8 pm in the new legion home. Commander Carroll M. Feltus, re-elected, will preside. Plans for installation later in the month. Mrs Kay Nedza installed officers in Maiden and will go to Stoneham on Saturday for a similar program.
Sudbury senior Laura Pullen of Bouve Tufts University conducts practice teaching at regional. She visits each Tuesday and Thursday morning to assist Miss Louise Roberts in physical education classes and will continue throughout the year.
Government appeal urges citizens to invest in United States Savings Bonds to support national development. Campaign stresses low risk, fixed returns, and patriotic involvement, outlining purchase channels and eligibility.
Extension news notes hardy chrysanthemums now visible in garden centers and florists. Mums bloom from bud to late fall after frost, with colors from every part of the rainbow and forms from single to pompoms. Plant in well drained soil, water during dry spells, and use insecticide fungicide as needed.
The Home Extension Service will run October holiday workshops across four centers. The sessions promise inexpensive ideas for holiday foods and decorations suitable for gifts and family enjoyment. Dates include Oct 4 Framingham at Worcester Gas & Light Co, Oct 5 Lowell at Lowell Gas Co, Oct 7 at another center.
Stow residents and nearby neighbors await a Saturday food sale to support the Republican Town Committee. The event runs 1 to 5 p.m. in the Town Hall with home cooked foods and beverages for a small charge. Proceeds fund upcoming election work, with pickup arrangements available by calling Stillman Priest or Miss Hazel Moore.
Acton Grange will hold its next meeting on November 11 at the Acton Center Firehouse with new officers to be announced. Middlesex Central Pomers plans a meeting in Maynard on October 19. Sympathy is extended to Rev. Robert E. Burt on the death of his father. Church choirs rehearse today at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal and Holy Communion is set for 8 a.m. next Sunday. Former Town Clerk Harlan E. Tuttle of Main Street has been a patient at Baker Memorial Hospital.
Fragmented notes discuss storing ripe tomatoes in cool humid conditions and using mature fruits for pickles or pies. Mentions signs of maturity and color changes from green to red, and hints at refrigeration for short term storage.
Richard Buzzell, longtime leader of Troop 1 for five years, is now in charge at Evel Hall with Alan Fergus assisting as art teacher. The group, about 1 member per troop, operates across scattered locales in Mountain region with varied temperatures.
The National Board notes a rise in arson convictions in 1958. A total of 282 cases were adjudicated nationwide with numerous writers involved in investigations and claims, highlighting increased enforcement and eligibility concerns.
Concord Department of Public Utilities has scheduled a hearing on October 6 at the State House to rule on the B and M Railroad petition to cancel additional trains. The affected inbound to Boston No 50 at 5 20 a m Monday through Friday would be canceled between Fitchburg and Boston. Train No 54 at 7 15 a m daily except Sunday would be canceled Saturday between Fitchburg and Boston. Train No 56 at 7 25 a m daily would be canceled Monday through Friday.
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