The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1950-07-01

The annual Field Day on Dug
ger Park will this year feature a
bicycle and tricycle. contest and
boys and girls are advised to visit
the Center Monday, or see Mrs.
Robert Booker today concerning
the rules. Prizes will be award
ed. There will be the usual track
events, softball and baseball,
and, if possible, a Mems Horse
shoe pitching contest. A real
d ance session with Tasker
Crosson and his orchestra will
round out the day. Everyone in
vited. The 1850 Teenage Queen
of the Center was crowned last
week amid royal ceremony fol-
lowed by a semi-formal dance.
Ann Mcdonald was crowne d
queen by Medford's Mayor Bob
HIcDermett, honored guest for
the occasion. The Queens at
PENDANTS included Eleanor Jones,
Henry Houston, Eleanor Jones
and Marie Josey. Ed Christmas
was in charge Of decorations.
This feature is going to be an an
nual event. Mrs. Wilson of Bos-
ton was winner of the portable
radio sponsored by the Aristo
Club, Mrs. Harriet Kelley,
president. The w. Medford Girls
Chorus was awarded second prize
at the North Shore Music Festi-
val sponsored by the Lynn Daily
Item while competing against
100 voice choirs. The Medford
girls are an 18-voice group. Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Chisolm are cele-
brating the birth of baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Alves are
beaming over a baby girl.
Sergeant and Mrs. Eddie An
drews are rejoicing. in the birth
Of a baby boy. And speaking Of
youngsters. Proud parents phoned
us information last week regard
ing the recent Hervey School
Fifth Grade graduation of the
class taught by real American
teacher, Miss Margaret O'Brien,
who considers all youn 6 ters
equal regardless of race or color.
In this graduation class the spe-
cial exercises featured play,
cinderella, in which Christine
Diane Madden and Ger
aid Lambert were among the &C
tors and the music was arranged
by Ronnie FUR. But this isn't
all. The Best Scholar was Louise
and she gave the class
address. Roberta Emmons and
FUR wrote the Glass
History. And Carol Crosson was
the Glass Poet. Wonderful de-
mocracy and representation for
all community parents to be
proud of as indeed they are.
Orchids to Miss O'Brien, who
agrees with us that democracy |
should begin III the classroom.
And last weeks news should
have told about ex-Medfordite
elaine Fisher who graduated
with highest honors from her
Cambridge Jr. High class and
will enter the high school ranks
as one of the most promising
Cambridge students in years, ac-
,ording to her teachers. She was
not only tops in studies, but also
IN dramatic and musical activi-
ties of her class. And what
wonderful proud aunt Elaine
mas living in this city. We think
It's great to see parents and rela-
ives encourage the youngsters in
school.
In tribute to the late Mrs. Sara
v. Schenck, we have another
etter. this time from Mrs. Emma
Sray-Francis of Winthrop St.,
'or % years curator Of the Med
lord Historic Society which we'll
ell you about later. Ray Phillips
ellis us that an intown group,
including himself and Eddie JEFF
iers recently entertained base
oall star Sam Jethro as a house
guest in quiet Countrywide
which Jethro pre-
'ers. Too bad Mr.. Haskins wasn't
here, since he is one of our lead
ng fans. Glad to see Mrs. Bob
Booker up and around after a