The guardian., 1951-06-02
W. MEDFORD

Medford's City Manager James
F. Shurtleff, and M e d ford S
Mayor, Frederick T. McDermott,
officially represented this city in
honoring Mrs. Maude Trotter
Steward and the 50th anniver-
sary of the Guardian at Hotel
Lafayette last week. Most Of the
Guardians so years have been
supported and contributed to by
Medfordites in many ways.
Mems Club
Medford and many Medford-
ties observed Memorial Sunday
last week. At Shiloh the Mems
Club presente d an excellent
morning service with Rev. Oscar
Phillips delivering the sermon
and Brother Lawrence Williams
serving as master of ceremonies.
The choir sang and Mr.. Robert
Ingram featured a solo, accom-
panied by pianist, Mrs. Dorothy
Johnson. Many members OF the
club participated and presenta-
ton was made by Brother Roger
Lightfoot. The occasion marked
the sad parting Of William Con-
nors Of Billings, Mont, who,
since the Armed Forces departure
of Warrant Officer Arthur Lassi-
ter has headed the Shiloh Chris
tian Endeavor with all the pep
and enthusiasm that Arthur most
certainly will appreciate. Arthur
started the new and successful
youth program, which Mr.. Con-
nors carried on very well, and
which, this year, led to the first
Shiloh youth basketball league
participation and Medford church
championship. Mr.. Connors now
leaves to accept a Pastorate in
Vermont. incidentally, the Mems
Club also helped initiate the cur
rent trend of Shiloh progress. 1t
was this club which presented
the nationally famous Henry c.
Ellison, b baritone and other
artists in Chevalier auditorium
concert two years ago. The men
also helped encourage the entry
of Shiloh into Medford's church
bowling and basketball leagues.
Other plans call for softball and
horse shoe, golf, and checker
tournament tea ms, perhaps a
boat and fishing club. The Lend
A-Hand Breakfast will be held
June IS. Please send in your
June schedules and news events
now.
Medford Seryicemen
Memorial Services for all Bay
State veterans among all
branches of the Armed Forces,
were held last Sunday at Union
Methodist Church, Boston, spon-
sored by the joint services OF
leading veteran organizations
and war and Gold Star Mothers.
Medfordites who took part IN the
program included committee
chairman. AL Kountze, and pro-
gram soloist, Miss lone Dugger.
Former 93rd division Army chap
lain, James c. Clement, delivered
the Memorial sermon and the
LOYALTY and sacrifice of colored
Americans was lauded by Col.
Ned Gourdin, former commander
of the 372nd Infantry and the
272nd Artillery. The local par
ticipation was natural. Medford
has provided many servicemen
to the Bay State roster Of loyal
Americans, along with those
from Boston and Greater Boston
communities. Medford men have
suffered casualties; many have
been buried with the Colors and
a city park has been named after
a former commander and a Me-
mortal dedicated here to the men
of the community. Local families
TODAY have relatives in all
branches Of the Armed Services,
including the Air Force, Coast
Guard and Marines. A Medtord
mother had FIVE sons in the serv-
ice. another mother gave her son
in battle, several mothers have
lovally served veteran organiza-
tions. one mother directed Army
service clubs for Uncle Sam. The
best Bay State Army band leader
lives in Medford and this small
community gave Uncle Sam five
Army captains during the last
war, and there are five captains
with four in active command to-
dav. and a retired major. Few
Medford men were drafted, most
already belonged to the Guard
or Reserves and many volun-
teered. The Medford service