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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

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Sudbury Grange Panel Discusses Youth Problems

Sudbury Grange held a Tuesday evening panel on youth guidance and development. Speakers included Mrs J Carrell Morris moderator, Mrs Charles Lee Waterstreet Saxonville, Sudbury Police Chief John F McGovern, and Paul Volk athletic director.

Sudbury Sudbury Grange J. Carrell Morris Charles Lee Waterstreet Saxonville State Grange John F. McGovern Paul Volk Lee McGovern

Bedford Grange Plans Minstrel Show for April 21

Bedford Grange plans an April 21 minstrel show in the new high school auditorium with an additional rehearsal listed Sunday at Town Hall. At the last meeting Associate Officers Night featured reps from Westford Lexington Lincoln Ayer Waltham Scituate, with special entertainment and refreshments. Members were invited to Maynard Grange on April 5 and Canton Grange on May 15.

Bedford Bedford Grange Town Hall Grange Westford Lexington Lincoln Ayer Waltham Scituate Maynard Grange Cton Grange

Trabucco Graduates as State Trooper in Mass.

Concord resident Frank J. Trabucco of Belknap Street joined 45 others in graduating from the Massachusetts State Police Training School. Brig. Gen. Otis M. Whitney spoke at the ceremony. Trabucco, a wartime veteran who served in the Far East and Korea, previously worked at the Concord Post Office and played basketball at Concord High School.

Concord Frank J. Trabucco Belknap Street Massachusetts State Police Training School Otis’m. Whitney State Commissionat of Public Safety fPrabucco Concord High School Concord Post Office U. S. Army Far East Korea

Goat trade goes full circle in Wakefield exchange

In Wakefield Nebraska Guy Craemer advertised trading for anything including goats and more. Art Doescher traded a goat for tractor oil filters and Craemer then swapped the goat for a piano.

Wakefield Neb Guy .Craemer Art Doescher Craemer

Sudbury Players Stage Lo and Behold May 4 5

Sudbury preparations for the spring production Lo and Behold with gala plans for May 4 and 5. Bonnie Mary Griffin and Judy Weis headline the cast with five male newcomers noted for rave notices. Philip Ledger stars as Milo Alcott. Wait Hess debuts. Chet Purdy is the villain. Eric Stromstedt plays the young lawyer.

Sudbury Sudbury Players Bonnie ’Mary Griffin Judy Weis Philip Ledger Milo Alcott Wait Hess Connec Sudsbury Chet Purdy Eric Stromsted

Miss Cutter to Speak on Gardens at D.A.R. Meeting

Concord Old Concord Chapter of the D.A.R. will hold a regular meeting at Colonial Inn on Saturday at 2 15 p.m. Regent Mrs. Wendell P. Raymond will preside and Miss Edna Cutter will be the guest speaker on the subject Gardens. Tea will be served.

Concord Old Concord D.A.R Colonial Inn Wendell P. Raymond Edna Cutter

World tour offers Wisconsin students credit gain

Whitewater State College will run a world tour for credits with 26 signed up and 55 seats left on a chartered plane. The $1700 program visits Newfoundland Portugal Spain North Africa Greece Egypt Israel Iran Pakistan India Thailand the Philippines Hong Kong Japan and Hawaii, earning two to six credits.

Whitewater Wis Whitewater State College Clay J. Daggett Newfoundland Portugal Spain N. Africa Greece Egypt Israel Iran Pakistan India Thailand Philippines Hong Kong Japan Hawaii

Average US motorist travels about 7 800 miles yearly

The typical driver in the United States covers roughly 7 800 miles in a year. The figure reflects common driving patterns across regions and seasons, illustrating overall vehicle usage levels nationwide.

United States

Wayland Historical Society to Feature Lydia Maria Child

The Wayland Historical Society meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Wayland Public Library to discuss Lydia Maria Child who lived in Wayland 1852 to 1880 and wrote the first New England historical novel. Isabel and Robert Wight chair a committee including Mrs. Charles Morgan and others as they note Child’s anti slavery activity and her Thanksgiving poem passages.

Sudbury Wayland Historical Society Wayland Public Lydia Maria Child Wayland Isabel Robert Wight Charles Morgan Edward ‘Scanlon Elizabeth Raymond Mabel S. Draper

Petersons Welcome Second Child Terry Gordon

Mr and Mrs F Wallace Peterson of South Lincoln announce the birth of their second child and first son Terry Gordon on April 2 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph H Peterson of Concord and Mr and Mrs Thomas T Giles of South Lincoln. Great grandmother is Mrs Frank Peterson of Arlington formerly of Concord.

Lincoln F. Wallace Peterson Mary Giles South Great Road South Lincoln Terry Gordon Emerson Hospital Peterson Concord Ralph H. Peterson Thomas T. Giles Frank Peterson Arlington

D A R Chapter Meeting Set for April 12

The Capt. Isaac Davis Chapter D A R will hold its monthly meeting in Acton Center Town hall on Thursday April 12 at 8 o clock. Regent Miss Enid M Sadley will preside. Colored slides will be shown by William Boyce with hostesses Mrs Hugh Hodgen and Mrs Albert Braman.

Acton Center Isaac Davis D.A.R Town Hall Enid M. Sadley William Boyce Hugh Hodgen Albert Braman

Bedford Easter Egg Hunt Postponed to April 28

The Bedford Recreation Committee delays the annual Easter egg hunt due to heavy snow. The event is rescheduled for Saturday April 28 at 11 30 a.m. on the school grounds. Further details will be announced.

Bedford Bedford Recreation Committee

Concord High Baseball Looks For Replacements In Infirmary

Concord High opens indoor drills as pitchers and catchers report. Coach Walter Carew seeks replacements for Dave Bouchard and Dick Goyette while John McKenzie returns as the lone veteran pitcher. Possible contributors include Dick Thompson, Bill Siekman, Bob Gray, and Paul Josephson. catchers considered are Bill Monsen, Tony Rizzitano, and Richard Patonen, with Al Daugherty possibly returning to catcher. Infield and outfield appear set. the team aims for a strong season with a few breaks.

Concord Walter Carew Dave Bouchard Dick Goyette John McKenzie J.V Dick Thompson Bill Siekman Bob Gray Paul Josephson Bill Monsen Tony Rizzitano Richard Patonen al Daugherty Concord High

Local notices and civic updates from Carlisle and Lowell

Carlisle hosts guests of Mrs Blaisdell and confirms Needham firm E J Bleiler awarded a 50 HP 10 000 lb gasoline engine powered grader contract within 6000. Easter services at First Religious Society and polio inoculations at Grange Hall noted. Real estate transfer recorded in Lowell and a planning board hearing set for Nilson property subdivision at Union Hall Friday night.

Edward J. Clark E. J. Bleiler Company Needham Needham Company Morrisey Burlington Planning Board Rnight Union Hall Nilson Property East Henry B. Hosmer

Local Woman Annie G MacMillan Dies at 91 in Sudbury

Annie G. MacMillan of Howestreet died March 31 at 91. Widow of Gideon K. MacMillan, born in Calais Maine, she lived in Sudbury 28 years and is survived by son Douglas G. MacMillan of Sudbury and a grandson. Services were April 4 at 2 p.m. at W A Twombly Funeral Home with Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. officiating. Burial in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.

Sudbury Annie G. MacMillan Howestreet Gideon K. MacMillan Calais Maine Douglas G. MacMillan W. A. Twombley Robert K. Jones, Jr Sudbury Methodist Church Mount Feake Cemetery Waltham

Easter Services Mark Lincoln Churches

Local churches in Lincoln hosted Easter Sunday services with revivals and Holy Communion. First Parish featured Rev. Marvin Styron preaching Easter Assurances and Challenge as Mrs. Edward MacLeod from Lincoln and others attended via parish events.

Charles ‘Marvin Styron Thomas W.mcgrath Concord

Audubon to Open Hatheway School of Conservation

The Massachusetts Audubon Society announces the Louise Ayer Hatheway School of Conservation at Crumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary on Route 117 will open soon. The facility aims to educate visitors on conservation and local wildlife.

The Massachusetts Audubon Society Louise Ayer Hatheway

Ella Davison Dies in Sudbury Hospital

Sudbury mourns the death of Ella Frye Davison widow of William Ethan Davison former Sudbury First Chief. She died Friday at Baker Memorial Hospital after two months illness. Burial in Mount Auburn. funeral at Sudbury Methodist Church. Survivors include son William E Davison daughter Lillian Haynes and two grandchildren.

Sudbury Ella (Frye) Davison William Ethan Davison Davison Baker Memorial Hospital Cambridge Jeph Frye Abigail (Corbett) Ye

Bedford Church Campaign Drives 55 000 Wing Appeal

The Bedford campaign to raise fifty five thousand dollars for a new wing at the Church of Christ Congregational continues with Raymond Scheublin as general chairman. The Bedford Community Woman's Club luncheon at Colonial Country Club in Lynnfield included an executive board meeting and a program by Dorothy and Her Hats. Dawn Damon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Damon, underwent an appendectomy at Emerson Hospital. The Easter sunrise service was held in the church sanctuary due to heavy snow with a choral group led by Mrs Charles Schwerin. Kendall Tucker, born March 21 at Emerson Hospital to Mr and Mrs John A Smith of 64 Roberts Drive. Polio inoculations continue in local schools with classes scheduled through the month. Arthur L Mc Manus and wife announce the birth of a second son on March 25 at Emerson Hospital.

Church of Christ, Congregational Bedford Raymond Scheublin Bedford Community Woman’s Club Colonial Country Club Lynnfield Dorothy Charles Schwerin John A. Smith Roberts Drive Kendall Tucker Emerson Hospital

Gradeski Engagement Linked to Khoury in Bangor

Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Gradeski of Sandypond road announced the engagement of their daughter Marie T. Gradeski to Ernest K. Khoury Jr. of Bangor. Marie, a Concord High and Burdette College graduate, was active in Phi Epsilon Sigma and St. Joseph's Church groups. Ernest, UMaine graduate, served as a lieutenant in the U S Army and led Battery A of the 514th AAA Battalion. a Shrine member. The couple plans a spring wedding.

Lincoln Adam J. Gradeski Sandypond Road Marie T. Gradeski Ernest K. Khoury Bangor Maine Lincoln Grange Khoury University of Maine U.S. Army Anah Temple Shrine

Infant Baptized at Home in Acton

Infant Mathew Priest, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Priest of 160A Central Street, was baptized Sunday March 25 at home by Rev David Thompson of the Congregational Church South Acton. Mathew born March 5. his sister marked a birthday party the same day, now three years old.

West Acton Matthew Forrest Priest Clarence Priest Central Street David Thompson Congregational Church South Acton Mathew

Federations Talk and Scholarship Plans Highlight Meeting

Sudbury members gather Thursday as the Federation club outlines future events. Massachusetts speakers including Mrs E Sohier and Mrs Lori Man address scholarship goals and cultural topics from Beacon Music.

Sudbury.tate Treas Joseph Liamentarian Cidental E. Sohier Massachusetts Loriman MSFWC Beacon Music Hardy Massachusetts Dent

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