Canadian Defense Shift Prompts U S Fleet Reliance Plan
Canada plans to rely on the United States fleet amid a new defense program announced by Ian Mackenzie, Canada’s defense minister. The move signals a pivot from traditional commitments as Mackenzie portrays a broader shift in national defense strategy while discussing relations with Britain and the Far East.
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Biam
Japan
Russia
England
Singapore
Atusaka
Ian Mackensie
Canada
United States
Paul V. McNutt
Commission of the
Philippines
Far East
Mackenzie
Vancouver
University of Edin
Wells Hall remembered as devoted educator in Concord
Minnie Coolidge Moore honors Wells J A Hall, praising his thirty one years leading Concord schools. Tributes from Payson Smith Elizabeth Pope and others note his public service, child focused ideals, and lasting impact on Massachusetts education. He held state and national positions and emphasized enduring school practice over fads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells J A. Hall
Bos
New York
Payson Smith
Concord
Elizabeth ‘Pope
Bridgewater Normal College
Massachusetts
Bridgewater
Wellesley
Wells Hall
Mafiy Imon
National Education Association
Hall
Minnie Coolidge Moore
Wells A Hall Funeral Service and Closing Honors
Flags at half mast and town closures marked the funeral for Wells A Hall held at Bitar Congregational Church. Teachers and school department staff joined Concord town officials and state attendees as pallbearers led honors for the late treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells A. Hall
Benjamin A. Will
Variane
Concord
Leon & Iosa
Schoore Milton K
Oesene Ion Harvey ‘Wheelerchool
Oun
J. J. Ibis
Tery A
Ee Einen Oe A. M
Mr. Hall
Thoreau Group Meeting at Payson True’s
The Thoreau Group will meet at Mrs. B Payson True’s, 10 Wood, on Sunday April 17 at 8 p.m. to begin discussion of the ideas from the book When.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau Group
B ‘Payson True
Wood
Mrs Ben L Wilken Returns Home From California Visit
Mrs. Ben L Wilken returned to her home after a recent visit to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben L. Wilken
California
Warren will contest reveals struck residuary name
In Middlesex Probate Court a contest over George A. Warren's will shows a residuary beneficiary name struck out in red ink after execution. Warren died December 13, 1996, and testimony indicates the clause concerning burial and avoidance of death notification was altered. Witnesses describe an all typed will reviewed by attorney J William Byron who confirmed its legality despite the strikeout. The residuary legatees now listed are Hattie A Warren Butman and Rustus Warren. a hospital conversation and later examination place the alteration around the time of Warren’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Warren
Middlesex
Warren
Siphe
Hattie Hoar Warea
Sleepy Hollow
Concord
Mass
J. William Byron
Hma
Concord High School student wins Madame Curie book award
Forty essays were submitted by juniors and seniors from Concord High School. Alice Irby, a West Concord senior, was chosen to receive the Madame Curie prize for essay excellence, awarded by Mrs Bhen F Core and Mrs Stanwood K Bolton based on committee judgment.
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Concord
Voice
Bhen F.corey Aig
Stanwood K. Bolton
Sala Torty
Alice Irby
West Concord
Choisen
Madame Curie
Eve Curie
Irby
Concord-The Canal Orchestra Announces Spring Concert
Members of the Concord-The Canal ensemble invite the public to an annual evening concert on April 27. Rehearsals show they create music for pleasure but emphasize real study and hard work making the time valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iesday Evening
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Subscriptions for Child Welfare Fund
Concord Legion Auxiliary promotes magazine subscriptions and renewals to support its child welfare program. A representative visits Publish Street with details of a year’s plan and membership efforts led by Mary C. Borges and others to raise funds.
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Concord American Legion Auxiliary
Poem Fragment Linked to Hall Publication Requests
The fragmentary verses mention Eek Welle A Hall and note limited space prevented full publication. Readers had many requests to print the piece this week. The text hints at prior thoughts and a belief about illness and belief, with references to a 24 rand mini and other scattered lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hall
Eric
Dr David Bott Clark University Speaker at Rotary Meeting
Dr. Potter spoke to Concord Rotary about an Arctic expedition aboard the Gloucester schooner Gertrude Thebault detailing Eskimo strain studies and migration zones. The ship ran aground in a low tide leaving equipment damaged and film largely spoiled. moving pictures impressed a long audience despite brevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
David Bott
Clark University
Cocordian
Ne Inn Rotarya
Colonal Inn
Gloucester
Gertrude
Thebault
Arctic Circle
Saas Land
Installation of Exalted Ruler for local lodge concludes ceremony
Joseph A. Maxcone of Strawberry Hill was installed as exalted ruler of a local lodge at Bits Hall. Past District Deputy Michael O'Connor of Watham served as installing officer with Walter J. Avery assisting. Retiring exalted ruler and others were recognized. berths and refreshments followed the ceremony.
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Concord
Joseph A. Maxcone
Strawberry Hill
Road
Oe Lodge of
Dies
Bits’ Hall
Michael ‘O'Connor
Watham
Walter J. Avery
Stane Janes
D. Berments
Mr. Macone
Birth Announcement for Arie Jeanette
Arie Jeanette born April 4 at Baker Mecacat Hospital. Family notes the newborn’s arrival and extends thanks to medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arie
Jeanette
Baker Mecacat Hospital
Mrs Merrill Downs Rites Held in Winterport Maine
Funeral services were held Thursday in Winterport Maine for Mrs J Vey Merrill Downs wife of the late Peter. She had served as Director of Teacher Training at Westfield State Teachers College and lived in Concord. Mrs Downs was active in the Woman's Club and taught Adult American Classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Winterport
Maine
J. Vey
Merrill Jen Ix Downs
Peter Ie
Ie ‘Maaliar
Westfield State Teachers Col Valle
Merrill
Saher ‘Woman's Club
Easter Drama Promises Traditional Return by Concord Parish
First Parish Church in Concord presents an Easter drama on Easter afternoon at four o'clock in the parish house. Written for the school by Allen French it draws on the Gospels for action and dialogue. Actors reprise roles from last year with Thelma True Joan Mer Shirley Brown Botey and others in key parts. The production features military-like costumes and a staged fight to heighten realism.
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Concord
Allen French
Peter Comins
Caidphas
Teddy Daniels
Pilate
Three
Chip hosts annual Spring pearl club-house gathering
Community event highlights Chip Macone at the club-house Thursday evening. Residents joined for the spring get-together, with familiar faces and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riege W. Macone-mone
Chip
Thoreday
Firefighters battle brush blaze that scorched multiple acres
A brush fire threatening homes was fought by local fire crews on the scene. The blaze burned over several acres before containment. No injuries reported. responders worked from dawn through afternoon to prevent spread.
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Om Aion
Anes
Bat Ling
Boston Seek Show Adds Helen Blanchard Cast
Readers learn Miss Helen Blanchard has been added to the cast of the Boston Seek show as part of a friend of Ps Ese. The piece notes her home made short wave design and the title of the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blanchard
Ps. Ese
Seee
Aesi
Funeral services for Francis B. Shepley held at Concord home
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2 90 for Francis B. Shepley who died Tuesday April 6 at his Monurent ment street residence in Concord. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Born January 6 in Fitchburg to Stephen and Martha Shepley, he attended Harvard and spent 63 years in New England railroads, retiring last July after 81 years as treasurer of the Lomont and Massachusetts company. Survived by his widow Charlotte Allen Shepley, a son John, and a daughter Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Monurentment Street
Francis B. Shepley
Sleppy
Hollow Cemetery
Mr. Shepley
Fitchburg
Stephen
Martha i Ve Shepley
Harvard’ University
New England
Lomont and Massachusetts Company
Ton and Maine
Charlotte Allen Shepley
John Shepley
Ruth Shepley
Concord Maynard High School Baseball Lineup Set
Concord Maynard High School opens at Emerson Playground with a tentative lineup listing Wilkie as pitcher, Dan Callahan or Ray Forcier catching, Bob Mara at first, Robert Macone at second, Jessyck Charles Maloney at third, Herb Symes in left, Joe Maraoe in center, John Grant in right, with Sit ta nson and Dan ma noted among infield/outfield positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord-Maynard
Emerson Playground
Apri Concord
Wilkie
Dan Callahan
Tank demonstrations planned at Town Farm site
The town selects land off Walden Street near the brook the water hole for tank demonstrations. 4H groups plan coronations by platoons and radio and flag controlled activities under Blain of the 66th Infantry who inspected the site and approved it. The parade route on return from the North Bridge will be altered to pass Walden Street and the Waterhole before returning to the Playground.
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Walden
CO. Blain
66Th Infantry
U.S. Aw
Walden Street
Aternate
Concord Mrs Louis Sohier Elected President
Mrs Louis A Sohier was elected president at the annual meeting held in the afternoon. The retiring president Mrs Alexander C Peters served two years. Officers chosen include Mrs Walter Whitman vice president Mrs W Verrill secretary Mrs Eliott Howard treasurer and Mrs Ralph Holden and Mrs Charles Tolman as directors. A fruit and flower mission was planned to begin the first Monday in June for four months. Tea was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
iMrs
Louis
A. Sohier
Rging
Ene
Alexander
Iit
Acruit
Gohier
Walter G Whitman
Wloye Verrill
Eliott Howard
Ralph Holden
Charles ’ Tolman
Concord Musical Club Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
Mrs H B Little was reelected president at the Concord Musical Club annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Lee Walter's home. Charles E Brown chosen president emeritus, with Seabury T Short as vice president Roger D Swaim secretary and Samuel Merwin treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
B. Little
Concord Musical Club
Lee Walter
K. Shaw
Charles
E Brown
Seabury T. Short
Roger D. Swaim
Samuel Merwin
Holy Week Services Begin with Home Meeting
The Evangelical Free Church started its Holy Week series with a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Join Mekkelset on Acton Road. Rev Otto Ratos led the service as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
Join Mekkelset
Acton Road
Otto’ Ratos
Concord to host Mad Products exhibit during Shop Day
Concord will open its department featuring the Allen chair and M D Jones, part of Shop Day’s program. Exhibit runs from 10 am to 11 pm with access to the public throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Allen
M. D.' Jones J
Daldadew
Concord Woman's Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Concord Woman's Club met Monday afternoon at First Parish Church for its annual gathering. Mrs. Cha ingon Pag was elected president with Ro Pratt as accompanist and Constance Moulton and others performing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Woman's ‘Club
Concord Sd group presents church school plays
A Concord group of the Church School of Trinity staged a Saturday afternoon program at the parish house. Miss guided children presented a fairy tale and a folk song with vivid tableaux and moving performances reflecting Jerusalem themes.
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Concord
Church Schoo
Trinity _ pal
Ischoo
Jerusalem
Birth Notice for Helen Joseph’s Child
A birth is recorded for Mrs. Joseph, Helen, and spouse David, with details indicating the infant’s arrival in Paidbarenie. The notice names the parents and location, noting a recent birth in the family.
Exhibition Sees Audience Edge Toward The New Works
An unfamiliar writer notes an ongoing exhibition drawing attention to new pieces as visitors engage with the display. The author hints at potential future volumes and the demand for more material.
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Sy Lemuel F. Parton
Carnegie Research Wship
Dracon Va Royacademy
Picke
Labor Movement
Ramsay Macnard
Red
Ous
Tasia
Alaina de Pierretéu
Elsaler
Boston Social Régister
Lars, Dindarrate
Thoreau
Canal
Legion
J. Vey “Merrill
Westfield
Strotagh
Ellie Phat
H. B Little
Concord Mad Products
Don
David
Ahd
Joseph Een
Helen
Paidbarenie
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