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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
15
The monthly Concord event featured a pupil parade and a kindergarten presentation at Har t Auditorium. An operetta directed by Bernard E. was performed as part of the program, with Thoreau construction and Harvey noted in the closing remarks.
Announcement notes Miss Linda Martin Robinson of Wayland to Christopher Harris of Westford road. Miss Robinson is a Connecticut College sophomore and Harris, a Middlesex School alumnus, will graduate from Yale University this June.
The Wheeler School announced its annual meeting for Thursday May 12. The nominating committee includes John Bartolomeo John Fletcher and James V McMullen as they bring in the new slate of officers. Refreshments were served to youngsters who participated in the operetta.
The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church hosted guests from the Sudbury Garden Club and other local groups. Dessert was served, and Mrs. Beryl Bowden Masters spoke on life in Rhodesia with focus on education and Christian faith amid severe disabilities. Nominating Committee announced officers for the May 12 annual meeting.
The Garden Club of Concord gathers this afternoon with Mrs Rexford Daniels of Monument Street as hostess. The program features a film titled Flower Arrangements of Williamsburg, a color and sound presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Marlboro employee of the Worcester Gas Light Co. returned to work today after a 16 day strike ended in Framingham Saturday afternoon. O. J. Rutherford, company president, announced a settlement with wage increases and fringe benefits. The contract runs to April 1, 1957 with a wage reopening in March 1956. The raise equals 4 3 percent or about 8 cents hourly, plus fringe benefits about 2 3 cents per hour including more holiday overtime pay and four weeks vacation for 25 year employees.
Fort Wayne and Boston are among 10 major U S markets that receive all live stock shipments by truck. More than half of 63 major markets rely on motor trucks for 90 percent or more of incoming livestock.
Marlboro Judge Edward T. Simoneau was named Town Counsel for Sudbury at the Board of Selectmen meeting last Friday night. He has 36 years of legal practice in Marlboro, including former mayoral and city solicitor roles, and has served as a Marlboro District Court justice for 26 years. He was appointed to state finance commissions and maintains a Marlboro office on Main Street.
A regular Lad ies Altar Society meeting was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord. A Sunday program of C Y O movies was shown by Rev Thomas B Morgan. Mrs Donald Forte of 73 Main Street arrived at The Cloister Sea Island Georgia. A third anniversary requiem mass was sung for Mrs Margaret Doyle formerly of Highland Street.
A simple tip to improve meat pie dough is to mix a small amount of minced onion into the baking powder biscuit crust. The onion adds savory aroma and depth to the crust without altering the texture significantly.
A large turnout is expected for the Stow P.T.A. meeting on Monday April 25 with guest speaker Hamilton Herman assistant to President Killian of MIT.
Mr. and Mrs. James P Lund of Great Road will observe their 41st anniversary on April 20 in quiet fashion because Mrs Lund's brother lies critically ill in Ontario Canada.
Advance bookings required for the Chest X-ray Clinic at Maynard Town Hall on April 21 via Stow town nurse Mrs. Doris Allan at Maynard 301. Sessions run 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Richard Buzzell of Great Road on the birth of their daughter Nancy Jean Mrs Buzzell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peck This social notice records a new birth in the Buzzell family with familial ties to the Pecks.
Stow Col James Madison Garrett Jr and Mrs Garrett of Montgomery Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Garrett to Walter Meredith Bird Jr son of Mrs Walter Bird of Stow and the late Mr Bird. Carolyn will graduate from Wellesley College in June. Walter Bird is a Culver Military Academy and Harvard College alumnus and served in the Army. A summer wedding is planned.
Sudbury Garden Club heard Egbert Hans, respected NR specialist, urge conservation in town planning and education. He warned water loss, urged support for conservation bills, higher open space to building ratios, and preservation of state parks and scenic spots, noting water tables have fallen 15 feet.
Douglas S. Byers of Phillips Andover Academy will speak at the Concord Lions Club supper meeting on Tuesday April 26 at 6 30 pm. President Robert B. Lortz will host with past president Rothwell N. MacRae introducing the speaker linked to the Robert D. Peabody Foundation in New England Archaeology and his subject is Indiang in This Area. Leonard E. Rae reports on the club glee club concert at Concord Academy last Wednesday noting small attendance but positive reception.
Lincoln Miss Jane P Lennon was married on April 18 to John Cronin of Weston. A surprise pre nuptial party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifton Bradley in Tow er road Lincoln with about 35 guests from Weston Lincoln Concord. The bride to be received many gifts and has lived in Lincoln all her life.
Members of a local club attended a most interesting meeting with a social hour and refreshments following the program.
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