Annual Drive Pays Dividends Against Cancer
Concord mobilizes the American Cancer Society drive aiming to raise 750000 statewide with a Concord quota of 4000. Chairman William Wadsworth cites Dr Oliver Cope on earlier diagnosis and new treatments, urging broad support as progress improves survival in cancer types including lung uterine cervix thyroid brain and leukemia drug advances. The campaign stresses continued giving to fund research education and care.
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Concord
American Cancer Society
William Wadsworth
Concord Campaign Committee
Oliver Cope
Massachusetts
Wadsworth
Edwards joins Quarter Century Club at Boston
Concord-Richard H. Edwards Jr. of Lowell road, vice president of a large Boston firm, was welcomed into the Quarter Century Club last week. More than 1,000 attended the annual banquet at a Boston hotel. Edwards formerly owned the Colonial Inn at Concord.
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Concord
Richard H. Edwards Jr
Lowell Road
Boston
Chapter Meeting and Degree Work at Concord Temple
Walden Royal Arch Chapter holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Monday evening April 26 at 5 o'clock. After the business session a large class will receive degrees with several Past High Priests assisting. At 8 o'clock District Deputy Grand High Priest Allan Sloan of Watertown will visit with Deputy Grand Captain Raymond C. Ellis. Luncheon will be served during intermission by Hawthorne Chapter No. 48 Order of the Eastern Star.
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Concord
Walden Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Allan Sloan
Watertown
Raymond C. Ellis
Hawthorne Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Bedford student crowned Grade 8 spelling champion
Elizabeth Barrett daughter of Charles and Mary Barrett of 49 Hancock street has been named Grade 8 spelling champion in Bedford. She will represent Bedford in May in the Lowell Sun sponsored spelling contest in Lowell. Mrs Marie Elliott of First Street won a $500 verdict against Fine Arts Cleaners of Arlington after alleging assault by Arsen Hintian. Mr Charles Murray of 36 Great Road hosts his mother Elizabeth Murray of Bar Harbor Maine.
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Elizabeth Barrett
Charles A. Barrett
Hancock Street
Bedford
Lowell
Lowell Sun
Marie E Elliott
First Street
Fine Arts Cleaners
Arlington
Eldiett
Ters Reprieter
Arsen Hintian
Lowell Court
Allan G. Buttrick
Charles F. Murray
Great Road
Mr. Murray
Elizabeth “ Murray
Bar Harbor, Maine
Acton Betterment Association Looks at Boston Transport
The Acton Betterment Association meeting at George Newton’s home discussed improving transportation to and from Boston. Members invited interested residents from all Acton precincts to join and support plans after Greyhound officials answered questions. The May 3 gathering at Ellis Johnson’s home will finalize actions and organize a committee to present proposals to authorities.
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Acton
Acton Betterment Association
George Newton
North Acton
Ellis Johnson
Charles Bartlett
George Howell
Boston
T. C. Ott
Greyhound Lines
T.J. Cosgran
Greyhound ‘Lines
New York
Bartlett
East Adam
Johnson
Route 2
East Acton
Precinct One
South
West Acton
Rogers mark ninth anniversary in Bedford
Mr and Mrs Joseph F Rog ers of 398 South Road observe their ninth wedding anniversary on Monday April 19 Mrs Rogers formerly Louise F Genetti also Mrs James H McNaughton entertains her father George Thresher of Petersham at Old Billerica Road in Bedford
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Joseph F. Rogers
South Road
Igers
Louise F. Genetti
James H. McNaughton
Old Billerica Road
George Thresher
Petersham
Fish and Farina Casserole Provides a Hearty Main Dish
A hearty main dish recipe for fish and farina casserole. It combines sautéed onion celery and green pepper with tomatoes and seasonings, then folds in simmered flaked fish and cooked farina to bake into a 30 minute 325 degree dish yielding 6 to 8 servings.
Saint Anthony Society Plans Annual Dance
Concord residents join Saint Anthony Society in planning the first Concord dance at the Monument Vault on April 24 1948 with 8 pm start. Committee members from Concord and Maynard list contact names for tickets and information as the society grows toward its June festivities featuring a band concert and fireworks.
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Concord
Saint Anthony Society of Padova
Maynard
Sma
Corcord
New Monument Yiail
Tony Faricelli
Belknap Street
Danny Faieta
Secondo DiCicco
Peter Antonangeli
Sudbury Roai
Patsy Arena
Bedford Street
Tina Allessi
Bedford Court
Jennie Scarpitti
Conant Street
All of
Espidito Terrasi
Josephine Viola
Sophres Salamone
Joe Lalli
Libby Mauro
Tony Salamone
Peter Salamone
Local Pomona Grange Members Speak at Acton Town Hall
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange members planned a meeting at Acton Town hall where Prof. Paul W. Dempsey of the Waltham Field Station spoke. Refreshments were provided by Acton Grange with Ella Torkelson in charge. Ruth Butterfield was cited as another speaker and Pomona Grange official.
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Concord
Middlesex Central
Pomona Grange
Acton Town Hall
Paul W. Dempsey
Waltham Field Station
Acton Grange
Ella Torkelson
Ruth Butterfield
Concord Rainbow Gist Meeting at Masonic Temple
The Concord Rainbow Gist holds its next regular meeting at the Masonic Temple next Saturday at 7 30 o clock Miss Edna A Sleeper will preside the minutes show ashments to be served after the session
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Concord
Masonic Temple
Edna A. Sleeper
Worthy
Givin
Aananil
Requiem Mass for Retired Gardener
A high mass was held at St Bernard's church for Thomas Prendergast 77 who died at his home 35 Walden Street. The service was by Rev Edward F Gillis with committal prayers at St Bernard's cemetery. Prendergast born in Ireland lived 60 years in Concord. He worked as a gardener and formerly as a crossing tender on the Lowell road crossing. He leaves a daughter Frances ClaHane and a granddaughter along with two nephews Thomas and John Prendergast.
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Concord
reqQuiem
St. Bernard's Church
Thomas Prendergast
Walden Street
Edward F. Gillis
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Prendergast
Ireland
Lowell Road
James
Frances) Clahane
Thomas
John Prendergast
West Concord
Rev John Elmo Wallace Guest Speaker at Local Breakfast
A corporate communion breakfast was held at St. Anne’s church in South Lincoln with members from Trinity Episcopal church Concord attending. The event followed communion services at Trinity St. Anne’s and St. Peter’s Weston. About 80 young people attended with Rev. John Elmo Wallace, a Concord minister, as guest speaker.
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Concord
St. Anne’s Church
South Lincoln
Trinity Episcopal
Lost gold ring from Maynard High Class of 1949
A C H S Class of 1949 ring with a Minuteman seal and initials D J S is lost near Sudbury Town line on Great Road Maynard. A reward is offered. Call Maynard 490 J at the Asparagus Farm in Maynard.
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C.H.S
Minuteman
Sudbury Town Line
Great Rd
Maynard
Asparagus Farm
Concord Poppy Drive Opens Friday by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary of James J. Mansfield Post No 158 in Concord and West Concord hosts a poppy sale on Friday and Saturday April 23 and 24 to benefit its welfare fund. Poppies are handmade in hospitals by disabled veterans from donated materials. The committee urges townspeople to buy and wear the memorial poppy to honor fallen service members.
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Concord
American Legion Auxiliary
James J. Mansfield
West Concord
Bishop Cheverus Members Plan Charity Ball in Boston
Concord Local members of Bishop Cheverus assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will attend a charity ball at a Boston hotel on May 17 to benefit Archbishop Cushing Charities Inc.
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Concord
Bishop Cheverus Assembly
Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus
Boston
Archbishop Cushing Charities, Inc
Willow Rebekah Lodge Plans Penny Sale
A regular meeting of the West Concord Willow Rebekah Lodge was held at Odd Fellows Hall. Members planned the penny sale set for May 3 to support lodge activities.
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West Concord
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Derry Announces Birth of Son Paul Richang at John’s Hospital
Mr and Mrs Derry announce the birth of a son named Paul Richang at John’s Hospital on April 27, marking a family milestone and adding a new grandchild to the family.
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Mrs. Derry
Paul Richang
John’s Hospital
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