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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1940

Page

4

Nashoba Apple Blossom Festival Gains National Steam

Marlboro and Nashoba district orchards join the sixth annual Apple Blossom Festival extending from May 2 to May 19. Local committee leaders include Donald Li Priest of Groton and W Arthur Perring Jr of Westford overseeing a statewide sponsorship with Massachusetts fruit groups and state agencies.

Marlboro Nashoba Nashoba District John G New England Sion Mia Arnold Curtis Nichols John the Auscina England Time Pitt Nashoi Rananee Pie Rin Cloeestange Nashobe Fitte Stoten West- Mata Nashoba Vi Ithe Massachusetts United States Nashopple Boston New York Worcester British Isles Donald Li Priest Groton William E Wright Westford W. Arthur Perring, Sr Treacuier Franks Nahse Otpera Associany Massachusetts ‘Fruit Growers’ Association Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Massa Commission Mesenchabstia S Tatession Chutate College Middlesex Senate Worester Nawhoba Acton Albert R Jenks iChairmen Wits Organization

Baptist Church Rev Arthur H Wilde to lead Rural Life Sunday

The WiNCTON Baptist Church lists 10 45 am service Rev Arthur H Wilde pastor and Rural Life Sunday events. Mid week devotions Wednesday 7 30 pm public. May 1 topic Forgive Us Our Debts. play And Mary Did to be repeated May 2 in church vestry. Large turnout for Uncle Elmer gospel singers. Ladies Circle meets Wednesday 2 30 pm with Mrs Wilde presiding.

Wincton Arthur H. Wilde Rural Life Lowell Mr. Wilde Eomedey Arthur H Wilde iMes Albert Ms Boggs South In South In= ~ will be the: agg :rent Men’s.Glaas*at 9:30; hwnior

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Sudden Death Shocks Bedford Family

Bedford townspeople learned Friday of the sudden death of Mrs. Joseph Asby. Taken to Lowell General Hospital, she died around noon. Mineral services were held at her home on South Py Sao afternoon with Rev. Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Shawsheen Cemetery Ashford. Surviving are her husband Joseph two daughters Mary and Daisy one son Joseph Jr and two sisters.

Bedford Joseph Asby Lowell Cow Era Hospital South Py Sao Rey. N Thompson Shawsheen Ashford Mary Daisey Joseph Jr

Three Teams Lead Hoop League Tie Atop Standings

Concord high announces finals of the inter mural basketball league as three teams Champs Yankees and Buckeyes share first with five wins and two losses. Leading scorers include McCarthy L 543 Larrabee Short Flavin Hanley Henry Piper Weatterles Willie and Panemilot.

Concord Concord, High al. Cook Champs Yankees Buckeyes Witts William Jack Larrabee Seabury Short Jackie Flavin Joe Hanley Joel»Henry Frail Piper, Jr John Weatterles Edward Willie Paniemilot

Concord Flower Show Sets June 7 and 8 at Girl Scout House

The Concord Garden Club hosts its third annual flower show on Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8 at the Girl Scout House. Prizes reward street-view gardens judged for design color harmony and upkeep with emphasis on fillig stations. Entries not required. May 15 to Oct 15 contest period. awards and garden photos planned for a November meeting.

Concord Robert M. Bowen William A. Buttrick Stedman Bugbrick C. Hayden Whitney Aeprenee Richardson Beert Marhillo Thomas L. Sanborn Davenport Wallace Eleanor <Whitcomb Thomas Flint Sidney Coolidge Mangin C. Taylors Hzabeth Alexander Russell Robb, Sr Ralph ‘Co Piper The Garden Clvb

Rosary Circle Meeting At St Michael's Church

The regular meeting of the Rosary circle of St Michael's church was held at the home of Mrs Mary Albani on Albani Avenue Tuesday night. A spaghetti dinner was served by Mrs Albani. A card party was announced for this week at Mrs Elizabeth Stewart's home to benefit St Theresa's Convent.

St. Michael’s Church Mary Albani Elizabeth Stewart St. Theresa's Convent Cloutier Hillii

Water District Seeks Bid for Tank Maintenance

The Sudbury Water District announces bids for maintenance of the water tank hill and related work. Bids must be received and opened by the Water District on or before April.

Bedford Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bierenkbroadspot observed their golden anniversary at home on South Road last evening. The couple married April 17 1899 in Bedford Sanford Holland and navi. They have nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends attended with many presents and refreshments served.

Bedford South’ Road Bierenkbroadspot Sanford Holland Navi Bedford Pasy Albert, Richand Jacob John Andrew Lexington Walter Péter Alida Hunnewell

Concord will restrict town legacy from Dr Walcott heirs

Dr Henry J Walcott, long time medical examiner of the sixth Middlesex district, dies on April 17. His will filed in Middlesex Court directs the town of Concord receive no bequest due to "utter indifference" by locals, while leaving care of medical instruments to a worthy young doctor and bequeathing the estate to his widow Mrs. Margaret BE. Walcott helped found Emerson Hospital and served at Concord Reformatory.

Concord Con ‘Cord Henry J. Walcott Walcott Sixth Middlesex Iattie Concord Middlesex Court Gradffather Edward N. Chase Phyle Margaret BE. A Wailcott Emerson Hospital Concord Reformatory Henry Joel Ellen (Shepherd) Walcott

Firemen Whist Party Sponsored by Relief Association

Bedford firemen held their regular monthly whist party at the Fire House last Friday night. Prizes were awarded to Louise Curris, Mrs Amy Huling, Frank Pierce, Marion Huring, and Florence Dunham. Consolations went to Elizabeth Atwood and Grace Smith. Refreshments were served.

Bedford Bby Firemen’s Relief Association Mars Louise Currisr Amy Huling Frank Pierce Marion Urrier Florence Dunham Pri Edith Riessle Paul Sullivan Waldo Alger Sther Sullivan Mok Gertrude Blunt Elizabeth Atwood

Sudbury Plan Rummage Sale Dates Announced

Sudbury committees organize a rummage sale in the Town hall on Friday and Saturday April 26 and 27 to raise funds for the Senior class trip to Washington. Mrs Charles F E Wallis supervises the furniture sale in the Grange building with transport from Bradshaws South Sudbury Dudleys Pine Lakes and Pantry North Roads. Mrs E Norman Bowry leads the event coordination.

Sudbury Washington Charles FE. Wallis Grange Bradshaw's South Dudley’s Pine Lakes Pantry North Roads North Sulbury Enorman Bowry

Sudbury 4-H Craft Exhibit Set For Wednesday

Sudbury 4-H Club to showcase handicrafts at Town hall Wednesday afternoon. High school members to display knitted articles from winter months. Juniors and seniors invited to attend School Day event with Massachusetts College guests and musical groups. Intercollegiate baseball game to be held in the afternoon as part of the program.

Town Hall Audi Sudbury Ab. Mgssacht State Ny College

Private Bud Rifford Enters Home In Marine Special

Fragmentary notice notes Private Bud Rifford of the Marines was at a private home of Mr. and Mrs. Peciae A. Cea following a trip. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Bud” Rifford United States

Marlboro and area offer multiple scholarships for local students

State Education Department announces 400 statewide high school scholarships. Local Marlboro funds include Rotary Club loan of 200 dollars yearly and the Sophie Izadore Kunen Scholarship of 50 dollars for graduates. Other towns list Acton Concord Hudson Northboro Sudbury and Westboro funds with varying amounts and loan terms.

State House Boston Marlboro Tod: LY Rotary Sophie and Tsadore Kunen Marlboro High School Sinceton Concord Hudson Northboro Sudbury Westboro Walter Downey State Department of Education State Department Rotary Clubs Joan Ed Rotary Club Marlborough Sophie Isadore Comee Marlboro School Marlborochools Ad Tsert The Grange George J. Raymond Sudbury Women’s Club Clais

Stunt Night Funds For Union Church Repairs

A Maynard night in the vestry of Union Congregational Church featured a novelty program directed by Howard M Weaving to raise funds for redecoration of the Church School. The ten minute skits and acts included songs readings and era numbers with groups such as the Junior Department Philathea Class and Young People Society participating under various directors.

Maynard Union Congrestional Church Howard’ M Weaving Eleanor Leithead Helen Leithead Anna Swanson Cietiés Thomas Fretch Dorothy Marsden Philathea Gerald Dowen Menié Fraternal League Robert Madsen Young People’s Society Argaret Crowe Paice’ Senor Benevolent Society William ‘McGarry Church Council Leonard W Fowler Leonard Fowler Iss Elleanor Leithead

Grange member Ly Rey Hawes speaks at harvest event

Local official Ly Rey Hawes, a member of the Grange and state steward, addressed attendees at a community harvest gathering, outlining cooperative aims and local agricultural plans.

Ly Rey Hawes Grange

New Registrants Added to Sudbury Voter List

The Sudbury Board of Registrars met at Town Hall last Wednesday and added twelve names to the voting roster. New voters include Lawrence Edmond, Evelyn Raymond, Laws Hough, Kate Alden, G Hough, Frederick Nugent, John S Withship, Robert A Buxton, Ruth Hemingway, William L Lone, Edward W Carroll, and Hallam Morris Jr, bringing total voters to over nine hundred.

Sudbury Board of Registics Mam Lawrence Jmond Evelyn Raymond Hough Kate Alden G ‘Hough Frederick T Nugent John S Withship Robert.a. Buxton Ruth A. Hemingway William L Lone Madward W. Carroll George Pied Dooley Hallam Morris

Sudbury Sunbury Fourers Association Light Budget Change

The Sunbury fourers association outlines street lighting costs dropping from 3100 38 to 2800 with public inconvenience limited to dim lights in lighter months. The article notes awaiting remarks from the Register of Motor Goodwin to the Selectmen.

Sudbury Sunbury 4 Ers’ Association Goodwin

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