Concord Town Notes Bring May Events And Memories
Local column recounts Concord events from a holiday sunride by the Independant Battery to casual hospitality for travelers. It notes clergy changes, a Red Cross blood mobile date, hospital wing dedication, Legion activities, obituaries, and upcoming town meetings and charity drives. Includes references to parade visitors, crime talk, and civic happenings around May 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Indepéndent Battery
Nérih Bridge
Irig Tote
John H. ‘Duston
Gladys Duston
California
Eilem
N. C
Orle
Ean
Fon
Massachusetts
John
Skip” O’connor
Uccessful
Saxton Pa
BA Boland
National Bank
Knoxville
Tenn
Harry ‘Nantoy
Middlesex ‘School
Nancy
Georgie Johnson
Nancey
Sudbury Road
Thoreau Street
Legion
Olea
Joseph L. Walsh
Cambridge
Mary Meagher
Bedford
Laura Mayell
Ernest Mayell
Acton
John D. MacEachern
West Concord
St. Mary’s
Wrentham
Red Cross Blood Mobile
Emerson Hospital
Concord Lions
Ettity Chrdw
Sinting’ McKenna
St. Bonaventuré
Effie
Stanley} Nowers
George’ Fifigold
Woods
Concord Police
Maynard
Carlisle
Grange
Dowmtis
Michael’ J. Scanlen
St. Rose’s Church
Chelsea
St. Bernard's Church
Concord Goal Reaches 35 Percent in Cancer Drive
The Massachusetts division of the American Cancer Society reports Concord has reached 35 percent of its quota at the halfway point of the 1951 campaign. Walter A. Brown announced the progress and Donald Smith urged renewed efforts through April to meet the target and support education and research on cancer.
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Concord
Massachusetts
American Cancer Society
Walter A. Brown
Donald’ Smith
Gancer
Campaign Returns Indicate Likely Success Here
The chairmen reported that the figures are committed and additional returns have strengthened the outlook for a successful conclusion of the campaign here.
Massachusetts Representatives Invite MacArthur to Visit
Fifty eight members of the Massachusetts General Court including Rep. David B. Williams of Concord sent a message to General Douglas A. MacArthur at the U S Embassy in Tokyo inviting him to visit the Commonwealth. They request his thoughts on the world affairs’ critical condition.
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Concord
Massachusetts ’ General Court
David B. Williams
Douglas A. MacArthur
U. S
Tokyo
Japan
Massachusetts General Court
Commonwealth
Sunday Dinner Meat Loaf and Vegetable Bake Recipe
A home cooked Sunday dinner recipe describes shaping a meat loaf with hamburger egg milk and broth, browning it then simmering with bourbon and potatoes. It adds zucchini scallions and celery salad with a tart apple dressing and ends with a raspberry gelatin dessert topped with whipped cream.
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Xtra-Epedsial
Cate Week
Miss Genevieve Bucher Attends Local Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Anthony-Hut-Hamilton Post of the American Legion met at the Town Hall on Tuesday night. Miss Dorothy Home, president, presided. Guest of the meeting was Miss Genevieve Bucher of Waltham, department historian noted for her work with Middlesex County cadets.
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Bedfreds
Ladies Auxiliary
Bedford Hostess Serves Dessert Bridge Meeting
Mrs. Harden L Bodkin of South Road hosted the monthly dessert bridge and whist group meeting in town. Assisting were Mrs. Walter Fitch and Mrs. George Da Frater. Refreshments were served.
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Bedford
Harden L. Bodkin
South Road
Bodkin
Walter F
George da Frater
Bedford Civic Club Meets For Monthly Program
The Bedford Civic Club holds its monthly meeting at the clubhouse at 8 o'clock. President Walter Bieren will lead the business session and G. Frederic Geisler of Concord will show motion pictures. Refreshments will be served.
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Bedford
Bedford Civic Club
Walter, Bieren
Fellowing
G. Fredérick
Geisler
Concord
Bedford Briefs Celebrate Second Anniversary Of Vingent McGrath
Mr and Mrs Vingent E McGrath of Elm Street marked their second wedding anniversary on Wednesday April 19 Mrs McGrath formerly Gloria Hansen daughter of Numan P Hansen of 96 South Road Mr McGrath is son of John T McGrath of 29 Hartford Street They have one daughter Sheila M Currier of 106 South Road visited relatives in Swampscott last week
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Vingent ‘E. McGrath
Elm Street
Sheila M. Currier
South Road
Swampscott
Joyce
James H. Joyce
South: Road
Daylight Fog Study on Headlight Visibility
In daylight fog, a car with headlights on is visible two to three times farther away than a car without headlights. The finding highlights the practical visibility benefits of using headlights in foggy conditions.
Make Believe Cake No Foolin Makes Believe Cake
A recipe for a chocolate dessert using gelatine eggs and chocolate morsels. Instructions cover mixing, folding beaten egg whites, and chilling until firm. Yields 6 to 8 servings with a frosted top and sides.
Tailor Admonition Sparks Fashion Debate
A quirky national trend story follows tailors advising citizens to keep garments on hangers for best shape. Amid varied fashion tips, experts weigh practicality and preservation, noting that hanger use may reduce wrinkles and extend clothing life.
Livermore Couple Celebrate 19th Anniversary in Concord Area
Fri ies Livermore of 54 Hartwell Road marked their 19th wedding anniversary with Isablee Abbott as the bride’s former name. Their daughter Nancy and son John C. joined in the family celebration. Also noted are birthday milestones for Joyce Joyce aged 4 and family ties to Anna Barrett as grandmother.
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Francis.c. Livermore
Hartwell Road
Farm Dwellers Veto Hillbilly Tunes In Ohio Grange Survey
Mrs Ive Nicholson Williams questioned 255 farmers at an Ohio Grange conference. Results show 206 prefer non hillbilly music and 65 favor semi classical tunes as their top choice. Boston Logan Airport has cost 60000000 to date.
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Hamilton
U. P
Ive Nicholson Williams
The
Ohio Grange
Boston
Logan
Nu-Maid Margarine Promotes Modern Table Style
In an old fashion advertisement tone, Sunny California and Ohio claims praise for Nu-Maid margarine. The copy highlights a modern packaging claim, table grade quality, churned flavor, and a preference for Nu-Maid in cooking and baking.
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California
Yesrael
Tuberculosis Types and Treatments Discussed
An overview explains pulmonary tuberculosis as the most common form causing 92 percent of cases. It notes transmission via coughing and spitting, the infection’s entry through the respiratory tract, and the battle between germs and the body's defenses. It highlights meningitis and miliary TB as severe types and credits streptomycin in treatment, plus a note on bone and joint TB largely reduced in children under five due to bovine strains.
Tuberculosis Control Through Testing and Pasteurization
The article notes that bovine TB was largely eradicated by nationwide tuberculin testing begun in 1917 and slaughter of infected cattle. It also credits compulsory milk pasteurization for reducing germ transmission. It warns TB spreads from active cases and suggests regular chest X rays and exams to detect early disease.
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MacArthur
U.S
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Anna H. Barrett
Concord Road
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Newburyport
Guy A. Housley
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