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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

10

Services for Stow Woman

Mrs. Alice L. Priest 78 widow of Charles H. Priest died suddenly Monday at her home on Great Road Stow born in Wayland daughter of Frank and Ellerie Thompson she had lived in Stow 53 years She was a member of Union Evangelical Church Survived by three sons Harold J Claude and Howard Priest two daughters Margaret Edna and Lou Priest a sister Mrs Strude Evers 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Funeral was Wednesday at Union Evangelical Church with Rev Robert B Dempsey Interment Oaks Cemetery Stow Call hours were held Tuesday at her home Arrangements by Fowler Funeral Service Maynard

Stow Alice L. Priest Charles H. Priest Great Road Wayland Frank Hana Ellerie (Heard)ompson Kionangelical Church Ace Boeske Maynard Ken Priest Sudbury Strude Evers Hopedale Tee Union Evangelical Church Robert B. Dempsey Oaksine Cemetany Fowler Funeral Service

Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Meet Highlights

Mrs Ethel A Davis Acton among attendees at a Boston luncheon of the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association where tax commissioner Long spoke. Middlesex Extension Service offers a furniture refinishing class at Congregational church South Acton on four dates from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm enrollment is limited call Mrs Cleon Phelps Acton 91 12. The federal budget has risen from 4 billion to 42 billion dollars and federal employees from 600 thousand to 2 million in twenty years.

Ethel A. Davis Massausetts Collectors and Treasure Association Boston Long Middlesex Extension Service South Acre Congregational Church Cleon Phelps Acton Federi

Sudbury Mill in Operation Since 1677

Sudbury's Stearns Mill on Dutton road, active since 1677, preserves its granite foundations and hand hewn beams. Once a grist and sawmill, it now produces wooden boxes and lobster barrels, with Mr. Stearns, 81, welcoming visitors to the historic site.

Sudbury First National Stearns Mill Dutton Road William A. Stearns Stearns Massachusetts

Party for minstrel cast in Immaculate Conception hall

Marlboro residents will host a party tonight in Immaculate Conception school hall for Teen-Agers minstrel show cast members. The event celebrates the young parish performers who recently staged the program.

Marlboro Immaculate Conception

Sudbury Seniors Return From Washington Weeklong Trip

Thirteen Sudbury High School seniors spent a week in Washington D C with a Philadelphia stop to tour Independence Hall Valley Forge and 20 federal sites including the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They met officials such as Senator Lodge Assistant Secretary Hutchinson and Albert Gase and rode the Senate Subway before heading to New York City for Radio City Music Hall Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty visits.

Sudbury Sudbury High School Washington, D. C Philadelphia Pennsylvania Independence Hall Valley Forge Capitol Henry Cairn ¥ Lodge, Jr Hutchinson Albert Gase National Grange Senate Washington New York City Gettysburg Apri Zist Growp Big City Empire State Building Statue of Liberty L. Roy Hawes Sudbury School Committee Janet Bogle

Bridegroom’s prank backfires as car is stolen for wedding

Murfreesboro police say a young groom hid his car to deter pranksters. It was stolen from the hiding place, driven to the public square, decorated, and issued two illegal parking tickets. The note also mentions jockey Sammy Palumbo winning 524 races at Charlestown track from 1938 to 1949.

Murfreesboro Tenn U.P Sammy Palumbo Charlestown W. Va

Acton To Aid Salvation Army Appeals Set At 700

Acton residents will receive Salvation Army solicitation by mail and volunteer canvassing door to door. The local quota is 700 dollars. The committee includes Lowell H Cram as general chairman and Horace F Tuttle as treasurer with several Acton Center South and East Acton members. The sponsoring committee names Charles E Bartlett William Cameron Walter Cook Mrs J Henry Engman and others.

Acton Salvation Army Lowell H Cram Horace F Tuttle Walter B. Stevens Acton Center Kenneth T. Blood North Acton William R. Rawister South Acton Ellis C. Johnson East Acton H. Stuart MacGregor West Acton Charles E. Bartlett William Cameron Walter M. Cook J. Henry Engman William B. Feely Arthur H. Furbush Raymond A. Gallant Paul P. Gates Harold A. Merriam Whitman Pearson David W. Thompson

Detective Judy Towler Solves Disguise Blunder

In Danville Virginia detective Judy Towler notes a plastic nose disguise failed when a husband could not enter his home after wearing it. The humorous incident highlights the nose as a memorable disguise misstep.

Danville U. P Judy Towler

Central Mass Veterans Association Meeting Set May 18

The Central Massachusetts Veterans Association will hold a meeting in Southboro town hall on Thursday evening May 18. Directors of Veterans Services and Veterans Agents from area towns will attend, welcomed by Southboro officials and Veterans Agent John H. Burke. Ira W. Joubert, Marlboro Veterans Services Director, will lead the business session. A State Veterans Services official is expected to speak on veterans and dependents issues.

Southboro Central Massachusetts Veterans’ Service Officers Association Veterans’ Services Veterans Board of Selectmen John H. Burke Ira W. Joubert Marlboro State Commissioner of Assembly

Sudbury Man Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Henry E. Webster of Concord road South Sudbury is a patient at Melrose Hospital after being stricken with a heart attack at his office. His condition is reported as favorable. Parker Stiles vacationed in Rochester New York visiting sister Mrs William S Edgerly and brother in law William S Edgerly. He toured the Eastman Kodak plant and shore of Lake Ontario with visits at Rochester. Alden V Roberts celebrated his 23rd birthday April 18 at a dinner with his parents Mr and Mrs Michael Hriniak. Mrs Henry Eaton hosted a Friday Bridge Club meeting last Friday welcoming Mrs Charles H Way who has been ill lately and Mrs Eric Tucker attended as guest.

Henry E. Webster Concord Road South Sudbury Melrose Hospital Parker Stiles Rochester New York William S. Edgerly Eastman Kodak Lake Ontario Alden V. Roberts Michael Hriniak Henry Eaton Church Street Bridge Club Charles H. Way Eric Tucker

Acton Scout Troop 1 Sponsors Town Food Sale

Committees for the town wide food sale sponsored by Acton Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts are listed for three locations. In South Acton Mrs Ed Fullenton Mrs Thomas Wetherbee and Mrs Richard Low den oversee the sale at Huntoons Flower Shop Main street South Acton. In West Acton Mrs James Wilson and Mrs Allie Hall run the sale at the West Acton Baptist church. In the Center the sale takes place at the town hall with Mrs J Henry Engman and Mrs Robert Woodbine in charge.

Acton South Acton Ed Fullenton Thomas Wetherbee Richard Lowden Huntoon’s Main Street West Acton James Wilson Allie Hall West Acton Baptist Church Town Hall J. Henry Engman Robert Woodbine

West Virginia’s 381 mountains exceed 2000 feet near Charleston

Charleston area features 381 mountains over 2000 feet, marking a notable topographic detail about West Virginia. The count highlights the state’s rugged landscape and notable high peaks surrounding Charleston.

West Virginia Charleston

Miss Moynihan Delegates Framingham Teachers to State Meet

Miss Anne M. Moynihan of Maynard Road served as the Framingham Teachers Association delegate to the 39th annual meeting and luncheon of the Massachusetts Teachers Federation at the Hotel Statler on Saturday April 22. Speakers included Dr. John J. Desmond Jr. the State Commissioner of Education and Dr. Abrams L. Sacher president of Brandeis University.

Anne M. Moynihan Maynard Road Framingham Teachers Association Massachusetts Teachers Federation Hotel Statler John J. Desmond Jr Abrams L. Sacher Brandeis University

Hanson absolved in Concord case

Voyle M Hanson of Marlboro was found not guilty in District Court of reckless driving arising from a collision between his 1950 fully loaded 30,000 pound trailer oil truck owned by Hudson Transportation Co and Daniel Silva’s car in Concord Turnpike at 5 45 a m. The defense argued Silva’s car drifted and turned left into the truck as it passed.

Concord Voyle M. Hanson Forest Street Marlboro Pierre Northrup Daniel Silva Lowell Atty Fred L. Williams Hanson Concord Turnpike Sudbury Road Silva The Hudson Transportation Co

Thieves Target Pioneer Crutch Co Plant In Two Burglaries

Police investigate a spate of burglaries at the Pioneer Crutch and Cane Company plant in Willoughby Ohio. In two months thieves have broken in twice and stolen 13 pairs of crutches, perplexing investigators.

Buffet Repast Served After Business Meeting

A buffet repast will be served at the conclusion of the business meeting.

Southboro Supper Social Highlighted by Local Auxiliary

A social event organized by Fay Post and the Auxiliary of Community quarters featured a communal meal. Attendees from the by Auxiliary and local groups gathered at the cone bridge area for fellowship and shared joy.

Southboro

Ambiguous OCR Snippet Reflects Military Assignment Notes

Fragmentary text describes an air unit assignment and personnel references. Mentions Maribo elli U S Air, Japan, and Mounty Hills with unclear context and doge-like phrases. No clear event or outcome to confirm.

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