Concord Turkey Group Reorganizes for Strong Year
In Concord a regular meeting of the local turkey group drew 75 attendees. The organization formed less than two years ago is seen as highly active, pursuing aggressive marketing and production strategies, advertising locally grown turkeys, planning a late summer field day and fall tour, and considering pooling supply needs for the season. Herman Graham was elected to a new director post to bolster the Executive Committee.
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Concord
Turkey
Stanley Szopa
Lowell
Howard Dickerman
Wilmington
Harold Farrow
Herman Graham
Burlington Growers Group Expands Member Reach
A Burlington grower fills a meeting slot and the group enjoys a social hour after the gathering. The event provides a chance to meet new members from other countries and even from Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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Burlington
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Acton Closes Schools Over Measles Epidemic
By order of the town board of health Acton schools have been closed this week due to a measles outbreak. Dr O L Clark says the peak may have passed though many cases are repeat infections. Cub scout meetings were postponed and the Acton Woman's Club children’s program was cancelled.
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Acton
Board of
Finan Couple Mark 24th Wedding Anniversary
Concord patrolman Thomas V. Finan and his wife Maud Cameron Finan of 6 Willow Street observed their 24th wedding anniversary yesterday. Finan has served about 20 years as a Concord patrolman. They have two daughters, Theresa and Dorothy, both at home.
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Conecord
Thomas V. Finan
Willow Street
Finan
Maud Cameron
Maynard
Concord
Theresa
Dorothy
New Arrival David Carter King Born in Concord
West Concord Mr and Mrs Stafford J King Jr announce the birth of their third son David Carter King born April 17 at Emerson hospital Concord. Grandparents are Raymond and Ruth Chaffee of Belmont and Stafford and Ruth King of Danvers. Great grandmother is Mrs Edward D Morgan of Cambridge.
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West Concord
Stafford J. King, Jr
Main Street
David Carter King
Emerson Hospital
Concord
King
Ruth Chaffee
Raymond O. Chaffee
Belmont
Stafford K. King
Danvers
Edward D. Morgan
Cambridge
Worcester Kiwanis to hear Dr Armstrong address Friday
Worcester physician Dr Charles W Armstrong highly regarded as Kiwanis International president will address the Worcester Kiwanis Club at noon Friday April 30 at the Hotel Sheraton. He leads 2 800 Kiwanis clubs with 185 000 members across the United States Canada Alaska and Hawaii and will discuss Citizenship Responsibility The Price of Freedom and Kiwanis plans for the future.
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Wanis International
Kiwanis Club
Worcester
Sheraton
Community Service Organization
Armstrong
United States
Canada
Alaska
Hawaii
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
D A R Annual Luncheon And Meeting Planned
Concord notes the D A R will hold its annual luncheon at 1 pm at the Colonial Inn dining room and the 2 46 pm business session at the Chapter House Lexington road. Reg ent Mrs Hoyt L Canary of Lincoln will preside with Concord committee members listed for luncheon duty. Reports from delegates to the 57th Continental Congress will be presented.
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Continental Congress
Concord unit holds weekly drills at State Armory
Concord company H. M. N. G. continues to hold weekly drills and meetings at the State Armory on Monday nights under Capt. John W. Hagerty Jr. Local youths seeking enlistment info may contact Capt Hagerty. National Hospital Day will be observed at Emer son Hospital in Concord on May 12 with open house. Scouts and Scouters assisted at Camp Oak rehabilitation in Bedford last Saturday, funded by a bequest from Mrs. Maibe Thompson of Arlington.
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State Armory
John W. Hagerty
Hagerty
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Camp Oak
Bedford
Sachem Council
Maibe Thompson
Arlington
Kiwanis Leader Salisbury Noted for Health Work Over 27 Years
Salisbury North Carolina has been active in Kiwanis administration for 27 years with a long interest in medical and health affairs. He served as director of the National Tuberculosis Association, president of the North Carolina Tuberculosis Association, and member of the North Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners.
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Salisbury
N. C
Kiwanis Administration
National Tuberculosis Assciation
North Carolina Tuberculosis Association
North Carolina
Campaign seeks funds to fight cancer in Concord
Concord leaders urge contributions to the Fight Cancer drive aiming to raise 4000 dollars. Chairman William Wadsworth says hormones research moves from lab to clinic as part of a national effort to understand why some patients respond to treatment. Proceeds fund ongoing cancer control work to shield the community from the disease.
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Conicereét
William Wadsworth
Concord
Chessman Wadsworth
Massachusetts
Wadsworth
P. S
Boylston
Street
Civil Service announces therapist examination in 1948
The U.S. Civil Service Commission invites applicants for Physical Therapist jobs with salaries from 2644 to 5905 dollars per year. Positions are in the Public Health Service, Children's Bureau, St. Elizabeths Hospital and other agencies nationwide. No written test. qualification requires approved school diploma or four years of progressive experience. Applications due in Washington by May 18, 1948.
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Concord
U. S. Civil Service Commission
U. S. Public Health Service
Children’s Bureau
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Veterans Administration
Washington
D. C
Public Health Service
Marine
United States
School of Physical Therapy
Commission
Henry O. M. Helsher,, Jr
Postoffice
Civil Service
U.S
Civil SeVice Commission
Local veteran Sheehan and judge Luminius noted in city notes
Two local men, John J. Sheehan of 84 Thoreau Street and Judge Luminius of the Supreme Court, are mentioned in city notes. Sheehan served in the U S Army during the Italian campaign in World War II and has recently arrived for a sworn statement.
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Concord
John. J. Sheehan
Thoreau Street
U. S
Luminius
Slade Speaks At Concord Lions Club Meeting
Concord Lions Club heard Slade, assistant director at the Lowell Institute, discuss What Does Television Feel at the Howard Johnson restaurant. A whist party report showed proceeds to Emerson Hospital. Nominating committee named for May 25 including Robert B. Lortz, H Theodore Beharrell, Dr. Richard A. Montague, Leon J. Moreau.
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Concord
George W. Slade
Lowell Institute
Concord Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Faa
Emerson Hospital
Robert B. Lortz
H. Theodore Beharrell
Richard A. Montague
Leon J. Moreau
Coming Events Of The Week In Concord
A compact listing of weekly events in Concord including rummage sale at a vacant West Concord store at 10 a.m. Our Lady C D A program. Odd Fellows hall evening meeting. D A R Chapter House 2 45 p.m. Sunday. Week events include Board of Trade and Board of Selectmen meetings, Troop 33, Willow Rebekah penny sale, Company H drill, Grange at Peter Bulkeley School, Mohawk Scouts, K of C Peter Bulkeley School, Rotary luncheon, Concord Players spring meeting at Veterans building 8 15 p.m. Emerson Hospital Aid sale canceled State Armory 10 a.m.
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Our Lady
West Concord
Concord Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Old Concord
Concord Board of Trade
Howard Johnson
Concord Board of Selectmen
Boy Scouts
Harvey Wheeler
Willow Rebekah Lodge
State Armory
Concord Grange
Peter Bulkeley
Ss. S. Mohawk
Concord Council
K. of C. En
Concord Rotary
Jluncheon
Howard Jonhnson
Concord Players
Vecterans
Emerson Hospital Aid Society
Concord Antiquarian Society Hosts Bay State League Meeting
The Concord Antiquarian Society hosted the Bay State Historical League last Saturday at the Girl Scout House. Russell H. Kettell read a memoir of Cummings E. Davis whose collection founded the society. Mrs. Leskie O. Anderson showed slides of the Thoreau country and tea was served by several hosts.
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Concord
Antiquarian Society
Bay State Historical League
Girl Scout House
Russell H. Kettell
Middlesex School
Cummings E. Davis
The
Leskie O. Anderson
Thoreau Country
Edward Motley
Allen
Hans W. Miller
Concord-A Frag Daughter in Worcester Wedding
Fragmentary notice describes Elizabeth Concord, sister of the groom, as maid of honor at a Worcester ceremony. Rey Shaw, pastor, read the service. family references indicate a Thompson of Won Square Cong.
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Concord
An G. Thompson
Won Square
Worcester
Reyshaw
Glamour Party Held At Peggy Ny’s Home
A social evening featured a Glamour Party at Peggy Ny’s residence with refreshments of cake and coffee provided by the hostess.
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Stow
Hony Arsen
Auctioneer Tobin Promotes Cash For Reliable Service
An auctioneer touts reliable service with a curious slogan about converting unsold items. The ad emphasizes cash offers and trusted handling by Tobin, the auctioneer.
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Tobin
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Folks State League
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Imme Ity
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Wealth Ave
Hoover
Nasen Street
Mothers
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