Community notices and events around town
A jumble of local items lists a late April and early May schedule with church openings at 8 o clock and a Trinitarian announcement for 23rd. It mentions Camp Thoreau model displays, Wood’s Cark near the town entrance, and a long range plan for a company. Various references include a May 10 11 12 event, Armory benefit on Saturday, and a police patrolman noting anniversaries.
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Trinigational
Camp Thoreau
Wood
Bernard
Archbishop Visits St Bernard’s for Confirmation Class
The archbishop presided at St Bernard’s Confirmation class with priests Rev York Higgins Scollan O Day Mason Rowan Conley aiding. Parents and sponsors Maurice Dee and Flora Clyne attended as boys and girls, listed with their confirmation names, while Sisters from Rose Hawthorne school guided instruction.
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John A. York
Kamund M. Higgins
John J. Scollan
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
West Concord
Leo. N. O’day
St. Stephen’s Church
North End
Boston
Cornelius P. Mason
St. Brendan’s Church
Bellingham
Edmund J. Rowan
St. Joseph’s Church
South Lincoln
Adrian
Clinton Joseph
Anderson
Norman
Andrew
Robert
Joseph
Auger
Alfred _ Joseph
Baptiste
Charles
Peter
Belarger
Anthony
Biondo
Frank
William
James) Edmonds
Thomas
David
Edmonds
George
Paul
Eiker
Mario
Lawrence
Finocchio
John
Fisk
Sylvester
Fredenburgh
Inferrara
Michael
Magurn
Malcolm
Edward
Mara
McBreen
McGrath
Maurice
Richard
McWalter
David) McWalter
Michael) Mullaney
Napoli
Leonard
Palmer
Palmucci
James
Francis) Powers
Redican
Rizzitano
Donald
Sloan
Brian
Streeter
William) Towler
Carlton
Henry) Walker
Joan
Marie) Applegreh
Pauline
Mary
Ann
Catherine
Basile
Carol Ann
Ann) Bregoli
Clahane
Geneva
Marie
Deacon
Genevieve
Margaret
Teresa) Towler
Margaret Ann
Delorey
Barbara
Victo
Sacrament Ceremony At Our Lady Help Church
The sacraments will be observed this afternoon at Our Lady Help Church. Reverend Eric Wuxiliary bishop of the diocese will preside. No details available about attendees or participants at this time.
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Our Lady Help Church
Eric
Concord Girl in Training at Lackland
Diane R. M. Davidson, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Davidson of Concord, is completing her Air Force basic indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. Lackland near San Antonio is described as the gateway to the Air Force and the site of basic training for men and women. The program evaluates aptitude for a chosen vocation and prepares her for technical training and assignment in specialized work.
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Concord
Diane R. M. Davidson
G. Lb Davidson
Hawthorne Lane
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Lackland
San Antonio
Air Force
Human Resource Research Center
Father and Sons Night Planned by Corinthian Lodge
Corinthian Lodge plans Father and Sons Night for their next meeting on Monday May 11 at the Masonic Temple. Concord DeMolay Chapter and fathers will attend and DeMolay boys will exemplify degrees. Dinner for members and guests. reservations due by May 7 to Ralph Hemenway 19 Fairhaven Road Concord.
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Corinthian Lodge
Concord
Masonic Temple
Ralph Hemenway
Fairhaven Road
Sailing Ship Portraits Bring Sea Fever To Library
Concord Free Public Library hosts an exhibition of sailing ship portraits by John F. Leavitt. The display opened Saturday April 25 and runs for six weeks through June 5.
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Concord
John F. Leavitt
Concord Free Public Library
Leavitt
New England
Atlantic
John Leavitt
Roux
Marseilles
Mediterrane
Holman
Boston
Junior League selects two local ladies
Concord resident Mrs H LeRoy Newbold was elected president of the Boston Junior League at its annual meeting. Also elected was Mrs Harris Fahnestock of Concord as second vice president. The report outlines Newbold's education at Radcliffe and community work, and notes Fahnestock's nursing, Red Cross activity, and role with the Boston Eye Bank Committee.
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Concord
Mirs
H. LeRoy Newbold
Low ®Ff Road
Legene of
Boston
Special Town Meeting Set For May 25
The board of selectmen voted to call a special town meeting on May 25 at 8 o'clock in the Veterans Building at the planning board's request. The warrant closes Monday May 4.
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Concord
Planning Board
Board of Selectmen
Veterans Building
Concord-Tuckerman Moss Earns Honorable Mention at State Science Fair
High school senior Concord-Tuckerman Moss received an Honorable Mention at the state science fair held over the weekend at M.ST. in Cambridge. He showcased his selenograph and competed in the Lions Club sponsored event.
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Concord
Tuckerman Moss
Lions Club
Ho High School
M.st
Cambridge
Moss
Fire alarm rings via misrouted mail at West Concord
A Puerto Rican farm hand at the Andy Boy plant tried to mail a letter but pulled the alarm handle only halfway. The two alarm cycles sounded two blasts on Main street near Baker avenue, prompting Central and West Concord stations to respond to the scene. This incident marks the 113th alarm of the year.
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West Concord
Central
Main Street
Baker Avenue
Andy Boy
Mr and Mrs Roland Eldridge observe 13th wedding anniversary
Mr Roland Eldridge and Mrs Katherine Pyyny Eldridge of Fitchburg turnpike marked their 13th anniversary on Tuesday April 28. They wed at Lynnfield Center Congregational Church, with Mrs Pyyny’s Quincy origin noted.
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Roland R. Eldridge
Fitchburg Turnpike
Eldridge
Katherine Pyyny
Quincy
Lynnfield Center Congregational Church
Driver Halting Hitler’s Car Leads to Arrest in Acton
A van carrying a preserved Hitler car was stopped at 2 AM in Acton by Troopers Edward Byron and Alfred Whitney. Driver Lionel J. Cote, 25, from Illinois, faced charges for an unregistered uninsured vehicle. arraigned before Judge Pierce A. Northrup and remanded to East Cambridge jail on bail. Two helpers accompanied him.
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Concord
Adolph Hitler
Acton
Edward Byron
Alfred Whitney
West Concord Barracks
Lionel J. Cote
Illinois
Lawrence
Pierce A. Northrup
Cote
East Cambridge
Buffalo
New York
Cancer Drive Nears Close in Concord
With only a few days left in Concord’s 1953 campaign against cancer the sum raised is just over half the $4000 goal. Some solicitors have not yet reported gifts and last minute donations may push the total above the target. Contributions go to Mrs. Francis S. Moulton Jr treasurer at 2 Elm Street Concord and checks are payable to the American Cancer Society.
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Concord
Francis S. Moulton, Jr
Elm Street
American Cancer Society
Special Primary Tuesday To Name Williams Successor
The 13th Middlesex District holds a special primary next Tuesday May 5 from 4 PM to 7 30 PM to select a successor to Ex Rev David B Williams now a governor's councillor. May 26 is the election with last registration on Wednesday May 6. In Carlisle Maynard and Stow Democratic candidate Emile A Dumas of Maynard and Republican Harold Tompkins, both unopposed, the primary is a formality.
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Concord
Middlesex
David B. Williams
Carlisle
Maynard
Stow
Emile A. Dumas
Regular May Meeting of Concord American Legion Auxiliary
The Concord Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting on Monday May 4 at 8 PM at the Veterans Building. President Naomi Wood will preside. Refreshments will be served and reports from recent whist parties will be given.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Building
Naomi Wood
Planning Your Family Memorial Now for Easier Decisions
Families increasingly discuss and choose a memorial ahead of need to share the burden. The article encourages planning early and suggests involving all members to avoid tough choices when grief arrives.
Tours and Programs At Shrines enjoyed by Concord Visitors
Concord High School students hosted Canadian guests during February vacation traveling to Montreal and surrounding sites. programação included Old North Bridge Old Manse Alcott House and Antiquarian House tours plus a GM assembly plant visit. A Middlesex track meet hot dog roast and junior prom followed with return trips to Canada.
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Concord
Concord High School
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
West Hill High School
Robin Alsen
Old North Bridge
Old Manse
Alcott House
Antiquarian House
General Motors Assembly
Framingham
Middlesex
Belmont
Paul Post
Acton
Boston
Barbara Binns
Anna Christie
Jane Clements
Winnifred Decarie
Eade. Donnelly
Marion Hoyland
Gail Severance
Marilyn Wooldey
Hugh Balkie
Terry Davis
Billy Georgette
Mike Kenney
Peter Lariviere
Dick Lucas
George McMurray
Norm White
Lions Ladies Night Program at Lynnfield
Concord Lions Club held a ladies night at Suntang Inn Lynnfield Tuesday with about 30 couples. President Lawrence S Kendall led a large committee. notable guests included Thomas Quinn and realtor Harold Keizer inducted earlier. The nominating committee was named led by Leon J Moreau. Next meeting is May 12 with Kendall and Rae delegates to the international convention in Chicago.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Suntang Inn
Lynnfield
Lawrence S. Kendall
Harold Keizer
Academy Jane
Thomas Quinn
Dutch West Indies
Elhowing
Osman C_ Chaffee
Charles Wear
Maxwell E. Lawrence
Rothwe
L N. MacRae
Leon J. Moreau
Kendall
Chicago
Illois
Leonard E. Rae
Judith Kelly Hosts Friends for Monday Afternoon
Judith Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs E Richard Kelly entertained several friends at her home Monday afternoon. Games and refreshments were enjoyed.
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Judith Kelly
E. Richard Kelly
Concord Board of Trade Meeting Scheduled May 4
The Concord Board of Trade will hold its next meeting and supper Monday night May 4 at 6 45 at Howard Johnsons. Directors will report on hiring a new executive secretary and this will be the final meeting before the summer suspension.
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Concord
Concord Board of Trade
Howard Johnson’s
Board of Directors
First Territorial Governor Burt of Nebraska
Francis Burt, the first territorial governor of Nebraska, hailed from South Carolina and helped establish early governance in the frontier territory. His tenure laid groundwork for the territory’s transition towards statehood.
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Nebraska
Francis Burt
South Carolina
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