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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

7

Bedford Man Recently Wed at Vel's Church Ceremony Here

A Bedford couple tied the knot in a Vel's Church ceremony with Mrs. Boston and Mrs. Stacey listed among attendees. The bride, a Lexington High School graduate and X ray technician, and the groom, also a Lexington graduate and Stockbridge alumnus, a Korean War veteran, now work at Blue Ribbon Dairy. After a wedding trip to Maine New York and Canada they reside on Hill Road in Bedford.

Clifford Stacey Carlisle Frank Martines Bedford Waltham Hospital Lexington High School Stockbridge School U. S. Army Korea Blue Ribbon Dairy Maine New York Canada Hill Road

Unclear OCR readable items from Lincoln area social notes

Portions of a Lincoln area social page mention Amy Parker Bergen Lawrence Dickins Janet Thaw and others hosting outdoor parties and dances. References include birthday and anniversary notes, local residents such as Davy fat Camp Elba Wing and Toma, and schedule hints for community gatherings and memorials.

Bergen Amy Parker Mar- Ml Lincoln Lawrence Dickins William de Janet Thaw Accor Elbaiyere Toma Swift and i the Legend

New Naval Reserve Officers School expands nationwide

A broad expansion announced by Rear Admiral John A. Snackenberg extends the Naval Reserve Officers School with new campuses in Brockton Salem Portland Augusta Bangor Portsmouth and Manchester to keep reserve officers ready. The program adds curricula in engineering gunnery communications supply and seamanship along with active duty drills and correspondence courses.

Naval Reserve John A. Snackenberg USN First Naval District Naval Reserve Officers School Boston Lowell Worcester Springfield Providence Brockton Salem Portland Augusta Bangor U.S. Navy

Baby Shower Held At Carlisle Home

Carlisle Mrs. Nelson Taylor formerly Marilyn MacDonald was honored at a surprise baby shower held at Beverly Duttons Westford Street home. Eighteen guests attended and gifts were given. The Taylors, visiting family for ten days, returned to Norfolk Virginia where he is stationed in the U S Navy.

Carlisle Nelson Taylor Marilyn MacDonald Bedford Road Joan Davis Beverly Dutton Westford Street Taylor Norfolk Virginia U. S. Navy

Miss Leary and W D Crory Wed at Belmont Church Nuptials

Patricia Leary of Belmont and William D Crory Jr of Littleton were married in a nuptial mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church Belmont. Rev Charles Sheridan officiated. Miss Leary is the daughter of Mrs Patrick L Donahue and the late Arthur J Leary. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William D Crory of Littleton.

Littleton Patricia Leary Belmont William D. Crory Our Lady of Mercy’Church Charles Sheridan St. Anne’s Church Kittleton Patrick L. Donahue Arthur J. Leary Regis Frederick Crory Arthur Crory Fasutin Feehan Robert Cobb Concord

Carlisle Grange Cookout Enjoys 100 Chickens and Games

Carlisle P of H Grange held a dinner at Lawrence N Blanchard’s home on School Street. About 85 members and guests attended and consumed 100 chickens weighing 151 pounds, four bushels of corn, and assorted summer dishes. Afterward they played badminton, croquet, quoits and horseshoes.

Carlisle Carlisle Grange P. of Lawrence N. Blanchard Blanchard Jack Vincent Carl Lovett Ernest Needham William Erwin Frederick Flannery

Lincoln Girl Is Betrothed to Mystic Officer

Mr and Mrs Leslie W Crowson of 2 Cedar Road announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Crowson to Howard D Ives son of Col and Mrs Howard S Ives of Mystic Connecticut. Miss Crowson is a senior at Vermont Junior College and her fiancé is a senior at Norwich University. No wedding date has been set.

Lincoln Leslie W. Crowson Cedar Road Beverly Crowson Howard D. Ives Col Howard S. Ives Mystic Connecticut Miss Crowson Vermont Junior College Norwich University

Mrs Kirk Suffering With Broken Arm At Home

Deputy Sheriff Arthur B. Corey and Court Officer Charles S. Robinson attended the funeral of George H. Stevens of Lowell, formerly of Dracut, Friday afternoon.

Arthur B. Corey Stow Street Charles S. Robinson Walden Street George H. Stevens Lowell Dracut

Mrs Gene MacRae Stanley Returns From Boston Hospital

Mrs Gene MacRae Stanley wife of Walter E Stanley of Lowell road has returned home after a serious operation at a Boston hospital.

Gene MacRae Stanley Walter E. Stanley Lowell Road Boston

Quote on World Trouble From Nonproducers

A concise remark attributes much global trouble to people who do not produce anything else noting the paradox of idle influence. The comment reflects a critical view of those who rely on others' work without contributing material results.

Concord Bride Elizabeth Lips Weds Paul M Leslie At St Bernard

Elizabeth Lips daughter of H John Lips of 3 Willow Street wed Paul M Leslie son of Maurice Leslie of Lincoln at St Bernard's Church Concord. Rev James H Connolly presided with Mary F Gill as soloist and Esther Costello on organ. The couple plan a trip to Virginia Maryland and Washington DC then reside in Lincoln in a new home after August 21. Elizabeth is a teacher at Bown School Newton and Paul is involved in the family turkey business.

Elizabeth Lips Concord Paul Leslie St. Bernard’s Elizabeth M. Lips H. John Lips Willow Street Paul M. Leslie Maurice Leslie Concord Turnpike Lincoln James H. Connolly St. Bernard’s Church Mary F. Gill West Concord Esther Costello William J. Pierce, Jr Helen J. Lips Jeanne Hall Warren Payne Pat Manganello Springfield Martha Leslie Margery Pierce Virginia Duval Dorchester Bernard A. Leslie Frank Gordon Maine Robert Leslie Arlington James Macone Monument Hall George Markhams Virginia Maryland Washington, D.C Concord ‘High School Fitchburg State Teachers College Philodemic Society Concord High School Bown School Newton Leslie Rod .& Gun Club The Elks

Warning Farmers About Pinkeye For Livestock

The American Foundation for Animal Health alerts farmers to pinkeye as an infectious condition that can spread rapidly within herds. Causes include mechanical factors pollen deficiency and pests like flies. signs include watery discharge squinting and red swollen membranes. Isolation and prompt veterinary care are advised to prevent losses.

American Foundation For Animal Health The Foundation

Concord Couple Wed in Garden Ceremony

Elizabeth Morgan Robertson of Elm Street became the bride of Putnam King of Lowell Road in a garden ceremony on Saturday. The Rev. Dr. Edward P. Daniels of the First Parish Unitarian Church officiated at the home of William T. King and wife in Lincoln, attended by family.

Concord Elizabeth Morgan Robertson Elm Street Paul B. Morgan Worcester Putnam King Lowell Road Tarrant P. King Milton Edward P. Daniels First Parish Unitarian Church King William T. King Lincoln

Third Boy Born to Sobergs in West Concord

A third son, Peter David Soberg, was born August 1 at Emerson Hospital to Mr and Mrs Howard J Soberg Thelma Hansen. Grandparents are Herman Hansen of Concord Harold Soberg of West Concord and great grandfather John W Anderson of West Concord.

West Concord Howard J. Soberg Thelma Hansen Emerson Hospital Peter David Soberg Herman Hansen Concord Harold Soberg John W. Anderson

May Be Polio Without Realizing It Says Expert

Polio may affect many without noticeable symptoms. Dr Roy F Feemster notes only about one in 150 contact cases show enough symptoms for diagnosis yet immunity may develop life long. Boston health commissioner Join H Cauley agrees many contact cases go unrecognized and symptoms can be milder than vaccine reactions.

Roy F. Feemster Division of H. Cauley Boston

Carlisle Grange Lecturer to Attend New England Conference

Lawrence N. Blanchard from Carlisle School street will represent Carlisle Grange P H No 402 at the New England Lecturers conference to be held next week at Rhode Island State College Kingston. State Deputy and Mrs Edward R Stephen from Russell street will also attend.

Carlisle Lawrence N. Blanchard School Street Carlisle Grange New England Rhode Island State College Kingston Edward R. Stephen Russell Street

Two 18 Year Olds Critically Hurt In Bedford Turnpike Crash

Six teenagers were in a one car crash on the Middlesex turnpike near the Billerica line at 3 05 pm last Wednesday. Two youths William Gallagher Jr and Edward Cutlop both 18 suffered critical injuries including a fractured skull and a broken neck. Mary Parsons 16 Charlestown suffered a fractured left wrist and a broken rib. Three others Paul Mellen Barbara Pappas Ellen O Connell were treated and released. Police say excessive speed caused the crash which wrecked the car and damaged several posts and a tree. The scene lay on a two lane highway with a history of prior tragedies.

Bedford Middlesex Turnpike Billerica St. John’s Hospital Lowell Billerica Town Donald Bunson William Gallagher, Jr Chapman Street Charlestown Edward Cutlop Austin Street Cambridge Gallagher Mary Parsons Polk Street Paul Mellen Franklin Street Barbara Pappas Russell Street Ellen O'Connell Charles Street Somerville

Milk production per cow hits new U.S. record in 1954

The article reports a record high in milk production per dairy cow across the United States for 1954, noting rising yields and potential implications for farms, prices, and dairy industry efficiency.

United States

Hanlons greet second child

Maynard Mr and Mrs Albert W Hanlon Jr announce the birth of a second daughter Margot Jane Hanlon on August 3 at Emerson hospital. Grandparents are George C Manter of Concord and Albert W Hanlon of Lincoln. Great grandmothers are Sarah L Manter of Concord and Melissa Ruble of West Concord.

Maynard Albert W. Hanlon, Jr Virginia Manter Euclid Avenue Concord Margot Jane Hanlon Emerson Hospital George C. Manter Albert W. Hanlon Lincoln Sarah L. Manter Melissa Ruble West Concord

Army buddies reunite after years in Willimantic

Marcel St Denis of Fall River Massachusetts meets police officer Edmund Haddad in Willimantic Connecticut while asking directions. The men discover they were Army buddies who had not seen each other since 1945.

Willimantic Conn Marcel St. Denis Fall River Mass Edmund Haddad

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