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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

17

Real estate ad notes from a bustling August inquiry

The fragment describes August activity with agents, a Maine dog, a house sale in Acton Littleton, and advertised properties like Peacock Farm near Fort Pond. It mentions prices from 8300 to 19700, various home styles, and ongoing agent calls for listings.

Capt Whiting Ceunty Middlesex Littleton Peacock Farm Acton Fort Pond Mary Ibath Steve Franklin Strandh

Lions Club to Hold Final Summer Cookout Tuesday

Concord notices the Lions Club holds its last summer cookout Tuesday August 23 at 6 30 p m at Ray Harris Route 27 North Acton with Robert E Sheehan as chef A brief board meeting follows and the fall season begins September 13 at Howard Johnsons Restaurant to resume fall and winter programs President Rudolph W Currier reports

Concord Lions Club Ray Harris Route 27 North Acton Robert E. Sheehan Rudolph W. Currier Howard Johnson’s

Concord Grange Corn Roast Planned For Tuesday Evening

Concord Grange P of H No 150 members plan a corn roast for Tuesday evening and regular meetings will resume in September. Miss Olive Scherer, master, reports that Julian W Ballou a Middlesex Institution for Savings banker residing on Attawan Road will vacation in Vermont next weekend with his wife, son, daughter, and grandchildren making a party of 12. Jane Novick of Maynard, waitress at Battleground Restaurant, resumed duties Monday after a two week vacation.

Concord Grange P. of H Olive Scherer Julian W. Ballou Middlesex Institution For Savings Attawan Road Vermont Jane Novick Maynard Battleground

Kennedy family returns from Nantucket vacation

Mr and Mrs Vandiver M Kennedy of 33 Sudbury road and Mrs Kennedy s niece Mimi Fraticelli of 8 Potter street have returned from a weeklong Nantucket vacation Kennedy owner and proprietor of a Thoreau street store resumed work Monday morning

Vandiver M. Kennedy Sudbury Road

Farm machinery totals across United States farms

United States farms report about 4.6 million tractors 950 thousand combines 640 thousand corn pickers 2.65 million motor trucks 730 thousand milking machines and 4.5 million automobiles showing broad use of farming and transport equipment.

United States

Swanson Family Weekend Visit to Groton

Mr and Mrs Carl J Swanson of South Street spent the weekend visiting their son Albert G Swanson and his family in Groton Connecticut.

Carl J. Swanson South Street Albert G. Swanson Groton Connecticut

Robbins Couple Return From Hamp ton NH Vacation

Mr and Mrs Fred E Robbins of Bedford road are back home after a week's vacation in Hampton New Hampshire.

Fred E. Robbins Bedford Road Hampton New Hampshire

Lap ham Family Plans Return to Camp After Visit

Mr and Mrs Arnold T Lap ham of Concord street vacationing in Wolfeboro New Hampshire with son Taylor and daughter Judith. On Friday they will return home then Judith will join them back to camp for another week.

Arnold T. Lapham Concord Street Wolfeboro New Hampshire Taylor Judith

Will Determine Sudbury Little League Winner

The Sabres, winner of the first half, will meet the second half champion Sunday afternoon at the town field. The first game was played yesterday the 17th. if a third game is needed it will be Wednesday the 24th at 6 PM.

Sudbury Sabres

Tour of USS Tarawa Planned at Boston Shipyard

Navy Recruiting Office announces a tour of the carrier USS Tarawa at the Boston Naval Shipyard on August 20. Navy bus will depart Post Office Building at 9 am. eligibility starts at age 16. Interested youths should contact Chief Gilson to join by calling TR 5-5451 during stated hours.

Navy Recruiting Office Framingham U. S. S. Tarawa U. S. Naval Shipyard Boston Navy Gilson

Heirloom Robe Worn At Sudbury Infant Christening

Sudbury couple Chester and Mrs. Ches ter Purdy christened their infant son Michael Rex in Our Lady Chapel at St. Bridget's Framingham with godparents Mrs. Lawrence Leone and Arthur Smith. A family gathering at the Purdy home followed, marking a going away luncheon as Chester Purdy departs for three weeks study in Elmira New York. The heirloom robe, richly embroidered, was worn by the baby. The Purdy family resides on Highland Avenue South Sudbury.

Sudbury Rex Michael Purdy Chester Michael Purdy Our Lady Chapel St. Bridget’s Framingham Lawrence Leone Arthur Smith Reginald C. Purdy Mrs. Purdy Highland Avenue South

Sudbury Residents Return From Vacations

Mrs. Anna Van Dusen returns to South Sudbury after six weeks in Harwichport Cape Cod and stays with the William Brennans on Concord road. Miss Joan Cosy of Concord road comes back from a Virgin Islands trip visiting her family Mr and Mrs John Colby formerly of Pekham road Sudbury.

Anna van Dusen South Sudbury Harwichport Cape Cod William Brennans Concord Road Joan Co Virgin Islands John Colby Peakham Road Sudbury

Concord native promotes to airman first class

A-2C Frank Gordon Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gordon of Concord avenue was promoted to airman first class at Vow Air Force Base Bangor Maine Before serving at Dow she was overseas in Guam for 18 men A graduate of Concord ing School he lives in Bangor with his wife the former Rosemary OConnell of West Concord

Frank Gordon, Jr Frank Gordon Concord Avenue Vow Air Force Base Bangor Maine Dow Guam Concording School Rosemary O’connell West Concord

Mrs Manley Boyce Hosts Lincoln Bridge Club Honor Visit

Mrs. Manley Boyce of Old Sudbury road entertained the Lincoln Bridge Club Thursday evening in honor of former member Mrs Everett H. Davison of Orange City Florida, vacationing in the area.

Manley Boyce Old Sudbury Road Lincoln Bridge Club Everett H. Davison Orange’ City Florida

Mrs MacLeod Attends 49th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs Edward MacLeod of Lincoln Road recently returned from a short visit to Mr and Mrs Ray Rogers in Greensboro Bend Vermont. While there she attended the forty ninth wedding anniversary of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Cliff Rogers at Orleans.

Edward MacLeod Lincoln Road Ray Rogers Greensboro Bend Vermont Cliff Rogers Orleans

Master’s Thesis Proves Hearing Aid Model Works

In Cleveland John Carroll University professor Joseph Hunter graded a physics student Robert R. Dambach’s master’s thesis as a working hearing aid model. Dambach, 26, built a transistor based device to prove its superiority over vacuum tubes. His success was evident to Professor Hunter.

Cleveland, O John Carroll University Joseph Hunter Robert R. Dambach Hunter

Mr and Mrs Alexander Kear Enjoy Weekend in East Falmouth

Mr and Mrs Alexander Kear of Marlboro Road spent last weekend enjoying time in East Falmouth with local sights and seaside air.

Alexander Kearin Marlboro Road East Falmouth

Sudbury Fire Chief Warns On Open Burning Hazard

Sudbury Fire Chief Albert St. Germaine received a letter from the State Fire Marshal declaring the uncontrolled burning of rubbish at the Sudbury Town Dump a serious fire hazard. It calls for strict enforcement of open fire laws, with a public notice published in this paper.

Sudbury Albert St. Germaine Ster Commonwealth

Couple Enjoys Western Canada and Ontario Trip

Mr and Mrs John E Childs traveled last week visiting Quebec Montreal Ottawa and the Thousand Islands during a leisure trip. They reported pleasant scenery and memorable experiences across the cities and scenic waterways.

Quebec Montreal Ottawa Thousand Islands

Mrs Elwin C Williams Enjoyed Boston Summer Theatre

Mrs Elwin C Williams of Concord road enjoyed several days at the Statler Hotel in Boston and attended numerous summer theatre productions in and around the city.

Elwin C. Williams Concord Road Statler Boston

Sudbury Couples Club Beach Party Planned in Manomet

The Sudbury Couples Club hosts a beach party at Manomet on Saturday August 20. Couples may call Helen Fay Lane Nylund Maude Craig or Grace Flewelling at listed numbers to join the event.

Sudbury Manomet Helen Fay Lane Nylund Maude Craig Grace Flewelling

Sudbury Garden Club Meets at Mrs Blanchard Home

The Sudbury Garden Club gathered at Mrs A Raymond Blanchard's home last Wednesday to make flower arrangements for Sudbury's shut ins. Hostess Mrs Blanchard and Mrs Edmund W Stevens served a delightful tea to the members.

Sudbury Garden Club A. Raymond Blanchard Sudbury Blanchard Edmund W. Stevens

Marriage of Susanne Britton and John Cary Nicholas

Miss Susanne Britton of Cambridge and John Cary Nicholas of Windsor and Windsor, Vt., wed at Martha Mary Chapel with Rev. John Dixon Copp officiating. The couple, announced by Britton and Nicholas families, will live in Cambridge after a wedding trip to the Canadian Rockies.

Sudbury Wayside Inn Martha- Mary Chapel Susanne Britton Cambridge John Cary Nicholas John Dixon Copp South Sudbury Ralph Royal Britton Washington D. C Nicholas Wilson Cary Nicholas New Brunswick N. J Windsor Elizabeth Ann Torrey Bruce S. Nicholas Greencastle Indiana Ernest Lee Taylor Westfield Forrest M. Catherman, Jr Highland Park Britton Mt. Vernon Seminary George Washington University Colgate University USNR Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Canadian Rockies

Comic Book Day at Elbanobscot Delights Sudbury Camp

Sudbury campers and counselors joined a humorous Comic Book Day with clowns cowboys and famous characters. Maggie Chases Jiggs through trees as Donald Duck groups arrive from Concord and Lincoln. Grant Bowry wins a prize for an original Joe Palocka costume. Upcoming events include H M S Pinafore August 18 and Turnabout Day August 22.

Sudbury Davy Crocketts Elbanobscot Maggie Ruth Manghue Jiggs Ward Mannghue Lone Ranger Donald Ducks Concord Lincoln Grant Bowry Joe Palocka Childrens

Sudbury Rail Balance Challenge Draws Bystanders

A group in Sudbury tested balance by walking the Hudson Road to Old Lancaster Road rail crossing. Robert Ling Donald Marquis Ed Smith and Danny Krause led the half mile feat while Helen Krause supervised. Locals considered it risky yet amusing in the hot summer evening.

Sudbury Robert Ling Donald Marquis Hudson Rd Old Lancaster Rd Ed Smith Danny Krause Helen Krause

Strawberry Treat Bread Filling Idea

A simple oat meal loaf filling blends drained frozen strawberries with cream cheese. Mix thawed berries with enough juice to moisten mozzarella? (Note: corrected: cream cheese.) Use generously between loaf slices for a fruity, creamy sandwich filling.

New York

Two Youths Critical After Turnpike Crash Near Billerica

Two youths remain in critical condition after a serious auto accident on the old Middlesex Turnpike near the Billerica town line on August 3. William Gallagher Jr. 18 of Charlestown is unconscious with a fractured skull and lacerations. Edward Cutlop 18 of Cambridge is said to have a broken neck and is somewhat improved. The six teens were in a car that struck cement posts and a tree, tearing off the top. police say the car belonged to Gallagher’s father.

Bedford Middlesex Turnpike Billerica Town Line St. John’s Hospital Lowell William Gallagher, Jr Chappman Street Charlestown Edward Cutlop Austin Street Cambridge Gallagher

Past Masters Night Observed in Tyngsborough

Tyngsborough hosts Past Masters Night on Friday at 8 P.M. with president Carl J. Swanson presiding at the event full of Masonic ceremonial tone.

Tyngsborough Carl J. Swanson

Sudbury Public Fire Regulations Linked to Open Burn Rules

Town of Sudbury announces open burn restrictions under Chapter 48 and 148. Fire wardens and town officials must publish and enforce permit rules, with penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days for ignition or careless disposal near forest land and open areas. Permits may be written and conditions enforced.

Unclaimed Savings at Assakfet Institution For Savings Maynard

Notice that the bank holds nine accounts under $25 each totaling 12.71 dollars will be turned over to the Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation by November 1. The list of accounts is available at the bank.

Assakfet Institution For Savings Maynard Mass Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation

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