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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

2

Summer Festival opening at Lake Whalum Playhouse

Attendees on Tuesday evening August 9 included Forest Nelson, Booth Jackson, Pat Farrell, Pamela Farrell, Peg OConnell, Lilian Holmes, Anne Duclos, Pat Wehkoja, Christine Lampinen, Leon Comeau, Ray Van Verse, Arthur Brook, Peter Hogan and others. They stopped at Howard Johnsons for a late snack on the way home. De Maieirdlites returning from Camp Sutherland in Pembroke list Elizabeth Skipper Elaine Patricia Rogers Barry Heinonen Karen Tuikka Arnold Pekkala Peter Ranta. Mrs Harry taught, Sophie Pekkala and Anna Tuikka cooked. One week stay listed for Susan Paakki Penny Miller Linda Kunelius Diane Fullenton Marie Parkkila David Heitanen. Camp session age 7 11. John Bent Jr home on Emerson Road Concord purchased by Harold A Ledgard Realtor Maynard.

Lake Whalum Playhouse Forest Nelson Booth Jackson de Maieirdltes Camp Sutherland Pembroke Elizabeth Skipper Elaine Patricia Rogers Barry Heinonen Karen Tuikka Arnold Pekkala Peter Ranta Harry Sophie Pekkala Anna Tuikka Susan Paakki

Churchgoers Attend Lutheran Service in New Hampshire

Mr and Mrs John Paakki Susan and Jackie visited with Mr and Mrs Henry Ritter Carol and Susan and guests from New Jersey at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge New Hampshire last Sunday.

John. Paakki Susan Jackie Enry Ritter Carol New Jersey Edwin Salmi David Linda John Elmer Maki Cathedral of the Pines Rindge New Hampshire

Antila Couple Return From Vacation To Maine Connecticut

Mr and Mrs Edward Antila of 24 Railroad Street have returned from a two week vacation spent in Connecticut and Maine.

Edward Antila Railroad Street Connecticut Maine

Smith Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs Melvin Smith and their sons Ronald and Melvin have returned to their home in Burbank California after visiting their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Bernard Smith of 25 Great Road and Mrs Cora Newman of 6 Arthur Street.

Melvin Smith Ronald Melvin Burbank California Bernard Smith Great Road Cora Newman Arthur Street

Mrs Waterhouse Convalesces at Saxonville Home

Mrs George Waterhouse of Acton Court has been a patient at Framingham Union Hospital and is now convalescing at her son George Waterhouse's home in Saxonville. She is expected to return home late this week.

George Waterhouse Acton Court Framingham Union Hospital George Saxonville

Duggan Brothers Serve in Army Carrier Family

Paul C. Duggan departed last week for Sampson Air Force Field New York after enlisting in the U S Army AimFoney is the son of Mr and Mrs J Ed mund Duggan of 23 Park City. They have another son Owen stationed at Fort Hood Texas.

Paul C. Duggan Sampson Air Force Field New York U. S. Army AimFoney J. Edmund Duggan Park City Owen Fort Hood Texas

Maynard Emblem Club to Host Whist Party

The Maynard Emblem Club sponsors a whist party on Tuesday night August 23 at 8 30 at Mrs Blanche Stansfield’s home Main Street Prize awards will be given for top players.

Maynard Emblem Club Blanche Stansfield

Dr J F Sampson Resumes Practice After Vacation

Dr J F Sampson a chiropodist resumes practice after a vacation announcing he is back to seeing patients and continuing treatment at his clinic.

J. F. Sampson Joseph F. Sampson Nason St. Iaynard Mass Case Building Aintment Tel. Ynard

Engraver Calvin Swain Begins Two-Week Home Vacation

Calvin Swain, an engraver with a Boston firm, takes a two week vacation to relax at his new home at 256 Great Road with his wife and three children and plans side trips to nearby points of interest.

Calvin Swain Boston Great Road

Ledgard Auction Notes Parker Street Home Sale

Realtor Harold A. Ledgard announces the sale of James and Roberts home at 122 Parker Street to John and Patricia Connelly formerly of Wadham.

Harold A. Ledgard James Roberts Parker Street John R. Connelly Wadham

Rotary clubs swap visits and lobster cookout

Wilbur Clark recovering at home after hospital stay. About twenty five Maynard Rotary members toured Ossipee New Hampshire for a reciprocal visit. The highlight of the trip was a lobster cookout at the famed Deercove Lodge on Lake Sunapee.

Wilbur Clark Massachusetts General Hospital Thomas Street Maynard Rotary Club Ossipee New Hampshire

Sweeney Couple Return from Austria on Short Furlough

SFC and Mrs. Ronald W. Sweeney have returned from two and a half years overseas in Salzburg Austria. He has a 45 day furlough and they will spend it at the home of Mrs. Sweeney's parents Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dodge on Waltham Street.

SFC Ronald W. Sweeney Salsburg Austria Sweeny Sweeney Warren Dodge Waltham Street

Miss Jennie Chernak Goes On Vacation From Middlesex Bank

Miss Jennie Chernak is on vacation from her duties at the Middlesex County Bank, taking a break from her clerical work.

Jennie Chernak Middlesex County Bank

Townsend sisters return from Casco Bay Maine vacation

Misses Lillian Townsend and Marion Townsend have arrived home after a leisure trip at Casco Bay in Maine.

Lillian Marion Townsend Casco Bay, Maine

Cantino Takes Two Week Vacation to California

Mary Cantino departed Saturday for a two week vacation in California. She plans to visit coastal towns and enjoy leisure time away from work commitments.

Mary Cantino California

Maynard Democratic Food Sale Set for August 26

Maynard Democratic Town Committee schedules a food sale for Friday night August 26 from 6 to 9 at Hawes Flower Shop on Nason Street. Proceeds support party activities. Local residents invited to attend and support the fundraiser.

Maynard Maynard Democratic Town Committee Hawes Flower Shop Nason Street

Marine Cpl William A Koski reports to Albany Center

Marine Cpl. William A Koski, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J Koski of Wallcott Street Maynard, reported to the Marine Corps Supply Center in Albany July 18 from the Naval Base in Boston. He is assigned to the repair Branch at the center. He attended Worcester High School of Commerce before enlisting in April 1953.

Albany Albany, Ga PHTNC Marine William A. Koski William J. Koski Wallcott Street Maynard Marine Corps Supply Center Naval Base Boston Worcester High School of Commerce

Food Sale for St. Bridget's CYO Baseball Team

A food sale to benefit St. Bridget's CYO Baseball team will be held Friday afternoon starting at 1 o'clock at Hawes Flower Shop on Nason Street. Donations of food are welcome and may be left at Hawes' at 1 o'clock.

Maynard—Aa St. Bridget’s CYO Hawes Flower Shop Nason Street Hawes

Mrs Marie Burdo Dies Suddenly at Home in Falmouth

Mrs Marie Caron Burdo widow of Lawrence M. Burdo died suddenly at her Falmouth home last Friday. She was the sister of Mrs George Creighton of Summer Street. The funeral was held Tuesday.

Marie Burdo Maynard Marie Caron) Burdo Falmouth Lawrence M. Burdo George Creighton Summer Street

Elizabeth Rogers celebrates 10th birthday at Camp Sutherland

Miss Elizabeth Rogers of 7 Lincoln Street celebrated her tenth birthday at Camp Sutherland Pembroke. Ice cream was served to all campers as they sang Happy Birthday. She received a Ginny doll with accessories a wallet and money candy bars and a brand new bicycle awaiting her return home.

Maynard Elizabeth Rogers Lincoln Street Camp Sutherland Pembroke

Cheese Exchange records bold 1954 trade gains

Plymouth Wisconsin reporter R W Leffler, president of the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange, announced that 5,000,000 more pounds of cheese were traded in 1954 than in any prior year, signaling a strong year for the dairy market.

Plymouth Wis ULP R. W Leffler Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

Maynard Girl Weds Emry Rebstad at St George’s Church

Barbara Ann Phillips of Maynard married Emry O. Rebstad of Berlin and Sarasota in a 3 PM double ring ceremony at St George’s Episcopal Church. The Rev Henry Mattucks officiated. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon and will reside in Miami after the wedding.

Maynard St. George’s Episcopal Church Barbara Ann Phillips Thomas H. Phillips McKinley Street Emry O. Rebstad Olaf M. Rebstad Berlin Sarasota Florida Henry Mattucks Ayer Thoaas H. Phillips, Jr Phillip Weinman Barbara J. McNamara Carol A. Phelan Waltham Jane MacGillivray Weston Mary E. Armstrong North Quincy Jean Phillips David Mathews Charles Jewett Charles Phelan Larry Mathews Virginia Reading Hyde Park Norwood Worcester Wellesley Hills Ann Darling Acton Sawyer Gail Anne Phelan Betty Ann Mulroy Miami

Three Local Youths Enlist in U S Navy

The Framingham Navy Recruiting Station announces the enlistment of Frederick H. Gould, Robert J. Konowicz, and Peter W. Grigas under the High School Graduate Program. All are in recruit training at Bainbridge Maryland and will attend technical schools through the Navy.

Magnata Navy Framingham United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge Maryland

Biography fragmentized: groom's education and service

The bronegroom attended Emerson Prep School in Exeter New Hampshire and Hudson High School. He served in the U S Army as a sergeant and is enrolled at Embry Riddle Aeronautics School and the University of Miami Florida.

Maynard Man Earns Merit in Advanced Portrait Course

Samuel Mecciche owner of Samuels Studio returned from Winona Lake Indiana with a certificate of merit from the Winona School of Photography. The program drew 70 students from multiple states and featured renowned instructors from across the country.

Maynard Samuel Mecciche Samuels Studio Winona Lake Indiana Winona School of Photography Post Graduate School of Photographers Canada Amog Mecciche George Carassonne Houston Texas Adolph Fassbender New York City Courneye Tourcotte Muskegon Michigan Maurice Carnes la Claire Grand Rapids E. E. Hoffstetter St. Louis Missouri Roy M. Green Gainsville Florida

The Lewis Woodpecker’s Feeding Habits Revealed

The Lewis woodpecker of the far west does not dig into wood for food. It catches insects on the ground or in the air or bores into fruit to obtain them.

Lewis Far West

John Junno, Maynard Builder, 59, Died at Emerson Hospital

Maynard resident John Ilmar Junno 59 died Tuesday at Emerson Hospital. Born in Finland he lived in Maynard 47 years and worked as a building contractor. Survived by wife Aino, son Fred, daughter Sylvia, mother Mary Junno, sisters Saimi and Annie, and grandchild. Funeral today at 2 at his home with pastors Kangas and Hamalaonen officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.

Maynard John Ilmar Junno Fairfield Street Emerson Hospital Finland Carpenter’s Union Aino Wuerio) Junno Fred West Concord Sylvia Mary Junno Saimi Junno Annie Luosolo Komas Kangas St. Ohn’s Lutheran Church Eino Hamalaonen Finnish Congregational Church Glenwood Cemetery Fowler Funeral Service

Maynard Couple Welcomes First Son John D. Castor Jr

Mr and Mrs John D Castor 47 Glendale street welcome their third child and first son John D Castor Jr born August 8 at Emerson Hospital. The father hails from Concord and the grandparents are Mrs Mary Castor of Concord and Mr and Mrs Paul Cahill of Weston. The mother is Paula Cahill of Weston.

Maynard Dong John D. Castor Glendale Street John D. Castor, Jr Emerson Hospital Castor Concord Mary Castor Paul Cahill Weston Paula Cahill

Governor vows veto of travel bill boosting elder aid

Gov. Herter announced he would veto the travel allowance bill after the Senate adopted a $2.50 monthly rise tied to a rising national income. The measure, replacing the House approved prosperity clause, would lift total leisure and travel benefits to 6.50 a month, seen as excessive by Sen. Graham who noted its impact on families earning 3000 to 5000 dollars annually.

Boston LLP House Senate Ways and Means Committee Herter Philip A.graham Hamilton Graham

West Coast Assembly Surpasses Ten Percent Share

A new industry estimate shows nearly one in ten cars are now assembled on the West Coast, signaling a shift in manufacturing centers and economic activity. The finding highlights the growing importance of West Coast plants in national auto production and supply chains.

West Coast

Maynard Tragedy Funeral Held At Finn Church

Funeral arrangements announced for the late Maynard figure Evert Salo and his sister. Burial will take place at the local cemetery following a Friday service at the Eino Finn Church.

Maynard Regi Evert Salo Funera W. A Ev Eino

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Bent, Jr Emerson Road Warren and Deane Sts Main St Emry Rebstad Alpha Anderson Grace Olsen U. S. Navy Frederick H. Gould Frank W. Ignachuck Robert J. Konowicz Joseph S. Konowicz Florida Road Peter W. Grigas Peter Grigas Zoge U. S Gladys Studio James Stronach St. Bridget’s Church Mary Maria Hayes Street Niagara Falls Maynard Man John Junno Ladys Gold Hamilton Watch M.A.G Richard Oberschulte Waino K. Pekkala Winter St APT Maynard. Mass Allen E. Jamaica Blad Main Alvin H. Fletc Stow, Mass SERTA Zenith Axminster MAIN
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