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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
5
A fragmented recipe note describes tearing cucumber slices, watercress greens, and Italian dressing into bite size pieces, then tossing with greens. It emphasizes grouping cucumber slices on the greens and finishing with dressing.
Sgt Rodney W Smith of Harvard Road heads two weeks with the Heavy Mortar Co 18st Infantry Division National Guard at Camp Drum NY. Wilfred Pekkala and family return from a camping trip through Vermont New Hampshire and Maine. The new school is expected ready by March 1 1956.
Miss Eleanor Peck of Great Road serves as a counselor at the Girl Scout Camp in Milford, New Hampshire this week. Her guests include Miss Marjorie Warren and Miss Eleanor Warren of Crescent Street.
Misses Patty and Barbara Swett of Hyde Park are guests of their grandmother Mrs. Sarah Irwin on Crescen Street, visiting for a family reunion.
Loretta Gaucher of Red Acre Road announces engagement to SP 3 Albert J. Sagar son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sagar of Accokeek Maryland The couple plan a winter wedding Loretta works for Middlesex Mortgage Insurance Concord a Hale High School graduate Albert is stationed at Fort Devens and will be out of the service in February
Mrs David C Clemens of West Acton Road is vacationing in Vermont for a period and plans to return soon.
Mr and Mrs Roger Matthew man and family return from Lake Winnepesaukee NH. Richard Hunt family vacations with Mrs Hunt's mother in Finger Lakes NY. Rev and Mrs Paul Killinger come home from Buffalo NY. Malcolm Fletcher family from Packard Road also home from Center Harbor. William Trumpett on Old Hudson Road after New York and Niagara Falls trip. Roger Tansey and family vacation at Loring Air Force Base Limestone Maine then Pinkham Pond Center Barnstead NH. Glen Pippett returns from Wisconsin. Benjamin Bayne and Virgin Islands guest Philip Evans host this week. Police Chief Addy notes persistent rubbish on roads and promises strict enforcement.
Stow police and Conservation Officer Gaudette recovered a stolen vehicle near the Railroad Tracks by the Assabet River. The car, originally stolen in Boston on Monday, had its tires and wheels removed. Owner Wag Mary F Sullivan of 1185 Boylston Street, Boston, was notified and took possession of the car.
Firemen responded to a short circuit at the residence of Mrs Annie Brown on Woodland road Monday morning. A fire box 38 was sounded. Dr and Mrs C Rogers Lord and daughters Marjorie and Judith of Page road had been vacationing the past week at Tuftonboro New Hampshire.
Anthony French of Meriden Connecticut was fined 150 dollars after police said he fell asleep at a train crossing causing a traffic delay until an officer woke him.
The article offers guidance on improving eye appearance through makeup and care. It covers using eye liner to extend lash lines, shadow colors to enhance depth, and brow and lash grooming with baby oil mascara and curling for a fuller look. It advises brushing brows against growth, powdering lashes before mascara, and gentle beauty routines.
Acton begins the 1955 56 school year with junior senior high classes opening September 7 from 7 50 am to 12 17 pm. Grades 7 12 follow a split schedule. Julia L McCarthy Primary and village schools start September 8 from about 8 30 am to 2 15 pm. Names listed include Superintendent William L O Connell and Principal Margaret H Barrett, with staff across Primary West South Center Junior and Senior High and departments in English Social Studies Science Math and Vocational programs.
Concord notices a 20th reunion for the 1935 Concord High School class set for September 24 at the Concord Rod and Gun Clubhouse. Planned are a home cooked dinner bar and orchestra with a 7 to 8 social hour, and dancing after.
The Carlisle Annual Grange fair, August 20 at the hall on Concorde Street, opens at 2 PM. Francis J. Roderick of Russell Street chairs the event. Exhibits must be in by 12 noon for judging, with Middlesex County Extension Service providing judges. Massachusetts Department of Agriculture supports prizes. 4-H youths under 18 have special classes. A bean supper runs 6 to 7 30 PM followed by an 8 PM auction of articles to benefit the Grange.
Mrs. Olivia M Hansen of Crescent Road in Stow died Friday at Whitney Rest Home after a long illness. Born in Denmark she lived in Stow 57 years and was widow of Hans C Hansen. Survived by three sons William of Framingham Alexander of Maynard Harry of Somerville, two grandchildren one great grandchild and a Denmark-based sister and brother. Funeral Sunday at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev S Garlin Hall officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery.
Marlboro Victor Leley aged 60 of 59 Albion Street Chelsea was found not guilty of three counts of larceny and a drunkenness charge in District Court. Judge George E Dewey presided as police had accused him in the theft of junk from a local dealer.
Mrs. Rita Armour of 269 Main street has been ill since June and was moved to hospital on Monday. Her husband Richard D Armour, with Company K at Camp Drum, New York, was notified through Marlboro and returned home to be near her. B J Coughlin is a patient at Emerson hospital.
Two Concord High majorettes Betty Nagle and Diane Strayton will compete for queen honors in the seventh annual allstar football game at Lowell Memorial Stadium on August 25. They are listed with their parent names and street addresses. Eight Concord graduates train with Lowell at the University of Massachusetts for the game between Greater Lawrence and Greater Lowell players.
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