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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
25
Nell Ann Shop resumes operations after a week off following a family visit to Maine. A son’s trip abroad influenced the pause, with staff noting a return to regular hours and renewed customer service.
Stow Mrs John K Robblee of Maynard and her twin brother the Rev Louis West minister of the South Baptist Church South Boston celebrated their birthday Saturday evening at the Robblee home with twenty family members present for a dinner. A birthday cake was made by their sister Mrs Gertrude Hancock. Guests included Wests sons Elmer and Horace, Carol Maynard and many Robblee relatives from Stow Gleasondale and South Boston.
The article notes that Abraham Lincoln once patented a device designed to buoy ships over dangerous shoals. It explains the invention’s aim to stabilize vessels in shallow waters and mentions Lincoln’s role as a jurist and inventor in addition to his political career.
The claimant designates a beneficiary and selects one of four settlement options, including a lump sum payment, as part of the settlement arrangement.
The Reverend and Mrs Edward Perry Daniels of 28 Walden Street left last week on a two week vacation trip to Nova Scotia arranged through the Valentine Travel Agency.
Mr and Mrs Allison F Clark and their children Edgar and Barbara of 257 Main Street have returned home after a two week vacation in Brookline New Hampshire. Mr Clark was on vacation from his duties as janitor of the Harvey Wheeler School West Concord.
Harvard Brewing Co names F Hundley of Wellesley Hills as vice president in charge of sales after a board meeting at the New Ocean House in Swampscott on August 12. Hundley brings extensive national sales experience with major brewers and leadership in the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the U S Brewers Foundation.
West Concord announces a regular meeting of Boy Scout Troop 43 next Friday at 7 PM in the Our Lady Help of Christians church basement. The troop is sponsored by Our Lady's parish.
Stow Girl Scouts plan a late August trip to Camp Virginia in Bolton for the last week of August. Groups will meet at Town Hall with leaders arranged for each grade level from 4th to 7th. Transportation will be provided by mothers and friends. Mrs. Woodhead will assist Tuesday for swimming.
Concord reports the Veterans of Foreign Wars pledged cooperation in a national fire prevention drive after noting U S fire losses reached 616 million dollars in the year ending April 30 1947. VFW representatives participated in the President's conference in Washington and offered the organization’s facilities to reduce waste and prevent fire damage.
Next Sunday the boys of Our Lady Help of Christians parish West Concord will celebrate Communion Sunday and go to confession this coming Saturday. The Concord Legion Band resumes summer concerts Friday at 8 PM at Monument Square bandstand.
Mrs. Dorothy H. Martin wife of James J. Martin of 352 Main West Concord recently noted a birthday anniversary with a party at White Pond.
Concord Lodge 212 IOOF meets Thursday at Odd Fellows hall West Concord at 8 pm with Noble Grand Joseph Reginald Perry presiding. A fall and winter program is outlined. Lawrence Colling's new home on Old Marlboro road West Concord nears completion. St Jude service at St Bernard's church next Tuesday at 7 30 pm followed by benediction.
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