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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

13

Concord Lodge Brothers Gather For Memorial Service

The treasurer at Garnett Mills Concord and Concord Lodge members honor Ernest Noel Christain and Napoleon Dua in a morning ceremony. John J Scollan presided with Christiansncord and Josephs as bearers. Attendees included Edward W Robinson William J Par vid B Williams and Mrs Graf.

Garnett Mills Concord Cncord Lodge Ernest ‘Noel Christain Pneor Napoleon Dua New Hampisters Mel- Hest Eau Maynard Byas John J. Scollanip Christians Ncord M Joseph Edward W. Res S. Robinson William J. Parvid B Williams Prrnty, Jr

Coming Events In Concord

Local events listings for Thursday to Saturday include key meetings and activities. Highlights: Ladies Auxiliary whist party at Veterans Building 8 p.m. and Company H M N G drill at State Armory 8 p.m. Friday includes DeMolay Chapter meeting at 7 30 p.m. and St. ae auction at Monument Hall 2 p.m.

James J. Mansfield Veterans Building State Armory Evangelical Free Church West Concord Union Concord K. of C Monument Hall New Concord Public Schools Concord Rotary Club Howard Johnson’s Concord Masonic Temple St. Ae Concord ‘Rainbow Girls Meeting

Family Back From Recent Motor Tours

Bedford couple Mr and Mrs Harold S Wellington and son Norman returned from a lengthy vacation trip visiting Howe Caverns Cooperstown the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Farmers Muse in Lockport New York Niagara Falls then Toronto Montreal and Granby to visit relatives.

Niagara Falls Queens Highway Toronto Montreal Granby

Bedford convention attendees march in Holyoke parade

Members from Bedford Post No. 221 attended the state convention and joined the Holyoke parade. The list includes Albert Larsen, Earl S. Atwood Jr, Osmond Brown Jr, John Pinkham, and Vincent F. McGrath.

Bedford Anthony-Hunt-Hamilton Holyoke Albert Larsen Earl S. Atwood, Jr Osmond 2. Brown, Jr John ‘Pinkham Vincent F. McGrath

Local couple wed at St Bernard's Concord

Concord couple Miss Jane Richardson and Willis Merrill Pearson wed at St Bernard's Church Concord in a Friday ceremony. Rev Michael J Burke presided. The couple, both Concord locals, plan residence on Cross Street Carlisle after a wedding trip.

Concord St.Bernard's Church Jane Rogers Richardson Laurence E. Richardson Barretts Mill Road Willis Merrill Pearson Celeste M.‘Pearson Mr. Pearson Walden Street Wis Michael J. Burke Nan- E. Richardson Pearson C. Horne Colby “Junior College New England Boston Waltham Concord ‘High School U.S. Navy Concord High School Bentley School of Accounting Thermco Sales, Inc

Local Couple Spends Summer in Near East

Bedford Revv and Mrs J Edward Gates formerly Marion Thompson Spent summer in Beirut Lebanon where Mrs Gates served on the staff of the Lebanon hospital for mental diseases during vacation. They will return to Sidon in the fall where Mr Gates teaches at Gerard Institute under the Presbyterian board. Mrs Gates is the eldest daughter of Mrs Frank W Thompson and a Sidon school teacher.

Gates Frank W. Thompson Old Billerica Road Sidon School

Humphrey Promoted to Captain in Army Rank Move

From Korea come word that Lieut Stediman Humphrey has been promoted to captain. He recently spent a five day leave at Fort Drew Japan visiting his wife and family and meeting his newborn daughter born April 2 for the first time.

Bedford Korea Stediman .Humphrey Fort Drew Japan

Brookline Girl Weds Concord School Facultyman

Eleanor Stuart of Brookline marries John Clinton Palmer in Brookline then Concord. The couple will reside in Concord where Palmer takes a public school guidance role. Ceremony attended by Rev Robert M Russell and Rev Arthur J Brown with family and social leaders.

Concord Robert .M_ Russell Santa Barbara California Arthur ‘J.brown New York Eleanor ‘Stuart Brookline John Clinton Palmer Concord Public Schools Brookne Harold Coe Stuart Arthur E. Palmer West Somerville Palmer Earle K. Moore New ‘York Honior Martha R. Hoffman Jean’ Hosie Boston Li Manlius Sargent Needham Irving L. ‘Luscombe Nutley New Jersey David F. Young Westbury Long Island Gordon FE. Chandler Winchester John W. Bicknell Ithaca Edward J. Bernard Stuart Mrs. Palmer Winsor School St. Catherine’s School Richmond Virginia Smith College Tufts College Harvard University Harvard Graduate School Canada

Horse Rescued After Fall at Virginia Road Farm

Firefighters from the Central Station answered the 116th alarm of the year to release a prize horse owned by Edwin F. Carlson that fell through a floor on his Virginia road farm. Crews used bars and hooks and the horse suffered no apparent injuries.

Gen Phillips arrives in B 25 to take Cambridge RC role

Bedford Hanscom Airport welcomes Maj Gen James F. Phillips newly appointed commander of the U S Air Force research center in Cambridge after arriving by B 25. The Idaho native and Harvard veteran, 25 years in service with 5 000 flight hours, will live with his wife and children in Concord.

Bedford James F. Phillips Air Force Research Development Board Washington, D. C Hanscom U. S. Air Force Research Center Cambridge Sucre Hugh Mitchell Fort Devens Idaho Harvard University U.S. Air Force Concord

Bedford Folk Join Route 128 Opening Dignitaries

Bedford residents attended the Route 128 dedication at the Lexington town line with Gov. Paul A. Dever and Commissioner William F. Callahan leading. Antique cars featured local names including John B. Dodge and William H. Arnold with his mother Mildred P. Arnold. The new highway is expected to divert traffic away from Bedford.

Bedford Lexington Minute Men Martin F. “McMahan Lexington Paul A. Dever William F. Callahan John B. Dodge William H. Arnold Mildred P. Arnold

Bedford Boy Scout Wins Merit Badge

Bedford boy scout McArdle of Great Road Bedford Troop 16 earned the merit badge for the Sachem camp period at Antrim New Hampshire. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M Pallen McArdle.

Bedford Montrose McArdle

Local residents resume work and travel notes

Allison F. Clark of 257 Main Street returns to duties at Harvey Wheeler School after a two week vacation in New Hampshire Amherst and Manomet. Arrigo Soffriti, ex-athlete and Army veteran, back in Danville Virginia after visiting Concord with relatives. Dr. William F. MacPherson leaves for two weeks vacation. his Walden Street office closes. Edgar N. Olsen now of Maynard, stationed with the U S Army at Fort Bragg North Carolina.

Allison F. Clark Mainstreet Harvey Wheeler School West Concord New Hampshire Amherst Manomet Arrigo Soffriti Danville Virginia Concord George Soffrit A. Albert Soffritt Thoreau Street William F. MacPherson Walden Street Pvt Edgar N. Olsen Maynard U.s.army Fort Bragg North Carolina

G O P Members To Hold Meeting In Riverside Grounds

Massachusetts Council of Republican Clubs hosts September 6 gathering at Riverside Recreation Grounds Auiburndale. Waltham club led by Charles Barclay will host and report from the recent national convention will be given. Concord Local members participate.

Éneord Massachusetts Council _ of pre Riverside’ Recreation Grounds Auiburndale Waltham Club Charles Barclay Ap Concord

Second Daughter Janet Leslie Morgan Born in Wilbraham

Mr and Mrs D Morgan of Wilbraham announce the birth of their second daughter Janet Leslie Morgan at Wessor Maternity Hospital Springfield. Mrs Morgan formerly Mary Osborne of Bedford.

Bedford Harold D. Morgan Wilbraham Janet Leslie Morgan Wessor Maternity Hospital Springfield Mary Osborne

Maynard girl feted at shower before wedding

Mary Cannella daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cannella of Maynard was honored at a surprise miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Milo Casceli and Mrs Robert Faria at 76 Cottage Street. She will wed Frank Casceli on October 14 at St Bridget's church Maynard with about 50 relatives present.

Maynard Marlboro Hudson

Hauser Family Returns Home to Notre Dame Indiana

Mr and Mrs Sepheri Hauser and their young daughter return to their home in Notre Dame Indiana after weeks with Mrs Hauser s mother Mrs Thomas Coyne and family at 258 Main Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Seaward local school teachers return from a Brookfield summer camp unit and will resume duties at Harvey Wheeler School in West Concord next week.

Sépheri Hauser Notre Dame Indiana Robert Seaward Brookfield Harvey ‘Wheeler West Goncord

Shaw Family Enjoying Summer Vacation in Plymouth NH

Mr and Mrs George R Shaw and family of Concord enjoy their annual vacation in Plymouth New Hampshire and do not expect to return until after Labor Day. Mr Shaw owns the Concord Music Shop on the Mill Dam.

Concord George R. Shaw Garfield Road Plymouth New Hampshire Shaw Concord Music Mill Dam

Ligum Couple Ties City Role With Constable Post

Boston report says Constable Melvin Ligum is back on even terms with his wife after the city council named Mrs Ligum a constable. The pair share public service roles as they continue to balance family and civic duties in the city.

Boston U.P Melvin Ligum

Acton Church Wedding Unites Miss Lillian Hallo well and Perley H Arthur

Miss Lillian Elaine Hallowell daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwin H Hallowell North Acton became the bride of Perley H Arthur son of Mr and Mrs Perley H Arthur Danvers in a four o clock ceremony at Center Congregational Church Acton Center Chaplain Thomas C Doyle officiated The couple will reside in North Acton after a honeymoon at Lake Ossipee N H The bride and groom are local residents with ties to Acton and Danvers respectively

Acton Center Congregational Church Lillian Elaine Hallowell Elwin H. Hallowell North Acton Perley H. Arthur Thomas C. Doyle Center Church George Weaving Maynard Richard Lowden South’ Acton Mildred Hollowell Doris Hollowell Marie Dagenals Acton Center Margery ‘Peirie West Concord Richard “Arthur Danvers Hig Calvin Hallowell Frank Munroe Wheeler Lane Robert Farquhar Porner Lake Ossipee N.H Baptist Porta

Car and Truck Collision in Maynard Intersection

A car driven by John T. Higgins of 39 Parker Street Maynard collided with a town public works department truck at 2 30 yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Apsley and Lincoln streets. Mrs Higgins was shaken up. The car entered Lincoln from Apsley and was struck by the truck operated by William J Kittredge. Officers Fred Beals and John Moore investigated.

Hudson John T. Higgins Parker Street Maynard Town Public ‘Works Department Apsley Lincoln Streets Higgins Lincoln William J. Kittredge Fred Beals John Moore

Card of Thanks for D Frank Penny

The family of the late D Frank Penny expresses sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses shown during their bereavement. Neighbors friends and relatives offered great consolation to us all.

D. Frank Penny

Clambake At Bedford Progressive Club Draws Members

About 100 members and guests gathered at McGovern's Grove off Hartwell road for the Bedford Progressive Club annual clambake. Attendees came from Bedford Lexington and nearby communities to discuss clams lobsters and mer ite and the perfect weather complemented the program led by Vice-President Beecy with Genetti White and other committee members.

Bedford

Bedford remembered 78 years past linked Lexington Boston rail

From Bedford the piece recalls the 105th anniversary of the Lexington and West Cambridge railroad opening the Lexington to Boston link. It notes routes via Concord and a later branch to Bedford, Billerica, and Lowell, with depots at North Lexington Bedford and Concord and the old West Bedford bridge site near Route 62.

Bedford Lexington Boston Qi Lexington Pare West Concord Lexington and West Cambridge Rails Concord Masetti Reformatory Billerica Lowell West ‘Co’ We North Leest el’ Road Occas

Housewives Raise Funds For Preschool Court Yard

Housewives group plans a bake sale offering pies bread cookies and cake to raise 350 dollars for a play yard at a local preschool project. The note recalls the first free public library in the United States founded at Peterborough New Hampshire on September 9 1833.

U.P Brig Bedemaiale United States Peterborough N. H

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Rom Trip Mrs. Graf Wilson Marian Baker X- Nat the Emerson Donald Fallon Betty Jane Eleanor Brisette Satation Moosehead Ins Champlain Eve Concord Grange Peter Bulkeley Ae House Maynard, Swterprise P. O. Box J. J. Newberry CO Street Maynard Ring Service Ain Erty Mass White Acton Irrational Stewards & Caterers Association United States Navy U.S. Naval Shipyard Philadelphia ST. Bernard's Mrs. Pearson Carlisle Near East Humphrey Bride of Concord School Massachusetts John P. McBride Gen. Phillips A. F. Center RTE Bedford Boy Scout Mary Cannella Frank Casceli Lillian E. Hallowell Perley Arthur of Arthur Acton ‘High School Farquhar Tire Service Progressive Club Ting A. A. Saunders Great Rd Town OF Board of Appeals Thure Main Frank Alexanderowicz Ad. Forest Street Pauline 1 Luoto Arthur Street Howard Schreiber
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