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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

8

McBreen Concord couple wed at St Bernard’s Church

Henry McBreen of Concord married Miss Jane Spencer of South Acton in a ceremony at St Bernard’s Church. The reception followed at the Groton Inn with music by an orchestra. The couple will reside at 7 Prospect Street South Acton after September 10. Mrs Spencer, a Concord High School graduate, works at Vanderhoof’s Hardware as bookkeeper. The groom, a Lexington High School graduate, works for Rex Corporation Acton and presides over the Holy Name Society of St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton.

John P Saganich South Acton Francis Ward Wilbur Tolman West Acton Groton Inn Virginia D. Sting Concord Virginia Beach Prospect Street Spencer Concord High School Beta Sigma Pi Sorority Vanderhoof Lexington High School Rex Corporation Acton Holy Name Society of St

Engagement Announcement for Sarah Jo Haras and Donald Haras

An engagement is announced between Sarah Jo Haras and Donald Haras of Concord road. The bride elect is the daughter of Mrs Edward V. Haras and the couple plans a coming marriage. Her residence and occupation are noted, with the ceremony described as set for a famous day in August.

Ar- Concord Road Sarah Jo- Donald Haras Edward V. d In-Sudbury Littlebeen

Makers of Family Wine Must Register

Harrod L Henneberry Assistant Regional Commissioner Alcohol and Tobacco Tax calls attention to the Internal Revenue law requiring yearly registration on Form 1541 in duplicate for anyone who will produce wine for family use. Wine produced for family use without tax is allowed if properly registered and used by the producer's immediate family, not sold or shared with others. The head of a family may make up to 200 gallons per year starting July 1, with notices on Form 1541. People in Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire or Vermont should address Form 1541 requests to Supervisor in-charge Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Room 340 55 Tremont Street Boston Massachusetts. Aluminum fixtures inside your house can retain their bright finish. Clean them first and then apply a thinned coat of pure white fresh shellac.

Harrod L. Henneberry Tremont Street Boston Massachusetts Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Sudbury Police Report Details Dummy Discovery and Traffic Violations

A Sudbury call about a dummy hanging from a tree on Hudson Road ends with Sgt. Ryan removing the figure and disposing of it at the dump. Police report multiple traffic violations in Framingham District Court, listing offenders with addresses and fines ranging from 5 to 30 dollars, including speeding and stop sign violations.

Sudbury John Fitch Crystal Lake Drive Hudson Road Ryan Framingham District Court William E. Ryder Green Street Watertown John F. Desmond, Jr Newbury Street Boston Forrest W. Bemis, Jr Federal Hill Road Oxford Rene G. Gaupont Haverhill Street Lawrence Guy E.mitchell Great Road Maynard John E. Finan Lincoln Street Robert Z. Dumas North Main Street Lancaster Agostino J. Carchio Pond Street Milford Andrew A. Rapolti

Flannery’s Truck Plunges From West Concord Dump Fire

Firefighters from two stations answered Monday evening when John J Flannery’s heavy 1953 truck slid off the West Concord dump on Laws Brook road. Operator Lawrence Chamberlain was said to have backed near the edge while emptying rubbish. The vehicle was a total loss, with Flannery expecting insurance to cover the damage.

West Concord John J. Flannery Laws Brook Road Lawrence Chamberlain Flannery Chamberlain

Whitney Couple Mark 54th Wedding Anniversary

Concord residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Whitney of 7 Fielding Street celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary on Monday September 3. Mr. Whitney is retired and the couple have long resided in Concord.

Concord Charles F. Whitney Fielding Street Whitney

For Sale Kitchen Range in Excellent Condition

Classified notice offering a combination electric and oil white enamel kitchen range with chrome pipe and fittings. Describes four electric units and two oil units, contact TW 7-8576 for more details.

Outline symptoms of sleeping sickness in Massachusetts

Boston (UP) symptoms of the sleeping sickness that has killed three children and 15 horses in Massachusetts are similar to those of polio, an authority said today. Dr. David Weiner of the New England Medical Center listed the symptoms as follows: Headache. Stiff neck. Slight fever. Sometimes slight twitching, followed by gradual coma. Any child or adult who develops any of these symptoms should contact a physician immediately, Dr. Weiner advised.

Boston Massachusetts David Weiner New England Medical Center Winer

Trip to Newport and Wentworth dean named

Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson their daughter Christine and son Buddy and Mrs Mansfield visited Newport last Saturday and toured Vanderbilt estate The Breakers with 70 plus rooms and world treasures A Jamestown Newport ferry ride offered bay views Edward V Van Dusen was named Wentworth Institute dean He has taught at several area schools Francis Quinn Jr leaves for Oblate Fathers Seminary in New York with about 200 relatives present

Henry Nelson Christine Buddy Mansfield Nelson Newport Vanderbilt Paris Marie Antoinette Jamestown-Newport Narragansett Bay Edward V. van Dusen Moses van Dusen Concord South Sudbury Wentworth Institute Lincoln Technical Institute Northeastern University Quincy Sudbury Holliston Pittsfield High School Wentworthy Institute J. Leo Quinn Maynard Francis Quinn, Jr Francis Quinn Oblate Fathers Seminary New York State

Slow-driving fined in South Bend case

In South Bend Indiana UP report David G Woltmann of Elkhart was fined six dollars and seventy five cents for driving too slowly Impeding traffic by traveling at 32 mph in a 65 mph zone Police noted the violation and cited the restraint on flow of traffic The Kansas land description mentions a near rectangle 411 miles by 208 with a river boundary irregularity at the northeast corner along the Missouri River.

South Bend Ind David G. Woltmann Elkhart State of Kansas

Lions Conduct Family Picnic at Red and Gun Club

Concord Lions Club hosted a Sunday family picnic at the Red and Gun Club grounds with games and refreshments. Past President Leonard E. Rae chaired the event. A steak cookout is planned at Ray Harris’ North Acton home on Tuesday, September 11, with Edwin F. Crosby listed among organizers.

Concord Concord ‘Lions Club Red & Gun Club Leonard E. Rae Ray Harris North Acton Edwin F. Crosby

Family of Racoons Raid Sudbury Garbage Pails

Sudbury residents report a nightly visitor at Dut ton road, now identified as Mama Raccoon with three babies. Evelyn Raymond witnessed the scene as the raccoon family bent the garbage can lid, rummaging for scraps while the claim of Papa Raccoon remains unclear.

Sudbury Purdy’s Dutton Road Mrs. Purdy Evelyn Raymond Purdy Trark

Concord Health Board Plans Second Polio Clinic

Concord Board of Health plans a second polio shot clinic with the date to be announced after school classes resume. The Rose Hawthorne School Guild schedules a fashion show in October in Concord. Cochairmen are Mrs. James R. Doherty of Bedford and Mrs. Leo D. Caprice of Concord. Mrs. Edward L. McKenna of 5 Laurel Street becomes guild president.

Concord Board of Health Rose Hawthorne School Guild Concord James R. Doherty Bedford Leo D. Caprice Edward L. McKenna Laurel Street Town

Candidates for Office at Big Barbecue

A large barbecue at Sudbury Center Elementary School yard introduces state election candidates for the Joming Primary. Organizers from Sudbury and neighboring towns highlight voter registration and campaign groundwork with remarks from Allen Benjamin and notes from Otis Whitney and Governor Christian Herter.

Republican Town Committee Sudbury Tedrate Charles Olson Ashland Christian A. Herter, Jr Governor's Council Charles Gibbons Ephraim Martin Middlesex County Robert H. Beaudreau Marlboro Sudbury Center Joming Sudbury Republican Town Committee Hudson, Wayland Lincoln Allen Benjamin Wayland Otis Whitney Christian A. Herter Sumner A. Whitter Howard Russell Blair Hawley State Committee Anna Toscano Watertown Fred Hitchcock, Jr Waltham Thomas Gannett Lloyd Waring George Fingold Christian Herter, Jr Harris A. Reynolds Robert Beaudreau Joseph Nobile Charles’ Gibbons Ernest Osgood Green

Dog Inheritance Tax Report From Auburn Calif

Mrs. Katherine Richter's pet dog inherited 250 dollars but owed 14 dollars in inheritance tax. The animal was declared a stranger and received a 50 dollar exemption. tax applied to the remaining 200 dollars. A broken bulb removal tip advises turning off power and pushing a cork over jagged edges to extract the bulb.

Auburn Calif Katherine Richter

HOMEMAKER TIPS ON CHOOSING AND USING TOMATOES

Concord guidance highlights choosing firm well ripened tomatoes with good flavor and texture. Notes trellis and flat varieties, refrigeration, ripening tips, and versatile uses from salads to sauces and pickles. Encourages canning freezing or juicing to preserve seasonal supply.

Open for business after fire at Hotel Rappole Bemus Point

The Hotel Rappole at Bemus Point announces it is open for business after a recent fire. The ad invites patrons to come up and “cry on your shoulder this time” and supports The Jimmy Fund.

Bemus Point N. Y

Menagerie Portraits at Concord Library Gallery

Concord Free Public Library hosts Menagerie Portraits of Birds Bugs and Beasts an animal show open since last Saturday and running through October 5 featuring lions tigers monkeys zebras dogs cats sheep and bulls with prints and the lone lion drawn by a master American penman. Leaders include the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and patrons Mr and Mrs Asher P Coolidge Francis W Dooloff Mrs Anne B Freedberg and Peter A Wick.

Concord Nlave Europe Far East America The Museum of Fine Arts Boston Asher P. Coolidge Francis W. Dooloff Anne B. Freedberg Peter A. Wick

Carlisle Residents Return From Wolfboro Vacation

Mr and Mrs Arnold T Lapham of Concord street and family have returned from nearly three weeks at Rust pond Wolfboro New Hampshire. During their stay Ralph Metevier a friend of Taylor Sham and Wayne Lapham of Concord street visited. Judith Lapham spent the second week of her vacation at Wolfboro and plans Labor Day weekend at Martha's Vineyard with sister Marcia Lapham.

Arnold T. Lapham Concord Street Rust Pond Wolfboro New Hampshire Ralph Metevier Taylor Sham Wayne Lapham Taylor Judith Lapham Marcia Lapham Martha's Vineyard

Burglars Steal Chewing Gum Cough Drops and Sugar

Robbers broke into a Johannesburg factory Wednesday night taking a quarter of play pieces of chewing gum boxes of cough drops and 60 bags of sugar in a sweet loot haul.

Johannesburg South Africa

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McBreen St. Bernard’s Church St Bernard's Rd Henry McBreen Was . W. Spencer Charles York United Elle of West Janeer F. Riordan Freder Chant Sis L Honor Dacron Buide Wembley Barbara Cameron Hiltop Concord Clothing Company Jeep U. S STOW Ralph S. Foster & Sons Realtors Florence C. Addy Twinoaks Emerson G.O.P David B. Williams Concord Ayer District Court National D.A.V San Antonio Texas Marion de Roche Middlesex County Extension Service Jimmy Fund Carlisle Goodies Robert Walker Udbury Hilltop Maynard - Concord - Actons Model Maker Craftsman Office Boy Restaurant Workers Farm Workers Greenskeeper Millman Main ST Maynard Industries Batdies
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