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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1947
Page
17
A central school committee reviews preliminary reports on Sudbury's education growth. It notes Kindergarten benefits and remedial teaching, projects pupil counts to 450 by 1950 and 600 by 1960, and outlines a short and long term plan to address urgent building needs within the town’s finances.
Several residents of Concord attended the wedding of Barbara Helen Beers daughter of Dr and Mrs Roland Beers of Lincoln to David Langstaff son of Mr and Mrs Meredith Langstaff of New York Heights. The ceremony was held at the White Church with Rev Charles Marvin Styron officiating. Music was by Gie Faulkner of Lexington.
Concord celebrates the 10th anniversary of Knights of Columbus No. 287 with a Mass at St Bernard's Church led by Rev Michael J Burke and a social observance at the State Armory. Attendees included pastors Rev Frederick H Chase Jr Rev Edward F Gillis and Rt Rev Jeremiah F paints. Grand Knight Paul B LeSage led Holy Communion with altar boys Charles F Mayo Jr and Paul Landini assisting. A special four member living chart members choir performed with Past Grand Knight Charles E Mara as soloist singing Ave Maria and Mother At Thy Feet Is Kneeling.
Anton Erbs toesser of Anteope North Dakota claims the title of youngest commissioned postmaster in the United States. He received his commission November 17 1941 at age 21, meeting the legal minimum for postmasters.
A harvest supper hosted by Bedford residents drew a large crowd of stars members and friends. Jean Thresher Evelyn Wannamaker Mildred Arnold and Earl Atwood helped with food and tables. Hospitality was organized by Ruth Livermore and Evelyn Wannamaker with chairing by additional volunteers. Bridge and whist games yielded top scorers and special prizes went to Frederick Hopkins and another winner from Acton.
A safety drive aims to require night riders to fasten red and white reflector tape to bicycle handlebars forks and fenders in Dalton Georgia.
Acton students across grades are listed for perfect attendance and academic recognition. Names include Charles Leonard Mauro J McGarigle William McMahon Helen ONeal Nancy Baker Karen Erkkinen Leila McKelvin George Murray Georgina Helvs Chester Schofield Joyca White Mary Ellen Landry Constance Duggar William Jones Lucy Newport Margaret Sexton Mary Tuttle F Andrew Braman Margaret Duggan George Morse.
New York Santa Claus rode the SS Nieuw Amsterdam headed to Holland carrying thousands of Christmas gifts for about 8 000 residents of Brielle Netherlands. Most gifts came from Brielle and from New York sources.
Dorothy Donnelly daughter of Lawrence Donnelly of South Acton and Dr George Wells Abbott of Grafton wed in a candle lit Episcopal ceremony led by Rev Edgar Anderson. Miss Virginia Craig played the organ as bridesmaids wore light rose gowns and tiaras. the bride wore white brocaded satin with pearls and carried baby orchids.
The Bedford V PTA held its monthly meeting in the school auditorium with guests from Lexington Carlisle and Mrs John Pitko District Four. Dr Miriam Van Waters spoke on Delinquency and Rehabilitation while two solos were read by Helen Spooner and others.
A large school of herring was driven up the St Croix River about 22 miles inland from the sea by predatory fish, near Calais in Maine. The event indicates unusual fish movement upriver and potential impacts on local fishing.
Bedford takes a census of school children up to age 16. Every household is urged to complete the forms to count all children including those five on October 1. The effort aims to tabulate local attendance and ensure no child is missed.
Concord Grange held a regular meeting Tuesday evening with Master Mrs Jeannette S in charge. Announcement said a Christmas program is planned with a Middlesex district event on December 17 at the town hall. Hire a veteran.
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