Eccentric Scene Described Among Greenery and Fireplace
A quirky card scene is built against a bank of greens with a porch corner setup. An added touch of realism includes concealing a red blob within the fireplace opening.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
17
Cost Sharing From Tobacco Tax Reported
The article notes a proposed finance plan using an excise on tobacco to fund leisure time programs. It cites an average cost of $104.43 per couple for hospital expenses under old age assistance and mentions support for church and club memberships, recreation, and community activities across several states including California, Colorado, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudoen
California
Colorado
Washington
Local Residents Host Visitors and School Building Plans Tagged
Mr and Mrs James B Laffin of 169 Concord road hosted Ronald Sullivan and Robert Inglis students from the boys school in New Ipswich New Hampshire. Town moderator Harold I Wellington authorized a building committee for school additions naming John S Ceresuolo Dana B Clark Frank R Joslin Leonard H Kiely Anna Valente M Bernard Webber and G Edward Wiggins. Thomas e Stasay recovering at home James B Laffin recuperating at 169 Concord road after surgery. Symnel Arlington church history notes before St Michael's church Bedford parish extended into Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Laffin
Concord Road
Ronald Sullivan
Robert Inglis
New Ipswich
N. H
Harold I. Wellington
John S. Ceresuolo
Dana B. Clark
Frank R. Joslin
Leonard H. Kiely
Anna Valente
M. Bernard Webber
G. Edward Wiggins
Symnel
Arlington Hospi
Gift shop sale offers early shoppers best picks
This week shoppers at the gift shop can choose from full stock with early birds getting first pick and late arrivals receiving what remains. The notice highlights limited quantities and a casual, storewide sale tone.
Defensive car exhausts warn of carbon monoxide danger
Police officials urge motorists to inspect exhaust systems for leaks to prevent deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. They note CO is colorless and odorless and that older cars pose greater risk from leaks around mufflers and exhausts.
Bedford Youth Marries in Iowa
Miss Anna S. Bean daughter of Mrs Alma O Bean and the late Charles R Bean wed in Iowa. The bride wore a navy gabardine suit and carried a LaSalle machine tool company sales territory. The couple will reside at 906 Arlington Court Davenport Iowa. Shop early for Xmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Anna S. Bean
Alma O. Bean
Charles R. Bean
LaSalle Machine Tool Company
Hudson, Mass
Davis
Arlington Court
Davenport
Iowa
Bethlehem Manger Model Spreads Christmas Message
A snippet notes St Francis of Assisi created a Bethlehem manger model to illustrate Christmas as a blend of religious reverence and popular celebration, conveying the true spirit to his people. The artifact connects to how Christmas shaped English conceptions of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis of Assisi
Beta Sigma Phi Met at Bedford Evening
Bedford Alpha Phi Society Beta Sigma Phi met Thursday evening at the president Miss Priscilla A Cur evening's home and December 16 at Mrs. Fred Greenwood Concord Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bedford Alpha Phi Society
Beta Sigma Phi
Priscilla A. Cur
Fred Greenwood
Concord Road
Science Jobs Open for Civil Service Exam
Civil service examination openings announced for physical sciences with required education. Applications must be sent to Washington DC and must be received by December 13, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bedford notices and schedule changes listed
A Sunday School at 10 45 will convene at 9 30. Young People meetings occur at 5 and 7 PM. A Cancer Education committee formed at a recent Bedford Town Hall meeting. Ward transfer of Master Johnson Island in the Pacific to Geinane Airfield is noted. Catherine joined the Johnson Island post last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Town Hall
Ward
Johnson Island
Pacific
Geinane
Bedford
Catherine
Town Hall Hearing on Zoning Appeals Includes Variance Requests
The board reviews three petitions for variances and a club house on Middlesex Turnpike. Woburn Association seeks a sheet fare use of land but awaits further consideration. Frederick Withington and Elizabeth Withington request renovation of a single family property. other items are under study with findings to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn 'S Association
Middlesex Turnpike
Frederick Withington
Elizabeth
Withington
B. Webber
Safe Tree Decorating Note from USFS Guide
A United States forestry service reminder advises safe tree decoration practices. It suggests dividing the weight evenly, securing ornaments, and avoiding overloading branches to prevent hazards while decorating trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mistletoe Symbolizes Peace in Ancient Verses
The text describes mistletoe’s fading from pagan rites as Druide Firet and others cut away its sacred uses. The Sexons valued the plant and named it mistletoe, while the green became a sign of peace between rival warriors, hung above doors to promise friendship.
Christmas Date Declared by the Komen Leaders
A historical note states December 25 as Christ's nativity date decreed by the Komen organization. The fragment mentions eperut Julan starting his term and a Christian figure Gut re ovrhalt pegemn belete tm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eperut
Julan
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Thomas E. Stasay
St. Michael’s Church
Charlton
G. L. Charlton Co., Inc
Stan
Tuttle
Isaac Davis
Mass. Ave
Acton
Play IT Safe
Druide
Muthto
Re Aiea
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