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New England Crop Figures Highlight Potato and Apple Yields
US Department of Agriculture figures place New England potato production at 72,697,000 bushels up 2 percent from the 1944-53 average and apples at 9,440,000 bushels up 47 percent above the regional ten year average. The apple orchards also boost tourism and local economy.
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New England
United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service
Abolish ROTC At Williams College
The Air Force will abolish the Williams College ROTC unit in Williamstown Massachusetts citing economy and falling demand. The 77 cadets will reduce immediately with 35 freshmen and sophomores dropped while seniors and juniors remain through graduation to be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Air Force reserve.
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Williamstown
Mass
Air Force
Williams College
Western Massachusetts College
David F. Smith
Williams Air Force
Smith
Air Force Reserve
Williams
Christmas Theme Meeting at Bedford Church
The United Workers of Church of Christ Congregational postponed December meeting to Monday afternoon December 12 at 2 30 to host a special program. Invitations go to the Bafta Club Study Group and feminine Ball and Chain members. Mrs Bertha Buchanan Chelmsford presents Vignettes of Christmas. tea follows with Mrs Roderick D MacLean presiding as president.
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Bedford
United Workers of Church of Christ, Congregational
Bafta Club
Study
Ball & Chain Club
Bertha Buchanan
Chelmsford
Roderick D. MacLean
Christmas Bazaar at Memorial Church Draws Crowds
A festive Bazaar at Memorial Congregational Church last Thursday featured colorful booths and gifts. Homemakers organized morning snacks while the Woman's Association served afternoon tea and desserts as visitors lingered several hours enjoying sociable conversation.
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Sudbury
Memorial Congregational Church
Woman’s Association
Bible Class Names Officers at Church of Christ Congregational
Bedford Earl Sparks Jr of Northroad was elected president of the Men's Bible Class at Church of Christ Congregational. Other officers include Carl A. Everburg as vice president Frederick Whitley as treasurer Richard Schweizer as secretary Rev Marvin L Derby as teacher Allyn C Winslow as chorister and pianist.
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Bedford
Earl C. Sparks, Jr
Northroad
Church of Christ, Congregational
Carl A. Everburg
Frederick Whitley
Richard Schweizer
Marvin L. Derby
Allyn C. Winslow
Trinity Church Advent Activities Schedule
Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord announces a caroling and box supper this Sunday at 5 p.m. A vestry meeting follows at 7 p.m. on Monday December 12. The Women's Auxiliary Evening Group meets at 7 p.m. and the Social Responsible Commission at 8 p.m. on Thursday December 15. Friday December 16 at 8 p.m. features a dessert and coffee with magician Richard B. Rice of Lincoln.
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Concord
Trinity Episcopal Church
Women’s Auxiliary
Social Responsible Commission
Trinity Adult Group
Richard B. Rice
Lincoln
Guest Speaker at Carlisle Church Sunday
George King superintendent of the Union Rescue League will speak at the 7 o'clock Sunday service at Carlisle Congregational Church. He will discuss the mission work and show colored slides. The Sunday School and Men's Club will present over 100 white gifts for use at the mission.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Congregational Church
George King
Union Rescue League
Pole to be erected at Plattsmouth post office
Postmaster Les Niel received a Washington notice stating a new flag pole will be erected in front of the Plattsmouth post office immediately after the old one was damaged by a lightning strike four years ago. The Clark’s crow, named after the Lewis and Clark expedition explorer, is described as gray and white with black trimmings.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Les Niel
Washington
Forty Hours Devotion Opens At Our Lady Help Church
The Devo tion of Forty Hours will begin Friday at 7 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord. The blessed sacrament remains exposed all day Friday and Saturday, with a high mass closing at 11 30 on Sunday. The public is welcome to visit and view the decorated altar.
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians
R. R. Official Guest Before H N Sunday
West Concord Philip O Rourke Jr traffic representative from the Boston and Maine Railroad will be the guest speaker at the Holy Name of Our Lady Help of Christians Church meeting Sunday. He will speak after the 8 30 mass in the downstairs hall with President MacEachern presiding and Walter Carew heading the activities committee. Rev Thomas B Morgan will celebrate mass.
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West Concord
Philip O’rourke, Jr
Boston & Maine Railroad
Holy Name of Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Alexander F. MacEachern
Walter R. Carew
Thomas B. Morgan
Universal Bible Sunday at Carlisle Congregational Church
Carlisle notes report Universal Bible Sunday to be observed at the Carlisle Congregational Church with Rev. Robert B. Dempsey preaching at 10 45. The church officers met at Mrs. Charles Sorli s home on Westford Road. A Christmas party date for the Sunday school is set for December 16.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Congregational Church
Robert B. Dempsey
Charles Sorli
Westford Road
Fellowships Meet Here On Sunday
Concord The Senior Youth Fellowship of Trinitarian Congregational church meets at 7:30 p m Sunday December 11 with Marcia Ravenscroft leading worship and Susan Friedman guiding discussion on Why Do We Differ The Junior Youth Fellowship gathers at 4 30 p m with Betsy Elliot and Susan Brown leading a Christmas party Also an important Christmas Eve choir rehearsal is set for 6 45 p m Sunday
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Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Marcia Ravenscroft
Susan Friedman
Betsy Elliot
Susan Brown
Fr Higgins Guest of H N Society
Concord St Bernard Holy Name Society will meet after the 8 30 mass and Holy Communion in Monument Hall. President John F Shea will lead the meeting and collation. Rev Edmund M Higgins will speak on his trip to Ireland.
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Concord—St. Bernard’s Holy Name Society
Monument Hall
John F. Shea
Edmund M. Higgins
Ireland
Church Observes Unitarian Service Day at First Parish
At the First Parish Unitarian Church Bedford a Unitarian Service Day observance was held with Russell Olsen of 20 Pinehill as chairman. Soloist Miss Donna Goyette and Rev. David C. Pohl preached on Bridges of Understanding.
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Bedford
First Parish
Russell Olsen
Pinehill
Donna Goyette
David C. Pohl
C D A Plans December Meeting and Christmas Party
C D A No 1116 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday December 13 at 8 30 in the Church Hall Mrs Julia LeSage grand regent will preside A Christmas party with tree Santa and entertainment refishments Members are urged to bring gifts for Archbishop Cushing charities
Living Within His Love We Find Real Life
A devotional reflection on God not being a God of the dead but of the living. It speaks of God as love wisdom mercy and an ever present help guiding each minute of life through Jesus Christ. It warns that neglecting daily access to His love reduces life to mere existence.
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Christ Jesus
Concord Churches Offer Sunday Services and Programs
Concord evangelicm church announces Sunday Bible classes at 10 a.m. 30 am to 12 noon nursery for under three. Morning worship at 11 15 a.m. Evening gospel service at 7 30 p.m. First Church of Christ Scientist lists services at 10 45 a m Sunday school and reading room hours. A nursery is provided. The lesson sermons center on Gods preservation and trust with cited scriptures from Exodus Psalms and Mary Baker Eddy.
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FALE
Ryland Hichmond
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Concord
Milldam
Main Street
Christian Science
God
Mary Baker Eddy
West Acton Baptist Sunday Worship and Activities
The West Acton Baptist Church invites worshipers this Sunday led by Pastor Ronald H. Noble with organist Mrs Allan Cameron and choir director Waldo Williams. Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 45 a m features a sermon How Shall I Read the Bible with nursery care and an evening Youth Fellowship rehearsal for a Christmas Nativity Pageant.
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West Acton Baptist Church
Ronald H. Noble
Allan Cameron
Waldo MacWilliams Church
Edward Bailey
Rev. Connolly Speaks at St Bridget's Holy Name Meeting
Maynard Father Brandon Connolly of the Society of Jesus was the guest speaker at St. Bridget's Holy Name Society gathering at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The group attended the 9 a.m. mass and received Communion together, with about 20 members of the new Holy Name Choir singing selections.
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Maynard
West Concord youth choir rehear ses at Union Church Saturday
The West Concord union church hosts a youth choir rehearsal Saturday at 10 a.m. with Mrs J Fred Enge bretsen as pianist and director. The senior choir meets Wednesday at 7 45 a.m with Mrs Albert G Lind as director and organist. Junior High Fellowship meets Sunday at 5 a.m and Senior High Fellowship at 7 p.m. The spoils system gets its name from 1832 remark by Senator W L Marey.
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West Concord
West Concord Union Church
J. Fred Engebretsen
Albert G. Lind
W. L. Marey
Sudbury St Ann's Church Masses and Baptism Info
St Ann's Church Wayland under Pastor William J. Carty offers Sunday Masses at 7 20 and 9 and 1 Te Tass at 7 30 a m Baptisms by appointment.
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ST. Ann’s Church
Wayland
Witliam J. Carty
Cnt
Sunday Masses at Fatima Church in Town Hall
Rev. Robert H. Hurley conducts Sunday services at 7 30 and 9 o'clock. Masses held in the upper Town Hall following the 9 o'clock liturgy.
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Upper Town Hall
First Parish Concord Service Plans Sermon on The Right Turn
Rev. Edward P. Daniels leads morning worship at 11 o'clock with a sermon titled The Right Turn. Organist Philip W. Trumbull accompanies as Sunday School sessions run at 10:10 and 10:50.
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Concord
Edward P. Daniels
D.D. Lexington Road
Philip W. Trumbull
Sudbury Methodist Church Announces Christmas Program Plans
The Sudbury Methodist details Sunday worship at 9 30 with the sermon The Whole World Is Ours and Sunday School sessions for different age groups. Baptisms occurred last Sunday for Gordon Curtis Petersen Jr Robin Dale Petersen and Robin Edna Taylor. A church Christmas program and party occur December 18 at 4 30 PM with W S C S meeting December 8 at 2 PM. Choir rehearsals are weekly Tuesdays at 7 15 PM.
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Gordon Curtis Petersen Jr
Robin Dale Petersen
Gordon C. Petersen
Robin Edna Taylor
Geo. Taylor
St Benard's Church Masses and Sunday School Times
St Benard's Church Monument Square lists Father John A. York pastor with curates Edmund Higgins and James Connolly. Masses are at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 with Sunday School following the 8 30 mass. Esther Costello is the organist.
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Beinarrd
Monument Square
John A. York
Edmund M. Higgins
James H. Connolly
Esther Costello
Gun Lady Manu of Christians Church in West Concord
The West Concord church lists Rev. Lewis F. Kearn as pastor with Rev. Thomas B. Morgan as curate. Miss Velene Vohahue serves as organist. Sunday masses are at 7 320, 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday School after the 8 30 mass.
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Elizabeth of
Hungary
Daniel F. Ae
Betty Sagen
Mry Ruth Kennedy
Gun Lady Manu
OF Christians Church West Corncord Catholic
Lewis F. Kearn
Thomas B. Morgan
Maynard St Bridget church mass and confessions schedule
Rev O Down and Rev Sullivan lead Sunday Masses at 7 9 10 15 with two locations one upstairs and one in the chapel daily 7 am confession Saturday 3 5 and 7 30 pm services in honor of the Miraculous Medal Wednesdays at 7 30 pm
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ST. Bridget’'S Church
William J. O
Michael D. Sullivan
Gerard Assi
Evangelical Lutheran Church Glendale Schedule Update
The Bt Jonns Ev Lutheran Church Glendale lists weekly services including Sunday worship with Holy Communion at 10 45 a m Universal Bible Sunday Pikkujoulu family program and refreshments. Other events include trustee meetings choir rehearsals confirmation classes Christmas program rehearsals and a Ladies Aid Christmas party. Pastor Kangas to hold services in South Paris and Harrison Maine Sunday and Monday evening and return Tuesday afternoon.
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Universal Bible
Aliina’ Hintsa
Ways and
Kangas
Paris
Harrison
Maine
Episcopal church service schedule announced
Rev. Wm. H. Clark rector and Mrs. Margaret Ridout organist lead 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Church School at 9:15 and 10:45 with 10:45 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon.
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Trinity Church Episcopal
St Elizabeth Church Service Schedule
Rev Stanley F Rodgers minister in charge and Mrs W Burgess Warren organist announce 10 a m Morning Prayer and Sunday School in the Parish House 6 p m Junior Young People's Fellowship in the Parish House.
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ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Episcopal Sudbury
Stanley F. Rodgers
Wesleyan Church Service With Sermon All Nature Sings
Rev Edwin Nyen and Mrs Nina Ling led a morning service at WESUNION Church with organ music. Church school registration for grades 3 8 and for beginners. Morning worship at 11 with the minister delivering the sermon All Nature Sings.
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Union Church
Edwin
Nyen
Nina Ling
All Nature Sings
Walden Street church hosts Christmas Gospel Candle service
The Minivarl arl Congregational Church on Walden Street holds Sunday school at 9 30 with music by the senior choir and a sermon by Pastor Robert H Barber. Christmas Gospel Candle service featured.
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Tminivarlar Congregational Church
Walden Streetev
Robert H. Barber
Whitredge Clark
First Parish Unitarian announces services and events
The church lists Reverend Alexander Szent-Ivanyi as minister Emeritus and Reverend Andrew Jensen as associate pastor with choir director and parish roles. Sunday events include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and morning worship. A December 10 supper at 6:30 p.m. precedes an informal parish meeting.
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First Parish Unitarian Sudbury
Alexander Szent-Ivanyi
Andrew Jensen
James Greenawalt
Robert Dods
Bedford Congregational Rev. Marvin Derby Announces Service
The Bedford Congregational church announces Sunday worship at 10:45 with Rev. Marvin L. Derby as pastor and Mrs. Leia M. Blake as organist. Both reside at 27 and 52 Great Road respectively.
Memorial Church South Sudbury Services and Christmas music
Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury lists a 9 30 Sunday school session 11 a m beginners department 11 a m church service with advent candle lighting a Christmas music program by the Woman's Choral Group a 6 p m membership class and 7 p m Pilgrim Fellowship studying Why Do We Call Jesus the Son of God
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Woman’s Choral Group
Pilgrim Fellowship
Jesus the Son of God
First Unitarian Church Service and Catholic Mass Schedule
Sunday school meets at 9 45 morning service at 11 with sermon and music. Rev Davie C Pohl is pastor at First Unitarian Church. Catholic Masses led by Rev William Kerrigan at 7 8 10 11 12 with Benediction after 8 30. Organists include Mrs Adelaide Newcomb and Flannery. Residence 154 Great Road Bedford.
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Fanish Unitarian Curchs
Davie C. Pohl
Adelaide Newcomb
Michael
Laurch Atholic
William Kerrigan
Great Road
Bedford
John Fitzgerald
Flannery
Maynard Methodist Church Christmas Program and Services
Maynard Methodist Church plans a 4 30 P M Sunday School pageant in the Sanctuary and Nursery followed by a Christmas party in Harriet Naylor classrooms. A 5 30 P M visit from Santa with carols closes the day. gifts are provided by Sunday School for baptized children.
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Robert K. Jones, Jr
Edmund Beebe
Edwin Carlton, Jr
Robert Anderson
Robert K. Jones Jr
Kenneth Meister
Santa Claus
Stow Unitarian Church Organizes 1700 Era Service
The First Parish Church Unitarian is organized in Stow with Minister Paul E. Killinger and Superintendent John Miner. Miss Marjorie Waren serves as organist. Sunday worship is at 11 o'clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery kindergarten and first grade others at 11.
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Paul E. Killinger
John Miner
Marjorie Waren
Acton Church Directory Quakers Meet Sundays at 8 PM
Society of Friends meeting notice for worship Sundays at 8 p m at Donnell and Elizabeth Soard man 489 Main Street Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4360.
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Society OF Friends
Quakers
Donnell
Elizabeth Soardman
Main St
Acton Center
Winifred Barrett
Acton
Evangelical Action Center Sermon by Rev Grimshaw
On Sunday December 11 1955 Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads 8 30 morning worship with His Word sermon And 10 45 worship service same topic He also oversees Sunday School for grades 5 to senior high and nursery through grade 4 Junior and Senior Pilgrim Fellowships follow the services
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Evangelical Congregational Church
Acton Center
Eric W. Grimshaw
Bible
Grimshaw
Mr. Grimshaw
Sunday religious services listed for Carlisle area churches
Carlisle area church notices show Elizbeths Catholic Mission led by Rev Fr York with 9:39 mass, Unitarian Sunday School with Rev Albert Kaucher at 10:45, Congregational service at 10:45 led by Pastor Rev Robert Dempsey, organist Mrs Herbert Lee and choir director Frances Whitman, with Sunday School and evening and midweek services scheduled.
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John Swanson
Christian Endeavor
Irma Bearce
Mr. Dempsey
William Shumway
Winifred Lee
St. Elizabeth's
Catholic Mission
Fr. York
Unitarian
Albert N. Kaucher
Donald Lapham
Robert Dempsey
Herbert A. Lee
Frances Whitman
Union Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Union Evangelical Church in Stow announces Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with Rev S Gertie Hall presiding Miss Jessie Lewis organist Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir director and Kalervo Hekkala superintendent leading the service
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Union Evangelical Church
Stow
S. Gertie Hall
Jessie Lewis
Cyrus Kendrick
Kalervo Hekkala
Parish Church notices Christmas pageant and party
There will be no church school session at First Parish Church on Sunday December 18. Young children will be cared for during the morning worship hour. The church school Christmas pageant will be at the Meeting House at 4 p.m. followed by the annual Christmas party in the vestry.
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Rst
Concord
South Acton Universalist Sunday Worship
The South Acton Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets holds Sunday worship at 10 45 with Rev. James D Hunt ministering.
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Universalist Church
Cor Main and
Central Streets
James D. Hunt
South Acton Service Schedule and Choir Notes
South Acton on School Street hosts worship at 9 45 a m with Sunday School at 11 a m Nursery available during the service Communion observed on the first Sunday Rev David Thompson pastor Ene n Tuomanen choir director Charlotte Sivonen organist directs service elements and music.
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South Acton
Congregational Church
School Street
David Thompson
Enen Tuomanen
Charlotte Sivonen
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Schedule and Contacts
Mt Calvary Lutheran Hastings St Ma Rev Martin Kaija church services at 11 09 a m and 2 00 p m Communion days vary choir rehearsals Mondays first Sun Bible discussion Mondays 8 09 private notes list organists Miss Nani and Miss Ann Parker union congregation officers Rev Orville D Ali J Russell Hite Harold Nordberg superintendent Harold Merri Miss Marion Jones Sunday school 9 30 junior activities 9 30 and 10 35 worship 10 45 Pilgrim Fellowship 5 45 junior high 6 15 girl scouts 7 00 boy troop 1 7 30 council meeting Brooks street troop 6 3 30 7 30 senior choir and Explorer posts details incomplete.
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George’s Cul Epis Summer Street
Albert E
Ang
Edward
Munion
Holy Son
MT. Calvary
Hastings St
Martin Kaija
Tues
Maynard
Gardner
Ther League
Ming
Ta ‘Council
Nani
Ann Parker
Orville D. Ali J. Russell Hite
Harold F. Nordberg
Harold A. Merri
Marion L. Jones
Schwarten
Pilgrim Fellowship
Pa Brooks Street
Finnish Ev. Mis Congregational Devotional and Anniversary
Rev Eino Ham leads Thursday 7 30 devotional with social hour table sponsored by Holt. Sunday Dec ug school at 9 30 am anniversary celebration begins with a vesper at 11 am followed by anniversary dinner. A service will be held at which time a pair of candlelabra presented by the Lads Society in memory of Mike Guest speakers Rev West Wareham and Jorma Mannerv. A special program has been arranged for ration.
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MIS Congregational
Eino Ham
Holt
Ug School
Lads Society
Mike
West Wareham
Jorma Mannerv
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Robert H. Hurley
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Kenneth M.murtry
Lower Town Hall
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Roy Reach
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