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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

8

Government May Clamp Newsprint Controls in Canada

The Canadian government may impose price and distribution controls on newsprint as firms including Consolidated Paper Corp. raise prices by 4 a ton based on New York rates. Premier Maurice Duplessis warned in the Legislature that if publishers lack price advantage, controls will be imposed, signaling a potential policy shift after industry hikes.

Quebec City Quebec Maurice Duplessis Consolidated Paper Corp. Ltd Peter Bolton Montreal New York Duplessis

D A V Honors Dr Adams At Veterans Hospital

Bedford-Minute-Man Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans presented Dr Winthrop Adams administrator of the U S Veterans Hospital with a Certificate of Merit during a visit led by Col Edward J Higgins and Senior Vice Commander Jeremiah J Lynch Maynard The state department commander Judge David B Williams of Concord attended Gifts of cigars fruits and other items were given to patients Gov Christian A Herter proclaimed Sunday as Disabled American Veterans Hospital Day

Bedford U.A.V Winthrop Adams U.S. Veterans Hospital Edward J. Higgins South Acton Jeremiah J. Lynch O. Maynard State Department David B. Williams Concord Disabled American Veterans Hospital Christian A. Herter

Carlisle Grangers Attend Pomona Meeting in Billerica

Middlesex North Pomona Grange held its monthly meeting in Billerica on Saturday with Carlisle attendees listed including Mrs Mae Swanson, Mr and Mrs Edward R Stephen, Mr and Mrs Keyes, and Mrs Alice Lovering among others.

Carlisle Middlesex North Pomona Grange Billerica Mae Swanson Edward R. Stephen Keyes Alice Lovering

Pawnee City Dog-Catcher Accident Wounds Man in Foot

A Pawnee City dog catcher on a panel truck attempted to shoot a stray dog en route to a spot when the dog thrashed in the back and discharged the gun injuring the catcher in the foot.

Pawnee City Neb

Bedford Woman's Club Holds Christmas Program

The Bedford Woman's Community Club met at the school auditorium with Mrs. Frank R. Joslin presiding. The meeting featured a Christmas program with music by the Paul Revere Bell Ringers directed by Mrs. Harvey J. Comrie and two short plays, A Child is Born and The Gift of the Magi.

Bedford Bedford Woman’s Community Club Frank R. Joslin Paul Rever Harvey J. Comrie

Parish Christmas Party at First Religious Society

The Carlisle parish plans a pot luck supper at 6 p m followed by a Walt Disney film Bear Country. Santa Claus will arrive with a Christmas tree and gifts. Parishioners are asked to bring new or used gifts to benefit Navajo Indian children.

Carlisle First Religious Society Unitarian Santa Claus

Rowses Welcome Their First Son

Concord Mr and Mrs Arthur Edward Rowse III announce the birth of their fifth child and first son Robert Edward born Friday December 2 at the Richardson House Boston Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Rowse Jr Lexington and Prof and Mrs Harwood L Childs Princeton New Jersey.

Concord Arthur Edward Rowse ,III Betty Ann Childs Main Street Robert Edward Richardson House Boston A. E. Rowse, Jr Lexington Harwood L. Childs Princeton New Jersey

State P T A Holds Dec 10 Conference in Cambridge

The Massachusetts Congress of Parents and Teachers plans an all day conference on Public Relations in P T A Work for state board members and council presidents. The event runs December 10 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Commander Cambridge with leaders including Dr Howard Stephenson and Samuel Atkins on the program.

Massachusetts Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc P. T.A Cambridge Edward F. Ryan Manchester Albert Harris Heineck Lakeville Walter M. Taylor South Sudbury Howard Stephenson B. U. School of Public Relations and Communications Samuel G. Atkinson National Citizens Commission For Public Schools Boston University Kenneth D. Benne B. U. Human Relations Center Adult Education Association of the Demna Kennedy National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Dwelling Permits Issued By Board

The Acton board of selectmen issued new building permits for several properties. Revolutionary Ridge Company in Concord gets two dwellings on Tuttle Drive. William J. Snow in West Concord gets two dwellings on Pope Road. R. J. Sullivan on Parker Street South Acton gets a carport. Peter H. Whitcomb on Hayward Road West Acton gets a dwelling. Sisson & Whitcomb, Acton.

Acton Board of Selectmen Revolutionary Ridge Company Concord Tuttle Drive William J. Snow West Concord Pope Road East Acton R. J. Sullivan Parker Street South Acton Peter H. Whitcomb Hayward Road West Acton Sisson & Whitcomb

Carlisle Grangers Meeting Attended by Local Officials

Carlisle State Deputy Edward R. Stephen of Russell Street and Mrs Stephen attended the Billerica Grangers meeting last Thursday evening. Carl J Swanson of South Street, a veteran Grange member and head of the Middlesex North Pomona Past Masters Association, has returned from Emerson Hospital after a two week illness. The Carlisle firemen drill is set for Wednesday night December 14 at 7 o'clock, led by Chief Waldo D. Wilson.

Edward R. Stephen Russell Street Carl J. Swanson South Street Grange Middlesex North Pomona Emerson Hospital Carlisle Waldo D. Wilson

Guest Night at Concord Lions Club Draws 50

Concord Lions Club held a supper meeting at How ard Johnson’s with over 50 members. President Rudolph W. Currier presided. Speaker Bill Linskey, Cambridge trainer, hopes to become a U S Olympic trainer next year. Guests included coach Bern ie Megin and co captain Andy Horne. First prize went to Jean P. Berube, second to William H. Damon. Board meeting set for December 12 at Middlesex Institution for Savings. Next event is the Christmas party December 20 at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Concord Concord Lions Club Howard Johnson Rudolph W. Currier Bill Linskey City of Middlesex Institution For Savings Trinity Episcopal Church

Sudbury Garden Club Announces December Meetings and Bake Sale

The Sudbury Garden Club schedules a December 14 2 30 PM hospital workshop at Mrs Roland Cutler Jr s greenhouse with dried materials for swags and sale garden arrangement equipment. A Christmas delicacy bake sale runs December 17 10 AM to 4 PM at Sudbury Drug. volunteers with transport needs may contact two members.

Sudbury Sudbury Garden Club Roland Cutler, Jr Sudbury Drug Elwyn C. Williams Hilltop Arthur Howland Hillton

Nursery Children Prepare For Yule at Hilltop

Sudbury nursery, Merry Days at Hilltop on Dutton Road, led by Mrs Thomas Newton, readies for Christmas with gingerbread, decorations, and a play Away In The Manger. Donald Shay visits, improves after bus accident, and German Shepherd puppies Heidi presented, outshining goats Nanny and twins Buttercup and Big Chief.

Sudbury Dutton Road Thomas Newton Donald Shay Donald Heidi Victory Grafmar Cito Eric von’ der Kustenschutz Remus Pfeffer von Bern Buttercup Big Chief

Mohawk District Scouting Round Table and Speaker

Sudbury invites all interested adults to the Mohawk District Scouting Round Table at Lower Town hall on Monday December 12 with a 7 p m buffet and 8 pm meeting. Tickets from Richard Cutler or Phillip Withrow. December 15 speakers Dr Howard Emmons on Space at Memorial Congregational church. December 8 Sudbury Scouts view Northwest California Redwood Trees slides and take Christmas candy orders.

Sudbury Mohawk District Lower Town Hall Richard Cutler Grand Boughton Phillip Withrow Memorial Congregational Church Howard Emmons Northwest California

Bradshaw Birth Announcement in Sudbury Area

Mr and Mrs John Rogers Bradshaw of Keene New Hampshire announce the birth of Betsy Addams Bradshaw on November 30 1955 Grandparents are Warner C Dan forth of Woburn and Forrest D Bradshaw of South Sudbury Great grandmother Mrs Atherton Rogers of South Sudbury plus a North Berwick Maine pair Mr and Mrs Frank S Adams. Also note Charles E Duryea claimed to operate the first successful American automobile in Springfield Massachusetts on April 19 1892.

Sudbury John Rogers Bradshaw Patricia Danforth Keene New Hampshire Betsy Addams Bradshaw Warner C. Danforth Woburn Forrest D. Bradshaw South Sudbury Atherton Rogers North Berwick Maine Frank S. Adams Charles E. Duryea Springfield Mass

Newsprint Cutbacks Reported by Major Mills

The New York Canadian and American paper firms announce newsprint delivery cuts due to heavy use and production problems. Canadian International Paper Co plans a 7 to 14 percent cut in early 1956 while deliveries run two weeks behind schedule. Great Northern Paper Co. Bangor Maine lowers planned power manufacture and delays deliveries in the first half of the year.

New York Canadian International Paper Co North America Great Northern Paper Co Bangor U. S

Bedford Man in Joint Maneuver at Sage Brush Exercise

PFC Russell G. Lee, 19, of Bedford, participates in Exercise Sage Brush at Fort Polk Louisiana the largest postwar joint Army Air Force maneuver. About 110000 troops test atomic bacteriological chemical and electronic warfare concepts. Lee of Company A 82nd Airborne 504th Regiment is based at Fort Bragg prior service at Blue Ribbon Dairy.

Fort Polk Russell G. Lee Russell H. Lee Loomis Street Bedford Louisiana Lee 82Nd Airborne Division 504Th Regiment Fort Bragg N.C Blue Ribbon Dairy Army Fort Rucker Ala

Industrial Defense Course Attended by Acton Official

South Acton Judd Farley of Nagog Hill road served as liaison between Massachusetts Department of Commerce and Civil Defense and attended the first course in Industry Defense at the Federal Civil Defense Administration Staff College in Battle Creek Michigan. The five day program ran November 28 to December 2 and drew 75 representatives from 17 states Washington DC and Canada to study the industry role in civil defense and plant level planning with local CD officials.

South Acton Charles Judd) Farley Nagog Hill Road Massachusetts Department of Commerce Civil Defense Boylston Street Boston Federal Civil Defense Administration Staff College Battle Creek Mich Washington, D. C Canada

Fifth Birthday Program By Sudbury Framingham Grange

The Framingham Juvenile Grange marks its fifth birthday with a party on Saturday December 10 at 2 p.m. at Nobscot Community hall Edgell road Framingham. Buddy Nelson Sudbury lecturer will present a Christmas carols and readings program.

Sudbury Framingham Nobscot Edgell Road Buddy Nelson

Sudbury Birthday Party Attended by Local Guests

Mr and Mrs and their children Mand and Loig hosted a birthday party on Monday night at the home of Mrs Guimond on Francis Road Sudbury. Guests included Mrs James McCle Shirley Mass and others from the area. The event featured a candle lit celebration and a program from the State Federation of Women’s Clubs at the YWCA with Clayton Hager presenting A Touch of Nagal.

Mand Francis Am Road Guimond Sudbury Germaine Maine James McCle Shirley Mass Fran Sell Francis K Y.W.C.A Lastington Clayton Hager

Dinners Offered During First Week of Test at Howard

West Concord hosts two free dinners during the test period at Howard. Mary Searle Mary Horne and Kevin Elm Street are listed in the accompanying note. Residents urged to shop early for meals and supplies.

West

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D.A Honor DR. Adams Vets Hospital Carlisle Grangers Pomona Bedford Woman’s Club Meeting Parish Rowses Mary Bonaventure Constance Chase Josephine Margery Cahill Sudbury Players Sudbury Town Hall John F. McGovern State P. T. A Lions Club Pontiac Powder Mill Road LA Pontiac, Inc Maynard, Mass Garden Club Sudbury Scout News S.D Sud Anly Johnson Winn J. P West Cancer S. S. Pierce Emerson Jordan Marsh Christ
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