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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1954

Page

20

Maynard Celebrates Winners In Industry Essay Contest

Maynard students national winners in a Chamber of Commerce essay and poster contest themed Industry Beams Comfort Prosperity Expansion Recognition Perseverance. Angelina Paniora prize essay details Maynard industry history and rebound from the Woolen Company collapse.

Maynard Chamber of Commerce Angelina Pantera Main St Ruth Nelson Mary Doyle Evelyn Harding Jerry D’errico Angelina Panzora Webster American Woolen Company

Rotary Club Program Heads in Concord

A change in Concord Rotary Club program chairmen places Glenn Simm of Bedford in charge for today and next week Charles R Voight will lead. Future meetings list Lester Whittemore Allen Bartlett DuBerger Kent with dates through January as new chairs.

Concord Concord Rotary Club Glenn Simm Bedford Charles R. Voight Lester B. Whittemore Charles W. Allen Edward J. Bartlett Rene DuBerger Samuel G. Kent

Police Round Up Cattle Near Sudbury

Mrs. Milton Streeter of Dutton reported two steers and a heifer on the loose. Bill Brown and Ray Phelps rounded up the cattle and returned them to their corral.

Sudbury Milton Streeter Dutton Bill Brown Tonto Ray Phelps

Dennison Co Leases Space at Wool Mill in Maynard

The Dennison Manufacturing Company of Framingham has leased 20 000 square feet at Maynard in the former American Woolen Company Assabet Mill. Dennison operates its main Framingham plant and also manufactures at its Marlboro facility.

Framingham Concern Maynard DennIson Manufacturing Company of Framingham Industrial Review of Massachusetts Department of Commerce Dennison Company Marlboro

Holiday crash toll seen at 205 deaths

A prediction from the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies estimates at least 205 people will die in crashes during the Christmas weekend due to high speed and alcohol. Other causes include school zones, centerline violations, yielding failures, and fatigue.

New York Association of Casually and Surety Companies Thomas N. Boate Association

Freeman engagement announced for Margaret Freeman and William Seaburg

Carlisle announces the engagement of Margaret Mary Freeman daughter of Mr. and Mrs Alfred Freeman of 349 Newton street Waltham to William Frank Seaburg son of Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Seaburg of 203 Westford street Chelmsford formerly of Carlisle Seaburg a Concord High School graduate 1945 and Navy veteran is employed at the U S Army Quartermaster Research and Development Natick Freeman a 1946 Waltham High School graduate works at J L Thompson Company April chosen for the wedding

Carlisle Alfred S. Freeman Newton Street Waltham Margaret Mary Freeman William Frank Seaburg Kenneth Seaburg Westford Street Chelmsford Miss Freeman Waltham High School J. L. Thompson Company Seaburg Concord High School U.S. Navy U.S. Army Quartermaster Research and Development Natick

Bafta Club Hosts Christmas Program at Bedford

The Bafta Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Florence Webber’s home in Bedford for a Christmas program. A trio and soloist performed, with prior hosting at Mrs. John A. DeCamp’s home. St Michael's Church Sunday School to hold a Christmas pageant at 2 PM with Rev Kerrigan speaking.

Bafta Club Florence Webber Hillside Avenue John A. DeCamp Betty Nahigian Concord Margaret DeCamp Dorothy Lynch Donna Goyette

Plan Turkey Whist To Aid Altar Fund

A turkey whist party is set for Friday evening December 17 at Monument Hall to benefit the Massachusetts Reformatory altar fund. Rev. James G. Shea C P S Catholic Chaplain leads the event with reformatory staff coordinating. Tickets available at the door.

Concord Monument Hall Massachusetts Reformatory Altar Fund James G. Shea Reformatory

Engagement Noted For Miss Donahue And Mr Sears

Announcement lists the Boston resident Miss Doro thy M Donahue and Bedford native Norman E Sears Jr as engaged. Other items include Pfc Frank Martines on R and R in Camp Hakata Japan, his service since June 1953, and family details.

Dorothy M. Donahue Boston Norman E. Sears, Jr Bedford

Christmas is Coming Sermon Highlights Church Talk

Rev. Marvin L. Derby preached last Sunday at Church of Christ on Christmas is Coming. The Sunday School plans its annual Christmas party this coming Saturday afternoon.

Marvin L. Derby Church of Christ

Miss Ruth Hayward Sings At Colby College Christmas Concert

Concord resident Miss Ruth Hayward joined the Colby Junior College chapel choir for a Christmas vesper service at the First Baptist Church in New London. The program featured Bach cantata For Us a Child Is Born, Pergolesi and Handel works, and modern carols. Dr. H Leslie Sawyer read the Christmas story. Hayward, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvine Hayward, is a third year medical record administration student and holds several college leadership roles.

Concord Ruth Hayward Colby Junior College First Baptist Church of New London Colby Pergolesi Handel H. Leslie Sawyer Harvard Irvine Hayward Riverdale Road Music Club Rouge Pot Delta Psi Omega

Christmas Party for Church School on Tuesday Night

The Sunday school classes of the First Religious Society will hold a Christmas party next Tuesday December 21 at 6 pm. Ice cream cookies and coffee will be served. A vaner show by Carol Spinney of Acton and Santa are planned. Children should bring a small gift to be sent to the Navajo Indians via the Unitarian Service Committee.

St. Michael’s Church St. Theresa’s Convent Bedford William E. Kerrigan Carlisle First Religious Society Unitraian Carol Spinney Acton Santa Unitarian Service Committee

Christmas party honors held by Mansfield Post in Concord

Acton residents attended events Sunday and Saturday near Acton. Col Edward J Higins led the James J Mansfield Post Christmas party at Concord. A Holy Name Society whist party at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton was organized by Past Presidents John F McLaughlin and Jacob Janerico.

Edward J. Higins Prospect Street South Acton James J.mansfield A.L. No Concord Evenine St. Elizebeth of Hungary Church West Acton Holy Name Society John F. McLaughlin Jacob Janerico

Bedford recreation committee launches bicycle safety program

John F. Stewart formerly of the U S Army, son of Mrs Elizabeth Stewart of 38 Great Road, entered service in January 1953 and served 22 and a half months including nine months overseas in Austria. The Bedford Recreation Committee organized the bicycle safety program at Philip N Twombley’s Wilson Road home.

Bedford Recreation Committee Philip N. Twombley Wilson Road

Concord community notices mix church, school, and Elks events

A first anniversary mass for Ernest E. Christa was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord. Local grade schools end Wednesday noon classes for the season. Concord Lodge Elks initiated eleven new members. A Christmas pageant and party for First Parish Unitarian Church Sunday School is set for December 19. The high school play Years Ago continues rehearsals directed by Miss Gertrude Rideout. A hol iday dance for Beth Googins is planned December 29 hosted by her parents.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Ernest E. Christa Maple Street West Concord Concord Lodge of Elks John J. Mansfield Gertrude H. Rideout Concord Beth Googins Frank J. Googins Thoreau Street

Mass. Reform School confirms 21 inmates in bishop minis ceremony

The Most Rev Jeremiah F Minihan presided at a special confirmation ceremony at the Bedford Reform School in West Concord. Twenty one inmates, escorted by visiting clergy, were confirmed as they received rosary beads and heard a sermon.

Minihan West Concord Massachusetts Jermiah F. Minihan Boston Bedford Airport Bishop Minihan James G. Shea C.P. S Reformatory Daniel F. Riordan St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Lewis F. Kearn Our Lady Help of Christians Church John A. York St. Bernard’s Church Concord Harry W. Stinson

Local Couple Engaged in Concord Engagement

Former Selectman Edmund W. Giles of South Great Road announces his daughter Miss Priscilla Giles engaged to George K. Byron son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Byron of 35 Hubbard Street Concord. Both graduates of Concord High School with Band and football ties. Byron stationed with U S Army in Arkansas. No wedding date announced.

Lincoln Edmund W. Giles South Great Road Priscilla Giles George K. Byron Charles M. Byron Hubbard Street Concord Miss Giles Mr. Byron Concord High School Byron U. S. Army Arkansas

Woods Celebrate 35th Anniversary At Dinner Party

West Concord residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Wood celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a dinner party. They were married in St George's Church Maynard and have lived in town since. Mrs Wood, former Naomi Schnar of West Acton, is a former Ladies Auxiliary president. Mr Wood is a World War I veteran and former commander of the James J Mansfield Post. The couple have two daughters, one son, all married, and five grandchildren.

West Concord Arthur Wood Hillside Avenue St. George’s Church Maynard Wood Naomi Schnar West Acton Ladies Auxiliary James J. Mansfield

Local Military and Community Notes From Malden and Sudbury

A Company H delegation attended the 318th anniversary banquet of the 182nd Infantry M N G at the State Armory Malden Brig Gen Otis M Whitney joined as a guest. Lt Col Bernard C McMullen retired after 32 years of service. Local Pomona Grange met at Sudbury Town Hall with a new quartet and a Christmas program. Middlesex School closes for holiday vacation through January 6 with students traveling home. Senior High Fellowship at Trinitarian Church featured Jean Elliott Barbara Scherer leading worship and guest Robert Braun of Boston spoke on Christian Science Understanding. Midnight masses planned at St Bernard s and Our Lady Help of Christians on December 24. Pvt Richard Ryan and Pvt Albert Magurn returned to duty at Fort Dix NJ with new assignments at Fort Belvoir VA and Fort Lee VA respectively.

State Armory Malden Otis M. Whitney Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Jean Elliott Barbara Scherer Robert Braunn The Christian Science Church of Boston Understanding Christian Science St. Bernard’s Church Our Lady: Help of Christians Church Richard Ryan Albert Magurn Stow Street Sudbury Road Fort Dix New Jersey Ryan Fort Belvoir Virginia Magurn Fort Lee

Veterans to speed up GI Bill checks for Christmas

The Veterans Administration will accelerate GI Bill payments for many veterans to ensure checks arrive before Christmas. Normally mailed around the ninth of the month, the VA will rush payments when possible, particularly for in school training and December training months. Some exceptions apply where payments may be delayed.

Veterans Ton Administration Son VA

Local meeting reviews town articles and youth group plans

A Carlisle meeting last night discussed four town articles and plans for a youth group event at Parish United, with notes on a December workshop and possible attendance of Rev Lovely and Mr Waldo D at religious society events in New England.

Guy W. Clark Parish Unita Waldo D Planning CO Carlisle Lovely Theligious Society England Youth Con Liberal New England

Sunday School Event in Acton Announces Weeklong Party

Readable fragments describe a Sunday School gathering in South Acton, a 44 day school party connected to Congress gate, with ice cream and awaits the appearance of Harold Flood.

South Acton Claus Harold Flood

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Maynard Industries Bradley Container Corp Mill Farrington Corp Capital Plastics Crown Container Comp Romeo Electric Rotary Club Hudson A.G.V.A Assabet Maynard, Massachusetts Ordina America Ieie- Erkans U. S Turkey Turkey Farm Taylor Road Stow Mass Altar Frank Martines Great Road Camp Hakata Japan Martines U.S. Army James Martines David C. Pohl First Parish Unitarian Church L.R.Y Barbara Scrymgeour Judy Isbell Orville Dennison Framingham Chamber of Commerce Bedford Chamber Navoy Restaurant Women’s Branch Alliance Lawrence Kimball Russell Olsen Horace Teague Stanley Julin John S. Giudici Bedford Grange Town Hell Corinne Baird Joan Watson Jackson College Bedford Pta Ralph Lynch Bedford Board of Public Health Miss Hayward Walter, R. Garew Bernie Megin Enterprise Megin Ahearn Cps Charles Hughes Edward S. Grennan Bish Woods Bernard C. McMullen Mattapan 182Nd Regimental Combat Team Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Sudbury Town Hall Pomona Quartet Middlesex School Carlisig Carlisle Grange Edward
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