Fire in shed behind Concord Road home blamed on children
Sudbury firemen fought a shed blaze behind Mrs. Maude Clark’s Concord Road residence last Wednesday. Children playing with matches were blamed. the fire was extinguished with little damage. Also mentions Misses Joyce and Deborah Flaynard of Manhasset as Radcliffe students visiting Mrs. Henry T. Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Maude Clark
Concord Road
Joyce
Deborah Flaynard
Manhassett
Longland
Radcliffe Pans
Henry T. Maynard
Maple Avenue
Middlesex Soil Conservation District News Outlook for 1955
The district notes seasonally current work wrapping up and plans forming for 1955. Cooperators Louis Fierra and George Richardson join to establish drainage outlet nearly half a mile. Constantin Pertzoff finishes pond excavation with dam and spillway next spring. DeVincent Brothers complete 1600 feet each of open field drains and drainage tile before year end. Winter allows detailed drainage surveys and planning for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fierra
Acton
George Richardson
Boxboro
Constantin Pertzoff
Lincoln
DeVincent Brothers
Waltham
States ban hood bug deflectors for safety concerns
Some states have prohibited the hood mounted bug deflectors, arguing they obstruct vision and may impair safe driving. The measure aims to reduce distractions and improve driver awareness on highways and city streets.
Bedford Lions host high official visit and light bulb sale exhibit
District Governor James H. Miller of Newburyport visited the Bedford Lions Club supper and meeting at Navoy Restaurant with Charles H. Burke. Zone Chairman Leon J. Moreau also attended. The club unveiled a newly purchased eye testing machine from a light bulb sale. Five new members were reported: Donald Sands Hugo Nylander Rodney Blake Kenneth Armstrong Joseph Herlihy. The club sponsored a teens dance with chaperones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
James H. Miller
Newburyport
Bedford Lions Club
Navoy
Charles H. Burke
Edward Josephson
Leon J. Moreau
Concord
Charles Scrymgeour
Donald Sands
Hugo Nylander
Rodney Blake
Kenneth Armstrong
Joseph Herlihy
William
J. Walsh, Jr
Everett L.gottschalk
John B. Dodge
Abbott R. Webber
Scrymgeour
Walter T. Michaels
Saliga Leaves Korea for Hakata Japan with 24th Division
Pfc Donald F Saliga 21 son of Mr and Mrs J R Saliga 395 Davis Rd Bedford left Korea with the 24th Infantry Division assigned to Hakata Japan The Victory division has been in the Far East since World War II Private First Class Saliga a field wireman in the 34th Infantry Regiments Headquarters Company entered the Army in April 1953 and joined the 24th in October He is a 1950 graduate of Lexington High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Kansas City
Hakata
Donald F. Saliga
J. R. Saliga
Davis Rd
Bedford
Korea
24Th Infantry Division
Victory
Far East
Saliga
34Th Infantry Regiment
Lexington High School
New Arrival for Sudbury Family Sanders in Boston
Sudbury residents announce the birth of Susan Bancroft Sanders born December 12 at Richardson House Boston to Mr and Mrs John R Sanders of Tyngsboro Massachusetts. Grandparents are Clark B Hill Deer Isle Maine and Mrs Theodore Sanders Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Susan Bancroft Sanders
Richardson House
Boston
John R. Sanders
Elizabeth Hill
Tyngsboro
Mass
Clark B. Hill
Deer Isle
Maine
Theodore Sanders
Cambridge
Sudbury Couple Hosts Surprise Baby Shower in Framingham
A Sudbury 4A baby shower for Mrs. Clif ford Nelson was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Branigan on Edgell Road Framingham last week. Guests admired many gifts and an original table decoration featuring a large center cake with a miniature house and a stork delivering a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Clifford Nelson
Charles Branigan
Edgell Road
Framingham
Mrs Hazel Rich Makes Christmas Furlough Plan
Mrs Hazel Rich of Crescent Street will welcome her son Pvt John E Rich home on Christmas furlough from Fort Bragg North Carolina. Mrs Warren Smith of the Public Welfare attended state conferences at Boston last week and continues to stay active in town events with busy days worklike efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Rich
Crescent Street
Pvt
John E. Rich
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Warren Smith
The
Public Welfare
Boston
Robbins to Lead Union Evangelical Services as Interim Pastor
Arthur Roach announces Rev. Clyde W. Robbins of Princeton will conduct services at the Union Evangelical Church as substitute until a new minister is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Roach
Clyde W. Robbins
Princeton
Union Evangelical Church
Couples Club Christmas Party at First Parish Church
The Couples Club of the First Parish Church held a Christmas Party on Tuesday evening December 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couples Club
First Parish Church
Unitarian
Fire Chief Urges Caution With Christmas Plastics
Fire Chief Harold Priest stresses the danger of highly inflammable Christmas plastics, ribbons, and gifts. He warns that careless smoking often triggers fires and urges the public to act cautiously to prevent holiday tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Priest
Fire Safety Talk Delights Civic Club Crowd
December meeting at Town Halls featured retired fire official Mr. Williams presenting on how small causes ignite large fires. Demonstrations included smothering a fire over a tin can, with a live baby rabbit surprise. Mrs. Wallace Fletcher won the rabbit. program praised for families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Town Halls
Williams
Wallace Fletcher
Fletcher
Paul Killinger
Christmas activities at First Parish Church Unitarian
Paul Killinger announces events for Christmas at First Parish Church Unitarian. On Saturday at noon December 24 there is a Sunday School children’s Christmas party, with a 10 o'clock Christmas Play. Sunday 4 pm features an original play Hope That is Christmas by John Miner. Sermon titled A Program for Discontent. Coffee Hour at 10:30 in the Vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Xiilinger
First Parish
Unitarian
John Miner
Christmas Guests and Birds Lesson From Grandmother
Mr and Mrs Fred C Hald of Packard Road host family and grandchildren for Christmas with Mr and Mrs Blake of Dedham and Mr and Mrs Bruce Miller of Somerville visiting. Tiny Linda spends Christmas vacation in Stow learning about birds from her grandmother and Audubon Society interest. AAA TRAFFIC TIP warns drivers to stay right and watch night highway signs for safety and hidden dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Hald
Packard Road
Blake
Dedham
Bruce Miller
Somerville
Tiny Linda
Stow
Audubon Society
American Automobile Association
Gardenl ub Displays At Meeting Here
Concord organ garden club meeting at Dr and Mrs Milo Hnilicka home attracted a near record turnout. Members showcased door window and fireplace decorations with greens paper wire paint and pastry. The Workshop Group explained how decorations were made and shared Christmas tree history. Mothers of preschoolers highlighted simple crafts under Mrs Frank McClintock with festive recipes served by Mrs Richard Lawrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Conantum Garden Club
Milo Hnilicka
King Lane
Frank McClintock
Richard Lawrie
Jack Frailey
Robert Brown
Thomas Bazemore
Harl Aldrich
Thomson Whitin
Acton Universalist Sunday School Christmas Party Planned
The Acton Universalist Sunday School hosts a Christmas party Friday night at 6:30 in the church vestry. Children of the Sunday school and cradle roll are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs Roger T Campbell of Piper road South Acton announce the birth of a daughter December 6 at Emerson Hospital in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Roger T. Campbell
Piper Road
South Acton
Emreson Hospital
Concord
Acton Catholic Women's Guild Whist Party Tonight
Reminder for the Acton Catholic Women's Guild whist party at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall West Acton Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Florence Piper and Alice O'Brien are in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Catholic Women’s Guild
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall
West Acton
Florence Piper
Alice O’brien
Birth and church meeting reported in local notices
Mr and Mrs Arthur Antonel li announce the birth of a son December 12 at Emerson Hospital. The finance board of the Universalist Church met Monday evening at the home of Miss Clara Sawyer Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Antonelli
Main Street
North
Emerson Hospital
the Universalist Church
Clara Sawyer
Liberty Street
Maynard Stags Fall In Opener At Townsend
Maynard Stags lost their first game to Townsend Town Team 50 to 106 last Sunday. Townsend led 18 points early and 48 to 17 at halftime as center Haavan scored 39 for Townsend. Maynard’s double figure scorers were Murray 15 Gallagher 13 and Laskowsky 12 with coach Paul Vikoski leading a squad of alumni from Maynard Stow and Acton High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Stags
Townsend
Stags
Coun
Haavan
Murray
Gallagher
Laskowsky
Cancer Armory
Paul Vikoski
Maynard High School
U. S. Army
Burland Jr Returns From Leave in San Francisco
Carlyle G. Burland Jr. returns from a ten day leave in San Francisco this week. His parents hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring him, enjoyed by a large group of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle G. Burland, Jr
San Francisco
Bruins Hopeful As Schmidt Recovery Aims for Return
The Bruins center Milt Schmidt, sidelined by a knee injury, is eyed to return for multiple games with coach remarks about strength and readiness. Detroit visit looms as Boston pursues improvement after recent losses and a tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Patrick
Boston 4S
Milt Schmidt
Schmidt
Detroit Red Wings
Lorna
Murry
Labine
Real Oh
Bruins
Srick
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Main St
Hudson
Middlesex Soil Conservation District News
Car O. Clark
Soil Conservation Service
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Middlesex Soil Conservation District
Middlesex
New Engand
McGregor
Pleetway
McGregor and Jantzen
America
Gordon
Oxford
Greg
Stetson
Mallory
Adam
Gould’s Men’s Shop
Clinton
Bedford Lions
Siger‘s
Sasa
Revere
Stow News
Isabelle Evans
Sparky
Advertising Council
Bell & Howell
Wilshire
Arthur
Eee
John Dora
Maple Ct
SIGER
Ray
Gately
Blue ‘Sunoco Station
Jimmie’s Cafe
Ray Cantania
Ne Yast Bus
BAC
Pss
Gordon H. Ogilvie
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