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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
18
In Seymour Indiana witnesses say a rabbit started a month long string of brush fires by running through a field and igniting dry grass. Fire crews contained several blazes as residents reported sightings of the aurally aflame rabbit.
Bedford reports the birth of Mary Margaret Scully at Emerson Hospital with the Scully family at 6 Evans Avenue. The Lentine family announces son David Michael born December 5 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Mr Sullivan issues winter driving safety instructions for motorists. Mr Barnes relocates to Foster Street Littleton to be near their daughter and son in law Rowse. Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Post plans Christmas gifts for Bedford boys serving in the armed forces.
Bedford couple announces engagement of their daughter Ida Elizabeth Hanna to Irving R. Baird Jr son of Mr and Mrs Irving R. Baird of this town Both families reside on Loomis street No wedding date set
Until 1946 automobiles were not permitted in Bermuda and a law now prohibits speeds over 20 miles per hour anywhere on the island.
Cody Wyoming Ned Frost has lived in four Wyoming counties while staying in the Cody area. He experienced Sweetwater Fremont and Big Horn counties as borders shifted and now resides in Park County created during the slicing. Concord christens Jerome Richard Smith second son of Jerome and former Rutland resident.
Mr and Mrs Winfield W Ricker of Hartford street observe their 22nd wedding anniversary this Saturday. Mrs Ricker was formerly Frances Isner and they were married in town and have lived here since. Ricker, a Hall of Fame track athlete at Concord High School, captained the undefeated 1928 cindermen and works for a Lexington firm. They have three sons and one daughter. one son graduated from Lexington High and one from Concord High.
Diphtheria fear faded after antitoxin discovery but remains deadly. Immunization from birth offers near complete protection, with boosters through preschool and early school years. The article urges parents to vaccinate early and follow a combined toxoid series for diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus.
Concord area groups held Sunday and Tuesday gatherings at West Concord Union Church First Parish Church and other venues. Dorothy Bowering led a candlelight service while Joan Owen led worship and Fred Hart guided discussions. Rehearsals for Jenney Kissed Me resume at Concord High School with coach Gertrude H Rideout.
Concord Rotary Club cancels next Thursday December 25 meeting due to Christmas. Club Christmas party planned at Howard Johnsons. Recent visitors include Arthur Gregorian Newton Clarence Smith Cambridge Richard Rowse Boston Albert Douglas Lexington H D Butler Peter Zitso Lexington. Attendance contest spreads among Lexington Maynard Amherst Fall River Cambridge and Lexington entrants Casper Jenkins George Erickson Frederick Mears W Bruce Pirnie Sr and A W Pete Cleveland.
At the West Concord P T A monthly meeting at Harv ey Wheeler School Auditorium the minstrel featuring Thoreau school children was announced for January 30 31. President Robert Hurley presided and refreshments were served to the children. Mrs Maida Broadbent will direct the show with cast already selected and rehearsals underway.
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