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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

3

Air Force base housing plan eyed amid land taking

Local officials discussed eminent domain actions for 185 acres to support housing for air base families. A planning meeting chaired by Maj L G Krogh outlined a possible 60 units to begin immediately with others over one to four years, as Air Force officials framed the move as a morale boost for base personnel.

Lincoln L. G. Krogh Lids Harland Wand George Oid Efvitian David R. Marshall Murray Sacher Constructive Agency Air Force

Middlesex Breeders Association Meeting at Auditorium

The Middlesex Breeders Association held its annual meeting in an auditorium with an all day program. Newly elected officers include President Min Hudson and Treasurer Norman Ja uick with Vice Jenness Jillson. Directors named were Mrs Eliza Sawed and Charles Sawed and other members. The Massachusetts Council of Breeders Association noted the event and the union meeting accompanying it.

Middlesex Carol Hopkinton Min, Hudson Jenness Jillson Berfary Betty Franklin Norman Jauick Fred Carl Schon Elizan Charles Sawed Barl Judd Farley Allan Blackhall Ssscahusetts Council of Breeders Association

Motor vehicle registrations up to October show rise

The figures indicate registrations through October 1955 were higher than total registrations for all of 1964, suggesting a strong year for motor vehicle record activity.

Concord Groups Hold Christmas Events Across Town

Middlesex Institution for Savings employees gathered for their annual Christmas dinner at the Red Coach Grill in Wayland with about 30 attendees. The Concord Garden Club met at Elm Street home of Mrs. Robert L. Moore for a Christmas decorations program after coffee. Our Lady Help of Christians parish in West Concord hosted a Sunday school Christmas party with movies Santa and gifts.

Middlesex Institution For Savings Red Coach Grill Wayland Concord Garden Club Elm Street Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord

Belknap Street Daughter Home For Holidays

Patricia Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs John Downing of Belknap street is expected home for the holidays after a year in a Canton childrens hospital recovering from a spinal injury.

Patricia Downing John Downing Belknap Street Canton

Peggy Horne Expected Home for Holidays

Peggy Horne daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Horne of 59 Thoreau street has been in the hospital since last summer with patio illness and is expected to be well enough to remain home for the holidays.

Peggy Horne John F. Horne Thoreau Street

Sudbury Man Named State Grange Deputy at Acton Meeting

At Acton Grange's regular meeting on December 13 John Torkelsen was presented with the State Grange emblem of office to honor his appointment as Deputy in charge of Middlesex Central Pomona Grange. Ernest R. Hunt and Mrs. Henry L. Nelson assisted, with a large Pomona turnout from Bedford Lexington Lincoln Maynard and Waltham.

Sudbury Acton Grange John Torkelsen Middlesex Central Pomona Grange State Grange Middlesex-Central Pomona Grange Torkelsén Pomona Sherman Davis Lincoln Ernest R. Hunt Lexington Massachusetts State Grange Henry L. Nelson Torkelsen Bedford Maynard Waltham

Novel Mincemeat Cake For Holidays And Parties

A light delicious cake idea using mincemeat and pecans baked in round layers or a 9x11 pan. Mix sifted flour sugar soda salt cocoa shortening water mincemeat and pecans then add egg and beat. Bake 35-60 minutes, cool and ice with confectioners sugar, decorate with pecans and candied cherries.

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Grange installs officers and plans Polio supper

In Grange circles, long time worker is noted as Past Master of Acton Grange and Pomona of Middlesex Central. Mr Hunt installed Mrs Mary Downey of Acton as Overseer of Acton Grange due to her absence in October. A supper for polio was planned with a committee formed for January.

Grange Acton Grange Pomona Middlesex Central Grange Hunt Mary Downey Acton

Seaburys Welcome Birth of Daughter Jennifer Katie

Mr and Mrs Frank Seabury announce the birth of their second daughter Jennifer Katie on December 14 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Warren Jenney of Concord and Mr and Mrs Howland Seabury Beverly Farms. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs William W Thomas of Portland Maine and Charles Jenney of Belmont.

Concord Frank Seabury Nancy J. Jenney Monument Street Jennifer Katie Emerson Hospital Warren Jenney Howland Seabury Beverly Farms William W. Thomas Portland Maine Charles Jenney Belmont

Bartlett Speaker Before Lions Club

Acton Lions Club heard former Mansfield Lion George Bartlett speak at a supper meeting in Acton Center about the Work of his plant and shown many technical instruments. President Richard A. Gallant chaired the session and John W. Forrest introduced the speaker.

Acton Acton Lions Club George ‘Bartlett Acton Center Mansfield South Chélisford Richard A. Gallant John W. Forrest

Sudbury Grange Holds Joyous Christmas Meeting

Sudbury Grange celebrated the Christmas season with a gift exchange and games on December 13. Members approved charity contributions, planned a Supper for Polio on January 10, and invited attendance at a January 8 conference on community service.

Sudbury Sudbury Grange Lexington Grange J. Carroll Morris Karl Roos Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Home & Community Service

Winter tile drainage work expands in Middlesex district

Henry J. Ritzer reports farmers and Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton install land tile during winter. Frost depths deter heavy hand labor but winter offers available supervision and cheaper overall costs. Weston Nurseries drains several acres with about 3500 feet of tile as Mezitt family crews work steadily. More farmers urged to use the off season for drainage projects with increased supervision from the soil conservation program.

W. Roland Nichols Marlboro Charles Dowse Sherborn Weston Nurseries Hopkinton Mezitt

Brooms to Start the New Year in Clean Fashion

A brief notice highlights households and businesses preparing for a fresh start, promoting cleaning rituals, store sales on brooms, and tips for a spotless home as the new year begins. The piece emphasizes practical steps and local retailer promotions.

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