Concord Town Talk Recaps Local Names And Yearend Notes
A festive Concord town note lists Gov and Mrs Ford of Cambridge and many local figures including D A George E Bon of Melrose and Judge Maurice McWalter. It mentions communities and businesses, upcoming New Year wishes, deer counts, and a brief look at civic and school events, plus notes on local officials and a long roster of residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fford
Cambridge
George E. Bon
Melrose
Maurice McWalter
David P. Williams
Concord
Liese & Smethurst
Minuteman Chevrolet, Inc
Viano
Whitney Coal & Grain Co
Richard J. Ing
D. D
Boston
Maryknoll
New York
Boys’ Towneska
T. Francis McPhillips
R. McManus
Bernie Megin
Sena
Richard I. Furbush
Waltham
Im R. Callahan
Joseph Dee
James Tiwo
Edward F. McManus
Leon J. Moreau
Howard Johnson's
Imothy M. Howard
William D. Goff
Law
Pliance
McWalter Insurance
Otis M.whitney
G. Sher- Bish
Rothwell N. Suchentae
Deniels
Edward J. Dalton
Dot and
Lee
Figgins
Joseph Steinaman
Concordise
Dr. Sheehan
Co-operative Bank
Lincoln E. Currier and
Bedford
Ud A. McKenna
Martin J. Diskin
Tom Murphy
W. Henry
Ann Sweeney
Cohasset
Raymond M
Winfield Ricker
Itt. Onslow
Dutton
Billerica
J. Jerauld Ihily
Lexington
John Driscoll
California
Doxens
Isimas
Stamihis
Floriday
Becket
Deerfield
Barre
Littleton
Middleboro
Met
Belchertown
Samuel Hoar
Middlesex
The Old Calendar and Its Many Mistakes Through Time
A brief history of calendar problems from Pompilius to Gregorian reform. It outlines Julius Caesar's early system, Pope Gregory XIII's corrections, the 1582 ten day adjustment, and debates on future revisions including proposals for a 12 month year with a Year Day concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humban
Christ
Pompilius
Julius Ceasar
Ceasar
Gregory’ Xtil
Gregory
New Year’s Day Reunion Sparks Old Memories
Amy Wells confronts a bridge to her past as Clarabelle’s gossip shadows Donovan’s New Year. A chance meeting with Lance reveals long hidden feelings and a hope to reconnect, hinting at a life changed by pride and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarabette Carter
Clarabelle
Mike
Amy Wells
Amy
Obane
Donovan
Lance
Fall sowing for next year's flowers guides gardeners
Garden notes advise fall sowing of annuals like larkspur and Shirley poppies to ensure early, sturdy plants. Proper drainage and raised beds reduce winter hazards, while some species such as cosmos and bachelor buttons thrive from fall sowing. Spring sowing yields flowers too, but fall sowing offers stronger potential for early blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Jinek
Jin
Civil Service Exam for Printer Proofreader in Government Office
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Printer Proofreader at the Government Printing Office in Washington D C. The pay is $2.12 an hour. Applicants must pass all tests and have five years of proofreading experience or five years in related printing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
United. ‘States Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Addithey
Pilus
Applications for early consideration in Washington office
Applications will be accepted in the Commission's Washington office until further notice, but those seeking early consideration should file no later than January 3, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Washington
Hower
Birth of Daughter Ann Marie Panik
Mr and Mrs James B Panik announce the birth of a daughter Ann Marie on December 4 at Emenso Hospital in Concord. Rent honors go to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sanford of Inter Street Lexington and to Frank Faulkner of Sunset Road Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Panik
Pine Street
Ann Marie
Emenso Hospital
Concord
Wilbur Sanford
Inter Street
Lexington
Frank’ Faulk
Sunset Road
Bedford
Bedford Calendar for the Week Sets Holiday Services
The Bedford calendar lists church services and community events for the coming week. Activities include youth and adult choir rehearsals at Church of Christ, Masses at St Michael's Church, and morning worship at First Unitarian Church. Anniversaries noted for Mr and Mrs John L Breland and Mr and Mrs Howard G Echols on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
St. Michael’s Church
First Unitarian Church
Bedford ‘Women’s Community Club
Town
Hall
American Legion
Anthony Hunt
Inilton
Town Hall
Sons of Veterans of Civil War Auxiliary
Lexington
Horizon Club
Julin
South Road
John
Breland
Great. Road
Howard G. Echols
Carlisle Road
Bedford Fountain Takes On New Look After Cleaning
The Harden Memorial fountain at Springs road and the Great road has a refreshed appearance after cleaning ordered by the Board of Selectmen. The lighting fixture above was painted and further work is planned next year. Erected in 1916 by Mrs. Sarah Hayden in memory of her husband William Richardson Hayden, the fountain serves as a watering place for horses with a bubble drinking fountain for wayfarers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Harden
Springs Road
Great Road
Board of Selectmen
Sarah Hayden
William Richardson Hayden
Bedford Students Begin Christmas Vacation
Bedford school children enjoy the annual Christmas break with classes resuming after New Year’s Day in local schools and Lexington High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lexington High School
Hart Family Reunion Over Christmas Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Edward Hart of 10 Hancock Street visited Mrs Hart sister and family Mr and Mrs Donald Faulkner in Lexington during the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hart
Hancock Street
Christmas DINNER IN BILLERICA SPURS FAMILY REUNION
Mrs Louise F Currier and Priscilla Currier joined Theodore B Currier and family at 17 School Ave South Billerica for a Christmas dinner with nineteen relatives. A well decorated tree brightened the afternoon while members from Ord Billerica Nuttings Lake and Lynn shared holiday memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise F. Cuvier
Lafayette G. Currier
Priscilla A. Currier
School
Avenue
Theodore B. Currier
South Billerica
Ord
Billerica
Nuttings Lake
Lynn
Cur
Brazil Celebrates New Year as Summer Holiday
Brazil marks New Year’s Day as a midsummer festival with open festas hosted by religious and civic groups. The season begins on Christmas Eve and peaks with colorful processions and gift giving, uniting people across classes in nationwide gaiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senis Austin
Pertaeal
Brazil
Six New Year Days Across World Is Remarkable
A quirky list claims six distinct New Year days exist in one year. It cites January 1 in Western cultures and Orthodox areas, January 13 in some, February 8 to 13 for a Chinese observance, a grand Arabian celebration on September 4, and Abyssinia’s September 10 New Year, with another date noted in a traditional calendar.
New Year Reflections on Time and Resolve
A fragmented reflective quotation discusses the symbolism of January 1 as a fresh page in life. It notes how people pursue self improvement, measure time by habit, and acknowledge recurring failures before steady progress emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Fox
Turning Over a New Leaf In Life Reflections
Bliss Perry ponders New Year resolutions and the battle to forget past misdeeds. He questions whether old memories are too flawed to discard and whether a fresh page awaits those who commit to self reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss Perry
Jewish New Year Observed As Solemn Rite
Jewish New Year falls between September 5 and October 6 and marks a ten day period of penitence and prayer ending with Yom Kippur. The day is observed with synagogue services from evening until sunset and includes charity, reflection, and the belief that the Book of Life is sealed for each creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark Charity
Temple
Jerusalem
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Vanderhoof
George H. Fenton, Jr
C.hls
Pete Carbone
Maynard
Robert S. F. Rhodes
South Aéton
Pearl Harbor
Temier Hideki Tojo
Sec
Weieed Dae Arene
Bruce Pirnie
Voip Saab
Lamnstrings U. 8
China
Resistrar
Rudy King
Sre
Hub
Wood
Acton
Marilyn ‘Clark
Prospect Street
Ian
Roe
Wann
Jesk West
Bart
Goisen
Amhy
Park
Someon
Oralla
Enia
Mary Love Eddy
Rek Manne
PARTY
Civil Service
Gov't. Office
Bedford Fowntain
Arabia
Abyssinia
Ben
Sima
Charles Lamb
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