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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
5
A fragment from a local page mentions a game or event involving Neorg 1 and Unen with unclear context. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the item hints at a sports or competition note.
Russell reflects on his service in the Tenth Mid- District, detailing committee work, major overhauls of the Conservation and Department of Public Works, and efforts to secure grants, park projects, and safety measures. He emphasizes prudent, steady representation and the value of listening over impulsive action.
A seasoned representative recalls bills for weather control, public water rights, flood control, and park expansion. He notes funding for Sudbury Valley Commission studies, Lake Cochituate improvements, and road safety fixes, plus civil service and pension measures, while acknowledging failed efforts on a Hudson bridge and an Edison overhead line.
Sudbury residents admire ship models crafted by Axel Leopold Olson Ist now on display at the Goodnow Library in South Sudbury. Olson born in Sweden in 1865 sailed the seas from age 15, later settled in Boston, and devoted retirement to detailed ship replicas including the Flying Cloud. He leaves two sons Frederick and Harold, a daughter Hilda, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Framingham with burial in Sudbury.
Dick Contino cites origins of the accordion from a Chinese mouth organ via Russia, noting German and Austrian developments and the 1829 keyboard version. He explains the complex coordination required to play all parts. The article also mentions Capitol Records releases and a note about Arizona National Guard personnel.
Sudbury Planning Board reports approval of five additional home sites on Concord road north not under subdivision control. Arthur H. White notes these meet the 22,500 sq ft minimum in resident Zone A and laments slower growth in Zones B and C while developers buy up small lots. He cites Wayland zoning map progress and urges Sudbury action.
Sudbury representative-elect James DeNormandie met with Public Works Commissioner John A. Volpe to curb the dangerous Concorde Turnpike driving hazard. After Christmas Eve crashes and two deaths, Lincoln Police Chief Leo Algeo notes center-lane left turns worsen danger. engineers are assessing remedies and will outline options promptly.
West Concord residents Mr and Mrs George W Parsons of 148 Commonwealth Avenue celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Day 1885 Boston marriage. He worked 36 years as a shoemaker at Massachusetts Reformatory and retired recently. Both are in fair health for their ages with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church for Morgan K. Smith Sr aged 70 of 20 Monument Street who died Friday at Emerson Hospital. Rev William H. Clark officiated and burial was in Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. He was a Yale graduate and WWI Army veteran who lived in Concord and Fitchburg and was active with Concord Masons. Surviving are his wife Sally, son Morgan Jr, two daughters, twelve grandchildren, and a brother.
In November 1954 several local communities recorded more deeds at the Waltham office than in November 1953. For the first eleven months of 1954 Bedford filed 289 deeds versus 247 in 1953, and Concord filed 232 deeds versus 367 in 1953.
Bedford Thoop 16 reports upcoming Scout meeting on Monday January 3 at the school. Rev David C Pohl preached at First Parish Unitarian Church with Sunday school omitted as families attended worship. Town selectmen begin drafting annual meeting articles with December 15 deadline. Middle sex Central Peremona Grange held in Sudbury featured new quartet including Harold Slater Gordon Mahony Robert Brand and Richard Lamoreaux. Pvt Raymond T Snee US Army is at Fort Dix NJ and son of Bernard and Bernice Snee. Elinor Christensen and sister Grethe Christensen visited from New York City and Boston University respectively. they stay on Sunset Road.
The Sudbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday January 12 at 8 PM in Sudbury Town Hall to consider Maude M Clark's subdivision plan for 39 home sites called Clarkland east of Concord Road and north of Wilbert Ave and Pekonoket Ave in King Phillip Heights South Sudbury. Arthur H White, Chairman.
Announcement from Concord notes the engagement of Miss Nancy Griffin Osgood of Wellesley Hills to David Howe Hawkins of Boston and Concord. Miss Osgood, a Dana Hall School and Smith College graduate and 1948-49 debutante, is involved with the Junior League. Hawkins, Gould Academy Jared Brown University alumnus, served in Europe with the U.S. Army and works with Edgarton GerMeshausen and Grier in Boston. No wedding date set.
Local couple Mr and Mrs Oscar Jones of Concord announce the engagement of Miss Elsie Eugenia Craig to James B Hancock of Concord. Miss Craig, a Concord high school graduate and licensed attendant at Emerson hospital, and Mr Hancock, a Concord high school graduate and World War II veteran now employed at Raytheon, plan a July wedding.
In an appeal for acknowledgments of the 1954 Christmas Seal letters area chairmen stress it is not too late to make returns though the Seal Sale closes December 31. Mrs Edwin Carlton heads Maynard sale with Mrs Calvin B. Smith Sudbury and Mrs Stafford J. King Jr Concord among organizers.
Helen Hitchcock is appointed Allegan County dog warden and serves as a special deputy in the sheriff's department. She takes on duties of enforcing animal control and welfare within the county.
Massachusetts probate court notices a petition for license to sell private real estate of Clarence W Lavally of Sudbury. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by 10 am January 17 1955. notice dated December 20 1954. Judge John C Leggar presiding.
John L Merrick 62 of Old Bedford road Concord died Sunday after a short illness at Emerson Hospital Born in Boston he lived in Lexington before moving to Concord for years He was a World War II veteran in the U S Army Quartermaster Corps and reached sergeant rank Survived by wife Margaret R Magurn Merrick son John L Merrick Jr and grandson Robert G Merrick brother Louis Merrick of Brighton Burial was at St Bernard's Concord with town flag at half staff He was formerly with a Boston newspaper advertising department and belonged to Grose Cup Post A L Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Finigan of 46 Lexington Road announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Therese Finigan to Andrew Francis Sears son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Basil Sears of Brighton. Miss Finigan is a Concord High School and Regis College graduate of 1952 with honors. Sears attended Newsman Preparatory School and Northeastern University.
The Old Concord Chapter of the D A R will hold its first monthly meeting of the year this Saturday at 2 15 PM at 16 Middle Street. Regent Mrs Wendell P Raymond will preside and Forrest Paradise will present an illustrated lecture on California and nearby towns with local hostesses assisting.
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