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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

10

Potter Granted Leave to Write Flora of Worcester County

Worcester Massachusetts Dr David Potter chairman of Clark University history department received a leave of absence beginning February 1 to write The Flora of Worcester County. The forthcoming book stems from 25 years of study and will describe flowering plants in Worcester County using Clark’s herbarium of over 300 000 specimens and materials from Gray Herbarium Hayward University New York Botanical Gardens and U S National Herbarium in Washington D C.

Worc Worcester County Potter Clark Gray Herbarium Hayward’ University Herbarium New York Botanics, Gardens United States

Nessert Bridge Winners Announced at Bedford Home

The Nessert Bridge party at the United Workers Club hosted by Mrs. Arline Goyette at Dun elm road announced seven winning pairs at the seven tables. Recéivations were led by Mrs. Sidney W. Ingalls with assistances from Mrs. Roderick D. Mac Leen and Mrs. Baward F. Pike. The next event is planned for February 23 at Mrs. Keith’s home on Fitchdale avenue.

Bedford United Workers Arline Goyette Dunelm Road Roderick D. MacLeen Sidney W. Ingalls Irvin M. Puffer Warren Keith Richard Doliméunt Pike Mary Armstrong George D. Fraser Francis Lord Keith Fitchdale Avenue

Belgium Native to Speak at St Annes Guild Luncheon

Lincoln May Sarton, noted Belgian born lecturer at Harvard since 1980, will guest speak at St Annes Guild luncheon in South Lincoln next Tuesday February 9. She plans to discuss her novel A Shower of Summer Days. Reservations via Mrs John M Barnaby or Mrs Montgomery Wilson.

Lincoln May Sarton St. Anné’s Guild South Lincoln Briggs Copeland Harvard Belgium John M. Barnaby Montgomery Wilsob

Global twilight after Krakatau eruption in 1883

The National Geographic Society notes that after Krakatau's 1883 eruption, the strait between Java and Sumatra witnessed a global phenomenon of unusually long twilights and vividly colored sunsets for two years.

Krakatau Java Sumattra National Geographic Society

Makeups Recorded By Rotary Club Assembly Tonight

Concord Rotarians at the regular weekly luncheon list makeups including W. Stuart Allen George Rohan Nichol as M O Delaney and Peter Dargos Lexington A Glenn Simm Fred T Boyd Jesse F Baker at Belmont Maynard and locations in Aspha Leesburg and St Peters burg Florida The assembly will be tonight at 6 30 at the Colonial Inn.

Concord Howard Johnson’s W. Stuart Allen George Rohan Aspha Leesburg Florida Nicholas M . Odelaney St. Petersberg Forida Peter D’arrgo Léxington A. Glenn Simm Belmont Fred T. Boyd Jesse F. Baker Maynard Cub Colonial Inn

Carlisle Grangers Attend Meetings Across New Hampshire

A Carlisle Grange delegation attended the Dracut Grace meeting in New Hampshire and another group visited the Nashua session. Grangers were present at Shirley on Tuesday and Carlisle’s regular meeting was held at the hall last night.

Carlisle Carlisle Grange Nashua New Hampshire Shirley Gringe

Concord community notices include officers installation and church event

Commander David B Williams of James J Mansfield Post attended officers installation at Littleton A L Post. Brotherhood Sunday is Feb 14 at Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rabbi B Cohen of Temple Sinai Brookline as guest speaker. Nicholas M Delaney has returned from Florida. Boy Scout Exposition is Saturday night at the State Armory at 7 o clock. public welcome.

David B. Williams James J. Mansfield Governor’s Council Littleton A.L. Post State Armory

First Parish Unitarian Sermon Series Opens With Truth Theme

Rev Oscar Hawes preached at First Parish Unitarian on Our Need of Truth the opening sermon in a two part series. A church supper is planned February 6 at 6 p m with Jack Lord in charge and reservations via Mrs Lewis G Webber.

Oscar Hawes First Parish Jack Lord Concord Road Lewis G. Webber Old Billerica Road Marvin L. Derby Church of Christ Leila M. Blake

Working in the United States as a means of self respect

The quotation states that in the United States work is more than earnings. it is a method to preserve self respect as a societal value attributed to labor and character.

The United States Ethel Hanas

Acton School Notes Highlights Alumni Talks and Plans

Acton High School graduates Barbara Holbrook and other students return to discuss home economics careers at the school. Kathleen Dell School of Boston offers an oven house program for business school hopefuls, and Faulkner Hospital hosts nursing career visits. Superintendent Whitman Pervison attends a Massachusetts School Superintendents Association meeting to review education bills pending in the Legislature. Firefighters Ole Garthe and Norman Livermore oversee annual fire extinguisher inspections, marking 1954 dates on all school tags.

Acton Barbara Holbrook Boxborough University of Massachusetts Ruth Proctor Kathleen Dell School of Boston Faulkner Hospital Whitman Pévirson Massachusetts Schol Superintendents Association Somerville High School William Appleton Ole Garthe Norman Livermore

Acton School Committee Meets at New Primary School

The regular monthly meeting of the Acton School Committee was held Tuesday evening at the new primary school with Chairman Dana B. Hinckley presiding.

Acton School Dana B. Hinckley

Birth of Judith Marr Swift in Lincoln confirms family news

Lieut and Mrs Richland B Swift formerly Betty M Scott announce the birth of daughter Judith Marr Swift in Fort Knox Kentucky. Lincoln selectmen study garbage disposal and close the present leased dump. Final chance to register to vote in Lincoln on Tuesday February 9 from 12 noon to 10 pm at Town Hall.

Richland B. Swift Betty .M. Scott Fort Knox Kentucky Judith Marr Swift Lincoln Selectmen Lincoln Town Hall Board of Registrars

Grange Whist Party Set by Carlisle Grange No 402

Carlisle Grange No 402 hosts a whist party at 8 oclock with Mrs Madeline Stephen in charge. Last Thursday Frederick S Plannery of Concord led the event and upcoming February 11 will feature Mrs Swanson as host with prizes and refreshments.

Carlisle — Tonicht Carlislé Grange P. of Madeline Stephen Frederick S. Plannery Concord Swanson

Institute notes 55 percent of American families own homes

The Institute of Life Insurance reports that fifty five percent of American families now own their own homes, highlighting a rise in home ownership and financial stability.

Institute of Life Insurance

Civil Service Examiner Commision Boston Office Notice

The notice invites applicants for a probationary position with the Civil Service Board. Detailed information and forms are available from the executive secretary in Boston Massachusetts or the Regional Director of the First U.S. Civil Service Region at the Post Office and Courthouse Building.

U.S. Civil Service General Sivites Bostoi Miussx Huberts Guy Ff Puniotla Levetor Board of U.S. Civil Service Fxirhiners General Services Administration Post Office Boston Massachusetts First U.S. Oe Post Office & Cour

Federal civil service notices for social worker and instructor jobs

Federal job announcements list vacancies for a social worker in Pennsylvania and an instructor in trades and general education across the United States and Panama Canal Zone. Salaries are 4205 and 3795 dollars with no written tests required and age limits varying by position. Applications and exam details are available from the U S Civil Service Commission.

Bostot Magnachusetts Frott United States Panama Canal Zorre Pandma

Emerson hospital Auxiliary meeting in town held at Mrs Wetherbred home

The Emerson hospital Auxiliary met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Wetherbred on Southot t. Reverend Hugh Weston a candidate for the ministry preached at the same church. Catholic Daughters of West Condrrd plan the 26th anniversary court event. Ladies Social Circle to meet at Sinaine Me Seng oot. V E W quarterly party to be held tonight at town hall with public invited.

Emerson Hospital Wetherbred Catholic Daughters of West’ Conédrd Pabrudry Oy Court Sina Ne Me Seng Ne Evenin En Nowe Ward M ‘Tin Me Giay V.E.W. Insettary Weth Town Clotk Weleéiré

Examiner in Charge: Abatsi Cart to the United States

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an examiner in charge named Abatsi with references to a cart, the United States mission, a date around December and a call to accept applications. The readable text suggests a guidance to proceed to the heart fund.

Primer of Attracting Showden Will Be Meg

Miss B Clitford conducts the business at Nise at 2 45 o clock. The speaker will discuss how color affects attraction and natural data. The author from Michusetty Odlety reports on the primer of attracting showden forthcoming.

Nise Dent B. Clitford Busiereaker Pti

Bedford News Fragments On Local Services Emerge

Fragmentary text references Bedford town needs and local services. Mentions Emérson, protection funds, priests, hospital, and door to door activity amid unclear details.

Betty Jay Rivoli Case Brief Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Betty Jay Rivoli in a cryptic quote about an aisle. No clear event or action specified.

Betty Jay Rivoli

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