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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1960

Page

6

Obituary notices for Crooks Troskey Smith Nelson in Maynard area

William R. Crooks 71 of Boston dies after a Scotland birth with private services in Wakefield. Stephen J. Troskey 67 Sudbury Road Sudbury dies at Marlboro Hospital with funeral at Waterman Wellesley and burial in Stow. Thomas W. Smith 68 Acton dies at Emerson Hospital with service in Maynard and burial at St Bridget's Maynard. Roy Clayton Nelson 63 Maynard native dies at Massachusetts General Hospital with services at St Gabriel's Maynard and Glenwood Cemetery. several relatives noted. Funeral home arrangements by MacRae Tunnicliffe Fowler and associates.

Funeral for Arthur Blanchette in Maynard

The funeral of 54 year old Arthur D. Blanchette of 22 Lewis Street Maynard was held from Martin Doran Funeral Home. A requiem high mass was at St. Bridgit's Church with Rev. Philip C. Breton as celebrant. Interment followed at St. Michael's Cemetery Hudson with committal prayers by Rev. Lewellyn Chadbourne. Bearers were Frank J. DeMars Post members under Cecina Alfred Dentino. A Fargo Building naval firing squad fired a volley at the grave. Blanchette, born in Dover New Hampshire, moved to Maynard 20 years ago after living in Hudson. He worked as a presser at Middlesex Laundry and served in World War II in the Navy in European American and Asiatic theaters, twice enlisting. He died last Friday at the Veterans Administration Hospital Jamaica Plain after an illness. Surviving are his wife Mary R. Bastebelli, two sons Arthur D. Jr and Thomas, a daughter Mrs Phyllis Ammendolia of Concord, and several grandchildren. Town flags were at half staff for the veteran.

Thomas V. Smith South Acton Thomas W. Smith Main Street Emerson Hospital Mayhera U. S. Army 58Th Infantry Smith Frank J. DéMars A. L Maynard Legion John Tobin Arthur D. Blanchette Lewis Street Martin & Doran St. Bridget’s Church Philip C. Breton St. Michael’s Cemetery Hudson Lewellyn Chadbourne St. Michael’s Church Frank J DeMars Post Cecina Alfred Dentino Fargo South Boston Blanchette Dover N. H Middlesex Navy Veterans Administration Hospital Jamaica Plain Frank J. DeMars Post Maynard V. F. W Mary R. Bastebelli Arthur D., Jr Thomas Phyllis Ammendolia Concord

Sudbury Man Gerald Harvey Dies Suddenly

Gerald Harvey 47 of Sudbury Inn died Sunday after being born in Waltham January 17 1913. Survived by wife Harrie two daughters Mrs James Nelms Illinois and Miss Diane Concord his mother Mrs Gerald Harvey Sr and two brothers Donald Clyde all in California. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at MacRae Tunnicliffe Funeral Home with Rev Robert H Barber officiating and burial in Lincoln Cemetery.

Gerald Harvey Sudbury Gerald Harvey Sudbury Inn Waltham Harrie Robus James Nelms Illinois Diane Concord Donald Clyde Califorrnia Harvey Corinthian Lodge Conchéfd MacRae-Tunnicliffe Funeral Home Robert H. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church Lincoln Cemetery

Retired Concord Police Lt Hall J Witherell dies at 57

Hall J Witherell 57 of 14 Central street West Concord a retired Concord police lieutenant died Sunday noon at Emerson Hospital after months of illness. native of Fitchburg he lived in Concord 31 years retired in July 1957 after 31 years service rising from patrolman to sergeant and lieutenant. He was an investigating officer fingerprint expert and photographer. He belonged to West Concord Union Church and was past president of Concord Police Relief Association. He is survived by wife Katherine Hayes Witherell three sons Peter G Donald E and Robert T two grandchildren a brother Chester and a sister Mrs Ru-

Hall J. Witherell West Concord Marshall J.witherell Central Street Emerson Hospital Fitchburg Mr. Witherell Concord Police West Concord Union

Louise E McCarthy Gleasondale Widow Dies At 82

Louise E Taylor McCarthy 82 widow of William McCarthy of Main Street Gleasondale died Monday morning in an Ashland rest home after a short illness. She was born in Zogland and lived in Gleason dale for over seventy years. Survived by son Guy W. of Framingham two daughters Cora Newman Maynard Elizabeth Byron of Gleasondale two brothers Rev Alfred Taylor Syracuse NY Ernest Taylor Marlboro four sisters Nellie Shearer Ida Hunter Lottie Dwinells Stow and Mary Paradise of Gleasondale. Seven grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral from Leland Funeral Home Hudson yesterday afternoon Rev Robert Holcomb officiated. Interment in Brookside Cemetery Stow.

Louise E. McCarthy Gleasondale Louise E Taylor McCarthy William. McCarthy Main Street Ashland Zogland Charles Elizabeth Burbridge Guy W Framingham Cora Newman Maynard Elizabeth Byron Alfred Taylor Syracuse New York Ernest Taylor Marlboro Nellie Shearer Ida Hunter Lottie Dwinells Stow Mary Paradise Leland Funeral Home Central Street Hudson Robert Holcomb Hudson Methodist Church Brookside

Funeral held for George F. Barry in Sudbury

George F. Barry 25 was found dead in his car last Thursday in Sudbury near Route 117 from carbon monoxide poisoning. The funeral from Joyce Funeral Home Waltham included a high mass at St. Jude Church with burial in J. Joseph Cemetery West Roxbury. He was a graduate of MLT. He leaves one sister, all of Waltham.

George F. Barry Sudbury Joyce Funeral Waltham St. Jude's Church That City J. Joseph’s Cemetery West Roxbody MLT Shearec Wealtham

Funeral Held for Anthony Faricelli in Concord

Anthony P Faricelli 67 of Bellsmap Street died Monday. Funeral from Joseph Dee & Son chapel followed by a requiem high mass at St Bernard's. Burial in St Bernard's Cemetery. Native of Italy he lived in Concord for years. Survived by widow Antoinette DiSarno and daughters Jean DiSarno Malden Mary Giardina Waltham and son Joseph Concord.

Anthony P. Faricelli Anthony F. Faricelli Bellsmap Street Joseph Dee Jean DiSarno Malden Mary Giardina Waltham Joseph Concord

Mary Lamb 78 Concord Resident Dies After Illness

Concord Missouri Mary Bullard Lamb aged 78 of 37 Hubbend Street died Sunday night after an illness. Born October 3 1881 in West Swanzy New Hampshire she lived here 36 years. Survived by husband W Edward Lamb and brother Dr Frank M Bullard Central Valley New York private services were held in West Swanzey New Hampshire.

Concord Mary

Concord-Julius B. Frank Dies After Illness

Concord resident Julius B. Frank 48 died Friday at Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Boston after an illness. Born May 19 1911 in Waterville Missouri he lived here three years. He worked at Metropolitan State Hospital Waltham. Survived by widow Laura E Baker mother Nellie Dawes Gardner. Funeral Sunday at Mac Rae Tunnicliffe with Rev Harold Pillsbury. Burial Forest City Cemetery South Portland Maine.

Concord Julius B. Frank Walden Breezes Pratt Diagnostic Hospital Boston Waterville Metropolitan State Hospital Waltham Laura E Baker Nellie Dawes Gardner Mac-Rae - Tunnicliffe Funeral Home Harold Pillsbury Metropolitan Hospital Forest City Cemetery South Portland

Francis P Griffin Dies at 59 While Working at Etellows Farm

Francis P Griffin of North Acton died suddenly at work Saturday morning at Etellows Farm. He was 59, unmarried, born in Framingham, a World War II veteran, and lived on Springfield Road in Littleton. He leaves siblings Mrs. Mary E Lee and Catherine A and Gerard. The body was moved from Joseph Dee & Son funeral home in Concord to Gaffey Memorial Home in Medford for solemn high mass services at St. Joseph's Church.

Francis P. Griffin North Acton Francis P. ‘Griffin Etellows Farm Springfield Road Littleton Framingham Mary E. Lee Catherine A Gerard Joseph Dee & Son Concord Gaffey Medford Square

Maynard Lalli 81 Dies at Emerson Hospital

Maynard Antonio Lalli 81 a longtime Maynard resident and retired textile worker died last Friday at Emerson Hospital after a long illness. Born in Bonefro Italy he led Maynard’s Italian community for 55 years and belonged to Loggia Roma No. 1103 and the Society of St Anselm of Padua. He is survived by his wife Mary Baccari five sons Michael Patrick Nicholas Constanzi Joseph and Assunta Plesko two brothers Joseph and Luigi and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at Sheehan White Funeral Home with a solemn high Mass at St Bridget Church conducted by Rev Michael D Sullivan with Fr Breton assisting.

Maynard—Antonio Lalli Emerson Hospital Bonefro Italy Maynardi Loggia Roma Order of Song ‘of Society of St. An Padua Maynard Lalli Mary Baccari Michael A Patrick Micholas A Constanzi Methuen Joseph Stow Luigi Sheehan & Whiite St. Bridget’s Church Morgan Foley Michael D. Sullivan Iurate Aavedigos Philip

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Tree Meetings Draw Local Folks Today Tomorrow

Sudbury Massachusetts tree wardens sessions at Iticultu ral Hall Boston drew large crowds over two days with speakers including Sudbury warden Ernest T. Ferguson Clifford Chater and Alpine Tree Service reps J O Neil and Frank Klitsch Also state conservation official Toivo Nyholm and Charter Tree Service founder Franklin P Charter attended A Vendome banquet featured orchid corsages for guests Today and tomorrow nurseryman’s short course at Waltham Field Station lists Dr Donald Lyman and Dr Homer Dodge among speakers.

Sudbury Massachusetts Iticultural Hall Boston Melvin Guptil Clifford Chater Ernest T. Ferguson J. O'Neil Frank Klitsch Alpine Tree Service Sudbury Tree Contracting Toivo Nyholm Franklin P. Charter Charter Tree Service Acton Vendome Waltham Field Station Donald Lyman Arnold Arboretum Homer Dodge Framingham

Warriorettes Defeat Concord Academy in Regional Match

Warriorettes win fifth game of season, beating Concord Academy 45 to 41. Star players include Heather Marquis Pat Spinelli Sue Goodwin Ellen Forbes Karen Jokisan Linzee Coleman Jenny Burchett Martha Poole. J. W. remains undefeated after a 20 to 19 victory. Marty Child and Margo Deane were the scorers.

Sudbury — Regional Warriorettes Concord Academy Heather Marquis Pat Spinelli Sue Goodwin Ellen Forbes Karen Jokisaani Pam Blake Barbara Podgurski Linzee Coleman Jenny Burchett Martha Poole J. W Marty Child Margo Deane

Cub Scouts Enjoy Recent Meeting

Sudbury Pack 61 held a science exhibition with dens represented. Fred Crowley supervised games as den chief. Joe Boyd Edward Keating Charles Koehler John Witzel earned bobcat. Martin Doyle lion Kenneth Anderson wolf Jeff Borgeson earned golden and two silver arrows. Gary McQuiston earned two silver arrows. Mrs Fay and Mrs Sedrin led singing and a Moon skit. Mrs Keating's den performed scientific experiments.

Sudbury Fred Crowley Den Joseph Boyd Edward Keating Charles Koehler John Witzel Martin Doyle Lion Kenneth Anderson Wolf Jeff Borgeson Golden Arrow Gary McQuiston

Explorers to Get Charter Monday At Legion Hall

Explorers of Post 284 will receive their charter in a ceremony at Legion Hall Monday at 7 p.m. Michael Zimmer advisor will accept from Wachu officials. On Feb 23 the group will tour Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford and take a plane ride.

South Acton Explorers of Post Legion Hall Michael Zimmer Wachu Hanscom Air Force Base Bedford

Widow of Franklin D. Barker Dies at 97 in Concord

The widow of Franklin D. Barker, formerly of Concord, died at age 97. She is survived by daughter Antoinette A. B. Jewell of Summit, whom she lived with, son Everett D. of Weymouth, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held.

Franklin D. Barker Concord Antoinette A. B. Jewell Summit Everett D Weymouth

Getting to Know You Dessert and Coffee Meeting

Sudbury Women of St Elizabeth's Church invite all women, friends, and interested locals to a Wednesday evening gathering at the parish house February 17 at 8 o clock. Heads of church activities will speak. Sudbury Wayland Lions Club met Monday at Cassidy's Lobster Haven with James Merz discussing home and workplace safety and presenting the safety film Charlie's Haunt.

Women's Guild St. Elizabeth’s Church Sudbury-Wayland Lions Club Cassidy’s Lobster Haven James Merz Special Service Engineers N. E Tel Charlie's Haunt

Sudbury Clubs and Congregations Hold Winter Activities

Sudbury groups report active winter meetings and service work. The Sudbury Woman's Club, its executive board, and members of the MSFWC divisions meet at homes and plan next gatherings. Community figures, hospital volunteer efforts, and a local whist party highlight a busy social calendar.

J P Nourse Store Sold In Concord

The J P Nourse Company Store on Main Street in Concord has been sold by Frank B. Esau to Robert B Lightbody and Stephen L Smith. The new firm J P Nourse Corp will carry on the clothing and domestic goods selection and plans to grow with Concord while Esau retires.

Concord J. P. Nourse Company Main Street Frank B. Esau Laurel Street Robert B. Lightbody Lillian Road West Acton Stephen L. Smith Lowell Road J. P. Nourse, Corp

Pettet to lecture in Salzburg after Munich trip

Dr Edwin B Pettet King Philip read leaves Brandeis to lecture on the Contemporary American Theatre in Salzburg Austria before heading to Munich Germany He is professor of theatre arts and department chair at Brandeis University. Seniors in area high schools are alerted to three competitive scholarships from the Massachusetts Federation of Women’s Clubs for music study at New England Conservatory of Music and Boston University College of Music. Interested seniors should contact local club presidents. Sudbury Kiwanis Club celebrated its fifth anniversary with a dinner at Wayside Inn featuring guest former members and project slides. Dr and Mrs Frank H Bautze of Selma Dirlam welcomed Frederick Alexander born January 27 at Framingham Union Hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs George Dirlam Caldwell NJ.

Edwin B. Pettet Philip Read Munich Germany Will Céed Salzburg Austria Pettet Brandeis University Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs New England ‘Conservatory of Music Boston University College of Music Sudbury Kiwanis Club Wayside Inn Dri Frank H. Bautze Selma Dirlam Frederick Alexander Framingham Union Hospital Jeffrey Richard Suzanne Martha George Dirlam Caldwell, N.J

Parsons Family Mourns Death of J B Witherspoon

Mrs Russell F Parsons Jr of Concord extends sympathy to the family of J B Witherspoon who died in Branchville South Carolina. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoagland announce the birth of a daughter on February 7 at Emersons Hospital.

Concord Russel F.parsons, Jr J. B. Witherspoon Branchville S.C Lawrence Hoagland Martha’s Pond Road Emersons Hospital

Festive Latin dinner at St Elizabeth's Parish House Sunday

A Latin American festival dinner will be served at St Elizabeth's Parish House Sunday from 6 to 8 pm. Young People's Fellowship will assist with serving and decorating. An exhibition of Sunday School Latin America mission study projects will be shown. A movie Dig the Firrow Deep may be shown. Tickets from Trenholm Rodgers or Marshall.

Sudbury St. Elizabeth’s Young People’s Fellowship J. Peter Trenholm Latin America Ellen Stoney Marge Munroe Elly Appleby Doris Ellis Liz Newton Jean Patrick Mary Pihl Grace Way Helen Phelps Peg Good Frances Saul Faith Forbes Frances Hoagland Maude Katzenbach Hap Shirley Margaret Suter Helen Rodgers Lillian Miller Janet Hand Warren Dyson Kay McMorran Pat Dickson Julie Trenholm Sylvia Campbell Dorothy Partridge Trenholm Mr. Rodgers Marshall

Norway Talk Planned by West Concord Women

Acton resident Mrs Ellen Tuomanen will describe Life in Norway at the West Concord Womens Club meeting on February 18 at Thoreau School. Tea will follow in the cafeteria at 2 30 with Mrs John K Damon and Mrs Theodore M Nelson in charge of refreshments.

West Concord iMrs Ellen Tuomanen Acton Norway West ‘Concord Womans’Club Thoreau School John K. Damon Theodore IM. Nelson

Flyingist Dick Returns From Europe to Geneva Marriage Plans

Sudbury resident Dick, a former Northeast Force pilot discharged in 1958, writes that he will wed in Geneva after six hours of flight. He plans to spend weeks in the Canary Islands with stops in Casablanca and warmer climates, after a recent stint flying to England and traveling through Belgium, France, and Italy.

Cord Road Geneva Swi Switzerland England Canary Casablanca

Decisions 196 Discussion Begs of Timetable

A notice notes a group discussion led by Decisions Director William Trainor aimed at late participation. It invites readers to join a meeting at 8 p.m. and mentions fact kits available from Mrs. W. Warren at 25120.

Tram Weinstein Jean Mayer Wright William Trainor W. Warren

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William R. Crooks William R. Crooks William R. Lawrence William Clubb Ernes Freeman West Medford Scotland MacRae-Tunnicliffe Robert. H. Barber Forest Glade Wakefield Hen J. Troskey Stephen J. Troskey Sudbury Road Marlboro Hospital Belmont The Conservation Corps Veronica M . Troskey Dorothy V Waterman Funeral Home Wellesley St. Casimir’s Church Francis S. Miaskiewicz Brookside Cemetery Roy C. Nelson Roy Clayton Nelson Curve Street Medfield Massachusetts General Hospital American Woolen Company Northampton Old Company I, M. V. M Chateau Thierry France Charles A. Welch Frank J. DeMars Post Lowell Tech Grace Jamieson Herbert Garland Tex Robert George Campbell Lawrence Falmouth Robert Jackson Mee Denniston Hazel Wilcox St. Gabriel's Church Albert E. Gabriel Glenwood Cemetery Alfred Dentino Masons Alvin Piper Lessie Laird Fowler Funeral Home Mary E. Lamb Antonio Lalli Lucietta Barker Cot N. J Castro Anastas Mikoyan Manana Fidel Castro U. S Mikoyan Academy Explorers Federation of “Women’s Clubs Sudbury Woman’s Club Arthur ‘E. Fay Codger Lane Florence Armes Hosmer Helen Hicks Irving Priest Framingham Union Hospital Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Memorial Congregational Church Buck Hil Falls Congregational Christian Women’s Guild of Our Lady of Patme Frank Bernaducci Sudbury Grange Hall Tallant Henry Horton V. Smith Adv J. P. Nourse Lightbody Jordan Marsh Nourse’s Kresge Esau U.S Rte Theodore M. Nelson Elizabeth Parish Sudbury MA Valentin Polyethelene West Acton Supply Center Louis A. Floris Independence Court Maynard Eee Vanes Rune Seis Ae Sudbury Ranghild M. Nelson Nason Street
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