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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1947

Page

6

Bernard’s St Whist Winners at St Bernard’s Parish Hall

Wednesday’s whist party at St Bernard's parish hall named finalists including Heather Collins, Mrs Moynihan, Mrs Bridie Hanley, Mrs Cress, Catherine, Marie McPhillips. Finalists won prizes with Michael E. Finigan, Mrs O'Brien and Miss Bridie Ford among top prize winners. The final social event was slated to conclude with prize winner announced.

St. Bernard’s Parish Atent Hall Hsther Collins Moynihan Bridie Hélga Hanley Cress Catherine Marie McPhillips Ichael E. Finigan O’brien Bridieford

Friday Meeting of the Young People at Strawberry Hill

The Young People's Society of the Evangelical Church will meet Friday at the home of Esther and Robert N. on Strawberry Hill Road, Lock.

The Evangelic T’ Curch Esther and Robert N Strawberry Hill Road Lock

Masons Hold Degree Sessions At Concord Temple

Concord-Corinthian Lodge AF and AM hosted two degree evenings at the Masonic Temple with the Concord officers led by Worshipful Master A. Robert MacLeod Jr on Friday and Isaac Parker Lodge of Waltham aiding on Monday. Refreshments followed as plans for a 150th anniversary program next June were discussed.

Concord — Corinthian Lodge AF & AM Masonic Temple Concord A. Robert MacLeod, Jr Isaac Parker Lodge Waltham

Roland Baker dies suddenly at 65 in Charlestown

Roland H. Baker aged 65 of Charlestown died suddenly last Saturday in Concord. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Gage Funeral Home in Marlboro.

Concord Roland H. Baker Charlestown Gage Funeral Home Marlboro

Annual Academy Play Marks 7th Anniversary Production

On March 7 and 8 Concord Academy presents its 25th anniversary play at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Upper school students perform Richard II by Shakespeare. Proceeds benefit the Straff Hurd Warren Scholarship Fund aiding Concord girls’ tuition at the academy.

Goncord Academy William Shakespeare Straff Hurd - Warren Academy Concord

Concord Schools to Close for Mid-Winter Vacation

Concord public schools will close Friday for the annual mid winter vacation and reopen Monday morning February 24 to resume regular sessions.

Concord

St Bernard hosts St Jude devotion in Concord

In Concord a St Jude devotion will be held at St Bernard's lower church next Tuesday at 7 30 PM followed by benediction. A proposal to split Precinct 1 into two to form three in town draws debate as it is the largest precinct in the state. Rev Edward Perry Daniels spoke on Religious Fugitives at First Parish. Concord High School's Rivals shows drew full Wells A Hall Memorial attendance with a fine audience.

St. Bernard’s Lower Church Oeny Edward Perry Daniels First Parish Unitarian Church Concord High School Plas Wells A. Hall Concord High Schdal

Local Clergy Sets Night Religion Class for Youth

Saturday night at St Bernard s Church a religion class for children of high school age is planned at 7 30. Miss Gertrude Rideout coached the cast and the event is part of a church program.

Gertrude H. Rideout St. Bernard’s Church Delock

F Ponds Supplying Stock Water Rise in Arid Areas

Use of pond systems to provide stock water has grown where wells fail reliability. Farmers adopt temporary and permanent ponds to ensure livestock access to drinking water in drought prone regions.

Emerson Hospital Fund Drive Nears Goal

Nearly $100 000 in donations have been pledged to expand Emerson Hospital to meet growing demand. The appeal asks residents to give beyond the regular deficit fund to fund bricks and mortar for a larger facility, ensuring beds and care for future generations.

Emerson Hospital Emerson Eimerson Hospital

Talk on Adolescent Child by Dr MacDonald at local meeting

Dr MacDonald gave a talk on the adolescent child focusing on causes prevention and effects during the teen years at a Tuesday session. Several local guests attended including Mrs Edward Nahigian Mrs Richard A Mo Whrs Roger F Connant Mrs Laurence F Petersen and others with Dr MacDonald’s wife among the attendees. Past President MacRae announced a musical planned for February 27 and ticket returns requested at the February 25 meeting with Lincoln T Ravenscroft handling tickets.

Ian E. Haines MacDonald Es ‘Austin Maes Richard A. Mo Roger F. Conant LincoIn T. Raverlstroft

Escape at Carlisle Reform School Recaptured Nearby

Two youths identified as Dageat, 24, and Gould, 21, escaped from the Carlisle Reformatory and were recaptured near the town. They were placed in medical care to prevent harm during transport and await Grand Jury consideration on charges of escaping. Gould faces a five year sentence for operating a car without authority. Duprat, serving five years for robbery, also involved.

Bath Ardson Robin Carlislé John Scicano Reformatory Ceal Dageat Gould Duprat Carlisle

Discovery at Walden Ready

The new publication features Robbins discovery about Thore and the Walden period. It is bound in 60 pages and aimed at colleges reading groups and historic shelves in Concord and nationwide.

Robbins Thore Concord

Requiem Mass Held For Local Man J Edward Mahoney

A requiem high mass was celebrated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord for J Edward Mahoney 64 of 3 Old Bridge Road who died after a long illness. Burial was at St Bernard's cemetery Concord with committal prayers read by Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate. Mahoney a Greenfield NH native lived in town 21 years and was active in the Holy Name Society and formerly with the Elks. He worked 25 years at Forbes Lithograph Co as traffic manager before retirement. He leaves wife Elizabeth Brooks Mahoney and a sister Mrs George Barnaby of Boston. Holy Name Society members served as bearers.

Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord J. Edwartd Mahoney Old Bridge Read Joseph W. Sullivan St. Bernard's Cemetery Mahoney Greenfield New Hampshire Holy Name Society The Elks Forbes Lithograph Company Elizabeth (Brooks) Mahoney George Barnaby Boston Holy Name Society of Our Lady’s

John F Flavin Receives Tufts Dental Degree

John F Flavin a U S Navy veteran and Concorde graduate earned the Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts Dental College in a Sunday ceremony. He was part of a 213 strong class and will soon join the Navy as a commissioned officer after a brief vacation in Florida with classmates.

Concorde John Francis Flavin U. S. Navy Sofia Eliabeth Flavin Philip T. Flavin Xington Road Tufts Dental College J&81 Flavin Harvard Navy

Carlisle Election Sees Incumbents Re-elected

In Carlisle the annual election produced the same slate of candidates for several offices. Roy V. Cann won selectman over Ern est H Wilkins by 18 votes. Harriet B Patch was re-elected to the school committee. Edward J Clark retained the highway surveyor post. Total votes 259 from 403 registered voters.

Carlisle Selectman Roy V. Cann Ernest H. ‘Wilkins Carin Wilkins Harriet B. Patch Edythe M. Todd Edward J. Clark Highway Surveyor J. Philip Detsch

New Arrivals in Concord Births

Mr and Mrs Albert G Lind of 9 Shirley Street welcome Judith Ellen born February 1 at Emerson Hospital with former Nina Ruble as mother. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John E Ruble of West Concord. Karen Murray born January 31 at Richardson House Boston to Mr and Mrs Paul S Murray formerly Faith Bremer. Robert Henry Duke and Mrs Barretts Mill Road celebrate birth of son Robert Jr born January 31 at Emerson Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil W Gammon of Concord.

Albert G. Lind Shirley, Street Lahior Cord M. R Judith Ellen Emerson Hospital Richardson House Boston Robert Henry Duke Barretts Mill Road Robert, Jr Cecil W. Gammon Concord

Stuart's travel photographs delight Rotary club

The article praises Stuart's scenic and fishing photographs shown to the Rotary, noting superb scenery from Dam and Boyce Canyon and his expert framing. It highlights his reputation as a sportsman and unique fishing pictures. The club voted unanimously to donate 500 dollars to the Emerson hospital Building Fund.

Boyce Canyon Stuart Emerson Hospital Building Fund

CDA Birthday Party in West Concord Scheduled

The annual Catholic Daughters of America birthday supper and meeting in West Concord will be held Monday February 17 at 7 PM at the Howard Johnson Restaurant. Chair Ethel Gallagher outlines a program with Rev Edmund C. Sliney as guest speaker and other speakers including Frances Dolan Mary Healey Katharine Merrigan.

West Concord Our'Lady Help of Christians Catholic Daughters O America Howard Johnson Ethel Gallagher Edmund C. Sliney Immaculate Conception Church Winchester Frances Dolan Concord Court Mary Healey Boston Katherine Merrigan Arlington

Scouts Plan Big Scout-o-Rama for March Eight

Concord and West Concord Boy Scouts stage Scout-o-rama at the Girl Scout House on Saturday night March 8 with ceremonies led by Thomas Hutchins Middlesex school manager. Exhibits by each Scout unit and a public court of honor at 9 45 are planned starting 7 30.

Concord Boy Scouts of West Concord Girl Scout House Thomas Hutchins Middlesex School

Lions Musical Set for February 27 at Wells Hall Concord

The Lions Musical will be presented February 27 at 8 pm in Wells Hall Concord. Rothwell N. MacRae of 16 Belknap Street is program chairman. The show will feature Fred Wills Company and Queenie De Lois among other acts. tickets available from any member.

Concord Wells’ A. Hall Me Paudietorium Rothwell N. MacRae Belknap Street Concord Music Fred Wills Company Stevens Queenie de Lois En Dent Mage

Rebekahs Plan Valentine Party After Lodge Meeting

Willow Rebekah Lodge meets at Odd Fellows hall in Concord to plan a Valentine party with Mrs. Joseph Hall leading the committee. A March 1 sale supports the Rebekah Relief fund and applications for a pledge must be in by the next meeting.

West Concord Willow Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall W. Conecara Florence Pert Valentine Party Josep Hall Rebekah Relief

Concord Garden Club Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday

Mrs. Theodore JB Smith at 61 Main Street will host the Concord Garden Club meeting Tuesday at 4 o clock instead of Wednesday due to Ash Wednesday. President Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer will preside and guest speaker Mrs. Stearns will discuss pruning and its effects.

Concord Theodore JB. Smith Main Street Concord Garden Club Herbert B. Hosmer

CYOTo Hold Social and Dance

The St Bernard's CYO will stage a pre Lenten social and dance at Mynus Hall next Monday evening February 17 at 8 15. A local orchestra will provide music and the public is invited to attend this final social before Lent begins.

Concord St. Bernard’s Cyo Mynus Hall Nussie Jocal Leni

Birth of Daughter for Woodward Family in Lexington Area

Mr and Mrs Arnold E Woodward of Lexington announce the birth of their daughter Valerie Anne born recently. The father serves aboard the USS Fresno in the West Indies. Grandparents are Dame Woodward of Lexington and Edward Hughes of West Concord.

West Concord Arnold E. Woodward Lexington Barbara Virginia Hughes Valerie Anne Resent West Indies Fresno Dame Woodward Edward Hughes

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