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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1956

Page

13

Town Plans to Save 800000 Loan for School Debate

A Concord letter advocates voters supporting a school master plan and tax rate changes to fund new classrooms and facilities. It argues for full disclosure of figures, emphasizes representative balance on the advisory committee, and urges participation in the February 27 election with Ralph T. Haskell as a proponent.

Alcott School Neople Neeple Concord Ralph T. Haskell Crescent Poad

Maybelle G. Biggs obituary notices service and burial

Mrs Maybelle G Hodgdon Biggs dies native of teaford resident widow of Anthony C Biggs well known dog trainer Funeral Mass at St Michael Church burial at Westview Lexington She belonged to St Michael Church and Bedford Woman's Community Club Survived by son Harrison A Biggi Lexington and grandson Christopher G Biggi

Lexington Christopher G. Biggi

Framingham Professor Delivers Sermon at Everett Church Event

Concord professor Francis X. Guinden of Framingham State Teachers College spoke Sunday at St. Theresa's Church in Everett. Acting Governor Fingald signed the polio bill during the state leadership absence, with Senator Furbush of Waltham backing. Marine A Paul Landini, son of Mr. and Mrs. A George Landini of 44 Thoreau Street, separated from four years service after duty at Camp Pendleton.

Francis X. Guinden Hayward Mill Road West Concord Framingham State Teachers College St. Theresa’s Church Everett Afto George F. Fingald Lowell Road Commonwealth Herter Whittier Cronin Furbush Waltham A. Paul Landini U. S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton California A. George Landini Thoreau Street

John J Carroll Laid To Rest In Concord

Committal services for John J. Carroll Spanish War veteran were held at St. Bernard's Cemetery Concord after a high mass of requiem at Sacred Heart Church Lowell. Rev James Cannellery read the prayers as the flag draped casket was lowered and presented to his son James F Carroll.

Concord St. Bernard’s John J. Carroll Lowell Selmon Sacred Heart Church James H.cannellery St. Bernard’s Parish James F. Carroll

Mrs. Marion Russell 51 Dies After Illness at Emerson Hospital

Concord reports the death of Marion Dempsey Russell 51 of 11 Bow Street after a several month illness. Born June 24 1904 in Concord she previously lived in Quincy for 19 years. She is survived by husband William A Russell two brothers two sisters and several relatives. Funeral was held with a requiem high mass at St Bernard's Church and burial followed in St Bernard's Cemetery.

Concord Marion (Dempsey) Russell Bow Street Emerson Hospital Michel Alice (Prendergast) Dem Vy Quincy William A. Russell Edward F. Dempsey Washington, D. C John J. Dempsey U. S. Army Helen H. Hagerty West Concord M. Elizabeth Dempsey Washington D.C Mary Hogam Richard St.Bernard’s Church St. Bernard’s ‘Cemetery

Annie M. Kelley 80 Bedford Lexing­ton widow of ex police chief dies

Mrs Annie M Powers Kelley aged 80 of 37 Woburn Street Lexington widow of former Bedford police chief Howard P Kelley died at a Lexington Nursing Home on Saturday A requiem mass was held at St Bridget's Church Lexington with burial in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord She was born in Tramore Ireland March 12 1875 and lived in Lexington 20 years Bedford 40 years Surviving are a son Paul J Gleason Arlington and eight grandchildren five great grandchildren

Bedford Annie M. (Powers) Kelley Woburn Street Lexington Howard P. Kelley St. Bridget’s Church St. Bernard’s Concord Tramore County Waterford Ireland Paul J. Lexington Roy L. Gleason Arlington

Bedford Girl Engaged to Mr Parker Between-Concord Pair

Bedford couple Mr and Mrs Henry C Isner of 51 Hancock Street announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Robert Parker son of Mr and Mrs Alden Parker of West Concord The couple both graduated from Concord High School Marjorie works at East Coast Aeromar Bedford and Robert recently completed U S Army training No wedding date set.

Bedford Henry C. Isner Hancock Street Hir Marjorie Reobert Parker Alden Parker West Concord Miss Isner Concord High School East Coast Aeromart Parker U. S. Army

Grangers Attend Regular Meetings Across Middlesex and Carlisle

The Carlisle Grange and Middlesex North Pomona members met with Past Master Charles Swanson and Edward R. Stephen plus Mrs Stephen and Mrs Alice Lovering. Friday night a Past Presidents event will be held in Tynge borough with Swanson presiding as President.

Carlisle Middlesex North Pomona Et Dracut Charles Swanson Edward R. Stephen Stephen Alice Lovering Carlisle Grange Tyngeborough Swanson

Baptism of Susan Mary McCarthy at St Elizabeth’s West Acton

Susan Mary McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs John M McCarthy of 1 Agnam road West Acton was baptized at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Sunday afternoon with Rev Daniel F Riordan officiating. Godparents named Thomas Cunniff and Mary Comson. The baby’s mother is former Margaret Cunniff of Brookline. Plans for the St Patrick’s night program at St Elizabeth’s continue with organizers Mrs Annie Coughlin and Miss George Hatch.

Susan Mary John M. McCarthy Ag@nam road West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Daniel F. Riordan Thomas Cunniff Mary Comson Margaret Cunniff Brookline St. Patrick's St. Elizabeth’s Annie Coughlin George Hatch

Cleaning advice for restoring smooth dusted surfaces

If fresh flow stains droppings are light and the cloth shows only slight residue, apply wax or polish and the smooth surface will be restored. Use a gentle touch to avoid rub or smear and buff to a shine.

Oxygen Life Line to Emerson Hospital Heals

Essay highlights oxygen's crucial role in human life and the importance of Emerson Hospital's well staffed care. It notes advances in diagnosis and treatment, urges reliance on skilled physicians, and praises the hospital's staff and planned additions.

Emerson Hospital Rome Emerson Hosn'tal

Northeastern NEWS names top posts for 34 students

President Carl S. Ell announced that thirty four Northeastern University students were elected to top posts on the Northeastern NEWS. Among those appointed editor or manager were Richard P. Reilly and Brian G. MacWilliams both of West Concord with roles in sports editing and library management.

Northeastern University Northeastern News Carl S. Ell Richard P. Reilly Pisse Street Brian G. MacWilliams Mainstreet West Concord

Carlisle notices and social updates from Carlisle town

Margaret Heald reports 33 new voters at the latest public session bringing Carlisle to 566 total. A square dance was held by Carlisle Grange at Grange Hall Saturday night. A baked bean supper polio benefit raised 120 dollars with thanks to three helpers. Mr and Mrs Jay Fisk returned from a two week Florida trip. Albert N Kaucher Ph D spoke on Lincoln at Sunday worship.

Margaret Heald Carlisle Grange Grange Hall Imag Jay Fisk Lowell Road Sunny Florida Albert N. Kaucher Unitarian

Bootless claim of victory at sea remains unclear

Fragmentary report notes a disputed action or event with limited readable names or details, offering no clear outcome or dates and leaving the central truth unresolved.

Cub Pack Banquet Set For Tuesday Night

West Consord club hosts annual Blue and Gold banquet of Cub Pack 33 at Thoreau School cafeteria next o clock. Entertainment will follow in the auditorium. All boys and parents invited. tickets available from W Harold Estey Cub master Cyril Perkin or any den mother.

W. Harold Estey Cyril Perkin

McCormack Couple Plans California Trip With Son

Mr and Mrs Frank L McCormack of 2 Elm Place West Concord plan a plane trip to California to visit their son next month. The item notes weekly drills of Company H continue at the State Armory and the 182nd Infantry will train at Camp Drumm New York this summer. Concord Garden Club met with Mrs William B Moses Jr 86 Main Street as hostess and showed a film titled Bountiful Heritage. Local folks attend the Eastern Dog Show in Boston next week include Mr and Mrs James Ford Mr and Mrs John G Webb Mr and Mrs Arthur Perry Jr Mr and Mrs Charles L J Noble.

Frank L. McCormack 2 Elm Place West Concord California Mr. McCormack Reformatory State Armory 182Nd Infantry Camp Drumm New York Concord Garden Club William B. Moses, Jr Main Street Boston James Ford John G. Webb Arthur Perry, Jr Charles L. J. Noble

Turkey Dinner At Community Universalist Church

The Community Universalist Church of South Acton invites the public to its annual turkey dinner on Sunday February 19 with seatings at 12:30 and 1:30. Early reservations are urged by calling CO 3-4326.

South Acton Community Universalist Church

Scout Week ends with ninth annual communion breakfast

In observance of Scout Sunday, Troop 43 held its ninth annual communion breakfast at Monument Hall after an 830 mass at St Bernard's Church led by Rev James Connolly. Guest speaker Joseph B Smith, former FBA agent now in Fitchburg Leominster, joined 70 plus attendees including district and troop leaders and committee members.

Concord Troop 43 Monument Hall St. Bernard's Church James H. Connolly Musketaqulid Joseph &. Smith West Concord Fitchburg-Leominster

Anniversary of Army Nurse Corps Calls for Reserve Service

The 99th birthday highlights the need to strengthen nursing through Reserve units. Nurses are urged to volunteer for professional leadership roles in local reserve medical positions and to prepare for disaster response or national defense with specialized clinical fields and general duty roles.

Army Nurse Corps Guilaing Thas Cate Weeisdogal Athe Army Nurse Corps

Civil Service Seeks Chemists Mathematicians Metallurgists in DC Area

The United States Civil Service Commission announces urgent vacancies in federal agencies in Washington DC area. Salaries range from 4345 to 11610 dollars yearly. Qualifications include education or education plus experience. Electronic Scientist may qualify on tech experience alone. No written test required. Submit by Announcement No. 46 (R) via Marlboro MA or Washington DC offices.

Washington, D. C United States Civil Service Commission John C. Abats Marlboro Mass U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C

Planning for Patient Discharge Aids Disabled Veterans

Communities mobilize to assist seriously disabled veterans after VA hospital discharge. The Planning for Patient Discharge program uses VA Voluntary Services and hospital committees to arrange home nursing, transportation, medicines, home modifications, and social supports to help veterans live at home and rejoin the workforce when possible.

Veterans Administration VA Syste Army of VA Voluntary Services VAVS Harry Kessler Washington, D. C

Free Chest X Ray Clinic Set for Maynard February 16

Middlesex Health Association announces a free chest X ray clinic for Maynard and nearby towns Acton Boxboro Concord Hudson Maynard Stow and Sudbury. The third Thursday monthly 6 30 to 8 30 p m. February 16 is the next date. Appointments via local public health nurse.

Maynard Maynard ‘Town Middlesex Health Association Acton Boxboro Concord Hudson Stow Sudbury Eileen Hale Colonial Hazel Vose Visiting Nursing Association Emerson Eunice Charbonneau Board of Health Mary Ward Twinoaks George Ajalihto Florence Crane Hilltop Boards of Health

Civil Service Examiners Notice From National Bureau

A notice from the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the National Bureau of Standards Washington D C states further action is pending until additional instructions are issued.

Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners National Bureau of Standards Washington D. C

Mrs J A Miner Named Head Of Local Cancer Crusade

Stow resident Mrs John A Miner of Center Place is named chairman and treasurer for Stow in the 1956 Cancer Crusade, part of a Massachusetts drive by the American Cancer Society to raise 1 259 000 dollars in April for research education and service.

Stow John A. Miner Center Place Massachusetts American Cancer Society Commonwealth Cameron S$. Thompson Miner Unity. Club First Parish Unitarian

TV Shows Struggle as Laughs Fade in Season Shifts

Telecast notes show Our Miss Brooks moving to a grade school setting, slowing pace to a standstill despite Bob Sweeney’s clever comic touch. My Favorite Husband loses Joan Caulfield and Vanessa Browne, ending the show amid untapped potential and faded charm.

Brooks Miss Brooks Bob Sweeney Joan Caulfield Lis Cooper Miss, Caulfield Vanessa Brows ¢Ek Miss Brown

West Acton Church Hosts Supper and Talk on Women

A well attended smorgasbord at West Acton Baptist Church Monday night featured guest speaker Rev. Ronald H. Noble discussing "An Attempt to Understand Women." Mrs. Phyllige Foote served as hostess.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald H. Noble Phyllige Foote

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alcott Side Mat Mittee Andl Concord Street U.S.A.F F.B.A Col Thomas J. McGrath Fr. Connolly John H. Dugston Affar Robert A. Soderman Fred E. Oliver William Buckley Raymond Daniels Robert McLaughlin Thomas B. Morgan Our Lady of Christians Church Charles E. Mara GUARD J. A. Miner
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