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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1957

Page

2

Maynard Residents Share Vacation News and Club Events

James J. Ledgard heads for annual trip to Morhe. Janice Morgan and Lucinda Silk of Lowell vacationing at Miami Beach. Mrs. Bachrach returns from Florida with sister from Framingham. Mary Vodokolys and Mary Hayward back from Florida. Lena Downey of the Savings Institute travels to Florida with Mrs. Frank May. Maynard Women's Club to visit the Fine Arts Gallery. Grange members attend Middlesex Central Pomona Grange gathering in Waltham. Maynera Grange meets at Elke Halk for a Washington's Birthday party. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jarvi buy land near Lawn offices. Peggy Jones entertains with vocal solos at Lincoln Grange. Mrs. Anne Sims attends as accompanist.

Acton Water District Okays Extensions and Pipe Upgrade

Enthusiastic Acton Water District meeting approves extensions on Concord road Acton center Conant street South Acton and Main to Conant. Voters set minimum installation size to eight inches and raise interest from four to six percent. District to buy backhoe for $6500 and approve a six inch pipe on School street West Acton. Abolishes $100 installation charge and moves to charge actual costs. Meeting also authorized payment of usual expenses.

Acton School Street West Acton Massachusetts Avenue Arlington

Friday Night Shopping at Co-op Draws Thrift Shoppers

Maynard Friday shopping at the Co-op grows popular offering entertainment and bargains. A door prize is awarded each Friday at 8 pm. Cartoons and films play at 6 7 and 8 pm with Willie Monge in The Cat and the Bell as the short. The feature The Giant is shown in technicolor detailing the Am erican consumer and the nation’s economy.

Maynard Whele Co-ok Tuckey Im. Yeung Sdih Acton Willie Monge

Maynard Mansfield Rejoins U S Navy After Service Abroad

Maynard Mansfield son of Ragnhild Mansfield of 4 Street reenlisted in the U S Navy after nine years of service. He served on an ISOP during the Korean uprising and helped evacuate Marines and Koreans. He and five shipmates were stranded on a beach during a seven mile tide. His ship earned a Navy Citation for its actions. He spent five years in Japan and hopes to reenlist to marry there and bring his bride home to Maynard. For 40 days he stayed at his mother's home visiting relatives in other towns.

Maynard iRicherd Mansfield Ragnhild Mansfield Strett, Maynard Gareef Navy LST Japan

Maynard Junior Band Valentine Party a Success

Over 50 Maynard Junior Band members attended a Valentine party with games and refreshments provided by the Meyrreiel Parents' Club. John Driscoll won the door prize while candy prizes went to Guilt John Mullin Davidkt and John Enneguesd.

Maynard Maynard A John Driscoll Guilt John Mullin Davidkt John

Probate Court Notice of Will Probate in Maynard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court cites all interested in the estate of Arthur E Farmer late of Maynard to object to Alphonse Gangne of Stow being appointed executor of a purported last will without bond. Written appearances must be filed in Cambridge by 10 am on March 13 1957. Witness: Foley Register February 1957.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Maynard Sai Court Alphonse Gangne Stow Cambridge II Co. Prey Esquire Ui Foley

Has Purchased Corner Grocery Consolidates Local Store

The Waltham Branch Store merges with Coop Supermarket marking a broader corner grocer era. Details on plans and future capacity will be released later by officials.

Corner Grocery Maynard Waltham Coop Marke Cortter Holaas Combaatants

Rodettes Thank Supporters After Successful Dance Event

The Rodettes thank parents and supporters after a large dance hosted with the Rod and Gun Club providing space. Over a hundred children attended, and organizers plan improvements for better sound at the next dance.

Dewey and Almy Chemical Strike Threat Looms in Acton

Local 324 International Chemical Workers Unit AMLACIO at the Dewey and Almy Chemical Company in Acton threatens strike as terms remain unsettled. A meeting with company officials and mediators is planned to avoid contract expiration, with further talks scheduled midweek.

South Acton International Chemcal Workers Unit Amlacio Dewey and Almy Chemical Company Acton Grace International ‘Chemical Workers’ Union Conte Forthcorn

Mansfield On Tour of Duty

William D Mansfield of Maynard on McKinley street serves in the U S Navy submarine force and has begun an extended three month sea duty. He previously did recruiting work at Lowell and Waltham for four years and hopes to have foreign duty to allow his wife and family to travel with him. He plans to retire in four years at twenty six.

Maynard William D. Mansfield McKinley Street U. S. Navy Bill Lowell Waltham Manisfield

Kathleen Sheridan yam Scouny a tab wall after De éeron Hospital

Kathleen Sheridan is reported in Concord near Deeron Hospital after a tab wall incident. Police investigation ongoing.

Scouny de Éreon Hospital Concord

Reserve officer quits police post for higher paying factory job

Lynn Massachusetts report says Bertram Michaud, a reserve police officer, traded his badge for an industrial job six hours before his first patrol. He questioned how anyone can live on a policeman's pay, noting the factory job pays twice as much.

Lynn Mass Bertram Michaud

Cub Scouts Hold Annual Banquet in Maynard

Pack 43 Cub Scouts gathered at Union Congregational Church for a banquet featuring handicraft displays, a satire exhibit from Sesut-O-Rama, a catered dinner, and awards to several scouts. Mrs West and the den led performances as attendees sang the national anthem and pledged allegiance.

Maynard Monnday Tor Arminal Bart Anet Union Congregational Church Quest Mire Aiorn Janet Mak Cole Willis Lester Wayne Allen Jeffrey West Thomas Piecewicz Lestér Acer Mat Moore Entertainment Williard Weat Den Sonia Lesters den Panier

Survival After Fallout Underscores Underground Living

The column recalls a Washington D. C. concern about surviving radioactive fallout. It argues people must shelter underground for at least a week, depending on proximity to the blast, and notes food and water reserves will be crucial as most stores’ supplies could be destroyed.

Maynard Washington D

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James J. Ledgard Wednnesday Janice Morgan Lucinda Silk Lowel Miami Beach, Florida Joseph Bachrach Florida Fromm Framingham Mary Vodokolys Tremont Street Lena Downey Agsabet Institution For Savings Frank May Mary. Hayward Maynard Women's Club the Fine Arts Gallery Summer Street Mrs Hans Erikson Old Grange of Middlesex Pomona Mayneraé Grange Elke Halk Washington Ernest Jarvi Hanna Wen Peggy Jones Lincoln Grainge Ane Sims Presser Coatingon Main St. T U.S. Navy Valentine International Hot Air Fontydour Childrer Isang Fry Rod and Gum Club Howse Tee Meena Tely Howard Perry Grand Joan Campbell Richard Butler Thbert Milton Carol MAC Dewey & Almy Chemical W. D. Mansfield Alcoholics Anonymous River St Parker Street Hall Tvanhoe G. I Ae A.lei Actona Harold. A. Leogard Maynard Main Street New Pal Kathleen Sheridan Pid Chaffee Millwork CO Tel Phease al Acsista Rafeng Faa Mayherd Lok Maynard, Mn
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