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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

14

Jamboree Plans Outline Scout Event at State Armory

Concord and Coneoide Lincoln Boy Scout district announce a major jamboree at the State Armory. David Todd of Lincoln chairs the Thursday night meeting with the Mid ediesex a insurance Partnership office aiding. Many troops will participate and prizes will be awarded.

Concord State Armory Coneoide Lincoln Ameeting Midediesex A Insurance David Todd Lincoln

Lincoln town meeting and election slated for March 6

Concord nearby Lincoln holds its annual town meeting next Monday night March 1 at 7 30 at Town Hall. The annual election follows Saturday March 6 with a single contest for a three year selectman term H Bigelow Hills seeks re election against Charles K Fitts.

Concord Lincoln Selectman H. Bigelow Hills Charles K. Fitts

Parke and Moynihan Win Grand Prizes at K of C Benefit

More than 200 attended the Knights of Columbus benefit for the Monument hall. Winners included Joseph Moynihan of Brooks Street for oil and Mrs. Robert W. Parke for coal. Special prize went to Mrs. William Robinson. Several bridge and whist prizes were awarded to numerous locals, with many individuals named among the winners and consolations. Buy Victory Bonds.

Concord K. of C New Monument Hall Charles E. Mara Joseph Moynihan Brooks Street Robert W. Parke William Robinson Walden Street Quinn Maynard the Elks Hibernians Firemen Esther Sullivan Bedford Alfred J. Baptiste Barbara Loughlin Hazel Roche Ann Wetherbee R. H. Whits James Burke Henry Martel James McKenna Dorothy Flavin R. H. Peterson Anne Weeks Mary T. Finigan Isabel Milewski Cyrus Hosmer Audrey Robinson T. Frank Moynihan Margaret Connors Mary Duggan C. M. Hagerty Ina Peterson Catherine Goulding Edna Denaro Bridie Murphy Edward Kelley Cora Flannery John O’brien Alice Maley Marie McPhillips John Lips Michael Boyce John McBreen

How to Save Fuel Doors and Rugs for Heat Loss

A tip explains reducing heat loss by placing rugs against cracks beneath interior doors especially for bedroom doors when windows are open. It advises sealing gaps to keep warm air from escaping and conserve fuel.

St Pat's Party Planned at Lincoln Town Hall

A St Patrick’s event to benefit St Joseph's Church Lincoln South will be at Lincoln Town Hall 8 p m Wednesday March 17, sponsored by St Joseph's Guild. Chairs oversee whist, bridge, refreshments and prizes with entertainment to follow.

Lincoln Town Hall Lincoln St. Joseph’s Church South Lincoln St. Joseph’s Guild Thomas J. Carney Allen R. Doherty Dennis Dougherty Theresa Delorey James Boyce Alfred M.davis Basil Magui

Bedford man ill. Lafayette Currier named temporary mail clerk

Samuel Grainger of Magic Street has been ill and taken to Newport to recover. Lafayette F. Currier of 17 School Avenue has been appointed a temporary mail clerk at the South Postal station in Boston.

Samuel Grainger Magic Street Newport 8. S Lafayette F. Currier School ‘Avenue South Boston

Fire crews respond to flooded oil burner mishap

Bedford Box 51 alerted the Fire Department to Mrs. Harry Neilson’s Concord Street home where a flooded oil burner caused smoke. Four dogs and one cat suffocated along with several wire resources before crews contained the incident.

Bedford Harry Neilson Concord Street Kenwell

Service For Mrs. Minnie Proctor In Bedford

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie F. Proctor wife of Frisbie H. Proctor 29 North road were held at the Douglas chapel Lexington with Rev Frank W Thompson officiating. Interment followed at Shaweseden cemetery She was 85 born in Rexton N B and had lived in Bedford 59 years She is survived by her husband two daughters Miss Blanch G Proctor and Mrs George C Cail one grandson Edward F Cail one great grandson a sister Mrs Sarvbwellar of New Haven Conn and several nieces and nephews

Bedford Minnie F. Proctor Frisbie H. Proctor North Road Douglas Chapel Lexington Frank W. Thompson Veterans Hospital Church of Christ Shawes Een Rexton N. B Bedford Fo Blanch G. Proctor George C. Cail Elm Street Edward F. Cail Sarvbwellar New Haven Connecticut

Funeral Service For Miss Brooks Elderly Lincoln Resident

The funeral of Miss Estella M. Brooks eighty a Lincoln resident who died last Thursday at her Concord Turnpike home was held Saturday at a local funeral home Reverend Charles Marvin Styron of the First Parish Church conducted the service Cremation followed at Woodlawn cemetery Everett with burial planned in Lincoln cemetery Miss Brooks born in Lincoln lifelong resident from an old family attended Emerson College She is survived by two nephews Albert Brooks George Brooks of Los Angeles California and a niece Mrs Hazrl Smith of Franklin Hampshire

Concord Estella M. Brooks Lincoln Concord Turnpike Charles Marvin Styron Cnurea Woodlawn Everett Lincoln Cemetery Miss Brooks Emerson College Albert Brooks George Brooks Los Angeles California Hazrl Smith Franklin, Iven Hampshire

Marketmen Meet Next Saturday in Concord

The Boston Market Gardeners Association holds a Saturday meeting at Frost Insecticide Company in Arlington with lunch at 12 30. Speakers include Professors Lachmann and Thompson from the University of Massachusetts and G Freedman from the Philadelphia Farm Labor Agency. The annual meeting and lunch are set for March 20 at the State Armory in Concord.

Concord Boston Market Gardeners Association Frost’ Insecticide Company Arlington William H. Lachmann C. L. Thompson University of Massachusetts G. Freedman Philadelphia Farm Labor Agency State Armory

VFW Plans Ladies Auxiliary for Concord Post

Concord leaders announce formation of a Ladies Auxiliary to the local VFW Post No. 6537. Commander Rob ert Sheehan says a two member committee will explore the unit, with Franklin E. Hartwell John T. Algco Leonard Rae Lawrence S. Kendall named. They have contacted Mrs. Samuel Williston of the state department auxiliary for guidance and aim to organize at next month meetings.

Concord Robert ©. Sheehan Concord Post Franklin E. Hartwell John T. Algco Leonard Rae Lawrence S. Kendall Samuel Williston State Department Sheehan

Young Speaker At Last Meeting

The Middlesex County Extension Service completed its gardener and farmer program series with a talk by Prof. R. E. Young of the Waltham Field Station on the topic New Varieties. The final session took place last Wednesday afternoon at the local office.

Concord Middlesex County Extension Service R. E. Young Waltham Field Station

Sermon Topic at West Concord Union Church

The sermon delivered by Rev. Earl K. Sweatland at West Concord Union Church last Sunday morning focused on Our Lord Jesus. Kindergarten services last Sunday were conducted by Mrs. Carlton Lakeman.

West Concord Earl K. Sweatland West Concord Union Church Our Lord Jesus Carlton Lakeman

Miss Dorwhy I Groton Wedding Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes recount a Saturday church service at eight o clock and a reception at the bridegroom's home. Mentions Edward Renshi, Mrs Jam, Norman Olsey, John Re, Redney in bury, Miss Rodshay from Mamoroneck, and the University of Ver Hall. The text is incomplete with names and places partially garbled.

Dorwhy Groton Bri Edward Renshi Jamuario Canada Tendant

Distorted Arkansas School Team Named for Distinction

A fragmentary note references Arkansas players and a school team with distinction. It mentions Hornsby and a dog trainer in an unclear context, suggesting training or discipline but lacking coherent detail. The text is garbled and uncertain.

Arkansas Esc Paul Both Hornsby

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