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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

5

Village Society elects officers at Southboro meeting

At the Village Society meeting in the Community House officials were elected for the coming term. Elected were Mrs Osmer as vice president and Joseph F. Cummings as secretary-treasurer. Dr Hugh J McDwight Knight Frank J Joseph Delarda and Burke named to the executive committee. Miss Sarah V declined treasurer post and Miss Stivers continues as treasurer. An executive meeting and plans for social events will be set for March at the Community House with L Bagley Post Auxiliary providing refreshments.

Frederick Above Village Society Munity Osmer Joseph F. Cummings Fretary-Treasury Burke Comere Hugh J. McDwight E. Priest Knight Frank J. Joseph Delarda

Legion Auxiliary Session Presents Motion Pictures

A committee headed by Miss Mary Howes served the session and the Legion Auxiliary meeting featured motion pictures after the business portion.

Mary Howes The Legion Auxiliary

Sudbury Notes On Students Nurses And Alumni

Miss Corrine Cutting of Sudbury spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Webster Cutting. Miss Ann Dell Anno of Raymond Road South Sudbury chaired the Simmons College News banquet held February 1 at Steuben's. New Simmons News staff members were announced at the event. The Bridge Club planned a meeting at Mrs Agnes Evans Concord Road. Ruth Lord RN reported 110 visits in January to the Sudbury Nursing Association. Captain Donald W Bowry, formerly of King Philip Road, Sudbury, earned a mechanical engineering degree at Northeastern University and is assigned to Wright Field Dayton Ohio.

Corrine Cutting Maynard ‘Road Wheelock College Boston Webster Cutting Ann Dell’Anno Frank Vane Raymond Road South Sudbury Simmons College Steuben’s Simmons News Ruth Lord Sudbury Nursing Association Donald W. Bowry King Philip Road Northeastern University Bowry Wright Field Dayton Ohio

Hale High seniors host Friday dance in Stow Town Hall

The Stow Senior dance sponsored by Hale High School Senior class drew a large crowd Friday evening February 20 at Stow Town Hall. Music by Mr and Mrs George W Smith on piano and drums provided, with George Stokes serving as police officer.

Stow Hale High School Stow Town Hall George W. Smith George Stokes

Stow P T A Sets March 3 Meeting at Town Hall

The Stow Parent Teachers Association will hold its next meeting at the Stow Town Hall on Wednesday evening March 3. Beginning now, all PTA monthly meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month at the Stow Town Hall. The topic is Do we or Don't we want a consolidated school. The organizers hope many will attend and join the discussion.

Stow

Stow Police Association Meets at Town Hall

In a Wednesday gathering at Stow Town Hall the Stow Police Association heard David Williams, clerk of Concord District Court, speak on police regulations and related guidance. Members adjourned to an oyster stew supper after the business portion.

Stow

Nationwide 25000 School Bands Vies for Notes in U S

The National Association of Music Merchants reports more than 25 000 school bands and orchestras operate in U S schools highlighting broad participation in youth music programs. The figure underscores widespread access to instrumental education across districts and communities.

United States National Association of Music Merchants

Concord School Board Candidate Hawthorne Praised

A Concord reader urges support for Joseph S. Hawthorne for the town school board. The letter highlights his education, long service as administrator, and involvement in child welfare and educational groups, asserting his fitness to guide Concord schools.

Concord Mass Concord Enterprise Currier Joseph S. Hawthorne Hawthorne Kiwanis Club Somerville Schoolmasters’ Club Schoolmasters’ Club of Massachusetts Massachusetts Teachers’ Federation National Education Association Concord School Board

John Stewart 81 Dies After Long Sickness

John Stewart 81 longtime Hudson resident died Wednesday at his daughter Ming Leos home 310 Cox Street after a prolonged illness Born in Buckie Scotland he lived in Williamstown Vermont before Hudson He is survived by a son John W Stewart two daughters Mrs Catherine wife of Leo Plouffe and Mrs Christine wife of Lawrence Johnson two sisters six grandchildren and two great grandchildren The funeral is Friday at 2 pm at his daughter s home Reverend H Eugene Goll Jr of St Luke s Episcopal will officiate Calling hours are this evening 7 10 and tomorrow 2 5 7 10 Entombment at Forestvale Cemetery with spring burial in Williamstown Vermont William J Hickey Funeral Director in charge

Hudson John Stewart Ming Leo Plouffe Cox, Street Stewart Buckie Scotland Williamstown Vermont John W. Stewart Maynard Catherine Christine Lawrence’ Johnson Grasso Street Mary Ann Riddle Poughkeepsie New York Margaret Stevens Amherst Cox Street H. Eugene Goll, Jr St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Aorestvale Cemetery William J Hickey

Hudson School Committeeman Returns Home After Major Operation

Committeeman Joseph Kavanaugh, Hudson School, returned to his Manning Street home from Framingham Community Hospital after undergoing a major operation. St Jason also came home from Clinton Hospital following an emergency operation a month earlier. Joseph Rodrigues returned home from Marlboro Hospital after surgery. George Mixter and spouse welcomed a daughter born at Marlboro Hospital. Charles White, a former high school track star, won a barefoot sprint at home after a prowler incident.

Joseph Kavanaugh Manning Street Framingham Community Hospital St Jason Clinton Hospital Joseph Rodrigues Pearl Street Marlboro Hospital Philadelphia Charles White White Weale & Prowler Yun

Acton High Pupils Host Leap Year Dance

Acton High sophomore class held a Leap Year dance last Friday night at the high school. Organizers included Doris Morse and Betty Lee for refreshments and a long list of students for decorations tickets publicity and other duties. Rex Watkins of South Acton won a raffled radio.

Acton Acton High School Doris Morse Betty Lee Dorothy de Souza Richard Herrick Leonard Walther Herbert Schmitz Irene Lehtinen Jacqueline Gatchell Sylvia Hope Shirley Pellett Sanderson Houghton Robert Barnhart Betty Harper Anne Richner Robert ‘Major Virginia Canessa Barbara Bartlett Betty-Ann Gates Dawn Richards Constance Tucker Marguerite Goldthwaite David Engman Jean Cameron Gerald Frizzle Kenneth Kienow David Byers Rex Watkins South Acton

CARD PARTY SATURDAY FOR SAINT ELIZABETH'S CHURCH

West Acton hosts a beneficence whist party Saturday evening February 28 at Saint Elizabeth's Church. Mrs. Bertha Stone directs the event inviting all to attend and enjoy the week's affairs.

West Acton Saint Elizabeth's Church West. Acton Bertha Stone

Record High Car Ferries Across Great Lakes In 1947

The Great Lakes Strait of Magkinac ferried 501,109 cars in 1947, surpassing the 1946 peak of 440,325. The year marked the highest volume on record for the lake crossing.

Great Lakes Strait Magkinac

Public Hearing Friday Night On Proposed Zoning By law

A public hearing on the proposed zoning by law will be held Friday evening at the town hall. The meeting aims to acquaint residents with the by law and answer questions before town meeting.

Acton

Teen Age Style Show At Maynard High School

Acton and Maynard 4 H sewing groups model spring and summer outfits at a Teen Age Style Show next Wednesday at 3 45 PM in Maynard High School. Sponsored by Simplicity Pattern and Middlesex Extension 4 H Clubs to encourage early teen girls to make their own clothes.

Acton Maynard High School Simplicity Pattern Middlesex Extension Maynard

Washington Birthday Dinner Held by Church

The 56th annual Washington Birthday turkey dinner sponsored by the South Acton Universalist Church was held Monday afternoon at 1:00. Co chairmen were Mrs Richard Deane and Mrs Arnold Berry with Miss Clara Sawyer and Mrs Carl Bolter on publicity and tickets. Kitchen duties were handled by Mrs Elizabeth Merriam, Mrs Alberta Tuttle, Mrs Bertha Lowden, Mrs Howard Jones, Mrs Edith Braman, and Mrs Thomas Wetherbee in the dining room.

Acton South Acton Universalist Church Richard Deane Arnold Berry Clara Sawyer Carl Bolter Elizabeth Merriam Alberta Tuttle Bertha Lowden Howard Jones Edith Braman Thomas Wetherbee

Home Talent Day Observed by West Concord Woman's Club

West Concord Woman's Club held Home Talent Day at West Concord Union Church last Friday afternoon during their regular meeting. Mrs. Harry Wilson chaired the program after a routine business session.

West Concord West Concord Union Church Harry Wilson

Wir party fundraiser planned in Acton town hall

An additional wir party to aid the Acton Grati will be held this evening at 8:00 in Acton town hall. Chairmen Mr and Mrs William Tillson will oversee the event. Mrs Rolfe Bradbury regent of the Captain Isaac Davis Chapter D A R has accepted the Founders Society of MA invitation and is confirmed February 7.

Acton Grati Town Hall William Tillson Rolfe Bradbury Taurer Isac Davis D.A.R. of Acton Founders Society of Wwe

Birch Returns to Duty Reports for Western Pacific

Warren F. Birch, U.S.M.C., leaves his South Acton home for duty in the Western Pacific. He travels to Treasure San Francisco and reports back to active service after a fifty-two year lull in duty.

South Acton Pfe Warren F. Birch San Francisco

Concord Taxpayers Association Meeting Set for March 4

Taxpayers group vows open meeting at Concord High School auditorium at 8:00 p.m. All voters invited to attend and hear discussion on local tax issues.

Taxpayers Concord Concord Taxpayers Association, Inc

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