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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
7
The Bedford Finance Committee warns the town meeting that expenditures may top $700 000 for 1952. If major cuts are not made, the tax rate could rise beyond 1951’s $50 per thousand. The panel urges only necessary spending to avoid a large local tax increase amid high federal taxes.
West Concord church held a family night supper and movie last night. Guild Santa Chiara met last Monday. Friday night skittlers bowled in Maynard then returned for a church social. Senior choir practices on Fridays and youth choir on Saturdays.
A health column explains whooping cough, its winter prevalence, and the benefits of vaccination. It notes early symptoms, incubation risks, and the importance of prompt medical treatment for young children, urging immunization and isolating the sick to prevent spread.
Massachusetts highway safety program shows results with child fatalities dropping from 134 in 1931 to 16 in 1951, reflecting the impact of enforcement and public education during the safety drive.
Bedford March 1 Hon D Butler will assume duties as scout executive of Sachem Council Inc Boy Scouts of America. He comes from Long Trail Council Burlington Vermont and was born in Duxbury. He has held posts in Old Colony Pine Tree and Long Trail Councils and joins Bedford with a home on Bedford Street Lexington.
Edith Kathleen Jones 83, longtime Concord resident and pioneer librarian, died February 19 after a short illness. Born September 13, 1868 in Ashland, she helped organize libraries at Charlestown State Prison Norfolk Prison Colony and MacLean Hospital, served in World War I library efforts, and co authored a hospital library book. She retired in 1938 and is survived by two nieces. Funeral was held Friday at MacRae with interment in Ashland.
Mr and Mrs Dona announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Alice Louise Faieta of 34 Belknap Street to Angelo Louis Sacco son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Sacco of Charlestown. Miss Faieta attended local schools and a fall wedding is planned.
The article notes a husband and wife living in a new home after a recent court action. They reside with their two sons, David, 16, and Fulton, 15, in Brockton.
Gen Otis M Whitney tells guests that Company H led the state in recruiting and earned a superior rating in federal inspection. About 45 members attend the Concord event at the State Armory with 17 invited guests, including World War II veterans and local officials.
A Leap Year party to be held at the vestry of First Parish Church Friday night features supper at 6:45 followed by square dancing and other dances with Miss Priscilla Darling as caller.
Charles Curtis, once vice president of the United States, is noted as a descendant of Osage and Kaw tribal chiefs, reflecting his deep family ties to Native American leadership and heritage.
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