Spectacular Barn Fire Near Carlisle Brings Towns to Aid
A barn fire at the Hanks residence near Carlisle drew mutual aid from Billerica Chelmsford Concord and Westford. Firemen fought for over four hours with frozen hoses and saved the house though the barn and shed were scorched and contents destroyed. Damage to the building is about 3000 dollars with 1000 dollars of contents loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Billerica
Hanks
Waldo D. Wilson
R. Wright McAllister
Wilson
Chelmsford
Central Station
Concord
Westford
Retired Painter Guy L. Huntoon Dies at 78 in Emerson Hospital
Guy L. Huntoon of 10 Harrington Avenue died age 78 after a short illness at Emerson Hospital. A former painter with Allan A. Kennedy and Son for 40 years, he lived in the Concord area 45 years and is survived by three daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren, a great grandchild, and a sister. Funeral held at MacRae Funeral Home with burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Concord
Emerson Hospital
West Concord
Guy L. Huntoon
Harrington Avenue
MacRae Funeral Home
Edwin B. Nylen
West Concord Union Church
Sleepy Hollow
Cuttingsville
Vermont
West Acton
Allan A.kennedy
Florence McQuaide
Cambridgeport
Bride to Be Showered Ahead of Carlisle Wedding
Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Laura Larsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Larsen of Bellows Hill road to Bobby Higginbotham US Army now stationed at Fort Devens. The wedding is set for Carlisle Congregational Church Saturday January 28 at 7 PM. A surprise nuptial shower was held last Wednesday at the church with Miss John Davis and Miss Virginia Wilkie in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Laura Larsen
Chris Larsen
Bellows Hill Road
Bobby Higginbotham
U.S. Army
Fort Devens
Congregational Church
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Mississippi River water system spans over two thousand miles
The water system of the Mississippi River with its tributaries exceeds 2,000 miles, comprising 40 percent of the total 28,500 miles of improved inland and intracoastal waterways in the United States.
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Mississippi River
United States
Planning Board Calls Special Hearing on Subdivision
The Carlisle planning board led by secretary Richard Warren calls a public hearing in Gleason Public Library selectmen's room on Monday January 16 at 8 o'clock to act on the subdivision of land by Alden R and Lucy R Davis of Bedford Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Planning Board
Richard Warren
Gleason Public Library
Alden R
Lucy R. Davis
Bedford Road
Genetti Family Welcomes First Son Dominick Anthony
Dominick Genetti and wife at 61 Elm Street welcomed their first son Dominick Anthony. Paternal grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Genetti Sr. of Bedford. Other notes mention Bedford library trustees meeting, Ball and Chain Club bowling party, and reservations by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Bannon of Dunster Road. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Genetti
Elm Street
Dominick Anthony
Hartwell Road
Bedford
Ball & Chain Club
Lexington
Lawrence E. Bannon
Dunster Road
Concord Hospital December patient census report
Concord Hospital releases December figures with in hospital totals 286 and out patients 422. The record lists medical and surgical cases, obstetrical and newborn counts, deaths, admissions and discharges, operations, nursery, X rays, labs, pathology, accidents, and patient by town totals including Acton Bedford Lincoln Stow Maynard and others. First figure denotes in patients totaling 286. second shows out patients totaling 422.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord—Hospital
Emerson
Concord
Maynard
Acton
Bedford
Lincoln
Stow
Carlisle
Littleton
Sudbury
Harvard
Roxboro
Lexington
Gleasondale
Hudson
Wayland
Others
Miss Crawford Engaged to Norman Christian of West Concord
Miss Noreen Marie Crawford of 478 Main street West Concord is betrothed to Norman Albert Christian son of Mrs. Ernest Christian and the late Mr. Christian of Maple street West Concord. She is a Lyons Township High School graduate and works at First National Stores in Concord. He is a Concord High School graduate and a World War II Army veteran who serves as a West Concord fireman. They plan a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Henry C. O'Neil
Lisle
Illinois
Noreen Marie Crawford
Main Street
Norman Albert Christian
Ernest, Christian
Christian
Maple Street
Crawford
Lyons Township
LaGrange
First National Stores
Concord
Concord High School
Lincoln group begins second half campaign
The Lincoln committee of the Massachusetts Chapter Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation starts the second half of its fundraising drive in the area. Norman W. Fradd announced the effort to support research and medical care, noting arthritis as America's number one crippler and emphasizing funds for training, equipment, and research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln Committee
Massachusetts
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation
Norman W. Fradd
America
Lincoln Grangers Conduct Meeting With Readings and Songs
Lincoln Grangers P. of H. No. 129 held a meeting at the Town Hall with Lincoln Grange. Norwe gian in costume performed readings and songs as part of the program led by the master. Mrs Adam Gradeski presented for her daughter Miss Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lincoln Grange
Town ‘Hall
Adam
Marie
Handy Man Wanted at Wayland Motors Wayland Mass
Help wanted. Must have a valid driver license and be conscientious and dependable. Steady work available. Apply in person to Mr. McManus at Wayland Motors in Wayland Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManus
Wayland Motors
Wayland, Mass
New Officers of Concord Rainbow Assembly Named
Concord Rainbow Assembly held its first meeting at the Masonic Temple in Concord for officer elections. Georgina Phelps of South Acton was named worthy advisor, with Dorothy Fiske of West Concord set to install on January 21 after a roast supper. Other officers include Nancy Woodruff, Sybil Jane Moore, Carolyn Forbes, and Donny Johansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Waltham
Dardana Berry
Acton
Mothers Club
Dorothy Fiske
West Concord
Georgina Phelps
South Acton
Laura Larsen
Carlisle
Nancy Woodruff
Sybil Jane Moore
Charity
Carolyn Forbes
Hope
Donny Johansen
Faith
Permits Totaled 20 in December 1955 in Concord
Concord building inspector H Whittemore Brown reports 20 permits issued in December 1955 totaling 165 608. Eight permits were for new dwellings including a 59 000 entry. additions or alterations totaled 7 440. December 1954 had 206 500 in permits with 194 300 for new construction. New construction this past month totaled 158 168.
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Concord
H. Whittemore Brown
Bedford Church Groups Hold Meetings and Immunization Clinics
Bedford citizens gathered for executive board and monthly church meetings at local homes including Mrs. Joslin and Mr. and Mrs. Martin. A special Church of Christ meeting discussed expansion plans. Health officials announced immunization clinics on February 7 and March 6 at Union School for diphtheria tetanus boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Woman’s Community Lab
Frank R. Joslin
Great Road
Church of Christ, Congregational
Bedford Board of Health
Nurse’s Office
Union School
Buck charges car after driver swerves to avoid deer
In Harrisburg Illinois R H Craven swerved to avoid a buck that ran onto the road. The deer charged the vehicle causing 159 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ill
R. H. Craven
Craven
Plan Bean Supper For Polio Funds
A mammoth bean supper for polio funds will be held in Union Hall Saturday evening from 6 to 7 o clock, sponsored by Carlisle Grange and local churches. All are welcome. price will be reasonable. All funds go to the March of Dimes campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Union Hall
Carlisle Grange
Meeting of Bedford publicity sub-committee Friday
The press and publicity sub-committee of the Community Council will meet Friday January 13 at 3 p.m. at the Officers Club, Hanscom Air Field, Bedford. Col Woodrow Dunlop urges all due to attend. Robert Benoit, Bedford newsman, is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Community Council
Hanscom Air Field
Woodrow Dunlop
Robert Benoit
Bedford Newsman
English Girl Betrothed to M K Bovey in Concord
Concord Alexander N Car ruthers of Hollesley England announces engagement of his daughter Clare Carruthers to Martin K Bovey Jr son of Mr and Mrs Martin K Bovey of Chelmsford formerly Carlisle Clare Carruthers is granddaughter of the late Stedman Buttrick and of Sir William Carruthers of Kent England A spring wedding is planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Alexander N. Carruthers
Hollesley
Suffolk
England
Clare Carruthers
Martin K. Bovey
Martin K. ‘Bovey
Chelmsford
Carlisle
Miss Carruthers
Olive Buttrick Carruthers
Stedman Buttrick
Sir William and Lady Carruthers
Kent
Switzerland
Briarcliffe Junior College
Bovey
Gould Academy
Hotchkiss School
University of Minnesota
Chi Psi
Charles C. Bovey
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mr. Bovey
Clarence A. Hope
New York
Mr. Hope
Carlisle couple welcome first child Vickie Lee Taylor
Mr and Mrs Nelson Taylor announce the birth of their daughter Vickie Lee on January 4 in Norfolk Virginia. The father serves in the U S Navy at the base. Maternal grandfather is Henry MacDonald of Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Taylor
Marilyn MacDonald
Bedford Road
Vickie Lee
Norfolk
Virginia
Taylor
U.S. Navy
Henry MacDonald
Carlisle
Extension Service News on Worcester fruit meetings and pests
The Worcester fruit meetings draw interest despite low apple prices. Dr. Ellsworth Wheeler highlights two spotted mite control, noting leaf damage from dry heat and the impact on McIntosh drops. Emphasis on timely spraying, moisture, and thorough coverage to manage pests amid erratic weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Ellsworth H. Wheeler
Carlisle PTA Meeting To Be Held January 16
Carlisle P T A schedules its monthly meeting Monday January 16 at 8 p m in the brick schoolhouse. President William will preside and a program on Health is planned Dexter T Small will present a brief talk and outline the evening’s program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Pta
William
Dexter T. Small
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Dford
Bedford Town Library
U. S
Assabet Institution Savings
Miss Crawford
Lincoln Grangers
Handy -Man
First Parish Unitarian Church
Harry Martin
Concord Road
David C. Pohl
Kenneth Sheldon
Swestwater Avenue
Ways and Means
M. K. Bovey
Extension Service News OF the Agricultural Age
M. G. Pulis
County Concord
Carlisle P. T. A
General
Frigidaire
Westinghouse
Whirlpool
Easy
General Electric
Maynard Edison
SHG
Nason Street
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