Concord caucus looms amid storms and strong turnout
Local residents anticipate a lively town caucus next Wednesday with large participation. Amid reports of weather disruptions and school closures, candidates like Dr Arthur Dick Paterson are mentioned, while polls may run 8 am to 8 pm and forecasts predict heavy snow.
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Fellows Note dey Night Here Public Invited
Fellowship Concord Lodge 212 1.0.C.F. marks an anniversary with a public event on Thursday January 21. A "Wildcy t" celebration offers a catered supper at 6 30 p.m. and two sets of professional entertainment by Odd Fellows. Tickets available from the Grand William P. Cutler at 3 Barretts Mill Road Westcord.
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Garland-Smith wedding joins Natalie Ramsdell Gardner and David Garland
Natalie Smith daughter of Mrs. Roger Ramsdell of Gardner and David W. Garland ex Middlesex School son of Mr and Mrs Ed Md Phillips Garland of Well Hills were married recently in a Gardner area ceremony.
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Natalie Smith
Roger Ramsdell
DeMolay Installs Hodgman At Exercises After Supper
Concord chapter of De Molay held a public installation at Masonic Temple after a roast beef dinner. State Major Councilor Stanley R. Marson led the ceremonies with officers led by Master Councilor George W. Hodgman and a list of Concord chapter officers and attendants.
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Lincoln T.ravenscroft, Jr
David H. Goodspeed
Maynard C. Forbes
Sentinel
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Guy W. Clark, Jr
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Edward B. Mattison
Elmer J. Brooks
William Robinson
Paul B. Josephson
Alan Williamson
Richard A. Montague
Ronald Loring
David Spinney
David Brown
Harold A. Cahoon
Richard Brown
Dates Set for New Voter Registrations in Concord
Concord town clerk Mrs. Cornelia Lawrence announces two public registration sessions for new voters on February 1 at Harvey Wheeler School West Concord from 7 to 9 p.m. and February 9 at Town House from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The final registration before the March 1 town election occurs Feb 9, with additional registrar hours through Feb 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Cornelia Lawrence
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Concord School Committee Names Two Staff Changes
At last week’s meeting the Concord School Committee voted staff changes. William J. Hasshag leaves science teaching at the Junior High for a business position. Charles H Johnson, Wheaton College graduate now studying at Boston University, is elected as his replacement. Garrett Nagle of West Concord will join the maintenance department as assistant to J Almon Heyliger. Discussion covered warrant articles for the March town meeting.
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J. Almon Heyliger
Minor Kitchen Fire at Rizzitano Residence
Box 38 responded to a minor kitchen fire at 22 Damon Street in West Concord near noon. Central and West Concord units arrived. damage was slight.
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Carlisle Girl Betrothed to A F Man
Miss Cynthia Ann Heald of Carlisle is engaged to Robert Kenneth Brown of Essex. She is a graduate of Carlisle and Concord schools Class of 1951 and attends Northeastern University's College of Business. Brown is a U S Air Force member stationed at Chanute Air Base Illinois. No wedding date announced.
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Wood Drive
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Whist Night Planned by West Concord PTA at School
West Concord's PTA hosts a military whist party tonight at 8 at the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments provided by parents of the Kindergarten children.
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Harvey Wheeler School
Citizen Complains About Local Stone Guide Posts
Dudley T. argues Concord center shifted from Lex ington area to the northwest corner and condemns antique guide posts as eye sores. He notes an old stone at the Westford fork and a large post claiming a route to Virginia with unclear directions. He suggests the Antiquarian Society address neglected markers.
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Concord Town Forms Parking Committee From Chambers and Board
On motion the town creates a committee on parking to consist of five members two from the Chamber of Commerce parking committee and three by the board of selectmen. Gordon Ogilvie and George S. Lawton named from the chamber as members. Edward Sheehan and Police Sgt. John T. Foster named by the board. a third member to be suggested by Edward K. True if he cannot serve.
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Joint Meeting and Supper at First Parish Unitarian Church
Concord hosts a joint meeting of the Women's Parish Association and the Laymen's League at the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church this coming Monday at 7 o'clock. A supper will be served followed by a program of sound motion pictures on the subject Dust and Destiny.
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Town Meeting Articles Close January 25
The town report will close Friday as materials head to printers for voters. Final chance for locals to insert articles in the warrant for the March 8 town meeting is Monday January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the board of selectmen’s office.
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Dimes Drive Under Way at Concord
Middlesex County Chapter NFIP appoints Dr Arthur F March as chair and Frederick H Dominick as treasurer for the 1954 Concord March of Dimes campaign. January marks the fundraiser with Foundation president Basil O’Connor stressing ongoing effort to defeat infantile paralysis.
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Concord Classes Resume After Blizzard Halt
Concord public schools resumed on Tuesday after a Monday snow day due to the blizzard.
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Paintings of Denman W. Ross on View at Local Library Gallery
The Concord Free Public Library gallery displays Denman W. Ross's paintings for a three week run ending January 29. The exhibit honors Concord artists and showcases Ross as a teacher and painter focused on design theory, color relations, and essaylike still lifes.
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Concord Plans New Additions to Thoreau and Alcott Schools
Concord reveals complete plans for enlarging Thoreau and Alcott schools at a League of Women Voters open meeting. Proposed wings create two expanded elementary campuses with cafeterias, auditoriums, gyms, and offices. New classrooms overlook fields, daylight features use sky domes, and each building would include kindergarten and multiple grade rooms. The Harvey Wheeler School would house fifth and sixth grades, with broader community use for afterschool programs.
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League of Women Voters
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Alcott
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Harvey Wheeler
Harvey Wheeler School
Gustafsons Mark 25th Wedding Date At Recent Party
About 60 relatives and friends gathered at the Red & Gun Clubhouse to honor Mr. and Mrs. Nils Gustafson on their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married January 10 1929 at St Bernard's rectory and have two sons Wendell and John.
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Mary Kenney
Virginia Road
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Newcomers Mentioned To Fill Vacancies Jan 20 Caucus
Interest grows for the annual citizens caucus at the Veterans Building Walden Street next Wednesday January 20 at 8 00. Town clerk Mrs Cornelia Lawrence opens the caucus to elect a chair a clerk with several vacancies and announced candidates for selectman school committee and water and sewer posts. The Capitol reports 679 windows and 554 doorways.
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Mrs Edith A Langley services held in New Hampshire
Concord services for Mrs Edith A Langley who died January 6 were held Saturday in Newmarket New Hampshire. She was widow of Capt Edward Langley and mother of Mrs William I Emerson and three sons all residing in New Hampshire.
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Arlington Session Invites Concord Members and Guests
Arlington League of Women Voters invites Concord members and friends to an open meeting on Wednesday January 20 at 8 p.m. at the Junior High School East Foster Street. Judge Jennie Loitman Barron will speak on juvenile delinquency.
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Meeting Postponed for West Concord CDA
Tuesday’s Court Our Lady Help of Christians meeting was postponed due to the storm. It will be held next Tuesday evening January 19 at 8 o’clock in the church hall with Mrs. Ethel Dalton presiding and a white elephant sale planned.
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