Rotary Club hears Middlesex DA on crime, youth
District Attorney nard-George Thompson spoke to the Twin Trees Rotary Club on the size of Middlesex County and its crime trends. He noted no crime rise since World War II, but cited growing juvenile delinquency due to parental neglect and discussed police cooperation. Harold Goodwin chaired the meeting.
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nard—George Thompson
Middlesex
Ord Rotary Club
Twin
Middlesex County
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rotary
Thompson
Frank Colombo
Frank
Otis Whitney
Concord
Henry Piecewicz
Harold Goodwin
Furbush Heads Ways-Means in Legislature
Senator Richard I. Furbush of Waltham becomes chairman of the Ways and Means Committee as the 1948 Legislature convenes. He leaves other chairmanships, with Newland Holmes and Harry McAllister taking his prior posts in Conservation and Power and Light. Frederick W. Willis remains House speaker as Republicans hold large majorities.
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Richard I. Furbush
Waltham
State Senate
Furbush
Middlesex
Newland Holmes
Weymouth
Harry McAllister
Worcester
Power & Light
Saugus
House
Senate
Wasa
Freezer demonstration by GE and Concord Appliance
General Electric partners with Concord Appliance Company to stage an educational freezer demonstration on Friday January 23. Miss Eleanor Donelon and other GE staff will present at Anderson's Market and then at the Concord Appliance Company on Walden Street with live processing of frozen foods and five door prizes including steak dinners and ice cream.
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Concord
General Electric
Concord Appliance Company
Eleanor Donelon
Home Service
R. L. Lounsberry
A. Baker
Anderson’s Market
Main Street
Walden Street
Concord Appliance Co
Sermon Topic At West Concord Union Church
Last Sunday at West Concord Union Church Rev. Earl Knox Sweatland spoke on Simulated or Spontaneous during regular worship. The Young People’s Societies met in the evening and kindergarten was run by Mrs. Charles E. Comeau.
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West Concord
Earl Knox Sweatland
West Concord Union Church
Young People’s Societies
Might
Kindgerarten
Charles E. Comeau
Bedford notes and upcoming paper drive by American Legion
The American Unitarian Youth met at the Pfeiffer home on South Road. The next paper drive by the American Legion is planned for February 22. Nicholas Genetti and Edwin C. Elder showcased at the Fifteenth Annual Exhibition of the Boston Society of Independent Artists. Elder exhibited with works from 27 states. The Metcalf house at 25 Page Road was sold to William J. Walsh of Allston.
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American Unitarian
Douglas and
Donald Pfeiffer
South Road
American Legion
Nicholas Genetti
Edwin C. Elder
Old Burlington Road
Boston Society of Independent Artists
Metcalf
Page Road
William J. Walsh
Allston
Preschool group hears talk by Dr Velma Akinson
Bedford mothers meet at Mrs Robert McDonald home on Springs road to listen to psychiatrist Velma Akinson of the Veterans Hospital discuss child life and social adjustment. A question period followed and refreshments were served. Another meeting is planned for March 4 at Mrs Richard Herring's Springs road home.
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Bedford
Off
Robert McDonald
Springs Road
Velma Akinson
Veterans’ Hospital
Miss Akinson
John DeCamp
Elwin H. Simmons
Richard Herring
Bedford Calendar For The Coming Week
A Bedford weekly calendar lists events from January 15 to 22. Paul Revere Chapter OES meets at Town Hall January 15, caucus January 16, church services January 18, Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m, Unitarian services January 18, St Michael parish masses January 18, Men s club January 20, Board of Selectmen all day sewing January 21, United Workers at Church of Christ, Civic club January 22.
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Paul Revere Chapter
O. E.S
Town Hall
Caucus
Church of Christ
Pilgrim Fellowship
First Parish Unitarian
St. Michael’s Church
Men’s Club
Board of Selectmen
United Workers
Civic Club
Birth of Geodfrey Brown in Waltham area
Rev and Mrs Ernest Brown Jr of Waltham announce the birth of a son named Geodfrey on January 4. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Brown of Fletcher road and Mr and Mrs Fred Edmunds of Somerville. The father serves as minister at the Universalist Church in Waltham.
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Ernest Brown, Jr
Waltham
Geodfrey
Ernest Brown
Fletcher Road
Fred Edmunds
Somerville
Brown
Universalist Church
Will of Dennis Connelly Rewards Pallbearers in Salem
Salem Massachusetts Dennis Connelly leaves 150 dollars to pallbearers at his funeral in equal shares plus thanks for serving. The will directs payment to those who act as pallbearers.
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Salem
Mass
Dennis Connelly
Acton Woman's Club Serves Supper for Poultrymen
The Acton Woman's Club hosted a supper for members of the Poultrymen's Association on Wednesday at 6 30 PM in the Acton Center clubhouse. Helpers listed include J Henry Engman and several titled members.
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Acton Woman's Club
Poultrymen’s Association
Acton Center
Rg J. Henry Engman
Leo Roche
H. Vaughn
Richard Deane
Allery G. Moody
George Newton
Cleone Phelps
Acton Garden Club January meeting at Center Church
The Acton Garden Club held its January meeting last Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Center Congregational Church. Marjorie Stearns, landscape architect and horticultural district speaker, spoke on The Application of Planning Designs on the Horn Grounds. Tea hostesses included Mrs. Harold Merrian with help from Mrs. Howard Jones and others.
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Acton Garden Club
Center Congregational Church
Marjorie Stearns
Federation of Garde Clubs
Horn
Harold Merrian
Howard Jones
Ot Reed
George Mortimer
Gene Fletcher
JO Creighton
William Chipman
Herbert Merr
Serve Supper Tonight at American Legion Post
The Edwards Quimby post American Legion will serve supper tonight. Committee head Edward J. Higgs is assisted by Bert Lawcon Legion Commander Herbert Merriam and Bert Medrijam Jr. Benjamin Rice.
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Edwards-Quimby
Post
American Legion
Versalist
Edward J. Higgs
Bert Lawcon
Legion
Herbert Merriam
Andbert Medrijam,Jr
Benjamin
Rice
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