Fragmentary Local Notes Signal Community Updates
A jumbled collection from Concord area sources notes February registration at Harvey Wheeler School and a Red Club show at Concord, with stray references to Mill Dam disputes and haircuts price rumors. Local residents Anderson and son are cited in a small animal rescue incident at Mill Dam. Several civic mentions include Daniel Webster’s thrift day and a church event, with general chatter about tax season and storefront activity.
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Harvey Wheeler School
Concord
Red Club
Conjg
P.S
Anderson
Son Davorking
Satnicht
Mill K
Daniel Websters
East
Comat Concord
Mill Dam
West Concord
l—Sissies
Mar
Joslin Ofays
Final day to register before the election
New voters must register by the clerk's office before February 10 at 10 o'clock. This is the final registration date, after which no new registrations will be accepted until the board holds the final meeting.
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Ord
Comn
Board
Group Will be The Evening
Concord A meeting of a study group at Thoreau School tonight at 8 o clock discusses child behavior and family needs. Principal McMullen and supervisor Miss Biggy oversee the session. copies may be ordered.
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Concord
New Thoreau
Princi McMullen
Miss Biggy
Building at 8 30 A.M. Welcomed
A fragment notes a building event at 8 30 A M with welcoming remarks. Details are sparse and no further context is provided.
Fear Inflammable Sweater Purchases Made In This Area
West Concord-Carl Welch a sixth grade student at Harvey Wheeler School reports a safety experiment by his class. They tested sweaters bought in Carlisle and found they ignited with a cigarette lighter. A high school chemistry teacher notes acetate in the sweaters releases inflammable gas at 100 degrees F, a risk in warm closets.
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Clark Welch
Harvey Wheeler School
West Concord
Carl Welch
Monay
Carlisle
Concord Police Chief Reports 1951 Arrests and Department Growth
Concord police recorded 324 arrests in 1951 with 20 women and 304 men, up from 165 in 1950. Fines totaled 1,669 dollars. court dispositions included 144 cases, 90 filed, 2 to Grand Jury, 8 to House of Correction, and 23 to probation. Five new patrolmen were hired and John T. Foster was promoted to sergeant.
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Concord
William G. Ryan
Board of Selectmen
Grand Jury
House of Correction
John C. Dolan, Jr
Joseph L. Coffey
Martin S. Yauga
Ralph H. Thileen
Charles W. Anderson
Coffey
John T. Foster
Robbins To Speak At Joint Meeting
Concord hosts a joint meeting of the Women's Parish Association and the Laymen's League on Monday January 21 with supper at 6 45 reservations required. Roland Wells Robbins Lincoln renowned lecturer and archaeologist will discuss the uncovering of the First Iron Works in Massachusetts a project he directs in Saugus.
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Concord
Women’s Parish Association
Laymen’s League
Roland Wells Robbins
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Saugus
Williamses Welcome Son at Emerson Hospital Concord
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Williams of Concord turnpike Lincoln announce the birth of a son on Friday January 11 at Emerson Hospital in Concord.
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Concord
Edwin L. Williams
Lincoln
Emerson Hospital
Musketaquid Club Names Nolan New President
The Musketaquid Sports men's club annual meeting at Howard Johnson's elected Patrolman Fred Nolan as president. New officers include E LaFor rest Robbins as vice president Lawrence S Kendall as secretary Glenwood Swett as treasurer with directors Past President Jack Hilliard Lowell Cram William Loomer Roy Jackson and Merton Leighton.
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West Concord
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
Howard Johnson
Lowell Cram
William Loomer
Roy Jackson
Merton Leighton
Bridle Rosette Display at Concord Bank
A hobby corner exhibit at Concord Co Operative Bank features bridle rosettes by Mrs. Leslie O Anderson of Fitchburg Turnpike. The collection spans years with pieces from distant places including a horse hair bridle made by a Colorado State penitentiary inmate. Treasurer Gordon H Ogilvie invites the public to view the display.
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Concord
Concord Co-Operative Bank
Leslie O. Anderson
Fitchburg Turnpike
McKenna and Ferran Win School Honors
Concord West Concord seniors Dena Ferran and Leo McKenna received multiple recognitions. Ferran earned the D A R Good Citizen award and is editor in chief of Voice. McKenna, football co captain and Grate A student, won several awards and is a National Honor Society member.
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Concord
Dena Ferran
Leo McKenna
Dena
Archie Ferran
Central Street
West Concord
Breanny
Ferran
Voice
McKenna
Elks Plan Regular Meeting in Concord
Concord Lodge of Elks No 1479 will hold a regular meeting at the Elks hall on January 22 at 8 pm Exalted Ruler Edward R Kelly to preside A social gathering will follow Officials report ongoing renovation of new quarters Trinity Church delegates Frederic Mears and Rev William H Clark depart January 28 for a four day conference on church world relations in Brighton Michigan Dr Hendrick Kraemer to lead from the Ecumenical Institute World Council of Churches Celigny Switzerland
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Concord
Concord Lodge of Elks
Elks Halk
Concord Turnpike
Edward R. Kelly
Elksi
Trinity Church
Frederic Mears
William H. Clark
Brighton
Michigan
Hendrick’ Kraemer
Ecumenical’ Institute ‘of the World
Council of Churches
Celigny
Switzerland
Nomination Papers Close January 21 for Town Election
Concord candidates must file nomination papers by January 21 to appear on the February 25 town ballot. Papers require the proper signatures and must be filed at 5 p.m. with Town Clerk Mrs. Cornelia Lawrence.
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Concord
Cornelia Lawrence
Baldwin Is Again Elected To Serve
Danmith Jr who was appointed to the personnel board returns Baldwin an attorney and former committee member. Baldwin previously served from 1938 to 1942 and resumes his valuable town service after wartime absence necessitated his resignation.
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Dan”mith
Baldwin
Cornford
Oakmans Welcome Birth Of Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Oakman announce the birth of a daughter Linda Marie on January 12 at Emerson hospital. Grandparents are William J. Oakman of West Concord and Harry Brotherton of Auburn. The couple previously have two sons.
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West Concord
John R. Oakman
Ruth. E. Brotherton
Main Street
Linda Marie
Emerson Hospital
William J. Oakman
Harry Brotherton
Auburn
Oysters Spawn in Summer Heat Rise
A readable fragment notes oysters spawn in summer as water temperatures climb to the mid sixties to low seventies degrees. The text emphasizes temperature as a trigger for spawning.
Bloodmobile to Visit Here February 13
The Red Cross announces the next bloodmobile visit on Wednesday February 13 from 1 30 to 7 80 p m with extended scheduling to 7 30 p m to cover late commuters. The drive supports G I and civilian needs and requests donors to give at First Parish church to save lives.
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Concord
Red Cross
G.i.’S
Korea
May pageant and concert planned by Bulkeley School
Concord pupils under Peter Bulkeley prepare for a May pageant featuring all grades and an orchestra. Later in May a concert will showcase solo pieces and strings from students taking lessons. After visiting the Alcott School, Grades 4-8 pupils wrote articles for Concord School Life.
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Concord
Bulkeley School
Bny
New Alcott School
Concord caucus yields near empty vote for town offices
At the Veterans Building Concord held its annual citizens caucus with about 150 of 4500 residents attending. Nominees for town offices were named for a February 25 election, with several posts unopposed and a full slate to be printed next week.
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Concord
Samuel Hoar
Elsie Rose
Cornelia Lawrente
Regina Falla
Eleanor Spinney
Board of Public Welfare
Edgar A. Rohan
Planning Board
Ralph C. Piper
John C. Dolan
Charles R. Cherington
Charles F. Myette
Board of Wy
Senha
Hubert M. Wardwell
Annual meeting of Trinity Church to elect officers
The annual meeting of Trinity Church will be held Monday January 21 at 6 45 pm. A roast beef supper will be served with reservations required. The gathering will hear reports plan for the coming year and elect parish officers.
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Trinity Church
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Ryan
Robbins
Musketaquid Club
Officer Nolan
ARCIA
Stow Country Club
Elks
Oakmans
Lyonhurst
George Montgomery
Audrey Long
Sun
Doris Day
Frank Lovejoy
Robert Taylor
Denise Darcel
J. Arthur Rank
S “Pool OF London
Susan Shaw
Bonar Colleano
Burt
Lancaster
Judy Lawrence
Technicolor
McIntosh
Willow Brook
Framingham Road
Peter Bulkeley
Co-Operative
Walden
Member
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Uruguay
Andres Trueba
Cambridge
Harvard
Bridge
Kirkland
MCNB
Middlesex Om Y National Bank Billerica-Cambridge Everett
Lowell - Malden Maynard of
Reading
Somerville - Stoneham Insurance Corporation
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