National Honor Society Honors 20 Concord High Students
Concord High's Minuteman Chapter admitted 20 seniors and juniors to the National Honor Society joining seven existing members. An exchange student from Switzerland, Stephen Vogel, was named an honorary member for notable achievement during five months at the school.
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Concord High
Concord
Minuteman
David Bouchard
Lee Comins
Arthur Duggan
Barbara Fultz
Mary Lou Perrin
Janet Reed
Harold Smith
Ping
Joan Bosco
Carolyn Brown
Judy Edwardson
Thomas Eldredge
Beverly Englehardt
Richard Tandy
Joyce Taylor
Jean Fallon
Carl Hay
William Moyt
Phyllis Trainor
Fred Walker
George Watkins
Allen Dougherty
Kevin Grennan
Janet Magoon
Beatrice Nagle
Alice Place
Elizabeth Rice
Douglas Sinclair
Switzerland
Stephen Vogel
Stephen
MISS MORRILL ENGAGED TO ALBANY MAN STONEMAN
Concord announces the engagement of Miss Ahne Radcliffe Morrill daughter of Mr and Mrs Radcliffe Morrill of Concord to Wallace Anderson Stoneman son of Mr and Mrs W W Stoneman of Albany New York A fall wedding is planned Miss Morrill graduates from Bouve Boston School of Physical Therapy in June and is vice president of her class Mr Stoneman will graduate from Bowdoin College in June where he is a member of Chi Psi fraternity.
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Concord
Ahne Radcliffe Morrill
Radcliffe Morrill
Wallace Anderson Stoneman
Wae W. Stoneman
Albany
N.Y
Morrill
Concord High School
Bouve-Boston School of Physical Therapy
Stoneman
Albany Academy
Bowdoin College
Chi- Psi Fraternity
Civil Service Test for Sudbury Postal Clerk
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for probational appointment as substitute clerk at the South Sudbury Post Office. Pay is 1614 1 2 cents per hour with increases by length of service. Applications must be filed with the Regional Director in Boston and will be accepted until further notice. Early applicants should apply promptly.
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United States Civil Service Commission
South Sudbury
First U. S. Civil Service Region
Boston
Mass
Regular Meeting Of Concord Knights Of Columbus Held
Concord Council No 287 held its regular meeting in Monument Hall Tuesday evening with Grand Knight John J Sheehan presiding. Following refreshments, plans for spring were announced by Joseph Ss Antognoni, chairman of the Five Point Committee.
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Concord
Concord Council K. of C
Monument Hall
John J. Sheehan
Joseph Ss. Antognoni
Garden Club Hats Create Four Way Tie at Meeting
Sudbury women at the Garden Club annual meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert Childs wore self made hats from fruit vegetables or flowers. Edna Tighe Jean Alley Mary Mercury and Lucy Burke earned the four way tie for artistry and workmanship. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs Wesley Teich Secretary Mrs Kenneth Ritchey Treasurer Mrs Walter R Hickler and Program Mrs George Walker. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month.
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Sudbury
Garden Club
Robert Childs
Edna Tighe
Jean Alley
Mary Mercury
Lucy Burke
Wesley Teich
Kenneth Ritchey
Walter R. Hickler
George Walker
California Leads in Flowering Plants Nationwide
California hosts about 30 000 flowering plant species across the United States or roughly one sixth of the total. Only Texas and Florida show comparable concentrations, highlighting the state's botanical diversity.
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California
United States
Texas
Florida
Acton Auxiliary Reports Hospital Growth Challenges At Meeting
At a well attended Acton Emerson hospital Auxiliary gathering, Miss Elmina L. Snow, hospital administrator, spoke on growth pressures from the new wing built in 1951. She outlined planning with local social agencies and career opportunities in hospital work while noting budget pressures from delayed court settlements and Blue Cross reimbursements. Volunteers were sought for Shop-on-Wheels and garden help, with success reported on a current money making project and the electric blanket drawing.
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Acton
Acton Emerson Hospital
Howard J. Billings
Acton Center
Elmina L. Snow
Miss Snow
Snow
Ocal
Prentice Blood
Norman McIntosh
Hospital
Thomas Wetherbee
C. Waldo McWilliams
West Concord
Sudbury Grange Plans 1955 Community Projects
Sudbury Grange members met January 11 in the Grange Hall with the Home and Community Service Committee outlining initial 1955 projects. Plans include a National Sewing Contest registration, nylon salvage to fund the Grange historical collection, safety arm bands for local youths, a remodel model for the Grange Hall kitchen, neighboring-by-mail exchanges, and a student hospitality program for foreign grad students.
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Sudbury
Grange
Home and
L. Roy Hawes
George Adams
Adams
Rodney Hadley
The
Merton Haskell
Grange Hall
J. Carrell Morris
Home and Community Service Committee
Morris
Boston Area
Fire Destroys Maloney Home In Wayland
Sudbury Sudbury Firemen battled a morning blaze at the Maloney residence on Concord Road Wayland as neighbors alerted crews. The fire likely started from an oil burner blast and gutted the home and belongings while the Maloneys were away. Sharpie the dog perished.
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Sudbury
Gertrude Halloran
Maynard Road
Anne Moynihan
Maloneys
Wayland
Cochituate
Natick
Lincoln
Weston
Clifton Haines
Sharpie
Maloney
Chief St.Germaine
Lincoln Sale Reported for 618 Country Road House
Lincoln-W. Robert Pearmain of Hunneman and Company reports the sale of the house at 618 Country Road belonging to Mrs. Ruth B. Burke to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Meiss of Stamford Connecticut.
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Lincoln
W. Robert Pearmain
Hunneman and Company
Country Road
Ruth B. Burke
Millard Meiss
Stamford
Connecticut
DeMolay Chapter Inducts New Officers in Succeeded Master
The DeMolay installing team led by George Hodgdon installed new officers with LeBallister succeeding Willard as Master Councillor. Officers include Paul Josephson as Senior, Allen Williamson as Junior, David Goodspeed as Senior Deacon, and others along with seven preceptors named Crowell, McManus Jr, Bresnick, Davidson, Lamonakis, Campobasso, and Mudgett.
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LeBallister
Willard
George Hodgdon
Richard Bowen
David Woodruff
Maynard Forbes
Fred Johnson
Maynard Chapter
Paul Josephson
Bedford
Allen Williamson
David Goodspeed
Richard Montague
George Harms, Jr
William Monson, Jr
Marshal
Thomas Caldwell
Harold Cahoon, Jr
Arthur Smith
James Ritchie
Daniel Puffer
Stephen Puffer
Bruce Boyd
Christopher Billings
Mark Crowell
Floyd McManus, Jr
Donald Bresnick
George Davidson
Stephen Lamonakis Charles
Sudbury PTA Holds Monday Meeting On Education Roles
Sudbury parents and teachers gathered January 17 to discuss the roles of home school and community in meeting children's needs. The session covered attitudes toward learning discipline and youth activities, with plans for future PTA actions and cross-forces cooperation. Panels included Grades 1-3 led by Mrs Bautze and others from Grades 4-6 7-8 and 9-12 with moderator leaders.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Pta
PTA
Frank Bautze
Nancy Allen
Geraldine Preston
Irma Slater
Howard Emmons
Natalie Doherty
Eileen Paradis
Robert C. Myers
Robert Caldwell
Priscilla Devine
Paul Volke
Nathan Goldberg
Walter Tassoi
Barbara ‘Pajmas
Sarah Smith
M. Merrill
Tupelo Poised as Hurricane Resistant Tree for Rhode Island Yards
Prof. Jack Caddick of the University of Rhode Island recommends planting tupelo trees in hurricane battered New England yards. He says tupelo has been hurricane tested and withstands high winds, offering a resilient option for coastal areas.
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Kingston, R. I
Jack Caddick
University of Rhode Island
New
Sudbury Candidate Wilfred J. Allen for School Committee
Wilfred J. Allen of South Sudbury announces his candidacy for the Regional School Committee in the Sudbury election on March 7. A Sudbury businessman and father of four school age children, he aims to keep politics out of schools and improve town governance with more contest for office.
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Sudbury
Wilfred J. Allen
South Sudbury
Allen
Hawthorne Chapter O E S Hosts 14 Tables of Whist
Hawthorne Chapter O E S held a military whist party at Masonic Temple with fourteen tables. Prizes were awarded to most players and the next meeting is set for February 9 with entertainment to be announced. Mrs Arline Parker, ill at the hospital, is expected to preside at the event.
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Eastern Star
Concord
Hawthorne Chapter
Masonic Temple
Arline Parker
Worthy
Solo Dramatist Will Talk Before Club Next Monday
The Concord Woman's Club plans its January 24 meeting at 2 45 PM at the Girl Scout House. Mrs E Clifford Good speed will preside with Mrs Elmer Joslin as tea hostess. Guest speaker Margaret McLaughlin, noted solo dramatist, will discuss Madame President and performs a range of character pieces from moving to humorous.
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Concord
Concord Woman’s Club
Girl Scout House
E. Clifford Goodspeed
Elmer Joslin
Margaret McLaughlin
New Arrivals at Emerson Hospital West Acton
Acton parents welcomed three newborns this week at Emerson Hospital. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Anthony Hill 17 Nashoba Road West Acton born January 10. A son to Mr and Mrs Armand Perrazzo Kinsley Road West Acton born January 16. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard N Farrell 32 Kinsley Road West Acton born January 14.
Annual drive for hospital appeal starts in local towns
Acton Emerson Hospital appeal launches this week with Mrs Dewey Boatman as general chairman. Town chairs oversee quotas for Acton, Bedford, Carlisle, Maynard, Concord, and nearby areas with targets ranging from $250 to $1,800. Last year Acton contributed $2,103.00. Maynard $1,361.69. Nortonville?
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Acton
Emerson Hospital
Dewey Boatman
Acton Center
Rogers Crafts
Main ‘Street
Gilbert Oaksey, Jr
Dudley Road
Bedford
Warren Bean
Hill Road
Sexboro
Farnham W W. Smith
Lowell Road
Carlisle
Muott ‘Lompkins
Randall Road
Magnara
Donald Beauregard
Great Road
Stow
Cariisie
Maynard
Oxboro
Concord Hospital
Waynard
Moxboro
Acton D A R Chapter Hosts History Night
The Capt. Isaac Davis Chapter D A R held its monthly meeting at Acton Town Hall with Miss Enid Sadler presiding. Acton History Night featured Mrs. Dewey Boatman discussing History Town of Acton by Harold R. Phalen. The chapter voted to send a copy to the National D A R Library and announced two Good Citizenship Girls for 1955, Anne Kazokas and Carol Madama.
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Acton
Isaac Davis
Acton Town Hall
Enid Sadler
Dewey Boatman
Town of
Harold R. Phalen
Anne Kazokas
Acton High School
Carol Madama
Hale High School
Stow
Richard Peterson
Malcolm MacGregor
Births at Emerson Hospital Week Compiled
Concord local arrivals list a daughter to Thomas R. Hickey and wife in Garland on January 10 A daughter to Frank Road and wife in Concord January 12 a son to Carl M. Wilson and wife on Lexington road January 14 a son to James Barry Jr and wife on Harriman Court Maynard January 14 a son to Guy J. Talbourdet and wife on O Moore Avenue Maynard January 17
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
Thomas R. Hickey
Garland
Frank
Frank E. Hansen
Lexington Street
Burlington
Carl M. Wilson
Lexington’ Road
James Barry, Jr
Harriman Court
Maynard
Guy J. Talbourdet
O’moore Avenue
Concord Lions Club Plans January 25 Dinner Meeting
Concord Lions Club announces a supper and meeting on Tuesday January 25 at 6 30 PM at Howard Johnsons with President Robert B Lortz presiding and Past President Rothwell N MacRae to announce the program. The club will host district governor James Miller of Newburyport on February 8 and hold a ladies night on February 22.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Howard Johnson’s
Robert B. Lortz
Rothwell N. MacRae
James Miller
Newburyport
Sudbury Woman Virginia Rach el Wright Died at Needham Home
Mrs Virginia Rache l Wright formerly of Dutton road Sudbury died at her Grove street Needham home on January 12 Services were held January 15 at 2 PM at Waterman Brown Chapel Weymouth Wright leaves two daughters Linda and Judy with her former husband in Germany and a sister
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Needham Sudbury
Virginia Rachel (Hamilton) Wright
Dutton Road
Sudbury
Grove Street
Needham
Waterman-Brown
Wellesley
Man admits theft from probation officer during report
A man in New Haven, Connecticut, arrested on theft and burglary charges, admitted one victim was probation officer Kathleen Crowley. He said he took $65 from her purse while reporting to her.
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New Haven, Conn
Superior Court
Kathleen Crowley
Carlisle Caucus election yields wins and losses
Joseph F. Macone of Concord was upset in two contests for local offices. Karl V. Truss defeated him for a three year school committee term 120 to 51 and Charles F. Evans beat him for a five year planning board seat 104 to 65. Everett F. Lapham won a selectman bid 115 to 56 to fill the chairman vacancy. Richard B. Bates Jr. topped a three man field for one year constable with 132 votes. Newcomer William Cutter won one year as selectman, with other town posts filled by incumbents and several new faces in appointed roles.
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Joseph F. Macone
Concord
Karl V. Truss
Charles F. Evans
Selectman
Constable
Everett F. Lapham
Frank E. Wahlen
George W. Foss
John E. Redican
Richard B. Bates, Jr
Acton Water District sees resignations and retirements
Acton Water District chairman James E Kingsley resigns effective at the next meeting. Frank Greenough will not seek re election, creating two vacancies. Edwin Christofferson remains with two years left on his term.
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Acton
James E. Kingsley
Central Street
West Acton
Acton Water District
Frank Greenough
Newtowne Road
Edwin Christofferson
Sudbury Garden Club Hosts Linder Green on Flower Painting
Sudbury Garden club welcomed Harold F. Linder Green, president of the National Water Colorists Association, for a talk on Flower Painting and Arrangements from an Artist's View. He emphasized expression through color and form, illustrated with watercolors, and traced flower art from India to Japan.
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Sudbury
Harold F. Lindergreen
National Water Colorists Association
Sudbury Garden Club
Theodore Harding
Boston Post
Lindergreen
India
Lundergreen
Fortuny
Venice
E. Helene Sherman
Birth of Robert Morris Fussell in Massachusetts Memorial Hospital
Concord announces the birth of a son, Robert Morris Fussell, January 14 at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are George F. Webber of Concord and Mrs. Lewis Fussell of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lewis Fussell, Jr
Elm Street
Robert Morris Fussell
Massachusetts Memorial Hospital
George F. Webber
Lewis Fussell
Swathmore
Pennsylvania
Bedford Republican Club Meeting at Our Redeemer Parish House
The Bedford Republican Club gathered at the Our Redeemer parish house in Lexington for a coffee hour and program. Mrs Beatrice Warren, Mrs Marie McAn, and Lewellen arranged reservations and speaker details while attendees learned of a state committee event and a field trip to the State House Boston.
Couple Welcomes Second Child in Concord Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel announce the birth of their second daughter, Sarah Janel, with grandparents listed as Mrs. John W. Codd and Mrs. I. L. Conroe of Texas.
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Concord
Andward L. Daniel
Jane Codding
Sarah Janel
John W. Coddicord
I. L. Conroe
Texas
Bedford Church Sermon and Meetings Report
Rev Marvin L ister preaches on Who is a Saint at Bedford First Parish. Catholic relations discussion planned with Paul B Gilman for the morning service. Mothers of pre teens to hear Dr Lipton on Behavior of the Child at 8 15. A joint meeting with Concord noted for Tuesday January 26 in Burlington. The 4 tian Endeavor group meets with Carole Olsen and Mrs Blake arranging music for morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Lister
Carole Olsen
Lords
Mrs. Blake
Bedford Gray
Concord
Burlington
Joseph Beecy
Dr. Lipton
Paul B. Gilman
Bedford First
Phol
L. R
Hospital Driving Incident In Ridgefield Conn
In Ridgefield Connecticut a hospital vehicle was involved in an incident injuring a patient-husband associated with Tanton. The event details remain unclear with limited readable context.
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Tanton
Ridgefield
Conn
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