Concord Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Hans N marked their 50th anniversary with a Sunday afternoon gathering at 44 Walden Street Concord. Married in 1898 at Trinity Church Concord by Rev George Tewksbury they settled in Concord After arriving from Denmark and Norway they raised five daughters and two sons. The family includes Gladys Ffercon Elizabeth Waltersdorf Mildred Robarts Harold Eldridge Armstrong Walter Spinney Evelyn Spinney and 15 grandchildren.
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Conn
Robarts
Mildred
New
Harold Hansen
Early Use of Ng Materials in Soil Before Christian Era
Fragmentary note indicates ng materials were used in soil long before the Christian era, suggesting ancient practices in soil management or construction. The readable text implies historical adoption of these materials by earlier civilizations without specifying the region or exact dates.
Stow Adopts Five-Whistle No School Signal
Stow introduces a stormy weather no school signal. The city will sound the fire whistle for five blasts at 7 30 a m to halt classes in all schools. Radio station W B Z Boston will announce at 7 30 if schools are closed. Parents urged to note plan.
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Stowne
Stow
Boston
Local Notes On Residents And Recoveries
Mrs Elia Tebbetts of Gleasendale Road is reported somewhat improved at a rest home on Central Street West Concord. Miss Lois Hanson entertained Miss Sherry Walter of Fitchburg. Richard Hanson visited Gary Cox in Fitelyburg. Mrs Peter Packard of Stow Center, formerly at Vincent Memorial Hospital Boston, has returned to Stow and rests at Whitney Rest Home. Charles Dwinells of Crescent Street recovering well after January 2 operation at Emerson Hospital Concord and expects to return home soon.
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Elia Tebbetts
Gleasendale Road
Central Street
West Concord
Peter Packard
Stow Center
Vincent Memorial Hospital
Boston
Stow
Whitney Rest’ Home
Charles Dwinells
Crescent Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Stillman Priest Dancing School Club elects officers
Stow The Saturday evening Dancing School club named Stillman Priest Dancing School Club after forming. Officers elected are President Philip Inesdn Vice President Arlene Larsen Secretary Wilena Heidi Peck and Treasurer Isabelle Townsend. A semi formal dinner and dance is planned for May. The next meeting is Saturday January 24 at Stow Town Hall 8 p m with a sptral to follow. The younger dancing class is consolidated into one group 3 30 to 5 p m until further notice.
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Stow
Stillman‘ Priest
Philip Inesdn
Arlene Larsen
Wilena
Heidi) Peck
Isabelle Townsend
Stow Town Hall
Jame Family Welcomes Third Child at Emerson Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Jame announce the arrival of their third child a five pound boy born Thursday evening January 15 at Emerson Hospital Concord. The baby remains unnamed and the sister Francene seventeen months old is with the Aucoin grandparents in Waltham while Bobby two and a half stays with the Macomber family in Stow Center.
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Gabriel Jame
Packard Road
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Jame
Francene
Simond Aucoin
Waltham and
Bobby
Paul Macomber
Stow Center
Mr. Jome
France
Georgia Educates Negroes in Readiness Campaign
More than 800 illiterate Georgia Negroes aged 30 to 50 are learning to read and write. The project follows findings of the selective service system and is Army developed with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Join the March of Dimes.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Use of Education
Carnegie Corp. of
New York
Service Held for West Concord Resident Henry Bertelsen
A private funeral was held at a Concord funeral home for Henry A. Bertelsen who died Friday at his home 15 Grove Street after a long illness. The service was led by Rev. Earl Knox Sweatland and interment was at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Born January 16 1882 in Bergen Norway he died on his 66th birthday. He worked as a power engineer and belonged to the Engineers Blue Room Club of Boston. He hobbyed making violins and lived in Concord about 33 years. Surviving are his widow Alfhild O Johansen Bertelsen a son Albert of Hingham a daughter Dorothea Hansen two grandchildren three brothers and two sisters. Both his son and daughter are accomplished violinists.
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West Concord
Concord
Henry A. Bertelsen
Grove Street
Earl Knox Sweatland
Engineers Blue Room Club
Boston
Bertelsen
Alfhild O. (Johansen) Bertelsen
Albert
Hingham
Dorothea Hansen
Coming Events Of The Week In Concord
List of local meetings and events across Concord with dates and venues. Detailing lodge sessions council gatherings Boy Scouts and Rotary Club luncheons plus a testimonial banquet for the undefeated Concord High School football team. The item also contains an editorial line about a North Carolina militiaman rendered as public expense.
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Concord High School
State Armory
North Carolina
Civil Service Opens Exams for New England Posts
William J Foley director of the First Civil Service region announces a competitive examination for probational appointment as position classifier with salaries from 3397 to 4902 a year. Open competitive exam for student aid in engineering chemistry physics mathematics biology pharmacy and mental technology with salaries from 2168 to 3304 per annum.
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William J. Foley
First Civil Service Region
New England
Acton VFW Auxiliary Holds Swap Party At Town Hall
The Acton VFW auxiliary met Monday evening in the town hall with Mrs Sonia Bartlett presiding. After business and floor work, the group held a swap party.
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Acton
Acton Post V. F. W
Resignation Noted as Mrs Raynor Ends Term of Office
The article notes Mrs. Raynor resigning with regret after a term in office. Mrs. Harriet Taylor and her committee served refreshments at a gathering directed by Mrs. Clara Newton. A whist party to benefit the auxiliary is planned for January 29 at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. Taylor's home on Wetherbee road East Acton Hall on April 1.
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Clara Newton
Harriet Taylor
Wetherbee Road
East Acton
Hall
Raynor
Mrs. Raynor Resigns as Town Clerk
Mrs. Francis Raynor resigns from her post as clerk of all boards. The board of Selectmen has received her resignation and she will leave the Town position.
Card Party Saturday At St. Elizabeth's Church
The St. Elizabeth of Hungary church hosts a Whist Party next Saturday evening January 24 in the remodeled church basement. Bertha Stone and Mrs. John Coughlin lead the event program.
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Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Bertha Stone
John Coughlin
Nash official fined for over time parking lapse
H County Solicitor Leonard G. Velishki who drafted the local parking meter ordinance paid a $1 fine for overtime parking, a rare self inflicted enforcement case. The incident highlights enforcement quirks of the local parking rules.
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Nash
Leonard G. Velishki
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Sherry Walter
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Fitelyburg
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Masonic Hall
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Boy Scouts
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Harvey &Wheeler School
Middlesex County Extension Service
Rod & Gun Club
Veterans Building
Concord Rotary Club
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Footlife Shoes
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Goodyear West
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Main Street
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V.F.W. Swap Party
Pillsbury’s
Halibut
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