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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

8

Bedford Grange Installs Officers in Town Hall

The Bedford Grange held its annual installation in the Town Hall with Richard D. Powderly as master and Basil B. MacLeod as overseer. Members from Lexington and Bedford were named to various offices and committees. The Church of Christ choir performed songs led by Leila M. Blake, with Archibald Brand as soloist, and dancing followed the event with refreshments. The group will reconvene January 26.

Bedford Bedford Grange Town Hall Ernest Hunt Lexington Hunter Clayton . Morse Bertha Newson Rita Plummer Leila M. Blake Richard D. Powderly Basil B. MacLeod Leslie R. Stacey Thomas Johnston Robert Powderly Roderick D. MacLean Etta Stacey Catherine, McGrath Maude S. Comely Ralph Thompson Céres Pomona Henry Hill Flora Alice Damery Judith Swanson Clarence Damery Harry Rogers Ridgeway Comery Edward Godfrey Church of Christ Ye the Father Archibald Brand Donald Damon Alfred H. Webber

Acton Church Group Elects Officers in Wes Don Baptists

The Ladies' Circle at Wes don Baptist Church elected officers for the coming year led by President Mass Helen Knowlton and Vice-President Mrs. Helen McPhee. Other posts include secretary Edith Hopkinson and treasurer Fannie Holt while committee leaders cover missionary activity books flowers and more with names of members listed.

Flower Ruth Hall Ella Jones Sunshine Florence Roberts Caroline Derby Edna Webber Jannie Harriman M. Lee Winnifrad Richardson Carrie Banks Doris Cameron Bery Silva

Mass for Mrs. Shea 75 in West Concord

A requiem high mass was held at Our Lady Help of Christians for Mrs Mary L Shea 75 widow of Peter J Shea. Burial at St Bernard's cemetery. Born December 7 1873 in Fall River she died Monday at Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge after a long illness. Survived by two sons and two daughters including a Catholic nun. The family had lived in South Acton. JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES.

West Concord Church of Our Lady Help of Histians Mary L. Shea Peter J. Shea St. Bernard’s Cemetery South Acton

Mrs Evelyn Hoit Dies In Holyoke Home At 87

Mrs Evelyn G Ward Hoit mother of Mrs Ar bert W Scott died January 15 at 6 Stanford Street Holyoke She was born in South Acton lived here most of her life After her husband Frank W Hoit died in 1932 she moved to Holyoke to live with her daughter She belonged to the Congregational church Funeral was held at Edward F Day funeral home Friday at 8 p m Ronald J Tamblyn officiated Burial was in Mt Hope cemetery West Acton

Holyoke Evelyn G. (Ward) Hoit Arbert W. Scott Stanford Street South Acton Frank W. Hoit Dughter Scott Congregational Church Edward’ F. Day Ronald J. Tamblyn Mt. Hope Cemetery West Acton

Engagement of Miss Lombardo

Mr and Mrs Charles Lombardo of Old Marlboro road West Concord announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Rose Ann Lombardo to James E Wallace son of Mrs Margaret K Wallace of Newton. Rose Ann Lombardo attended local schools and has been employed locally. No wedding date announced.

West Concord Charles Lombardo Old Marlboro Road West Concsa Rose Ann Lombardo James E. Wallace Margaret K. Wallace Newton Lombardo

Open House at Sudbury High School Attracts 130 Visitors

Sudbury High School hosted an Open House last Monday with School Committee members and faculty greeting guests. Principal Alan Flynn led tours of the building including the new cafeteria while parents toured classrooms and enjoyed refreshments.

Sudbury Alan F. Flynn L. ‘Roy Hawes

United Workers Report Details Church Mission Efforts

A year of activity by the United Workers of the Church of Christ is summarized. Mrs Archie Plastridge lists numerous sewing items including 460 hospital articles and 439 repairs, plus 140 aprons and 12 shirts for various missions. Kitchen upgrades cost 100, 13.5 and 20 dollars. Upcoming year allocations include funds to church missions and related associations. Miss Florence Malcolm, a Carlisle missionary in West Africa, will receive 50 baby shirts for return to the field.

Bedford United Workers of the Church of Christ Archie Plastridge Emerson Hospital Boston City Missionary Society Congregational Christian Service Overseas Julia E. Lans Hore Greenfell Association Florence Malcolm Carlisle West Africa Miss Malcolm

West Concord Union Elects Deacon and Deaconess Roles

The West Concord Union elected Henry W. Harmon Sr and a Deaconess at its annual meeting led by Rev inward Knox Sweatsland The vote followed the church supper and the Men Club was approved to host next year’s supper In addition Warren B Goddard was chosen moderator and a full slate of officers and committees was named including Sunday school superintendent Mrs Warner H. Wiridge and clerk Miss Sarah L Dawiey with extensive lists for church committee finances music flowers ushers and more

West Concord Henry W. Harmon Commonwealth Avenue West Concord Union Nward Knox Sweatsland Warren B. Goddard Warner H. Wiuridge Sarah L. Dawiey Arthur I. Mullen, Jr Raymond G. Eggleton Ralph ¥. Lapham Alfred O. L. Loriaz Edward F. Foley Harold I. Judkins E. LaForest Robbins Charles E. Comeau Frederick R. Hart, Jr House Committee Laurence R. Bascom Leonard V. Benson Richard Robert S. Hojem

Acton PTA Evening Aids Bus Service For Games

An Acton PTA event at the Moody home raised funds to continue town bus service to basketball games. High scorers were Mrs Flagg and Edward Schmitz. consolation to Mrs Whittier and A Perry Marble. The piece notes Buchanan Dam near Burnet as Texas large dam for power and flood control.

Acton Acton P.T.A Allen G. Moody East Acton Henry Engman Alden C. Flagg, Jr A. Perry Marble Thomas Ott Edward A. Schmitz John M. Whit

Prof Dempsey To Be Speaker On Irrigation

Concord event profiles Prof Paul W. Dempsey former Lexington resident at the Waltham Field Station as the guest speaker for the Middlesex Extension Service meeting. He will discuss irrigation focusing on local gardening and farming needs.

Concord Paul W. Dempsey Lexington Waltham Field Middlesex Extension Service

Minot Plane Fire Causes $7000 Damages

A sunlit reflection off py strips on a plane belonging to Roland R. Mahe caused a fire that damaged the aircraft hanger and ignited costs estimated at $7000.

West Minot Roland R. Mahe

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R.D. Powderly Bedford Grange Lodge THE March OF Dimes Lela Niop Co-operative Bank Concord, Mass Member Federal Home Loan Bank Middlesex Institution For Massachusetts Boston Better Business Bureau Regmanning Mrs Evelyn Hoit Miss Lombardo Sgt John P Marlborough Bill Harris and His Orchestra Members & Friends Manny Hudson Mickey Gravino Benny Ginnett Gage Assabet Institution Mich Ichedmoalall Maynard, Massachusetts United Workers’ Afport W. Concord Union Church Texas Buchanan Burnet England COAL COKE PT al New England United Co-operative Soq Appliance Department Main Street Maynard Mass Nyw National Foundation For Fi Caralysn Wilson Howev Wilson’s America Frazer Manhattan Kaiser-Frazer Willow Run Erkkinen Great Road Stow RCA Antiognoni Electronics Store
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