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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

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Concord Bank Robbery Headlines Reappear in Local News

Recurring coverage notes the Concord Bank robbery case resurfaces with questions about the $1,500,000 haul and links to community figures like Moore and Keizer. Local listings reference real estate and businesses, with Groundhog Day events and a March of Dimes drive touching town activity.

Concord Blackington Chie W. Moore Epi Boslly Moore Keizer Purhe Smith Jks Cam- Christian

Guest Speaker at Concord Rotary Ladies Night

Tonight at Concord Restaurant the Concord Rotary hosts a ladies night program with B. Quimby, principal, presenting the talk Are You Ready For It. A large committee plans the event and a social gram will follow the lecture.

As Ladies Night Concord Rotary Concord Testaurant B. Quimby Academy Folter Hich

Union Church Hobby Show Planned in West Concord

The West Concord union church and allied groups plan a Hobby Show on Thursday from 2 to 9 PM. Mrs Wendell Berglind is secretary Rev Edwin B Nylen chairs the event with Mrs Calvin Ackley and Mrs William Robus as tea co chairs. Those with hobby displays may contact Berglind for space and display features include hooked rugs stamps china trains knitting photography and antiques.

West Concord We Concord Union Church Wendell Berglind Edwin B. Nylen Calvin Ackley William’ Robus Allen White Berglind Old Marlboro Road C. Wendell Carter

Concert Change Advised for Nicole Henriot Event

Concord community concert members are advised of a change for a Nashua New Hampshire high school recital by pianist Nicole Henriot now set for Thursday February 2 at 8 15 p m.

Concord Nicole Henriot Nashua, New Hampshire

Concord Friendly Aid Society Film at Annual Meeting

On Friday February 17 the Concord Friendly Aid Society will present a film at 2:30 PM in the vestry of the First Parish Church. All are welcome to learn about the society founded in 1814 and hear Mrs. John Norwood discuss counselling work. New members are urgently needed to support the society’s income through dues.

Concord Concord Friendly Aid Society Friendly Aid John Norwood

Library Exhibit Closes Saturday in Concord

Concords Free Public Library hosts a art exhibit by Miss Jean Appleton of Boston, closing this Saturday January 28. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Concord Concord Free Public Library Jean Appleton Boston

Concord Woman To Observe 96th Birthday

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Fitzpatrick of Cambridge Turnpike will celebrate her 96th birthday on Saturday. Born January 28 1854 in Lexington she has lived in town for over 70 years. She plans a quiet observance at her daughter Mrs Helen Byron’s home. She is a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the James J Mansfield Post No 158 and has two sons four daughters seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Concord Elizabeth Jane Gately) Fitzpatrick Cambridge Turnpike Helen R. Byron Fitzpatrick Lexington James J. Mansfield Post A. L

West Concord Veteran MacEachern Improves After Operation

Highland street resident and World War 1 veteran Alexander F. MacEachern, a west Concord letter carrier, is reported much improved after a recent operation at Cushing General Hospital in Framingham.

West Concord Alexander F. MacEachern Highland Street Cushing General Hospital Framingham

Odd Fellows Meet in West Concord Tonight

Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows holds a meeting at Oddhall West Concord at 8 o clock. After business a degree session will follow with Noble H. Fenton presiding.

West Concord Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows Oddhall Noble H. Fenton

Concord Drives Fund for Dread Crippler Fight

Community efforts surge as the National Foundation struggles to fund a cure for a crippling disease. Mrs. Gertrude McKenna leads the women's division with home whist parties and collections by groups while children raise money, including Judith Edwardson's garage show and a 1.55 money order. Wendell Carter organises a collection at Friday wrestling bouts at the Veterans Building. Over 2,000 coin cards have been mailed and contributions are expected to grow, with no amount deemed too small.

Concord National Foundation Pt Alldt Gertrude McKenna West Concord Judith Edwardson Judith Sanford Edwardson Joan Besco Joyce Besco Wendell Carter Veterans

District Meeting Tonight in Concord Hold at Insurance Exchange

District monthly meeting in the Lincoln district convenes tonight at 8. Chargyman Ethan Murphy will preside and seeks full unit chair participation. Plans for the 28th annual banquet in Lexington next month will be discussed. Mount Rainier is noted for more glaciers than any continental peak.

Concord—Tig Lincoln Chargyman Ethan Murphy Lexington Mount Rainier Continental United States

Women's Champ Here This Friday in Concord

Dynamite Roe Marie Pratt of California is the world's reigning woman middleweight and headlines the Friday card in Concord. Local fans watch as Pratt challenges for another title in a marquee bout.

Concord Roe-Marie Pratt California

Mr and Mrs John Flannery Observe 20th Wedding Anniversary

West Concord Mr and Mrs John Flannery celebrate twenty years of marriage today. The couple wed Violet G Riley of Maynard and have two sons and one daughter. Mr Flannery is a well known local contractor and both are past masters of Concord Grange P of H. He remains active in town affairs.

West Concord John J.flannery Old Marlboro Road

Girl Scouts Social in West Concord a Big Success

West Concord Girl Scouts hosted a social Friday at the Harvey Wheeler School Auditorium. The event featured a grand march led by Vesta Bearce and Edmund Benson, prizes for dances, paper hat favors, and refreshments, with praise for Miss Jean Staples for conducting.

West Concord West Concord Girl Scouts Harvey Wheeler School Theodore Ridout Warren Bowering Vesta Bearce Edmund Benson Cynthia Holmes Ronald Asbjornsen Nan Bell Angelo Lombardo Jean Staples

Concord Science Fair Plans Expanded for April Event

The A Hall auditorium will host the Concord science fair on April 14 and 15 with ribbons for all exhibitors. Exhibits are divided by subject and judged by impartial judges with three prizes per section and three money awards. The best exhibit may win a special prize and go to the Massachusetts state fair alongside other schools.

A. Hall Massachusetts

P.T.A. To Learn About Recreation at West Concord

The West Concord Harvey Wheeler School P T A schedules a February meeting in the school auditorium. Concord Recreation Commission members led by Chairman Roger C. Fenn outline the commission’s work and each member will present a five minute talk on a different program phase.

West Concord Harvey Wheeler Concord Recreation Commission Roger C. Fenn

Myette Seeks Tree Warden Post In Local Caucus Fight

Myette files for tree warden as six candidates stand from caucus. Gerald H Finan remains the lone caucus nominee opposing Myette, a Concord Tree Department veteran, with date of nomination set for Monday. Other contests retain six nominees with possible withdrawals. Major contests listed in the adjoining Enterprise column.

Myette Concord Tree Department Gerald H. Finan Henry Murray v

Contests for local offices list multiple candidates and terms

Voters face races for Selectmen in three- and two-year terms with Edward W Sheehan opposing George A Bauer and Franklin R Johnson opposing James W Powers. School Committee races include Francis L Coolidge against John B Finigan and George T Goodspeed against Richard J Loughtin. Tree Warden pits Gerald H Finan against Charles F Myette. Names such as John B Ruttrek and a stray fragment appear, with Donate M Smith running against Helen B seeking re election.

Selectman Edward W. Sheehan George A. Bauer Franklin R. Johnson James W. Powers Francis L. Coolidge John B. Finigan George T. Goodspeed Richard J. Loughtin Gerald H. Finan Charles F. Myette John B. Ruttrek Bae PO Lobes Donate M. Smith Helen B

Concord Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting Next Wednesday

Concord Lodge Sons of Italy will hold a regular meeting at Elks upstairs hall on February 1 at 8 o'clock. Frank J Aereello, venerable, will preside.

Concord Concord Lodge Sons of Italy Elks Upper Hall Frank Jae Rello

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