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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
11
The Norton Male Chorus will give a concert in Union Hall on Thursday February 2, sponsored by the Methodist Men’s Club. The chorus, employed by Worcester companies, was well received by its audiences last spring.
Repairs describe replacing old ducts to improve efficiency and reduce fumes from a gas or oil burner. The notice mentions eliminating certain fuel use and enhancing heating efficiency with a new Regis system and prompt service in Concord.
The text asks readers to open their hearts and donate for sick children aided by the March of Dimes. It notes tots depend on medicine to heal and encourages giving to help them walk again, ending with a personal sign off from Leone Lynde.
The committee overseeing arrangements is led by Paul Barrett. The club desires to give Thidgon another opportunity to perform this year.
In Rutland Virgin Islands a teacher Mrs Cora Johnson struck pupil Richard Flanders 10 while he walked along a street. He did not attend school that day and authorities investigated the accident.
Massachusetts public officials and residents oppose a toll road proposed to cross central Massachusetts. Lawmaker James N. Leese urged more free roads while Sidney Von Laesecke warned tolls would not self fund and strain the state fund. Local farmers and Newburyport mayor Bossy Gillis oppose tolls including a bridge over the Merrimack River. Grange members and highway service merchants fear losses.
In Horsens Denmark two men a barber and a tavern keeper wagered on who was fatter. The barber won and is suing the tavern owner for prize bottles of beer estimated at 8 000. ROY U. savings bonds.
The Navy Department announces a change allowing two weeks of annual training duty for Volunteer Naval Reserve members within funds available. Eligible personnel include approved volunteer units, crisis staff, course candidates, and for advancement qualifications. Details and requirements are available from local Naval Reserve Training Centers or the First Naval District Commandant in Boston Massachusetts.
Mobile detective C E Barclay questioned if criminals thought him a menace after a check passer forged his name to cash a $46.50 check.
Mrs. Alice Ryder Tufts of West Concord died suddenly Friday afternoon at Emerson Hospital after a one day illness. She moved to West Concord 14 years ago and was wife of Clarence J. Tufts, a corrections officer. Active in church and women’s clubs, she supported Red Cross work in World War II. Funeral held Sunday at Union Church with Rev. Edwin B. Nyton officiating. Burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Surviving: husband, daughter Hazel Tufts, and brother Arthur Ryder.
Eight police cars pursued a motorist for 25 miles at speeds around 105 mph. The driver William J. Gilbert, 25, claimed he did not know he was being followed.
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