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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
1
Fragmented notes recount Lincoln community chest efforts, local court mentions, and obituaries. References include Judge Pierre A. and Robert S. F. of Concord, with dates and events tied to local politics, manslaughter pleas, and memorials.
The Concord Antiquarian Museum highlights Lincoln origin artifacts during the town’s 200th anniversary week. Highlights include Rev Joseph Rgtalgrook’s carved armchair from Lincoln, a 1735 painted pine chest from the Billings family, and a Paul Revere Lantern. Museum hours are 10 to 5 weekdays and 2 to 5 Sundays.
A fragmentary notice indicates a three congregation union in West Concord planning summer services. Rev Edwin Beneuct leads the schedule with services at West Concord church and Congregational Church. Details align with a sixth summer program running for three Mey events from late September through July.
X speeding case references an event at 8 Church with a specific date. Court records show proceedings underway and scheduling details to be announced.
Concord police pledge full cooperation with state wide safety drive for the 1954 July Fourth weekend. Patrols will crack down on speeding and improper passing to reduce crashes and injuries during the holiday period.
Retired fireman and World War 1 veteran Rider spent most of his on duty hours at Central Station. He is married and has years of service to the town.
Concord Robert H. Shaw of 134 Main Street was elected chairman at the annual meeting. He appointed Robert L. Ramsay and Simon Willard Road to lead publicity, centralizing copy and operations at the chapter office.
Concord residents Mr. and Mrs. Leon J Moreau of 41 Walden Street will travel to New York next Tuesday for a several days visit to attend the Lions International Convention held next week.
Concord Rotary Club installs new officers at a luncheon led by former president Hubert M. Wardwell. Benjamin F. Clark becomes president succeeding Charles R. Voigt with John H. Kennedy as vice president and Dr. D Edward Cleary as secretary. Ralph A. Macone is treasurer and Edmund H. Campbell serves as chair.
Earl W. Eames Jr and Miss Anges de Horst Rozendank of Great Neck Long Island NY wed in Concord. Mrs Donald Gillespie of Concord served as bridesmaid and Mr Gillespie was an usher. The couple will reside in Concord after a wedding trip to Canada.
In a curious incident at a Naval Auxiliary Air Field, a flock of seagulls invaded the airstrip and dropped oysters onto the runways. A maintenance crew planned to sweep daily to keep the field clear for aircraft.
Concord Council No 287 Knights of Columbus maps a Sunday outing at Tyngsboro Country Club Tyngsboro starting 1 p m to about 8 p m with golf softball volleyball bocce horseshoes croquet and kickball A buffet supper around 4 30 includes hamburgers potato salad baked beans biscuits cake and coffee A novelty contest and community singing follow led by Joseph O Leary and Harold Baker Prizes will be awarded to children performers reach Tyngsboro CC via routes 126 or 27 to Craieo Ford Center Chelmsford rotary to route 4 to North Chelmsford route 3 to Tyngsboro bridge cross the bridge and turn right toward the golf course open to members.
In Flint after a June tornado the Red Cross aided victims with about $600,000 raised nationally while a local committee collected over $900,000. Red Cross says it did not reimburse losses or pass funds to itself, but distributed aid to meet basic needs. Mr Richard Chaffee and family visit Oswar C Chaffee for a sister’s wedding.
Concord District Court heard three men on gaming complaints. Anthony J. LaCava was found not guilty. Barrile was fined 650 plus 200 for betting, 100 for permitting gaming, and 50 for being present. Curry was fined 550 for four counts, with 200, 300, and 50 in related charges. he appealed and remained held on 800 bail.
Concord leases third rail passenger lot as Minuteman Chevrolet site on Thoreau Street is prepared for use adjacent to the B and M Depot. Patrons will have access once ready this week.
The National Thoreau Society will hold its annual meeting at First Parish Church Meeting House in Concord on Saturday July 10 at 10 oclock. President Raymond Adams of Bell Hill North Carolina will preside. Officers will be elected reports given a luncheon and tours of memorials of the Concord naturalist.
Concord announces James J. Mansfield Post 158 has elected Meehan as commander for the 1954 55 year. He succeeds the outgoing commander Michael B. Gormely Jr. a veteran of both world wars who led the post this term.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Concord sponsors a high school junior to Massachusetts Girls State at Bridgewater State Teachers College. Jean Fallon of Soabby is the 1954 delegate, with speakers including Lieut. Gov Whittier and Atty-Gen George Fingold. The program fosters interest in government and politics, while seniors Meehan and others are elected to local posts.
Monumental Concord local members of Gov Walsh Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus hosted officers and members. Faithful Navigator Joseph Santosuosso presided as new officers were elected and refreshments were arranged by Charles E and others including Leon J Morean John J Sheehan Daniel Louis Venti Leslie L Keese and Rudolph W Currier.
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