Edward J. McCaffrey Is Confirmed Concord Postmaster
United States Senate confirmed Edward J. McCaffrey as permanent postmaster of Concord replacing acting postmaster since January 1951. A 36-year-old Concord native and Boston University journalism graduate, he served in the Navy Reserve during World War II and saw a year in the South Pacific with CASU-8.
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Concord
United States Senate
Edward J. McCaffrey
Lynn
Boston
Revere Racing Association
McCaffrey
United States Naval Reserve
South Pacific
CASU-8
James Michener
Rodgers and Hammerstein
False Alarm From Box 29 Saturday
Concord firemen responded to Box 29 for a false alarm on Saturday evening the lone alarm over the long holiday weekend. The box at Fairhaven and Sudbury roads. It was the 110th alarm of the year. Police and firemen investigate to identify the culprit.
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Concord
Fairhaven Road
Sudbury Road
Nathan
Rose
Rose Hawthorne
Alden Streets
London
Disturbed Trial Actions Stir Concord Mass Residents
Vague notes describe a tense week in Concord Massachusetts with references to a disturbed trial, local residents and officials, and changes to a neighborhood area near Squaw Sachem. The text mentions community figures, a new Indian figure, a playground project, and a demolished landmark affecting Harvey stores and shops.
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Massachus
Concord
Protestant Services Schedule and Speakers Noted
The Third of the Protestant set will be held at the First Church this coming Sunday at 9 20 o clock with Rev Edward Preaching on A theme. Rev Edwin B Williams leads an omitted parade segment and will move to Union Church on the 20th for further services with Rev Ny ie in charge.
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Edward
Union Church
Edwin B. Nyie
Repre- Vid B. Williams
Speakers ' Registry
Enterprise
Iver Education
Keynote Speaker at Republican National Convention
Famous Army man delivered the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in Chicago this week. General MacArthur has been prominent politically since his return from Japan. Many local GIs served under him during World War II in the Pacific. Concord has a road named after him.
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Chicago
MacArthur
Japan
Pacific
Concord
Junk Collection Netted $150 for Rose Hawthorne School
Our Lady Help of Christians parish conducted a junk drive in West Concord raising about $150 net. Pastor Rev. John J. Scollan thanks the volunteers for their services and trucks, with proceeds to benefit the Rose Hawthorne School.
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West Concord
Parish of
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
John J. Scollan
Scollan
Rose Hawthorne School
West Concord Man Antonio Sepe Killed by Train near Arlington
Antonio Sepe 55 of 3 Pond Street West Concord died when a Boston and Maine locomotive struck his compressor truck at a private unguarded crossing near the Cambridge Arlington line on the Lexington branch. Passenger injuries and train delay followed as Sepe, an employee of the State Public Works Department, was identified. he had lived in the area since 1924 and leaves a wife Flora, three sons Matthew John Salvatore and two daughters Anna and Mary.
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West Concord
Antonio Sepe
Pond Street
Boston & Maine
Cambridge-Arlington
Lexington
Seve
State Public Works Department
Thomas Young
Cambridge
Symmes Arlington Hospital
Sepe
Leo T
Oelaveu
Italy
Lions Club Cookout At Harris Home In North Acton
Concord Lions Club held a well attended summer kickoff at Ray Harris’s North Acton home. Members enjoyed weenies clams hamburgers and refreshments followed by socializing. Next meeting announced for Tuesday July 22 led by President Lawrence S Kendall.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Ray Harris
North Acton
Lawrence S. Kendall
Reverend Barber Delivers Sermon at Sherborn Birthday
The Rev. Robert H. Barber of Trinitarian Congregational Church delivered the sermon at Sherborn's milestone birthday services. Barber is a descendant of Thomas Holbrook, a founder of the town.
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Concord
Robert H. Barber
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Thomas Holbrook
Sherborn
Grass fire near Upland road reached by West Concord fire
West Concord Fire Department responded to Box 48 for a grass fire off Upland road early Monday evening. Damage was slight and it marked the 111th alarm of the year for the department.
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West Concord
Upland Road
Clearance sale at Concord-Concor children’s shop
The Concord Concor children’s shop announces a clearance sale offering around 66 percent off regular prices on various items. This brief notice highlights a big reduction aimed at clearing summer stock.
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Concord
Concor Children’s Shop
Health of guards at West Concord reform school riot
In West Concord the health of guards involved in the July 1 riot is reportedly improving. Hostage William F. McNally, 57, of Elmplace, has not returned to work amid a nervous condition, while Perry O Leary, 63, Elm Street Marlboro, James A. Hart, 55, Commonwealth Ave, and Edward P. O Neil, 49, Commonwealth Ave, West Concord, suffered collapses but are recovering at home. All four are held in high regard by officials.
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Concord
Reformatory
William F. McNally
Elmplace
Perry O'Leary
Elm Street
Marlboro
Ike McNally
James A. Hart
Commonwealth Ave
Edward P. O'Neil
Commonwealth Avenue
West Concord
Hart
O’neil
Whi
O'Neil
O’leary O’neil
Odd Fellows Hall
Thoreau Society Holds Birthday Meeting in Concord
The 1952 National Thoreau Society gathering occurs Saturday July 12 at Kirst Parish church Concord. President Dr Raymond Adams presides with speakers Prof William Thorp and Miss Edyth Walker. A Dutch Treat luncheon follows at Thoreau farm. Tours and music including Ives Concord Sonata accompany the day. Public welcome.
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National Thoreau Society
Henry David Thoreau
Kirst
Raymond Adams
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Wiliam Thorp
Princeton University
Thoreau
Edyth Walker
Western North Carolina Teachers College
Thoreau Farm
Caleb H. Wheeler
Ives
Wallace B. Conant
O Grady Asks Retirement At Reformatory
West Concord reports Deputy Superintendent John J O Grady Jr 55 announces retirement after 29 years at the reformatory. No successor named yet as Superintendent Edward S Brennan notes past service and signals gradual departure. O Grady is married with two sons Patrolman John W O Grady and Sgt Robert O Grady mentioned.
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West Concord
John C. Dolan
John J.o’grady
Em Street
O’grady
Reformatory
Edward S.grennan
Dolan
John W. O’grady
Conford
Robert O’gracy
U. S. Air Force
Urlough
Candidate from Reading Files for Middlesex Registry of Deeds
New candidate from Reading announces his bid for Middlesex Registry of Deeds. He has served 32 years in the registry and seeks to succeed retiring Albert T. Gutheim. Harris grew up in Littleton. His southern district includes 44 cities and towns.
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Reading
Office of Registry of Deeds
Middlesex County
Albert T. Gutheim
Harris
Littleton
Concord
One Way to Stop Spending Says Bridgeport Post
The Bridgeport Conn Post quotes a bold warning that only removing the spenders can curb excess. The line emphasizes fiscal restraint and accountability in public finances.
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Bridgeport
Conn
New Head of Reformatory Takes Over in Concord
Edward S. Grennan was named the new local superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory in West Concord succeeding Col. John C. Dolan, who retired after 27 years. Grennan, 47, comes from Norfolk Prison Colony with five sons and plans to relocate his family to West Concord.
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West Concord
Massachusetts Reformatory
Edward S. Grennan
Norfolk
John C. Dolan
Grennan
Col. Dolan
Dolan
Edward W. Sheehan
Sergt
Marshall J. Witherell
Concord Police
Concord
Brook
Georgetown Uni
St. Mary’s High School
Edward, Jr
Kevin
Brian
Richard
Neil
Frank
Outdoor card party and food sale at West Concord
Concord Our Lady Help of Christians C D A announces an outdoor card party and food sale at Mrs. Carl Rundgren's home 1 Old Bridge road West Concord on Saturday afternoon July 19 at 2 30 o'clock. The public is welcome rain or shine refreshments will be available.
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Cc. D. A
Concord — Court
Our Lady Help of Christians
Carl Rundgren
Old Bridge Road
West Concord
Concord Post Office Receives New Parcel Post Truck
Concord postmaster Edward J. McCaffrey announced the local office has received another parcel post truck to handle a growing delivery workload. The addition aims to speed handling and improve service for residents and businesses.
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Concord
Edward J. McCaffrey
Tough Measures Enacted After Week of Prison Riots at Reformatory
At the Massachusetts reformatory in West Concord tensions peaked during a week of incidents linked to a riot by 38 inmates. By July 1 nearly 690 prisoners faced stern actions as Col. John C. Dolan assumed command and Gov. Dever ordered firm controls. Guards and inmates clashed over liberties while investigations by Col. Maxwell B. Grossman continued and hospital staff saw resignations and reassignments.
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Massachusetts Reformatory
Col
John C. Dolan
Paul A. Dever
Edward S. Grennan
Res
Keane
State House
Jo Enh W. Powers
Roxbury
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