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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
2
Medville L. Clarke, vice president of Middlesex County Bank, is on a two week vacation with Mrs. Clarke. They are enjoying time in New Hampshire and Maine.
Mr and Mrs Lindsey Smith of Nasan Street have completed a vacation at Lake Winnepesaukee New Hampshire and left last Saturday for York Beach Maine to stay for two weeks.
Mrs Edith Downey of Middlesex Bank departs last Saturday with her small daughter Lynne and her parents from South Acton on a trans Atlantic flight to Norway. The group plans to be away about a month and Edith is seen off by bank colleagues who present a beige leather handbag as a farewell gift.
Virginia Holly of Summer street is vacationing in Virginia. Her mother Mrs. Mabel Holly is at Amherst enjoying a vacation away from home.
Mr and Mrs James Allan and family of Parker Street have returned from a two week vacation at Plum Island with the family noting a pleasant trip and plans for resuming routine after their seaside visit.
Mr and Mrs Howard King and their family spent the fourth of July week at their camp in Maifie enjoying a quiet holiday together with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Leo Comeau of Concord street are on a week long vacation and are currently visiting Plum Island.
Emma Harker celebrated her 89th birthday with a family gathering on July 3 at her Nason residence. Relatives joined in a small party to honor the milestone.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Richards of Wall Court travel with their three children Annmarie and Ernie for a week's stay at Lake Winnepesaukee New Hampshire describing a pleasant family holiday with time spent boating and sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones and Mrs Adelaide Sims returned from North Hero Vermont where they visited Ralph Sims who runs a motel and restaurant there.
Rev Orville D Allens of Riverside Congregational Church Haverhill has accepted the call to the pastorate of Union Congregational Church beginning September 1.
Mr and Mrs Richard Stetson sold their home at 106 Summer Street and moved to Nashua New Hampshire. Raymond Connors and Harold Holappa returned from a four week motor trip to Mexico.
Miss Barbara Ann Thompson of Great Road returned Monday from a two week vacation in Canada.
Mrs Agnes Rizzo of Great Road underwent a major operation last week at Baker Memorial Hospital in Boston to treat a serious health condition.
Corp. William Freeman of Fort Myers Virginia visits his parents Mr and Mrs William E Freeman on Waltham Street.
Al Scoop Viola, a former local football standout, spends time with his mother Mrs. Josephine Viola at Harriman Court during a visit back home.
Mrs Victor E Peppard of 10 Newton Drive visits her sister Mrs Walter H Hadley at Laurel Park in Northampton for a summer stay.
Mrs Leonard Farrell and her daughter Pamela of Hillside Street have returned from a visit to New York City with no incidents reported.
Miss Natalie Goodwin flew into Winchester Virginia last Wednesday after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Goodwin of Summer Street.
Wahe Boyajian of the Boyd Studio of Music Mainstreet will attend the National Association of Music Merchants annual convention at the Palmer House Chicago July 18 to 21.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Rogers of Columbia South Carolina visited their son Harry and family at 7 Lincoln Street. They shopped at Shoppers World Bingham toured Cape Ann worshiped at Cathedral of the Pines Rindge New Hampshire and toured Mt Monadnock region.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Swain of Tampa Florida vacationed with their son Calvin Swain and his family at 256 Great Road The Swain families attended the wedding of Franklin Swain in New York City Calvin Swain served as best man Calvin attended a cookout with the Rogers Swains and John Paakkis at the Paakkis home on Gleasondale Road Stow Sunday evening
Mr and Mrs Stanley Giuta of Garfield Street flew from Logan Airport to Mt Holly New Jersey to visit their daughter son in law Edward O Neil and their granddaughter Mr O Neil works at the Navy Air Force Base at McGuire Field On return they stopped in New York City and Stamford Connecticut.
Regis College Alumnae Association presents an Alfonso program on Monday August 15 at Cohasset's South Shore Music Circus. Victor Herbert's Sweethearts will be performed for Regis students alumnae and guests. Mrs William F O'Hara of Jamaica Plain serves as night chairman.
Maynard United Co-op Society announces scholarships funded by Robert A. Reid III and the Lafigilles to help children aged 8 to 12 attend Casop Day Camp at Vose Pond from August 1 to 12. Scholarships cover most costs based on need. applications due by July 25 at the Co-op, Maynard.
Miss Joyce Baudreau and Miss Rose Terrasi of Maynard travel by car to San Diego California visiting key sites en route. Baudreau will summer with sister Mrs William Shields and Terrasi with her parents. They plan to return for fall teaching duties.
Visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Donald M Peppard of Wyandotte Michigan and their three sons Donald Jr Andrew and David have toured Newton Drive in Newton and will visit Northampton to see Mrs Walter H Hadley and Prof and Mrs Murray B Peppard of Amherst College. They were entertained in West Acton Concord Lexington Watertown Sudbury Natick and Stow and will stop at Buffalo and Niagara Falls on the return trip.
Two winners were announced at the Co op branch store at 7 Waltham Street in Maynard. George Brayden and Alex Kulevich won first and second prizes worth five dollars and two fifty respectively, with the final awards to be made that evening at 8 p.m.
Four room apartment with one bath for rent at 18 Brooks. Heat and hot water included. Monthly rent set at 75 dollars. Contact Maynard 418M for details.
Maynard Mrs Dorothy Mori son of Lake Boone Hudson and John J Ingham Jr of West Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Myrna Jean Ingham to Richard Donald Pacy son of Mr and Mrs James Pacy Sr Taylor Street Littleton. Miss Ingham attended Maynard and Acton Schools and graduated from Acton High School on June 17. Mr Pacy attended Littleton Schools and is a Korean Veteran. He is now employed by Bridgewaye Inn Humarock Beach Marsfield. No date has been set for the wedding.
The Maynard Community Band joins a North Sudbury parade on Sunday July 17 at 10 AM. The march begins at the 117 House and goes to Visocchi's chapel via Mossman road. A Boston band also participates as the St John DiBaptiste Society of Boston sponsors the annual event. Band members without transport should gather at Bancroft School by 9 30.
A whist party to benefit St. Bridget's CYO is set for Tuesday night July 19 at 8 o'clock in the K of C Hall. Prizes include a door prize. Organizers Bernie Johnston Elizabeth Mershon and Margaret Brooks welcome donations and ticket purchases.
The Maynard exchange plans a modern dial system and visits customers to install dial instruments. Residence customers may have additional phones with waived connection charges during the visit. New numbers will use the universal plan with the central office name Twilight and five digits.
GOOD PROPHET Boston In 1927 Suffolk University class prophet Richard L Gottlieb predicted John Bernard Hynes would become mayor of Boston. Hynes already served two terms and announced a bid for a third term.
Maynard resident Harry A. Chase died at age 83 after a long illness at his Chandler Street home last Friday. He was born in Maynard, worked as a wool sorter for the American Woolen Company, and is survived by daughter Helen McWalter of Maynard and son Harry R. Chase. Funeral services were held Saturday at Fowler Funeral Home with Rev. Norman McLean officiating. Burial followed in Glenwood Cemetery.
Maynard announces the engagement of Priscilla Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Lawson of Stow to Frank George Veracka son of Mr and Mrs Frank Veracka of 16 Boeske Avenue He attended Stow and Maynard schools and she works as secretary for Nashoba Drafting and Blueprint Service He is self employed
Professor Dallas W. Smythe of the University of Illinois told the 50th annual Advertising Federation of America meeting that the bulk of American industry will be automated within the next two decades. He stressed efficiency gains and the need for adaptation to rapid technological change.
Maynard is sending 50 delegates from its Jehovahs Witnesses congregation to an assembly at Yankee Stadium New York from July 20 to 24. Acting minister F G Cooper will lead the group and notes the gathering is part of a world sweeping series of Christian conventions. He cites 1953 international minister gathering at Yankee Stadium drawing 165,829 from 97 lands and hopes this year’s attendance will double. Also included is lawn advice from University of Illinois specialists on crabgrass control recommending lawns not be cut below two and a half inches.
Opportunity to earn real money selling top grade awnings jalousies and windows. Wideawake firm will show you how to succeed in a direct sales role with full time potential.
Town of Maynard Massachusetts issues legal notice from the Board of Appeals. Public notice outlines hearings and deadlines for appeal or compliance actions.
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