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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

13

Miss Elizabeth Boyce Weds Earl Harrington in Wethersfield

Miss Elizabeth Anne Boyce daughter of Mr and Mrs Maniey B Boyce of Old Sudbury road married Earl Conan Harrington son of Mrs Earl M Harrington and the late Mr Harrington at St Josephs Cathedral in Wethersfield Connecticut The ceremony was by Walter F Donahue pastor at 3 30 PM The bride wore a floor length white nylon satin gown with lace trim and a Juliet cap veil Her attendant Miss Mary Alice Boyce wore white organdy The best man was Frank C Anders and ushers included Manley B Boyce 2nd and Theodore Chapel The couple plan a home in Wethersfield after a trip to the Cape The bride is a Concord High School and Simmons College graduate and a home economics teacher The groom works as an accountant in Hartford.

Lincoln Elizabeth Anne Boyce Maniey B. Boyce Old Sudbury Road Earl Conan Harrington Earl M. Har- Turpick Har- Tington Wehersfield Connecticut Walter F. Donahue St. Joseph’s Caureen Princess Ines Juliet Mary Alice Boyce Washington, D.C Frank C. Anders Wethersfield Southincolm Vruae Ana Sneodore Chapel

Middlesex Farmer Twilight Sessions Draw Crowds

Concord reports the Middlesex County Extension Service twilight meetings remain popular with farmers. About twenty gatherings have hosted over 50 attendees on orchards markets and dairy farms with University of Massachusetts specialists and county agents presenting demonstrations of pest control weed management and new cultural practices.

Concord Middlesex County Extension Service Middlesex County J. T. Brown County Extension Service Extension Service University of Massachusetts Brown Max G. Fultz Francis G. Mentzer, Jr

Acton Selectmen Set Meeting and Parish Recap

The Acton Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday July 24 at 7 30 PM in Town Hall with Chairman Leo C Cunningham presiding. The Acton Lions Club plans a cookout with Concord and Littleton Lions at Ray Harris home North Acton next month. Sunday marked Communion Sunday at St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton. Parish reunion and cookout planning at St Elizabeth with co chairs John F McLaughlin and Raymond Vorce. Lottie Reynolds car on Central Street West Acton was stolen last Wednesday evening and recovered the same night by West Concord state police. juveniles blamed and to be prosecuted.

Acton Board of Selectmen Leo C. Cunningham Acton Concord Littleton Ray Harris North Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Parish of St. Elizabeth's John F., McLaughlin Raymond Vorce Lottie Reynolds Central Street West Concord

Bedford-Uplands 33acre site sold at auction

Dorothy Cleaves sold the 33acre Bedford Uplands site on Old Billerca road to Sebastian W. Olivo of Waltham. The Boston auction conducted by Sidney J. Sheinfeld had Olivo top the bid at $42,000, with Atty. Philip Dowst representing the seller.

Bedford Uplands Old Billerica Road Dorothy Cleaves Sebastian W. Olivo Waltham Sidney J. Sheinfeld Boston Olivo Atty Philip Dowst Celler

South Acton Woman Stella White Dies at 76

Mrs Stella M Dyson White 76 of Main Street South Acton died at her home Thursday evening. Funeral held Sunday at Twombly Funeral Home Maynard with Rev Albert Gabriel officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery Maynard. Survived by husband Harold W White and brother Charles E Dyson of Maynard.

South Acton Stella M. (Dyson) White Main Street W. A. Twombly Maynard Albert Gabriel St. George’s Episcopal Church Glenwood Cemetery George Dyson Mary (Chalmers) Dyson Harold W. White Charles E. Dyson

Carlisle Moves Forward on Elementary School and Bridge

Work continues on the six room elementary school on Spalding park land by a Tyngs borough contractor with a projected cost of 194334 dollars and expected fall occupancy. Separately a new cement Route 27 bridge over the Concord River between Bedford and Carlisle also aims for fall completion. The town plans July 25 fire drill led by Chief Waldo D. Wilson. Mrs. Jay Fiske presides Carlisle Historical Society with fall meetings at Gleason Library. Renovations at Gleason Public Library proceed as voted. Mrs. Francis H. Dutton leads Carlisle Congregation Ladies Circle and Mrs. James A. Patch heads the Woman's Branch Alliance at First Religious Society.

Tyngsborough Spalding Park School Street Route 27 Concord River Bedford Carlisle Jay Fiske Lowell Road Carlisle Historical Society Gleason Library Francis H. Dutton Woman’s Branch Alliance First Religious Society James A. Patch Bedford Road

Culinary Institute grads all secure jobs in 1969 class

New Haven based Culinary Institute of America reports all 156 graduates this year went directly into employment.

New Haven Conn Culinary Institute of America

Floor stocks tax forms ready soon in Boston

Floor stocks of merchandise and equipment held on July 1 are subject to the new highway program taxes. Form 2265 will be available at the Boston IRS district office with a filing deadline October 15 along with payments using Form 720 for the third quarter of 1956.

Boston Internal Revenue Service Frank J. Cavanagh Eisenhower Congress Secretary of Commerce United States Inc Ncluding Aviation Iternal Revenue Service District Ca 7 Vanagh Cavanagh

Fallout Drift Seen As Key Civil Defense Issue In 1950 Exercise

Article discusses fallout drift as a major concern for Operation Alert 1950 training. It notes prompt fallout mapping from 176 target cities, shelter and evacuation planning, and protections for farms and livestock. FCDA, ODM, and DOD lead with U.S. Weather Bureau wind analyses to guide decisions.

Civil Defense Federal Civil Defense Administration Office of Defense Mobilization FCDA U. S. Weather Bureau

Cars Collide on Route 7 Leads to Court Appearances

Two out of state drivers faced Concord District Court after a Route 7 collision in Acton last Thursday. Virginia H Scales of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Roger Baril of Pawtucket Rhode Island were cited for licensing and registration issues respectively. Damages were $809 for Scales and $300 for Baril. both vehicles were towed. Fatrolman David Scribner investigated. bail forfeited when court appearances were missed.

Acton Pike Concord Virginia H. Scales Key Largo Lane Fort Lauderdale Florida Roger Baril Summer Street Pawtucket Rhode Island Hosmer Street Scales Baril Fatrolman David Scribner Seales Concord Court

Bedford Citation for General Maude Distinguised Service Medal

Bedford Massachusetts is acknowledged for Raymond C Maude’s award of the Distinguished Service Medal. The citation notes his exceptionally meritorious service as Commander Air Force Cambridge Research Center at Hanscom Field from 18 March 1953 to 31 July 1956. It praises his managerial ability technical knowledge diplomacy and leadership in uniting personnel and capabilities into a powerful scientific asset for the Air Force.

Bedford Raymond C. Maude United States Air Force Cambridge Research Center Laurence G. Hanscom Massachusetts

Neighborhood Fence Styles Cut Down Garden Nuisance

Designers present fence options to stop marauding pets and children from wrecking gardens. Low three to four foot fences in cedar or fir with frames of 2x4s deter intruders. Styles include louvered, basket weave, pickets, or solid boards, with cedar posts preferred for longevity and weathered or stained finishes. Fences reduce gardener stress and protect plants.

Requiem for Mrs Donahue at Bedford

Bedford obituary for Theresa J Hague Donahue 31 of 11 Hill Road died after a two year illness at Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge wife of James C Donahue motor transport foreman Hanscom AFB Bedford born Brooklyn NY September 24 1924 former secretary at Bernard School WAVERLEY charter member and past secretary D A V Arlington survived by mother Agnes Hague Staten Island brother Edward Hague Staten Island sister Agnes Dyal Clarksville Tennessee funeral from McCarthy Memorial Home in Hingham with requiem at St Michael’s Bedford Interment Shawheen Cemetery Bedford

Bedford Theresa J. (Hague) Donahue Hill Road Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge James C. Donahue Hanscom Air Force Base Brooklyn New York Thedford D.A. V. Arlington B’ernard School Waverley Agnes Hague Staten Island Edward Hague Agnes’ Dyal Clarksville Tennessee McCarthy Memorial

Achievement Day honors by Middlesex 4-H club members

First annual Achievement Day for Massachusetts 4-H members was July 9 at the University of Massachusetts. Over 25 Middlesex youths took part in demonstrations in agriculture and home economics. Top honors went to Fred Kula for talent, Leland Walker for poultry foods, and Patricia Jones as dress revue first alternate. Others won blue ribbons in dairy judging, tractor driving, and related events.

Concord Massachusetts 4-H Club University of Massachusetts Middlesex County James W. Dayton Massachusetts Extension Service Fred Kula Woburn Liberace Chicago Leland Walker Ashby Massachusetts Syracuse Patricia Jones Lexington Elizabeth Farmer Pepperell Poultry Foods William Pckard Paul Daley Westford William Williams Chelmsford

Howes Elected Chapter Head of Arthritis Foundation

Kenneth Howes Jr a 32 year old Framingham trust officer and Harvard graduate was elected president of the Massachusetts Chapter Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation. He lives at 918 Grove Street Framingham and has four children. L Roy Hawes of Sudbury chairs the Sudbury Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter.

Boston Bank Harvard Massachusetts Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Kenneth Howes, Jr Grove Street Framingham Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Co L. Roy Hawes Sudbury Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation

Inside Job Follows Burglary Theory in Willimantic

Clarence R. Noel reported a broken shop window in Willimantic Connecticut discovered at dawn. Police determined the cause was an exploding fire inside the building, not burglars, revealing an inside job scenario.

Maynard Lions Club Formed With Concord Backing

A Maynard Lions Club meeting and supper was held at Carbone's Twin Trees Restaurant with Concord Lions sponsoring. Attending were Rudolph W. Currier and other District 33K officers including Stephen A. Kidder Daniel Malone James Damato and James Goddard. Malone spoke on Lionism’s community value as the club aims for full strength in months ahead.

Maynard New Maynard Lions Club Concord Lions Carbone Twin Trees Rudolph W. Currier Concord Club Maynard Club Concord Leonard E. Rae Stephen A. Kidder West Medford Daniel T. Malone Plainville James Damato Wrentham James Goddard Somerville P.D.G. Malone Harry Greg Kidder Maynard Rem Alo Itg Fu Frank Bolger Lust Concord Y Cur Jer

Lions Elect International President John L Stickley

John L Stickley of Charlotte North Carolina has been elected International President at Lions International 39th annual convention in Miami Florida. Lions International counts 542828 members 12334 clubs in 75 countries as the world’s largest service club organization.

John L. Stickley Charlotte North Carolina Lions International Miami Florida

Food Hints for Homemakers Picnic Guidance

Concord article offers simple budget friendly picnic ideas. Emphasizes seasonal produce watermelon peaches bananas and vegetables like carrots cabbage potatoes and lettuce. Suggests meats frankfurts hamburg patties broilers and fryers plus foil wrapped onion and potato slices. Recommends buying perishables near use and including greens protein bread starch dessert and milk or fruit drink.

Concord Marion DeRoche Middlesex County Extension Service

Jensens Welcome Their First Child in Sidney

The community learns of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jensen formerly of Shirley Wilkie in Sidney Nebraska on July 11. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wilkie of Carlisle and Mr. and Mrs. Soren C. Jensen of Sidney, with great-grandmother Mrs. Herbert A. Lee of East Street Carlisle.

Carlisle Robert Jensen Shirley Wilkie Sidney Nebraska Juyl William A. Wilkie Soren C. Jensen Herbert A. Lee East Street

Rotary club notes and attendance at Concord meeting

The Concord Rotary Club reports attendance by members including Kennedy, Row Jr., Charles Martin, John F, Glenn Simm, Deckert, May Bursaw, Acton Henry Hart, and John Lyman with makeups by Percy Ske, Duston, George A. R Erickson, Hal at Mayn East Hart, and others. Other names include Lexington, Framingham, Dearborn, and Robt Ward.

Concord P Kennedy Row Jr Charles Martin John Robt Lexington Fred T. Boytland Kennedy Tin Donovan

Boy Dies After Heart Surgery At Local Hospital

A Lexington boy, identified as Michael, died after heart surgery at Westview Hospital. His parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Wagner and his maternal family live in Lexington with relatives from Bedford and Ford.

Bedford Lexington Westview Ralpford Wagner Marjorie

Unclear OCR Fragment Notes Personal Records

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Acton Nielsen Hill road residence anniversary and Arlington Eric. appears to be damaged local personal notice with unreadable names and dates. No clear event or full entities to summarize.

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Elizabeth Boyce Lincoln Bride Wethersfield, Connecticut Thru County Carrollyn Williams Ft. Barry Calif Logal Waldo D. Wilson Gleason Public Library Carroll I. Lord N.Y Fort Huachuca Ariz Army Sign Corps Alabaster, Mich Gen. Maude Mrs. Donahue Hanscom Foreman Middlesex Howes Joe Maynard Lions Lions Elect International President Jensens Mann Nielsen Resité Hill Road Ths Tington Eric Arling
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