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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
Puzzle fragment mentions Potter and a stay with a time span in 1944, May across weeks. No clear event, names, or places to firmly identify a news item. Unable to determine a definite headline and summary from the readable text.
The readable text shows a fragmented note about Elm Street and a proposed auction or sale. No clear events, dates, or individuals are legible enough to confirm specifics or identify organizations involved.
One of two inmates who fled the Massachusetts Reformatory farm on July 10, Wilfred J. Michaud, 35, of Lawrence, was captured Friday morning in the Westford swamp. He surrendered to Sergt. John Connell and was returned to the institution. His companion, Leonard Wadman, 29, of Ayer, remains at large. Michaud had prior escapes and faces new charges of escape. Police tied the break in to a burglary and theft at Graniteville home where jewelry and about $100 were stolen.
West Concord student Roberta Locke enjoys a three week break from duties with sister and family at Dennisport on the cape. She is a resident of Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain and is visiting Irving and Mrs Dunn.
June 1955 non building report notes a drop in new construction with detailed entries for dwellings garages additions and alterations. listed projects include residences on Commerford Road Sudbury Road Heaths Bridge Road and Lexington Road along with a Boston gas station and other structures totaling earlier figures of 73 400 for new residential 99 500 non residential and 87 700 for alterations.
Concord resident Peter Benton has been named chairman of the Back-Fens area for the 1956 Red Feather drive. He works in public relations at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance and will lead fund collections across five districts with a goal of 30 000, half from Boylston. Benton, a Browne Nichols and Boston University graduate, served in the U S Marine Corps in World War II. He and his wife have lived in Concord since October 1953 with their son Jeffrey.
Michigan hosts eleven thousand thirty seven lakes of ten acres or larger, a statewide count highlighting vast water resources and regional inland waterways.
National Guard unit Company H of Concord under Capt. Paul V. Dee leaves Fort Devens after training since July 9. About 200 guardsmen trained here for the first time in 21 years. Events included a promotion party, an NCO parade, and a battalion softball clash with Woburn. Governor's Day and Old Timers Day were observed with visitors expected.
West Concord Troop 13 members Roberta Moore and Susan Bascom, daughters of Mr and Mrs Fred Moore of 10 Harrington Avenue and Mr and Mrs Laur ence R Bascom of 10 Prairie Street, are vacationing at the Girl Scout camp Four Winds at Buzzards Bay.
Thoreau is named as a nominee again by the Thoreau Society in Concord at its annual meeting. His name appears on the ballot with potential election by electors meeting October 15 and results announced in November.
The Concord Free Public Library hosts a midsummer show of watercolors and pastels by William J. McQuade of Weymouth. The exhibit, opened last Saturday, runs through August 26 and highlights his self-taught, day‑as‑found approach with works such as Plymouth Street and Beach House, reflecting seasons from Boston to Florida coast.
In a special parish meeting the Trinitarian Congregationalist Church awarded the building contract for the new Christian education wing to Arthur F. Tibbetts and local Concord firm. Groundbreaking is planned Sunday July 24 after the 10:30 worship service with Tibbetts, architect Frank Owen, moderator Eliot R. Howard, pastor Rev. Robert H. Barber, and building committee chair Harl Aldrich taking part.
Police rescued two men who overturned in the Concord river near the Old North Bridge last Wednesday at 4 04 p m. They were stuck in mire and algae. officers used a rope to free them. The pair later recovered their boat but lost some supplies and equipment.
Advertisement seeks skilled male applicants for training as mechanics. No prior training required, but familiarity with engines and tools preferred. Program offers hands on instruction and placement assistance. Apply with brief resume and contact details.
Concord organizers Frank P. Coolidge Jr and Mrs. John P. Bunker announce a bloodmobile visit to Trinity Church on Elm Street August 2 from 1 30 to 7 00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the Red Cross Chapter office Emerson 9 2590.
Week at Rideout and Harvey Wheeler playgrounds featured 4-6 year olds coloring donkeys, clown puppets, movie outings, and baby picture contests won by Mary Sheehan and Rickie Doyle. Older groups played kickball, softball, and made party aprons while older boys built tooth brush holders and joined games with Emerson Playground. A Friday costume party awarded prizes to top performers. Whalom Park trips and crafts filled the week despite high temperatures.
Job opening for permanent positions with advancement possible. Refers to strong working conditions and growing company. Apply at Thompson Street Maynard area contact Bradley Container Gorp for details.
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