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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1947

Page

8

Veterans Administration Framingham reports June benefits activity

B Johnson VA Contact says 716 veterans in Framingham received assistance and information in June. 266 applications for benefits including pension, on the job training, hospitalization, and reinstatement were prepared. Reinstatement can range from 1000 to 10000 dollars in increments of 500, aiding those who fail medical exams. VA drive notes 6800 veterans in Boston Region reinstated over 36.28 million in lapsed policies.

B. Johnson Veterans Administration Framingham Im Memorial Am Miums Johnson Boston

Bedford Woman Celebrates 76th Birthday With Luncheon Bridge

Mrs Jennie B Gammon of North road marked her 76th birthday with a luncheon bridge at her daughter Mrs Harold I Quellinton's home. Attendees included Mrs John R Comely Mrs John Copp and Mrs May Reynolds. Mrs E Grove Smith of Fitchsdale avenue received a shower of cards at the 1940 club lawn party hosted by Mrs Edwin F Qua on Springs road. Luncheon followed by cards. Card winners were Mrs Emory Gault and Mrs Lyndon S Perkins. Baseball games on the schedule list Weston Lexington Lincoln and Waverly at respective home fields.

Jennie B. Gammon North Road Harold I. Qellinton John R. Comely John Copp May Reynolds E. Grove Smith Fitchsdale Avenue Lawnarty Reid Edwin F. Qua Springs Road Emory Gault Lyndon S. Perkins Weston Lexington Lincoln

Whist Party Saturday at St. Michael's Bedford Road

A whist party is planned Saturday at noon at St. Michael's Church on Great Road. If weather allows, cards will be played on the lawn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McArdle. Mrs. Bren and Mrs. William are on the organizing committee.

Bedford Os Sanoon St. Michael’s Chu Prea Great Road den McArdle William &. Bren

Masciarelli Jewelry Co Expands with Two Stores

Maynard George Masciarelli operates two Clinton and Maynard jewelry shops offering on site watch repair and in store service. The stores feature True Merit jewelry radio and home goods. New Mexico UNM students pay only 40 per semester in tuition vs 140 for out of state students.

High St Tel Maynard Clinton True Merit George Masciarelli Masciarelli Jewelry Co High Street Main Street New Mexico University of New Mexico

List of Ladies Named in Local Social Notices

A roster of women including Mrs. J. Hart Dick Mrs. Thomas Donnelan Mrs. Vincent Fay Mrs. Nicholas Genetti Mrs. James Martines Mrs. Frank Marines Mrs. John McGann Miss Catherine McGrath Mrs. Charles F. Murray Mrs. David Pickman s. Joseph Proctor Mrs. Joseph Rogers Mrs. Charles Siekama Mrs. James Stimson and Mrs. Paul Sullivan appears in a society column.

Nan J. Hart Dick Thomas Donnelan Vincent Fay Nicholas Genetti James Martines Frank Marines John McGann Catherine McGrath David Pickman S. Joseph Proctor Joseph Rogers Charles Siekama James Stimson Paul Sullivan

Local Social News Recaps Travel and Visits

Mr and Mrs F Warren Lamb and daughter return from a visit with Hedera Hazlett Cumberland Maine Mrs Paul Sullivan Hillside avenue visits daughter in Danvers Miss Mary Whelan Anthony street visits Miss Mabel Christensen in Washington DC former Sunset road resident worked in Washington Christensen now in Washington D C Mrs Jennie B Gammon North road returns from Webster visit Mrs George L Goulding Old Billerica road entertaining Mrs Oscar Rengo Elizabeth Goulding Phoenix Arizona Mrs Lillian Stewart Springs road stays in Buck Falls Pennsylvania for several months John Adams Old Billerica road vacations in Florida with friends

F. Warren Lamboureaux South Street Hedera Hazlett Cumberland Maine Mary Whelan Anthony Tead Mabel. Christensen Washington, D. C Christensen Sunset Roads Washington George L. Goulding Old Billerica Road Oscar Rengo Elizabeth Goulding Phoenix Arizona

Liquor Tax Revenues Decline Across Massachusetts

Massachusetts liquor tax receipts for the first four months of the year fall about 25 percent from the prior year, with national liquor usage down roughly 30 percent in the same period. The trend threatens state old age assistance funding as taxes fund related costs.

State House Boston Massachusetts

Local families on vacation and visiting relatives

Mr and Mrs Edwin F Qua of Springs Road host granddaughter Faith Foss for a vacation. Miss Vilet Dubois a Bedford School teacher vacations at Hampton Beach. Misses Mary and Katherine Cullinan of Elm Street travel to Hull Mass for two weeks. Mrs Florence French of Hancock Street visits sister in Clinton Conn. Mr and Mrs Nehimiah Cole of Newfoundland visit son Horatio Cole on Hancock Street for three weeks. Mrs William H Henderson of School Avenue hosts niece Miss Marjorie Ayer of Carlisle for a week. Mrs Jack Miller and son Rich ard of Greensboro NC and Miss Ruth V Ryan arrive at the Ryan home and plan to stay.

Edwin F. Qua Springs Road Faith Foss Eeeee Mary Katherine Cullinan Elm ‘Street Hull, Mass Mrs Nehimiah Cole Newfoundland Horatio Cole Hancock Street William H. Henderson School Avenue Marjorie Ayer Carlisle Jack Miller Richard Greensboro N. C Ruth V. Ryan Ryan Home

Bedford Notes and Personal News Arrivals

Town residents share updates on travel and vacations. Mr Miller joins in September. Mr and Mrs Clark return from Vermont trip. Ruth V Ryan resumes Boston work. Paul B Gilman enjoys a Bedford vacation and honeymoon. Mr and Mrs Power spend two weeks at Manpton Beach. John H Condon Jr mourns his mother. Ernest Hamilton registers at Camp Sachem Boy Scout camp with other Bedford boys.

Paul B. Gilman Bedford Center Market Ernest Hamilton South Street Camp Sachem Bedford

Turtle date carved by Wareham man found at Marion

An 83 year old Wareham man admitted he carved the date 1877 and his initials on a turtle shell when he was 13. The shell was found by a Marion woman near the garden where Mrs. Chester Vose lives. The report notes an electric knife sharpener with a guide is equipped nearby.

Marion Mass Wareham Nathan E. Bourne Chester Vose

Bedford Grange July Meeting at Town Hall Game Night

The Bedford Grange holds its July meeting at the Town Hall on Monday evening July 28. Members are asked to bring their own refreshments and drinks will be served. Charles P. Engalegarat of the local hardware store is on a motor trip west returning via Canada. Rev. William E. Mack will guest pastor at the Hancock Congregational church Sunday, with Rev. Howard Pomeroy occupying the pulpit at the Bedford Church of Christ.

Bedford Grange Charles P. Engalegarat Canada William E. Mack Church of Christ Hancock Congregational Church Bedford Church of Christ Howard Pomeroy Jamaica Plain

Fire Destroys Two Car Garage in Billerica

Bedford reports a Chelmsford road blaze that crossed town lines burned a two car garage in Billerica. Fire crews arrived with alarms sounded by passing motorists finding no one at home and the garage burned to the ground.

Bedford Chelmsford Billerica

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