Emerson Hospital Aid Society Deep Roots in Concord 1924
The Emerson Hospital in Concord traces its history to 1912 and the Emerson Hospital Aid Society formed with Ruth F. Brooks as first president. Since 1924 the auxiliary has given the hospital more than a quarter million dollars, with over 5,000 volunteer hours in 1954 for non professional services across linen, supply, cafe, reception and more.
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Hospital
N.E. Deaconess Association
Emerson Hospital of
Concord
Emerson Hospital Aid Society
Emerson Hospital Auxiliary
Ruth F. Brooks
Auxiliary
Aid Society
George Walker
Prof Snider Dies at Home in Lincoln
Lincoln Professor Joseph L. Snider long time Harvard Business School faculty member died last Friday at his Weston Road home after a long illness. Born in Uniontown Pennsylvania he came to Lincoln 23 years ago and was active as author and conference organizer. He leaves Greta Snider three daughters one son two grandsons two sisters and a brother. Memorial services were held Monday at the White Church with Rev Charles M Styren officiating.
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Lincoln
Joseph L. Snider
Harvard Business School
Weston Road
Harvard
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Amherst
Greta
Wood) Snider
Ando
White Church
Charles M. Styren
Concord parish supper and party at First Parish vestry
A parish supper and party will be held at the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church on Friday March 11 at 6 30. Gilbert Merrill of the Museum of Science Boston will entertain. Reservations are handled by Miss Alice Lee.
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First Parish Unitarian Church
Gilbert Merrill
The
Museum of Science
Boston
Alice Lee
Repentance the First Step Sermon at Trinitarian Church
At Trinitarian Congregational Church on Sunday March 6 Rev. Robert H Barber preached a Lenten sermon titled Repentance the First Step as part of the series The Wisdom of Christ.
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
Robert H. Barber
Christ
Bedford corrections correct voter count and local notes
Bedford corrections note 116 new voters added to the list, not 16 as printed. They report births at 12 Curve Street, naming Douglas. Other items include a spring breakfast plan at St Michael's Church, a school principal appointment and July 15 start, a town hall hearing tonight on by law articles, warrants posted for 68 articles, a soldier’s separation from the U S Army, church sermon at First Parish Unitarian, and a Bedford PTA meeting tonight at the school auditorium.
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Bedford
Board of Sewer Commissioners
New Officers of Circle Elected at South Acton Meeting
New officers were chosen at the Ladies Social Circle monthly gathering at the Community Unitarian Church last week at Dorothy Hyde's home. Elected were President Kaith Fawcett, Vice President Bertha Deane, Treasurer Gladys Hollis, and Secretary Bertha Lowden. A silver tea in the church vestry this week will feature slides by Mrs. Robert Bond on Gardens and Flowers.
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South Acton
Community Universalist Church
Dorothy Hyde
Kaith Fawcett
Bertha Deane
Gladys Hollis
Bertha Lowden
Robert Bond
Acton Notes: Riverside Sermons and Minstrel Show
Acton residents return from Florida trips as Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw preaches on Abide in Me at Acton Center Congregational Church. West Acton Minstrels, directed by Charles M. Davis, plan their annual show Friday and Saturday at the West Acton Woman's Clubhouse with Essie Reynolds handling tickets. Lincoln couple John Lothrop settle in Acton. Rev. Ronald H. Noble preaches Rivers of Living Water at West Acton Baptist Church. Acton Junior High Fellowship met at Acton Center Congregational Church with Mrs. Grimshaw on Meaning of Lent. West Acton Baptist guests attended.
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Eric W. Grimshaw
Acton Center Congregational Church
South Acton ‘Minstrels
Charles M. Davis
West Acton Woman's Clubhouse
Essie Reynolds
West Acton Baptist Church
Ronald H. Noble
Acton Junior High
Regular Meeting Of Edwards-Quimby Post In Acton
A regular meeting of Edwards-Quimby Post A S No 284 was held at the South Acton Fire Station Monday evening led by Commander Stanley A Nedza. Routine business was conducted and a collation served. Members will attend the county council meeting next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Edwards-Quimby
A. S. No. 284
Stanley A. Nedza
Heart Association Directs Millions to Heart Disease Research
Since 1948 the American Heart Association and affiliates have channeled more than eight million dollars into research for control and prevention of heart diseases.
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American Heart Association
Coming Events of The Week At Concord
A condensed schedule for Concord notes weekly gatherings. Key events include West Concord P T A at Harvey Wheeler School, Company H drill at the State Armory, DeMolay and Girl Scout functions, Holy Name Society, and a Kathleen play at Rose Hawthorne School. Also listed are town and club meetings at various venues through Wednesday.
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Concord
West Concord
Harvey Wheeler School
State Armory
Masonic Temple
Scout House
Carlisle Selectmen Elect Roy V. Cann Chairman
The Carlisle Board of Selectmen named Roy V. Cann of Acton road chairman for a fourth term. Everett F. Lanham of Concord street was elected clerk in his first term. Alonzo B. Reed of Westford street was appointed the third member. The next meeting is Tuesday March 15 at Gleason Public Library.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Board of Selectmen
Roy V. Cann
Acton Road
Everett F. Lanham
Concord Street
Newcomer
Alonzo B. Reed
Westford Street
Gleason Public Library
C D A Supper Meeting Noted By West Concord Council
C D A supper was held at Church Hall after the event. Mrs Flora Clyne, grand regent, presided over the business session. A report on the recent 26th birthday party was noted and plans for spring meetings were discussed.
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West Corncord—Court
Helo of Christians
Church Hall
Flora Clyne
Requiem for James Derby in Concord
James Derby died last Wednesday at his home 46 Lexington road after a brief illness. He was 95 turning 96 on January 29, born in Ireland and had lived in Concord 13 years, previously in Cambridge over 50 years where he worked for estates. Survived by daughter Mrs. Michael Finigan and son Thomas J. Derby, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home then a requiem Mass at St Bernard's Church followed by interment at Cambridge Cemetery.
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Concord
James Derby
Lexington Road
Ireland
Cambridge
St. Peter’s Holy Name Society
St. Bernard’s Holy Name Society
Michael
Mary) Finigan
Thomas J. Derby
Belmont
St. Bernard’s Church
Cambridge Cemetery
Acton Junior Class Paper Drive Plan Follows Dance
Acton juniors sponsor a dance The Derry Go Round featuring Allen Derry of WORL Boston in Blanchard Hall from 830 to 1130 p m They announce a two day paper drive March 12 and 13 proceeds to aid the Washington Trinity Fund Townspeople urged to bring newspapers and magazines to clear winter accumulations
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Acton
Allen Derry
Worl
Boston
Blanchard Hall
Washington Trin
Mrs Herter to Speak to Framingham Girl Scouts
Mrs Christian Herter honorary First Lady of Scouting in Massachusetts will address Framingham Natick Marlboro Cochituate Sudbury Wayland Medway and Southboro Girl Scouts at the Mam moth 48rd party Saturday March 12 at the Cinema Theatre Shoppers World Framingham. Bay Path and Natick Councils join for a joint birthday celebration with films and a cake from Jordan Marsh.
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Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Cinema
Shoppers World
Framingham
Natick
Marlboro
Cochituate
Sudbury
Wayland
Medway
Southboro
Bay Path Council
Natick Council
Cinema Theatre
Jordan Marsh
Requiem for Frank Palma at Our Lady's Church
Frank Palma 63 a retired laborer died after a long illness. Born in Italy he lived in West Concord 40 years. Survived by wife Caroline Lambetti now deceased three sons Donald Salvator John Palma West Concord. three daughters Katherine Patericky Maynard Lena Tiano West Concord Margie Massarilli Maynard. brother Samuel Palma Maynard. eight grandchildren. Services from Dee Funeral Home Tuesday followed by a requiem high mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church burial in St Bernard's cemetery.
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West Concord
Frank Palma
Water Street
Italy
Caroline Lambetti
Donald L. Palma
Salvator
Palma
Forge Village
John Palma
Katherine Patericky
Maynard
Lena Tiano
Margie Massarilli
Samuel Palma
Dee Funeral Home
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Fe A Mills Dies After Long Illness at Emerson Hospital
South Acton Elmore A Mills age 67 died last Friday at Emerson Hospital after a long illness. He previously worked as a master mechanic for the American Woolen Company in Maynard. Survived by his wife Corn Baral and four sisters. Funeral held at Fowler Funeral Home Maynard with Rev. Robert K. Jones officiating. Interment in Windersville Cemetery East Windsor Connecticut.
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South Acton
Elmore A. Mills
Central Street
Emerson Hospital
Connecticut
Maynard
American Woolen Company
Fayette Lodge
Rockville
Walden Royal Arch
Concord
Magdalene
O.E.S
Knights of Pythias
Corn Baral
Abby B. Mills
Forestville
Frances Anwyll
Buffalo
New York
Mary Vandal
North Chelmsford
Clara Lathrop
Marion
Gertrude Beatson
Bristol
Fowler Funeral Home
Robert K. Jones
Maynard Methodist Church
Windersville Cemetery
East Windsor
H N Society to Hear About Welfare Work
West Concord Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians plans an 8:30 mass on Sunday March 13 followed by a business meeting and collation in the downstairs hall President Alexander F MacEachern presiding Daniel Cronin deputy welfare agent of Boston will speak on The Welfare State All men of the parish are welcome and urged to attend in a body
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West Concord
Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians
Alexander F. MacEachern
Daniel Cronin
Boston
Rainbow Planning Initiation at Concord Assembly No 53
Concord Rainbow Assembly No 53 held a Saturday meeting at the Masonic Temple with Worthy Advisor Dorothy Fiske presiding. A "Game Night" followed with refreshments. Initiation planned for the next meeting on March 19. An April 2 business meeting will be followed by a military whist party and food sale.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Dorothy Fiske
Auxiliary meeting of North Acton Legion held at Doris Linscott home
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion met last night at Mrs. Doris Linscott’s Great Road home in North Acton. Mrs. Kay Nedza presided with co hostesses Mrs. Jane Kiley and other members in attendance.
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Acton
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Doris Linscott
Great Road
North Acton
Kay Nedza
Jane Kiley
St Patrick's Night Party Planned at Town Hall
Acton plans a St Patrick's night party at the Town Hall on Thursday March 17 hosted by St Elizabeth's Church. The event opens at 8 pm with whist in the lower hall and dancing upstairs to music by the Jones Boys of Lowell. Refreshments provided. Committee includes Chairman John F Mc Laughlin George Roche Margaret Bayer and others.
Smarc Meeting With Dr. Berenberg
Dr William Berenberg pediatrician at Children's Medical Center Boston will speak on Common Causes of Brain Damage in Childhood at the South Middlesex Association for Retarded Children Inc meeting Monday March 14 at 8 p m Natick Federal Savings and Loan Auditorium Natick The group invites all to attend and considers the topic highly important for parents and prospective parents
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William Berenberg
Children’s Medical Center
Boston
South Middlesex Association For Retarded Children, Inc
Natick Federal Savings and Loan Association
Natick
Berenberg
Concord Seventh Annual Spring Fashion Show at Vestry
The Concord Seventh annual Spring Fashion Show sponsored by the Woman's Parish Association of the First Parish Universal Church will be held in the vestry on Wednesday March 23 at 2 15 pm. Participating shops include Tweed Shop Apparel Shop the Eve Shop and hats from the Madhatter. Tickets available from Mrs Edward B Caiger at Concord 136. Further details to be announced.
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Concord
Woman’s Parish Association
First Parish Unitarian Church
Edward B. Caiger
Concord 136
DeMolay Plans Boston YMCA Swim and Conference
Concord DeMolay Chanter meets at 7 PM at Masonic Temple with David LeBallister presiding. After a short meeting members proceed to the Boston YMCA for an evening swim. On March 19 they attend a full-day jurisdiction conference at Boston University where a new master councillor is to be elected.
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Concord
Concord DeMolay Chanter
Masonic Temple
David LeBallister
Boston Y.M.C.A
Concord Chanter
Boston University
George Hodgman
Mrs Barber Receives Tea at College Book Fair
Concord author and Mrs Elsie Oakes Barber is guest of honor at Concord-Lasell Junior College Auburndale tea during the second annual book fair held March 8 and 9 for students faculty and friends. Tea hosted by Mrs Raymond C Wass wife of the president occurred Monday.
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Concord — Lasell Junior College
Auburndale
Elsie Oakes Barber
Concord
Robert H. Barber
Raymond C. Wass
Concord Woman Is 90 Years Old
Mrs Lilla A Frost Cutler of Hubbard Street Concord celebrates her 90th birthday milestone. She has lived in Concord since marriage to Frank E Cutler a former local grocer who died four years ago. A dinner party at the 1775 House in Lexington was planned to note the occasion.
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Utler
Concord
Concerg Ryan Graduates as Engineer at Fort Belvoir
Ryan, 21, graduates as an engineer at Fort Belvoir amid celebrations. The ceremony honors military and civilian engineers, with attendees noting his service and academic achievement.
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Ryan
Fort Belvoir
Davis Grand Of Bedford Family Notice
A family notice from Bedford references Mrs Sherman and her daughter, a February birth, and the Davis couple. It notes Sincoli as employed and mentions Prescott L. and a related master. The fragmentary text confirms a domestic acknowledgment within the Bedford area.
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Bedford
Sherman A
Vis
Davis
Read
Sincoli
Pany. Gra Master
Bedfo Prescott L
Community Meeting and Auction Announced in Concord Area
A mid term meeting is planned for Concord with a tea and supper at Leonard Derby Street Benson. The next gathering is set for 5 o clock at West Cem Wheeler. An auction of barrels will be held and local events include a Girl Scout gathering and a school ticket notice.
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Willow
Leonard
Derby Street
Benson
West Cemnesday
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Charles Emerson
New England Deaconess Association
Prof. Snider
Maurice McWalter
Main Street
Nancy
St. Stephens College
Missouri
Franklin R. Johnson
Thoreau Street
Rebecca Ridgway
Johnson
Hope Gray Lord
Alexander MacArthur
Curve Street
Douglas
Mission Rosary Circle
St. Michael's Church
Edward H. Gillespie
Dighton High School
Bedford Junior Senior
Ruth Webber
Roderick MacLean
Roderick D. MacLean
Hartford Street
U. S. Army
Canal Zone
First Parish Unitarian
David C. Pohl
Louis H. Smith
Bedford P. T. A
Korea
Walter A. Stevens
Concord Road
Florida
John Lothrop
Bedford Road
Maynard, Massachusetts
Holy Name Society
Our Lady’s Church
Kathleen
Rose Hawthorne School
Concord Woman’s Club
Corinthian Lodge
Concord Chorus
Concord Grange
Peter Bulkeley
of C
Monument Hall
Rotary Club
Howard Johnson’s
Robert W. White
Veterans Building
Selectmen Select
Cann
Hudson
L A.G.V.A. Act
Mrs. Herter
Our Lady's
H. N. Society
RED Cross
U. S
ST. Patrick’s
SMARC
Dr. Bereanberg
Boston Ymca
Richi
Girl Se
Girl Scout
Vance
Hawthorne
Ste Lexington
Old Co
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