Town Notes Converse on Local Events and Dates
Readers review March anniversaries and events across Concord and West Concord. Topics include Girl Scout Week, a planned cafeteria at a new West Concord school, Catholic school openings, a wedding anniversary, town meetings, safety fairs, parish and civic schedules, and local civic planning such as the town manager proposal and new Route 126 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New York
New England
Concord
West Concort
Archbishop Cushing
Diocesari School
Pratt Estate
Fat Pratt
Harold Cabot
Pratt
Roythwood Miles
Central
Dtréey
West Concord
Matty
Frost
Sudbury
Pat Peterson
Concord Clothing Company
Concord School
P. Tige
Winslow J. Damon
Scone
West Meee
Harvard
Yale
Herman Hickman
Péahedd
Walker
Abbott
Plarn
Telco
Emerson Hospital
Commonwealth Avenue
West Cantora
Bedford
Acton
Maynard
Miessings
Lexington
Rotary Jis
Concord Lions Glib
Concord Club
Franklin
Laurence Petersen
Walter Stevens
Robert Woodbine
Bill Tuttle
Company H
Concord High
Hyattsville
St. Patrick's Day
Local Residents Attend Bridal Shower in Forge Wilthige
Concord residents gathered at the Abbot Worsted Clubhouse in Forge Wilthige for a bridal shower honoring Miss Maria Kelly, who will wed Thomas W. Gower Jr. on April 14 at St Catherine's Church Graniteville. Local attendees included Mrs Richard Sullivan and Mrs Thomas J alV among others.
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Concord
Maria Kelly
Forge Wilthige
Kelly
Thomas W. Gower, Jr
St. Catherine's Church
Graniteville
Shertnee
Richard ‘Sullivan
Thomas J. A lV
James R. Blackburne
Joan Gowet
John Dundas Sr and Two Women Named Ward and Gower
John Dundas Sr. is listed alongside Miss Binitia Ward and Mrs. Francis Gower in a brief social note. The item records attendees or participants with these surnames in a likely local event.
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John’ Dundas
Binitia Ward
Francis Gower
Bedford Girl Scouts Host Open House at Emerson Hospital
Bedford Girl Scouts attended the Open House at Emerson Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Several scouts have previously helped as aides at the hospital in Concord, with guides including Phyllis Havestein Louise Aléeni Roberta Capone Jane Isner Alice Farrington Beverly Smith Deborah Venoitt Joan Watson Alice Winchenbaugh and Jane Winchenbaugh.
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Igr
Bedford
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Phyllis. Havestein
Louise Aléeni
Roberta’ Capone
Jane Isner
Alice Farrington
Beverly Smith
Deborah Venoitt
Joan Atson
Alice Winchenbaugh
Jane ‘Winchenbaugh
Rural telephone program allocates funds for farmer co operatives
The rural telephone program allocates 78 031000 to 61 borrower entities for 21 408 miles of line and 74 585 subscribers in the first year. Texas leads in loans with 4 704000 for 8 869 miles and 16461 subscribers. Minnesota, Louisiana, New Mexico, Iowa, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah, and Alabama follow. Funds support 20 farmer co operatives and 41 commercial companies. Competition for 1952 funding may shrink due to material shortages and limited credits, with about 14 million available for 1952 from a 30 million pool.
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State of Texas
Minnnesota
Louisiana
Iowa
Georgia
Mississippi
Nort Carolina
Utah
Alabamd
Rural Electrification Administration
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
House Returns to Separate Appropriations Process
A coalition vote 31 to 18 in the house appropriations committee overturned chair Rep. Clarence Cannon of Missouri and rejected the single package appropriation bill. The move aims to restore separate measures for government expenses and weakens central control by eliminating subcommittee chairs.
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Cary
Mietber
House Appropriations Committee
House
Cldrence Cannon
Missouri
Arid
Navy Dental Corps and Marines History Sketch
A fragmented account traces dental corps roles from 1901 to World War II, noting officer counts, rank establishments, and the evolution of medical gear in service. It mentions Walter D. and American Marine history, with figures on dental staff and naval officers during 1944 and earlier eras.
Dispersal Plan Reference Near Washington and Church for Sale
The text discusses dispersal of agency offices within 20 miles of Washington and hints at possible bombing of the capital. It notes a modern brick church edifice and rectory in the 4600 block of 18th Street N W has carried a for sale sign for about two years.
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Washington
Jefferson Memorial
Ba Wa
18Th Street
N. W
FPC reports rising revenues for natural gas companies
The Federal Power Commission notes November operating revenue of 11,219,004 for major gas firms, up 24.9 percent from last year, with gas sales to consumers rising 12.2 percent. For the year ending November 9, net income reached 160,022,049, up 32.4 percent, as regulatory and political topics swirl amid the wartime trade fair and Korea tensions.
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Truman
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Death of Mrs. Sarah J. Whitcomb in Worcester
Mrs. Sarah J. Wells Whitcomb, 76, widow of Clifford G. Whitcomb, died Saturday at a Worcester rest home after four long illnesses. Born in England, she lived many years in Stow before moving to Worcester about a year ago. Survived by son William M. Perry of Florida, one grandchild, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Merrill Funeral Home in Worcester with Rev. Hollis M. Bartlett officiating. interment in Brookside Cemetery, Stow. Arrangements by Edward L. Merrill and Sons.
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Stow
Sarah J
Wells
Whitcom
Clifford’ G. Whitcomb
Worcester
Cambridge Street
William. M. Perry
Florida
Merrill Funeral Home
Pleasant Street
Hollis M. Bartlett
Lakeview Congregational Church
Martin J. Tierney
Brookside Cemetery
Edward L. Merrill and Sons
Easter Seal Drive Reaches Half Way
Concord reports the Easter Seal campaign at its halfway point with two weeks left to reach a $292,000 goal. Chairwoman Mrs. Edward L. Logan warns that without a spurt in donations, services for disabled children may be delayed for a second year.
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Concord
Edward L. Logan
Whore Family Enter Bowling Tournament in Spokane
Ten bowlers named Martens entered a newspaper sponsored bowling tournament in Spokane. They are all related with father John J. and his nine sons aged 17 to 28.
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Spokane
Wash
Martens
John J
Local clubs and events listing for Concord area week
A weekly community diary lists meetings and activities in Concord and West Concord. Highlights include LO F meets at Odd Fellows hall Thursday 8 pm, H M N G drill at State Armory, Friday church events and Pilate Daughter show, Scouts jamboree, St Patrick party, and Holy Thursday and Good Friday observances across local churches.
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Concord Lodge
Lo.o.f
Odd Fellows Hall
H. M.N.G
State Armory
Church ‘Hall
Our Lady’s Church
Church Hall
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Roy
Scout Jansboree
Concord
West Goncord
Concord Rotary Club
Howard Johnson
West Concord
Concord Scout Event and Church Schedule Announced
Concord residents learn of a Scout event at the State Park this Saturday at 7 o'clock and a General Council meeting of the K of C next Tuesday March 20 at 8 in Monument Hall. Easter services are planned for Thursday and Friday with further details to follow.
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Concord Grange
Peter Bailk
Ley School
Concord Council
K. of C
Monument
Genoral Council
Monument Hall
Grand
James W. Powers
Next Ree
Enterprise
Bedford Adds Fifty-Eight New Voters To List
Bedford records fifty eight new voters since last registration. The list includes Karl Adier at Elm street and Raymond Ainsworth on Hill road, with names and street addresses across Bedford. A long roster notes residents on Lane Avenue, Springs Road, Woodland Road, Concord Road, Hill Road, and other streets, alongside the two Valiera families on Hancock Street.
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Bedford
Karl E. Adier
Elm Street
Raymond P. Ainsworth
Hill Road
Ernest E. Alger, Jr
Lane Avenue
Marion H. Alger
Elsie O. Andrews
Madawaska ‘Street
George’ R. Andrews
Madawaska’ Street
Dorothy R Bangs
Hartford Street
Louise J.béécy
Lois B. ‘Comley
Springs Road
Kathryn Daring
Harris C. Dexter
Brookeside
Barbara Dunn
Webber Avenue
Shirley Dunn
Edith M. Géddy
Margaret K. Hanlon
Houston Street
Dorothy M. Hemmingson
Fletcher Road
Walter E. Hemmingson
Fetcher Road
John J. Kelly
Concord Road
Alfred H. Kimball
Perham Road
Jane G. Kimball
Perhem Road
Alfred H. Kirton
Flin Street
Albert J. Klinge
Caribou Street
Anna Klinge
John Y. Lindberg
Badland Road
Frances E. ‘Loomis
Old Billerica Road
James MacDonald
Crescent Avenue
Gelroez Nesbit
Madawaska Street
Martha J. Nesbit
Mary E. Neville
Florence Eg. Nickerson
Masardis Street
Raymond L. Nickerson, Jr
Frederic R. Olsen
Pine Hill Road
Geneva Olsen
Joseph E. Perry
Isabella Shaw
Woodland Road
John T. Fr. Powers
Hillside Avenue
Barbara Powers
Sunset Road
Paul Powers
Marion R. Rivere
Hancock Street
Robert S. Ross
Perham Street
Ruth H. Ross
Marguerite A. Rossiter
William C. Rossiter
Celesté F. Smith
Winthrop Avenue
John Sosman
Old
Billerica Road
Mary J. Sosman
Old Billerica
Francis P. Valiera
Mildred G_ Valliera
Sudbury Members Recall 1812 and Ghent Treaty Tales
At the March 5 State Meeting of the U S Daughters of 1812 in Boston readers reviewed an item from state notebooks about the 1815 signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The talk included navy lore of the smoking lamp aboard the USS Constellation and memories of Armistice Day celebrations.
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Sudbury
U. S. Daughters of 1812
YWCA
Boston
Ghent
Madison
Octagon House
Washington
Charlestown Navy Yard
Emily M. Thompson
South Sudbury
Frank W. Morse
Needham
Fire Chief Extinguishes Hood Fire Before Crew Arrives
Chief Edwin Barber acted quickly after a fire alarm rang for a blaze under the hood of a car. He extinguished the fire himself before his firefighters reached the scene.
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U.P
Edwin Barber
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