Community Groups Hear Speakers Across Concord Area
The March meeting of the Women’s Union at Trinitarian Congregational church featured guest Seaton Manning of the Urban League after a business session. Birth announced for a son to Lieut and Mrs Walter Edward Stanley, Coffeyville Kansas, March 1. Zonta Club and Wells A Hall Memorial forum held in Concord high school. Fenn School headmaster Roger Carlisle Fenn chaired. Middlesex County Club Farm Agent Georges E Erickson spoke on soil preparation for the Victory Garden. Corinthian Lodge A F & A M met with Worshipful Master Leighton presiding. Old Concord Chapter D A R hosted March 4 event. Rita Coyne to attend state convention March 21. Concord Lions Club to sponsor Easter Monday dance April 10 at the Veterans Building to aid the folder fund for servicemen.
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Woman’s Union
The
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Seaton Manning
Urban League
Aagot A. Baggesen
Lient
Walter Edward Stanley
U.S. Army Air Corps
Coffeyville
Kansas
Stanley
Gene MacRae
Austin D. MacRae
Concord
Bedford
Wells A. Hall
Concord High School
Roger Carlisle Fenn
Fenn School
Georges E. Erickson
Middlesex County Club
Walthampe Gardens
Thie City
Victory Garden
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Merton J. Leighton
Tsone Parser Lodge
Waltham
Old Concord
D.A.R
George Upton
D.A. R
Rita Coyne
D.A R. Good ‘Itizenship
Chapiter
Concord Lions ‘Club
Veterans
Littleton Farmers ‘Swing Band
Hospital Patient Census And Feb. 1944 Totals
Hospital records show 221 largest and 44 smallest patient counts. February 1944 admits reached 25 with 93 discharges. Daily averages are listed as 484s and 85.2 for February 1933 in the damaged text.
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Cver
Concords 40 year plan outlined by Arnold Arboretum notes
Fragmentary notes reference an Arnold Arboretum influenced plan for Concord spanning 1942 to 1943. The text hints at civic and cultural planning, extension work, and town development discussions. Details are garbled but suggest early conceptions of a long term municipal program.
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Concord
Arnold Arboretum
Concord’s
Becom B
Engagement announced between Concord couple and Phyllis Tower
Mr. and Mrs. George H pomere announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Phyllis L Tower to Robert Sones son of Mr. and Mrs taré Hall Chepachet R I. Miss Tower works with Middlesex County Extension Service. The wedding is planned for next month in Seattle.
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George H. Pomere
Nalaton
Phyllis L. Tower
Robert Sones
Hall
U. S.army
Chepachet
Tower
Fhe
Middlesex County Extension
Xesroint Saachinitt
Concord couple marks 2nd wedding anniversary
A Concord couple at 2 Fielding Street celebrates their 2nd wedding anniversary on March 15. They have two sons, Robert J. Lawson serving in the U S Army Air Corps and Raad P. Lawson in the U S Coast Guard.
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Robert. P
Fielding Street
Hartard
Connecticut
Service
Robert J. Lawson
U.S. Army ‘Air Corps
Raad P. Lawson
U. S. Coast
Chicken Every Sunday to Open in Plymouth Theatre Run
Hollywood writers Julius and Philip Epstein bring Chicken Every Sunday to the Plymouth Theatre for a two week pre Broadway run starting March 20 with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays. The cast features Mary Philips Rhys Williams and others led by director Lester Vail with Howard Bay sets. Book sales top 50000 while rights bids from major film companies flow in ahead of a Boston and New York Henry Miller Theatre opening on April 5.
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Hollywood
Ace
Julius J
Philip G. Epstein
Plymouth Theatre
Edward Oss
Screen
Frank H. Thomas
Katherine Squire
Hugh Thomas
Jean Gillespie
David McKay
Jean Dale
Roy Fant
Bleming Ward
Ethele Remey
Raymond van Sicle
Diana Rivers
Tina Valenti
Austin Coughlin
Carolyn Hummel
Wyrley Birch
Martin Skapik
Guy Stockwell
Viola
Dean
Lester Vail
Broadway
Theatre Guild
Howard Bay
Times Square
Boston
New York
Henry Miller Theatre
Sudbury Town Election Flags Behind the Scenes
Last week’s Sudbury town election saw 60 votes cast amid a tight race for town offices.incumbent Town Treasurer Charles J Raymond and challenger Lloyd Lovering each drew strong support while Gohlke lost his seat on the School Committee after nine years on the board. The contest included a rare planning board contest and a non paying tree warden race.
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Sudbury
Neual
Franciso Gettigan
Tal
Charles J. Raymond
McGettigan
Harlan
H. Rogers
Clifton F. Giles
Lloyd Lovering
Lovering
Parker Oviatt
Abel Cutting
David Baldwin
Arthur White
George H. Goh
Alfred Gardner
Gohlke
Cambridge
Landslide Victory for Mr Gardner in Outlook Vote
The vote produced a landslide win for Mr Gardner, reflecting a strong public tilt and decisive support. The result signals broad backing amid a charged outlook period.
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Gardner
Hazel Rollins at Melrose Sanatorium Visit
Mrs Hazel M Rollins is spending a few days at the Melrose Sanatorium and expected to return home on Candy Hill next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M. Rollins
Melrose Sanatorium
Candy Hill
Local Socials and Health Notes From Reading and Boston
Social items report a dinner at Reading hosted by Captain and Mrs Paul Hartsson in honor of Captain Hartison on furlough from Airborne Infantry. Boston luncheon at Women's City Club reunites Mexico tour group led by Miss Gertrude M Halleran. Mrs Robert Bowen notes her recovery in California with plans to return home. Arthur Sam Hudson stationed at Sampson New York reports Navy service. Voter caution urges residents to ensure name is on primary rolls.
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Charles S H. “Ways
Philip McL. Way
Charles C. Ways
Paul H .Hartsson
Reading
Gisner
Harison
Robert Bowen
Lamesa
California
Arthur
Sam Hudson
Navy Service
Sampson
New, York
Goda man Society To Hold March Meeting
The Goda man Society announces its annual meeting set for March 20 in the Lower Town Hall and urges maximum attendance. The newsletter for Armed Services members has generated strong interest, with several responses from servicemen about fellow members and event updates. Garden Club members seek Flower Show tickets for the Boston event next week as new features attract attention.
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Godaman Society
Armed Services
Garden Club
Boston
Theodore Mayet
Acton Woman's Club bids farewell to Richard Peterson
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at the Acton Woman's Club to bid farewell to Richard Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs Nar Peterson, as he departs for military duty. The next Women’s Church Aid meeting at Center Congregational Church will be March 23 at 10:00 a.m. An all day sewing session for Cotton Valley School Alabama relief, with a covered dish lunch, will follow a devotion led by Mrs Hollowell and a business meeting led by Mrs Foster.
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Actoh Woman’s Club
Richard Peterson
Tnar Peterson
Nagog Hill Road
Peterson
Women’s Church Aid
Center ‘Congregational Church
Cotton Valley
Alabame
Ernest Washburn
Elwin‘ Hollowell
Thomas Foster
Military Whist Planned by Acton PTA Benefit
Acton Parent and Teacher Association sponsors a Military Whist event on Thursday evening April 13 at Blanchard Hall to raise funds for a Behoaretiy nd. Committee members include Richard Deane chair E. Clayton Steeves prize keeper Allen G. Moody cards Mrs Clayton Steeves refreshments Goldthwaite tickets Allen Moody Mrs Waldo Flint Mrs Ichard Deane J Henry an. Tickets go on sale soon via school children or any committee member.
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Acton, Parent and Teacher Association
Blanchard Hall
Mere Neekened Behoaretiy Nd
Richard Deane
E. Clayton Steeves
Allen G. Moody
Clayton Steeves
P Goldthwaite
Allen Moody
Waldo Flint
Ichard Deane
J. Henry An
Acton Team Falls in Opening Round Clash
Acton High School coached by Dick B. Ford exits after a loss to Conant High School of New Hampshire. The Acton squad, once favored, is eliminated in a decisive early round at Concord.
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Acton
Dick B.ford
Acton High School
Annie
Conant
Ee Hampshire
St. Bernard’s
Concord
Acton School Notes Highlight Field Trip and Operetta
Mrs Henry Chamberlin led a North Acton High School class field trip to Lowell General Hospital and Fort Devens last Saturday. About 50 attended the operetta Patty Sue’s Birthday Party at West Adenary School directed by K Yeremian with Grace Nan as Miss alle Feehan and Lyde ells. strong performances and band numbers praised.
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Henry
Chamberlin
North Acton
Acton
Lowell General Hospital
Fort Devens
Amberlin
Henry Ien
Allen Christofferson
Howard Reed
Pb Cook
Miriam Pinethto
Saience Lorraine Ballard
Barbara Barry
Audrey Terrell
Evelyn Collins
Nancy Christofferson
Helen Christofferson
Lorraine Rennie
Alice Higgins
Doris Penney
Ruth
Nancy Durkin
Theresa Curley
Barbara Clemence
Barbara Reed
Alice Wetherbee
Patty
Sue
West Adentary School
Wesnenton
NM 8
K. Yeremian
Téa¢Hera
Grace Nan
Alle Feehan
Betty Lee
King Cole
Mary Learmonth
Carroll
Festus
Old King Cole
Von
Flag Waves On Mead's Hill West Acton
Poem reflects on a hilltop flag in West Acton amid historical wars. The speaker recalls farmhouses, brave soldiers, and distant battles while honoring the flag’s enduring presence above the town.
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Mead’s Hill
West Acton
Concord News Briefs Include Blood Drive and Local Events
Mrs Thomas Flint seeks blood donors in Concord and invites town residents to call 606-3 to schedule donations. Maurice McWalter attended a North Middlesex County Polls Association meeting in Groton. Mrs Arthur Megurn and Mrs Mary Brady reportedly recover from a South Acton auto accident. Mr and Mrs Edward Byrne announce a son born March 10. Whist winners at a Legion party included Mrs Arthur Berry and Jean Bartolmea. A whist party and St Josephs Mission fundraiser are planned in Lincoln and Concord communities. The King’s Daughters meet March 7 at First Parish vestry with hosts Mrs J Edward Holt and Mrs E Payson True.
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Thomas Flint
Simon Willard- Read
Maurice: McWalter
Concord
Middlesex
Groton
Arthur. Berry
Jean Bartolmea
John J. Op
Spiheswee
West Aeles
Legion
King's
J. Edward Holt
E. Payson
Concord State Guard notes laud new officer Bowse
Concord Fourth Company congratulates Ar chie L Bowse on his March 2 commission as 2d Lieutenant. The notes record his three years as sergeant and top sergeant, with praise for his competence, and mention a regimental approval pending after examinations. A company supper at the Armory featured venison stew and dessert, with acknowledgments to Capt Pratt and the Dairy’s storage.
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Concord
Archié L. Bowse
Liz Bowse
Walfred A. Berg
C.D
Stuart Allen
Maine
Capt. Pratt
Jocker
Fred Whitcomb
Rothwell
Russian inspired garden opens March 18 at Horticultural Hall
The March 18 to March 25 Spring Flower Show features a Russian themed garden staged by Peter J Mezitt of the Nurseries. Eduatt Mezitt designed the garden with an icon and samovar accents, aiming to evoke authentic Russian character despite wartime conflict.
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Ottally
Russia
Tioe
Peter J. Mezitt
Ane
Eduatt
Landse I
Cornell ‘University
Mezitt
Salem
Eblle
Borowski
Local Notes on Visitors and Health Updates
Mae Beery from Ull, Mrs. Jefferson Fell of D Vt visiting her parents and Mrs. Fred Gue road. Robert Fuller, stationed at his boot Italian fe fie ia. Henry Baxter of Springs, 1 ya improving after his recent illness.
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Jefferson Fell
Fred Gue
Robert Fuller
Scuee
Henry Baxter
Springs
Ghost Speaker Visits Odd Fellows Hall
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event at Odd Fellows hall with a speaker connected to a member named Brogerts and Mrs. in attendance while a student from Hand has ties to the proceedings.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Handa
Brogerts
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