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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
3
Voters approve a $524,757 town budget after a session, keeping the tax rate unchanged. Major appropriations include Education 232,178 highways 33,868 welfare 33,600 public safety 59,221 health 19,105 and general government 17,262 with other allocations for buildings, libraries, cemeteries and debt service.
Mr and Mrs Edward South Atton and Mrs John E are sent on the U S S to Naples Italy for a voyage home. They complete their journey by air to New York City as Mr Marsh is noted in connection with the Embassy of the Ay.
A fragment of a St Patrick Day verse laments rituals and pride in Ireland with mentions of shamrocks and green attire. The text hints at festive customs and communal celebration without providing a full narrative.
Concord Roger C. Fenn, retired recreation commission chairman, was feted at a private dinner in Howard Johnsons dining room by seven of nine commission members and his wife. After dinner he received a scroll inscribed by the members and two bird books. Fenn devoted 15 years to the commission, nine as chairman.
Two West Concord graduates from Concord High School class of 1954 received nursing caps at exercises held at Newton-Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. Elizabeth Gault, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Gault of 208 Elm Street, and Margaret Ware, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Ware of 17 Grove Street, West Concord.
The Rodettes of the Maynard Rod & Gun Club held their regular monthly meeting at the Club House. After the business session, refreshments were served from a buffet with a St Patrick's Day theme. Pauline Luoto led the committee assisted by Mary Sokolowski Margie Tetreault and Bernadette Bubnowicz. Games and prizes followed and a social hour concluded the gathering.
The navy battleships assigned the arbitrary designation BB are built to defeat the most powerful enemy ship that could venture to sea.
Ruth Barbara Stiles daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert R Stiles married John Alan Swenson son of Mr and Mrs Paul E Swenson Worcester at Union Evangelical Church The bride wore silk taffeta with a bouffant skirt and French illusion veil A cascade of white carnations and stephanotis adorned her bouquet Bridesmaids included Marjorie Weissinger and Linda Swenson A reception followed in the church vestry They plan to reside in San Antonio Texas where the groom is stationed with the Air Force
Mrs Rhoda Safford Farrar 65 of 45 Maple Street West Acton died after a long illness. Born in Dukinfield England October 17 1889 she lived here 31 years and was widow of James A Farrar who died May 14 1951. Survived by sons James Farrar West Concord and John Farrar West Acton. Funeral at MacRae Funeral Home Concord with Rev Robert H Barber. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery West Acton.
An individual employed as an engineering aide at United Aircraft Corporation, details limited to role title and employer.
Parents and friends filled Rose Hawthorne School Auditorium for the play Kathleen the Maid of Malitorney produced by the high school. Elementary pupils contributed with several numbers. Opening chorus by Grade 5 followed by Little Irish Sweethearts by Grade 6 with Blaise McArdle as soloist.
Acton Center Woman's Club held Guest Night after a pot luck supper hosted by Mrs. Ernest Magoon. President Mrs. Gerald Hollis greeted attendees as Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris Jr. of Liverton spoke on Clever Those Scandinavians. An art display led by Mrs. Hayward Houghton and Miss Carol Spalding featured awarded prizes.
Acknowledgments go to Mrs. Dorohhy Shaffer teacher of speech and dramatics Mrs. Doris Daley Mrs. Cathy Seiker for time and suggestions Miss Kinneen assistant dancing teacher Beverly Gallagher stage manager Florence Peachey student director.
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