Two Painters Escaped Serious Injury In Concord
Two painters employed by Allan A Kennedy and Son were shaken but not seriously injured when a ladder gave way at the local insurance exchange on Monument Square last Friday. David Surrett 64 of Hubbard Street suffered a back impact and was kept for observation at Emerson hospital after the town ambulance transported him. James J Martin 36 of Bedford Street had a sprained thumb and later sought hospital examination. Patrolman Dolan investigated the incident and both men were insured.
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Concord
Allan A. Kennedy & Son
Monument Square
David Surrett
Hubbard Street
Billerica
Emerson Hospital
Thomas Tombeno
Howard Soberg
Jack K. Holmes
James J. Martin
Bedford Street
John C. Dolan
Concord Police
Funeral for A G Allen in Concord
Arthur G. Allen aged 51 of Hollywood Florida formerly of Concord died Tuesday March 9 in Hollywood. The funeral was held Friday at MacRae Funeral Home with burial in Sleepy Hollow. Survived by three brothers A Vaughan Allen Abbot Allen Gifford Allen and sister Mrs Ralph Adams plus several nieces and nephews.
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Concord
Arthur G. Allen
Hollywood
Florida
MacRae
Sleepy Hollow
Allen
Arlington
A. Vaughan Allen
Acton Center
Abbot Allen
Gifford Allen
Scouts Attend Camp Trip and Materials Drive
Concord Troop 49 under Scout Master Fred E. Oliver Sr plans a Camp Ted Waltham trip next weekend with both scouts and explorers. Joseph LeSage of Pack 49 aids in webelos advancement as helpers. The troop continues collecting metals and waste paper. anyone wishing to donate may call Concord 423 J.
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Concord
Troop 49
Fred E. Oliver
Camp Ted
Waltham
Joseph LeSage
Pack 49
Planting fruit trees and ornamentals for better growth
Extension notes advise planting fruit trees and deciduous shrubs in spring for strength and root establishment. Emphasizes the value of fibrous feeder roots, proper root to top balance, and larger root systems for yearling trees and balled plants to reduce transplant losses.
Miss Borden Named Alternate Delegate to NSA
Concord Miss Jane Borden daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Borden Great Meadows Road was elected an alternate delegate to the National Students Association. She is a Radcliffe College freshman active in the college athletic association.
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Concord
Jane Borden
Richard Borden
Great Meadows Road
National Students Association
Borden
Radcliffe College
College Athletic Association
Holy Name Society Plans May Communion Breakfast
West Concord members of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady Help of Christians Church attend 6:30 mass and receive communion. Father Rev. Lewis F. Kern leads. plans include a May communion breakfast and a memorial for Rev. John J. Scollan with processional crosses for Good Friday. Committees named. glancing bowling league report and Holy Thursday adoration discussed. Manuel Garcia leads the collation.
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West Concord
Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Charles H. Doyle
Lewis F. Kern
Pasor
John J. Scollan
Alexander F. MacEachern
Carbone’s
Boyle
James V. McMullen
Richard J. Loughlin
J. Francis Delvin
Walter R. Carew
Daniel F. Connors
MacEachern
Joseph M. Steinmann
Rudolph W. Currier
Manuel Garcia
United States strength seen as key to free world survival
Worcester Mass Sunday Telegram opinion notes that the productive power of the United States underpins the security and prosperity of a free world, arguing a free world cannot endure without American vitality.
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United States
Worcester
Mass
Sunday Telegram
Requiem for E. Acton Man Held Here
William Kavanaugh 70 carpenter died at home 283 Great Road East Acton. Funeral Monday Fowler Funeral Home Maynard with Requiem High Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton. Burial Woodlawn Acton Center. Born in Ireland he lived here 31 years unmarried. Sister Mrs Frances Baxter survives.
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East Acton
William Kavanaugh
Great Road
Fowler
Maynard
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
West Acton
Daniel F. Riordan
Ruth Kennedy
Elizabeth Saganich
Bertha Tucker
Lena Sexton
Woodlawn Cemetery
Acton Center
Ireland
Kavanaugh
Frances Baxter
Visit Delighted Sudbury Friends in Virgin Islands
The Herbert J Atkinsons of Elms Tree Farm return from Florida and the West Indies. In St Croix U S Virgin Islands they visit John S Colby and family who once resided in Sudbury and now own Cane Bay estate. The Caribbean climate fuels lush shrubs and colorful year round. The Colbys’ rehabilitated Danish houses overlook the sea with broad hillside views.
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Sudbury
Herbert J. Atkinsons
Elms Tree Farm
Hve
Floorida
West Indies
Caribbean
St. Croix
U. S. Virgin Islands
John S. Colby
Cane Bay
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Colby
Virgin Islands
Promotion Stuns Bridgeport Sergeant With Pay Cut
Bridgeport officer Worman Beardsworth rises to police sergeant but learns he must buy uniforms and will earn 45 cents less per week. The shift from plain clothes to uniformed rank brings a surprising pay reduction.
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Bridgeport, Conn
U.P
Worman Beardsworth
Proper Body Use in Home Tasks and Elevating Living Spaces
The article urges homemakers to maintain natural body alignment during chores to prevent fatigue and injury. It advocates using a workshop table as a flexible surface, clay tile wainscots for easy cleaning, and keeping frequently used utensils accessible. It stresses leg driven lifting, avoiding back strain, and using lowered clotheslines and racks to reduce reaching.
Snack Tray Inviting Feast Ideas For Gatherings
Practical party nosh ideas for appetizers and make-ahead snacks. Deviled ham pastries are shown with pastry and ham filling, baked quickly in a hot oven. The piece also suggests serving cheese dips and quick broiled snacks. A tip about preventing wallpaper marks is included.
Girl Scouts Birthday Observed With Diverse Program
Last Friday night in Concord the Girl Scouts observed their birthday with a program at the Girl Scout House. A capacity crowd of parents and friends attended as troops performed skits dances songs and readings.
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Concord
Girl Scout House
Patricia Traverse
Louise Magurn
Thomas W. McGrath
Juliette Low
Wesley Hague, Jr
Concord Girl Scout Council
Brownies
W Concord Girl to Wed Denver Architect in Summer
Mrs. John J. Gallagher of 10 Upland Road announces the engagement of Ruth H. Gallagher to Arthur H. Bush Jr. Ruth, a Concord High School and Radcliffe graduate, will marry Arthur, a Denver native who earned an architecture degree from Harvard Design School. The couple plans a summer wedding.
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Concord
Denver
West Concord
John J. Gallagher
Upland Road
Ruth H. Gallagher
Arthur H. Bush, Jr
Arthur H. Bush
Colorado
Miss Gallagher
Radcliffe College
University of Colorado
Harvard Graduate School of Design
McNallys Welcome Their First Child
Hartford Connecticut announces the birth of their first child a son born March 11 at St Francis Hospital formerly of this town Priscilla Pierce of Concord is the mother Grandparents are William F McNally Sr Elm Place Ralph T Pierce Commonwealth Ave West Concord Father is a Korean veteran Cleaning spinach tips noted with salt in wash water.
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West Concord
William F. McNally
Hartford
Connecticut
St. Francis Hospital
McNally
Priscilla Pierce
Concord
Elmplace
Ralph T. Pierce
Commonwealth Avenue
Thorpes Note 55¢ Wedding Anniversary Observed
Concord Mr. and Mrs. Emil O. Thorpe, of 12 Monument Street, marked their 55th wedding anniversary. Married March 16, 1899 in Concord, Elise Beckvold Thorpe is the former, with son Everett and grandson Clark. Mr. Thorpe, soon 82, runs a local fish market after 38 years as a special police officer. Both natives of Norway.
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Concord
Emil O. Thorpe
Monument Street
Ole O. Thorpe
Thorpe
Congregational Church
Norway
Regional School Plans Discussed At PTA Session
At the Proutly Memorial Gymnasium the March PTA meeting featured a panel from the Nagoga Regional School District Committee led by Chairman Aaron Marcus. Supt. Edwin J. Harriman and Supt. Whitman Pearson of Acton served as advisors, with S. W. Haynes Architects of Fitchburg present, hired last December to design a school for Littleton and Acton pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Proutly Memorial Gymnasium
Nagoga Regional
Aaron Marcus
Edwin J. Harriman
Whitman Pearson
Acton
S. W. Haynes
Fitchburg
America Would Build Coal Wall From Last Year Output
A historical note claims the year coal production could form a wall 22 feet high and ten feet thick around the United States. The image illustrates vast coal output and national scale resource estimates.
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America
United States
PTA Meeting Recalls West Cone Ration Discussion
The July PTA gathering at West Cone discussed district rationing with Miriam C. Freund and John J. McGrail among the speakers. The high school president spoke, and Grade 5 singers performed.
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P.T.A
Harvey Whitim
Miriam C. Freund
John J. O'¢ McGrail
Oi High School
Boston Benefit Show Sets Proceeds for City Arts
A committee led by Boston figure Scott promotes a one man show fundraiser on a Wednesday in April to support local arts causes with all proceeds to be donated to the Boston Museum.
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Boston
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U. S
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Caracas
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Theo. Green
R. I
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Finland
Helsinki
Manny
Hudson
H.N. Society
E. Acton
Arthur Radford
Walter Bedell Smith
Senate
Girl Scouts
Brownies of
Stephen L. Smith
John W. Boynton
Rappi i. Milliken
Lorette
Thorpes
Mats
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