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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

3

Maynard Social Roundup Highlights Ongoing Visits and Events

Fred Sims returns from Florida while Rudolph Aho and son Dicky plan Florida vacation. J J Ledgard returns from Miami this week. Renault Sweeney and Mrs. Eenery of Baltimore visit, granted extra days due to storm. St Johns Lutheran to hold smorgasbord March 24 from 5 to 8 pm. Maynard whist party moves to Elks Hall tonight and Selub meeting set for March 27.

Renault Sweeney Eenery Baltimore Marynd Sweeney Swy Mr. and Iren Dodge Wask‘ham Maynard Elks Hall Bering Selub

Croft Land Sold on Concord Street

The 14 acres of land on Concord Street owned by Frank Croft of Concord were passed to Phillip Johnson of Sudbury last week. Harold A. Ledyard was the local realtor handling the sale.

Croft Maynard Concord Street Frank Croft Concord Phillipohnson Sudbury Harold A. Ledyard

Girl Scout Troop Elects Officers and Plans Activities

The Girl Scouts under Mrs Piglehardt and assistant Mrs Pal om er elected Dorothy Murphy as Treasurer Patricia Manuel as Secretary Alexandra Englehardt as Cribe Karen Keto vé as another officer. Dues set at ten cents per pledge daily meetings continue with Red Cross First Aid course progress. Cinerama Monday attendance noted and New York City agenda discussed. Scouts earned funds from selling cookies and Scout candy to support activities.

Maynard Girl Scouts of Piglehardt Palomer Deat Dorothy Murphy Patricia Manuel Alexandra Englehardt Cribe Karen Red Cross

Maynard Assessor Board Names Officers

At a Maynard board of assessors meeting the officers were named Chairman Garric French Secretary Eric Nelson and member William Stockwell.

Maynard Athe Maynard Board of Assesors gArric French Eric ‘Nelson Thirdijggander William ‘Stockwell

White elected president of New England Telephone Co

Erskine A. White of Winchester Mass was elected president of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co succeeding Joe E. Harrell who will retire later this year after 43 years with the Bell system. Frederick A. Cosgrove and Thomas M. Hennessey were elected directors to fill vacancies.

New York Erskine A. White Winchester Mass New England Telephone , and _ Telegraph Co White Joe E. Harrell Harrell Bell System Frederick A. Cosgrove Wellesley Thomas M. Hennessey

Domestic Is Vanishing In New England

Boston reports that domestic workers decline from one per 10 homes a generation ago to an estimated one per 100 in 1960 due to home automation. The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Assn survey shows 220,236 domestics in 1930, 64,969 in 1950, in 2,887,297 homes, with ex-domestics finding work in expanding industries and easier chores for those remaining.

Boston New

Card of Thanks for Sydney E. McCleary

The family of the late Sydney E. McCleary expresses sincere gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy from neighbors and friends.

Sydney E. McCleary Adv

Fitzgerald Transferred to USS Ticonderoga

Maynard Kenneth E Fitzgerald a machinist third class fireman apprentice son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred E Fitzgerald of E Weymouth and husband of Barbara E Fitzgerald of Maynard is at Norfolk awaiting transfer to the carrier USS Ticonderoga CVA 44 Norfolk Naval Receiving Station under Captain J C G Wilson USN processes about 8000 men monthly on their way to world assignments

Maynard Kenneth E., Fitzgerald Wilfred E. Fitzgerald Oak Hill Road E. Weymouth Barbara E. Fitzgerald Concord Street U. S. Naval Receiving Station Norfolk Virginia Kenneth Fitzgerald J.C.G. Wilson Usn

Census to Survey Consumer Income in March

The U S Census Bureau will add questions on income migration and family traits to the Current Population Survey in March. Local data collectors in Boston and 329 other areas will gather information under strict federal confidentiality to produce totals and averages.

U. S. Census Bureau Joseph Fi “Dawntey Bureau Boston Massachusetts Joseph F. Downey Census Bureau

Army Housing Durations By Rank And Tenure

The record notes average station stays: officers 14 to 15 months, war rent officers 18 months, sergeants and corporals with seven years service 11 to 14 months, lower grades nine to ten months.

Maynard Board of Selectmen Names Three Members

The Maynard Board of Selectmen publicly announces the appointments of John Mitzcavitch John S. Sokolowski and Joseph P. Dine to the board effective March 22. The trio will serve until a new appointment cycle.

John Mitzcavitch John S. Sokolowski Joseph P. Dine Maynard Board of Selectmen

James Ruggiero Honored At Testimonial Dinner

More than 200 friends attended a testimonial for newly appointed Police Sergeant James Ruggiero at Ellis Hall. Judge David B. Williams presided as master of ceremonies with local officials and police leaders present. gifts included a wrist watch and old badge. dancing followed with Salamone orchestra.

James Ruggiero Emile A. Dumas Elks Hall Maynard David B. Williams Concord Falco David Williams Ellis Hall John Sokolowski Middlesex County Bernie Sullivan The Registry of Motor Vehicles Lowell Father Sullivan St. Bridget’s Church Patrick Ruggiero Ruggiero Robert Kelley Winthrop Addy Stow.e Tony Salamone Set Dumas Ruggiérd Salamone

Appointments Made At Maynard Town Meeting

At a Maynard board of selectmen meeting held Tuesday at the Town House the following appointments were announced: Veterans Agent Joseph P Dineen building committee members John Sokolowski Donald MacGlashing civil defense Walter Donahue dog officer and animal inspector Philip Wilson Marty Gruber Henry Mariani fire engineers Philip Wilson forest warden John Mitzcavitch insurance committee James J Ryan sealer of weights and measures Charles Lever town council registrar of voters Reginald Jones Howard Schreiber board of appeals Laur ie Manning Pat Lalli alternate board of appeals Peter T Hogan selectman representative for Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Maynard Town House Joel P. Dineen John Sokolowski Donald MacGlashing Civil Defense Walter Donahue Philip, Wilson Marty Gruber Henry Mariani Philip Wilson John, Mitzcavitch James J. Ryan

Maynard senior Audrey Alberi Dar Pilgrim Receives DAR Honor

Maynard High School senior Audrey Alberi Dar Pilgrim was named Good Citizen Award winner after a vote by classmates and faculty. She attended a Boston day long DAR program with a Sheraton Plaza meeting, lunch at Hotel Vendome, and a State House visit.

Maynard DAR Boston Audrey ‘Albert Daughters of the American Revolution Sheraton Plaza Hotel Vendome State House Allbert High School 1

Selectman Dies After Shoveling Snow in Natick

Harry M. Ferguson, 81, former Natick selectman, died of a heart attack Monday night two hours after shoveling snow and helping a motorist push a snow-stuck automobile.

Natick Mass Harry M. Ferguson Natick Selectman

West End Store Liquor License Transferred to Market Site

Maynard Tony Buscemi buys West End Store at 233 Main Street and transfers the liquor license to the market at 179 Main Street.

Maynard Tony Buscemi Main Street West End Store Inc

Spring Snow Shocks Boston as March Storms Return

Boston reports heavy March snow with a sharp contrast to springlike warmth. The city endures the latest of a series of storms over four days, with 16.3 inches previously recorded in March 1939 in the metropolitan area.

Boston

Early South Carolina University Founded in 1801

The oldest U S state funded educational institution in the United States, the University of South Carolina, was chartered in 1801.

The University of South Carolina United States

Harold Bauld Chosen President of Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Clubs

Harold A Bauld of Pleasant Street was elected president of the Massachusetts Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs at its sixth annual spring convention in Maynard. Also elected were Willis Hicks first vice president Ovide Lanois Marlboro second vice president Henry Hanson Marlboro secretary and Theodore Agnew treasurer. Bauld has served as Southboro Rod and Gun Club treasurer since 1951 and is a former Middlesex County League president as well as a delegate to the County League and a board member of the Federation.

Southboro Harold A. Bauld Pleasant Street Rod and Gun Club Massachusetts Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Maynard Willis Hicks Ovide Lanois Marlboro Henry Hanson Theodore Agnew Bauld Middlesex County League of Sportsmen’s Clubs Sportsmen’s Reports

Reading Chapter of SPEBSQSA To Present Program

The Reading Chapter of SPLB SQSA and the Wyman PTA of Woburn sponsor a Barber Shop chorus concert on Saturday April 7 at 8 p m in Woburn High School auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Woburn PTA for educational purposes. The show includes a three act chorus presentation and top New England barber shop quartets. Refreshments will be served. GIVE TO THE RED CROSS.

Reading Chapter Splbsqsa The Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing In America Wyman Pta Woburn Barber Shop Woburn High School W N Pta New England

Local Public Works Appointments Reported

Maynard Wilson appointed to Avenue and J Frang eratt Street improvements. On March 12 the Public Works committee announced assignments including S Wheeler representing the committee and Robert Taft Avenue project at Butler Avenue and Roosevelt Street.

Wilson J. Frangeratt South Street Rey Public Works S. Wheeler Robert Taft Butler Roosevelt S

Drug calm for dogs upset by noises found

A Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association report says rauwolfia serpentina calms dogs troubled by unusual sounds. The article notes successful use for morbid fear of noises and says no objectionable side effects appear.

Chicago Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association

Maynard-The Union Service Set for Thursday

The fragment references a church event this Thursday at the Union with an ad and rites including Holy Communion. A reception of flow in church is noted, followed by a probable procession or planting decoration, led by a pastor.

Maynard

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