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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

17

DeMolay Chapter Plans Busy Week With Degrees

Concord Chapter members held a weekend service and breakfast with many officers and dignitaries. The group announced Chevalier Degree awards for Hodgman Woodruff and John Hart and prepared to confer DeMolay degrees at upcoming meetings with Boston and Walden Royal Arch Chapter involvement.

Corinthian Lodge A. F A. M Winslow J. Damon William K. Walters Stow DeMolay Legion of Honor Mildred A. LeBallister Smith International Supreme Council of DeMolay Hodgman, Woodruff John H. Hart DeMolay Boston Walden Royal Arch Masonic Temple

Inspector Reports on Meat Usage and Fire Causes in 1953

Office records summarize meat handling and use guidance amid fire statistics for 1953. The report highlights 58 16 407 fires with electrical and lightning as notable causes and notes improved safety measures and inspector advice for preventing fires.

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Anniversary Mass at St Elizabeth of Hill Parish West Acton

Anniversary mass at St Elizabeth of h West Acton scheduled for 9 o clock. Frs Zakarynski Walsh and Edward Moncton mentioned in notes. Memorial day events and university setts band to play. Parish extends thanks to Rev Than and aughlin for assistance.

Ersary St. Elizabeth West Acton Ing Walsh Fatheph Zakarynski This Town

Misread text from Masonic temple event

A fragmented note describes a Worthy Advisor initiation at a Masonic temple and a related assembly with mentions of a mother advisor and a whist meal plan. Details are garbled and dates unclear.

Mother Sembly, Ig

Births Listed at Emerson Hospital Week

Birth announcements from Emerson Hospital record a week of new arrivals in Concord area. A son to George and Mrs Blanchard at 14 Commonwealth Ave West Concord on March 14. A son to George and Mrs Howes at 13 Gleedale St Maynard on March 16. A daughter to Albert J Connors at 76 Nason St Maynard on March 16. A daughter to Lauri J Eunelius Shore Ave Stow on March 18. A son to Walter Wasiuk 44 Walnut St Maynard on March 18. A daughter to Theodore Samaros Oxbow Rd South Lincoln on March 20.

George Blanchard Commonwealth Avenue West Concord George Howes Gleedale Street Maynard Albert J. Connors Nason Street Lauri J. Eunelius Shore Avenue Stow Walter Wasiuk Walnut Street Theodore Samaros Oxbow Road South Lincoln

Awards To Cubs For Past Month At Pack 49

Concord awards this month go to Pack 49 cubs. Wolf Badge recipients include Spencer Young Nils Watsor Peter Knticknap Clement Watson Eben Moulton Robert Gill David Cook Bill Bramhall Bobby Crockett Steve Mason John Horton John Dus ton Kenneth Anderson Arthur Magurn Bruce Bare. Bear Badge winners Billy Napoli Kenneth Johnson Lawrence Reeves Bernie Kelly Billy Quinn David Nickereson. Lion Badge Stanley Wilson. Webelos Albert Elmer Clark Webster. Gold Arrows Harold Goreson Bobby Crockett John Horton Glen Kantorski Peterwedy. Silver Arrows Billy Napoli Sam Newbury Reginald Smith John Horton Richard Gormley Glenn Kantorski Peter Tweedy Mickey Gormley Richard Hurstak.

Spencer Young Nils Watsor Peter Knticknap Clement Watson Eben Moulton Robert Gill David Cook Bill Bramhall Bobby Crockett Steve Mason John Horton John Duston Kenneth Anderson Arthur Magurn Bruce Bare Billy Napoli Kenneth Johnson Lawrence Reeves Bernie Kelly Billy Quinn David Nickereson Stanley Wilson Webelos Albert Elmer Clark Webster Gold Arrows Harold Gorenson Glen Kantorski Peterweedy Silver Arrows Sam Newbury Reginald Smith Richard Gormley Glenn Kantorski Peter Tweedy Mickey Gormely Richard Hurstak

Carlisle P. T. A. hears Supt speak at April show

Edwin Harriman of the union district of schools from Littleton was guest speaker at Carlisle P. T. A. meeting held Monday evening at the brick schoolhouse. President William Shumway presided. Announcement of a Highland Elementary School talent show on April 1 at the brick schoolhouse. Refreshments served.

Carlisle Edwin Harriman Union District of Schools Littleton Carlisle P. T. A William Shumway Highland

Repairing Shelled Floor Surfaces with Shellac Coats

The guidance describes removing old polish with steel wool and cleaner, drying the surface, and applying two coats of shellac to areas needing repair. It emphasizes thorough cleaning before recoating to restore the floor finish.

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Rev Hyland T Richmond Preaches on Holy Zeal and Hard to Teach

Concord reports Rev Hyland T Richmond of Evangelical Free Church delivering a morning sermon on Holy Zeal and an evening talk on Hard to Teach. The Women’s Parish Association met in the vestry Monday afternoon with Mrs Cray Young discussing The Navajo Indians and displaying colored slides.

Hyland T. Richmond Evangelical Free Church Women’s Parish Association

Treasurer urges quick donations for Easter seal sale

William K. Walters, the local area treasurer, calls for early contributions to the Easter seal sale campaign. The local quota is set at 1,625 dollars and donors are urged to give promptly.

William K. Walters

Concord Firemen Respond to Out-of-Town Fire

Firefighters from Concord were called out of town for the second time this week to tackle the Ton Leigh Kennell fire in North Sudbury on Wednesday evening.

Concord Ton Leigh Kennell Sudbury

Red Cross campaign pursues 16825 goal locally

The Red Cross campaign continues in Acton Roxborough West Concord and Lincoln with a goal of 16825. John Putnam serves as campaign chairman and leads the local effort.

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Anniversary Mass for Bridget Clark at Our Lady Help

An anniversary mass will be celebrated at 8 30 oclock at Our Lady Help of Christians Church Saturday morning for Mrs Bridget Clark.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Bridget Clark

Carlisle Delegation Attends Masonic Sessions and Rummage Sale

Carlisle Grange members traveled to Lowell for first and second degree sessions on Monday. A delegation attended the Tyngsborough meeting on Tuesday, with degrees to be conferred at Bill erica tonight. The Unity Club held a well attended rummage sale at Union Hall Saturday. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21.

Carlisle Lowell Tyngsborough Billerica Unity Club Union Hs

Rehearsals Continue for Easter Cantata at Carlisle Church

Rehearsals proceed for the annual Easter cantata to be presented at Carlisle Congregational Church on April 10 under the direction of William Shumway.

Carlisle Congregational Church William Shumway

Driver Held on 3 Charges After Crash

Bedford-William V. Sluskon, 22, of Roxbury, a former patient at the Veterans hospital, was arraigned in Concord District Court on three charges after a car crash killed John F. Horton, 35, of Brockton who was a passenger. Horton’s death followed another fatality in seven days. Sluskonis faces manslaughter, driving to endanger, and DUI. He was ordered held for the grand jury with bail set. Judge Pierre A. Northrup presided.

Bedford William V. Sluskonis Roxbury Veterans Hospital John F. Horton Brockton Concord District Court Horton Sluskonis Pierre A. Northrup

Bedford Church Events Include Benefit Concert

Bedford events include a pops concert sponsored by the Church of Christ on Friday April 29 led by Mrs. Warren D Bennett. The United Workers host a dessert bridge at Mrs. George Fraser’s home with reservations led by Mrs. Roderick D MacLean. A sewing meeting occurred at the church last Wednesday with Mrs. Ralph W Thompson in charge. A rummage sale is planned at the First Parish Unitarian Church on Saturday April 23. The Couples Club of the First Parish Church visited Boston for a social evening arranged by Rev. David C Pohl and Douglas Pfeiffer. Mrs Lillian E Doherty O Donnell of Bridgewater, formerly Bedford, was laid to rest last week at A E Long Chapel North Cambridge. she formerly worked at the Veterans Hospital and is survived by her husband and children.

Church of Christ Theommittee Warren D. Bennett the United Workers George Fraser Hillside Avenue Roderick D. MacLean Ralph W. Thompson Couples Club First Parish Boston David C- Pohl Douglas Pfeiffer Lillian E. (Doherty) O‘donnell Bridgewater Bedford A. E. Long Cambridge Veterans Hospital

St Augustine Marks 400th Birthday in 1965

The article notes St Augustine Florida will observe its 400th anniversary in 1965 highlighting the city's age and historical significance for residents and visitors.

St. . Augusttine Floridia

United States Leads Global Coffee and Cocoa Demand

The United States remains the world’s largest consumer of coffee and cocoa, taking roughly 60 percent of coffee exports and about 40 percent of cocoa. This dominant share underscores U S demand shaping global commodity markets and trade flows for these commodities.

United States

Ice Chips of 1955 at Boston Garden features Boynton family

The Concord family of Dr and Mrs John Wilson Boynton Jr of 3 Lexington Road appears in the Boston Garden Ice Chips of 1955 event from March 24 to 27. Beside the parents the children Banny Jane and Susan will participate.

Concord John Wilson Boynton, Jr Lexington Road Boston

Craftsman Today forum to be held at deCordova Museum

The deCordova Museum hosts a Saturday forum on March 26 at 8 p.m. featuring Norman Tannenbaum William Wyman and Frederick Walkey to discuss the craftsman as designer artist and the impact of craft exhibitions. The event is free and open to craftsmen and the public with audience questions. Easter Seals donations urged.

Lincoln deCordova Museum deCordova Craftsmen Massachusetts Norman Tannenbaum Belmont Hyannis Winchester William Wyman Frederick Walkey

Otto Stein's dairy progress inspires Middlesex farms

A Middlesex county farmer Otto Stein of Stow joins the Soil Conservation District as a new supervisor and describes a plan that turned his dairy farm around. He now markets a hay surplus after years of high winter feed costs and urges others to contact Extension and Soil Conservation Service for guidance to boost profits through selective breeding fertilization reseeding silos and modern equipment.

Otto Stein Stow Otto Middlesex Soil Conservation District Extension Service Soil Conservation Service

Bedford Births Reach Emerson Hospital Lineup

New Bedford area families welcomed three daughters at Emerson Hospital. A child of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Nawoichik of 24 Summer Street arrived March 15, followed by a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Sternberg of 229B Old Bilberica Road on March 17, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John P. Cabot of 11 Neillian Street on March 18.

Bedford Emerson Hospital Stanley Nawoichik Summer Street Mau Rice L. Stermberg Billerica Road John P. Cabot Neillian Street

Farm Owners Often Acquire Land in Late Twenties

The article notes most farmers obtain their first acreage between ages 25 and 30, suggesting a typical entry window for new farm ownership and investment.

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Olay Ity Id LeBallister David Woodster Alan Williamtoward George Deacon Lings Thomas Shal Floyd c Orator Paul Bedford Henry Willard d Harold G.ard Elson Harold Ham H. Jaynes Upreme Council Action Rep John Concord Gilbert Chence Street Edward Moncton S. Parish Ucess Than Aughlin NGS CUBS Elmer Webster P.T. A Star Farmer Burd W. Schantz Alburtis Star Farmer of America Future Farmers Annual Convention Kansas City Burd Women of the First Parish Unitarian Church Advertising Council RED Cross Featuring Waltham Powder Mill Maynard Middlesex Soil Conservation District News Carl O. Clark
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