Concord Enterprise masthead notice from 1908
The Concord Enterprise masthead lists the Enterprise Press Inc. Marlboro Mass with editor R W Currier and addresses at 6 Main Street Concord and 16 Liberty Street Marlboro. It states publication every Thursday and disclaims financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements.
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Concord Enterprise
The
Enterprise Press Inc
Liberty St. Marlboro
Mass
R. W. Currier
Main St
Concord
Tel
Marlboro
Massachusetts
Spring Weather Brings Grass Fire Warnings
Fire officials warn of spring brush and grass fires as crews respond to several grass fire calls. Residents are urged to avoid burning rubbish in poorly covered incinerators and to supervise yard cleanup to prevent damage and loss. In the south a forest fire rages, prompting calls for extra caution and cooperation to keep this season safer. Defense contracts topic follows with General Motors reporting 1954 defense sales down while after tax earnings rose, suggesting consumer business remains more profitable than government orders.
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Mey
Wilson
General Motors
Civil Defense Viewed as Serious National Issue
President Eisenhower said civil defense is a mighty potent factor and one of the most serious problems facing the country today. He urged building an adequate civilian defense against atom attack and called for community support and joining CD organizations. The message urged action and civic responsibility.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Bedford area airfield closure announced by USAF commander
In a public notice dated March 25 1955 Colonel Shepler W FitzGerald Jr informs Bedford Concord Lexington and Lincoln residents that Old South road will close March 28 1955 for runway construction at Laurence G Hanscom Field. East west runway 11 29 will close to aircraft until extension is finished with reopening expected November 1955.
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Bedford
Concord
Lexington
Lincoln
Laurence G. Hanscom Field
Old South Road
Wood Street
Bureau of Roads
Washington, D. C
Eastwest
Cancer Control Month Proclaimed by Stow Selectmen
The Selectmen of Stow proclaim April as Cancer Control Month and urge all citizens to support the American Cancer Society drive for funds. They emphasize early detection and treatment, the impact on families, and the importance of public education and physician education to fight cancer.
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American Cancer Society
Massachusetts
Stow
John K. Wright
Earle N. Crysler
George P. Schultz
New Arrival Mark Davis Manson Born in Boston
Concord Mr and Mrs James F Manson announce the birth of their first son Mark Davis Manson on March 26 at the Richardson House Boston. Grandparents are Dr and Mrs Lyman G Richardson of Wellsley Hills and Mr and Mrs Harold J Manson of Brooklyn New York.
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Concord
James F. Manson
Holdenwood Road
Mark Davis Manson
Richardson House
Boston
Lyman G. Richardson
Wellesley Hills
Harold J. Manson
Brooklyn
New York
First Annual Adult Education Show Draws 300 Plus
More than 300 attendees crowded the Concord high school cafeteria for the first annual adult education exhibit. Sessions featured pottery, jewelry, furniture refinishing, weaving, hooked rugs, and handmade clothing. Coordinator Thomas Dillon announced expanded offerings next year and urged early registration on a first come, first served basis.
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Concord
Thomas Dillon
Ann Aloisio
Lexington
Edward J. Bartlet
Janet Buss
West Concord
Lillian Comfort
Bedford
Alice Meehan
Barbara Roberts
Christine Shaffer
Arlington
Marion Stewart
Weston
Maynard High Nine Fielding Veteran Mountmen For Season
Maynard and St Bridget's C Y O provide key mound and backstop players for the Maynard High baseball nine. Coach Dick Lawson lists Don Tonppa Johnny Kulevich and catcher Dick Jones with prior pitching and junior league experience. Additional hopefuls include Bill Lizotte Jim Duggan Tobin Carlton Williams Martino Wilson Crotty Luker, awaiting warm weather to start practice.
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Maynand
Maynand High
Dick Lawson
Don Tonppa
Johnny Kulevich
Orange and Black
Allio St. Bridget’s C. Y. O
Dick Jones
Bill Lizotte
Shoulider
Jim the Pony League
Jim Duggan
Tobin
Carlton
Williams
Martino
Wilson
Crotty
Luker
Lawson
Bedford welcomes baby Nancy Ann Bergin at Emerson Hospital
Dr and Mrs John W Bergin of Hilltop Drive Bedford announce the birth of Nancy Ann their third child at Emerson Hospital. The Bedford Woman's Community Club plans its annual plan fair for May 14 after an annual luncheon and meeting at Domine Manse with reservations handled by Mrs J Earl Dick and others. Reservations were managed during the luncheon while the resident presided.
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John W. Bergin
Hilltop Drive
Bedford
Emerson Hospital
Nancy Ann
Bedford Woman’s Community Club
Domine Manse
J. Earl Dick
Henry C. Isner
G. Edward Wiggins
Walther Bieren
Joseph P. Maloney
Bedford Civic Club Meets Tonight With Speaker
The Bedford Civic club will meet at 8 p m in the Loomis street clubhouse. After the business session led by president William J Walsh Jr a speaker will discuss the internal revenue department.
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Bedford Civic Club
Loomis Street
William J. Walsh Jr
Internal Revenue Department
Display on school bulletin board highlights student activities
Concord features a bulletin board display planned by teacher W Harold O Connor. It shows activities of students from schools around the country with photographs newspaper accounts and magazine articles. The display invites serious study by observers.
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W. Harold O’connor
Nawotichik Family Welcomes Second Child Marilyn Louise
Mr and Mrs Stanley Nawotichik of 24 Summer Street greet the birth of their daughter Marilyn Louise on March 15 at Emerson Hospital. Grandparents are Benjamin P. Wiggins and Cleson C Schofield with homes in Bedford and Lexington.
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Stanley M. Nawoichik
Summer Street
Marilyn Louise
Emerson Hospital
Benjamin P. Wiggins
Bedford
Clesson C. Schofield
Lexington
Joseph H Stevens Celebrates 77th Birthday Quietly
Joseph H Stevens of 168 Concord Road marked his 77th birthday on March 20 with about 100 congratulatory messages. A Morgantown, West Virginia native, he and his wife have lived the past four years at their daughter Mrs. Joseph P Maloney’s home on Old Billerica Road.
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Joseph H. Stevens
Concord Road
Morgantown
West Virginia
Joseph P. Maloney
Billerica Road
Handwriting prize offered to seniors for legibility
Paul Hollister of New York offers $200 in prizes for the best handwriting by seniors from several schools. The aim is to reward legible efficient and handsome everyday writing. Concord High School is among the participating schools.
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Paul Hollister
New York
Concord High School
United Workers of Church of Christ mark 65th anniversary
Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of the United Workers of Church of Christ. A Go Night Dinner was held at the vestry followed by entertainment arranged by Mrs. Alfred H Webber. Other committee members included Mrs. Roderick D. MacLean Mrs. George Fraser Mrs. Earl Atwood Mrs. Howard Davis and Mrs. Edward Pike.
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United Workers of Church of Christ
Alfred H. Webber
Roderick D. MacLean
George Fraser
Earl Atwood
Howard Davis
Edward Pike
Arts Association of New England to judge and award papers
The Arts Association of New England will mount the papers, have them judged, and the prizes awarded. In the fall a traveling exhibition will be available to any school that wishes to display it.
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Arts Association of New England
Exchange Pupils Meet for Final Wyandotte Concord Plans
Parents of Wyandotte exchange pupils will meet Monday evening with Principal John F Donovan Vice Principal Kenneth L O Connor and Miss Miriam C Clark to decide final arrangements. Concord pupils travel to Wyandotte Michigan during April vacation and Wyandotte pupils come here in May.
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Wyandotte Exchange
John F. Donovan
Kenneth L. O’connor
Miriam C. Clark
Concord
Wyandotte
Michigan
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services Announced
First Friday mass will be celebrated tomorrow at St Michael's Church by Rev. William E Kerrigan. Palm Sunday marks Holy Week with Holy Thursday April 7 Good Friday and Easter April 10 with four Masses.
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St. Michael’s Church
William E.kerrigan
Women’s Branch Alliance Special Meeting Held At Church
A Wo men s Branch Alliance special meeting convened at the First Parish Unitarian Church on Monday. An annual supper is planned for Friday night with reservations limited to 150. Organizers include Mrs. Joseph Mangion, Mrs. M Bernard Webber and Mrs. Richad Cloutman.
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Women’s Branch Alliance
First Parish Unitarian Church
Joseph Mangion
M. Bernard Webber
Richad Cloutman
Heart disease linked to 3 conditions across majority of cases
A health bulletin states high blood pressure hardening of the arteries and rheumatic fever account for about 90 percent of all heart disease, underscoring preventive focus on these factors.
Town Meeting Adjourned Session Set For April 11
Local voters learn the adjourned third session of the annual town meeting will convene at the school auditorium on Monday April 11.
April Wedding Planned for Shaughnessy and Cooke
Miss Lila A. Shaughnessy daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter F Shaughnessy of Brockton and James J Cooke of O Genetti Circle this town are planning an April wedding.
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Lila A. Shaughnessy
Walter F. Shaughnessy
Brockton
James J. Cooke
O' Genetti
Parental permission slips issued for polio vaccine drive
Local Board of Health will notify when the polio vaccine is available and parental written consent will be required for administration. The School Committee invites Veterans' Organizations of Maynard to discuss naming the new Elementary School Building and Gymnasium at the March 30 meeting.
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Board of Health
Veterans’ Organizations of
Maynard
Boston Edison Company
House of Magic
General Electric Corporation
Earl Strom
Adrian VanDamne
Marie DiGeronimo
Dial Instruction For Scool Children In Concord
The Telephone Company announces a school program for Concord pupils ahead of the May 1 dial system change. Demonstrations include slides and lectures for all grades with specific classroom training in dialing for lower grades and assemblies for older students. Teachers receive previews April 4 while programs run April 4 through April 21 at various schools including Thoreau Sl school and Concord Academy.
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Concord
Telephone Company
Harry F. Montgomery, Jr
The
Montgomery
Marlboro
Mondsy
Peter Bulkley
Warvey Wheeler
Thoreau
Harvey Wheeler
Alcott School
Rose Hawthorne
Carlisle School
Middlesex School
Fenn’s School
Concord Academy
Evangelical Church Plans Regular Sunday Services
Concord schedule announces Sunday services at the Evangelical Free Church with sermons by Rev. Hyland T. Richmond. Saturday morning Bible class at 10 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. Voice of Christian Youth meeting at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lowell with guest speaker Rev. Harold Bruch ette of Nashua NH.
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Concord
Evangelical Free Church
Hyland T. Richmond
Voice of Christian Youth
Immanuel Baptists Church
Lowell
Harold Bruchette
Nashua
New Hampshire
Couples Club Hosts Progressive Supper in Concord
On Saturday March 26 the Couples Club of the Evangelical Free Church held a monthly meeting as a progressive supper visiting several homes. The evening ended at Emma and Gardner Benson’s home with fellowship and singing.
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Concord
The
Evangelical Free Church
Emma and
Gardner Benson
Farmers Beat Outlaws in Close College Tennis Showdown
Acton and both Farmers and Yankees won by three points each at Harvard, edging Outlaws 3-1 while defending champions Firemen also won 3-1. Ed Boyd rolled a high triple 325 and led with a 122 single, with Watkins 321 and Perkins 310 among top scorers. season ends April 12 as Yankees face league-leading Farmers in a crucial do-or-die match.
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Acton
Farmers
Yankees
Harvard
Outlaws
Chamios
Mintch
Decoratons
Fby
Eddie Boyd
Aliso
Bill Watkins
Norm Perkins
Walter Carlson
Duck Galliamt
Watkins
Gallant
Perkins
Carlson
Simanley
Decker
D. Scribmer
Firemen
Sudbury Girl Scouts Hold Meeting and Plan Play
Seventh grade Sudbury Girl Scouts met at the Sudbury Town Hall on Wednesday March 23 1955 at 3:00 p.m. They elected Carol Streeter as scribe and discussed the check-up program for school supplies sent to Korean children. They rehearsed for the play The Princess Who Could Not Cry and adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Girl Scouts
Sudbury Town
Carol Streeter
Henry Nowick Pledged to Skull at Worcester Tech
Maynard student Henry Nowick of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is pledged to Skull the senior honorary for active class service. Hank Nowick is junior class president and varsity athlete in football basketball and baseball He is co captain of next year s Tech eliv en and Theta Kappa Phi president He is son of Mrs Mary Marchuck of Prospect Street Maynard and majors in Chemical Engineering.
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Maynard
Henry Nowick
Worcester Polytechnic Instiuutie
Skull
Mary (Marchuck
Prospect Street
Acton Woman's Club to Meet on April 13
Concord Next regular meeting of the Acton Woman's Club is set for Wednesday April 13 at the clubhouse. Details will be announced next week by publicity chief Mrs Otto Pasanen. Club president is Mrs Gerald Hollis.
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Concord
Acton Woman’s Club
Otto Pasanen
Gerald Hollis
1940 Club Card Party Honors Winners at Local Event
Mrs Edward Road hosts a 1940 Club card party with prize winners D Fraser and Mrs Corp Salya. The event, held on the North road, featured a monthly dog party associated with Uni. MacLean attended and noted ration issues.
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Edward Road
D. Fraser
Uni
Tge D. Fraser Nue
MacLean
Vague Local Church Service Noted With Several Attendees
The fragment mentions Mrs Arnold Winstreet and St Eliz Church with pastor Rey dan officiating and Norman Uncle of the bad vester Condon mother in the Hughes of West. Attending Middlesex oil Auxiliary was Mrs Dorothy Rad Nedza president Col Edward Prospect Street and others following a turn from Jamaica Plain Derwent weeks ago.
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Arnold W Tinstreet
St. Eliz Church
Rey
Dan
Norman
Vester Condon
Hughes of
West
Middlesex Oil Auxiliary
Dorothy Rad Nedza
Edward Prospect Street
Coy Legion
Jamaica Plain
Sudbury Union Plans Good Friday Choir Event
Sudbury talks mention a union series and a Congregational combined choirs service on Good Friday. Marlboro and Monday early references suggest fire timing last year and a deadline of March 31 for dog licenses. The Olivetto music program is highlighted with invitations to attend.
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Sudbury
The
Union Seri
Potata
Olivetto
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