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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
5
Obituaries note Iryne Houghton and Eliza Davenport Monroe with family ties and burial at Mt Hope and Trinity Episcopal Church. Probate court cites Boxborough Middlesex probate matter appointing executor without bond. May 1962 notices from Concord and Acton sections include church and hospital affiliations and community roles.
Probate of the Sedgley estate in Middlesex County with Acton ties. Ralph v. Sedgley objectors and requests for clearance before May 10 1962. Ohn C Leggat judge and Harvey register sign the document.
A notice from the SuDBuRy of Appeals lists a 8:09 AM hearing on June 5 1962. The document cites dates May 10 and May 17, detailing scheduling for the LIC hearing and related screenings.
William C Taylor longtime Maynard resident dies at his Waterbury home on Friday. He was son of Emmanuel and Mary J Taylor and brother of John W Taylor and Beatrice E Meis tering. He is survived by wife Mary and three sons and three grandchildren in Connecticut.
Nellie Ray Bent 87 formerly of Lincoln died in Waynesboro Georgia on April 19. Funeral held yesterday at Lincoln cemetery with Rev H James Graham officiating. Born April 21 1874 in Lincoln she lived in Florida for 45 years. She leaves brothers Hyland of Midville Georgia and Ralph W of Boston. Former member of St Anne's Episcopal Church.
UPI reports under the 1962 63 federal budget of 92.5 billion dollars the government will expend about one million dollars every five minutes and 40 seconds. The figure, cited by North Renee National Life Insurance, suggests spending acceleration versus a century ago.
George Dow reports a schedule of events at Belows Palls in Vermont with upcoming shows on May 20 in Agawam and May 27 in Westfield. Dow notes local enthusiasts and participants like Dexter and Mason are involved.
The Stow-Sertre club of Union Evangelical Church will host a Mother’s Day Sale this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Featured items include home cooked food, aprons, and plants. If weather is bad the sale moves to the church vestry.
Concord notes list a Youth Sunday with young participants in morning services at 9 15 and 11 o'clock. Names include Stephen Howard Mary Clark Anne Johnson Clark Poole Carolyn Hatch Marjorie Peirce Judith Fairbrother Carol Lee. Talks by Cynthia Spinney and John Payne. EYC to district rally at Lexington at 2 45. Vestry meets 7 p.m. Sunday.
The Acton Garden Club held its annual luncheon at the Acton Woman's Club. Guest speaker Mrs Archibald Feinberg, a noted horticulturist, shared flower show ideas and plant care tips. Officers were elected: President Mrs David Towle, Vice President Mrs Howard MacDonald, Secretary Mrs Jackson, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Gordon Armstrong, Treasurer Mrs Joseph Cobb, Auditor Mrs Franklin Charter, Historian Mrs Albert Jenks.
The cub scouts of Pack No 18 will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m at West Acton Baptist Church for their monthly gathering.
Notice announces a public hearing in the Town House Court Room on Wednesday June 6 1962 at 8 00 p m regarding Grace A Wright Estate petition for permission to remove fill from Barretts Mill Road premises.
The Board of Appeals, by Edward P. Chase, grants a variance to Brothers Inc on Ford Road to permit erecting two dwellings with reduced setback after a June 6, 1962 session. Order issued May 10, 17.
Acton Roxborough Chapter of the American Field Service gains approval to host a foreign student with free tuition at Acton Roxborough Regional High School. The chapter is selecting homes and raising funds while pledges from the high school groups back the program. Officers include President Herbert Shepard and secretary Mrs. Martin S. Meigs with school principal Raymond J. Grey guiding the effort.
Acton Roxborough unit of Emerson Hospital Auxiliary announced prize winners from the drawing. First prize went to Mrs Henry Patterson of Stow for a $25 gift certificate from A C Flagg & Son. Second prize to Mrs Grace Jones of Acton for a canned food basket from Donelan's. Third prize to Mrs John Braithwaite of South Acton for a Brownie Starflex camera outfit.
Bids for the North Sudbury fire station construction were opened at the South Sudbury fire station. twelve bids were received from Arcaro and Sons Inc Griecci Construction Co Inc D M Manzeli Inc G W Carpenter Inc DeArmond and Sons Inc Morrill Construction Co S and S I Builders Inc Dugan Construction Co Devlin Construction Co Aliberti Brothers Inc Masiello Construction Co Franchi Brothers Inc with values ranging from 45 660 to 59 thousand dollars.
Members of the women's guild of St Elizabeth of Hungary Church will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the church. Each attendee should bring one item for a white elephant sale for the evening program. Mrs Kay Thompson and Mrs Virginia Riordan will be hostesses. The annual dinner at BARHS cafeteria will precede with a 6:30 p.m. mass at the church.
Miss Florence Fisher remains at Emerson Hospital recovering from a recent illness. Sudbury friends are urged to send well wishes and timely messages to aid her speedy return.
A public notice urges citizens to invest in their country by buying U S Savings Bonds. It emphasizes patriotic duty and financial security for families and future generations, highlighting government sponsorship and nationwide availability through authorized brokers.
Community members donate 84 dollars to the Minute Man Shop vocational workshop for post school retardates under the Minute Man ARC. Separately, 296 dollars are sent to the NARC Medical Research Fund in Stephen Howe's memory to support research into mental retardation and its prevention.
Massachusetts Audubon Society presents guidelines for handling young birds found by children. Most apparent orphans have parents nearby. return nestlings to their nest if possible or place them near the site to avoid predators. Feed early and often with appropriate natural foods. water is unnecessary. Obtain the free circular by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to the Society.
The Acton Fifth Annual Arts Exhibition sponsored by Acton Community Center drew many attendees from Acton and neighboring communities to Stow Country Club for a costume ball event. Prizes honored Robins Park resident Robert C. Wylie as Sultan and his harem, with other entrants including Anthony and Cleopatra and a robot costume. Judges from the band chose winners plus popular vote trophies for Windjammers and Interior.
Carlisle Selectman and Mrs. George W. Foss of Rutland Road will hold an open house at their home Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Friends are welcome.
The Merriweds couples club of West Acton Baptist Church will visit Concord for a Saturday meeting. They depart from the church at 1 30 p.m. on the planned Astorica tour.
The West Acton Baptist Church announces a Sunday banquet for junior and senior high fellowships. Reservations must be made by tomorrow. Robert Menzies of New Zealand will speak at 6 p.m. Tickets from Joan Hansen and Keith Christian.
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