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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

19

Minstrel Show Aids Social Season With Charity Talent

Bernard C Y Minstrel Show veterans stage a three night talent display drawing strong crowds. Acts include John Macone Aire, Edmands, and a chorus of local performers. Fr Burke and Fr Sullivan thank patrons and merchants. committee lists celebrate wide community support for the charity event in Concord.

Bernard C. Y Tech Basil H. Mark P. Sullishow J. Burke Burke Fathh Jacone John Joh A. Macone Marie Lanaine Eiléen Lawrence Helen Lips William LaHiff Kathleen Keeley Elizabeth McBreen Margaret McBreen John, McBreen Joseph McBreen Mary Moynihan Jeanne Moynihan Joseph Moynihan Paul Moynihan Gertrude McKenna Katherine McPhilips Gertrude McGann Dorothy Norton William O’neill Celeste Pearson Florence Prendergast Priscilla Pierce Philip Recco Laura Stefanelli Susan Stefanelli Rose Stefanelli Virginia Sims Manuel Silva John Varley Ines Venti Mias Liberty Florence Peachey Brenda Hosey Dianne __Strayton Joseph. W. Buckley Martin J. Diskin Bernard ‘A. paKeniy James H. Deacon Rudolph W.currier Leonard Wetherbee James Oakman Melba DiCicco

Eastern Star Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Concord Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets at Mason ic Temple Monday at 8 00 in charge of Mrs Ida Otterson Martin. An election of a new associate worthy matron and a well planned installation will occur to replace Mrs William D Tuttle of Acton who could not be present to install the officer. Ladies of the Hawthorne Chapter served an annual asparagus supper to the Acton Lodge A F A M.

Concord Hawthorne Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ida‘ Otterson Martin Thy William D. Tuttle Acton Haeorne Chapter Eean Lodge A. F A. M

Marriage of Miss Jatve Kerrigan and William G Murphy

The wedding of Miss Jatve Kerrigan daughter of Mrs Joseph Kerrigan and the late Dr Kerrigan of Stoneham and Manchester to William G Murphy of Lincoln was held at Sacred Heart Church Manchester. Bride given in marriage by brother Charles Kerrigan with sister Mrs William Murphy of Richmond Virginia as matron of honor. Ushers included William Murphy James Ryan and Louingham all of Lincoln and Arlington. A reception followed at the bride’s summer home. The bride a Marycliff Academy and Emicutt Junior College graduate. Mr Murphy a former Concord High School football captain served with the Marine Corps in the South Pacific and will reside in Switzerland with the State Department posting.

Concord Jatve Kerrigan Joseph Kerrigan Dr Kerrigan Stoneham Manchester-by-the-sea William G. Murphy Lincoln Sacred Heart Church Manchester Charles Kerrigan Wi! Murphy Richmond Varginia Edward Murphy William Murphy William’ Edams Arlington West James Ryan Louingham Aro Ser Marycliff Academy Emicutt Junior College Murphy

Acton Pupils Win Reading Book Awards

Acton pupils from grades 3 to 6 earned certificates for reading and reporting on library books. Howard J. Billings presented the 13 honor certificates at the Acton Memorial Library with Mary H. Lothrop arranging the event.

Acton Acton Wamar State Department of Libraries Howard J. Billings Acton Memorial Library Mary H. Lothrop Judith Hatch Judy Edith MacMillan Priscilla Steeves Maralen Moody Frederick Tuttle Christine Elmes Eunice Spinney Margaret Mary Swiserye Sylvia Jewell Dattane Rd - Priest Joanne Acorn Si‘bel Margaret Cameron Rita Spitey East Acton Ten Miss Lo

Betrothal Announced In Formal Tea Setting

A formal tea at the Maynard home on Union Street Fairhaven announced the engagement of Miss Alma Elizabeth Denzler to Maynard Lane. The bride to be is a Yale and Clark University graduate with teaching credentials. the groom is an A B from Clark University who served forty months in Hawaii during the war.

Alma Elizabeth Denzler Fairhaven Donald G. Jones Maynard Union ‘Street Mfe Edward O. ‘Denzler Alia Elizabeth Cocenate Lane Street William Colley Percy G. Bones Peggy Jena Marion Littlefield Augusta Maine Connie Roelot Columbus Ohio WV. Keyser Chelsea New Haven Conn Yale University College Boston New Hagen Teachers College Bri Mn Calivin Coolidge College Boston Clark University Hawaii

Pomona Grange Set for May 21 Meeting in Su bury

Concord and West Concord delegates plan to attend the Pomona Grange session in Su bury Wednesday evening May 21 at 8 o'clock. The fifth degree will be conferred on a large class and an inspection will follow.

Concord Pomona Range Subury West Concord

Doctors Long at It in New Beet Brace Have Practice

Fragmentary OCR notes name doctors and practice counts, mentioning Dr. John M. Attleton and Dr. Hiram of Franconia with several years in practice.

Ieee John’ M.ttleton Hiram Franconia

Sudbury Woman's Club Holds Annual Meeting and Luncheon

The Sudbury Woman's Club met at the Wayside Inn last Wednesday for a luncheon and a Glee Club performance under Mrs. Howard W. Emmons. Election of officers for the coming year included Mrs. Edmund H. Sears as president and Mrs. Ralph W. Stone Jr. as corresponding secretary. Past president Mrs. Henry E. Webster was named district director amid 29 area clubs.

Sudbury Sudbury, Woman’s Club Wayside Inn Glee Club Howard W. Emmons Edmund H. Sears Ralph W. Stone, Jr Ralph W. Stone Jy.w. Webster Webster’ Cutting Ellis H. Dennett Harvey

Testimonial Lunch Honors Mrs. Carleton Keyes Before Departure

A testimonial luncheon was hosted at Mrs. Howard J. Billings home in Acton Center for Mrs. Carleton Keyes of Central Street Acton and her son Donald prior to their move to Texas to join her husband. Attendees included numerous Acton residents and local club members reflecting on her community work with the South Acton Universalist Church PTA and other groups.

Acton Carleton Keyes Central Street South Acton Howard J. Billings Watt South Acton Universalist P.T.A Lancchéon Cre Ole Garthe Ad L. Jones

Maynard Man Honored For Fine Service

Maynard James Maley Mullin son of Mrs James Mullin of Mainstreet was honored by the British government for meritorious service in the British Isles. At the British Embassy in Washington D C Lord Inverchapel conferred this citation on Mullin for work landing craft while serving as a technical representative for General Motors on loan to the British Navy. Mullin, now with foreign distributors, is a Maynard High School and Fordham University alumnus who starred in football and baseball.

Maynard James Maley Mullin James Mullin Mainstreet British Isles Washington,d. C Mullin Ennis

Concord Knights of Columbus Seeks Parade Units for July 4

Concord Council Knights of Columbus invites parade entries for the July 3 4 5 patriotic celebration at Emerson Playground. Floats hor ribles drum corps bands and watching bodies are welcome with entry forms in this week’s paper.

Concord Knight of Columbus Emerson Playground Samuel Metlisi George Lawton Knight Rand Richard J. Loughlin Maynard Concord Council K of C Mass

Howard Dowd Heads S Acton Trade Board

Acton officials elected officers for the newly organized South Acton Board of Trade at a Tuesday vestry meeting. Howard Dowd was chosen president with Al Kanman and Leo Cannin among the officers noted in the report.

Howard Dowd S. Acton Trade Board Acton South Reign Board of Trade South Acton ‘Church Alkman Howard Id. Rowd Leo Cannin

Boston Not All Irish A Note On An Irish City

Boston is described as not fully Irish with many residents of foreign birth. It states about 230 000 foreign born residents, the largest group coming from Canada, despite the city’s Irish associations.

Boston Boston i Canada

Reading Girl Weds Local Vet in Concord Ceremony

The wedding of Miss M. Virginia Graves, chief of Mrs. Percy Cap of Reading and Gloucester and Thomas Todd Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd of Main Street, Concord, united in a recent ceremony. The bride, a Boston University graduate and Delta Delta Delta member, wed an alumnus of Dartmouth College who served in the U S Army in World War II.

Concord M. Virginia Graves Percy Cap Reading Gloucester Thomas Todd, Jr Thomas Todd Main Street Rockport Boston University Delta Delta Delta Sorority Todd Dartmouth College

Social event honors Keyes with leather bag gift

Mrs Harol Merriam presented Mrs Keyes with a brown leather bag and purse at the gathering. Assisting the hostess were Mrs Lowell Cram Mrs Charles Vose Mrs Walter Cook and Mrs Harold Merriam.

Wright Tavern Opens Under New Management

Wright Tavern recently opened its doors under new management, Mr. Frank V. Shaw, at Treadway Lane. Crowds gathered Wednesday as Shaw offered patties and invited locals to visit, signaling a fresh start for the historic Concord dining spot.

Concord Historie Wri Tavern Treadway Lene Bae Shaw

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