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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

6

Sudbury Grange Meeting Includes Story Hour and Notices

The Sudbury Grange held its regular meeting on Tuesday May 13 with Waltham Berlin and Jo Granges invited. A story telling session was arranged for children in grades one through four. Ann Dell Anno, daughter of Mrs Frank Vana, was named to Simmons College junior welcome committee. Theodore Mayer on Sudbury Road has sold his property and the Florences are expected home around May 15 to transfer ownership.

Sudbury Grange Waltham Berlin Jo Granges Willam Robert Elizabeth Gled Ann. Dell’Anno Theodore Mayer Sudbury Road

Local Church Masses Set for May 15 Feast Day

Friends regret members leaving the community as Masses are scheduled at St. Ann's Sudbury parish on May 15 at 6 30 and 8 00. Stuart and William Edgerly visited their parents on Mother's Day weekend at their Maynard Road home.

St. Ann’s Church Sudbury - Ae Stuart William Edgerly Professor Mrs. Edgerly Maynard Road

Dinner guests of Miss Gertrude Halloran

Mrs William B Prescott and Mrs B W Dezotell were dinner guests of Miss Gertrude M Halloran on Tuesday.

William B. Prescott B.W. ‘Dezotell Gertrude M Halloran

Frosts celebrate twins born same day at Concord hospital

In Sudbury Concord the Frost family welcomes two grandsons born on the same day at Emerson hospital. Josiah F. Frost's son arrived at 4 p.m. and Robert W. Frost's son at noon. David Palmer Frost is the Josiah Frosts’ second child and Robert Wellington Frost Jr. is the first child in the Robert W Frost line.

Sudbury Guernsey L ‘Frosts Em ‘Erson Concord Josiah F. Frost Robert W.frost David Palmer Frost Josiah Frosts Robert Wellington Frost Jr Robert W Frost

West Concord Couple Celebrates 47th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John E Ruble of 9 Shirley Street observe their forty seventh wedding anniversary in West Concord. The long married pair are highlighted as a well known local couple.

West Concord John ‘E. Ruble Shirley Street J. “Warren ‘Blake North Tead Lincoln ‘E. Gurther New ‘York Washington Bedford Hartford ‘Street

Straw Hats Return As Summer Styles Debut

May marks the official straw hat opening signaling summer style ahead. New straw designs target broad tastes with updated, more fashionable looks for men. Hat manufacturers unveil creations intended to add vigor to the season.

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Couple quietly weds at home in West Virginia

A couple married in Lowdell West Virginia and later moved to Concord. They have four children and several grandchildren.

Lowdell West Virginia Concord

South Acton Cake Walk Sponsored by Ladies Circle

The Ladies' Social Circle of the South Acton Universalist Church sponsors a Cake Walk Monday at 8:00 in the church. An evening of fun and socialability is promised. Committee: Mrs Richard F Deane chair, Mrs Gordon Crook, Miss Clara Sawyer, Mrs Leon Claflin.

South Acton Universalist Richard F. Deane Gordon Crook Clara Sawyer Leon Claflin

Miss Mack Patient at Rutland Vermont Hospital

Miss Barbara Mack daughter of Rev William E Mack is a patient at a Rutland hospital. She studies at Green Mountain School Poultney Vermont. A church meeting at the Trinitarian Church Concord includes violin selections and a Family life observance programs.

Barabara “Mack William E Mack Rutland Vermont Miss Mack Green Mountain School Poultney Edward S. “Nahigs North Road Woman's "Univr. of the Trinitarian Church Concord Church of St Ae William Mack

Massachusetts taxpayer group recalls towns' state payment increases

The Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers Associations today released a report showing approximate increases in state payments to towns due to proposed changes in state and local relationships under Governor Bradford. The findings outline how the new tax program would affect municipal funding.

Boston Massachusetts Federation of ‘Tax‘payers Associations Bratford Iiiliis

Local Cub Scout Activities and Community Support Grow

The cub scout committee and den mothers meet with E Everett Putnam and A Perry Marble as Wes Acton and Scout executive Daniel Johnson of Groton share ideas. Registration cards go to nine to twelve year olds this week while events start next week and the American Legion donates $25 to Acton cub scouts. A rummage sale by the Ladies Circle of South Acton Congregational Church was successful, and Acton Garden Club members went on a bird walk last Friday.

Cub Scout Committee E. Everett Putnam M Phigre A.perry Marble Wes’ Acton Daniel Johnson Acton South Actor Congregational Church Shawrence ‘Donnelly George Loggs Karl Jones Walters Priest Jot. Campbell Acton Garden

Local High School Spring Musical Shines at Bedford

Lexington High School students led by Sam Braverman Judith Braverman Joan Thatcher Barbara Brolin Robert Mack and Joseph Damery performed in the spring musical at the high school on Friday night May 9. The event showcased student talent amid community support.

Bedford Lexington High School Sam ‘Braverman Judith ‘Braverman Joan “Thatcher Barbara ‘Brolin Robert “Mack Joseph Damery

Poppy Day Success At Bedford Poppy Drive

Bedford officers report Poppy Day raised funds with volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary and veterans hospital patients making flowers. Townspeople bought the symbolic blossoms, resulting in about $25,000 in payments to the makers over eight years of the event.

Thas Bedford Charles S. Hume Sheass Asthar J Rivet Mos Hard H. Jor Thomas Poleo Henry C. Isnor Eugene E. Herlihy

Local clubs host guest speaker on Bees at Winifred Thornton Sims event

Mrs Louis Pfeiffer entertained the Winifred Thornton Sims Nature Club with guest speaker Mrs Carl Bryant of Lexington presenting Bees as the topic. The annual nominating committee reported officers and plans, while the Men’s Club enjoyed a toast beef dinner. The Whit inghouse Electric show featured home electric equipment. A June 2 family picnic was approved. Chester G Barnes and wife, after winter in Indio, California, occupy their home on Sweetwater Avenue.

Louis “Pfeiffer South Street Winifred ‘Phornton Simonds’ Nature Club Carl'Bryant Lexington Johny Shain Beales Frank Pelaani Harvey J. Comrie Caines Joseph Page Bncla Church ‘of Christ United’ Workers Harold I. ‘Wellington Syyndon S. ‘Perkins Reena Dickensen Lei Ia Me Blake Mercie Chester G. Barnes Indio California Sweetwater Avenue

Bedford Building Permit Fees Adopted by Selectmen

Bedford selectmen publish permit fees with valuation scales for residences and outbuildings up to 2000 dollars, 10000 to 15000, 15000 to 25000, and above. Fees range from 2 to 25 dollars plus minor adjustments for alterations and commercial buildings.

Bedford

Baravalle Lecture Set at Hubert's Saturday

Sudbury resident Baravalle will present the school year lecture at Hubert's on Saturday May 30 at 2 30 p m. Roy Hawes of Sudbury Master of the Grange chapter and Massachusetts Brate Grange oppose tax increases for farmers arguing higher taxes hurt farm operations and transport. The talk asserts the General Court should protect farmers and keep tax levels steady.

Baravalle Hubert's Roy Hawes Sudbury Brate Ring Rganizatio H Massacusetts Brate Grange Satiban

Cuffe Bill on Machinery Tax Faces Reconsideration

Special to State House reports debate over a machinery tax at five dollars per thousand. Representative A Cuffe argues the rate is affordable while opponents say the local equipment tax cannot be justified. The measure advances under reconsideration after a 28 to 60 vote.

Senators Debate Age Based Benefit Plan

Fragmented OCR text discusses a Senate proposal against raising the minimum voting age for some benefits and mentions 18 year old dependents, pay after voting, and prefatory changes to child care benefits. No clear names or places are readable. The content appears garbled and inconclusive about specific entities or outcomes.

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