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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

2

Maynard Club Announces Whist Party Event

The Maynard Emblem Club will hold a whist party at the Elks Hall on Tuesday night May 22 at 8 o clock. Miss Elaine Martin a Regis College sophomore attended Sophomore Week festivities including a banquet dance in Cambridge and a Pops Concert in Boston. Edward Ledgard has been absent from Ledgard's Newspaper Store due to illness but is reported improving. Mrs Mildred Smith formerly with Raytheon Waltham will train in Maynard to take charge of personnel at the Raytheon plant.

Maynard Emblem Club Elks Hall Elaine Martin Regis College Cambridge Symphony Hall Boston Miss Martin Herbert Martin Lincoln S.rect Edward Ledgard Ledgard Mildred Smith Waltham Raytheon Bedford Maynard James Mallinson Hayes Street

George Sharpe Heads Local Republicans

Maynard The newly elected Republican Town Committee organized and held election of officers at the Town House last Thursday night. Chairman George Sharpe. vice chairs Virginia Robinson Howard King Adelaide Sims. secretary Anne Duclos re elected. treasurer Edwin Carlton Jr. auditor Alan Palmer. Delegates to the state convention in Worcester June 16 are George Sharpe and Anne Duclos.

Maynard Republican Town Committee Town House George Sharpe Virginia Robinson Howard King Adelaide Sims Anne Duclos Edwin Carlton, Jr Alan Palmer Worcester

Maynard Methodist pins honor perfect attendance recipients

The Maynard Methodist Church awarded Go To Church Band Pins at the Sunday service for perfect attendance. Named recipients include Larry Nelson Pamela Farrell Linda Nichols Donna Rae Drechsler Patricia Jones Cheryl Palmer Muriel Thompson Susan Hanlon Kenneth Jones David McKenna Robert Larkin Lynda Palmer Robert Whitney Edwin Carlton Till Frances Marsh.

Maynard Maynard Methodist Church For Perfect Larry Nelson Pamela Farrell Linda Nichols Donna Rae Drechsler Patricia Jones Cheryl Palmer Muriel Thompson Susan Hanlon Kenneth Jones David McKenna Robert Larkin Lynda Palmer Robert Whitney Edwin Carlton Tii Frances Marsh

Lost Weapons in Hartford Bus Driver Case

A Connecticut bus driver halted a woman's attack by using a switchblade as he intervened in a Hartford incident. The event involves a firm’s last department and a weapon recovered, with officials stating it was a critical moment in the confrontation.

Hartford, Conn Connecticut Basie Knift

Card of Thanks From Irene R Martin

Irene R Martin thanks friends and organizations for cards flowers and gifts received during illness. The note expresses deep appreciation and goodwill for the kindness shown.

Irene R. Martin Adv

Dance Capades Set for June 11 at Parker Street Hall

Phyllis Richards Dance Studios presents Dance Capades on Monday June 11 at 7 30 p m in Parker Street Hall. Recital features three parts including Over The Rainbow with rainbow hues, Students Talking With Their Feet with tap ballet and acrobatics, and Color Phenomemnon under fluorescent lights, with flowers and class awards to close.

t@ynard Phyllis Richards Parker Street Rythmettes T. V

Maynard Chest X-Ray Clinic Sees Coop Employees Join

Maynard Town House hosts the monthly chest X-ray clinic sponsored by the Board of Health and Maynard Tuberculosis Association. About 12 United Co op Society food handlers, first in town to volunteer, attend alongside listed participants. Residents of Acton Boxboro Concord Hudson Maynard Stow Sudbury eligible. call town nurse for appointments.

Maynard Maynard Town House United Co-op Society Board of Health Maynard Tuberculosis Association Co-op Waino Poikonen Tauri Mannine Waino H. Ojalehto Aune Ojalehto John Paakki Edwin I. Salmi Ernest Luosalo Helen Klemola Arvo Rivers Edward Helander George Malmberg Martha’ Wecksystrom

Civil Defense Offers Advanced First Aid Class

The Civil Defense Agency under Donald A. MacGlashing started an Advanced First Aid Class on May 9 at the Town House HQ. Fifteen persons are enrolled with instructors Edward A. Hanlon Clarence Braman and Donald A. MacGlashing.

Maynard Civil Defense Agency Donald A. MacGlashing C.D Edward A. Hanlon Clarence Braman Donald A. Mac Glashing

Maynard PTA Pops Night features varied acts at George Washington Auditorium

The 3rd annual PTA Pops Night at the George Washington Auditorium on Tuesday May 15 drew a full house. Stephen J Clarke led ceremonies with vocal duets by Misses Elaine Morrison and Christine Mansfield, a male PTA father cast skit The Million Dollar Recipe and Mexican Hat Dance by a high school sextet. The Sabra League of St George's Church staged Hill Billy Minstrelette with many participants.

Ray McCarthy Ed Hanlon Cy Tierney Sam* Wade Carol Massarelli Patty Uglevich Charles Garabedian Dave Vermilya Eddie Mullin Bob Bradbury Abe Kaufman Ed Ferland Priscilla Aldrich Alpha Anderson Hill Billy Minstrelette Fred Stokes Sabra League of St. George’s Church Virginia Robinson Alice Boeske Gladys Peterson Ruth Armour Alice Castelline Mabel Cuttell Anne Maglione Mildred Lalli Charlotte Grumwald Betty Audette Grace Stokes Edith Underwood David Holt Charles Wilson Stephen Carlton Edward Ferland Walter Crowther Richard Ma ch @ld Melden Neimi John Gunn Richard Ianitelli Raymond Buscemi Maynard High School Sandra Larkin Carol Seura Mary Higgins Nancy Beford Jeanne Sokolowski Ann Parker Caroline Margilli Eleanor Savosh Leigh Robinson Sally Boeske Ann Savikoski Jean Zanelli Kathy Niemela Eleanor Hunter Simone Iskian Bella Gruber Pat Beebe Alice Larkin Helen Bigusiak Irma McCarthy Sue McMahon Nellie Barry

Maynard Girl Named in Who's Who for 1955 56

Maynard senior Patricia A. Wehkoja of Emerson College earns a place in the 1955 56 Who's Who among American Universities and Colleges. She will graduate June 3 with a Speech Therapy major and serves as class president partner and Zeta Phi Eta officer.

Maynard Patricia A. Wehkoja Emerson College

Maynard Woman's Club Holds May Luncheon in Bedford

The Maynard Woman's Club met May 9 at the Domine Manse in Bedford. New president Mrs John Ledgard welcomed members and guests and thanked them for flowers sent after a Swampscott convention. A $100 scholarship to a Maynard High school grad was announced.

Maynard Maynard Woman’s Club Domine Manse Bedford John Ledgard Swampscott Ledgard Woman’s Club Maynard High School Mary L. Hodgess Federation Isaac Binks Binks Maynard Woman's Club Matthew Fouratt Laura Mills Miss Hodgess

Pork consumption rises 11 percent in 1955 U.S.

The United States Department of Agriculture reports per person pork consumption averaged 66 pounds in 1955, up 11 percent from 1954, reflecting stronger demand and shifting dietary patterns.

United States U. S. Agriculture Department

All American Club Donates and Maynard Event Notes

The All-American Club donated 150 dollars to the Emerson Hospital Building Fund at a May 8 meeting at Parker Street Hall. Three one act plays by Quincy Fitchburg and Maynard clubs were shown May 13 at Parker Street Hall with plans for repeat performances in Quincy and Fitchburg. The All American Club Chorus will attend the Pen Concert in Boston on June 9. Mothers received prizes named Impi Rivers Kangas Klemola Poikonen Gertude Sorianen Ranghild Nelson and Huldah Nelson and Gladys Fraser. Hat prizes were won by Roy Helander for Most Original Val Oialehto for Funniest and Aune Jaakkola for Prettiest. The USSR Japan and India carry the heaviest passenger traffic in the world on railways.

Maynard Parker Street Hall Emerson Hospital Building Fund Quincy Fitchburg Pen Boston Impi Rivers Impi Kangas Helen Klemola Laura Poikonen Gertrude Sorianen Ranghild Nelson Huldah Nelson Gladys Fraser Roy Helander Val Oialeh Aune Jaakkola

Maynard Rotary hears C A Herter Jr guest speaker

Maynard Rotary Club held its Monday meeting at Twin Trees with guest speaker C A Herter Jr. Administrative Assistant to the Nixon Good Will Tour, he praised Nixon's character. Attending Rotarians and guests included Smith Waltham Heimlich Woburn Marmar Framingham Barteaux Framingham Allen Poplin Wadson Barr Hill Natick Du Berger Concord Fantasia Watertown Williams Ed Higgins.

Maynard Christian A. Slerfer, Jr Maynard Rotary Club Twin Trees Fd Higgeins David Willaims Mr. Herter Herter Nixon Toe Smith Waltham al Heimlich Woburn Nate Marmar Frank Barteaux Framingham Frank Allen Mark Poplin Wadson Lawrence Barr John Hill Ben Lund Natick Rene DuBerger Bill Mdenon Concord Phil Fantasia

Crossing Accidents Often Involve Vehicles Not Trains

In about one third of railroad crossing crashes, the vehicle collides with the train rather than the train hitting the car, indicating drivers misjudge crossing danger.

Maynard Alumni Reunion Noted at Fitchburg State Teachers College

A Maynard gathering gathered Saturday at Fitchburg State Teachers College for an alumni reunion. Returning for class anniversaries were Raymond Jones and Veronier Creighton along with Grace Tucker Adelaide Sims Florence Wilder and Grace Wray from Springfield. The alumni banquet followed at Buttercup Hill Club in Lunenburg.

Maynard Fitchburg State Teachers College Raymond Jones Veronier. Creighton Grace Tucker Adelaide Sims Florence Wilder Grace Wray Springfield Buttercup Hill Club Lunenburg

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Maynard Consumers Credit Union Maynard Pta Stephen J. Clarke St. Paul Duluth Dial Patricia Wehkoja Miss Wehborg William J. Wankoja Winter Street Maynard Club Tel Hudson Call Matt King Robert Hilary Kane All-American Club Emerson Hospital Ussr Japan India C. A. Herter, JR Rotary Club Old Mill Road Waltham St Twin Oaks Maynard, Mass the Fashion Main ST
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