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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

16

Concord Lions Club nominates new officers at semi monthly meeting

At the Concord Lions Club at Colonial Inn after supper, Paul N Swaffield spoke on advertising meaning and fielded questions from Water Towns official. President Maxwell J Lawrence presided as Past President Well N MacRae muted the speaker. A nominating committee led by Leon J Moreau Dr Arthur F March Jr F Willoughby McKellar and Franklin Charter Acton will present new officers at the next meeting.

Concord Concerd Lions Club Colonal Inn Paul N. Swaffield Watertown Colligge Maxwell JF Lawrence Well N. MacRae Toston Lions Club Mammoth Braves Field Lexington Road Swaffield Wees Pbbert H. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church Leon J. Moreau Arthur F. March, Jr F. Willoughby McKellar Franklin ‘Charter Acton

South Acton church groups plan events and tours

The Men’s League sponsors a church singing movie on Tuesday in the vestry. The Ladies Social Circle schedules a May 27 supper at 6 30 p m with baked beans cold ham potato salad hot rolls pie and coffee. The den tour to Bedord airport occurred Monday with educational value. A slip covering class will start May 25 at 1 30 p m led by Mrs Cleone Nelson. all town women invited.

Men’s League of the South Acton Congregational Church South Acton Russell Zones Acton Bedord Cleone Nelps Extension Projects Marion D .Singer Extension Service

New York Builds Rural Parking Areas Along Erie Canal

New York State has created 168 roadside parking zones along the Erie Canal route. The project targets rural sections at five to twenty mile intervals to support travelers.

New York State

Homemakers Day Speaker at 4H Camp Middlesex Ashby

Concord author and lecturer Bisie Barber of Concord will headline Homemakers Day at Camp Middlesex in Ashby on Wednesday June 7. The program runs 10 30 am to 3 pm with lunch brought by attendees and child care available for walkers. Reservations not needed.

Concord Bisie Barber of Camp Middlesex Ashby Blanche iEames Middlesex County Extension Service Willard Brook Ashby Center Everett Street

Sale Saturday by Acton Brownie Troop 3

Acton Brownie Troop 3 will hold a food sale Saturday at 2 pm at Thermal Engineering and Sales Co in South Acton. Proceeds fund the annual outing to Benson Animal Farm on June 15. leaders Mrs. Bob McGarigle Mrs. Fred Lawrence and Mrs. William Rawister oversee the sale.

Inmate Recovery Method At A Fanatic Asylum

A visitor asks how inmates are judged fit for discharge at a fanatic asylum. The guide explains a test: a large trough of water is kept running and inmates must bail it out with pails. Those not mentally ill would stop the tap, proving recovery.

Bald Headed Fathers Claim Baby Likeness Mystery

Father and Prients joke about a newborn's resemblance with humor. The exchange centers on a bald head and a lighthearted comparison, highlighting a domestic moment from the period.

Prients

Just Routine

The young wife feels heartbroken as her husband acts oddly. After breakfast he leaves and hands her a stray hat and a tip. He kisses her as she offers his oat, while a friend jokes it is just force of habit but worries her.

Youngster Mistakes Cousin Peter for a Rabbit

The Yongster anticipated his cousin Peter with excitement but bursts into tears after seeing him. He cried that he thought Peter was a rabbit, revealing his misunderstanding and disappointment.

the Yongster Peter Atong Omi Ng

Fragmentary exchange on saving for a new top or outfit

A brief dialogue fragment shows a person asking about saving for aLaing day and another replying about saving now to buy a new top or outfit. The text is garbled but indicates a plan to acquire clothing.

Novelists claim yearlong subscription check will be accepted

A novelist boasts that a check for one year's subscription proves the work will be accepted by any magazine. A friend questions the claim as the author announces the idea with a dash of humor.

Barber Taunts Customer Over Haircut Snootiness

A clipped OCR moment shows a barber taunting a customer about cutting his hair. The customer resists, insisting it should be cut neatly this time after a previous short cut.

THAT STOPPED HIM Boy Say what became of old fashioned gals

A garbled dialogue fragment contrasts a boy asking about old fashioned girls feigning a kiss and a response in distorted text, reflecting a humorous or misread column snippet from a bygone era. The readable parts hint at social norms and flirtation language of the period.

Savings Bond Promotion Notice

A fragment notes a U S Savings Bond promotion urging purchase. The terse item references the bond program and implies a government savings drive without specific dates or figures.

Shrimp Curry and Rice Loaf

A pantry friendly shrimp dish uses canned shrimp with curry, onions, and rice to create a rich roux sauce. Shrimp simmer in tomatoes and broth until flavorful, then served over rice for a quick nutritious main course.

Governor Languie Borrowed Office for Meeting in Seattle

In Seattle Governor Arthur B. Languie, while away from Olympia, used a catering firm’s office for a meeting. A telephone error led to him receiving a list of articles he had copied as the call placed an order.

Seattle Wash Arthur B.languie State Pool Olympia

Harvard Astronomer Shapley Studies Manuscripts At Desk

Cambridge Massachusetts Dr Harlow Shapley Harvard astronomer uses a large revolving circular desk to read manuscripts reports or books at the movable penng desk with drawers and divided shelves in the center The description highlights his efficient workspace and the desk design in a university setting.

Cambridge Mass U. P Harlow Shapley Harvard Astonomer

Golden wedding anniversary observed by Hudson Gauchers

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaucher of 71 Pleasant Street marked their 50th anniversary with an anniversary mass at Christ King Church on Saturday and an open house from 2 to 6 at home on Sunday. The couple wed May 16 1900 at St Michael's Church. They hosted a family dinner at the Bronx Restaurant in Marlboro.

Hudson Henry F. Gsueher Pleasant Street Christ King Church Bronx Marlboro St. Michael’s Church Gaucher Olympe Lucia Wallace Gaucher Alfred Gaucher Edna M. Garrett Berlin Gladys Reardon Maj. Powers Corp 5

Second Birthday for Hudson Judy Mae Wager

Hudson Judy Mae Wager, daughter of Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class and Mrs Walter Wager of Wilmington California, will observe her second birthday this week at Ellen Swiner geriathiaoe. The couple have another patient Carol ten, 5. cake muar Goacing Bein: of 129.

Hudson Judy Mae Wager Walter Wager Wilmington California Ellen Swiner

Too Rough for Ladies Change in County Deputy Roles

A Minnesota woman comments on her husband’s death and criticizes an official decision that appointed Erwin Johnson as a full time deputy to handle rough tasks and carry firearms.

Ivanhge Uy Saratoe Erwin Johnson

South Dakota Leads in Rain Laggaer Gold Work

South Dakota topped all states in rainfall related Laggaer gold processing efforts, with notable activity during the recent crop season and heightened official attention to mineral work across the region.

South Dakota

Missing Stow Teen Found After Woods Search

Louise Paige, a 14 year old freshman at Stow High School, fled from home after a married man allegedly pressured her toward improper advances. A large posse tracked her to the surrounding woods, ending hours of fear and exposure.

Stow Louise Paige Boxboro Road Stow Male ‘High School Louise

Missing girl case under police investigation

Mrs. Ethel Paige reports authorities are handling the case after Louise Paige failed to return from school. The girl lives with her grandmother while her parents James and Paige Paige are away, with police continuing to investigate the disappearance.

Ethel Paige State Police Peter A. Larsen James Paige

Women’s Club Leaders Attend State Federation Meeting

Several members of the South Boro Woman’s Club attended the State Federation of Women's Club meeting held over the past three days in Swampscott. Attending were President Mrs Everett Erickson of Oak Hill Road past president Mrs Thoms Ferris of Winter Street Mrs Henry Rice of Lausquama Road and Mrs Clifford Deer of Winter Street. Buy U S Savings Bonds.

Southboro Woman’s Club State Federation of Woman's ‘Club Swampscott Everett Erickson Oak Hill Road Thoms Ferris Winter Street Henry Rice Lausquama Road Clifford Deer

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