Giant Penny Sale Planned for June 4 at Church Lawn
West Concord plans a giant outdoor penny sale hosted by Our Lady Help of Christians church on Friday night June 4 at 6:00 on the church lawn off Route 62. Pastor Rev. Alexander J. McCarthy chairs the committee. Six grand prizes will be awarded plus a $100 cash attendance prize for in-person winners, with over 200 prizes total.
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Route 62
Alexander J. McCarthy
25 Boys and Girls in First Communion at St Bernard’s
There are 25 boys and girls in the First Communion class at St Bernard's Church who will receive Holy Communion at the 10 o'clock mass on Sunday morning, May 30. A breakfast for the children will be served in the rectory after the mass.
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Concord
Dt. .Bernard’s Church
Parish Summer Party Seeks Prizes and Ticket Sellers
The annual affair attracts about 1000 attendees and offers prizes such as toasters radios pressure cookers and electric appliances. The next committee meeting is Wednesday night May 26 with parish girls selling tickets the event night.
Weekly News Analysis Warns of Palestine Strait Ahead Gitmax
Editorial note warns of Middle East tensions as Palestine trouble mounts and Arab nations plan action. Vandenberg issues a warning to Russia as regional politics heat up, reflecting a Western perspective on global conflict.
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Palestine
Gitmax
Vandenberg
Climax in Palestine Escalates Toward Major Jerusalem Clash
Turmoil in Palestine grows as Irgun attacks Jaffa defy Haganah, moving clashes toward Jerusalem. Nations near and far weigh invasion risks and UN efforts to curb carnage. Senator Van denberg warns against communism as US weighs Western European defense ties.
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Palestine
Jaffa
Irguh Zvai Leumi
Tel Aviv
Holy
Jerusalem
Alamein
Arab League
Holy Land
Ghaing
Sky-High Bombing Research Underway at Muroc Base
A joint air force and army ordnance group is testing high altitude bombing methods to outrun anti aircraft guns and fighters. Secret trials are conducted in California’s desert at Muroc air base to advance pinpoint strike capabilities.
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Air Force
Army Ordnance
California
Muroc Air Base
Bradley Foresees Greater War Risk as ERP Boosts Europe
General Bradley told the Armed Services Committee that the chance of war appears higher now than three months ago. He cited Western democracies gaining strength with ERP funds, the risk of Russia using force, and the need for broader military planning including a draft. A new nine million dollar cyclotron will rise at UC Berkeley, 20 times more powerful than existing equipment, to push atomic research forward. Harriman’s resignation follows Truman’s rejection as ambassador at large for ERP.
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Grang' Etiet
Genare Armed Services
U. S
Bradley
Russia
Europe
Red Army
University of California
Atomic Energy Commission
Berkeley
David E. ‘Lilienthal
AEC
United States
Inventor claims talking check detects tampering
Burgess Smith, once linked with counterfeiting for the U S Treasury, asserts a check he developed identifies itself when altered. He says the paper emits a shrill cry and declares the note worthless as proof of tampering.
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Will
Burgess Smith
U. Treasury
Bedford Birthday Party for McMahan’s Daughter Ten
Theresa Ann McMahan celebrated her tenth birthday Monday at home on Hancock Street. Friends from Lexington Arlington Medford and Bedford attended for games a social hour and birthday cakes. Guests included Joan Lord Gail Brolin Marjorie Isner Henry Isner and many others.
Birthday honors for Barbara Johnston in Maplestreet party
Ruth Bedford Barbara Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston Maplestreet was honored on her seventh birthday with a party by friends and relatives. Guests included Christine Parris Marjory Lord Christine Barret Marjory Lentine Faye Grant Carol Lehman Barbara Siekman and Joan Sullivan who was also celebrating. A large number of family called to pay respects. Barbara received many pretty and useful gifts. A birthday cake centered the refreshment table. Games delighted the youngsters and a social hour followed for older guests. Mr and Mrs Oliver N Clark and daughter Joyce and Mrs William Henderson of School Avenue were recent visitors in Westford.
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Barbara
Ruth. Johnston
Thomas Johnston
Maplestreet
Christine Parris
Marjoryy
Lord
Christine Barret
Marjory Lentine Faye Grant
Carol Lehman
Barbara Siekman
Joan Sullivan
May Procession At Our Lady's Church Next Sunday
West Concord parish invites all to a busy day at Our Lady Help of Christians. At 8:30 a.m. First Communion class members will receive Holy Communion. a mass breakfast follows in the church basement. At 3 p.m. the annual May Procession starts and ends on church grounds with the crowning of the Queen of the May.
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West Concord
Church of Our Lady Help of Christians
Stow Family Events Mark Weekend Gatherings
STOW Mr and Mrs William Peck of Great Road attended the Parents Day luncheon at Wilbraham Academy where their eldest son Warren Buddy Peck is a student. The Misses Wood of Great Road hosted house guests for several weeks. Mrs Elizabeth Irish of Somerville attended a surprise family gathering at Mr and Mrs R Stillmans Gleasondale Road home in honor of Mrs Priest s birthday. Wilfrid R Woodhead of Stow spent the weekend with his parents in Sanford Maine who recently observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Whitmonday the seventh and Easter Sunday superstition noted.
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William Peck
Great Road
Wilbraham Academy
Wilbraham
Warren
Buddy) Peck
Misses Wood
Elizabeth Irish
Somerville
Wilfrid ‘R. Woodhead
Stow
Mrs
John Woodhead
Sanford
Maine
Past President Middlesex County Attends Worcester Event
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a past president of Middlesex County attended a Worcester event. Details on participants and purpose are unclear due to text damage.
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Middlesex County
Repo Wright
Worcester
Bedf q Mrs Winifred Visits Residents and Friends
Mrs Winifred, a long time Bednard resident now living in Cyfer nia, visited friends Monday. She is Scotia born and raised, with a son and his wife Stanley Maynary among locals.
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Cyfernia
Scotia
Stanley
Bed
Nard
U. S Mari
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