Arson Replies To Acton Parent For CD Aid Of Interest
A public letter discusses civil defense planning for Acton with references to school preparation for an air raid. Officials outline drill procedures, dispersal plans, and emergency actions including sheltering, dispersal from stations, and driver instructions in case of an attack or fire.
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Acton
Dewey
Army
Tate Civil Defense
Maginnis
Wile
Acton Civil de
Charles Mac Pherrat
Boston
Forte
Chile
Mary School
Bedford Grange Meet Monday Night at Bedford
Bedford Grange No. 283 will hold its regular meeting Monday May 24 at 8 pm in the Town Hall to confer the third and fourth degrees with Master Ralph W. Thompson presiding. Visitors included Master E John Torkelsen Acton and Master Mrs Lorraine Dean Lincoln. First and second degrees were worked on several candidates and refreshments will be provided by Mr and Mrs Malcolm McConnell and Mr and Mrs Gordon Mahoney.
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Bedford
Bedford Grange
P. of
Town Hall
Ralph W. Thompson
E. John Torkelsen
Acton
Lorraine Dean
Lincoln
Malcolm McConnell
Gordon Mahoney
Concord Nurse Recruitment Banquet At State Hospital
A well attended meeting at the State hospital in Tewksbury aimed to recruit and develop a roster of nurses for local civilian defense work. Attendees included Mary N. Pratt nursing advisor civil defense Concord and Miss Jane Reon assistant executive officer to Civil Defense. The event targeted the Lowel Lawrence area comprising 49 towns. A noted quote from H C Diefenbach appeared in attendance.
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Concord
State Hospital
Tewksbury
Mary N. Pratt
Civil Defense
Helen x
Jane Reon
Lowell-Lawrence
Bedford-Semeral Sunday Display Draws Crowds
A local event, titled as an aerial display, attracted visitors to Bedford and nearby areas on a Saturday. The organized program featured a demonstration by a group using signaling devices and attracted attention from the public.
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Bedford
Local Bedford Center fair and church notices update
A Saturday lant fair at Bedford Center near Mae the First Perish nn arian Church drew strong attendance. March orders for annuals and perennials were filled. Memorial Day plants and refreshments were available. Mission Rosary Circle met Monday with Mrs Ita Genetti Mrs Wilma Genetti and Mrs Lucy Jardine hosting. Future officers led by Mrs A Loretta Poleo and Rev David C Pohl new minister arrive next month to take duties. Registrations for civilian defense wardens continue at Bedford Library under Chief Air Raid Warden Harold I Wellington. Local Junior choir at Church of Christ remains under Mrs Marvin L Derby.
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Mae
Bedford Center
Mission Rosary Circle
Ita Genetti
Wilma Genetti
Lucy Jardine
A. Loretta Poleo
David C. Pohl
First Parish Unitarian Church
Oscar Hawes
Pohl
St. Lawrynite Theological School
Une
Bedford
Harold I. Wellington
What Makes a Good Contest Picture
The piece advises contest entries should be sharp and clear and appeal to broad human interest. It stresses universal subject matter, emotional impact, and timeless relevance, noting a prize winner from 1902 as enduring proof.
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John van Guilder
Antique Show At Monument Hall Concord
Antique show at Monument Hall in Concord runs today Friday and Saturday with a snack bar. Niel J Donohue manages the event and hours are 1 pm to 10 pm today and tomorrow and 10 am to 9 pm Saturday. The article also notes Texas commemoration of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21 1835 with casualties.
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Concord
Monument Hall
Toay
Niel J. Donohue
San Jacinto
Texas
Laurence G. Hanscom Field
Ord
Ineae
Armed Forces
USAF
Powers Name Third Child Paul Gerard Power Jr
Mr and Mrs Paul G Powers of 25 Hancock street announce the birth of their third child and second son Paul Gerard Power Jr on May 6 at Emerson Hospital Also noted is community activity with Nicholas J Genetti of a local package store on committee for a testimonial dinner to Joseph A Callahan Seagram State manager at Hotel Bradford Boston J Earle Dick of Bedford also on the committee Mrs Dorothy M Hume past president of Mrs Winnie O Joy Ladies Auxiliary attended a reception for County Director Jane Hyde at Marlboro Eleanor Wynnam 31 Pine street a Concord High senior will be a typist after graduation at a local firm Sympathy is extended to William J Beecy Concord road on the recent death of a relative.
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Paul G. Powers
Hancock Street
Paul Gerard Power, Jr
Nicholas J. ‘Genetti
Joseph, A. Callahan
Seagram
Bradford
Boston
J. Earle Dick
Bedford
Dorothy M. Hume
Winnie O. Joy
Legion Post
Jane Hyde
Marlboro
William
J. .Beecy
Concord Road
Bae
Atafe
Funeral services held for local resident
Surviving family includes two brothers and two sisters along with several local nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday.
Rev. Antonio J. Pimentel Mass in Cambridge
Funeral services for Rev. Antonio J. Pimentel 88 oldest priest of the aeon diocese were held at Anthony s church Cambridge. Rev. William E. Kerrigan of St Michael s Bedford served as deacon. Burial followed in St Pauls cemetery. Survivor includes a sister Mary Lemos of Somerville.
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Bedford
Anthony'’s Church
Cambridge
Antonio J. Pimentel
Aeon
Beato
Palmeira’ Rohetail
William E. Kerrigan
St. Michael’s Church
St. Pauls Cemetery
Ar- Tinyon
Aister
Bas
Mary Lemos
Som
Miss Coyne Weds Peter McClure In West Concord
Miss Rita A. Coyne daughter of Mrs Thomas Coyne and the late Mr Coyne married Peter R. McClure son of Mrs Peter J McClure and the late Mr McClure at Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord The 10 o clock mass was celebrated by Rev Lewis F Kearn A reception followed at the Colonial Inn The couple plans a New York trip and will reside on Orchard road in a newly built home Genevieve Hauser attended the bride as her only attendant Alfred Nunes of Warren RI served as best man The bride is a Concord High School graduate and works as secretary at the high school office The groom is a Catholic University graduate and a chemist at Godfrey L Cabot in Cambridge
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West Concord
Rita A. Coyne
Thomas Coyne
Mr. Coyne
Main Street
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Peter R. McClure
Peter J. McClure
Mr. McClure
Warren
Rhode Island
Ev. Lewis F. Kearn
Colonial Inn
Stephen J. Hauser
Genevieve Hauser
Alfred Nunes
New York
Orchard Road
McClure
Concord High School
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Godfrey L. Cabot Company
Cambridge
Local drivers praised as safe and careful in campaign
Concord residents praised include Daniel Bushness of Barnes Hill road and Innocenza Palmeri water commissioner of Bedford both cited as safe drivers. Also commended were Paul Swanson Carlisle Marion Riley Concord South Lincoln Lawrence Thibault West Acton and John Cantino Littleton along with others invited by Chevrolet dealers for a chance to win free cars.
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Concord
Si Week
Tee Bri
Daniel Bushness
Barnes Hill Road
Bedford
Innocenza Palmeri
Hartwell Road
Palmeri
Paul F. Swanson
Curve Street
Carlisle
Marion H. Riley
Concord Road
South Lincoln
Lawrence Thibault
Orchard Drive
West Acton
John Cantino
Fords Jrand
Littleton
Acton
Chevrolet
United Workers Planning Party To Be Held In Bedford
The United Workers Planning Party will meet Tuesday May 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Laffin on Concord Road. Members of the 1940 club serve on the committee. All women are welcome and reservations may be made with Mrs. Sidney Wingalls.
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Bedford
United Workers
James B. Laffin
Concord Road
Sidney W. Ingalls
Fireman on day off halts blaze in Rocky Hill
Willard Whitney, a one man fire department on his day off, discovered a fire, raced to the fire house to sound the alarm, then returned to extinguish the flames. The report highlights his swift actions and dedication.
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Rocky Hill, Conn
Willard Whitney
Early Stages of Boston Stagecoach Lines in 1800
In 1800 Boston had fewer than 26 operating stagecoach lines. Each week about 116 trips were run by these lines, delivering mail and passengers between Boston and surrounding areas. The fragment notes the nascent stage and frequent routes of the period.
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Boston
Bos'on
Michigan Coal Mine near Swan Creek Closes in 1952
Michigan’s last coal mine near Swan Creek in Allegan County shut down early in 1952 ending local coal production.
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Michigan
Swan Creek
Allegan County
Concord Boys Prepare for Camporee at Camp Oak
Troop 49 of Concord plans a Camporee and Camporee at Camp Oak Bedford June 5 and 6 with two eight boy patrols entered in both events. Visitors included Cashman the district commissioner and Cubmaster Gordon Smith and his son David who will graduate from cubbing May 21 and may join Troop 49. About 25 adults and many boys viewed scout jamboree photos from California and recapped a weekend trip to Fairhaven cliffs. Alden Hills joined, and Joseph LeSage will move from cubs to Scoutmaster Fred Oliver's unit. The troop continues collecting waste paper scrap metal and similar materials.
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Concord
Camp Oak
Bedford
California
Fairhaven Cliffs
Alden Hills
West Concord
Joseph LeSage
Fred Oliver
Canton declares war on mink farm over odor
Stark County Canton authorities move to halt J. D. Rachel operator of a mink farm amid an injunction petition alleging the farm emits obnoxious and noisome odor harming nearby property owners.
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Canton, O
U.P
Stark County
Canton
J. D. Rachel
Funeral for H C Fletcher at Concord
West Concord funeral services were held for Herbert O. Fletcher age 82 of 22 Riverside Avenue who died after a two week illness. Rev Edwin B Nylen officiated and interment was at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. He was born in Stafford Springs CT in 1872 and lived in West Concord seven years. He owned Taunton Cylinder Grinding Co and was a member of Sonic Lodge A F and A M. Surviving are his wife Elvira I Fletcher son Horace R Fletcher sister Mrs Eva Weligaes and several grandchildren.
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West Concord
Herbert O. Fletcher
Riverside Avenue
Néla
MacRae Funeral Home
Edwin B. Nylen
Fletcher
Sonic’ Lodge
Odd Fellows
Elvira I. Fletcher
Horace R. Fletcher
Massachusetts Reformatory
Eva
Weligaes
Patricia
al Re Fle
Weat Concord
Concord Lions Club to Meet May 25 at Howard Johnsons
The Concord Lions Club will hold a Tuesday evening meeting on May 25 at 6 30 p m at Howard Johnsons with President Leonard E Rae presiding. Past President Rothwell N Mae Rae will run the program. Last meeting featured Col Harold T Lowe speaking on France Past and Future after returning from Casablanca and Paris.
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Concord
Concord’ Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Leonard E. Rae
Rothwell N. MaeRae
Harold T. Lowe
France
Casablanca
Paris
H. Theodore Beharrell
Mansion Inn
Wayland
MacRae
Robert B. Lortz
Motor vehicles travel over half a trillion miles in 1953
United States motor vehicles logged more than 500 billion miles in 1953. The mileage represents a vast transportation milestone, illustrating the growth of car usage and road travel across the nation.
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United States
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