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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

6

Unemployment Rise Hits Maynard Mill Sector Area

The Maynard American Wool Co. mill and related textile and shoe firms report large layoffs in April shortening workweeks and extending unemployment claims. total area unemployment nears 2870 with 2470 claimants in late April, despite temporary recalls at the woolen mill. prospects for improvement appear slim with manufacturing now a negligible job source.

American Wool Co Maynard Ace Arlboro and Hudson Marlboro American Woolen Co

Bedford Notes and Family Updates in Town

Miss Barbara Mack daughter of Rev and Mrs William Mack recovers at home on the Great Road Rutland VT after hospital stay Green Mountain Junior College student. Mrs Faye Roby entertains sister in law Mrs Eudora Straw of South Weare NH Sophia Martin returns home after winter in Athol MA. Mr and Mrs Richard Hunnewell and daughter Kay Ann Ma Low of San Diego CA visit relatives in town. Mr Hunnewell serves in By and do on leave er prophens of Bed-

Barbara Mack William Mack Rutland Vermont Great Road Green Mountain’ Junior College Faye’ Roby Elm Street Eudora «Straw South Weare N. H Richard’ Hunnewell Kay Ann Ma Low San Diego California Mr .Hunnewell

Concord post office appoints Bernard J. Rushe to succeed Flannery

Bernard J. Rushe, a World War II veteran, assumes a new role at the Concord Post Office replacing Edward F. Flannery, an ex- Amy veteran, who moves to the state highway department amid Vermont’s claim of long standing freedom and no slavery within its borders.

Bernard J. Rushe Concord Post Office Edward F. Flannery Amy Highway Departments

English guests visit Maynard couple in May

Mr and Mrs Lindsey Smith host Mr and Mrs Frank Wood from England in Maynard. They toured New York City including Radio City and ten Island, visited Providence and Boston, and plan Mohawk Trail travel. Mr Wood studies tuberculosis work and notes rationed England. They thank hosts and plan return May 30 to New York to fly to England with local birthday cake.

Maynard Lindsey Smith Nasan Street Frank Wood England Sun Boston Wood Providence R. I City of Leeds National Tuberculosis Association New York Mrs. Wood Constellation Heath Row

Daughter Nurse in London Hospital Highlighted

The note mentions their daughter, who serves as a nurse in one of London's largest hospitals.

London

Bedford Parent Teachers Association Elects New Officers

Mrs. L H Smith presides at Bedford PTA annual meeting held at the school. Officers installed include president Mrs Louis H Smith and vice president Mrs Charles Scrymgeoutt. Room prizes awarded for parent attendance. entertainment by pupils directed by Miss Lucille Hoffstra.

Bedford Parent Teachers’ Association James P. McQuaid Louis H Smith Charles Scrymgeoutt M. Bernardand Webber Bertram Coburn Florence’ Robitalle Catherine Ahern William C. Skarda Donald L. Trovant John F. Brown Frederick W. Backes Philip Hallowell Montrose P. McArdle Thomas Donnelan James P. McQuaide Roderick MacLean Robert McAnaul Lexington Robitsilie Miss Auger

Shower Party for Bedford Miss Kay Wallace

A pre nuptial shower was held at the home of Mrs Edith Snedden on Downing road Lexington. Miss Kay Wallace received gifts and cash from attendees including Mrs William Coolidge Mrs Sally Converse Mrs Lincoln E Currier Mrs Edward Hart Jr Miss Eileen Aynch Mrs Runppar Mrs Rose Morey Miss Nellie McDonald Miss Margery Koester and Miss Mary Daley.

Bedford Kay Wallace North Road Edith Snedden Downing Road Lexington William Coolidge Sally Converse Lincoln E. Currier Edward Hart, Jr Eileen Aynch Runppar Rose Morey Nellie McDonal Margery Koester Mary Daley

Local Residents In Town and Visiting

Mrs. Mary Sullivan of Springs road visits her daughter Mrs. Leonaert Fougsteadt in Littleton. Mrs. Alice Otis of Concord road returns from Florida after wintering there. Mrs. Jessie Lake of Cutler street is a patient at Emerson Hospital in Concord.

Mary Sullivan Springs Road Leonaert Fougsteadt Littleton Alice Otis Concord Road Florida Jessie Lake Cutler Street Emerson Hospital Concord

Permits For Playgrounds Needed In Concord Schedule

Concord Recreation Commission requires groups to apply to Recreation Director Bernhard E. Megin at Hunt Gymnasium for use of town playgrounds courts and facilities. Megin assists planning and supervising events and coordinates dates to avoid conflicts before license applications to the Selectmen.

Concord Hunt Gymnasium Concord Recreation Commission Berhard E. Megin Megin

Class of Local Ladies Complete 16 Week Course

A group of 12 women from Concord Acton Maynard Bedford and nearby areas finished a 16-week interior decorating course led by Mrs. Warren K. Lewellen of Bedford. The program began January 21 with a luncheon and gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Concord Warren K. Lewellen Bedford Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Children's Fair at Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday

The annual Children s Fair of Trinity Episcopal Church will be held Saturday from 2 to 5 at the home grounds of Mr and Mrs Frederick H Lovejoy 82 Main Street. The first Boston built ship was the Trial a 20 ton sailing vessel constructed in 1642. It sailed the following year for trade with Spain.

Trinity Episcopal Church Frederick H. Lovejoy Main Street Spain

Festival Postponed and Rescheduled at Our Lady Help Church

Our Lady Help of Christians Church postpones the annual May Festival due to rain and bad weather. The event moves to next Sunday at 2 p m on church grounds with parents and friends invited.

West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church

Note on Amy Concord and Roy Wedding Details

Fragmentary notice describes Amy Concord and G Roy wedding details with references to Roy and local insurance matters. The text is incomplete but indicates a marriage event and related individuals including Mr Roy and World insurance context.

Concord G. Roy Roy Mr. Roy Local Insurance Eran of World Y

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