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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
12
The notice details bids on town road improvements with values ranging from $12,000 to $65,000 listed for several streets and locations. Names such as Ruth G Ly mether G Head and Goodnow appear in a partial local notice with references to a church pastor and residents.
Sudbury officials outline 1955 plans to organize town farms with committee funding for farm housing and club spaces. Local leaders aim to develop homes and community areas, allocating resources and coordinating with town departments.
Lynne Ann Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Fay Jr marked her first birthday on Mothers Day Sunday May 13 with a party attended by relatives including her great grandmother grandmother and aunts. A special cake with playful figures topped the table and Lynne Ann’s mother recently completed a cake decorating course.
Concord community events director Mrs. Robert Eichler announces the Girl Scouts will march in Memorial Day parade led by Mrs. Robert Needham with Maj. Norman L. Scherer as parade marshal. Rehearsals planned at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium with senior and intermediate groups at 9 a.m. and Brownies at 10 a.m. If rain, Scout House workshop.
Concord hospital reports births this week including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert H Tullar Somerville on May 14 a daughter to Mr and Mrs James A Powers South Sudbury on May 14 a son to Mr and Mrs Daniel Meenan Sudbury on May 15 a son to Mr and Mrs William J Davis Randolph on May 15 a son to Mr and Mrs Philip Ineson Stow on May 16 a son to Mr and Mrs Patrick N Lombardi Maynard on May 17 a son to Mr and Mrs John Eunson Bedford on May 17 a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Carbray Maynard on May 18 and a son to Mr and Mrs John Carley Lincoln on May 20
The Sudbury Fire Department reports several incidents from May including brush fires at Willis Lake Drive Arbor Wood Road Pratt Mill Road Blueberry Hill Lane and a truck fire near White's Pond. A welding sparks caused a high school fire at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School with limited damage. Fire Chief Lt Germain appoints Leo Quinn as Lieutenant with 25 years service.
Mr and Mrs John G Harder welcome a son Stephen born May 13 at Richardson House. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Richard Piper of Sudbury and Mrs Philip Harder of Philmont NY. great grandmother Mrs Walter Piper. Mr and Mrs William H Waye welcome son Wendell James born April 16. Grandparents Leimo Wirkald Fitchburg and James Waye Leominster.
Manistee County taxpayers receive an extra year to pay back taxes after a delinquent tax sale was canceled due to an incorrect date in the official notice.
The Woman's Union of the Congregational Church hosted a luncheon and bridal gown display. Mrs Ralph Hemenway led the event with floral arrangements by Mrs George Greenlaw and luncheon duties by Mrs William Carson and Mrs Ge Taft. Numerous club members assisted, and gowns dating from 1850 through 1955 were worn by descendants and members, showcasing family dresses across generations.
Edward F. Cote 20 drove to North Branford Town Court to answer speeding and driving with a suspended license charges. He was arrested again on the spot and hit with an extra charge of driving while suspended, totaling 225 in fines.
Concord dedicates a Brownie Day on May 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a cookout games and songs led by Mrs. Ralph P Webster and troop leaders. Brownies depart at 11 after marching rehearsal for Briardale Farm Camp Thor eau site with permission from Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Pulis. The line notes James A Bland born in Flushing New York.
Sudbury garden lovers can buy plants at the Garden Shop on church lawn at 10 am Saturday May 26 hosted by the Woman's Alliance and the 1640 Club. Varieties include wild ginger bloodroot and evergreen shrubs donated by members. The club will sell food and weekend baked goods. rain location is church entry.
East Acton Sharon Marie Jeansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Jeansen Wetherbee street was baptized at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Sunday afternoon Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor officiated God parents were George Bell and Mrs Lenna Bell sister of the baby's father The baby's mother is Joyce LaMoge
The most common office emergency is the nosebleed, followed by fainting, foreign objects in the eye, choking, falls and heat exhaustion. This summary notes prevalent incidents in workplace settings and highlights quick response needs.
Maynard Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 53 invites Concord Lodge and Willow Lodge members, and West Acton’s Winona Rebekah Lodge, to services at South Acton Congregational Church on Sunday May 27 at 9 45 a m. Members meet at 9 30 in front of the church. Transportation help is requested from Gladys Nelson or Mary Wheeler P N G. Your aid supports the Mental Health campaign.
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