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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

9

Sudbury Fine Arts Festival Draws Week End Crowds

The Sudbury Fine Arts Festival jointly run by the School Department and the PTA drew large crowds May 19 and 20. Exhibits ranged from student artwork and crafts by Bantam Workshop to paintings, pottery, and illuminated manuscripts. A Saturday program featured music by school pupils and a Fashion Show by the Homemaking Department, while Sunday offered a choral concert and instrumental pieces by local students. The event aimed to boost general interest in arts and crafts and signals plans for a broader festival in coming years.

Sudbury America Sudbury School Department Sudbury Parent-teacher Association Cafegeria Cateeria Bantam Workshop Fred Dermott Vera Presley Jim Wentworth Leonard Ek Pike Gwendolyn MacDonald Williams. Schipper Harold McMurtry Ree’s Fred Olsen Calvin Smith Jean Fredey Daniel Blue Stanley Rodgers George Wilson Carlyle Burland William Evans Francis Raynor William F. Schipper Elwyn C. Williams Xale M. Rachlin Helene Sherman National Gallery Washington Bradshaw's Loring Coleman Jordan Marsh Woodland Road Robert Woodbury Sarah Belle Grace Way Faith Forbes Featherland Farms G. Hamilton Martin Rousseau Thomas Casella Janice St. Germaine Blair Good Dorothy Haskell William Imlach Barbara Lewis Peter Lukesh Virginia Roehrig David Adams Jocelyn Coblenz Scott Emmons John Howe Diane McLachlan Susan Morris Charlene Moynihan Susan Smith Gertrude Hirsch Fiddle and I Vienna Spain Sarah G. Smith Sheila Moynihan Mary Ann Ashley David Copp Anne Gomposi Memorial Congregational Church Jean Copp Alieulia Sylvia Jeanie Allemande Tom Beverly Emmons Jane Folsom Marsden Griswold Linda Roehrig Kathryn Saint Dennis Anderson Jill Frye Chalice

Acton Lions Club Dinner and Dance Planned

The Acton Lions Club announces its first annual ladies night dinner and dance on Tuesday evening May 29 at 7 o'clock at the Acton Center Woman's Clubhouse. A local orchestra will provide dancing after dinner. Reservations may be made with President Richard A. Gallant.

Acton Acton Lions Club Acton Center Richard A. Gallant

Memorial Day Safety Urges Drivers and Pedestrians

Rudolph F. King chairman of the Massachusetts Highway Safety Committee urges motorists and pedestrians to exercise extra caution on highways over Memorial Day. The message notes parades and processions attract many pedestrians and bicyclists and calls for courtesy to all highway users.

Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rudolph F. King Massachusetts Highway Safety Committee

Funeral Service for Mrs Lindau Held in Bedford

Bedford funeral services were held for Mrs Margaret Susan Lindau who died last Thursday. Born in Hubbardston and Radcliffe College graduate 1918 she lived in Bedford more than 30 years and was active in Red Cross and well child conferences. She home on North Road with husband Norman C Lindau deceased January 1955. Survived by two daughters Judith Lindau Boston and Nancy Lewis Princeton two brothers Elihu Kelton Palmerton and Richard Kelton Jefferson and a nephew Thomas Kelton who resided with her.

Bedford Margaret Susan (Kelton) Lindau Hubbardston Radcliffe College Red Cross North Road Norman C. Lindau North Carolina Judith Lindau Boston Nancy Lewis Princeton New Jersey Elihu Kelton Palmerton Pennsylvania Richard Kelton Jefferson Thomas Kelton

Amaranths View Mothers Degree Celebration

Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranths held in Acton at Town hall with Mrs. Ann Ogilvie as royal matron presiding. A cake marked the third birthday anniversary as members enjoyed refreshments. Entertainment by Leominster Order of DeMolay conferred the mothers degree.

Acton Nashoba Valley Court of Amaranths Ann Ogilvie Leominster Order of DeMolay

Lincoln Man Dies Tuesday at Emerson Hospital

Lincoln resident William Bernard Riley age 76 died Tuesday at Emerson Hospital in Concord after an illness. Born March 5 1880 he was a retired painting contractor. Survived by four sisters all of Lincoln. Funeral from Joseph Dee and Son on Friday with a requiem high mass at St Joseph's Church. Interment at St Bernard's Cemetery in Concord.

Lincoln William Bernard Riley Concord Road Emerson Hospital Concord Helen F Helena L Margaret A Julia E Joseph Dee & Son St. Joseph's Church St. Bernard’s Cemetery

South Acton Girl Wins Freshman Scholarship to Boston U

Acton Alice Foreman of South Acton receved a Boston University freshman scholarship. She is graduating this year from Acton High School and will enter the College of Liberal Arts next September to major in English and pursue a teaching career.

Acton Alice Foreman Acton High School Charles Foreman Maple Street South Acton Boston University Alice College of Liberal Arts

Alcott Parents Group Holds Meeting in Concord

A large turnout of Concord parents attended the final Alcott Parents Group meeting as Dr. Abigail Eliot spoke on The Early Development of the Personality of the Young Child. An attendance and steering committee plan for stronger involvement was announced with Mrs. Ward Willet chairing the attendance panel and a year-end slate of officers including Mrs. Weston B. Haskell and Mrs. Hamilton Young continuing.

Concord Alcott Abigail Eliot Ward Willet Roderick Eliot Stephen Baldwin Robert Needham William Faxon Weston B. Haskell Hamilton Young Baldwin David Ferguson Samuel Hazard Gordon Brown William Apthorp Charles Redford

Household Septic Tank Cleaning Frequency Question

A 1000 gallon household septic tank typically requires cleaning every five to eight years to prevent buildup and maintain system efficiency. Homeowners should schedule inspections and service with a licensed septic contractor.

Woman's Club Names New Officers for Year

Acton Center Woman's Club announces 2026 officers and directors. President Mrs Frederick W Abbt. Vice President Mrs David Rinker. Second Vice President Mrs Paul McPherson. Recording Secretary Mrs James Gates. Corresponding Secretary Mrs Warren Hartwell. Treasurer Mrs Gardner Walker. Chaplain Mrs Donnell Boardman. Directors include Mrs John Goddard for one year, Mrs Gerald Hollis for two years, and Mrs Alden Flagg Jr. as three-year. Committee chairs cover American home education legislation art drama and literature.

Acton Center Acton Center Woman’s Club Frederick W. Abbt David ‘Rinker Paul McPherson James Gates Warren Hartwell Gardner Walker Donnell Boardman John Goddard Gerald Hollis Alden Flagg Jr John Pettingell Forrest Bean Jr John Creighton Albert P. Durkee

Local Name Fragments Outline Audit Inquiry

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