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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

2

Go-To Church Band Pins Awarded at Maynard Methodist

Maynard Methodist Church honored several youths with Go-To Church Band Pins for perfect attendance last Sunday. Recipients included Stephen Carlton Edward Carlton III Robert Whitney Linda Palmer Frances Marsh Robert Larkin Anita Davis Kenneth Jones David McKenna Vickie Burnett and Jackie Davis. Ernest Richards and Eddie Richards sons of Mr and Mrs Richards returned from Clinton Hospital after tonsil surgery last Saturday.

Maynard Methodist Church Stephen Carlton Edward, Carlton, III Robert Whitney Linda Palmer Frances Marsh Robert Larkin Anita Davis Kenneth Jones David McKenna Vickie Burnett Jackie Davis Little Rnie Eddie Richards Ernest. Richards Wall Cort Clinton Hospital

Carome Family Returns From Virginia Vacation

Mr and Mrs Pasquale A Carome 52 Thompson Street have come home after a two week vacation visiting their daughter and family in Virginia. They toured sites in Washington DC and their granddaughter Kathleen from Virginia will stay with them for the summer.

Pasquale A. Carome Thompson Street Virginia Washington, D. C Kathleen Maynard

Central Music Festival Attended by Local Students

Miss Mary Wood and Miss Eleanor Colburn attended the Central Music Festival at Uxbridge last Saturday. Mrs Saima Wood and Mrs Joseph Doel attended the United Thank Offering in St Pauls Cathedral Boston last Wednesday.

Mary Wood Eleanor Colburn Uxbridge Saima Wood Joseph Doel United St. Paul’s Cathedral Boston

Teachers complete music course at Lowell State College

The Misses Mary Wood Eleanor Colburn Irene Wood and Mrs Margaret Swain local school teachers have completed a course in music at Lowell State Teachers College.

Mary Wood Eleanor Colburn Irene Wood Margaret ‘Swain Lowell State Teachers College

Pony League Opens Four-Club Season at Alumni Field

The Pony League of the As sabet Valley League will start its four club season at Alumni Field next Monday.

Pony League Assabet Valley League Alumni Field

Maynard Sophomore pitcher leads 5-2 Midland League win

Johnny Kulevich pitched for Maynard as they defeated Clinton 5 2 at Crowe Park on Friday. It marked Maynard's third league win and second over Clinton. The club has shown big improvement after close losses to Concord and Hudson.

Johnny Kulevich Maynard High Clinton Crowe Park Black Maynard Concord Hudson

Maynard G. Len Club Plant Sale At Congregational Church

Maynard G. Len Club hosts its annual plant sale on Friday June 3 at 10:00 am on the lawn of the Congregational Church. First time in the shopping center location, the event offers a selection of annuals and perennials to beautify gardens.

Maynard Maynard G.len Club Congregational Church

Card of Thanks for Marlboro Hospital Recovery

I thank all my friends for flowers, cards and gifts during my stay at Marlboro Hospital. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses for excellent care. Signed Rank A. Colombo Maynard.

Marlboro Hospital Si Nee

Vocal Pupils Present Musical at Mrs Sims Home

The vocal pupils of Mrs Adelaide Sims perform their annual musical Sunday June 5 at 3 oclock at Mrs Sims home. Soloists include Rosalind Darby Sudbury Mary Bakun Kathie Simons Sandra Waldron Daniel Mulcahy Arlene Chyaus Shellie Teacher Christine Mansfield Nancy Silvio Margaret Jones Karalee Manty Elaine Morrison. The group is accompanied by Mrs Johnson. A social hour follows.

Maynard Adelaide Sims

Rev K Jones Jr Attends New England Methodist Conference

Rev Robert K Jones Jr pastor of Sudbury and Maynard Methodist Churches attends the New England Conference of the Methodist Church in Westfield led by Bishop John Wesley Lord. Noted speakers include Dr Edward Staples Bishop Herbert Welch Bishop Lewis Hartman and Dr Harry Denman with lay leaders William Naylor and L Roy Hawes among attendees.

Maynard Robert K. Jones Jr Sudbury & Maynard New Engand Methodist Church John Wesley Lord Boston First Methodoidist Westfield Edward D. Staples General Board of Education Herbert Welch New York Lewis O. Hartman Harry Denman Board of Evangelism Henry Hitt Crane P. W. Ewing Pennsylvania Christian Civic League William Naylor Maynard Methodist Church L. Roy Hawes Sudbury Methodist Church

Granny Fixes Things staged by Union Congregational group

On Friday evening May 20 the Senior Youth Fellowship at Union Congregational Church presented a two act comedy Granny Fixes Things directed by Rev. Robert McGlone. Betty Boeske played Granny with cast members Albert Carlson Lawrence Armour Barbara O Louglhin Judith Tower Lorraine Johnson Fred Sivonen Bruce Pekkala.

Maynard Granny Union Congregational Church Robert McGlone Betty Boeske Albert Carlson Lawrence Armour Barbara O’loughlin Judith Tower Lorraine Johnson Fred Sivonen Bruce ‘Pekkala Charles Lowe Raymond Weaving Ronald

Birth of Twins for Mr and Mrs Arthur Matson

News from Hopkins Minnesota reports the birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Arthur Matson. The babies Donna Esther and Dean Ernest arrive with the couple already parents to Darlene and Gary. Mrs Matson is Agnes Anderson of Maynard.

Maynard Arthur Matson Hopkins, Minneston Matson Agnes Anderson Donna Esther Dean Ernest Darlene Gary

Poppy Sale In Progress At VFW Post 1812

The V F W Post 1812 will conduct its annual Poppy Sale Friday and Saturday. Citizens are urged to cooperate in funding the living memorial to veterans’ dead by supporting poppy sales. One cent from each poppy goes to the National Home for Widows and Orphans at Eaton Rapids Michigan, a fund that has raised over two and a half million dollars through the sale.

Maynard V. F. W. Post No. 1812 America V.F. W. Buddy Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States W.F.W. ‘National Home Eaton Rapids Michigan V.F.W

CARE Cooperative talk at Sudbury meeting

On Wednesday May 25 St Elizabeth Anglican Woman's Club of Sudbury hosted Doug Eglington Public Relations Director of United Co op Society of Maynard. Mr Biginton outlined CARE Cooperative for American Remittances to Everywhere and presented a film about CAIRE's activities. The gathering took place at Mrs Craig Wiley's Concord Road home.

Maynard St.Elizabeth Craig Wiley Concord Road

Modettes Sponsor Dance For Maynard Youth

The Redettes announce a dance for children up to 8th grade to be held at the Maynard Rod and Gun Club on Friday June 3 from 6 to 8 pm. There will be a door prize games prizes for best dancers free refreshments and a song fest during intermission.

Modettes Redettes Maynard Rod and Gun Club

Unions Edge Toward Wages as Contracts Multiply

The statement notes that more than 100000 union management contracts influence wages and working conditions for 15 million workers, highlighting the complexity of labor governance and collective bargaining in the economy.

Maynard School Students Explore Military Careers Week Event

Juniors and seniors attended a Maynard High School conference on May 17 about Army Navy Marine Air Force and Coast Guard service careers. Speakers included Lt Everett Chief Davis Sgt Magoon Sgt Therrien Chief Harrington and Yeoman Dorothy Green. Girls and boys received individual guidance after the presentations. Playoff dates for spring events are May 24 to 26. Sixth graders Jaguars lost 0 6 to Rockets while Red Sox defeated Jets 6 3 on May 12.

Armed Services Maynard High School Everett U. S. Army Davis Navy Magoon Marines Therrien Air Force Harrington Army Dorothy Green Howard Burke Lever

Students receive pink slips after driver education tests

On May 18 two groups completed Driver Education courses with a registry inspector. The list of students earning pink slips includes Lloyd Williams, Kathryn Zawadski, Joan Priest, Joan Whitney, Jacqueline Vincent, Thomas Duggan, Virginia Warila.

Lloyd Williams Kathryn Zawadski Joan Priest Joan Whitney Jacqueline Vincent Thomas Duggan Virginia Warila

Second Grade Field Trip to Stoneham Zoo

On Tuesday May 24 the pupils of Miss Silk's second grade at Roosevelt school visited Stoneham Zoo. They departed at 9 a m by chartered bus and returned at 3 p m. Chaperones included Mrs Edmund Beebe president of the Maynard Parent-Teacher Association Mrs Irving Manning and Leonard McKenna, parents of students in the class.

Miss Silk Roosevelt School Stoneham Zoo Edmund Beebe Maynard Parent-Teacher Association Irving Manning Leonard McKenna

Emerson Junior High Dental Health Assembly Recap

Miss Marion Holden of the Massachusetts Public Health Department showed two films on dental health to Emerson Junior High pupils followed by questions. A fall survey found two students with perfect teeth, eighty-one needing no treatment, and certificates were awarded to supervised pupils, with a reminder to visit a dentist yearly.

Emerson Junior High Marion Holden Mass Dept. of Public Health Emerson Lee Prescott James Harris Dorothy Holt R. N Miss Holden

Coolidge School Opens New AMPRO Projector

Teachers and children at Coolidge school enjoy a new AMPRO projector during visual aid class. Class pictures were taken of all Grade 1 students by Samuel. Baseball teams organized by Mr Waldron are practicing for the season.

Coolidge Coolidge School Samuel Waldron

Local Area Students to Graduate From Stockbridge School

Three local area students will graduate from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts during the 32nd commencement exercises on May 29 on Goodell Library lawn. Ray A. Swanson, Deborah A. Sealey, and David C. Crowell will receive diplomas as 115 classmates. Rev. David S. King will give the main address.

Stockbridge School of Agriculture University of Massachusetts Fred P. Jeffrey Ray A. Swanson Milton R. Swanson Boston Post Road Marlboro Deborah A. Sealey Robert WW. Sealey White Bagley Road Southboro David C. Crowell Connecticut Miss Sealey Peters High School Glass Mr. Crowell

Seek Whereabouts of Pvt Stolakis

Marlboro editors seek Private Peter Stolakis of Fort Dix New Jersey. A wallet found on Main Street contained his Armed Forces identification and papers but no money. The Marlboro Enterprise asks any friend or relative to identify him so the wallet can be returned to Stolakis or sent to Fort Dix if needed.

Marlboro Peter Stolakis Fort Dix New Jersey Marlboro Enterprise Main Street United States Stolakis

Obituary: Maynard-Joseph Martin 91

Maynard Joseph Martin 91 of 2 Maple Street died at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday. Born in Ireland he lived in Maynard 78 years and worked for the American Woolen Company before retirement. Survived by a nephew, Joseph P. Martin of Summer Street. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 PM at Powler Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. David R. Covell officiating.

Maynard Joseph Martin Massachusetts General Hospital Ireland Hadeen American Woolen Company Joseph P. Martin Summer Street Powler Funeral Home David R. Covell St. George’s Church

Maynard couple announce Sawyer Kersenbrock engagement

Maynard High School senior Jane Emily Sawyer engaged to Jack Jay Kersenbrock son of Herman and Mrs Kersenbrock of Colby Kansas. Jane is accepted to Framingham State Teachers College and serves as Junior Past Worthy Advisor in Rainbow Girls Assembly. Kersenbrock is a Colby High School graduate who studied at Kansas State College before entering the armed services.

Maynard Paul D. Sawyer Brooks Street Jane Emily Jack Jay Kersenbrock Herman Kersenbrock Colby Kansas Sawyer Maynard High School Framingham State Teachers College Rainbow “Order For Girls Kersenbrock Kransas State College Armed Services

Hydens Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Surrounded by Family

Maynard Mr and Mrs Onni Hyden marked their 25th anniversary with a surprise party at 20 Roosevelt Street attended by relatives and friends. The couple, married in the Union Congregational Church parsonage by Rev Mills, received gifts and a cash purse. they have a son Paul and Mr Hyden works for Maynard Acton Oil Co for over 20 years.

Maynard Onni Hyden Roosevelt Street Gathring Union Congregational Church Union Congregational Church By the Rev. Mills Paul Hyden Maynuard-Acton Oil Company

Memorial Services Planned by Stow Veterans

STOW Commander Allan Ferguson of the American Legion announces a veterans group will gather at Town Hall at 12:00 p.m. Saturday May 28 and place plants flags and grave markers. The Stow Veterans Association invites all veterans in Stow to Memorial Exercises Sunday May 29 at 11 a.m. Gleasondale Church and Monday May 30 parade assembling at Town Hall at 1:30 starts at 2:00.

Allan Ferguson American ’Legion Town Hall

Twin Boys Born to Killinger Family at Parsonage

Congratulations pour in for Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Killinger of First Parish Church on the birth of identical twin boys named Eric and Marc Tarry. Mrs. Lorretta Killinger thanks all who sent cards and gifts for this joyous event.

Paul E. Killinger First Parish Eric David Marc Tarry Lorretta Killinger Alil

Watertown Couple Visiting Great Neck Family for Extended Holiday

Mr and Mrs Delbert Lewis and Mrs Hazel M Jones of Watertown New York are visiting Mr and Mrs Ronald L Jones of Great Road for an extended holiday.

Delbert Lewis Hazel M. :Jones Watertown New York Ronald L. Jones Great Road

Public Auction Notice on Mortgage Foreclosure

Notice states George Melvin Holloway mortgagor and Middlesex County National Bank mortgagee, dated August 5, 1954, overdue 879.12 with 488.40 due. The property a 1948 Chevrolet 2 door sedan, serial 2FJ122401, will be sold at Acton Motor Company Garage West Acton Massachusetts at 3 00 PM on June 1 to pay the debt and costs. Medville L Clark vice president Middlesex County National Bank mortgagee.

George Melvin Holloway Middlesex County’ National ‘Bank Acton ‘Motor Company School Street West Acton Mass Middlesex County National Bank Medville L. Clark

Water main pressure test to affect Concord area

Notice to water customers warns of high pressure tests starting June 2 in West Concord Main Street Rim Street area Musketaquid Road Na shoba Park and Coolidge Road zones. Expect leaks, temporary low service, interruptions, and possible discoloration as regulators and plumbers advised.

Concord Khave Willibe West Concord Main Street Rim Street Musketaquid Nine Acre Nashoba Park Coolidge Road Lotwell Road Concord Water

Unclear fragment on stage play and names

Readable text shows fragments mentioning Mrs Ty Qn Qe and played Tannite with action but lacks coherent context or full details of event or participants.

Recognition Acknowledges Carlton Charley Special Students

The report lists students including Charla Wasely and Florence Wi as recognized for performances and contributions at a school event. It notes the Carlton and Charley Special programs involving these pupils and a concert operation.

Cunninguey Thea Carlton Charley Maytion Y Florence Wi

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U.S Rank A. Colombo Adv Joseph F. Sampson Nason St. Maynard K. Jones, Jr Main St V. F.W Post NO Will Condu Maynard CT Shairman Michael DeGrappo Tipton’s ‘Nursery School Actons Robert Tipton South Acton Jaguars The Rockets Red Sox Jets Nolette Division of Employment Security Elmwood Pvt. Stolakis U. S Harriet.Crowther Florida Rd Fowler Funeral Home Jack J. Kersenbrock Colby Kan Jane E. Sawyer the Manning Pharmacy Mein St Summer St STOW Common Middlesex Rai Middlesex Lune Nui Ri Nard Schosone Bitlo Mrs Jay Ty Charla Wasely
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