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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

12

Bedford Choral Group Plans HMS Pinafore Operetta

The Bedford Choral Group will stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore on June 4 and 5 directed by Richard Clow with Eleanor Hartley at the piano. Soloists include Christine Garmello and Joseph Leonardo, with cast members Paton Hiltoner Morrill Herring Gilman and Edith D s. Proceeds from last year funded water pipe installation to the skating rink. this year’s proceeds go to a similar project.

Bedford Choral Group H.M.S. Pinafore Richard Clow Eleanor Hartley Christine Garmello Sfdford Joseph Leonardo Somerville Paul Paton Elias Hiltoner Lexington Dick Deadeye Clayton Ov Morrill Hichard B. Herring Carperter Laura Gilman Hebe Edith D. S Little Buttercup

Bedford Earl's representatives attend Cambridge county event

Miss Mary Erland and Mrs Charles S represented the American Literary Auxiliary at the County Cork meeting in Cambridge. Mr and Mrs Robert E Ferrick noted the fourth anniversary of their marriage on May 20 as Mrs Ferrick’s daughter, of Mrs Mary Sullivan, Springs Road, offers congratulations.

Earl’s. Atwood Mary Ee Erland Charles S. E Cambridge Robert E. Ferrick Ferrick Mary Sullivan Springs Road

Concord High Grad Receives BA Degree at UMass Amherst

Harriet O Bates daughter of former Selectman Richard Bates Carlisle will be graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst next Sunday June 7. She is a Concord High School alumna and has been a member of the French club the Rosters Doisters and the campus dramatic association.

Concord Harriet O. Bates Richard B. Bates Carlisle University of Massachusetts At Amherst Concord High School French Club Roster Doisters Campus Dramatic Association

Shut-Ins Day Promoted For June Sixth Visit

Stow International promotes Shut-ins Day on the first Sunday in June, urging Americans and Canadians to brighten the day for homebound people with visits and cards. The association notes calling hours and suggests scheduling visits to make the day memorable.

Stow—International United States Canada Shutins Day Association

Bedford Social News Notes Visit Canadian Relatives

Bedford Mrs Ivan H. Smith entertained her sister Mrs Claude Porter of Fort Lawrence North Carolina and Mrs Bliss Weeks of Wallace Bridge North Carolina. They with Mrs Smith have recently been visiting with other relatives in Canada.

Ivan H. Smith Hartford Street Claude Porter Fort Lawrence N. C Bliss Weeks Wallace Bridge N.C Smith Canada

Bedford man reports two weeks active duty at Air Field

P. A. Leary of 122 Springs Road Bedford reported last Sunday at Bedford Air Field for a two week active duty period with the 83rd Air Division. He is employed at Woolworth Co in Boston.

P. A. Leary 122 Springs Road Bedford Bedford Air Field 8Rd Woolworth Co Boston

J. J. Townsend Dies at 32 in Acton Area

James J. Townsend 32, of Acton Center and Welfleet, formerly of Acton, died with funeral services held at Welfleet Congregational Church. He worked for the Springfield News and had been with a nationwide radio network. He was a son of Rev. Townsend and brother of Corpsman Robert Townsend, missing in action in the Pacific on November 12, 1944.

Acton Welfleet Congregational Church James J. Townsend P. Townsend Welfleet Acton Center Townsend Springfield News Center Congregational Church Welfleet Church Ludlow High School American International College Springfield Conp Robert Townsend USMC Pacific

Biggest Penny Sale Set for June 4 at West Concord

The Diasest penny sale at Our Lady Help of Christians church West Concord will run Friday June 4 at 8 pm on church grounds near Route 62 rain date next fair night. Prizes include six grand prizes plus 100 cash and 200 electrical and household items. 1000 attendees expected as girls from the parish sell tickets.

West Concord Our Lady Help of Eo Allxander J. McCarthy

Soul and Body Topic Highlighted at First Church Sermon

Concord readers heard a lesson sermon titled Soul and Body at First Church of Christ Scientist on Lowell Road last Sunday morning. The service reflected on spiritual and physical matters and drew parishioners seeking guidance.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Lowell Road

New Automatic Signals To Be Placed Here

West Concord to receive new automatic signals at Main street crossing 250 feet south of West Concord station. Two flashing red lights will warn highway travelers in both directions. A shrill bell will notify pedestrians of approaching trains. Cross buck signs at the crossing will be removed.

West Concord Main Street New Haven Railroad New Haven

Rahway Couple Hosts Visit in Stow

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Perkins of Rahway New Jersey spent last weekend at Mrs Perkins's Crescent Street home in Stow. Upon returning home he departed on a business trip to Virginia.

Irving Perkins Rahway New Jersey Mr. Perkin Crescent Stret Stow

Local Transactions and Community Notes

Laurait Lane buys a houselot on Sweetwater Avenue from Boston sellers Raymond Crawford and Louise Crawford. Sandra Louise Marsen is baptized at the Church of Christ by Rev William E Mack. American Legion Auxiliary Executive Board meets at Elizabeth Atwood's Webber Avenue home and finalizes Memorial Day plans to serve dinner at Town Hall to local groups and guests.

Lauriat Lane Sweetwater Avenue Raymond and Louise Crawford Boston Sandra Louise Marsen Albert Marsen Great Road Church of Christ William E. Mack American Legion Auxiliary Elizabeth Atwood Webber Avenue Hall Lexington American Legion Gold Star

How to Ratproof ekg Told By Engineering H

W Carpenter head of naval architectural engineering at University of Maryland offers steps to keep rats from stored grain. Use metal flashing on corners and cement bins, hardware cloth under floors around corn cribs, a smooth metal band around crib bases, solid underground concrete foundations, and a wider footing ledge to deter burrowing. Combine with rat poisons and sanitation for best results.

W. Carpenter Navicuteritel Engineering Department University Maryland Rpenter

Choice of press cloths for home sewing tested by experts

Julia E Brekke notes that no single pressing method suits all fabrics. She lists press cloth options and fabric-use tips including chiffon for rayons and silks, and warns to test a small area to avoid water spots and damage.

Julia E. Brekke NDAC Migs Brekke Snfeld

Costa Rica and Estonia Under Strain in Early 20th Century

Fragmented notes describe Costa Rica’s democratic stability after 1917 with minimal public violence and a dense central plateau population. Estonia’s church life is curtailed under hostile regime, with clergy depleted and services led by vergers, amid wartime destruction and religious restriction.

Tong Costa Rica Negisvaders Cedgraphic Society Sar Jos West Virginia Americas

Red Cross Bloodmobile Here June 11 in Concord

Concord residents are urged to donate a pint of blood Friday June 11 from 1 to 7 PM at the Vestry of the First Parish Meeting House. The appeal ties blood donation to the Three Musketeers pledge and notes local efforts by the Gallon Club with eight pints donated to date.

Unitarian Church American Red Cross Bloodmobile Concord Bloodmobile

Regis College To Award Degree To Jean OBrien

Miss Jean F Meynargaties OBrien daughter of Mr and Mrs Wings OBrien will receive a Bachelor of Science degree at Regis College during Commencement Day Friday June 4 Archbishop Richard J Cushing expected to officiate She was General Chairman of Senior Week and chaired the Senior Prom in Regis College Foyer May 28 She attended local schools and St Michaels Academy Hudson and earned a certificate from Boston University Evening College of Commerce

Meynargaties Jeanne F Wings ‘H. O’brien Regis College Richard J. Cushing O’brien

Nurse Eth Announces Nation Clinic at Pilot Grove School

Mrs Eth announces a nation clinic at Pilot Grove School on May 25 to acquaint the first grade with the school and Perkins. Ethel Huston notes 25 cases of ny.

Stow Eth Pilot Grove Perkins Ethel Huston

Boxboro Woman Dies Suddenly at Haynes Boston

Mrs Cunningham aged 30 of Somerville dies suddenly in Boston after a brief illness. Daughter of Cora Allen Canary and Carroll. survived by four children and her mother Mrs Dist. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 o clock at her home under the direction of Nombly Funeral Ward.

Boxboro Cunningham Haynes Boston Somervill Cora Allen Canary Carroll Dist Ionwombly

Acton Red Cross Meeting Announced for June One

Acton Red Cross announces a meeting next Tuesday June 1 at 8:00 p.m. Members are urged to attend for year ahead planning and roll call. Contributions welcome to support local branch activities.

Acton Red Cross

Degree of officers served following session

The text mentions officers as having served in a following session, indicating a transition in duties or responsibilities. No additional context or names are provided to specify dates, locations, or actions beyond the formal continuation of service.

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