Veterans Day honors and town updates flash across region
Local officials rename Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Decorations go up in shopping districts while a recount looms in probate and a football game kickoff is set for 2 PM. Walden's Main Street hosts a 4:30 PM daily turn-in and community events at the Elks Club invite all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Exec
Sec
George E. Ig
Laurel
Monnare
Sheehan
Conhol
Walden
Main
Pren- Inc
Hugh Roy
Joseph C. Regan
Connavid B. Williams
Alan
Lexington
Middlesex County
D. E. Thompson
Elks Club
Shirley Teens Escape Seized by Concord Troops
Four Shirley youths aged 15 to 16 escaped from a vehicle near Lexing intersection 2 and 128. Concord State Troop J Fontaine Barry pursued and halted the car in Shirley at 9 59 p.m. Police alerted nearby towns as the group headed toward Ayer District and fled to a school.
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Concord
J. Fontaine
Barry
Shirley
Lexing
Ayer
Chamber Secretary Speakers to Rotarians and guests heard
Concord Chamber of Commerce executive Erickson outlined the movement's growth since 1953 and defined a chamber as business and professional people joining to protect and promote the town’s commercial, industrial, agricultural and civic interests. He noted local projects deserving citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Barber
Waltham
W. Stuart Allen
Jesse F. Baker
Rene Duberger
William C. Kirk
George A. Rohan
Chester D. Smethurst
Maynard
Robert L.bumford
Charles H. Duston
Peter D‘arrigo
John H. Kennedy
Robert D. Parks
Lester B. Whittemore
Simm
Subert M. Wardwell
Arlington
Paul Daly
Richard Dunbrack
Raymond Daniels
Wally Strathen
C. Hunt
H. Jackson
F. Walker
B. Shoenaker
G.robinson
J. Lappen
Lexington
P. Pandolf
Needham
E. Wells
Groton
Erickson
Concord Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Concord
Annual rummage sale benefits Girl Scouts at State Armory
Concord Armory hosts a Saturday rummage sale at 10 a m to aid Girl Scouts. General chairwoman Mrs Arthur Lambert leads a large team with assistants and committee workers in publicity supplies transportation and clothing categories. The piece notes the long Wilmington to Hamlet railroad stretch of 78 86 miles as a separate fact.
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Concord
State Armory
Arthur Lambert
Chester D. Smethurst
C. Frederick
Hedlund
William Sreenan
Gilbert Bell
Laurence E. Richardson
William O. Ellis
Gordon H. Ogilvie
John Goulding
Alfred J. Baptiste
Theodore Heyliger
Richard A. Montague
Arthur T. Mullen
Elmer L. Joslin
Clark V. Doty
Ransom Wells
Fred Thompson
United States
Wilmington
Hamlet
N. C
Dr Houston Talks on K 2 Climbing at Concord Club
Dr Houston renowned mountaineer and leader of the 1953 K 2 expedition speaks at the Concord Woman's Club Friday night at the Veterans Building. The public welcome, tickets available. He will present colored moving pictures and stills from the ascent of K 2 The Savage Mountain.
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Dr. Houston
Cancord
Charles x8
Houston
Concord Woman’s
Veterans Building
Savage Mountain
Concord Truck Driver Stricken at Lexington Road
Concord Roslindale truck driver Victor Falletta about 30 a Kennedy contractor was rushed to Emerson Hospital after collapsing behind the wheel on Lexington road. Doctors attributed a neck strain from a recent fall. he was expected to be released in a few days. Firefighters aided at the scene including Central Station crew and West Concord responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Victor Falletta
Roslindale
Kennedy Contracting Firm
Emerson Hospital
Lexington Road
LeRoy P. Houck
Falletta
Frank Palumbo
Laurence D. Hennessy
Matthew Cullinane
Central Station
Edward Curran
James Myette
West Concord
Police theft? Northampton tests police actions over unattended cars
Northampton police consider if taking unattended cars to remove keys amid citizen threats of court action is a legitimate duty or an act of larceny. The department would welcome a test case to settle the legal question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Parking Rules Relaxed After Snow Removal in New Haven
News item notes Mayor announces parking restrictions will be eased after snow removal crews clear streets as temperatures hover around 70 degrees in New Haven Connecticut. Local officials urge motorists to follow posted signs and to move vehicles for plowing.
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New Haver, Conn
Williams seeks recount in Third District council race
Concord councillor David B Williams petitions for a recount across major Third District towns including Waltham Framingham Cambridge Lowell Watertown Marlboro Boston Newton after losing to Endicott Chub Peabody. County results showed Peabody 118,822 Williams 114,823. recount to begin in about a week with other county recounts planned.
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Concord
David B Williams
Wood Street
Third District
The
Enterprise
Waltham
Framingham
Cambridge
Lowell
Watertown
Marlboro
Boston
Newton
Williams
Endicott “Chub” Peabody
Peabody
Lampshade Class At Ext Service Office On Tuesday
The Extension Service in Concord hosts a lampshade and lamp modernization class on Tuesday November 16 from 10 pm to 3 pm. Leaders from Concord area including Bedford Lexington Carlisle Acton Wayland Maynard Marlborough Sudbury Stow and Houston will learn and demonstrate rewiring techniques to convert old lamps into electric lamps. Homemakers are urged to contact Concord 845 for more information.
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Concord
Extension Service
Bedford
Lexington
Carlisle
Acton
Wayland
Maynard
Marlborough
Sudbury
Stow
Houson
Concord 845
McGrath couple marks 15th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John B McGrath of 56 Bedford Street celebrated fifteen years of marriage yesterday. The pair wed at St Bernard's Church and have two daughters. Mrs McGrath was Edith M Weckstrom of Maynard. He serves as superintendent of mails at the Concord Post Office and chairs the Maynard County Club.
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J Coricord
John B. McGrath
Bedford Street
St. Bernard’s Church
McGrath
Edith M. Weckstrom
Maynerd
Concord Postoffice
Maynard County Club
Willow Rebekah Lodge Meeting in West Concord
Next regular Willow Rebekah Lodge session to be held Monday night November 15 with Martha Benson as noble grand presiding. West Acton Presidents Night will be observed.
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West Concord
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Portraits of Harvard College At Concord Library Gallery
James West exhibits watercolors of Harvard College buildings at the Concord Free Public Library for five weeks ending December 10. The show features Wisely rendered portrayals of structures like Massachusetts Hall and Widener Library, with a centerpiece portrait of the Fenn School presented to Mr and Mrs. Roger C. Fenn.
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Harvard College
Concord
James West
Concord Free
Harvard Yard
West
Colendal
Fesrat
Coolidge
Shepley
Bulfinch & Abbott
Harvard Square
Wadsworth House
Massachusetts Avenue
Massachusetts Hall
Harvard
Widener Library
Fenn
Roger C. Fenn
Monument Street
Chest Drive Falls Short of Goal Despite Strong Campaign
Community Chest drive totals $69,637.64 toward a $71,708 goal, leaving $1,477.74 still needed. Chairman Charles Bi announces record fundraising but says the drive has not yet met the target as contributions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bi
Vinibaigis
Ee Ae
Arly
Quita
Concord Lions Hear High School Football Official
Watertown Hood Rubber Co. official Paul Swaffield spoke at Concord Lions Club. His talk titled There’s a Flag on the Field covered football officiating and he is a former Boston Advertising Club president. William Kemp named Christmas party chairman. resignations noted. next meeting set for November 23 with to-be-announced program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Paul Swaffield
Watertown
Hood Rubber Company
Concord Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Swaffield
Boston Advertising Club
Rothwell N. MacRae
Robert B. Lortz
William Kemp
the Stoup
Franklin Charter
West Acton
Edward Stanley
North Concord
Police Form Pistol Team In League
Concord police organize a pistol team for league play with weekly shoots at the Town House range on Wednesdays and Sunday sessions at the Raymond Emerson range off Estabrook road. Emerson and the police association will sponsor a turkey shoot likely on November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Town House
N.E
Raymond Emerson
Estabrook Road
Emerson and
The
Police Association
Public safety call totals rise for year
Respondents logged 235 fire alarms and 180 ambulance calls this year, higher than the previous year, reflecting increased demand for emergency services.
143 Dogs of Town Are Inoculated
Concord report shows Dr. Alden H. Rus sell and Dr. Edgar W. Tucker inoculated 143 dogs over a two day rabies clinic. About 750 licensed dogs exist in town. 88 were inoculated at West Concord Fire Station and 55 at the road department garage.
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Concord
Alden H. Russell
Edgar W. Tucker
Russell
West Concord
Road Department
Whist and Food Sale Set for November 19 at Church Hall
A large whist party and food sale is planned for Friday November 19 at 8 pm in the Church Hall. Proceeds benefit Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Public invited. Prizes will be awarded. Co sponsors are the Ladies Altar Society and the Holy Name Society.
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West Concord
Church Hall
Our Lady Help of Christiane Church
Ladies Altar Society
Holy Name Society
Local Hams Take Steps To Build Emergency Service
Concord radio amateurs urge improved local communications after hurricanes Carol and Edna exposed inadequacies. They detail private central control, motor generator backup, and reliance on two meter links, stressing town investment in two meter gear for reliable short range service.
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Hams
Concord
Carol
Edna
Concord Civil Defense Agency
C.D
State Armory
Civil Defense
Col. Mutty
Ben Wilson
Poner
Upaoly
Cen
Tral
West Concord
Funeral held for Deaconess Home woman Emma Caro line
Emma Caro line Staten of the Deaconess Home died last Saturday at 83. A former Brookline and Salem resident, she was born August 22, 1871 in Salem and was a practical nurse before retiring. She belonged to St. Mark's Methodist Church Brookline Chapter OES and King's Daughters. A niece Mrs. Wilhelmina G. Thomas of Lexington survives. Funeral Monday at Mac Rae Funeral Home with Rev. William Leslie officiating. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery Salem.
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Concord
Emma Caroline Staten
Brookline
Salem
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
O.E.S
King’s Daughters
Wilhelmina G. Thomas
Lexington
MacRae Funeral Home
William Leslie
Greenlawn Cemetery
Election victory note from James DeNormandie
Card of thanks from James DeNormandie to voters of the 10th Middlesex District for his election last Tuesday. He pledges to serve the district's varied interests to the best of his ability.
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10Th Middlesex
James DeNormandie
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Greenwood
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Puffer
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McIntosh
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