Local Commerce Meeting Announces New Book and Events
The meeting outlines a new book by Paces and a series of community activities. A children's campaign food sale is set for Nellie Row at 9:30, with a Sunday drive by firemen planned. John A. York, pastor, notes the church’s return, while a safe driving card and tax rebates distribute funds.
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Arthur W. Parke
Nellieorrow
John A. York
Euro Co
Dex
Emerson Soing
Acton
Father Given Jail Term for Alleged Aid
In Cambridge Middlesex Superior Court Frank Getaway 42 of Shrewsbury father of two serving time at Massachusetts Reformatory was sentenced to two years in the House of Correction for attempting to provide hack-saw blades to inmates. A reformatory officer testified a paper bag with four blades was found in a parking lot after his visit last summer. The two sentences run concurrently.
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West Concord
Worcester
Massachusetts Reformatory
House of Correction
Middlesex Superior Court
Cambridge
Frank Getaway
Shrewsbury
Horace T. Cahill
Reformatory
Ofense
Chest Drive Falls Short of Quota by Thousand
Concord's Community Chest campaign chair man Donald B. Wilson reports on Tuesday that $70,581 has been donated, about $1,000 short of the $71,526 goal. He notes several donations still pending and urges late contributions to Stow Street headquarters.
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Concord
Donald B. Wilson
Independence Road
Community Chest
Movies This Week for Concord Youths
Concord sponsors two child friendly screenings this week in the Veterans Building. Friday at 2 45 pm a ninety minute program of westerns and cartoons for all youngsters. Saturday at 2 pm another show invites every child in town. Science Park notes monkeys and men distinguish colors per Boston Museum of Science.
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Concord
Science Park
Boston
Museum of Science
Thanksgiving Holiday Early Copy Deadline Notice
Concord announces an early deadline due to Thanksgiving. All news and advertising copy must reach the editor by Tuesday at 9 a.m. to publish before the holiday and allow staff time with families.
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Concord
Concord Lions Will Welcome District Governor D Urso
The Concord Lions Club hosts a November 22 meeting and supper at Tioward Johnson's Restaurant at 6 30 PM. District Governor Dr John J D Urso of Lawrence will speak on indoctrination of Lionism and review club books with officers.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Tioward Johnson
John J. D’urso
Lawrence
D’urso
Rudolph W. Currier
Raymond Hamel
Chelmsford
Cabinent
Franklin W. Tay
John E. Holt
Robert Shalline
Commissioner weighs case about guard at reform school
Russell G. Oswald opened advise proceedings against Massachusetts Reformatory guard John J. McWilliams after three officers testified at the State House he was asleep at 4 am on October 15. McWilliams said he rested in the shower room to ease stomach cramps and did not know if he was asleep.
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West Concord
Russell G. Oswald
Massachusetts
October building permits total 33 in Concord
Concord H Whittemore Brown reports 33 building permits issued in October totaling 155,845, down from 208,975 a year ago. Six permits were for dwellings with costs including 24800, 18500, 18000, and other projects 17800, 17000, 14000, plus 136200 for new construction and 19645 for additions and alterations.
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Concord
H. Whittemore Brown
Concord Public Schools Schedule Thanksgiving Vacation
Concord Public schools will close at noon next Wednesday November 23 for Thanksgiving. Classes resume the following Monday November 28 at the usual time.
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Concord—Public Schools
Concord
Massachusetts Cranberry Crop Tops Nation in 1955
Massachusetts, known for the largest cranberry production, harvested a 1955 crop estimated at more than 1,000,000 barrels, according to an Up to date report from South Carver.
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South Carver
Mass
Massachusetts
New Bakery At Cafeteria Inh S Here Concord High
A modern bakery opens at Concord High cafeteria under Mrs Charles Taylor with baker Mrs Don Delfino producing up to 60 loaves daily or 1000 rolls plus other items like brown bread cakes cookies and cream puffs pricing bread at 30 cents per loaf. Cafeteria staff includes Mrs John Dickey assistant manager and several cooks and helpers.
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Jo” Delfino
West Concord
Concord High School
Concord High
Concord
Charles Taylor
Don Delfino
John Dickey
Elmer Brooks
Douglas Crowell
Merton Nickerson
Horace House
Leif Stensby
Firefighters Launch Porch Light Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy
Concord volunteers the local Fire Department will start the Porch Light March on Sunday November 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Concord and Monday November 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. in West Concord. Residents may donate by leaving outside lights on during the siren hours.
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Concord
West Concord
Selectmen Release Town Affairs Dates
The board of selectmen set key town dates for business. The annual warrant closes December 5 and town report closes January 2, 1956. Citizens caucus is January 18, town election February 27, and town meeting follows.
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Concord
Board of Selectmen
Will Close Schools Again At Noon
Concord voters decide to continue the Wednesday Released Time program for grades 1 through 6 from December 7 to March 28 1956. Dismissals at noon will free teachers for parent teacher conferences remedial instruction and curriculum work. Also reports Emerson Hospital arrivals: a son for Mr and Mrs Mutty Jr and a son for Mr and Mrs Barker both in early November.
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Concord
Concord School Committee
Emerson Hospital
John E. Mutty, Jr
Sudbury Road
Richard H. Barker
Old Marlboro Road
West Concord
Concord official Arthur W. Parke dies at 52
Arthur W. Parke state tax official and Concord lifer died unexpectedly at Emerson Hospital after a brief illness. Born March 7 1914 in Concord he served since 1941 in Massachusetts government and held key roles including assistant income tax director and Special Investigations head. He was active in Republican circles and numerous local groups. He is survived by his mother his widow Gertrude Leary and children David Arthur and James.
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Concord
Arthur William Parke
Emerson Hospital
Department of Corporaion and Taxation
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Christian A. Herter
State Department
Leverett
Aklahuk W. Parke
Maynard
Lawrence Academy
Groton
US S. Army
Associated Press
Republican Town Committee
Young Republican Club
Concord Lodge of Elks
James J. Mansfield
A.L
Concord Draft Board
Concord Grange
P. of H
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Holy Name Society
St. Bernard’s Church
Maynard Council
K. of C
Maynard Eagles
Maynard Rod & Gun Club
Edward F. McSweeney Assembly
Monthly Meeting of Ladies Sodality at Our Lady Help
The West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Church holds its monthly Ladies Sodality meeting tonight at 7 45. Rev Lew F Kearn will lead as pastor and spiritual director and will preside at benediction afterward.
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West Concord
the Ladies Sodality of Our Lady Help of Christians
Lewis F. Kearn
Anniversary Service Marks Evangelical Free Church Milestone
Concord observes the 35th anniversary of the Evangelical Free Church with a Sunday service at 3:30 PM led by Rev. Arnold Malmberg. A fellowship hour and refreshments follow for church families and friends.
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Concord
Evangelical Free Church
Arnold Malmberg
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