Local notes reflect political wrangles and town events
Community items discuss Jiffe Morrill resignation and Pelham gains from Mc Morrill-Donovan fallout. Notes cover Post Office mail to overseas, traffic talks with Selectman Archie, tax matters in Concord, airport debates near Hanscom, veterans displays, chamber activities, skating and safety plans, town employee raises, and upcoming football banquet amid 1955 57 calendar context.
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Jiffe Morrill
Pelham
McMorrill - Donovan
Concord
Wholesome Childhood lecture by Dr Blatz in Concord
Dr W E Blatz of Toronto headlines a 8 p m talk at Concord High School Auditorium on Monday November 22 on Wholesome Childhood. He will show practical steps to prevent mental and emotional disorders and delinquency in children with a question period to follow.
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Concord
W. E. Blatz
Toronto
Concord High School
Toronto Family and Juvenile Court
University of Toronto
Blatz
Elmina Snow
Edwin Brooks
William J. Berkes
The
Brooks School
William Clark
Brooks Stevens
Francis C. McDonald
Samuel Bogach
Raymond
Local Driver Guilty in Endangerment Case on Turnpike
Russell B Butler of Boston was charged with driving on the turnpike endangering others after a Concord hearing. Pierre A Northrup found guilty. penalties and next steps pending. Names Kelley and Graham listed among those injured. truck driver cited for speeding.
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Ord
Russell B. Butler
Central Street
Boston
Concord
Philip Kelley
Gtaham
Bene
Graham
Fire damages home of late Fred Morse in Concord
Fire crews battled a blaze at the residence of the late Fred Morse in Concord last Saturday. Apparatus responded from multiple stations as Deputy Y A Patterson directed the dispatch.
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Concord
Fred Morse
Y A. Patterson
Sponsoring Committee Supports National Retarded Children Week
Concord hosts National Retarded Children's Week with a $12 500 goal for the South Middlesex Association for Retarded Children. Eighty percent stays local to fund a recreation center scholarships and facilities. Town chairwoman Mrs Ralph Howe leads Concord efforts with a long list of reverends doctors and families as sponsors.
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Concord
South Middlesex Association For
Hawthorne Chapter initiates two new members at monthly meeting
About 200 members attended Hawthorne Chapter O B S at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Arling Parker presided as worthy matron. After dinner, Merle Rapson of West Concord and Charles Dresser of South Lincoln were initiated. Cressa Beaudry of Springfield and her staff conducted the official inspection. A December Christmas meeting is planned.
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Concord
Hawthorne Chapter
O.bs
Masonic Temple
Arling Parker
Lincoln
Merle Rapson
West Concord
Charles Dresser
South Lincoln
Cressa Beaudry
Springfield
Chamber Nominating Committee Names Officers and Directors
Concord Chamber of Commerce will select new officers led by President Laurence F Petersen and Executive Secretary George E Erickson. Nominating committee members include Charles W Allen Thomas J Byron Mrs E Clark Swaim Krist Andersen Radcliffe Morill. Directors named are Mrs Lloyd Howe Roland Priest Dominic Dionisio Charles R Voigt Percy Skewes to fill three year and one year terms, replacing Charles Comeau.
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Concord
Concord Chamber of Commerce
Laurence F. Petersen
George E. Erickson
Charles W. Allen
Thomas J. Byron
E. Clark Swaim
Krist Andersen
Radcliffe Morrill
Lloyd Howe
Roland Priest
Dominic Dionisio
Charles R. Voigt
Percy Skewes
Charles Comeau
Blair Leaves Whittier for Law Office
Concord attorney G Sherman Blair Jr resigns as special assistant to Lieutenant Governor Sumner G Whittier. He will devote full time to law with Whitney Sheehan Williams. Blair joined the firm on a part time basis in fall 1953.
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Concord
G. Sherman Blair, Jr
Everett Street
Sumner G. Whittier
Whitney, Sheehan &Williams
Blair
Concord Church Junior and Senior Fellowship Schedule
The Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church senior high fellowship meets Sundays at 7 30 p m with worship led by Thomas Caldwell and discussion led by Marcia Travis. The junior high gathers Sundays at 4 30 p m for discussion recreation and supper with Doris Blaisdell and Ann Nelson in charge. A square dance is planned Friday night November 26 at 7 30.
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Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Thomas’ Caldwell
Marcia Travis
Doris Blaisdell
Ann Nelson
Concord Lions Hear Atom Energy Talk by Harvard Physicist
Concord Lions Club will host Dr. Lester Hogan of Harvard University as guest speaker for the supper meeting on Tuesday November 23 at 6 30 PM. His topic is Atom Energy and the event will be held at How ard Johnsons with President Robert Lortz presiding.
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Concord
Lester Hogan
Harvard
Concord Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Robert B. Lortz
Rothwell N. Mace
Plans To Renew Concord V F W Post 6537
Concord plans to reorganize the V F W Post 6537 inviting old timers and newcomers to join. A meeting will be held at the Veterans Building. Veterans seeking information may contact Dalgo Bregoli James Hollenkamp or Charles E Foley at listed Concord addresses and phones.
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Concord
Concord V.F. W. Post
Veterans Building
Dalgo Bregoli
Belknap Street
James Hollenkamp
Commonwealth Avenue
Charles E. Foley
Laws Brook Road
Concord Town Accountant Anna Hunt to Retire
Miss Anna M. Hunt retires December 1 after 33 years as Concord town accountant. Her assistant, Miss Catherine A. Martell, to succeed her, with 15 years in the Town House office. Selectmen praise Hunt’s devotion, long hours, and service to the town. Marsare, retirement board expertise, and widespread impact noted.
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Concord
Board of Selectmen
Anna M
Maud) Hunt
Thoreau Street
Catherine A. Martell
Union Street
Town House
Sieh
Finance Committee
Edward P. Chase
Franklin R. Johnson
Archibald H. Ferran
Selectmen of
Rodday Chosen In Lawton's Place
West Concord appoints Robert J. Dodday to fill the vacancy on the light board. Dodday will serve from December 9 until the February town election when he plans to run. Lawton resigned after four years on the board.
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West Concord
Robert J. Dodday
West Street
Board of Selectmen and Municipal Area
Camnin
George S. Lawton
Highland Street
Land
Lawton
Light Board
Beardeells Mark 15th Anniversary
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Beardsell observed their 15th wedding anniversary last Thursday with a family dinner in Maynard. Married in Washington DC they now reside on Qld Road to Nine Acres Corner and have two daughters Patricia and Connie.
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Concord
Arthur H. Beardsell
Qld
Nine Acres Corner
Maynard
Washington, D. C
Beardsey
Helen E. Smith
Patricia
Connie
Cushmans Welcome Third Child Catherine Cushman
Lieutenant and Mrs Townsend Hamilton Cushman Jr announce the birth of their daughter Catherine Cushman at the Naval Base Hospital Guantanamo Cuba. Grandparents are Townsend Cushman of Newton Centre and Benjamin Beniet of Concord. Father is stationed in the U S Navy at Guantanamo.
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Concord
Townsend Hamilton Cushman
Virginia Benoit
Catherine Cushman
Naval Base Hospital
Guantanamo
Cuba
Townsend H. Cushman
Newton Centre
Benjamin L. Beniet
U. S. Navy
Local Taximan Bil Towler Freed From Emerson Hospital
Concord friends report Bil Towler has been discharged from Emerson Hospital after several weeks of confinement and is said to be feeling much improved.
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Concord
Bil” Towler
Thoreaucourt
Emerson Hospital
Junior Scientists Enroll in Boston Museum of Science Program
About 240 junior scientists ages 10 to 16 enroll in Saturday sessions with Science Park Education staff. Local participants include Emilie Clarke of Westford Road, David Putnam of Rip Hill Road, and Michael Smith of Il Road in Concord.
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Boston
New Museum of Science
Science Park
Emilie Clarke
Westford Road
David Putnam
Rip Hill Road
Michael Smith
Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly to Convene Saturday at Masonic Temple
The Concord Rainbow Assembly No. 53 will meet this Saturday at 7 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Miss Dardana Berry of Acton Center, the worthy advisor, will preside and an initiation will be held. Refreshments will be served.
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Concord
Concord Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Temple
Dardana Berry
Acton Center
Regular Meeting of Knights Held
Concord Council Knights of Columbus No. 287 met at Monument Hall Tuesday evening under Grand Knight John J. Sheehan. Refreshments were served. Joseph Antonognoni chaired the Six Point Program session with officers to plan future meetings. A public dance is set for Saturday at Monument Hall.
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Concord
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus No
Monument Hall
John J. Sheehan
Joseph Antognoni
Committee Schedules Friday and Saturday Child Movie Program
Concord Recreativo Committee sponsors films for children at Harvey Wheeler School Fridays 2 45 to 4 30 and at the high school Saturdays at 2 p m. Films are rated A 1 by the Legion of Decency with admission described as reasonable.
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Concord
Bernie Megin
Concord Recreativo Committee
Harvey Wheeler
Legion of Decency
Chimney Fire at Nashoba Road Home Reported
Concord firemen from Central Station answered Box 46 for a chimney fire at the home of William Locke on Nashoba Road. It was the 247th alarm of the year, with the department also reporting 188 ambulance calls to date.
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Concord
William Locke
Nashoba Road
Morrill Receives Pelham Superintendency Move Begun
Concord School Committee accepts the resignation of Superintendent Morrill effective July 1 1955. Morrill will become superintendent of schools in Pelham New York where a larger district awaits. He cites professional opportunity personal considerations and salary as factors in the hard choice. He resides at 83 J Street with his two daughters.
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Ralph McLeary
Plainfield
New Jersey
Pelham
New York
Concord
Morrill
J Street
Radcliffe Mohrill Concord
Adda
Bronx
Pioneer Girls Banquet Friday Night in Concord
The Concord Pioneer Iris Club hosts a 6 pm banquet for families with a musical program by the girls. Honoring those who earned badges in the first year, the group aligns with the national Pioneer Girls in Chicago and traces origins to Wheaton Illinois. The movement now spans over 35 states and foreign countries with weekly crafts games singing and Bible exploration.
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Concord
Pioneer Iris Club
Concord Pioneer Girls
National Pioneer Girls
Chicago
Wheaton
Illinois
Women’s Clubs to Hold Joint Meeting in Girl Scout House
A joint meeting of the Concord and West Concord Women’s Clubs is set for next Monday November 22 at 2 45 PM in the Girl Scout House. Presidents Mrs Earl Why and Mrs E Clifford Goodspeed will welcome members. Guest speaker Salem Rizk will discuss America is More Than a Country after praise for his autobiography Syrian Yankee. Tea hostess will be Mrs Alden H Russell.
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West Concord
Concord
Girl Scout House
Earl Why
E. Clifford Goodspeed
Salem Rizk
America
Alden H. Russell
Postpone Whist Party To Monday At Our Lady Help Church
The whist party and food sale planned for Friday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church are moved to Monday November 22 at 8 pm in the church hall. Public is invited and Thanksgiving prizes will be offered. Co sponsors are the Ladies Altar Society and Holy Name Society.
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Ladies Altar Society
the Holy Name Society
Demolay to Meet in Concord at Masonic Temple
The Concord DeMolay Chapter holds its regular meeting Friday night November 26 at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple with Master Councillor Henry D Willard Jr presiding A report on the Scotchlite tape campaign is to be presented Richard Montague in charge and Harold Smith remains the local chapter dad. Traffic sign near a school in an Ohio town urges drivers Use your eyes save the pupils.
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Concord
Masonic Temple
Henry D. Willard, Jr
Richard Montague
Harold Smith
Ohio
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