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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
3
An article notes Mr Wood’s paintings from the Caribbean coastlines including St. Croix St. Lucia and Bar Island. It describes his approach to shorelines and sea moods with heavy clouds, green tones and breaking waves. The piece highlights his knowledge and passion for seascape art.
Red Cross chapters urge volunteers to donate blood and join clinics. Each donor provides pints toward a quota, with programs offering free supplies and insurance coverage during the year. A clinic appointment is scheduled at the Darish House of Church on the eighth.
At the regular Concord Lincoln Boy Scout District meeting chaired by John Todd, reports covered a work day at Camp Oak in Bedford, a meeting in Arlington with national camping director Wes Klussman, and a Lexington gathering. Squadron 49 was reorganized at Bedford Army Air Base, with new neighborhood commissioners and officers including Raymond Lawrence. Volunteers were urged for the Hugh Cargill barn project in Concord, with work days on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests included District Commissioner Robert E. Eaton and Chester C. Duval of Arlington and Sachem Council.
At the Fourth Degree event at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston last Sunday afternoon seven men were initiated. Among the candidates was Lennie McTullo star shortstop of the Chicago Cubs. Master John J. Delay presided. Guest speaker Rep. Philip J. Philbin urged unity among Christians to oppose Communists and the Red menace.
Louis Cunningham of Lincoln, a noted athlete, attends Boston University Law School after serving as a Marine pilot in World War I. Wal Wood, another Lincoln youth, attends New Preparatory School in Cambridge. Church and Scout news follow with sermons at First Church of Christ Scientist and First Parish, Troop 33 meetings, and King’s Daughters event. Mrs. George A. Vents of Grant Street suffered a fractured neck, hospitalized then home after a brace.
Edmund B. Callan dies at Emerson Hospital after a heart attack. A 22 year Concord resident and longtime Boston newspaper compositor born June 24 1877 in Portland Maine. Survived by daughter Virginia Walker brothers Byron Fred sister Mrs Dennis and four grandchildren. Funeral held at Joseph Dee and Sons Bedford Street with High Mass at St Bernard's and interment Sleepy Hollow.
Concord Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star held two well attended events last week. Wednesday's regular meeting at Masonic Temple was led by Mrs Ida Otterson Martin with Alphonse D Martin assisting. A Home Talent show followed chaired by Mrs Martin and Mrs Theodore past Matron.
Firefighters from Central Station answered Box 25 for a blaze at the home of Robert Lowell Moore on Elm Street Tuesday afternoon. Origin undetermined. damage estimated at about $500. Family says no fire in furnace or fireplaces. Three workmen on the roof. a roof hole was cut to extinguish a attic and roof fire.
The Santa Chiara Guild at West Concord will host Breakfast in Hollywood on Monday evening December 1 at 8 o’clock under Rev. John Snook. The event features regular program items plus good neighbor awards and an orchid for the oldest lady present. Refreshments served. reservations via guild members or Mrs Norman Johansen Concord 1356 M.
West Concord residents are invited to nominate their good neighbor to Mrs. Harry Hanson at 406 Main Street. Winners receive an award from the West Concord Units Church after a local contest inviting letters of commendation for helpful neighbors.
Maynard Mrs Alfred Mariano was chosen master of Maynard Grange for 1948 at last Thursday night’s officer election. Julia Gilde became overseer. Mrs Milton Duclos and Mrs Raymond Jones were re elected as lecturer and secretary respectively. Waldo Flint was named steward. Gedsttor 1948 selections include Mrs James Bie Ceres Mrs Joseph Castellucci Pomona and Mrs Gilmore Mason Flora. Next Grange meeting is December 11 Christmas party with gifts under twenty five cents.
Mrs Elli Lehto of Maynard died in Maynard and was buried at Ash Tabula Ohio. A memorial service was held at Fowler funeral home on November 8 with Rev Ae body. Her children and grandchildren attended the funeral processions to Ohio. In Ash Tabula Bethany Lutheran Church honored her 23 years of service and leadership including Sun school superintendent. The Bethany and Zion Lutheran pastors led the services with other clergy and singers. Four children spoke at a memorial at Bethany. She was remembered for active church work and long teaching stints at Vacation Bible School. The Bethany Ladies served a meal and hundreds attended from Maynard and Ohio with a large floral tribute.
Mr and Mrs Antonio Max announce the engagement of Maria Sinerate to Joséphine Maria. Maria is employed at the ham Watch Company in New York, White Plains Fire Department notes her family background.
Miss Dorothy Spurrell of 206 Great Road, Maynard, wed John D. Beauregard of Boston at St. Bridget's Church. The ceremony was at 3 pm officiated by Rev. Thomas F. Moriarty, with a reception for 150 at the K of C Hall. Bride attended by sisters in aqua and yellow gowns. best man was John J. McMasters. Couple honeymooned in New York City and will reside on Great Road after returning. Beauregard a former U S Army Medical Department staff sergeant and machinist at Technical Gear Corp Powder Mill Road.
Mr and Mrs William B Jones of 5 Lincoln Street Maynard celebrated their 25th anniversary with a family party at home on Tuesday November 18. They received many cards and a gift from Mr Jones fellow Dry Finishing department colleagues. They had hosted relatives at the Abner Wheeler House in Framingham the previous weekend. In Penns Cave Centre County Pa readers can travel nearly a mile via underground waterways.
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