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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
15
A surprise kitchen shower for Pauline Boeske of 47 Taylor Road Maynard was hosted by Margaret Edna and Laura Priest at the Priest home in Stow. About 20 relatives from Stow Maynard and Hudson attended and gifts were given. Edna Boeske celebrated a birthday during the event ahead of her October wedding plans with Anthony Chaves of Hudson.
Concord notices Mr. and Mrs. Kar K. Johnson of Lowell Road observed their silver wedding anniversary last Friday September 26. The couple formerly lived in Carlisle and have a daughter and one grandchild.
Middlesex Central Pomona Grange schedules its next gathering at Lincoln Town Hall on Wednesday October 15 after supper at 7. The fifth degree will be conferred on a class and Lincoln members will act as hosts for the event.
West Concord Troop 43 of the Concord Boy Scouts holds a regular meeting at 7 o clock in the basement of Our Lady's. Scoutmaster Joseph Santera will be in charge.
Cleveland The American and Wire Co subsidiary and claims it as the sole producer of nails. A corporate president C. F. oversees operations delivering large quantities of nails.
Concord announced the Special Gifts Committee chair Em erson and the Advisory Committee members led by Francis L. Coolidge and Paul Ceresole. Regional chairmen include Julian W. Ballou Industry and Finance and John E Mutty Retail Stores. Girl and Boy Scouts highlighted for life saving acts and hospital aid roles.
The article notes that training groups of younger children and assisting leaders yields reliable helpers for mothers who must leave their children. The Girl Scouts of Concord and West Concord benefit from the Community Chest and repay the support in numerous ways.
The Concord week’s schedule lists local events and meetings across organizations. Highlights include Odd Fellows lodge installation, Legion post events, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts activities at multiple venues, and regular town board, drill, and club meetings throughout Thursday to Thursday.
Mrs Shirley Pochert sues for divorce citing husband criticism of her money handling He allegedly expected her to save the full dollar amount given for expenses claiming she should save 100 dollars from 100 for household costs This case reflects domestic tensions over budgeting and control of finances.
At the Walden Royal Arch Chapter annual meeting held in the Masonic Temple Con cord William JR Waivers of Great road Stow was elected high priest for the coming year and will be installed at the October meeting. The Unity Club at First Unitarian Church invites service club participation at Union Church on the first Monday of each month. The Stow Garden Club plans its regular short meeting in late April. A report notes DS Dougie WV USMC recovering from a three month hospital stay at Chelsea Naval Hospital after an accident.
The Stew Town hall will host Stillman Priest School of Dancing starting this fall with Saturday afternoon sessions for ages 3 to 19. Twenty lessons, led by Mr Priest, begin at three o clock on Saturday October 4. The Girl Scouts enjoyed his prewar classes.
Miss Josephine Denaro of Watertown married Frank Jensen of Stow at St. Patrick's Church Watertown in a 3 PM ceremony conducted by Rev. John Paul Sullivan. Attendants included Francis Denaro as maid of honor and Nancy Joveno Emily Grabowski as bridesmaids. The couple plans a future home on Gleasondale Road Stow after a Canada trip.
The funeral for Julia A Packard Leach age 88 widow of Edward C Leach a former Boston lawyer who died in 1225 was held Monday in Lexington. Rev William McCarthy pastor of St Bridget's Church Lexington conducted the service and burial followed in Westview Cemetery Lexington. Mrs Leach a native of Brockport resided in Lexington and Bedford and had lived recently at the Sleeper Rest Home in Carlisle.
Concord notes Next Friday October first Friday masses at St Bernard's at 6 and 7 o'clock and Our Lady Hel l Christians church West Concord at 5 36 and 7 o'clock. Both parishes hold evening services for the Sacred Heart. Also mentions a new electronic device counting paper and cards at up to a second.
Concord hosts the first meeting of its D AR chapter for the new season. Hoyt L. Canary, Lincoln regent, will preside at 2 45 PM business session. Mrs. Wallace B Conant of Concord past regent presents a Continental review. Helen Nayes regent of Molly Varnum chapter Lowell will provide musical support. West Acton members serve as hostesses.
Thieves stacked the Standard Brands Inc office safe in Wilmington Delaware, removed $130 in cash, and then neatly replaced the safe door.
Concord The fall meeting of the Concord Woman's Club will be held Tuesday afternoon October 14 at 2 45 o'clock at the Masonic Temple. Members are asked to note the change of meeting date and place. After a brief business session led by new president Mrs Henry H Hawley John H Grider editor of a Boston newspaper will speak on the subject.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Ane Concord Kiam Vv and Beth Ricker connected to a lith match on a Friday. Details and outcomes are unreadable but indicate a sporting or club event involving these individuals.
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