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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
11
A correspondence filled period notes open houses and sales in Sudbury Marlboro and surrounding towns. Homes on Concord Road and Plant Street shift ownership, with multiple properties advertised from 12 400 to 28 500 dollars. Listings cover small farms to ranches, with details on taxes and features.
Petition filed by Eugene W. Sjoblom and Jean M. Sjoblom of Maynard to adopt Donna Frances Mitchell daughter of Donald F. Mitchell and Jean M. Mitchell and to rename her Donna Frances Sjoblom. Objections must be filed in Cambridge by October 25, 1957.
Middlesex County petition seeks change of child Maureen Delores Mitchell to Maureen Delores Sjoblom. Objections must be filed by 11:00 a.m. on the specified date. The filing names Mau reen Delores Mitchell as child of Donald Franklin Mitchell and Jean M. Mitchell, former wife.
Middlesex Probate Court invites all interested parties in the estate of Mary E. Kelley late of Concordia County deceased intestate to apply for license to sell real estate at private sale. Hearing at o'clock in the forenoon on October 23 1957 is set as the return day of this citation dated September 25 1957.
Emerson Hospital active medical staff discusses community wide flu immunization plans for Acton, Bedford, Carlisle, Concord, Littleton, Lincoln, Maynard, Sudbury, Stow, and Wayland. They support free vaccine administration for teachers and public service personnel, urge prioritizing mothers, note 50 doses available, and call for official guidance and safe mass inoculation practices.
Recap of notable dates includes October 5, 1921 first radio broadcast of the World Series by Grantland Rice. October 7, 1916 Georgia Tech’s 222 to 0 football win over Cumberland. October 14, 1890 birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Denison Texas. October 22, 1836 Sam Houston sworn as first President of the Republic of Texas.
Fire Chief Harry A Patterson of Potter Street has been home in the past ten days and expects to resume duties soon. Rene DuBerger of Laurel Street has returned to work after an appendectomy at Emerson Hospital. Fire Captain Thomas Tombeno, also of Laurel Street, has come back to duty following major surgery at Emerson Hospital. James A Crockett of Muskateu sund Road spoke at a Maynard Rotary Club meeting in that town.
Magnetic electric light bulbs and sockets are being manufactured to replace the standard screw type, signaling a shift toward magnetic connection technology in lighting fixtures. This development promises easier changes and potentially quicker, safer lamp replacement for consumers.
Patricia Diment, a Concord High junior, led the school band majorette at the Winchester Concord game. Sagamore Christian Endeavor Union met at Arlington Heights Baptist Church led by Edward Whitman. Carlisle Congregational Church noon Sunday school resumes, Frances Whitman in charge. Carlisle Men's Club meets Oct 7 with supper and films. Francis H Dutton presiding. First Religious Society Unitarian annual fair announced for Nov 23. co chairs Mrs Alphonse D Martin and Mrs Ralph A Gerow. Church canvas planned for next Sunday. soliciting committee will visit homes 2 to 4 pm for cards and envelopes.
An 1912 presidential car once owned by the NH & Maine Railroad directors will be presented to Nelson Blount at Edaville in South Carver Massachusetts. Patrick J. McGinnis of Boston & Maine will inaugurate the ceremony at 2:00 during the Cranberry Festival activities on September 21. The car, named California, features mahogany interiors with four state rooms a bath a kitchen and a dining room.
A. E. Sapp of Glen Elder Kansas recalls a 12 horse powered threshing machine and crew roles while sharing childhood threshing memories. Biella Wright Van Dyke of Canton Pennsylvania recalls early American lumber trade and mobile mills in Bradford County and price anecdotes. Contributions to The Old Timer communal service are requested.
Carlisle School Committee announces a regular meeting on Wednesday October 9 at 8 o clock in the new elementary school building. Chairman Karl V Struss will preside. Meetings move to the second Wednesday each month.
A large Concord gathering paid tribute to Sergt. Tom Finan at a dinner attended by Atty Gen. George Fingold Brig Gen Otis Whitney and many local officials. Messages of regret from absent leaders were read while Benediction and speeches honored the longtime officer who recently retired due to illness.
Local births announced at Emerson Hospital include a daughter to Henry M. Young of South Acton on Sept 23 and a son to George Thane of Hudson on Sept 23. Other entries record newborns to the Clement, Coombs, Pacy, Morgan, Pierce, Sickman, Rockett, Ferrando and Rich families across Concord, West Concord, Maynard and Lincoln from Sept 23 to Sept 26.
West Concord Union Churely hosts the Willow Rebekah Lodge installation Monday Oct. 7 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Ola Burrill noble grand will preside. Magnolia Lodge Hudson members will induct the officers. A collations meal will follow.
A series of birth notices recorded for families including Edward Murray at 33 Genetti Circle Berford. a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Neville of 48 Crocorab Road Burlington. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Marsh Windsor Road South Sudbury. a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Mahar 18 Agawam Road West Acton. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Watson 26 Neillian Street Bedford. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thoresen Fairlawn Farm Millis. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds.
Our sincere thanks to one-Selectmen Kiwanis the Department Fire Department Townspeople Friends and Relatives for the wonderful testimonial. It was a night never to be forgotten by Leo and Mary Quinn.
London report from UP says Russian scientists intend to establish a fifth research station in the Antarctic interior during the coming winter, as announced by Moscow Radio.
A 70th anniversary remark questions Harvard University alumni status requiring only three weeks of freshman classes. The claim prompts discussion on criteria for alumni and longstanding university traditions.
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