Jury Frees Man While Inmate Remains Insane in Court
A former club owner was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a second trial. He was ordered to Bridgewater State Hospital for evaluation as psychiatrists testified to insanity stemming from a hammer bludgeoning at his Concord home. The case involved testimony from Dr. A and other medical officials.
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the Supreme
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Cox trial delves into 1931 breakdown and retrial
Dr Berk testified Cox suffered a 1931 nervous breakdown from which he never recovered. After a 47 minute charge Judge Eugene A Hudson instructed four verdicts and the jury retired at 4 07 returning 35 minutes later with a verdict. Cox faced first degree murder charges. previous trial ended in death sentence later overturned by Supreme Court.
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Plans Continue For UN Day Program At Veterans Building
Concord prepares for U N Day events with October 24 8 o clock program at the Veterans Building co chaired by Mrs Julia Kidder and John B Finigan. Speakers include Edith Sampson noted Negro delegate to the United Nations and others.
Open meeting at Monument hall with Rev. Leo O Keefe speaker
At the upcoming K of C session on Tuesday October 16 at Monument hall Rev Leo O Keefe of Campion hall North Andover will be presented by lecturer T Frederick Brown. Sandwiches and coffee will be provided. A degree ceremony is planned for October 30 under Past Grand Knight Paul B LeSage.
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Concord
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Monument Hall
Leo O’keefe
Campion Hall
North Andover
T. Frederick Brown
Paul B. LeSage
Prisoner Kissed Sister as Trial Concluded
The frail prisoner stood in court with trembling hands gripping the docket wire. He did not speak as he was led to the detention room, kissing his sister Eleanor, a Newton schoolteacher, before removal. Judge Hudson told jurors this was the defendant’s first trial and urged that criminal intent is required for a guilty verdict.
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Hudson
Maynard Girl Is Bride Of Concord Man
Maynard Miss Gaetana Ferrera wed Pasquale Mascariello at St. Bridget's Church in West Concord. The ceremony featured maid of honor Josephine Ferrera and best man Frank Mascariello with ushers Guy Ferrera and Salvatore Mascariello. Music included Ave Maria and Panis Angelicus.
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Pasquale L. Mascariello
Concord
St. Bridget’s Church
Gaetana R. Ferrera
James Ferrera
Parker Street
Pasauale J. Mascariello
Antonio Mascariello
Harrington Avenue
West Concord
William, Carter
Josephine Ferrera
Frank Mascariello
Guy Ferrera
Salvatore Mascariello
Funeral for Amelia Soroka Held at St. Mary's Church
Amelia Soroka 32 wife of John Soroka 47 Mckinley street died Monday morning at Emerson Hospital Concord. Services conducted at St Mary's Russian Orthodox Church with internment at Glenwood cemetery. Survived by husband mother a son John daughter Karen five sisters and a brother.
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Peabody
Willam Sma- Zula
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Art Profession Talk by Mrs Colby at Lynn High
Sudbury Dororthy George Colby spoke to a large audience of students at Lynn English High School about pursuing art as a career. The event featured Miss Lucy Towne, the art teacher and a former pupil of Vesper George. Mrs Colby leads the Vesper George School of Art founded by her father.
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Dorothy George Colby
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Vesper George
Massachusetts School of Art
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Vesper George School of
Sudbury Families Visit Mt Hermon School for Boys
Sudbury residents Mr and Mrs Leonard D Stiles have visited Mt Hermon School for Boys several times this fall. Their son Parker Stiles is in his first year at the famed Northfield school. Other Sudbury boys attending include Stephen Howe David Lloyd and Robin Lloyd.
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Leonard D. Stiles
Mt. Hermon School
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Northfield
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David Lloyd
Robin Lloyd
Couple’s Reception Follows Wedding at Knights of Columbus Hall
The couple, accompanied by Mrs. Dineen, hosted a reception for about 250 guests at Knights of Columbus hall. The bride, a Maynard school attendee, works for DeNormandie and Verrill Co. in Concord. the groom, a Concord schools graduate, is employed by Technical Products in Acton.
Spy Memoir and Movie News Highlight Wartime Tales
Inez Gerhard Lair Phillips recalls World War I espionage service in Manila earning the Medal of Freedom while Sardi’s lunch crowd listened. Ann Dvorak stars in I Was an American Spy based on her book and touring. other film notes include Julia Adams in Bright Victory and Hans Christian Andersen with Danny Kaye. Elijah scenes, Reno, and Renfro Valley music festival details pepper a busy showbiz roundup.
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Manila
Sardi
Ann Dvorak
Claire
Allied Artists
Campaign meetings set for Concord Chest solicitors
Next week two meetings will brief captains and solicitors of the 1951 Concord Community Chest campaign. Leaders Arthur Perry Jr and others plan to outline a $65,500 goal, new solicitation approaches, and pledge education. West Concord meeting 7 p.m. October 15 at Harvey Wheeler school cafeteria. Concord High School 8 p.m. October 17.
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West Concord
Concord Community Chest
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Frederick H. Dominick
George S. Lawton
Bruce Old
Harvey Wheeler School
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Concord League Plans October 17 Meeting on Wage Plan
The League of Women Voters of Concord schedules a first unit meeting on Wednesday October 17 at 10 o clock with a second on October 25 at 8 p m at Mrs Dominic J Dionisio 10 Crest Street. Discussion focuses on Concord wage and salary plan under local study prior to October 22 town meetings.
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Concord
League of Women Voters of Concord
Dominic¢ J. Dionisio
Crest Street
Grange Installation in Stow Marks New Officers
A large crowd packed Town Hall on Tuesday evening October 2 for the Stow Grange installation. William Cassidy of Needham served as installing officer with a marshal chaplain and planner in his party. New Master Robert Oenington Overseer Mrs. Hunter Lecturer Julia Koch Steward Archie Banks Assistant Steward Miss Reba Treasurer Mrs. Annie Wood Secretary Mrs. Frederickton Chaplain Peter Lund Gate keeper Mrs. Connington Ceres Mrs. Miranda Lund Flora Miss Betty Jones Assistant Steward Past Lecturer Basil Stow and wife were honored with a wedding gift from the Rangers. Mrs. A. P. Smith sang with accompaniment by Mrs. Helen Smith. Residences were provided by Grange members.
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Peter Lund
Robert ‘Conningy
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Betty Jones
A Smith
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