Giles Lincoln Fall Bride at St Bernard’s Church
Giles Lincoln wed at St Bernard’s Church in a fall ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The bride, Miss Janet Giles of Lincoln, wore a blue beaded gown, and the matron of honor wore a gown identical to the bride’s. The bridegroom was ceremony by Charles M. Byron Jr. Best man was Charles M. Byron Jr.’s brother. The couple will reside in Concord after a motor trip honeymoon. both are Concord High School graduates and the bridegroom recently completed U S Army service in England.
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Janet Ergan
Scituate
Mra
Jacem
Mary Giles
Coln
Pride
Nancy Nash
Newton
Charles M. Byron
Jri
William Penn
Marshfield
John Lincoln
Walter Bart
Kenneth Olsen
Weat
Acton
Concord
Concord High
Schiool
U. S. Army
England
Social Security changes affect farm employees in 1956 shifts
The Waltham Social Office notes changes to social security coverage for farm workers as regular benefits are trimmed. Cash wages and hours determine eligibility, with counting rules set to 1957. New farm unit and time rules define who is covered and how much work counts toward the eligibility total.
Concord juniors vote on candidates and planning polls
Juniors voted for their representatives and speeches during activity period drew applause. Purdy Photographers plan seniors yearbook photos and the advertising staff, led by Joan Applegren, has the material ready in ten days.
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Concord
Lagers
Joan Applegren
Instructions for babysitters before leaving home
Reads like a fragmented guide urging careful prep for babysitters. It emphasizes safety, knowing emergency contacts, and immediate steps like calling the fire department and home alarms if a fire or gas issue occurs. It stresses safeguarding children and property.
1957 Forecast Calls Best Year for Builders
The Architectural Forum predicts 1957 will be a record year for construction with total output around 46.46 billion dollars. Private activity will rise about 4 percent to 81.9 billion, industrial and commercial building gain, housing starts reach 1.15 million, and government share climbs to 30 percent amid steady monetary policy. Miles L. Colean authored the forecast.
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N. Y
Architectural Forum
Forum
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Washington
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Sinoutn
Navy extends holiday leave for recruits in training
The Navy announces a holiday period from 22 December 1956 to January 1957 for training centers. Recruits who complete four weeks of training may be granted up to four days leave in lieu of normal leave if they enlist between ages 17 and 31 and meet progress requirements.
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Navy
Pelicy
Nave
Youth Fellowship Meeting at West Acton Baptist Church
An organized youth fellowship gathers at West Acton Baptist Church for an evening meeting on October 4 at 7 o'clock for grades.
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Youth Fellowship of West
Acton
Baptist Church
Ocey
Concord Woman Resumes Studies at Gordon College
Lois P. Hanson of 226 Elm Street West Concord resumes her studies at Gordon College in Beverly Farms. For footgear care the note advises saddle soap to prevent wet shoes from stiffening and to air dry with the soap on.
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Lois P. Hanson
Elm Street
West Concord
Gordon College
Beverly Farms
Police Blotter From Concord Reports Accident and Safety Notes
Concord notes an October 4 accident at Pine and Central in West Concord with two drivers shaken and one needing a doctor. Damage near 300 dollars per car. rain and slick leaves blamed. Prowl calls at the Reformatory yielded nothing. Police discuss a ball ticket sale and a safety tape program with local schools and the Red Sox autographed balls fundraiser.
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Concord
Pine and
Central Street
West Concord
Robert E. Kelly
William J. Costello
James F. Hanley
Boston Tog Radio
Rudoloh F. King
Sudbury Fire Chief Addresses PTA On Home Fire Prevention
Sudbury Fire Chief Albert St. Germain spoke to the Sudbury PTA on October 8 about home and school fire prevention. He traced the department’s history since 1930 and urged supervision of children to reduce fire victims. A brief business meeting followed, with discussion of Boy Scout sponsorship in Shelbury and plans for future consideration.
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Sudbury
Albert St. Germain
Sudbury Pta
Sudbury Fire Department
St. Germain
Josiah Frost
PTA
Littleton Lions Club Boots Up Light Bulb Campaign
The Littleton Lions Club launches a threefold light bulb sale drive to raise funds for Massachusetts eyesight research. Co chairmen in charge are Chester Wright, John Killay, and Richard Robinson. Proceeds fund eye research. target is 1090 bags with house to house canvassing. Next club meeting set for October 22 at Domenic's.
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Littleton
New Lions Club
Inicharge
Chester Wright
Johnn Killay
Richard Robinson
Massachusetts Eyesight Research Fund
Littleto
George
Kimball
Domenic’s
New North Andover Club
Domenic Gerace
Italy
Kimbell
New Elementary School Project Planned at Town Hall
A new elementary school initiative was discussed at the Town Hall meeting, outlining plans for construction and potential enrollment. Officials outlined funding, site approval, and timeline considerations for the community.
Birthday supper and community meetings in Sudbury
The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church hosts a covered dish birthday supper on Friday October 19 at 6 30 p m with two hostesses per month and seasonal decorations. Sudbury Little and Farm League lists business men who built a new baseball field. New Sudbury Couples' Club officers are Eleanor and Pete Meader with Jane and Ken Brown as treasurers. Homemakers group met October 9 at Mrs John Shirley's Massessoit Avenue with Mazelle Thomas speaking on Family Worship.
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Woman’s Association of Memorial Congregational Church
Sudbury Little and Farm League Boys
Sudbury
Lawrence and
Albert Leone
J. Fleet Cowden
Robert Walker
Aubrey . Borden
Fairbank
Paul Vavicchid
William Stone
John Whitworth
Louis Cassella
Bob Hooper Jr
John and Stella Mulledy
John Kelly
Sudbury Couples’ Club
Eleanor
Pete Meader
Jane
Ken Brown
Legion Hall
Memorial Congregational Church
John Shirley
Massessoit Avenue
Mazelle Thomas
Grace Congregational Church
Framingham
Kiwanis Club to Meet at Sudbury Inn Ballroom
The Kiwanis Club of Sudbury now holds weekly meetings at the Sudbury Inn in the main ballroom of the west wing. Meetings are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. with the full ballroom reserved for the group. The larger quarters accommodate a growing membership and visiting Kiwanis members from other clubs.
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Kiwanis Club of
Sudbury
Sudbury Inn
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Cluhse
Community Calendar and Local Society Updates
The Town Hall calendar lists regular and special events to prevent date conflicts. Williston Academy soccer this year features Dean Burland and Monson Academy clash held October 6. Vokes Players Fall show The Remarkable Mr Pennypacker runs November 9 10 and 15 16 17 at Vokes Theatre Herford. Homemakers lunch serves 150. Pilgrim Fellowship collects shoes for Seaman's Society with drop points Sundays and parsonage. Adult Discussion Group Memorial Church meets October 16 at 8 pm. Sudbury country fair October 12 at First Parish offers noon dinner.
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Mary. Sears
Mary. Griffin
Vokes Players
Bear Trice- Herford's
Vokes Theatre
Wevisnd
Mr. Pennypacker
Leon O'Brien
First Dividend Paid On GI Insurance. 1957 NSLI Boost
Massachusetts NSLI and USGSI policyholders will receive the first dividends in 25 years in 1957. NSLI regular dividend totals $7.14 million, up 13 percent from 1956, with about 170000 NSLI and 700 USGSI term policyholders in Massachusetts eligible. Not all policies share, and payments will be sent on policy anniversaries through 1957.
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U. S. Government Life Insurance
ISGL
William J. Blake
Veterans Administration
Boston
Mn Blake
National Service Life Insurance
NSLI
Enid
Alvime Naid
Nlann
Blake
Onnemar
Massachuset
Absent Voter Ballot Rules From 1956 Town Clerk
Absent voter ballot details require a signed application by a registered voter who will be in their voting town on Election Day or is unable to vote in person due to disability. File with the Town Clerk or Secretary of the Commonwealth as early as possible. Ballot must reach the polls before 8:00 p.m. on November 6, 1956 per Town Clerk Lawrence B. Tighe.
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Concord
Sidbury
Hig
Ling Place
Secretary of the Commonwealth
State House
Boston
Lawrence.b.tighe
Harvest Party planned at Sudbury First Patton Church
Sudbury groups urge bringing childcare and dressing in country clothes for an autumn harvest party October 20. Miss Prise offers a large Dutton road barn for square dancing with Albert Haynes, a noted local caller, leading the dances. Cider and doughnuts will be served during the evening.
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Sudbury
Patton
Eames
Prise Ples
Bee Baker
Dutton Road
Albert Haynes
No Alarm Reported as Fridge Fire Torches Store
A short circuited refrigerator motor started a fire at a brue store in Robinson Illinois. The blaze extinguished itself when heat melted an old water faucet gasket. The fire occurred at night and was not found until the next morning.
Community Fair Promises Many Goods and Activities
The listing notes a variety of items for sale and ample activities to keep visitors entertained with something for everyone to enjoy.
Commonwealth Vehicle Inspections Expand Amid Record Registrations
Officials announce 3 000 inspection stations across the Commonwealth to handle a surge in motor vehicle registrations. Drive in for last minute inspections and minor repairs with trained personnel at the newest stations.
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Commonwealth
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