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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows Mr. Williams opposing a measure while towns discuss insurance rate changes and resident payments. The passage references votes, rates, and suppression of a broader policy affecting communities.
A fragmented report notes Ivete guests arriving as tensions loom in a besieged city. The text hints at ongoing military activity and a fragile atmosphere with uncertain peacetime prospects.
Story notes a school project on United States History by the Summer class aided by Vice Principal William Oconnell. Mentions a $1000 prize and a $2 entry fee for athletics. lists student participants and a hockey match result with Sudbury 2-1 and Acton 2-1 in recent play.
Mr and Mrs. Ardoure hosted a buffet supper on a recent October evening in honor of the marriage of Irving Pay and Shirley Cutting. The event followed their wedding celebrations and featured a reception for guests.
Mrs. Charles H Wagen and members of the Sudbury Bridge Club gathered for a Friday luncheon at the Wheeler restaurant.
Miss Coan Gates and Alvin Mond Pinder unite in a 3 o clock ceremony at West Acton Baptist Church with Rev David W presiding. Attendants Included Eleanor Gates Betty Ann Poth and Ruth Siar Soha. A reception for about 200 followed in the vestry and the couple plans to reside on Main Street South Acton.
Rev David Dolan of the Concord Reformatory will address a community gathering. The event invites all men and mentions a four-team Acton league with bowling interest and contact requests.
Mrs Aubrey W Borden Miss Helen Borden and Jack Borden enjoyed their annual visit to Manomet during the past weekend a recurring event across many years. Maxwell P Eaton and guests at their Greenfield New Hampshire summer home included Mr and Mrs Chris Brauer of Norwood over the weekend. Mrs Willian Dowwing and her son Richard flew to Adams to visit Wisconsin relatives. The Women's Association of the Memorial Congregational Mercory held hours from 130 to 500 pm with a food sale.
The Acton Grange held a public installation Tuesday evening in the Acton Woman's Clubhouse. Officers installed for the coming year include Master Thomas Curtin Overseer Joyce Ryan Chaplain Doris Palmer Lecturer Edith Hollowell Lecturer Margaret Fraser Steward John Torkelsen Assistant Steward James Mulvany Lady Assistant Steward Mary Downey Treasurer Mildred Hollowell Secretary Fla Torkelsen Gatekeeper J Zubatynski Flora Gladys Christofferson Ceres Sylvia Curtin Pomona Doris Hollowell Pianist Della Rolfe Executive Committee Inga Fros Francis Palmer Norman Livermore.
Mrs. John Meathen and others attended a Civic Association presentation. Philadelphias Macon shipyard duty assignations were discussed as Mrs Edgerly and son remained in Philadelphia. Mrs. Leslie B Gillis visited with Mr Reaves relatives, while Downing joined the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association meeting in Great Barrington.
The notice notes a wedding date involving the Acton family and mentions several grandchildren.
Article discusses local towns empowered by last year’s law to enact by laws governing soil removal to curb unscrupulous contractors. Sudbury Wayland and Lincoln in the tenth district already have protective measures. Readers across the state comment on the measure and its impact on local property and farming areas.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a weekly schedule and a period for viewing or writing activities. It references times around 6:30 and a wide area, with unclear details about a school context. The readable elements suggest an institutional timetable or class activity notice.
Fragmentary text shows a historical figure addressing committee members about Britains, sections, and frequent visits to institutions. The exact intent and context are not fully legible, but mentions informing about complaints and overseeing under jurisdiction.
Maynard High highlights National Honor Society council members Albert Lever Frediano Mat tieli Albert Smith Miss Mary Barre and Miss Evelyn Sawatz sponsor. Field Hockey notes Serere field hockey team at bury on Tuesday with first and second teams listed led by Miss Barre and Mr. Sullivan. Mentally Hygiene meeting referenced with Miss Doyle present.
The speaker, recounting comments from inmates during their incarceration, claims high praise for the humane treatment provided under his administration. He emphasizes personal assurances received from those in custody about their care.
Stow The Warren Whiteler Wetherbee post 272 Legion held their regular meeting Monday evening October 6 at the Town hall. Officers for 1950 1951 were elected and installed Past Commander Ralph Stites installed the following: commander Albert A Jr vice commander W H Peck adjutant Her Cooke finance officer Nichols historian Miss Barbour.
The text notes a speaker from Columbia University and a Halloween event at Harvard Union with music by Chuck DaGrappa. It mentions activities tomorrow and senior class picture day during the week, promising fun for all attendees.
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