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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

6

Wedding at Wayside Inn in Westboro Lights Up Ballroom

Miss Marilyn Johnson and Robert Eager wed at the Congregational Church of Westboro and held a reception in the Inn ballroom. Guests in the two hundred fifty crowd watched photos on the lawn as the bride wore white satin with plum accents. The couple then left for a two weeks' honeymoon.

Glennn Salem Living Memorial National Federation of Woman's Clubs Lindall Rogers Watertown Congregational Church Westboro Marilyn Johnson Robert Eager

Officer Returns to Chelsea Hospital After Leave

A officer on terminal leave with his wife and daughter in West Con cord returned to Chelsea Hospital this week to resume duties.

West Concord Chelsea Hospital

Washington enactment approved after business session

Following the business session, members enacted measures in Washington. The action reflects formal approval after discussions and committee input during the session.

Washington

Coal's share of U.S. energy falls from 1899 to 1938

In 1899 coal supplied 89 percent of all energy used in the United States. By 1938 its share had dropped to 49 percent, reflecting a major shift in energy sources and technology over four decades.

United States

Foundation Seeks to Raise Years of Age to 35

A proposed change targets veterans and service members, noting a foundation connected to Thanksgiving week aims to adjust age requirements. The plan centers on prewar OSS experience and a lieutenant colonel’s World War II service.

Foundation OSS

Information for Wage Earners Filing Claims at Field Office

Wage earners and families should bring the social security card when seeking information at the field office or itinerant station. For those 65 or older, know date of birth, wife's maiden name, and dates of birth and marriage. Provide full employment details for the year before retirement or death. Proof of age and marriage may be required. Contact the Waltham Massachusetts field office at 680 Main Street, phone Val. 5-4800, for details.

Main Street Walt Ham Massachusetts

Eaton Family Notes and Local Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs Alfred N Eaton of South Sudbury announce a newborn born October 14 at Wall Tlinois. The Eaton family, including Maxwell P Eaton, recently visited Plymouth New Hampshire and North Conway. They stopped at the Eastern Inn where daughter Barbara worked as hostess for the summer and prepared to reopen for winter season. Jean Hawes was home from

A Record Tlinois Alfred N. Eaton So. Sudbury Plymouth N. H Maxwell P. Eaton North Conway Eastern Inn Barbara Miss Eaton

Stolen Truck Incident Involving Teens Near Concord

State police report a truck theft off the Concord Turnpike near Route 2. Five youths, four girls and one boy, were captured early yesterday and turned over to Boston police. the alleged driver, 17-year-old Robert Martell, AWOL from Fort Dix, was found in a swamp at 2:30 a.m.

Concord Boston Ciy Robert Martell U. S. Army Fort Dix

Births Announced at Emerson Hospital Concord

Several out of town births were announced at Emerson Hospital in Concord. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mann of Stow on September 30. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest O. Merrill of Littleton on October 4. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Justus South 11. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Ma 12. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George L. Bickford of Maynard.

Concord Emerson James F. Mann Stow Ernest O. Merrill Littleton Justus

Local Graduates and Residents Noted in Community Notices

Miss Ruth Mitchell of Mrs Mitchell and the late Andrew Mitchell from Tufts College in June has a position as chemist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Roland Hodgdon is now a patient at Avery Nursing Home in North Sudbury. A party at One Hall on October 11 featured members and friends of the police department with Bray Orchestra and Twin Ma ples providing refreshments. A recent House at the University of Pairbank elected a student president of her dormitory Coolidge.

Ruth Mitchell Mitchell Andrew Mitchell Tufts College Massachusetts General Hospital Roland Hodgdon Avery Nursing Home North Sudbury Friends of Ripe Bh Police Department Bray Orchestra Twin Maples University of Pairbank Coolidge

Assembly program awards spotlight in high school event

An assembly featuring black and white and color TV was held at a Connecticut high school. Several seniors were preselected and joined Wheeler on stage. Harold Pratt was the first volunteer, followed by Marcia Lapham and Jock King in a romantic sketch with Clara and Clem, and John Russell reading the commercial. Wheeler urged students interested in radio or television to meet him after the program.

Concord Connecticut Wheeler Harold Pratt Marcia Lapham Jock King Clara Clem John Russell

Concord-Winchester landscape painter Alfred Lowe exhibition

Alfred Lowe of Winchester is featured in a Concord gallery exhibit from October 15 to November 26. The collection, mostly from 1910 to 1917, showcases quiet cottage scenes near Salem New Hampshire with solid craft and nature driven landscapes. Lowe, trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, lived in Lawrence and later Salem while maintaining a Lawrence frame shop. The Concord Public Library gallery welcomes daily visits nine to nine, except Sundays.

Concord Alfred Lowe Winchester Salem New Hampshire School of the Museum of Fine Arts Merrimac Lawrence Boston Rockport Howe

Concord High selects junior class committee for rings

Ten members of Concord High School's 1961 junior class were chosen to assist class officers in selecting rings. The committee includes Albani, Lesley Crowson, Elsie Craig, Robert Rowe, John Todd, Joan Pearson, and Thomas Prend, among others.

Concord Concord High School Albani Lesley Crowson Elsie Craig Robert Rowe John Todd Joan Pearson Thomas Prend

Maynard Eagles Host Teen Guests For Wholesome Fun

Teen-agers were guests of the Maynard Eagles club enjoying dancing, billiards, and refreshments provided by Rotary organizer Walter Wasiuk. The program aims to offer clean wholesome socials for local youths.

Eagles Rotary Walter Wasiuk Maynard Eagles

Town Meeting Debates School Needs Amid Growth

Results of the recent tally show 3 366 votes of 4 196 registered in favor of proposals while many ballots were blank or refused. Residents favored more school facilities but opposed tax increases and consolidation. Supt Ralph D. McLeary and principals Morton Seavey and James McMul ten attended the open meeting with strong turnout and refreshments provided by middle school teachers.

Ralph D. McLeary Morton R. Seavey

Concord Armory drill session for Company H M N G

Tonight at 8 o clock a second drill will be held at the State Armory for Company H M N G with instructions on cover concealment and camouflage. The unit invites new recruits and reports John W Clarkzon Jr a World War II veteran and former sergeant in Company I 301st Regiment 94th Infantry Division as a recon corporal in the local company. Armistice Day dance plans are in the works with details to follow.

Concord M.N.G State Armor John W. Clarkzon, Jr 94Th Infantry

Petersons announce wedding plans in Concord

Concord residents Mr and Mrs John Peterson of 65 Walden Street announce Geraldine Peterson will wed Edward Tuomi son of Charles Tuomi of Maynard. No wedding date has been set for the occasion at present.

Concord John Peterson Walden Street Geraldine Peterson Edward Tuomi Charles Tuomi Maynard Maynard Schools

Hartwell Farm Anniversary Observed for Four Couples

Last Saturday evening at Hartwell Farm Lincoln a 40th wedding anniversary celebration was held for Mr and Mrs Myron Clark of Bedford Mr and Mrs Philip F Clark of Connecticut Mr and Mrs C Bruce Ilsley of Millis and Mr and Mrs Earl Towne of Boxborough.

Hartwell Farm Lincoln Myron Clark Bedford Philip F. Clark Connecticut C. Bruce Ilsley Millis Earl Towne Boxborough

Union Debt Drive Aids United Steel Workers

Washington and leaders from John L. Lewis, the AFL and APL mobilize a two and dollar fund to support the United Steel Workers in balance of labor costs amid ongoing labor strife and industrial unrest.

Washington John L

Unclear OCR fragment references conflicts and labor context

The readable text mentions Guatemala City riots and a national war impact, government, and large civilian disruption. It also references John L. Lewis and New York labor stakes with potential contract benefits and a looming shortage over months.

Guatemala City John L. Lewis

Rushed Toward Nightfall With Two and a Half Reaches

A fragment notes a rush toward planned nightfall with an estimate of two and a half units remaining. The text hints at a timetable or progress measure but lacks full context or clear entities.

Fragmented wartime briefing headline

An OCR fragmented item references Britain and the Far East, with hints of U S wartime plans and information requests from London. The fragment mentions a janitor at a plant and a capture return, but details are unclear.

Britain Far East United States London

Brooks School Annual Fall Sale at Girl Scout House

The Brooks School annual fall sale takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Girl Scout House on Walden Street. Items should be left this Friday afternoon in good condition and donors receive 60 percent of the sale price as decided by the committee.

Brooks School Concord Girl Scout House Walden Street Brooks Scout House

Festival Saturday Night at Concord School Auditorium

A public festival is planned for Saturday night at Concord School Auditorium. Organizers urge attendance for community entertainment and activities starting at evening hours. Aimed at residents and families in Concord and nearby areas.

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