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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
17
Norman W. Fradd, chairman, calls for contributions to the Foundation’s research and medical care program. He notes more than ten million arthritis victims in the United States and appeals to Lincoln area citizens for enthusiastic support. Eight of ten US vacationers in 1955 traveled by automobile.
Sudbury resident Webster Cutting son of Mr and Mrs Webster Cutting of Maynard road is elected Secretary Treasurer of his dormitory at the University of Massachusetts for the current academic year He is a sophomore and also plays on the soccer team and belongs to Kappa Sigma fraternity. The week featured a luncheon by Mrs Merle Hamilton for church and club committees. A Sunbury drug store food sale by the Our Lady of Fatima men was a great success with strong claims that local men cook well or persuade wives to cook for them.
The Lincoln site known as Battery A, 514th AAA Missile Battalion was officially dedicated with Lieut. Gov. Sumner G. Whittier as guest speaker. Guests included Congressmen McCormack O Neil Jr Malone and officials from civil defense education and Boston AT exercises featured four Niki missiles fired to show readiness.
Concord hosts a 4 H Alumni dance at the State Armory Saturday evening at 8 o clock. The public is welcome and music will be provided by a well known orchestra.
The Carlisle Grange P. of H. No. 402 will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 2 at 8 o'clock in the Grange Hall. Mrs. Alice Lovering serves as master with Lawrence N. Blanchard as lecturer announcing the program. A program and refreshments followed the last gathering.
Carlisle residents Mr. and Mrs. Arnold T. Lapham observed their 24th wedding anniversary on Monday. They were married in Carlisle and have resided in Concord Street. they have three children Marcia Judith and Taylor. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
Winds up to 88 miles per hour swept through Bedford at 7 44 p m Monday causing minimal damage beyond felled trees and downed wires. Local residents also attended the North Middlesex Conference in Ashby with Louis M Lyons delivering the keynote on Freedom of Speech and Press. Dr A Warren Stearns presided and Rev Marvin L Derby left for Minnesota due to his mother's illness.
Mr and Mrs Bernard E Megin of 207 Elm street announce the birth of their seventh child and fourth daughter Maureen Terese on Wednesday October 19 at Emerson Hospital The baby’s mother Mary Thomas is the former Mrs Mary Thomas The baby’s lone grandparent is Mrs G Edward Megin of West Concord The father is the well known coach and athletic director at Concord High School
Michael B. Gormely of West Concord was surprised Saturday when about 30 friends and legion members gathered at his Central street home to celebrate his birthday. Gifts, refreshments, and well wishes followed a darkened home and parked cars along the street. Out-of-towners included Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Nedza of West Acton and Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Higgins of South Acton, plus Mr. and Mrs. William Hengmann of Littleton.
Fire destroyed the Old Cobbler Shop on Arlington street in West Acton on Saturday night. Six fire crews battled the blaze under Chief H. Stuart MacGregor with minor damage to the ancient building. Police questioned two Acton boys and a West Concord girl over suspicions of arson.
Concord Friday night DeMolay chapter to greet state officers at Sonic Temple. A business session starts at 7 30 with Paul Josephson Bedford as master councillor. State officers expected. program and refreshments to follow.
Nina Kimball of Concord has been elected president of Sawyer House at Northampton School for Girls. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Kim Jr of Wilson Rd Concord.
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