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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
17
Miriam O Reynolds 44 wife of a man dies suddenly at her Winchen home. Born in Winchen she was daughter of Charles H Whitney and Mrs Margaret Larra Acton. Survived by husband and daughter Miss Reynolds. Funeral by Acton Congregational pastors Douglas Bennett and Douglas Jr. officiated.
Girl Scout Week observed in Concord with each scout attending church services in uniform. Activities included Sunday services at multiple churches and a week of focused themes from homemaking to outdoor activities, with The Paint Pot donating a window display for the event.
Concord's Senior Girl Scout Troop hosts a Saturday morning film for ages 9-12 at the Girl Scout House. The show starts 10 o'clock on November 1 featuring The Showdown with Walter Brennan and William Elliott. Proceeds aid the troop's Washington trip and babysitting is provided by scouts from 10 to 11 45.
The Garden club of Concord elected officers for the coming year at its October 15 meeting hosted by Mrs. Alan Bemis. New posts include President Mrs Alfred A Lane and Vice President Mrs Herbert B Hosmer.
Maynard chairman Mrs Edwin Carlton Jr announces the annual drive to raise funds for tuberculosis work starts Monday November 17. Dr William R Martin president of Middlesex Health Association stresses continuing vigilance against TB and urges early case finding despite new drugs. Committee members include Milton H Duclos Miss Mary A Doyle Miss Mary Ward R N and Mrs Charles F Warren.
Concord high school students from the National Honor Society led by Warren Loring and Principal John F. Donovan visited homes today and tomorrow to collect a pre school census. They ask about whether children will attend public or private schools, potential private school names, and out of town attendance such as Belmont Hill or St. Marys. The effort aims to inform future school planning with cooperation from residents. Named participants include Robin Allen Andrew Barrett Walter Barthus Martha Basile Claire Berube and many more.
Concord residents join Radcliffe College seminars for a third season aimed at working women and mothers. Courses range from Ancient Greek to The Press and Public Issues led by Mrs. Richard Borden with emphasis on disciplined thought and self confidence. Participants include Mrs. Robert C.C. St. George Mrs. Henry Seton Mrs. Cody Synnott of Concord and others from Weston Lincoln and beyond.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Maynard sponsors its annual appeal for Christmas gifts for veterans in hospitals. Gifts help veterans send presents to families. coordinator Mrs. Mabel Sweeney asks contributors to deliver items by November 1.
The Massachusetts Safety Council urges industrial workers to recognize that injuries arise from accidents and accidents stem from unsafe acts. It urges workers to take time for safety precautions.
The Massachusetts Safety Council warns that any type accident is costly and urges strict safety principles both at work and in daily life.
The Stow committee reported $348.96 raised to date for the Salvation Army drive in Stow surpassing its quota. Eleven foreign countries were represented at the Parker House luncheon in Boston where the report was presented by Council General Leslie Barber of Great Britain. The victory banner was awarded to chairwoman Mrs. Fred Strong treasurer Mrs. George Peterson and member Mrs. William J. Hartley for their campaign efforts.
The Sudbury Methodist church fair will be held November 6 at 3 p.m. in the Sudbury Town Hall. Mrs Kenneth MacMurtry is general chairman. A turkey supper at 6 30 p.m. features the supper committee and various tables run by named volunteers. On November 9 at 7 30 p.m. Emory Bucke, last winter's University of Life Speaker, will preach at the church. The public is welcome.
Brooks School parents association will host a fall clothing sale Saturday at the Girl Scout House in Concord from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The event offers clean fall and winter wear for infants, children, teens, and adults at low prices. Proceeds support school improvements.
Three horsepower Bolens Huski Gardner tractor with soil plow coulter cultivator furrower harrow snow plow cord wood saw and five years old. Used very little in good condition. Can be seen at 40 Waltham Street Water town after 5 p.m. and Sundays.
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