Korean Vet John Kirkness Named Sachem Council Field Executive
John S. Kirkness of 12 Peter Spring Road was appointed field scout executive of the Sachem Council, replacing Elliot G. Vining who joined the Cambridge Council. Kirkness, Belmont native and Belmont High School graduate of 1939, served in the Navy V-5 program and Marines, later becoming a business owner and scout administrator. He is attending the National Training School for Scout Executives and will assume duties on October 11.
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Concord
Ralph B. Lancaster
Sachem Council
Boy Scouts of America
John S. Kirkness
Peter Spring Road
Kirkness
Elliot G. Vining
Cambridge Council
Belmont
Franklin Technical Institute
Monsanto Chemical Company
Navy
University of New Hampshire
Marines
Pacific
Taylor’s
Waverly
Boston Express
Korea
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Nancy Kellogg
Belmont Lion’s Club
Mortimer Schiff
Mencham
New Jersey
Whitney Couple Mark 52 Years in Concord Home
Mr and Mrs Charles F Whitney of 7 Fielding Street observed their 52nd wedding anniversary on September 3 in Concord. Married in 1899 by the late Rev George Tewksbury they have resided in Concord since. A son died four years ago. they have two grandchildren and a great grandson. Mr Whitney was born in Concord and Mrs Whitney is a Nova Scotia native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Charles F. Whitney
Fielding Street
George Tewksbury
Whitney
Nova Scotia
Fireworks-like blast demolishes 1908 Polk standpipe
Residents in Polk Nebraska woke to a loud blast they mistook for a pre Fourth of July display. Officials later confirmed the noise came from blasting to demolish the old cement standpipe built in 1908.
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Polk, Neb
Last Registration For Adult Classes In Concord
Final registration for the adult evening courses in practical arts and handicraft will be held at the high school on September 13 and 14 from 7 to 9 pm. Tuition free for residents. non residents admitted when space allows. A registration fee applies to all students. Classes begin September 23 and run a full year to end in March.
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Concord
Recipe Wanted for Apple Blossom Pie in Maine
South Portland citizen Bob White seeks an apple blossom pie recipe after his McIntosh tree yields blossoms but no fruit. He asks readers to share a tested recipe and any tips for getting apples.
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South
Portland
Bob White
Service held at Concord for farmhand Adam Kaminsky
The funeral of Adam Kaminsky age 78 who died at work on the Hallett farm was held at Joseph Dee Son funeral home in Concord. A requiem high mass at St Bernard's church was led by Rev James H Connolly and burial followed at St Bernard's cemetery. Kaminsky born in Lithuania came to Concord 45 years ago and worked at the Hallett farm since. He left a son Bruno in Hartford and a wife who has been missing in Lithuania for years.
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Concord
Adam Kaminsky
George D. Hallett
Nine Acre Corner
Joseph Dee & Son
St. Bernard’s Church
James H. Connolly
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Mr. Kaminsky
Lithuania
Acton Service League Rummage Sale for Church Fund
Acton Service League sponsors a rummage sale to benefit the Acton Center Congregational Church building fund. The sale opens today Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. Contact organizers Mrs Norman Collins Mrs Paul McPherson and Mrs Warren Custance for details.
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Acton Center
Acton Service League
Acton Center Congregational Church
Norman Collins
Paul McPherson
Warren Custance
Local Man Earns Insurance Award
Concord resident Tolman at 17 Belknap Street has earned the associate designation from the Life Office Management Association by passing exams in life insurance principles and advanced topics. He works in the controller's department of Joan Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company.
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Concord
Julian W. Tolman
Belknap Street
Life Office Management Association
Tolman
Joan Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Bedford Fires Spare No One As Double Alarms Ring
Bedford firefighters answered two alarms in one day. A major roof fire damaged the McArdle residence at 133 Great Road after leaves burned outdoors sparked the blaze, with damage estimated over $500 from the previous Tuesday hurricane. Earlier, a Yeomans home on North Road was checked for a possible short circuit but found to have no fire.
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Bedford
McArdle
Great Road
Richard S. Dodge
Yeomans
North Road
Usher at Wedding in Scituate
West Concord resident and former Dartmouth student Thomas J. Gill served as usher at the wedding of Miss Elizabeth L. Martin and George A. McLaughlin Jr. in Scituate. The bridegroom belonged to the same class as Gill in June.
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West Concord
Thomas J. Gill
Commonwealth Avenue
Dartmouth
Elizabeth L. Martin
George A. McLaughlin, Jr
Scituate
Gill
Fridge Coal Trick Helps Eli With Odor
A small chunk of coal placed in a refrigerator is said to help eliminate unpleasant odors. The tip mentions Eli as the person benefiting from this simple household trick.
Carlisle Grange Fair Set for September 17
The annual Carlisle Grange fair is announced for next Friday September 17 at the hall. Doors open 4 p m with exhibits due by 2 p m and judging at 3 p m. Mrs Bessie Pedersen, past master, leads the committee.
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Carlisle
Bessie Pedersen
Civil Service calls for more claims assistants in New England
The First U S Civil Service region announces openings for additional claims and field assistants in the Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance to handle extended Social Security coverage. Applicants need a written test and either four years of college social science study or three years of relevant experience. Starting salary is 3410 yearly, with no firm closing date but early filing encouraged within three weeks.
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Boston
Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance
New England
U.S. Civil Service Region
William A. Foley
First U.S. Civil Service Region
Boston 9
Mass
The
Commission
Maynard Teacher Returns from Europe Summer Trip
Maynard school teacher Miss Joan A. Fitzpatrick resumes duties after a 10 week summer trip to Europe. In England she served as bridesmaid for her cousin’s wedding. the couple Mr and Mrs Thomas A Markus plan to visit Cambridge, while pursuing studies at MIT and Harvard.
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West Concord
Joan A. Fitzpatrick
Shirley Street
Maynard
Europe
England
Thomas A. Markus
Poole Couple Mark 12th Wedding Anniversary
Carlisle Mr and Mrs Charles I Poole of School Street observe their 12th wedding anniversary on Friday September 3. Married in Arlington the couple have resided here for years and are active in local affairs. They have one son Clark a local school pupil.
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Carlisle
Charles I. Poole
School Street
Arlington
Clark
Lions Resume Meetings On Next Tuesday
Concord Lions club resumes regular supper meetings starting Tuesday September 14 at 6 30 pm at Howard Johnsons restaurant President Robert B Lortz will preside Past President Rothwell N MacRae will announce the program A board meeting was held tonight at the Co-Operative Bank A delegation led by Lortz Moreau Currier and Broughton will attend a district meeting at Hotel Edison in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Robert B. Lortz
Rothwell N. MacRae
Co-Operative Bank
Lortz
Leon J. Moreau
Rudolph W. Currier
Everett Broughton
Hotel Edison
Lynn
Concord Club Meeting Discuses Scholarships and Plans
Members of the Concord group gathered for a weekly session led by President Char Pared to discuss programs and plans including scholarships and makeups. Attendees listed include Paul Smith, Clinton, John Murphy, and others from Concord and Brookline.
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Concorg
Char
F Son
Thand Plang
Pverelly
Paul Smith
Clinton
John Murphy
Concord
Brookline
Unclear OCR item referencing Hartford Lew garbage rats
Fragmentary text mentions Hartford, Lew, garbage items and rats. Details are unreadable but suggest a local waste issue or disturbance. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes can be established from the readable fragments.
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America
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Carlisle Grange
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Madrid
LIONS
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Actons
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Coopers
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