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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1962
Page
8
Sudbury explorers of Post No. 2 placed a 16 by 16 tent at the town dump to collect newspapers and magazines. In two days the tent yielded nearly half a ton, part of a September drive that moved about three tons toward Bly. calls for more paper and bottles continue.
Judith B. Wilson became bride of Louis P. Lavallee Jr. in a St Bernard's Church ceremony. Rev Edward M Higgins officiated. Bride's gown of silk peau de soie featured Alencon lace and a pearl crown. Attendants included Miss Mary Faulkner and bridesmaids in moss green peau de soie. Best man was Richard Lavallee. ushers were William Faulkner, Robert Lavallee, and Frank Pepe Jr. Bride a Katharine Gibbs graduate.
Urgent temporary openings for office work with emphasis on women returning to work on a limited basis. Competitive hourly rates offered. West Concord EM 98 4282.
Concord James J Mans field A L Auxiliary No 156 held elections with E Naomi Wood named president and Dorothea E Carlson as senior vice president Dorothea also on the executive board along with Helga L Hanley and Helen E Parsons for one year The group will have a 4 joint installation with the Legion post on Oct 15.
After two weeks of intensive training Company D 1st Medium Tank Battalion 110th Armor 26th Yankee Division returned to the state armory. Captain Raymond J Garcia announced the outfit is No 1 tank company in the battalion and is expanding to form a third platoon with openings for ages 18 to 26. Interested recruits may call Sergeant Algert Magurn at EM 9-4807.
Acton David S Dayton chair of the Concord chorus executive committee says work begins immediately on Mendelssohn Bartholdys St Paul for a December performance. The piece requires four soloists and organ accompaniment with soloist announcements to come. Regular rehearsals start Sept 25 at 7 45 p m in the chorus room at Concord Carlisle High School.
The West Acton West Acton Citizens Library Association held a successful book sale on Saturday. About 600 books and magazines were sold as new and returning visitors explored the library during its weeded collection sale prior to planned improvements. The association thanks all attendees and volunteers.
A public notice urges citizens to invest in United States Savings Bonds as a patriotic financial measure. It stresses easy participation, government backing, and potential long term growth. Authorities promote the program as safe, accessible, and beneficial for national development.
West Concord Woman's Club plans its autumn membership tea at Mrs. Earl Wheeler's home 398 Main street next Thursday afternoon Sept 20. Membership chair Mrs. Cornelia Bedford and committee organize the event open to old new and prospective members. Miss Mary A Garcia scholarship winner will attend if Salem State College schedule allows.
Sudbury Art Association says fall art classes are under way with registration dates and schedules to be released soon. The group thanks participants from the summer program. Circle 1 Memorial Congregational hosts a fall luncheon and meeting at the Congregational Conference Center Framingham on Sept 20 with transportation from Memorial Church. Elsie Simonds leads devotions. Wayside Inn Chapter D A R marks Constitution Week Sept 17 23 the 175th anniversary of the Constitution’s signing observed nationwide.
Mrs Daniel Blue of Peakham road visited Cordova Maryland where she was the guest of Mr and Mrs William F Brown formerly of Sudbury and Danbury New Hampshire.
Mr and Mrs James Evans of 261 Landham Road welcome a baby boy born August 29 at Newton and Newborn at Wellesley Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Clementi of 18 Poplar Street also welcome a son born September 1 at the same hospital.
Extension homemakers groups prepare for a new year with meetings and study. A county wide session for chairs and secretaries is set for Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Extension Schoolhouse on Everett street.
A Rally Day service at 11 a.m. featured Rev. Deane Lanphear's sermon Our Year Of Growth. Mrs. Lanphear was installed as Sunday School superintendent and several teachers were welcomed. Pamela Jean Towne was baptized by Rev. Lanphear, with a baptismal observance planned for September 23 at 11 a.m. Parents seeking baptisms on that date should contact the pastor beforehand.
Rebekah Lodge No. 109 met at Union Church and elected Gladys Aldred as noble grand Edna Sleeper vice grand Elizabeth Pickard recording secretary Millicent Benson financial secretary Cora MacLeod treasurer for the coming year Installation is set for October 15 A business meeting is planned at the church Monday evening
Stow Mr and Mrs George L Banfield of Gleasondale road returned home last week on the Empress of Britain from Liverpool. They spent two months visiting five sisters one brother and several nephews and nieces not seen for 30 years. A large family reunion was held during the visit.
Lexingon Richardson W. Philbrick of Concord, vice president for government systems at Itek, leads development of a unique all metal telescope with a 20 foot folded optical path. The aluminum design reduces weight, improves temperature stability, and borrows a 17th century folding concept using a primary and smaller secondary mirror. Philbrick joined Itek in 1959 and advanced to director of operations after roles in engineering.
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