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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
9
The Knights House held a council gathering with Grand Knight Hugh E Kilmar presiding. Visitors discussed potential members and planned to continue parties on Wednesday at Monument Hall inviting attendees to join in the fraternal events.
The Concord Lions Club will hold its regular supper meeting on Tuesday September 25 at 6 30 PM at the Howard Johnson restaurant with new president Charles Wear presiding. Plans are underway for the 10th anniversary program on October 23, chaired by Robert B Lortz who met last Friday to finalize arrangements.
The Emblem Club held several Concord benefit parties with net receipts of $80. Last Saturday night the new officers were installed at Monument Hall. The club, an Elks auxiliary, plans regular winter meetings.
Bedford plans two additional blood donor days beyond the town event on November 21. The Veterans Administration hospital will host a donor day on September 26 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with a goal of 100 pints. Bedford Air Base also schedules a 100 pint day on September 25. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 will help with volunteers and feeding.
Mrs Harold Cowling of Peet hosts an exhibition this week at Chart Congregational Gee The first showing is Friday 2 to 9 am and Saturday 10 to 8 pm Public welcome. registrations for new classes are taken Miss Evelyn Thresher displays painting trays Tea will be served
Concord couple Royal CG Van Etten announce the birth of their third child and first daughter on September 10 at the Richardson House in Boston. Grandparents are Mrs Merrell Walbridge of Quodquitaine and Dr and Mrs Royal Van Etten of New York City. The Very Rev Edwin J Van Etten of Boston is the baby's great uncle.
The Hoover Commission's blueprint advances with adoption of half the plan to streamline federal government. The 1950 report No 10 outlines Commerce Department reforms, including a transportation policy center, consolidation of public roads, abolition of the independent maritime commission, and shifts of functions within the executive branch. Yet to be accomplished are transferring some commissions to commerce, realigning overseas reporting, and clarifying route program responsibilities.
A Concord committee plans a summer play writing contest with final rules to be published by October 4. The closing date is December 1 and no manuscripts postmarked after midnight that date will be accepted. Committee members include Mrs. Joseph J Ecker William T Wyman and Raymond P Baldwin.
Concord-Sachem Council of Boy Scouts announces a Scouters weekend party this Saturday and Sunday. Various districts including Bedford-Lexington will send delegations to the Concord-Lincoln area. Check in Saturday 2 to 4 30 p m. A large turnout is hoped with ample meals and committee reports.
Bedford Mrs Grace F Combs Howes 67 wife of John W Howes 19 Hume Road died last Thursday night at Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Boston after a long illness She was born in Charlestown and lived here 19 years She is survived by her husband two sons James F Howes of Te wksbury Paul L Howes of Waltham one daughter Mrs Harriet M Boyd of Burlington eight grandchildren and one sister Mrs Mary Steed of Winthrop Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Douglass Funeral Chapel Lexington Rev Marvin L Derby minister of the Church of Christ Congregational this town officiated and burial was in Shawsheen cemetery at Bedford
Concord funeral services were held for Mrs. Willa Ann Duncanson age 90 at MacRae funeral home. She died at her daughter’s home in South Lincoln. She was born in Altne Nova Scotia and lived in Lincoln 60 years. Survived by daughter Mrs. William Smith Nova Scotia son Cyril Duncanson New Brunswick twelve grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren.
Bill Cunningham, noted newspaper columnist and radio commentator, named Massachusetts state chairman for the 1962 March of Dimes by Basil OConnor. Cunningham, a Dartmouth graduate and veteran, has led the state campaign for eight straight years coordinating county and city fund-raising efforts amid the polio fight.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Berglind of Old Marlboro Road observed their eleventh wedding anniversary last Friday. Mrs Berglind, formerly Clive J Berlied, and Mr Berglind, formerly of Acton, have three children all enrolled at the Harvey Wheeler public school.
The article notes that the average age of American cars reached nearly eight years in 1950, indicating aging vehicle fleets and potential shifts in production, ownership, and maintenance patterns.
Middlesex Rent Office inspectors will visit tenants to investigate complaints alleging landlords failed to maintain services for which a 20 percent rent increase was approved. The Middlesex Rent Advisory Board endorsed the plan led by Joseph L Walsh of Newton and area rent director Elmer A Richardson. Through last week 16 800 applications for rent increases were filed, about half by landlords, with complaints continuing to arrive. Under the new Construction Act, landlords may seek increases up to 20 percent for justified costs, major improvements, or increased services, with certified examiners making determinations.
Funeral services for William Monsen Sr aged 74, of Old Bedford Road, were held Friday at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. Rev Robert H Barber officiated. interment followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Fire Department Chief Harry E Tuttle led a firefighter delegation. Surviving are four sons Arthur Fred, Wilfred a Concord fireman, William a caterer, Ervin a builder. three daughters Myrtle Steele of Hexboro, Ellen Feltus of Harvard, Evelyn Clausen of Boxboro. 17 grandchildren and one brother Christian Monsen of South Acton.
West Concord Mr and Mrs Richard Ballou of Old Marlboro Road observed their 15th wedding anniversary with a party at Meadows in Framingham attended by close friends. Both are bank employees. he at First National in Boston and she at Concord Co Operative. They have a son Richard a Concord High School freshman.
Open competitive examination announced by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners for indefinite appointments as hitch helpers CPC 2 and CPC 3 at the Veterans Administration Hospital Bedford Massachusetts. No written test. ratings based on experience and training. Applications filed with the Executive Secretary at Bedford MA.
West Concord The West Concord Woman's Club will hold a rummage sale at Solomeo store on Belarane Avenue this Friday September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The committee promises many choice articles and invites the public to attend.
Amarillo Texas officers report a jail inmate asked for his soup to be warmed twice but was denied.
OCR fragments show references to a siege at Massachu setts General Hospital Boston, individuals in Concord and New Brunswick, a Carter Furniture executive, and a chorus starting its season. Details are unclear but indicate social notices and upcoming events in multiple locations.
The RCA backs a device claimed to detect tin metals in many products. It can be used in meat, candy, plastics, paper, rubber, tobacco, textiles and explosives. The innovation could aid quality control and safety across multiple industries.
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