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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

16

Littleton Lyceum to Host Notable Civic Talks

The Littleton Lyceum showcases its 1829 started series with talks by Johnson on the Yankees Clipper and by Francis Carpenter AP on the UN Decade. Programs run 8 p.m. at Prouty Auditorium with family season tickets available at the Littleton Library.

Littleton Lyce Civic Antion Io’ Johnson Pte Lyceum Francis Carpenter Associated Press United Nations Carpenter Europe Normandy Prouty Littleton High School Littleton Lirary Littleton Lyceum United States

Lyceum debates shape Littleton civic life for over a century

The Littleton Lyceum hosted figures like Emerson Hulmes Washburn Canham and Macmillan over 128 years. Speakers covered abolition temperance Georgia secession and women’s rights. The forum kept citizens engaged on public concerns and shaped town discourse.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Lyceum Oliver Wendell Hulmes Bradford Washburn Boston Museum of Science Erwin D. Canham Christian Science Monitor Commander Macmillan Georgia Texas United States Littleton Lyceum

Acton Graduates Begin Training at Newton-Wellesley and Lowell General

Acton graduates Judith D Hatch and Lorraine Foley have begun hospital training. Hatch, valedictorian of Acton High School Class of 1956, is training at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Foley, daughter of Robert Foley, started at Lowell General Hospital on September 13 and was a 1956 Acton High School graduate.

Acton Judith D. Hatch Raymond Hatch Mainstreet Acton Center Newton-Wellesley Hospital Hatch Acton High School Lorraine Foley Robert Foley Arlington Street West Acton LoWell General Hospital Foley

Mrs Sleeper New Master at Carlisle

Carlisle Mrs Edna Sleeper R N schoot nurse Brookstreet is the new master of Carlisle Gramp of H No 402 succeeding Mrs Alice Lovering Plans for installation next month Last night's meeting was led by the new officers Also listed are Overseer Lawrence N Blanchard steward Kris Larsen assistant steward Harold Schoolcraft treasurer Edward R ny secretary Charlotte Old chaplain Mary Blanchard gatekeeper John Vincent ceres Florence Philbrook pomona Edna Stacey flora Mrs Burak lady assistant steward Mary Schoolcraft executive committee three years Mrs Lovering Forty per cent of visitors at Minnesota state parks come from outside the state

Carlisle Edna Sleeper Brookstreet Carlisle Gran P Alice Lovering Lawrence N. Blanchard Kris Larsen Harold School Craft Edward R Harlotte Old Mary. Blancha John Vincent Ceres Florence Philbrook Pomona Edna Stacey Flora Burak Mary Schoolcraft Lovering

Somerville Airman Named Airman of the Month

A Somerville airman stationed with the Air Force Cambridge Research Center at Hanscom Field is named Airman of the Month. A-1-C Joseph A. Repucci of 31 Franklin Street won the honor for character devotion to duty and leadership. He receives a three day pass a $15 check and a jet ride. Repucci enlisted in the Navy in 1947 and joined the Air Force in 1951.

Somerville Air Force Cambridge Research Center Hanscom Field Joseph A. Repucci Franklin Street Statistical Services Office AFCRC Repucci Navy Air Force USAF

Acton Man Resigns Buys Lincoln Home

Acton Frank Stevens of West Acton resigns from the Acton School Committee. He works for Raytheon in Bedford and has purchased a home in Lincoln. He is father of two and has served since March 1955. successor to be announced by the school committee and selectmen.

Acton Frank Stevens West Acton Stevens Raytheon Manufacturing Company Bedford Lincoln Acton School Committee Acton Board of Selectmen

Auto dealer's license tag misread sparks attention in Alabama

In Birmingham an auto dealer from Jefferson County faced sudden scrutiny after authorities questioned a license tag purchase. The dealer had obtained a 200 ovates tag in 1966 and faced setbacks amid ongoing inquiries.

Birmingham Ala W. S. Moughan Alabama Jefferson County

Vocational Training Urged For Marlboro Youths

Marlboro Rotary heard Marlboro Walter J. Markham of the Massachusetts Department of Education urge expanded vocational training for youths. He noted Worcester Trade School rejected 470 applicants this year as classes filled, cited state funding covering half costs, and said Massachusetts led in establishing vocational education.

Marlboro Walter J. Markham Massachusetts Department of Education Rotary Club Marlboro Country Club Markham Worcester Massachusetts Reim Framingham Supt. of Schools Raymond C. Richer Raymond H. Dowd Presient

Deadline for Farm Tax Refunds September 30

Farmers reminded that September 30 is the final date to file federal tax refund claims for gasoline used on farms in 1956. County agent Fran cis Mentzer Jr. notes refunds lapse if claims miss the deadline, with forms available at IRS offices and the Extension Service in Concord. Massachusetts gas tax refunds apply after federal approval and must be issued within 90 days. details at local offices.

Francis Mentzer, Jr Middlesex County Extension Service Internal Revenue Offices Extension Service Everett Street Concord Massachusetts

Sagamore Christian Endeavor Alumni Meet in Carlisle

A Carlisle Congregational Church gathering of the Sagamore Christian Endeavor Alumni was well attended on Tuesday September 11 with supper hosted by the Carlisle branch led by president John Swanson and mothers present. A business meeting followed with Mrs E Dutton president and Rev E Rankinen of St J Lutheran Peabody delivering the stewardship talk. Scientists say that ten thousand years ago men hun ess in what is now these States.

Carlisle Sagamore Chr‘stian’ Endeavor John Swanson Sagamore Marilyn E. Dutton E. Rankinen St. J. Lutheran Church Peabody

Farmers urged to file for federal gas tax rebate

Mentzer said the federal refund has been approved first and farmers should not delay filing since no state rebates will be issued. The advisory emphasizes acting quickly to secure the gas tax rebate under the federal program.

Mentzer

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