Easter at Concord Churches Set Sunrise to Holy Week Observances
Concord and West Concord churches prepare for Easter with a sunrise service atop Annursnac Hill led by West Concord Union Church. Holy Week services include Holy Thursday and Good Friday observations across multiple parishes, with high mass at St. Bernard’s and special Lenten programs in Trinity and Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Concord
West Concord
Annursnac Hill
St. Bernard’s Church
Incoherent Baseball Notes Include March Openers and Old Team Nicknames
Fragments mention High's infield and Capt Dukie Jack Skewes, with notes on spring baseball and National Baseball Week from March 29. References to Red Sox Braves Field games, Park moves, and anniversaries in Concord and Rhode Island hint at a 1947 season, but details are unclear.
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High
Coadighton
Ely
Dukie
Jack Skewes
Ner
Naeball
Concord
Dogs in City Warned to License and Vaccinate by April First
Police Chief Wil n warns dog owners to license pets and ensure vaccination compliance by April 1. Fines apply for noncompliance. Ad inside issue notes industry context suggesting local business in billions.
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Wil N
Salvation Army Drive In Concord Opens Monday
Residential solicitors for the Concord West Concord and Carlisle Salvation Army campaign begin Monday April 7 and run to April 19 in the women s division under Mrs Robert H Shaw 134 Main Street. District captains list numerous volunteers across Concord and surrounding areas.
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Salvation Army
Concord
West Concord
Carlisle
Robert H. Shaw
Main Street
Olive B. Gindele
Richard Montague
Henry Walcott
Harding Newman
Sudbury Road
Elks To Induct New Officers in Concord
Concord lodge O. E. No. 1479 will install new officers next Tuesday evening April 8 at 8 00 at the Elks Home on Main Street. Installing officer will be Daniel J. Ahern past exalted ruler Marlboro Lodge of Elks and his suite.
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Concord
O. E
Elks Home
Main Street
Daniel J. Ahern
Marlboro Lodge of Elks
Monument Hall Torn Down After Major Fire in Concord
Monument Hall at Monument Square is being razed after a serious March 13 fire. Pastor Rev. Michael J. Burke hopes new building plans will be announced soon as John J. Plannery oversees the demolition of the landmark that housed plays and operas for over four decades.
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Concord
Monument Hall
Michael J. Burke
John J. Plannery
Monument Square
Concord-Townsend Scudder Publishes New Local Book
Concord author Concord-Townsend Scudder of 5 Stow Court announces a new book about Concord due for public distribution around April 19. Several copies have already arrived locally from the publisher.
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Concord
Townsend Scudder
5 Stow Court
Radio Guest Kneeland Speaks on WBZ in Concord
Charles Kneeland of the Middlesex County Extension Service spoke on WBZ Boston last Wednesday morning. He addressed local listeners about extension work and community programs in Concord and surrounding areas.
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Concord
Charles Kneeland
Middlesex County Extension Service Office
WBZ
Boston
Concord Rainbow Girls Publicize White Elephant Sale
The Concord Chapter of Rainbow Girls announces a White Elephant sale set for Tuesday April 15. Proceeds support chapter activities and community service programs.
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Concord Chapter of the Rainbow
Concord Announces Induction Of New District Court Justice
Maurice McWalter, 87 Main Street, newly confirmed by the Governor's Executive Council, will be inducted Saturday at 9 am at his branch. The ceremony includes invocation by Rev. Michael J. Burke and remarks by Judge Pierre A. Northrup. McWalter fills the vacancy from Edward B. Caiger's resignation and will assume duties after the session.
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Concord
Maurice McWalter
Main Street
Concord District’ Court
State House
Boston
McWalter
Edward B. Caiger
Michael J. Burke
St. Bernard’s Church
Robert F. Bradford
Edward F. Loughlin
Pierre A. Northrup
Letters Sent To Concord Taxpayers
Concord Taxpayers Association circulated letters to Concord and West Concord voters urging annual memberships of $1. The 1947 program promises independent research on specific matters and notes the need for active community involvement. Secretary-Treasurer Douglas Sloane and directors Charles W. Cheney Arch ibald Ferran Gordon Huggins Eugene G Kraetzer Jr Eric P Smith lead a slate with terms expiring January 1948.
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Concord
West Concord
Concord Taxpayers Association, Inc
Edward B. Thomas
Westford
Douglas Sloane
Hosmer Road
Charles W. Cheney
Archibald Ferran
Gordon Huggins
Eugene G. Kraetzer, Jr
Eric P. Smith
Concord Schools Close Early For Good Friday Services
Concord public schools will close Friday after early dismissals for Good Friday. Elementary schools end at noon and the high school at 12 30, as reported by Ralph D. McLeary.
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Concord
Ralph D. McLeary
Concord Red Cross Drive Nears Its Goal
Concord and nearby communities have raised about 13132 dollars for the Red Cross with hopes to exceed 14000 as volunteers and captains in Concord West Concord Lincoln Acton and Boxboro report strong donations. The drive funds will support Red Cross activities for another year with four tenths of money nearly reaching National Headquarters.
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Concord
West Concord
Lincoln
Actons
Boxboro
Red Cross
Richard Fleck
Everett Black
Lincagin
John Whittier
Adonss
Good Friday Service Planned by Concord Churches
The Trinitarian Congregational and First Parish Churches in Concord will hold a Good Friday service on April 4 at 8 p m in the First Parish Church. The service will feature the Good Friday narrative reading, a brief meditation, and a chorus performance from Schutz The Seven Last Words.
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First Parish Unitarian
Lexington Road
Eetignees
Heinrich Schulz
Edward Perry Daniels
John Elmo Wallace
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Trinity Episcopal Church
Elm Street
Noor
Bradford Hastings
Trinity Church
Concord
Heinrich Schutz
All Night Adoration Planned at Our Lady Help of Christians
Parishioners will hold all night adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord today as Holy Thursday observances begin. Holy Name Society members conduct night watches and Our Lady’s women cover day shifts with a public invitation to attend.
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Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
West Concord
St Bernard’s Church
Wis
Holy Name Society
Our Lady's
Tree Removed From Monument Square Area
In Concord the town tree surgery department removed a large shade tree in Monument Square between St Bernard's Church and Brickends. The tree was believed to be about 100 years old and was the third tree removed in the area in recent years.
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Concord
Monument’ Square
St. Bernard’s Church
Mrs Stetson Recovering After Appendectomy at Emerson
Mrs Ralph D Stetson of West ford road has been confined at Emerson Hospital for ten days recovering from an appendectomy.
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Ralph D Stetson
Westford Road
Emerson Hospital
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