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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented notes discuss rationing debates and price concerns at local stores and homes. References to UN UNO confusion, a mortician at Bedford street, Florida weather, and a Easter shortage loom as residents speculate on world peace and housing plans near the Pentagon. Local social life notes mention a dance at the Unitarian vestry.
Emerson Hospital in Concord announces Miss Elmina L. Snow as administrator succeeding Miss Edna D. Price who leaves May 1. Price served 17 years guiding growth from 1198 patients in 1929 to 2617 in 1945 while expanding staff and facilities.
A month's mind mass for Rev. Walter A. Quinlan was celebrated at St Bernard's church last Thursday morning. Many townspeople and friends attended, with several visitors from out of town.
Mr and Mrs ee A Schenal of Lincoln are noted locally for buying the Samuel Peck House in Stow. The purchase marks a new chapter for the couple in the historic property market of the area.
Classified notice seeking a live in cook and downstairs woman for two adults and one baby. Indicate attractive living quarters with no laundry facilities. Weekly pay of $25.00. Telephone Marlboro 740.
The Republican-21 Club of Concord first met to organize elect officers and plan activities. Donald MacRae was elected president with Ro Mullen vice president and G Sherman Blair Jr as treasurer. Lt Col Archie Giroux spoke on promoting good government among youths. A telegram from Lt Gov Robert F Bradford offered congratulations.
The Concord Grange P of H will hold its next meeting at Elkshall Tuesday evening April 16 at 8 o clock with Mrs Madeline DeMars presiding and the program to be announced. Two members received degrees at Bedford Grange yesterday. Concord will host Middlesex Central Pomona Grange April 17 at Elkshall with Mrs Edward MacLeod in charge.
Concord plans a new Enterprise office at 6 Main Street ready by mid next week. Renovation of the former Mike Manning barber shop faced material and labor delays. Editor Rudolph W. Currier will welcome visitors once done. contact via Concord 1159-W or 1159-R, or Box 62, Concord.
Since 1917 Concord has relied on Red Cross Public Health Nursing Services. The town plans to convert to an independent Concord Visiting Nurse Association by 1947 to assume local duties and join other welfare organizations serving the town.
Miss Margaret F. Collins of 7 Court Lane won both special prizes at the Confraternity penny sale held Thursday night at Monument hall. She received an Oriental rug and a leather chair as prizes. The event was described as a huge success.
John Jack Kenna once of West Concord now lives in Hopkinton and works in radio. He is married with two daughters and served as a radio technician in the U S Navy during World War II.
Concord veteran congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers announces candidacy for a fifth district seat. She faces Republican Woodbury F. Howard in the June 18 state primaries while Democratic opposition remains unclear. Rogers, long ally of veterans and Red Cross work, rose to Congress after her husband’s death.
Exalted Ruler Lyman A Grant and his Hudson suite installed Concord lodge B P O Elks No 1479 officers Tuesday night at Elks hall before a large gathering. David B Williams a discharged veteran of the U S Army Air Corps was installed exalted ruler succeeding George E Davis. Other officers installed included Leon J Moreau and Robert Smith as knights, Arthur W Parke, Edward F Sheehan secretary, Frank R Viscariello treasurer, Henry A Martel ruler, and retiring Exalted Ruler Davis as trustee member.
Concord report that Corinthian lodge A F and A M held a regular meeting at Masonic Temple Monday night with Worshipful Master Donald Donaldson presiding. Plans were announced for future activities.
Concord faces dilemma over finishing the postponed annual town meeting in one evening. Officials plan three halls Veterans Building the main assembly room and Trinitarian church parish hall with a two way radio to hear debates. If turnout exceeds capacity delays and potential petitions threaten legality and cost may rise.
Concord notes recount a meeting with readings by M Houghton and Mrs ton. Hostesses included Mrs George ton and others. An annual luncheon is planned at the Chapter House on Saturday May 4 at 2 PM with ticket sales handled by Martin F. Goodwin and Mrs Re.
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