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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
16
Members of Concord Lodge attended the installation of officers. Among those present were Worthy Patron Leon Beau, David B. Williams and past exalted rulers, with Parke as chaplain, reflecting a ceremonial gathering in the community.
Concord vegetable specialist Middlesex County Extension Service officer Charles J Knee addressed listeners on Radio Station WBZ during the New England Farm Hour last Wednesday morning.
Two probate notices list estates for William H. Lawler of Acton and Sven Otto Nelson. Mary Owers seeks executorship with bond in Lawler case. M Beckwith seeks executor role in Nelson case. Citations require written appearances in Cambridge by specified May 6 and April 29 1947 respectively. Court: Middlesex Probate Court. Register: Loring P. Jordan.
In Massachusetts the estate of William Martinen lore Actonin is presented with a petition by Herbert Merrian and Harold Merriam requesting appointment as executors. The court is notified to object by May 10, 1947, with witness Lepzgat, Esquire, recorded on April 10, 1947.
The readable fragment references an appearance request in a court context. It mentions D. D. Courtier and a directive to file written objections or respond, indicating proceedings requiring written submission rather than in person testimony.
West Concord resident Robert W. Brooks Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Ted Brooks spent 22 months away on sea duty. He visited relatives during a short leave and then returned to Bremerton Washington where he is stationed on the U S S Greyhound. His first assignment was on the U S S Bunker Hill which ferried troops home from Saipan Philippines Guam and Pearl Harbor.
The fourth in a series of whist parties by Stow Grange will be at Mrs. Raymond Phalow's Red Acre Road home in Stow on Thursday evening in April. Grangers and friends are invited.
The Squire, fond of youth, hosts a party after raids on Big Orchard and Garden. He serves fresh strawberries with cream and sugar and asks the boys if stolen berries would taste as good. A bright-eyed youngster says they would not because there would be no sugar and cream.
In a mountain country warning mood Miranda stands by the hearth with a corn cob pipe as her husband moves a corn jug aside. She asks which foot as he signals a live coal, reflecting a quiet rural moment.
A church film night at Union Evangelical on Sunday April 27 at 8 p.m. screens the Africa wedding ceremony of Robert A. Smith, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Allison P. Smith. Mrs Helen Smith will play organ music for the event. Mr and Mrs Robert A. Smith are on missionary work in Africa. All invited.
Concord Lincoln district Boy Scout officials announce a monthly meeting at the Siddesex Insurance office in Concord on Thursday evening at 8 o clock.
The Probate Court of Middlesex County MA reports petitions in the estates of Nelson H. Tenney late of Acton and M Lammi late of a town in Middlesex. Notices invite written appearances by May 2 1947 and April 14 1947 respectively. Registrars John C. Leggat and Loring P. Jordan oversee these matters.
The annual meeting of the Savings Institution's members will be held in the Banking Rooms, Maynard Massachusetts, on Monday April 5, 1947 at eight o'clock in the evening. Items include reports on officers, electing directors, amending Article IX to meet 1947 deposits, adjusting business days and hours, amending Article V to require two certified investment board members for property valuation, and any other proper business. Per order of Chief Alfrea E. McCleary, Clerk.
A Norfolk based Marine recounts meeting a jungle tribe ready to dine when the chief reveals a paradoxical claim that he attended college yet still eats humans. The amazed marine probes the honesty of the chief’s statement, and the conversation pivots on civilized customs and appetite.
A professor visits a barber and, after seating, asks for a haircut. The barber reminds him to remove his hat, prompting apologies about not knowing ladies were present. In nearby reminiscence, a miner town performance features a singer repeatedly claiming he is going home as Twain quips from outside.
The fragment shows a hurried risky exchange about safety and leaving a scene. Voices debate staying longer to avoid drawing attention and mention fingerprint experts reacting to their actions.
In Middlesex County estate of Clara E Ecke deceased, Paul H C Ecke of Sudbury petitioned to be appointed executor without bond. Objections must be filed in the forenoon on May 29, 1947, with the First Judge of the Court.
The Town of Sudbury Mass announces a public hearing on April 21 1947 regarding Raymond F Alett seeking permission to house 3000 or fewer hens on his North Little Sudbury Road property Lloyd E Bancroft seeks consent to run a small bakery at his Clifford Road South Sudbury home and Richard F Long seeks approval to raise fur bearing animals including chinchillas April 24.
A tiny visitor enters a psychiatrist’s office asking to split his personality. The doctor misreads the request, jokes about a snack brand, and the man sobs, confessing he is deeply lonely.
Concord calendar lists Laymen's League supper and meeting at First Parish 6 45 p m Concord Lodge 212 IOOF meeting 8 p m whist to follow High School group hears Dart Stiles 8 p m Friday Cub Pack 33 West Concord Boy Scout dance Harvey Wheeler School 7 p m Home Mission Evangelical Free Church at 8 p m Concord High School chorus concert Wells A Hall Memorial 8 p m Saturday Rainbow Girls penny sale Masonic hall 7 30 p m Evangelical Free church 7 30 Concord Board of Selectmen regular meeting Town House 7 30 p m Concord Company H drill State Armory 7 45 p m Walden Royal Arch Chapter Masonic hall p m Neighbor s Night by Annurs fac Grange Odd Fellow hall West Concord 8 p m Wednesday Middlesex Central Pomona State Officers Night Bedford Grange 8 p m Thursday Rotary Club luncheon Howard Johnson s Colonial Room 12 15 p m Opening performance of Die raeli by Concord Players Veterans Building 8 p m
Salem, Neb, John and Thomval Emmert have finished at least one twelfth of their plan to drive their 1914 Model T Ford Flagship through all 48 states and meet each governor. They have already met Kansas, Oklahoma, Foxds, and New Mexico governors since departing Salem in their aging car.
The world’s first commercial rapioselophone service opened between Long Beach California and Santa Catalina Island in 1920.
The ad notes a simple morning routine using Sunkist Lemon in water to start the day. It claims this natural habit stimulates normal bowel movement and can replace harsh laxatives for many people.
A South Acton woman was injured Sunday afternoon when the car her husband Howard L. Jones drove overturned near the Hudson Gleason line on Wilkins direct. Jones, 60, escaped injury. his wife suffered lacerations and abrasions to her left leg and was taken to Acton for treatment. The car was badly damaged and towed to a local garage.
Members of the 1922 Concord High School class, led by president Joseph M. Mullaney of 105 Main Street, plan a 25th reunion to be held in the near future. Details to be announced later.
The Rev Dale Dutton age 46 resigned as minister of the Central Baptist Church in Providence to become vice president of the Bristol Manufacturing Co in a notable career shift.
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