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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

8

Megin Couple Observe Seventh Anniversary

West ConcordMr and Mrs Bernard E Megin of 207 Elm Street recently observed the seventh anniversary of their marriage at St Patrick s Church in Watertown Mrs Megin has the former Mary Thomas The Megins have four children Bernard William Susan and Mary Mr Megin is athletic director and football coach at Concord High School

West Concord Bernard E. Megin 207 Elm Street St. Patrick’s Church Watertown Megin Mary Thomas Bernard William Susan Mary Concord High School

Public hearing on New England Power debt authorization

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities announces a public hearing for New England Power Company to seek authority to issue up to 10 million dollars in indebtedness for temporary financing of plant extensions and improvements. The hearing is set for May 11 at 11:00 A.M. in Boston, with required notices to be published in multiple newspapers and served to city and town officials.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Boston New England Power Company Department of Public Utilities State House Attleboro Sun Fall River Herald-News Fitchburg Sentinel Lawrence Tribune Lynn Item Marlboro Enterprise North Adams Transcript Berkshire Evening Eagle Revere Budget News Ware River News Worcester Telegram Attleboro Fall River Fitchburg Gardner Lawrence Leominster Lynn Marlboro Melrose North Adams Pitsfield Revere Worcester Boards of Selectmen Adams Andover Athol Auburn Ayer Barre Blackstone Buckland Charlton Arksburg Clinton East Longmeadow Florida Grafton Heath Hopedale Hubbardston Everett Mansfield Millbury Monroe Montague Northbridge Palmer Pepperell Philipston Rutland Shelburne Shirley Shrewsbury Southboro Spencer Sterling Tewksbury Townsend Uxbridge Ware Warwick Webster Westboro West Boylston Westminster Winchendon Foster Cousens

Town Meeting Seeks Sewer Disposal Rule Change

The 1948 town meeting votes to amend Building Code Section V to require plans for domestic sewage disposal with each dwelling. If no public sewer exists, plans may need Plumbing Inspector approval. denial possible if disposal is unsatisfactory. Copy filed with town warrant and approved by authorities.

Pumbing Ancord Edjour

Lion Tamers Shun Colds But Feel the Shivers

Memphis report quotes veteran lion tamer Captain Dick Clemens claiming lions prevent colds, as wounds heal quickly and fear persists. He recalls a Minneapolis mishap with Nero the lion, ending in a mauling but finishing the act, while noting the danger of a wrong lion and no fear means trouble.

Memphis Tenn Dick Clemens Minneapolis Nero Tyrone Faille Clemens Ancher

Medical Journal Accuses Doctors of Dodging Night Calls

The Journal of the American Medical Association cites complaints from multiple regions about physicians avoiding late hour calls. It notes several cities have created emergency 24 hour telephone exchanges to summon doctors, though few night calls are truly urgent. The ethics principles quoted emphasize a physician's duty to respond in emergencies regardless of the odds.

Chicago tMany Journal of the American Medical Association Journal Wave

Country Folks Live Longer Than City Residents

New York report by Metropolitan Life statisticians finds rural residents enjoy longer life expectancy than city dwellers. Death rates in cities are higher for both men and women, with notable gaps between rural and urban areas.

New York City Life Altius

Invest in Your Country Buy U S Savings Bonds

A patriotic appeal urges citizens to invest in U S Savings Bonds to support national needs. The notice emphasizes low risk returns and government backing, encouraging timely purchases through available schedules and local outlets.

U.S

Acton Post Minstrel Show Proves Popular Local Event

The Acton post and auxiliary sponsored the first minstrel show to a crowded crowd over two evenings. Co directors Abigail Kleinfelder and Frank Kleinfelder organized a smooth program with interludes by Frank Wheuley and a large cast including Red Roche Ed Byron and Jim Mulvaney. The show benefited veterans at Cushing General Hospital with proceeds and was to be repeated for the hospital audiences.

Dick Powderly Jim Mulvaney Alfa Goldthwaite Ruuff Tompkins A. Mariano Maggie Dooley Rufus Rasing Ed Byron June Fitzsimmons Susie John Varley Steve O’donnel Mike Curley Bud Spinney Fletcher Hyde Whiffenpool Marjorie Christofferson A Mariano Ann Francis Alexander Harry Kleinfelder Frank Canessa Red Robe Mill Dam Music Mudders Connie Moore Bob Morris Abigail Kleinfelder Ralph Herrick Jones A. C. Jones Mammy Peg Fraser Gladys Christofferson Esther Taylor Phyllis Kleinfelder Dot Nichols Marian Douglas Sonia Bartlett Priscilla Roche Mary Spinney al Lawton Arla Nichols, Jr Mary Nichols Carolyn Douglas Frances Byron Billy Pyrro Hazel Rice Bob Bernhart Bob Anderson Frank Kleinfelder Ben Rice Clara Newton Michael Curley Ervin Fitzsimmons Candy Harriet Taylor Cushing General Hospital

Who's Who In Farm Bureau Concord Names Listed

The Farm Bureau board includes Concord figures Fred R. Jones Henry C. Klewber Rep Harold Tompkins and Alden R Wheelar. Other locals named are Guy Clark Carlisle Robert Lingham Harold N Caldwell C E Buckley Stephen Eliadees Joseph H H Decatur Louis W Dean Arthur DeVincent with Weston Lexington and Wayland ties.

Concord Farm Bureau Fred R. Jones Henry C. Klewber Harold Tompkins Alden R. Wheelar Guy Clark Carlisle Robert Lingham Harold N. Caldwell Littleton C.E. Buckley Northboro Stephen. Eliadees Groton Joseph HH. Decatur Wayland Louis W. Dean Weston Arthur DeVincent Lexington

Birth Announcement for Patricia Ann O Grady

Stow Mr and Mrs John J O Grady Gleasondale road welcome a daughter born at Marlboro hospital April 18. Patricia Ann is the name chosen. Mother and baby returned from the hospital on Thursday. The family resides with his brother James J O Grady and family, formerly Margaret Noonan.

New signals at W Concord rail crossing planned

New automatic crossing signals with flashing highway lights and a warning bell will start service Friday April 30 at Old Marlboro Road crossing about two fifths of a mile south of West Concord, replacing cross buck signs. Two red lights mounted about six feet high flash 35 to 45 times per minute as a train nears.

Old Marlboro Road West Concord New Haven Railroad New Haven

Word of Life Youth Rally at Boston Garden May 8

A Word of Life Youth Rally runs May 8 at 7 P M in Boston Garden with a coast to coast 8 P M broadcast from the Garden stage. Speakers include Jack Wyzxtzen and Gil Dodds. Carlton Booth will lead a 2500 voice choir. Large New England delegations expected. 15000 free seats available. no tickets required.

Word of Life Boston Garden Garden Stage Jack Wyzxtzen Gil Dodds Carlton Booth New York N. Y Evangel Trumpet Trio Toronto Beverly Shea Chris Reilly Norman Clayton Harry Bellback Providence Bible Institute New England

Concord-Cyrus Hosmer Wins Prize Radio at Masonic Temple

Concord-Cyrus Hosmer of 5 Devens Street won the prize radio drawn at the Masonic Temple. Proceeds from the event benefit Emerson Hospital.

Concord Cyrus Hosmer Devens Street Masonic Temple Emerson Hospital

Concord Elks Meet Highlights Local Events and Birth

Concord Lodge of Elks led by Exalted Ruler Robert Smith held a Tuesday session at the Elks room. Members attended the Massachusetts Elks convention in Shampscott last Saturday. Clark Vandever Doty Jr. marked his second birthday with family at 12 Laurel Street. Bishop Cheverus Assembly Fourth Degree members joined a Sunday meeting in a Boston motel. An exemplification of the Fourth Degree is planned in Boston next Sunday May 2. Emerson Hospital Aid Society plans a rummage sale at the State Armory on Saturday May 8. Ruth E Helsher of Lowell Road resumed duties at Concord Cooperative Bank after a Florida vacation.

Concord Lodge of Elks Elks Robert Smith The Massachusetts Convention of Elks Shampscott Little Clark Vandever Doty Jr Clark V. Doty Laurel Street Jeanne Bishop Cheverus Assembly Fourth Degree Boston Emerson Hospital Aid State Armory Ruth E. Helsher Lowell Road Concord Cooperative Bank Florida

Crews Set to Open Season at Home vs Groton School

Middlesex School rowing crew under coach Charles W. Locke and captain Louis McCagg, class of 1948, prepare for their first race of the season next Saturday at Bateman's Pond behind the school. Groton School is the season opener after weeks of training.

Concord Middlesex School Charles W. Locke Louis McCagg Groton School Bateman’s Pond Locke

Concord High Opens Golf Schedule Delayed by Rain

Opening Greater Boston League match for Concord High at Malden was postponed and may be rescheduled. The next game after Melrose on May 2 is set for May 6 at Reading.

Concord Greater Boston Golf League Concord High Malden Reading

Middlesex Newman Prep Baseball Postponed by Rain

The Middlesex School game against Newman Prep of Cambridge was cancelled due to rain and cold weather. The match was scheduled to fill an open date on Concord school's calendar.

Concord Middlesex School Newman Prep Cambridge Middlesex

Janet R Howe Sudbury Candidate Wins Pre Primary Vote

Sudbury voters cast a very large pre primary tally with 147 votes in the town led by Janet R Howe who captured 115 votes for District Delegate to the Convention. Morgan and Gowett from Worcester received 102 and 99 votes while Senator Saltonstall got 137 for Delegate-at-Large. Voter turnout more than tripled the four year total.

Sudbury Concord Janet R. Howe Howe Framingham Morgan Worcester Gowett Senator Saltonstall

Only 32 Voters Show Inclination In Bedford Vote

Bedford turnout at the presidential primary was perhaps the lowest on record with 32 voters. Of these, 23 supported the Republican ticket and nine backed the Democrats. Twelve election officers managed the polling and totals were tallied early.

Bedford Wete Fowest

P E Primmer Man Dies Suddenly in Bedford

Bedford town resident P E Primerman age 56 died at home Tuesday at noon from a heart attack. He worked for New England Tel & Tel Co for many years. Survived by wife Alice Ruth Primerman three sons one daughter one granddaughter and one grandson. Funeral planned Friday afternoon at 8 o clock at his Crescent Avenue residence.

Bedford Percival E Primmerman Crescent Avenue New England Tel. & Tel. Co Alice Ruth) Primmerman

Concord Lodge of Italy Meeting Reminder

Concord Local members of the Sons of Italy are reminded of the next meeting at Elks Hall on Wednesday night May 5 at 7 45 led by venerable Frank Mascariel Lo presiding.

Concord Concord Lodge Sons of Italy Elks Hall Frank Mascariello

Acton Seniors Stage Meet Uncle Sally Tonight

Acton High School seniors present Meet Uncle Sally at 8 15 in West Acton Womens Clubhouse Central Street West Acton. Cast includes Elliot Strong Joan Christopherson Doris MacGregor Florence Brazee Edmund Curkle Robert French Betty Teele Beverly Richardson Richard Deane Ethel Roche Francis Ward Daniel Sheehan.

Acton Acton High School Uncle Sally West Acton Woma Central Street Elliot Strong Joan Christofferson Doris MaccGregor Florence Brazee Edmund Curxley Robert French Betty Teele Beverly Richardson Richard Deane Ethel Roche Francis Ward Daniel Sheehan Joan Feeley Norman Frizzle

Rebecca Sewing Group Meeting Scheduled at Concord A

The Rebecca Sewing Group will meet at the Evangelical Free church next Thursday evening May 6 at 8 oclock. Members will gather for a church group activity and fellowship.

Concord Rebecca Evangelical Free Church

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