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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
5
Public notice text from Marlborough Massachusetts dated August 25 1908 outlines second class matter status with postal details. It lists advertising rates for legal notices 75 cents per inch first insertion and 60 cents per inch second insertion and subscription and single copy prices for one year two dollars.
Ottawa announces a January 1 tax cut lifting 25 percent of taxpayers from paying rates and lowering rates by 10 to 15 percent. The move offers hope to American taxpayers as U S rates face congressional action after summer recess. exemptions rise to $1500 for married with no dependents and $750 for singles.
Mrs. Kaufman of Lincoln was the sole woman in a party that descended Mt. Saint Elias in Alaska, an 18,000 foot peak. The eight climbers, aided by plane resupply, raised the U.S. flag and marked the date on the snow.
A Chelsea Naval Hospital portable unit drew over 30 pints of blood from Massachusetts Reformatory inmates for hospital use. The American Legion Blood Donor committee chairmen announced the Blood Bank supplied this emergency aid at the Governor and commissioner’s request. Inmates had previously donated during World War II.
The Concord Lions Club will meet Tuesday evening August 13 at 6 30 with the program to be announced later. Last meeting planned a cookout at Gardner W Lawrence camp but rain moved it to Howard Johnsons restaurant West Concord where a brief business session and supper outlined plans for the coming year and a program followed.
The Concord Show Service opens this week in the rear of Independence Court with proprietor George Lysko ready to serve locals. Fully renovated shop offers shoe repair and plans a shine service, located in a building owned by Paul Deniskovich and his wife, local restaurateurs.
Miss Rhoda Henry of Lincoln a Concord High senior studied music at a Boston school this past summer and Miss Charlotte Browning a Concord High graduate did the same for three days weekly. More than 75 relatives and friends gathered at the Musketaquid Sportsman's Clubhouse for a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sluyski of 20 Old Marlboro Road West Concord. The event, organized by Mr. and Mrs. John E. King Jr. of Maynard, included supper an entertainment program gifts and dancing.
A historical note highlights the early American rail project credited as the nation’s first railroad, detailing its origin and builders under United States direction.
Gustaf Blaine Nissen of Concord appeals to Editor Rudolph Currier for a replacement drinking fountain in Monument Square. He urges benches and more shade or a memorial fountain to serve residents and visitors, noting neglect and proposing charitable action if funds are needed. He cites other towns offering more park amenities. July 26, 1946 Concord, Mass.
Concord town votes to borrow 100000 for veterans housing under the Emergency Housing Acts of 1946. The plan calls for 20 homes at about 5000 each, with construction hoped to start soon and occupancy by Christmas if no major obstacles arise. The measure passed after amendments limiting use of excess funds and with Emminent domain restrictions rejected.
In Concord a stolen car belonging to Mrs. Kenneth L. Hayes triggered a series of events. Police traced the vehicle to Monument street and Liberty street, with a bicycle theft nearby and a break-in at the Standard Oil plant on Lowell road. A second man, Rube Macone, reported a garage break in but found no damage.
Carlisle residents Mr and Mrs J S Gallagher and son Thomas take a cottage at Duxbury for a vacation period and plan to entertain Carlisle Grange members and friends during their stay. Other locals include Mrs Mattie Fitzsimmons vacationing in New Brunswick Canada and Miss Eleanor Murphy visiting sister Mrs James Barron in Westford Road.
Mr and Mrs Edward J Byron of West Acton marked their fifth anniversary. Mrs Byron, formerly Miss Mary Francis McGuire of West Acton, wed at St Elizabeths Church. The couple, previously in Concord, have two sons and reside in West Acton with Mr Byron employed in Waltham.
The plan calls for cottage style homes scattered across town on available lots. Veterans with existing lots may receive homes, while others must purchase or have land taken by eminent domain. Homes built of cinder blocks feature two bedrooms downstairs, a kitchenette, and bath with unfinished upstairs space.
Concord Massachusetts officials announce a hearing by the State Board of Housing under chapter 372 section 7 to consider an application about a housing shortage in Concord. Taxpaying residents may attend at the Veterans building on Walden Street at 8 o'clock Tuesday August 6.
Funeral services for Freelan J. Tuttle 76 of Lexington road were held Tuesday afternoon. The Rev John Elmor Wallace of the Trinitarian Congregational Church officiated and burial followed in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. He was born in Freeport Maine and lived in Concord since age 18. He belonged to the Grange Odd Fellows and the church. He was survived only by nieces and nephews. his wife died about six years ago.
Miss Ethel J. MacLean of Lincoln wed Dr Roland C. MacKenzie at Martha Mary Chapel Sudbury in a candle light ceremony officiated by Rev Dana McLean Greeley. The bride is daughter of the late Hector J MacLean and a Lesley College graduate now trustee. the groom a Tufts Medical School graduate with Lincoln ties. A reception followed at Wayside Inn with family members in attendance.
Mr and Mrs James Bottino of Cambridge Turnpike announce the birth of their first son Richard Eric on July 18 at Emerson Hospital Concord. Mr and Mrs Gerald H Dee of 60 Bedford Street welcome a daughter born July 28 at Emerson Hospital their second child. Mrs Dee is Gertrude Huhtamahki of Maynard. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Huhtamaki of Maynard and Mr and Mrs William H Dee of Concord. The baby arrived on the couple's fifth wedding anniversary.
The Rev Mr Kenneth Ralph Teed, former pastor of the West Concord Union Church for nearly 30 years, served as guest preacher at the morning worship last Sunday and greeted former parishioners. He is now pastor at Willimantic Connecticut.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dee of Forty Fourth Pennsylvania and no daughters vacationed with local relatives and friends for a week and returned home last Thursday.
Concord churches hold Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school. A testimonial meeting occurs Wednesday at 7 45 pm. Reading room hours are 12 to 4 daily except holidays. The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston announces a Lesson Sermon on Love on Sunday August 4 with scriptural passages from II Corinthians and I John. The Christian Science text by Mary Baker Eddy is cited on unity and divine science.
Walden Street will host a union summer service at 10 o clock with Rev. John E. Wallace pastor and Rev. Mr. Wallace preaching.
Mrs Nina Lind organist and C W MacWilliams chorister lead the Sunday morning service at 10 45 oclock on Main Street West Concord Union Church announces the lineup and time for worship.
Lexington Road reports daily August union services at the First Parish Church led by Minister Edward P Daniels at 10 o clock each morning.
Mrs Ann Root McGrath organist announced for the Trinity Episcopal Church service. Sunday August 4 morning worship at 9 30 with organ accompaniment.
Gospel service led by Pastor Harry P. Odland announces Sunday worship on August 4 at 7 30 p m with evening sermon at Lang Street location.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church lists Rev W F Shaughnessy as pastor and Rev Joseph W Sullivan as curate. Sunday masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 am with an evening rosary litany and novena followed by benediction at 5 pm.
Sunday masses offered at 7 815 and 1030 with Benediction after the 1030 service. A 930 mass is held in Carlisle each Sunday. The pastor Rev Michael J Burke curates Rev Mark P Sullivan and Mrs Juliette A MacLean note the scripture I John 3 23 urging believers to lower one another.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues citation in the estate of Albert H Perkins late of Acton. Arnon Perkins sought as surety on bond. Parties notified to appear in Cambridge before 10am September 9 1946. Witness John C Leggat Esquire first judge and Loring P Register July 25 1940s.
Everett street contractor and World War II Seabees veteran Lt Commander Jenney shared Pacific Theater tactics with Concord Rotary Club at a noon meeting. The program for 1946 1947 was announced by President Fred Boyd with monthly chair assignments.
Concord notes Reverend and Mrs Edward Perry Daniels of 28 Walden Street observed their 31st wedding anniversary last Sunday July 28 in quiet fashion. The couple have two daughters a son and three grandchildren. Rev Mr Daniels is senior minister at the First Parish Unitarian Church having served Concord for sixteen years.
A notice from women in West Concord and Maynard seeking part time AVON products work. They request experienced applicants with PTA or similar group background to commit a few hours daily for a well paid position at 673 Concord St Framingham Mass.
Fragmentary notice indicates a union service at Trinitarian Church in Walden with Rev. John Elmo W. in charge starting Sunday July 28 and continuing through August with summer services at saving time clock.
Reverend Mr James will be guest preacher at Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 9 30 o clock.
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