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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
6
Veterans are urged to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance with no medical exam via an extended window to January 4. An extra year adds eligibility for a free automobile for disabled veterans, while low rate insurance remains available with some required compliance.
Washington observers expect a period of sharper diplomacy and possible political pressure from Moscow as Russia moves to deepen control over Europe through trade pacts and pressure on Poland and Czechoslovakia. Officials foresee no immediate war but a strategic push to remake economic and political ties across the region.
The coal mine wage dispute ends with John L Lewis securing a 45 cent hourly raise and a 10 cent tax per ton of coal. The agreement also covers a 6 hour workday and other concessions. The average weekly mine pay climbs to about 65.25 dollars, nearly five times the prior level.
The University of New Mexico expects about 4,500 students next fall and will offer 1,146 courses across 45 departments.
A special town meeting on August 18 considers a five thousand dollar appropriation for structural alterations at the State Armory and authorizes the selectmen to transfer funds to the State Treasurer under Chapter 573 of the Acts of 1947. A second article asks whether the town will authorize borrowing by bonds or notes under Chapter 44 to lay and relay water mains six to less than sixteen inches in diameter or take related action.
A ten year old boy displays drawings and clay figures showing a fierce beast with a gentle eye and a mother bear with cub. The artwork includes a factory themed piece on a tulip bulb order form and careful studies on scrap paper. Next week Ruth Shepley will present two needlework pictures.
S S Mohawk of the Concord Lincoln Sea Scout group plans a regatta tour to Boston Harbor aboard the Concord Lincoln ship. They will depart at 8 a.m. with the former Coast Guard crash boat aiding entry to the main channel. Crew includes 1st Mate John LaBounty and several Mutty and Sims family members. eligible boys 15 or older may enlist in the Sea Scout movement.
The Stow School Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday evening August 13 at Hale High School.
Marlboro reports a drop in unemployment claims from 1360 last week to 1300 current, manager Philip Ingve notes peak of 2400 in April. A teacher filed a claim arguing nine to ten months of work annually leaves summer availability, stirring attention among local educators.
Oldest member present was Timothy J. Sheehan of Jamaica Plain, aged 88. Prizes went to 3 pioneers including Dennis A. Sheehan and Mrs Katherine S. Manion. A County vs City Sheehans baseball game and various games completed the afternoon under local organizers.
A new 4 H Club forms in Lincoln led by Mrs Edward Stuart who just returned from the 17th annual 4 H Women Leaders at Amherst. Miss Patricia White of the Middlesex County Extension office in Concord organized the club with Mary Ann Simonds as president.
Concord Council K of C held a meeting last Friday with Grand Knight Paul B. LeSage presiding. Discussion covered the council’s December Golden Anniversary and John B. Lynch, past grand knight, serving as general chairman.
West Concord Frederick E Lawton a longtime reformitory officer retires after 39 years of service effective July 31. He joined October 1 1908 as a watchman later classified as a correction officer and became supervising guard room officer on July 17 1939. Lawton a Maynard native and 68 years old is active in local groups and father of a large family.
Concord couple Ray mond Carlton Blaisdell announce the birth of their first son at Emerson Hospital in Concord Tuesday. Mother Marian Esther Currier Blaisdell is formerly Marian Currier. The family includes two daughters Doris and Deborah. Grandmother is Louise F Currier of Bedford and great grandmother Abbie M Currier of East Lyn.
Funeral services for Mrs Lapham were held in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Born in Concord May 28 1879 she lived in West Concord all her life and was active in church groups. She is survived by husband son Ralph P Lapham daughter Ruth Boyd three grandchildren two nephews and a niece.
Stow Mr and Mrs Lampila with three children are on Cape Cod this week. Mrs Charlotte Petersen of Great Road Jamaica Plain visited for several days with relatives in West Medford. Mrs Robert Koch of Stow Center had a minor operation at the Womens Hospital and returned home then required another operation the following Friday. she will remain in the hospital.
A prisoner tells a judge he serves life for the rest of his life while a prison guard asks for complaints. The prisoner replies that breaking with a hammer is not a rest. The dialogue portrays harsh conditions and inmate grievances.
A young woman asks to cash a check at a bank teller. The teller explains endorsement is required. Mrs Smith, claiming her husband is away, signs the back as Your devoted wife Ethel to receive the funds.
In a spring revival, Free Baptist preacher Brother Scanlan submerged a candidate to baptize before ice thaw. The large man slipped under the water and floated away, but Scanlan rallied the crowd with a triumphant cry, declaring one brother gone to glory before continuing.
Heaven hosts a divine golf match where St. Peter and St. Paul trade miracles on the first tee. Peter scores a hole in one and Paul matches the feat, then Peter suggests a practical approach to the game as they resume.
Dr George F Patterson will preach August 10 and 31 at First Parish church Sudbury. A native of Illinois he has served numerous Unitarian posts in Minnesota New Hampshire and New England and held regional and field secretary roles for the American Unitarian Association.
Madison reports a new law makes all fireworks illegal across Wisconsin. Parents may be held liable if their children sneak off to light fireworks on the Independence Day holiday.
Maynard St Casimir's Church on Great Road lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 oclock and weekday masses at 8. Confessions are on Saturday at 3 and 7 oclock. The annual lawn party is set for Saturday and Sunday August 16 and 17.
St George's Church Maynard MA announces August services with Rev Harry E Goll rector and Edward M Green student assistant. Only service is 10 45 a m Morning Prayer on Sundays.
Rev Eino Hamalainen hosts a Thursday 7 30 p m worship with guest Rev Niilo Tuomen oksa. Coffee social follows. No Sunday service next week August 17. Church picnic at Lake Boon at Mrs Waino Freeman’s cottage.
The Methodist Church invites the public to a union service with the Congregational and Methodist Churches at 11 00 a m next Sunday 34 Brooks Street Henry E K pastor Henry E K pastor leads with subject Spreading Out the Sky and special music is planned for August services
On Sunday August 10 Rev George F Patterson D D guest minister at Sudbury First Parish Church. Patterson pastor of Kingston Mass and former member of Lingham parish. Service at 11 a m with Community Sunday School at 11 in the vestry.
Henry E. Leech will lead morning worship at 9 30 with sermon by the pastor and special music by the choir. The church will be open for worship during August. All are welcome.
Sunday July 27 will be the final morning service at First Parish Unitarian in Stow before a September pause. The church plans to resume activities after the summer break.
Union Evangelical Church announces Rev. James V. Miller will deliver the morning sermon at 0 45 a m with Sunday school omitted until September.
W. Ro Bedford Ry spoke at a Sunday afternoon town hall open meeting addressing the Krower society. Rev and Mrs Frank Thompson North Road celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday August 7. The Thompsons are former Alice E French of Waltham and have three daughters. Everett L Gottschalk and family named their new daughter Karen Berry Gottschalk. James Joyce and daughters South Street vacationed at Fairmouth. Robert R Reisle and sons Paul and Philip North Road returned from Nova Scotia. J Rideway Comey Springs Road vacationed at Dennisport. Martha V Currier Pine Street visited the Dutton family Nuttings Lake.
A fragmented church bulletin lists multiple services with times at St Jude Our Lady of Christians Trinity Tribunals and Trinity Church. Clergy include Rev W F Sha Rev Joseph W Rev John E Rev Bradford with sermons and morning prayers.
A summer union plan outlines a Sunday service and Sunday school testimony. Midweek reading and worship are scheduled, with a sermon on Bible growth and Spirit as the golden text. Daniels leads the gathering and partures noted for spiritual development.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and married couple references but lacks full details. Indicates a marriage event involving Mr and Mrs with possible relatives Mars kin Harden and a daughter, but specifics are unreadable.
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