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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
15
A fragmentary note from a 19th century style column, titled Would ed for Thoreau, hints at early American thought. It mentions Thoreau's life and a Morning- York enterprise in July, and references a tale about cows and milk to illustrate a paradoxical proverb.
Ices were held on Monday for Mrs Barnett, 73, who died at a rest home. The obituary mentions a band and a son and a brother, with Baker Memorial Hospital where she underwent surgery noted in the fragments.
Concord Veterans Services urges veterans to apply for an 8 000 dollar property tax exemption for disabled 10 percent or more before December 1 for property owned January 1. Terminal leave pay deadline extended to September 1, 1948. Redemption values for terminal leave bonds available September 2, 1947, with interest through September 1947.
Concord Lions Club sets its next meeting for Tuesday August 26 at 6 30 pm after supper at Howard Johnson Restaurant. President Arthur F March Jr will preside and Past President Rothwell N MacRae will report on his Lions International Convention trip in San Francisco California.
The Concord Enterprise previews a forthcoming feature on the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment known as the 182nd Infantry. It traces its origins from December 16, 1936, to December 13, 1945 and highlights local soldiers, including members of Company H, who served in World War II in the Southwest Pacific Theater.
A Concord group recalls a morning hike that began at 10 o clock with dogs tagging along to Acton. Instructors teased about flat tires while Miss Katherine Varley urged caution. After a noon break the trip continued, with hills to climb and a dog tied at a neighbor’s home.
At the Massachusetts Reformatory nine inmates received non sectarian correspondence Bible study certificates during a Sunday service Col Richard F Stretton of the Salvation Army presented the awards Sponsors also gave Col John C Dolan Reformatory superintendent a library gift on behalf of the Salvation Army These were the first 225 similar certificates to be issued in Massachusetts institutions
Concord and West Concord residents are vacationing in Nova Scotia or have recently returned. Named travelers include Mr and Mrs Travis Crowell of Crest Street with Donald Crowell, Mr and Mrs Maxwell Lawrence of Main Street, Mr Lawrence from the Massachusetts Reformatory, Mr and Mrs William Lawrence of Assabet Avenue, Alphonse D Martin and Miss Katherine Phillips of Carlisle, and Rev and Mrs Edward Perry Daniels of Walden Street.
West Concord Harvy Wheeler School teacher West Concord H Francis Wiggin resigns after three years to become principal of Westland elementary in Chelmsford. Wiggin, a Gorham State Teachers College graduate from Winthrop Maine, resides at 41 Main Street and is secretary of the Concord Lions Club. A new successor at West Concord will be announced shortly.
David B. Williams of 53 Lexington Road has earned the LLB from Boston University Law School. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran and former lieutenant, he previously graduated from Harvard College in 1940. He is active in local affairs as past exalted ruler of Concord Lodge Elks and holds leadership roles in several civic groups.
A large weekend turnout flooded Concord with tourists and sightseers as main routes slowed. Guides stayed busy curating visits to historic shrines while no serious accidents were reported during the period. Miss Ellen Meharg, daughter of Mrs Edna Meharg, South Street, passed the state exam and is now a registered nurse.
Concord Rotary Club screened the new V. F. W. film Joe's Kid at a Thursday noon meeting at Howard Johnson Restaurant. Percy Skewes led the program while President Frank B. Esau presided and Robert D. Parks with Walter Wetmore Jr guided the luncheon.
The Concord Republican 21 Club held a clambake and corn roast at Gardner Lawrence's camp on Monument Street followed by a square dance at Acton Town Hall. Members and friends attended. club activities resume in September with plans for fall and winter programs. For membership contact Margaret Lawrence at Concord 1057.
Concord and West Concord voters met at the Veterans Building for a special town meeting. In under 15 minutes two warrant articles were approved unanimously by the gathered 76 residents with only two questions raised on Article II. Moderator Samuel Hoar presided and praised Rep. Harold Tompkins for his legislative persistence.
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