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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
9
Mrs Ellen Perkins of Cyres Cent Street left early Sunday to visit her son William and family. She drove as far as Buffalo where she planned to take a boat to Detroit Michigan.
A housewarming Sunday honored Mr and Mrs Michael Parkkila of Gleasondale Road whose new home was completed recently. Hostesses Lempi Lahteines and Signe Heikkinen of Maynard led the event with over fifty guests from Stow and Maynard, presenting a money purse. Refreshments were served.
Concord resident David S. Robinson was named deputy master of the East Cambridge House of Correction by Sheriff Loring R. Kew. The Concord High School football captain formerly served as assistant deputy master at the Billerica House of Correction under Kew and will assume his duties next month with housing provided. He is the son of long time court officer Charles Robinson and is married to Gladys Blodgett with two children. Robinson will work under Edward H. Donovan, newly appointed master, as part of eight new hires approved by Governor Bradford after Kew took office to fill the sheriff vacancy caused by Sheriff McElroy’s death.
Mr and Mrs Leif E Stensby of 3 Bedford Street returned home over the weekend and this week Mr Stensby resumes duties at the Concord Post Office after a two weeks vacation. The family took a motor trip through New York to Niagara and parts of Canada. Mr and Mrs James M Christenson and family now reside in Alaska as Mr Christenson takes a new position there.
Fireman Harry Patterson returned to duty at the Central Fire Station last weekend after a two weeks' vacation.
Three hundred khaki clad men of Task Force Furnace operate near Yuma Arizona testing military gear under extreme heat through August. Formed at Fort Knox Kentucky the unit adds to Sixth Army forces from San Francisco and will work in 125 plus degree heat. Lieutenant Colonel Walter B Richardson of Beaumont Texas commands the force and has earned the Purple Heart four times and the Silver Star. The second item notes Army Occupation in Japan seeks English language books to foster democracy and invites contributions via War Department and State Department offices at the Pentagon.
Rural residents are invited to a Rural Youth meeting at Art Schofield’s Old Connecticut Path farm in Cochituate tonight at 6 30. Demonstrations of farm equipment will be shown, with refreshments and entertainment. An outdoor cookout follows at 8 30 at the open fireplace. Announcement by Richard B Rutherford Middlesex County Extension Service associate agent.
Rev John H Morgan of Belmont led the union summer service at First Parish Concord with L Frederick Kilham Jr as guest soloist. Soul theme featured in the First Church of Christ Scientist Lowell Road service. Rev Bradford Hastings led both Trinity Concord and St Anne's South Lincoln services.
Many examinations for Iva Service appointments have been posted. Young men or women interested in federal positions may contact Henry O. M. Helsher Sr. at the Concord Post Office.
A compact listing of local gatherings. Thursday Concord Lodge 212 I O O F meets at Odd Fellows Hall West Concord at 8 p m. Friday exhibits continue at Concord Art Center all day. The Monument Square summer concert by Concord Legion Band at 8 p m. Sunday Union summer service at First Parish Unitarian Church at 4 30 a m. Monday Company H drill and meeting at State Armory Everett Street 8 p m. Tuesday Concord Lions Club supper meeting 6 30 p m. Rotary Club luncheon at Howard Johnson s 12 15 p m.
The School Committee meeting initially set for Hale High School on August 13 was postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday evening August 20.
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Smith of Gleasondale road took a motor trip and spent a week in Old Orchard Beach Maine for a vacation during which they enjoyed time by the seaside and local attractions.
Mr and Mrs Charles Shine of Crescent street hosted his sister Lucy Shine of Athol during the past week.
Arnold Burbidge and Harold Kinsman of Port Williams Nova Scotia enjoy a two weeks vacation with Arnold’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Burbidge on Acton Road.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Umbrella and family who have lived at the former John Peck farm bought the home of Mrs James Flint on Great Road and expect to be settled this week in their new residence.
Donald Smith of Great Road with Lloyd Coen and Donald Bemis of Maynard enjoyed a four day motor trip to Canada last week.
Miss Della Herrick of Crescent Street enjoys a month’s vacation. She and her sister Mrs. Evelyn Herring spent a few days in Gloucester last week. Herrick is visiting in Vermont now.
Samuel Imeson of Great Road Stow manager of the A and P on Main Street Hudson injured his foot stepping on a nail. He was a patient at Marlboro Hospital for one week and returned home on Thursday.
The Board gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur Trefry's home to finalize this year's program plans for the Stow Woman's Association.
The AAA Safety News feature urges safe driving and steady habits to reduce risk and extend lifespans. It highlights practical tips for cautious speeds, fatigue awareness, and defensive driving strategies.
The Stow Fire Department battled a small fire Friday afternoon at Box 154 Kingland Lake Boon caused by an incinerator. The blaze covered over a quarter acre with no property damage. Alarm rang at 3 12 p m and fire was out by 3 45 p m.
Mrs L K Sycamore and her family of Hanover New Hampshire spent a day recently with her mother Mrs Carrie Clark of Great Road in a brief family visit noted by locals.
Concord locals listed as new inductees include Mrs. Leslie Anderson, Sarah Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Conant, Concord Bookshop, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cox, Rudolph W. Currier, Raymond Emerson, Mrs. Robert Foster, Mrs. Alleta French, Mrs. Alice Thoreau Horte, Mrs. Herbert Hosmer, Mrs. Elmer Joslin, Russell Ketell, G. Winthrop Lee, T. Morris Longstreth, Mrs. Helen Mason, Egbert Newbury Jr., Mrs. Warren Powell, Gertrude Rideout, Roland Robbins, Henry Seton, T. Mott Shaw, J. J. Sheridan, Mrs. Theodore Smith, Louise Stimson, L. Bowman Sturtevant, Mrs. Bertram Wellman, Mrs. Caleb Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler, Julia Wheeler, Eleanor Whitcomb, Mrs. Horace Williams.
Mrs. William Penn Cresson of Stockbridge and New York, formerly of Boston, stays at Hotel Lincolnshire. Daughter of sculptor Daniel Chester French, she is a sculptor painter and writer. Her biography Journey Into Fame recently published draws attention from Boston friends.
Miss Helen Brayden, a local nurse, enjoys her annual vacation at Hampton Beach New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Thomas Thoresen of Strawberry Hill Road left over the recent week end for a two week vacation to Nova Scotia. Pete Ingere, Mill Dam barber, left over the week end for a week’s vacation and his shop will be closed all this week.
Firemen of Central station will drill Thursday evening at seven o clock with Fire Chief Harry E Tuttle in charge. On Tuesday West Concord firemen conducted a drill.
Miss Mary McBreen of 13 Potter Street is enjoying her annual vacation with friends at Hyannis on the Cape while employed at Van derhoof Hardware Store.
The new home of Samuel Melisi a former U S Army captain from World War II is nearing completion on Old Marlboro road West Concord He and his family have been living on Prairie street in the town during the construction period.
Wisconsin report recalls Ralph Waldo Emerson in Madison on January 26 1867 during a blizzard. The 6 foot Yankee philosopher spoke on Society at the City Hall as Horace Rublee led a city tour and a photo session preceded a brief stop at the capitol and University of Wisconsin.
The Concord Legion Band directed by DJ Harry Nielsen will perform a final summer concert at the Monument Square bandstand this Friday evening August 22 at 8 o clock. Previous concerts in Concord and West Concord drew strong crowds and enthusiastic applause for the local musicians.
Private funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the M Funeral Home for Mrs Farrenetta E Boyce Lorentsen 73 of Pine Street who died August 14 at her home Rev Earl Sweatland officiated and burial was in Sleepy Hollow cemetery She was born in Winchendon a 50 year Concord resident widow of Ever Lorentsen She is survived by two daughters Myra Lorentsen of Concord and Wallis B Ford of Waltham
Col John E. Mutty of Concord serves a two week tour with the Highway Transport Service Division. A World War I Naval Aviation veteran, he held key roles in World War II including Officer in Charge of driver training at Camp Lee Virginia and Director of Motor Training. He commanded the 478th Quartermaster Group (Truck) in the Ledo Operation and led the Motor Transport Service Terminus at Kunming China under Brig. Gen. Paul Yount.
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