24 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
1
The note indicates a regular service at Trinit Church will be held at 9 30 in the morning on the 27th, resuming after a period of interruption.
Report from Camp Edwards details the incident involving three crew members of Concords Company H 2nd Infantry RCT Massachusetts National Guard praisal by their company commander Captain Donald A Linscott Jr of Lincoln Concord Guardsmen completed a week of training. Mentions the 75 mm weapon and field exercises as inspectors note the units readiness and discipline during maneuvers.
Concord Recreation Commission supervisor Bernard E Megin oversaw summer playground classes at Emerson and Rideout. Play participants ranged ages 4 to 8 with winners in each group including Rita Windheim Diane Pageau Billy Lawton Carole Wines Dick Francis Leon Garcia Toramy Caldwell.
Local school notices list names and dates for Concord and individuals including Wheeler Bulkeley and Brooks with September dates. The fragment notes September 6 and September 19 as scheduling references for ads and notices.
The Concord Co operative Bank acquired houses on Walden Street to support a rezoning effort. A town meeting is planned to discuss rezoning the lots as a residential area while a Masonic Temple hosts a gathering with Master Countractor John Hart presiding.
A Sunday downpour deluged Concord Massachusetts with about 3.28 inches of rain. A 200 year old elm fell across Lexington Road endangering no one, while numerous sewers clogged and crews from town and state police worked to restore drainage.
Concord Rotary Club held its regular meeting at Howard Johnsons with guest speaker Mr. Tower of Boston addressing Cement Association topics. John J Flannery introduced the speaker as the week’s program coordinator. several makeups from across New England were noted.
Concord veteran Lieut William W Anderson alias main street photographer from 14 Hubbard Street is called to active duty. He will report September 18 at Squantum for training in California after recent maneuvers in the Marine Air Corps Reserve.
West Concord Wahten the 252 Sigreuival opens at the ouke payground west gonco in the evening to. many attendance or will be away. free every night and prizes including electric items cameras irons and more on display in the Red and White Store window. The 212 Club plans rides Ferris wheel tilt a whirl miniature train kiddie airplane chair plane and more. A children’s matinee is set for Saturday September 2 from 1 to 6 pm with rides costing a nickel. Labor Day midway operates noon to midnight.
Concord Enterprise highlights a Concord page with Back to School ads reminding parents and children that school days are ahead. The feature emphasizes shopping for supplies and preparing for the new term.
The Board of Selectmen announces the closing date for articles in the warrant of the upcoming plank special town meeting. The deadline is Monday the 11th at 7 30 p m at Concord's office. Citizens wishing to insert articles must have their requests in by that time.
Concord firemen reported 143 alarms as more than 20 calls added in the past week. Last year at this time 120 alarms were answered. the full year total was 174, with 1948 at 162 and the all-time high 238 in 1947.
Concord public schools will open for the 1950 1951 year on Wednesday September 6. Registration days are September 2 and the following Tuesday for new entrants. Parents must bring birth certificates and vaccination proofs for kindergarten and Grade 1, and transfer papers for students who attended other schools.
The Concord Board of Selectmen announce a loaned auxiliary generator from Concord High School to power police radio communications if regular power outages disrupt other lines. This move supports civilian defense readiness and ensures continued emergency coordination during attacks.
Concord announces a new school year plan with Radcliffe Morrill as superintendent. The roster lists administrative staff and teaching assignments for Concord High Shool and Bulkeley Wheeler and Mulcahy schools, with several new hires to replace retirees and resignations ahead of September 6 opening.
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