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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
11
Amid Concord town concerns a night clash near Harvard Square and porch riots spark talk of liquor licenses. Police quash youths gathering as residents discuss school questions and football banquets. Community leaders push shopping early and civic events through December notices.
Two 22 and 21 year old Lancaster residents, Sonia and Eon, were injured Saturday after their vehicle ran out of control near Treaty Street and crashed into a stone fence. They received treatment and were later released.
A well attended social event hosted by the Concord Woman's Club on Saturday night featured music by a prominent orchestra. The affair served as a dance and social gathering with visiting clubs in attendance, highlighting a lively community scene.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Couples' Club and vestry at a church with a Sunday evening event and Brahms music. details incomplete and names missing.
A damaged reminiscence follows Mr. Crane and his imagined life after his death. It hints at Alda Rich, a doctor and a teacher, and the children he might have fathered, with a mystic dream of a settled future and the sorrow of lost opportunities.
Thursday events include lodge activities at 212 with a 8 15 pm movie. Friday features West Concord Wo nee Club at Union Church 2 30 and Evangelical Free Church 8 pm. State Armory hosts a council meeting at 8 pm and Monu ment Hall hosts a Cy meeting. Feasts of Immaculate Conception celebrated at local churches with Holy Day masses. James Mansfield Post and Veterans Building host gatherings.
An Army trooper from the Conco barracks was cited for meritorious service last week at Logan Airport in Boston. He received commendation and a pay award for bravery during his World War II service, as noted with his mother present in Roslindale.
A correction notes the winter months and references Mrs Elizabeth Lonley of 3 Old Bridges Road as the niece of West Contord.
Concord Leonard Rae announces a new law office at 215 A Main Street West Concord in the old Harness Shop Building. Rae, born in Scotland, came to the United States in childhood, studied at Suk folk University Law School, and was admitted to the bar October 15 1947. A World War II veteran, he served as an aerial banner in the Air Corps and worked as a special investigator for the provost marshal.
Poorly legible OCR yields scattered names and phrases about Lincoln residents and a Rebecca referenced in an unclear context. No coherent events or outcomes are readable to summarize with precision.
A church service for Mrs Evelyn J Gil Lincoln was held at St Anne’s Episcopal Church in South Lincoln with attendees including her daughter. The ceremony reflected the family’s faith and local community ties.
Fragmentary note shows a sermon topic and a chorus performance led by Miss June. The text is incomplete but suggests a religious address paired with musical accompaniment surrounding a female performer.
A group from Schooveton held an anniversary for Mr and Mrs Fistottersen at Manonic Hall. The program featured a gift presentation by Alfred Day and readings from scripture, followed by speeches and toasts. Attendants included Mrs Hoff and Mrs Jensen among four guests from 500 years back at the wedding reception.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice about Legion drive seats with unclear names and a numeric cue of 38. Details are unreadable but indicate a scheduled action or seating arrangement in a veterans or civic group.
A 4-H member from the Bears Hoebue club shows top performance in poultry judging and handicraft events across contests. The article notes wins at four-H fairs and requests at the Boston Poultry Show plus University of Berm and Chicago interstate judging events. Delegates from 1200 to foreign countries are expected at Hotel Steves during the Chicago gathering.
Residents report a proposed zoning change affecting land at the corner of Turnpike and Elm Street. The measure has sparked debate over development and neighborhood impact during this week.
Fragmentary OCR shows an engagement related notice referencing household items and a designation. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. Further readable context is needed to confirm parties, place, and exact action.
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