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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
1
The report outlines a busy schedule with a tribute event and a City meeting on zoning bylaws. Locals attend performances at the Armory and Trade Association gathering while municipal leaders install Christmas trees and discuss the season’s plans.
Fr iday Masses follow the rule of Day Masses with obligations for the Immaculate Conception. Celebrations will be heard this evening in preparation. Masses at St Bernard's are at seven and nine o'clock and at Our Lady at seven o'clock.
Concord town officials and department heads agreed to place road water sewer light and fire services under the control of the deputy director of civil defense in charge of engineering during any properly declared emergency. The move reflects strong town cooperation in preparation for possible atom bombing scenarios.
Concord Concord Chapter of the American Red Cross names Mrs. Prescott A. Smith to lead the water safety program succeeding retiring Mrs. Henry Seton after five years of service. Smith brings swimming and diving background including Red Cross life saving examiner credentials and prior training.
The Woman's Parish Association announces an auction and dinner at First Parish church in the vestry tonight at 8 o'clock. Dinner is served at 6 30. William Tobin of Chelmsford, formerly of Maynard and Concord, will be the auctioneer and the public is welcome.
Concord dealer reports rumors of a 1951 model named the Concord to be produced. The expected car is tied to the DeSoto-Plymouth agency on Commonwealth Avenue and may interest local residents.
The Concord Visiting Nurse Association announces the well-children conference will be held on Wednesday December 13 instead of December 20. The event location and start time remain unchanged.
Concord Chapter American Red Cross fund drive plans announced by fund chairman A. Cameron. Campaign chairmen listed include Robert Shaw as vice chairman Nickerson Boyle West Concord Allyn White special gifts Kenneth Robertson publicity Charles Hall. Acton Boxboro and Lincoln to name local chairs later.
Concord report states James J. Mans Field Post No 158 American Legion will hold its annual Christmas children party near Christmas with about an hour of entertainment followed by candy and fruit. A committee led by Past Commander Russell F Parsons Sr includes Thomas Hannon Edward R Kelly Adam Graham Leroy Gentry Lawrence Kendall and others with several ladies also on the group. Public contributions via store and office building boxes will help cover expenses and more details will be announced in the press.
Concord Community Concert Association opens season with baritone Michael Rhodes appearing December 15 at 8:30 PM in the Veterans Building. Rhodes, born August 13 1924 in Brooklyn, made his Carnegie Hall debut under Stokowski in an Albany program with the New York Symphony, studying with William Brady.
Concord Board of Trade elected Dow, Jr. as president at its annual meeting after a supper at Howard Johnson's. Officers include Clark as vice president and Petersen as recording secretary. The gathering, with about 50 attendees, approved secretary and treasurer reports and an auditor's report. A donation to the Concord Citizens Committee was noted for the football banquet.
Concord Rotary Club met at Howard Johnsons for a noon luncheon. President Gordon Ogilvie presided as Mrs Elsie Oakes Barber wife of Rev Robert Barber spoke on New Adventures in Writing and her three novels. Makeups listed for Carruth Voigt Erickson Seavey. Christmas party set for December 21.
The Ladies Union of the West Concord Union church held a scheduled meeting yesterday afternoon in the church parlor. The gathering focused on church affairs and community activities.
The 234 Infantry Band elected officers at its annual meeting on Wednesday night. Leif E. Stensby was re elected manager Pat Pallante assistant manager and Richard Ballou secretary treasurer. O Harry Neilson was named director with Harry Goodman first assistant director and Joseph Cerra second assistant. Goodman Helsher and others join the executive board. Rehearsals will be suspended until after the holidays. The session was at the Veterans Building. 1951 marks the band 20th year sponsored by James J Mansfield Post No 158.
West Concord Massachusetts George P Hagerty of 9 Pine Street retired from the Massachusetts Reformatory after more than 49 years of service. He began in 1908 as a watchman, rose to principal correction officer in 1935, and was supervising correction officer from June 1 1949 until retirement.
Concord-Winston Salem Junior Chamber of Commerce officials who sponsored the seventh Piedmont Bowl between Concord High and R. J. Reynolds High are hoping to invite Concord back in 1951. They believe Concord will have a good record next fall which could insure a second invitation.
Concords whist party committee announces a drawing for an entire turkey dinner on December 20 along with the regular weekly whist party at Monument Hall. Public invited to attend Wednesday night gatherings hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
Concord Free Public Library hosts a film in the children's room on Friday December 8 after school. The program features the movie Here is China suitable for young viewers.
Nearly 2,000 supporters gathered at South Station and Concord streets to greet the Concord High football squad returning from the Piedmont Bowl in North Carolina. The 33 players, coaches, and officials were carried on shoulders and cheered by fans as police escorts guided the caravan through Boston and into Concord. The team, though 14-13 losers to R J Reynolds, were praised for outplaying their rival and earning a heroic reception.
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