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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

2

Concord drives against speeding curb announced

The report notes a drive against speeding in Concord with weekly stoppages. An upcoming municipal Christmas service is planned for next Wednesday night. Joe Antognoni performs carols at Independ court store using a speaker system. A listing of all persons and females over 20 is expected near the new year. The March of Dimes event will be held next month. Rev. P. Sullivan, formerly of St. Bernard's Church in LaCrosse, is referenced.

Concord Joe Antognoni Independ Court Dimes .Com P. Sullivan St. Bernard’s Church LaCrosse Ty Episcopal Church Ic Concord Enterprise Concordians

Schools To Close for Yuletide Vacation

Schools will close next Tuesday for the annual Yuletide break. Classes resume January 5th after a 12 day holiday period for Concord students.

Jhours Concord

Christmas Seals Benefit for Tuberculosis Aid

Tuberculosis fund drives appeal for Christmas seals sold to shoppers. Mrs. L. Arnold of Virginia chairs the sale while Mrs. Kenneth D. N., Jr. of Elmstrees leads as chairman for the event.

Guard Mr and Mrs Jor Mention Annie Isner of Road

Fragmentary OCR mentions Annie Isner of road and Bright in Sandusky with guard Mr and Mrs Jor as context, but the exact event or relation is unclear. The readable bits suggest a local notice or social mention from Sandusky.

Jorare Annie ‘Isner Road Bright Sandusky

Parish Family to Hold Christmas Worship Sunday

Concord reports Trinity Episcopal church will stage a family Christmas service next Sunday at 4 PM featuring pantomime singing chorus and carols with the Feast of Lights. A parish tea follows in the parish house for all, with refreshments for children.

Concord Trinity Episcopal Church

Carol Service At First Parish Concord

The First Parish Church invites Concord residents to Christmas Eve carol service in the Meeting House at 9 o clock. The choir will perform English French Polish and American carols concluding the service.

Concord

Attractively Served Cold Drinks With Mint and Cherry

A sprig of mint and a cherry frozen in ice enhance the presentation of cold beverages. The display makes serving drinks more appealing and stylish.

Conan Enterprise seeks early copy for holiday edition

The Enterprise staff requests readers to submit copy early next week and warns no copy will be accepted after Monday at 4 o clock. This timing ensures the newspaper reaches the newstands by Wednesday, just before Christmas, allowing staff to enjoy the holiday.

Concord Enterprise

Peter Bulkeley Concord Junior High Clubs Organize

Concord junior high at Peer Bulkeley School plans for the coming year with Monday meetings. The eighth grade dramatic club is led by Maud Findeisen and the seventh grade club by Minna Findeisen. Walter Carew heads the eighth grade athletic club and Norman Riner the seventh grade. LeQuin runs the folk dancing club and Mae Dennis leads the health club. The orchestra and school band rehearse under Charles Yeremian and the glee club meets weekly with LeQuin.

Concord Peer Bulkeley School Maud _Findeisen Minna Findeisen Walter Carew Norman Riner LeQuin Mae Dennis Peter Bulkeley Charles K. Yeremian Miss LeQuin

Concord Firemen See No Alarms All Week

Concord firemen failed to answer a single alarm during the past week as 232 alarms were recorded elsewhere, reflecting a quiet period for local fire crews.

Concord

Christmas Event at Hotel Kendal Framingham

A Christmas office gathering at Hotel Kendal Framingham will feature a dinner followed by a social program and dancing. Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute gifts for attendees.

Mig Scieasal Chrsetthe Kendal Framingham Lowing Gates Santa Claus

Local youth cast for Seven Teen at St. Anne's church

Concord Township students Boe chuk and David Robinson join the cast of Seven Teen presented by the Young People's Fellowship at St. Anne's Church in South Lincoln. First rehearsal set for Tuesday December 30.

Concord Even Boechuk David Robinson Young People’s Fellowship St. Anne’s Church South Lincoln

Littlestown Contractor Highlights Unique Name

Nevaeh A. Crouse, a contractor from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, notes his given name is Heaven spelled backward, a distinctive personal detail he shares publicly.

Littlestown Nevaeh A. Crouse

Gray Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ste M Gray marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a December 2 surprise party hosted by friends and neighbors. The event included supper and a silver candy dish as a gift, with guests such as Harvey Fairbanks Virginia Forrest Bradshaw Leonard Stiles Reten Fret Olson Ronald Hodder Burchell Johnson in attendance.

Ste- M. W. Gray Harvey N. Fairbanks Forrest D. Bradshaw Léonard Stiles Reten Otra Olson Burchell M. Johnson

Local Gifts Aid 218 European Families This Christmas

Concord Junior Red Cross students prepare gift boxes for 218 needy families in Europe. Schools listed include Concord Academy Fenn School Peter Bulkeley Hervey Wheeler. A letter of thanks from a recipient in Camp Land Hessen Germany USA Zone thanks the boxes and kind help.

Concord Europe Red Cross Acton Lincoln Concord Academy Fenn School Peter Bulkeley Hervey Wheeler Camp Land Hessen Germany USA Velevant Biedelt West

August Fava obituary in Maynard

August Fava 60, of 20 Hillside Street, Maynard, died Sunday at Emerson Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Italy, he had lived in Maynard 40 years and worked at Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Carmela, daughter Loretta, sons Louis James Albert. Funeral from his home followed by a requiem mass at St. Bridget's Church. Burial in St. Bridget's Cemetery. Bearers listed. Fowler Funeral Service handled arrangements.

Maynard Fava Hillside Street Emerson Hospital Italy Glenwood Cemetery Carmela Loretta Louis James Albert St. Bridget’s Church Father Moriarty

Marriage Seems to Help among Wisconsin Veterans Students

Madison Wisconsin married veterans at the University of Wisconsin posted averages around B in the 1947 spring semester, while the overall student body averaged near a C plus. The report notes married veterans often score higher than unwed peers.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin

Christmas Party Hosted by Men’s Club Features Maxwell E B Lawrence

Well attended supper hosted by the Men’s Club of the Children of members and their ladies. St Nick made a notable arrival eagerly awaited, portrayed by Maxwell EB. Lawrence Sr. A professional magician provided entertainment.

Nick Maxwell EB. Lawrence

CARE Talk by Prof Friedrich Draws Large Concord Crowd

Concord residents packed the Girl Scout House to hear Prof Carl J Friedrich of Harvard University speak about CARE. A postmeeting collection aimed at funding CARE packages was announced, with December 16 noted in the club bulletin as the publicity date for the open meeting.

Concord Girl Scout House Carl J. Friedrich Harvard University

Concord Votes to Create Three Precincts Under General Law

The Board of Selectmen reports the town will be divided into three voting precincts as allowed by General Law. A town meeting instructed the Selectmen to implement the change after required preliminary steps, including notices and filing with the town clerk seven days before the next election.

Concord Se Tven Concede Anual Kris,Andersen

Christmas Party at Odd Fellows Hall Highlights Local Event

A Christmas party event at Odd Fellows Hall was held with Mrs. G LaBounty in charge and a reader providing entertainment. The gathering followed a palsy incident and involved Our Lady Catholic of America and Clyne, the regent, presiding.

Concord Our Lady Odd Fellows Hall Clyne G . LaBounty

Concord Rainbow Girls Set Saturday Meeting At Masonic Temple

The Concord Rainbow Girls will hold a meeting this Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 with Mrs Edith Bailey as mother advisor. The gathering follows the annual Christmas party.

Concord Concord Rainbow Girls Edith Bailey Masonic Temple

Concord Greeted by Busy Christmas Shopping Scene

Concord and West Concord report a record Christmas season with heavy cash purchases. Stores plan extended hours to 9 pm Friday and Saturday, and storefronts feature Nativity displays. Religious services across Concord promise a festive peak with carols and mass attendance.

Concord West Concord Concord Enterprise

Maynard Mirg. Robert G Jackson Guest of Honor

Noted guest Robert G. Jackson of 29 Maple Street attended a social event at Maynard Mirg. The report records the honor and mentions Shaerie Gaia in connection with the gathering.

Maynard Robert G. Jackson Maple Street Wes Guest Homor Shaerie Gaia

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