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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
15
Burke of Boston argues in a terse, garbled statement that a tidal wave of expenses in the Un-Security Division will exhaust funds. He contends taxpayers must bear costs and cites instances where state help is hired, urging committees to back labor program reform.
16 leaders compete in a crowded event at Stoneham Belton Wakefield and Mbt with close finishes and high tension as results determine crown readings.
Fragmentary notice lists names McKenney and Snow and mentions a probate court matter. The document references an appearance date in February 1949 and a judge related to the court. The text is garbled but indicates a legal proceeding requiring an appearance.
A muddled OCR snippet notes Acton squad players in a game this afternoon. David Nicole appears as a standout and Hudson is mentioned in tying for place in the Midd Junior High school league. The fragment references the team, junior high level competition, and record goals.
Beaten senior team shows high gleam as the C squad upends the rivals in a decisive finish. Strong players led the charge with precise scoring and solid defense throughout the game.
Johnson Ice Follies will perform at the Boston Garden from February 15 to 27 with tickets on sale at Garden Arena and uptown offices. The production features Roy Shipstad Hendrickson Scotvold twins Schramm Ris musen Cameron and Monica Moran among cast, plus new acts Narena Norris and Marilyn Ruth Take.
The finance committee revealed plans to seek a $1000 grant in March and listed $1000 spent last year. G Ellsworth chairs the committee with Lawrence C Bassett and John W Allen. An appropriation of $5000 will be recommended for a reserve fund from overlay funds, not affecting the tax rate, aiming to cover possible departmental overdraws and avoid extra town appropriations this year.
Cub scouts from Pack No 18 in Acton town hall earned wolf badges Paul Deane Donald MacCloud William Teele bear badges Walter Hall Daniel Shea William Soar Wesley Baker Dexter Loring Richard Harper Leslie Sturdevant webelos Philip Harris Edwin Engman. The last two boys completed the cub scout school troop under scout master Richard F. Deane. Den No 3 won the honor flag.
Members including Bert Bond and Mrs L Ace presided at this year’s gathering. Committee chairs were program Mrs Walter Gaffred and Mrs Arthur Hall. Hosts were John Pettingell and the library staff as plans moved forward.
Boston figures show a small drop in the January cost of living compared with the Siste Division tabulations. The index falls 0.1 point with clothing down 0.2 and food costs down 0.1 while dry goods slip 0.1 offset by higher fuel and light outlays.
Gilmer city commission passes ordinance requiring Cotton Belt Rail engineers to slow trains to six miles per hour in designated zones to save fuel. A penalty of 109 dollars is set for violations.
Stow residents Mr and Mrs Raymond A Phason announce their daughter Miss Alice Ruth Phason is engaged to Mr Furbush. He attends Concord Cold Storage and is employed in Iowa. The couple plan a church wedding at Parish Unitarian Church on Sunday February 20.
When illness ended his work, Everett D. Bingham expanded his hobby into a 200 plus bird flock focused on rare Australian cockatoos. Mating pairs now fetch about $100, reflecting his shift from hobby to small aviculture.
A spatious lunch event offers a recipe for filet of flounder. The notes hint at casual chatter and a moment of culinary guidance among friends.
A Bedford meeting approved a free x-ray for residents aged 15 and older. A Mobile X-ray unit from Massachusetts will park outside Union School March 21 to 25 with weekday and evening slots for appointments and outreach by local health committees and volunteers. The effort, coordinated by Bedford public health groups, aims to enroll community cooperation and fund promotional work through Christmas Seals.
The Rosary Circle met at the Bedford home of Mrs. James T Con sary Circle. Members included Mrs. William Beecy John Ceresuolo and Miss Clare Durant. Plans were made to sell the hand woven Navajo rug at the February meeting hosted by Mrs. William E McIntosh.
Chief transferred to the day shift after 24 years on night duty marking a long service milestone. The move reflects department restructuring and recognizes dedication to round-the-clock patrols and community safety.
A large array of valuable items including studio classware beds vacuums a smoked ham pigs and chickens and furniture will be sold at a 7 pm public auction in Hudson Town Hall. Sponsored by the Hudson Civitan Club for underprivileged children the event is hosted by auctioneer Vangie Anastas with contributions collected by local residents via Louis Bornstein or Dominic Ferruccio.
Dr. Henry Van Roekel will address poultrymen at the Middlesex County Poultry Association annual meeting at Acton Town Hall on Wednesday night February Mth at 6 30. Dinner will be served and reservations are handled by Wendel Putnam of Acton. Those unable to attend the dinner are urged to attend the meeting. India opens third college of journalism at Nagpur in November 1948.
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