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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
9
Community notices highlight Boy Scouts activities at Armory this Saturday with a Gardeners trade show. March events include Red and Gun Sports dates March 11 12 13 and Easter drives by the State Society for the Crippled and Handicapped. Local elections loom February 7 and March 7 with registration deadlines approaching.
The writer warns that statewide referendums can embed details into the constitution, locking in pensions and policies beyond legislative control. He argues such amendments bypass representative action, reflecting a town meeting approach that erodes minority protections and fuels unexamined change. He urges teaching the U.S. Constitution in schools to counter misguided trends.
India produces 27 000 cwt of cardamom valued at 1 650 000 dollars. The United States imports 12 6 percent of India's cardamom crop.
Shmoos beat Sparklers 31 to 21 as Margaret Burke and Anne Burke lead the Foxboro High girls team. Individual scores include Nicker son 255 Algeo 182 Martin 257 Peggy 243 Agnes Neville 254 with a Sparklers total 1165 led by Becky Faunce 239 Alice Burke 215 Margaret Algeo 225 Mary Moy nihan 241 Anne Burke 245.
A busy slate lists Friday games Concord Knights vs Ayer in the Ashoka League at Hunt gym 7 30 pm and Saturday events including youth basketball at Hunt gym 9 am. Also noted are Concord High and Middlesex School hockey and basketball matches across multiple venues with dates through Thursday.
Rain on screens causes streaks on draperies and upholstery. Clean screens with a vacuum dusting attachment or soft brush. Patch small holes with ready-made patches, larger holes with temporary rectal screening pieces, fringe edges, and seal. Regular varnish and solvent coating improves durability and light.
Middlesex School squash team were shut out 5-0 at Exeter as the visitors failed to score a point.
Sterling Fyckes in Massena, New York gets his gold signet ring back after a neighbor finds it in a lawn leaf rake shed 27 years after he lost it during a game at the same town park.
Waltham's Company takes sole first place after beating Company H 77 to 33 at the local armory court. Dick Mansur scores 21 for the victors while Joe O'Brien adds 12 and Hank Bourgeois 12. for Company H Jim Alexander and Linscott each tally 12.
Concord High basketball season totals list Finan with 122 points over 13 games, leading scorer. Jack Pierce trails with 111 points in second place as of Tuesday’s games.
Concord league schedules February matches as the Ramblers face All Stars in a high profile bowling duel. The Mill Dam Bowling League fixtures continue with Monday night bouts and a climactic end date targeted for February.
After last night's games Concord-Following, the Wakefield based Company H basketball squad will host Socee ace next Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the Armory. The match follows a prior defeat by the locals to the same opponent.
The Nov meteor shower stirred apocalyptic talk as some feared the event would mark the world’s end. Observers watched the skies while scientists urged calm and offered explanations.
Melrose High defeated Concord High 42 to 32 in a regular Middlesex league game at Hunt Gym. Melrose moved to 8-1 in nine starts, while Concord dropped to 4-5 in league play. Jack Pierce led Concord with nine points, with Charlie Sewyer and Captain Pete Antonangelli scoring for Concord.
Concord Rod and Gun Club met at the Elks upper hall last Wednesday night. President P. Sullivan presided and members discussed plans to place items in the window soon.
Ice Follies comes to Boston Garden from February 15 through February 28 1949 featuring old time acts and a large chorus. Notable performers include Betty Schalow performing with partner Hugh Hendrickgeon.
First period saw Bancroft score at 6 37 assisted by Bourquin then Fos found the net at 8 07 with Bromwell assisting. Referee Jorth oversees three 15 minute periods as the game ends with the home team taking the win.
A tight game ended with the home team ahead 50 to 49 in a hard fought contest led by Stoodghill and Jay scoring 28 for the visitors.
DUKIE scores two points from fouls as Tilton earns a 59 to 41 victory over Clarke School in Hanover New Hampshire last Saturday.
Concord High girls, led by Barbara Caldwell with 11 points before an ankle twist, defeated Woburn 34 8. Marine Gil added seven while Genvara Cullen helped control play with key interceptions. Concord junior varsity won 42 20 with Jean Banks scoring 12 and Mary Davidson seven.
Concord notes withdrawal of Val Muscato but Harwood brothers and Harvard relay prospects will compete in a star filled BAA meet at Boston Garden next Saturday night. Expected events include Briggs 560 yard dash Hunter mile Billings two mile run 600 1000 yard dashes hurdles and multiple relays. Top performers include Carl Joyce George Thompson Reggie Pearmen George Guida Frank Fox Tom Dickey and Jim Gilhovey with Erik Ahiden and Ivar Holland also listed in distance events.
Miss Cooke, center forward for Acton, scored 35 points to pace a 50-33 Wachusetts League win over Ashby High School girls. Herrick added 10 in the victory while Kiley and Henmeenn combined for 11.
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