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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
1
Voters approved a town caucus to nominate candidates per 1948 town meeting action. The event, to be held January 17 at 8 PM in the Veterans Building, will follow Section 53 provisions. the two highest vote-getters will be declared nominees for the office.
Town of Stow requires all articles to be inserted in the Town Warrant and approved by the Board of Selectmen before January 15 1949. Officials named are William H. Peck Arthur W. Trefry and Albert B. Drechsler.
Mrs Christine Johnson of 31 Walden Street Concord yesterday marked her 94th birthday. She is among the town's oldest residents and has lived in Concord for many years.
President George E. Erickson presided as the district meet was announced. Notables present included Judge Maurice McWalter, Dr. D. Edward Cleary, Maynard, and Ralph D. McLeary of Lexington, with Voigt leading the session.
The Concord Lions Club holds its regular meeting Tuesday night January 11 at 6 30 in the Colonial Room. A Perkins Institute blind student from Watertown will speak on braille.
The Concord The James J Mans field Post A S No 158 earned the Ameri canism citation for worthwhile and outstanding service to its foren during the period of described in the report.
In 1949 Concord firemen recorded their first fire alarm of that year, marking an early year start for emergency responses in the local department.
Editor Rudolph W. Currier notes Concord’s town politics and development. Residents voted Republican in November and debate lingers over Main Street improvements, depot use, and a planned park. Elementary schools remain crowded with conflicting site plans delaying new construction.
Regular monthly Concord Board meeting conducted Monday night after supper with about 50 members present. Treasurer John J. Francis reported on the last ae Seeeeee treasurer's report before the group as Miss oeli Ceuter oe ence torney and Mrs. andy A spoke on solicitation. Past President William F. Eus led discussion as lively topic, and actions were finally decided.
Engagement notices list Miss Pierce to B C graduate Miriam Chestnut Hill Newton to Timothy H Scully son of Mr and Mrs Timothy J Scully of Cam at the University of Scranton.
A broken boiler in the Peter Burke School heating plant exploded over the weekend. Classes were held Monday while workers shut off heat and repaired the burner. Two front windows were shattered by the blast.
Mrs Trees, worthy matron, will preside at the Order of Eastern Star gathering in the Masonic Temple next Wednesday at O o'clock. California attribution note references a 16th century writer's utopia dream of gold and pearls per Erwin Gudde's California Place Names.
Annual street listing began Monday with assistant registrars Brig ham and Charles Flannery listing all residents 20 years or older. Preschool children are to be listed as well, with contact points Mrs Garrett Nagle and Mrs Robert W. Brooks.
The Massachusetts Income Tax Division will send a deputy to the Concord selectmen’s office on January 18 to take returns from 9:30 to 1 and 2 to 4 pm. Krist Andersen, chairman of the Concord Board of Selectmen, announced the visit.
The January meeting of Corinthian Lodge A F and M is set for Monday night at 8 o clock in Concord Venemian hall. Worshipful Master Harold E Lawson of Lincoln will preside and the program will be announced.
John J. Flannery of Old Marlboro road was installed as master of Concord Grange P of H at a regular meeting held at Peter Bulkely school. Installing officer George Tully of Dunstable and his team assisted, with officers including Mrs Iertha Johnson and Mrs Violet Flannery among those installed.
Miss Gertrude H directs a cast of 18 in the House of Seven Gables at Wells A. Hall Memorial Auditorium. Doreen Saunders plays Hepzibah with Jennifer Dole as Phoebe, Billy Gindele as Clifford, Philip Damon as Uncle Jaffrey, and Farnham roles. Sturtevan will portray Uncle Venner and Robert Daly plays Holgrave. performances set for February 11 and 12.
Concord reveals plans for a three day event at the State Armory March 11 12 and 13 with gates opening at a specified hour and continuing until late. William Hagerty chairs the committee with local volunteers named to organize booths and a drawing will award 12 grand prizes from the 1948 lineup.
Patrolman Mullen at the Concord Police Department has tendered resignation to Police Chief William G. Ryan. He has served over six years and will leave for Phoenix, Arizona with his family where his brother resides after accepting a new position.
Regular Concord Chapter DeMolay meeting set for Friday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Master Councillor Charlies Kennedy to preside. Installation of officers to follow with Kenneth Pedersen of Carlisle to be installed master councillor later this month.
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