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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
4
The article notes a rising interest in winter sports as a major industry in New England. Attendance and participation have increased over the past year or two, turning winter activities into profit and activity for many areas.
The piece discusses a proposed two major leagues plan with Los Angeles and Oakland in the American League and San Francisco and Hollywood in the National League, noting past eight and twelve club eras, the Pacific Coast League hurdle, and the need for funding to win coast support. The article also mentions a Czech envoy report on State Department pep and a counteraction warning.
Visitors watch Uncle Pete's hogs, largest in the show, as they explain how a half starved saw placed before the fair makes the pigs eat more, helping them win blue ribbons.
Fragmentary dialogue about marriage and trust between a parent and partner. The lines mention a year or so and a concern over marrying the daughter, with a character named Gultor responding.
A traveling salesman Zim Tucker argues with his friend Henderson over grammar and his wife Lucy by the hotel lobby. He complains that a term in addressing his wife is incorrect and questions if he has another Lucy at home.
A professor challenges a student claiming an essay on Our Doe is identical to a sibling's work. the student admits it is the same content, likening the situation to a shared dog. The exchange frames concerns about originality and academic honesty.
A pretty, shapely yarn spinner has her eye on a sweater. The young clerk touts a softly tinted garment as the latest design, claiming high quality and colorfastness. She agrees with a soft compliment, while the scene hints at a persuasive sales pitch.
In a roadside exchange a man wonders who is being buried today while a funeral procession passes the corner. Characters Uncle John Abner Brown and Sophanie discuss whether someone is actually dead or if it is a rehearsal.
A boy riding a streetcar with a cold is asked by an irritated old lady for his handkerchief. The lad replies that he has one but will not lend it to strangers, provoking a humorous exchange.
The fragment questions how old fashioned girls faint when touched and contrasts with boys who cause such reactions. It hints at social norms around gender and propriety in a past era. No clear event or names are present.
A satirical note lists five items at Pupil Butter including cheese ice cream and two cows.
The census site reports population growth in Washi state's 234 incorporated towns, noting an increase of about 202,000 since 1940. The record cites official census data as the source of the rise.
A Concord Enterprise letter from Russell Hunt explains that the Emerson Hospital maintenance fund is split between Concord-West Concord and surrounding towns to support the hospital’s inter-community role. Lincoln Maynard Sudbury Acton Carlisle Bedford Boxboro Lexington join in future fundraising through a separate committee.
West Concord Boy Scouts Troop 33 met at Harvey Elementary last Monday with First Aid as the lesson. Edgar A. Rohan district advancement chairman demonstrated artificial respiration and the location of pressure points.
Fragmentary text indicates a first industrial center concept involving Indians and a gloss furnace coff ing, described as an opening milestone in Amress. Details are unclear due to damaged wording but imply early development of industrial facilities.
An annual style fundraiser will be held at the State Armory on January 31 to honor Concord High football, with a 10-seat cabaret table setup, tickets at $3, and donations welcomed. The event will recognize the undefeated 1947 team and Coach Bernie Megin, with MVP Joe Callahan already named and 29 varsity players plus two managers to receive letters.
Residents from Worcester County communities join ex GI performers in Patience to be presented at Worcester Memorial Auditorium on January 13 under Worcester County Council American Legion auspices. Proceeds aid the county hospitalization fund for disabled veterans. University of Massachusetts musical department presents with Marjorie Duval and Joan McNeil in lead roles.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Mack of 86 Great Road announce the birth of a son on December 31 at Murray Hospital in Wal tham. The Paul Revere Chapter of the Eastern Star will meet January 15 in the town hall with Miss Evelyn Thrasher, Worthy Matron, presiding.
A fragment lists local political figures including Herbert M. Finan Jr. E Sheehan Blodget and Mark Andersen as selectmen with names Mara Barry Higgins Duggan and Rep. E Payson Tompkins among others.
Sudbury Methodist Church invites all, with Morning Worship at 9:30 a.m. led by Pastor Mr Leech. Junior choir provides music and a story sermon for children. Sunday School for children and youth at 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m in the vestry for ages 12 and older.
Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with classes for children and worship at 10 45 a m led by Dr Ralph Ernest Bayes D D pastor. Music by Young Peoples choir and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m extends invitation to all community youth.
Wayland Sudbury church lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 9 and 11 a m. Holyday Masses at 6 30 8 and a m. Daily Mass at 7 30 a m. First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m.
St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission on Concord Road lists morning prayer at 10:00 a.m. Church School also at 10:00 a.m. Communion observed on the first Sunday of each month. Rector Dr William Wolf invites everyone to attend.
Rev. James V. Miller leads Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor Young People group at 6 45 p m.
Local church notices list ministers and service times for Church of Christ and Unitarian Parish, plus St Michael Catholic Masses. Items include Rev William E Mack pastor Mrs Leila M Blake organist and Pilgrim Fellowship schedule, with morning service at 11 am and Sunday school at 9 40 am.
The Concord First Parish in Concord announces church school at 9:35 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m with sermon Getting the Most Out of Life. The Couples' Club meets January 10 at 8:30 p.m. and January 14 at 8 p.m. Vestry events include the New England Grenfell Association annual meeting January 19 and a joint Women’s Parish Association and Laymen’s League dinner.
The VFW Auxiliary of Acton Post met Monday at 8:00 PM at Walter I. Taylor’s home on Webhe Road East Acton. After the meeting a social hour with refreshments was hosted by the hostess and committee. The next meeting is planned for January 18 at 8:00 PM at a yet to be determined location, with a public whist party to follow at Walter I. Taylor’s home at 8:00 PM.
A football enthusiast takes a trip to Kentucky to visit a local ball yard area. The outing centers on seamanship and sports culture in a regional setting, reflecting fan activity and community interest.
Maynard church announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with Sunday school after the 9 o clock service. Weekday masses at 8 o clock except Wednesday when 7 30 a.m. mass is said. Religious instruction for high school at 8 a.m. and junior high at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Confessions at 3 and 7 o'clock Saturday.
St Georges Church lists Rev Edward M Green Goll as Rector with St Hildas Guild meeting Thursday at 7 pm. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 8 am and a sermon with Morning Prayer at 10 45 am. Church School at 9 15 am. Sabra League meets Monday at 7 30 pm.
Calvary Lutheran informs of Sunday services including English 7 00 p m and Finnish 8 00 p m on Jan 11 and Sunday School at 10 30 a m at K R Home. Luther League meet Jan 12 at Arvo Bulli home Harvard Road Stow Mass with annual meeting and new by laws discussed. Everyone urged to attend.
Pastor Rev Norman MacLean presents January 11 schedule with church school sessions for primary junior and senior levels at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 00 Supper for fathers of junior department pupils Monday 7 00 Charles Manty discusses corporation and taxes Movies Tuesday 7 45 Men s Fraternal League Wednesday 7 00 choir rehearsal.
Glend ale church lists English service at 9 30 a m and Finnish at 7 pm Sunday Jan 11. Lutheran Brotherhood meeting Tuesday Jan 13 at 8 pm at 25 River Street hosted by John E Johnson.
The Finnish Evangelical Mission announces a mid week service led by Rev Eino J Hemalainen at 7 30 p m followed by a social hour The Coffee Table is sponsored by Mr and Mrs John J Kanneluis In the week ahead Sunday January 11 Sunday School starts at 10 00 a m with an Evening Worship at 7 30 p m
Owing to heating troubles last Sunday all services were canceled. A new boiler has been installed and services resume next Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a.m. for children to Junior age, worship at 11 a.m., and a 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 34 Brook Street. The sermon is The Wings of Man and the Wings of God.
Ranchers on the Edwards Plateau in Texas report drought effects vary by herd. Some say cattle and sheep suffer financial loss while others note high prices help offset losses. The situation remains unsettled as winter approaches.
Readable fragments show church notes for St Jude and Holy Family with service times at 8:15 and 10:30, and a Tuesday meeting at 8:30. Names Rev Michael J Burk Rev Edward F Gillig Manuel Perrault Miss Claire Austin appear as participants or officiants.
Our Lady Help Christians church lists Holy Family Sunday services from January to May with mass or novena times. Rev. Alexander J. Wilpabtor and Rev. Joseph W. Sulliv ers are mentioned along with John Kerns. Services occur at 10 30 o'clock and 5 p.m.
Sunday January 14 notes a 10 45 a m Sunday School and a 7 30 p m Gospel service urging parishioners to attend the two morning and evening sessions at the church.
Rev John E Yale leads morning worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school Classes through George Taft superintendent at 11 a m. Morning sermon by Mr Wallace and nursery provided during the service.
On religious education Sunday January 114 at 9 30 a m Union Church hosts Rev Earl K Sw Howard Nutting. Church departments meet at 10 45 morning for Kindergarten children and women at 10 45. Senior People notice a change in the schedule with evening service at 8 39 p m.
The notice lists Trinity Episcopal Church events from January 11 including an 8 a.m. service, a 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion, a 10 a.m. youth and children program, and a rector sermon titled The Hours Perish. An annual parish supper is planned for Monday and an Altar Guild meeting is set for Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at 175 road.
The Concord Sunday program lists morning services at 10:45 and evening meetings at 7:45 with reading sessions at 24 hours, plus a nursery for young children. The Sacrament sermon centers on The Lord Jesus Christ and The Holy Ghost, with Bible passages from 1 Corinthians 13 and Moses.
Allen Christoffers and Mrs Surlapatterson of Massachusetts are recovering at a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Surlapatterson are convalescing following illness while Allen Christoffers also receives care in the same facility.
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