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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
4
Representative Knutson argues for across the board income tax reductions while Minnesota officials push to preserve environmental costs and government spending. He says new revenue sources may be needed if tax cuts are pursued, stressing the burden on citizens and the need to avoid broad tax increases.
A fragmented excerpt outlines unrest in the publishing industry over dependence on large publishers. The text hints at dispute between small presses and major houses, touching on printing access, buying policy, and potential discrimination in distribution.
Stuart Allen spoke at the Concord Rotary Club meeting at the Colonial on January 16. Boyd presided, with President Thomas organizing the luncheon and B C Conant taking over the glue bulletin duties in place of Charles W Allen.
John and Peter Mandrioli, fresh from the Marines and Navy, take charge of their father Mandrioli’s store in West Concord. They install faster service and new display layouts eager to carry on the business and bring newer ideas from veterans. Their father Mr Mandriolo welcomes the change and credits cooperation between generations.
The Concord Pomona Grange will hold its regular semi monthly meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at Peter Bulkeley Hall. Last Monday members attended the Bedford Grange event and Maynard installation exercises of Middlesex Pomona.
Local residents are noted for military leave and discharge dates. Joseph H McKenna Jr on weekend pass from the U S Coast Guard in Groton is home with his parents. Pfc George T Barrett Jr returns from Germany to Fort Dix and will be discharged February 6. Community church events include square dancing, sermons at Middlesex School and First Parish Unitarian Church. Reverend Edward Perry Daniels, minister at First Parish Unitarian, died recently.
Concord lodge A. F. and A. M. held two degree sessions at Masonic Hall last Friday and Monday under Concord officers led by Worshipful Master A. Robert MacLeod Jr. Plans were announced for a ladies night at the hall on January 24 with dinner and entertainment following.
The Board of Registrars announced registration events ahead of the town election. February 4 at Harvey Wheeler School from 7 to 9 P M and February 12 at the Town House from 12 noon to 10 P M. Voters may also register any time at the town clerk's office between 9 and 5.
The history recounts the Concord Red Cross chapter with CHaps and branch officers and cafeés listed. A prospectus with an application blank was mailed to the chapter’s members. bias may be had at the chamber.
Fragmentary text describes an event at Herronville Bernard's church on a Wednesday with an end prize distribution. Names mentioned include Mudgett and Mrs Fg, but details are unclear.
Emerson Hospital plans a regional fundraising drive led by Harold Goodwin to support capacity expansion. Aiming to boost services for towns including Maynard Acton Stow Carlisle Lexington Sudbury Boxboro and surrounding communities the drive seeks broad local support with a canvas date and organized committee ready to recruit volunteers.
Mrs John H Kimball introduced a slide show at the Concord Woman's Club meeting held last Monday afternoon at the Trinitarian Congregational Church parish house. The event featured Mrs Kimball narrating pictures she took herself, highlighting scenes of beauty and sunning common Taker with artistic skill.
The Cancape Department of Veteran's Services issues a reminder to veterans about Feins. The message emphasizes available benefits and how to contact the office for assistance.
The description outlines a 26 by 24 foot house with a front living room and side entry. It lists two downstairs bedrooms 8 by 4 and 8 by 10, a 6 by 6 bathroom with modern facilities, a 10 by 10 kitchenette, and an upstairs area not yet developed into two beds. An electric range and cabinets are noted.
Services for the week of January 19 in South Sudbury list Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 11 00 with Frederick J Duplissey speaking Junior C E at 3 00 and Senior C E at 6 30 in the vestry All young people are invited Choir rehearsal January 22 at John Hall’s home under Mrs Charles Presby Melody Night January 20 at the vestry Mrs Presby directing Recreational Committee and Woman’s Association meet January 18 in the vestry All invited to attend with friends
Rev Herbert F Fulton will lead Sunday worship with special choir selections. The sermon topic will be Our New Patterns. Church school convenes at the usual hour after the service.
Worship service Sunday at 10 45 a m with church school at 9 30 a m Mrs Delancey Hunter is superintendent Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m and all are welcome to attend.
The Congregational Diversalist South Acton church lists Gordon A. Crook as minister Harold A. Rriam as music director Miss Mary Lothrop as organist. Services begin 10 45 a m with nursery school for mothers and children during the period. Oh school 9 45 Teenage fellowship at 7 30 p m on first and third Sundays with weekday recreation on even weeks. All services at the Congregational building.
Mrs Rodney E Pratt of Commonwealth Avenue West Concord teaches a weekly Acton Junior High School girls course with 20 hours total. Many locals ski on nearby slopes with Groton Ashby Marlboro and out‑of‑town options popular. Concord areas Bell Hills and Punkatasset noted as best.
The report lists church events including the Most Blessed Sacrament after noon, Junior Choir at 7 PM, and Polish and religion instruction for children by Felician Sisters on Saturday morning at 9:30. Confessions Saturday at 3 PM, evening service at 7, weekday Masses at 8 with a 7:30 AM exception.
A local event features a 2:30 pm social hour at a single table sponsored by Stabell, Lena Ayikoski, and Ina Korpi. A 3 pm installation and church service follow with congregational union and local pastors. A 4:30 pm ladies’ serve a supper and at 7:00 pm Rev Fino Hamalainen leads the service.
Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Nor e J with Merriam L Jones directing the choir. Sunday school convenes at 9 38 and 10 45 with classes for all ages. Choir and fellowship events planned in the chapel with a midweek rehearsal on Wednesday at 7 09.
A fragmented church notice lists worship at 9 30 a.m. and Finnish service at 7 p.m. Choir practice at 5 30 p.m. on Sunday. Meetings planned for Jan 20 21 with midweek service at a private home and English language group at Summit Street.
St George's Church announces Rev E Goll rector Gordon 8 priice curate Sunday 9 30 church school 10 45 church school for primary and kindergarten 40 45 morning prayer and sermon Saturday parish meeting for adult members only at 5 30 p m.
A Sunday worship service was held at the Methodist Church with the choir leading hymns. The event welcomed parishioners of all ages and featured prayer, scripture reading, and a brief sermon by the minister.
An unclear excerpt discusses Sunday lessons and Mary Baker Eddy text influence. It references divine energy sustained by the Principle of God and includes phrases about food and clothing from biblical sayings. The fragment mentions Jesus statements about life and sustenance and a connective idea to divine provision.
The readable fragment references a parish parade or school event involving students from fifth to second grade and a sermon element. Specific names, dates, or locations are not provided in the readable text.
The fragment notes church events with Rev Swear preaching morning services and Mass schedules at St Bernard’s Catholic Church. It references Rev Jael J purse and Mrs Juliette Macy in a partial notice for Sunday services and a court mention.
Congregation notices list a Rev. Me officiating Sunday service at 9 30 AM with all ages present. Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Thursday January 3 union meeting at 3 PM with Rev. presiding.
Notes indicate a vestry meeting and a card party hosted by the Women’s Society with a start time of 2 30 pm and plans for proceeds.
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