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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
1
Disjointed OCR notes discuss Navy Yard, parking, business drive and mayoral candidates. Mentions tax rates rising to historic highs in Concord, with references to town meetings and unofficial moves impacting local governance and campaigns.
The page lists names of cast and crew for a play titled Rivals including Dorothy Caiger Ames Robinson and Mr Bivens as assistants. Charles Yeremian and Mary Hartnett handle business matters. A future motion is planned for next Sunday at 2 PM at the meat hall under St Bernard's CYO with movies coordinated by the same group.
Concord Red Cross Motor Corps calls for at least a dozen new volunteer drivers to ensure transportation in disasters clinics and hospitals and to aid veterans and Gray Ladies. Peters, motor corps chair, and Mrs. Girt Walker, service chair, urge women to volunteer.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Chittenden Smith of Concord was held Tuesday at the First Parish Meeting House with the Perry Daniels of the church officiating. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. She was born in Cleveland and lived in Concord 22 years, descendant of Col. James Barrett. Survived by husband W. Smith, two daughters at Concord Academy, a sister in Concord, and her father in West Newton. She served as secretary of the Concord Girl Scouts and belonged to several local groups, including the Woman's Club and Antiquarian Society, and served with the Grey Ladies during the war.
Rep Harold Tompkins, of Lowell Road, owned a prize bantam cockerel nicknamed Paul Revere that won in early rounds of the 89th Boston Poultry Show. The bird was allegedly stolen by a steward before final judging. it was recovered after Boston police and the Express Company traced the disappearance. Tompkins planned to attend a Pittsburgh poultry show next week.
Daughters of the American Revolution raise funds for a 90 foot stone Tower of Honor at Valley Forge Memorial Park. The project aims to honor Revolutionary War patriots and World War I and II service members with a three series Roll of Honor and father son sections. Over $50,000 had been raised by last September.
Concord postmaster John R. McManus announces his candidacy for the town school committee at the upcoming caucus next Wednesday. Rep. Harold Tompkins, longtime chair of the committee, declines another bid this year. McManus, Concord born and Holy Cross alum, has 20 years teaching at the Massachusetts Reformatory.
Concord lodge invites members and guests to Visitation Night at the BPOE hall Tuesday January 28 at 8 o clock Exalted Ruler Williams will welcome state speakers discussing the Elks National Foundation and plans for the 1947 season.
Concord residents are urged to cooperate with a nationwide drive led by Gene chairman Charles F Mayo of 28 Middle Street. Mayo notes 1946 saw 25 000 cases nationwide the worst in years and costs for infantile care far exceed local collections. Coin boxes and envelopes are placed in Concord and West Concord for donations.
The card outlines rink rules and flow for Emerson Playground with hockey and skating periods. It notes no sticks during free skating, advance scheduling with Willard Smith at Concord High, and that approved hockey takes precedence. Weekday and weekend times for free skating, high school and general hockey are listed with posted notices.
The Concord Rod and Gun Club holds its monthly meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Veterans Building. Members are urged to attend in good attendance.
The Concord Woman's Club holds its semi monthly meeting at 3 PM Monday January 27 at the parish house of the Trinitarian Congregational church. Mrs G Sherman Blair will preside and Miss Edith West of the Middlesex Extension Service will speak on Food. A tea will follow.
The State Council of Young Republican Clubs will visit Concord during the first week of February. The event will feature Republican activities and a guest speaker to be presented at Howard Johnson's restaurant.
On January 26 at the 11 o clock service Trinity Church will consecrate a new alms basin in memory of Reubin Clifford Pratt born 1875 died 1945. Pratt long served as a vestryman and lay leader, with the piece crafted by Arts Crafts in Boston and funded by the Vestry Church Aid Society and the Altar Guild.
West Concord residents will attend the Annursnac Grange installation of officers at Odd Fellows hall next Monday January 27 at 8 PM. Deputy Ernest Hunt and his suite will perform the installation. the slate of officers will be installed and refreshments will be provided.
Concord town notes the Citizen’s Caucus at the Veterans building with Officers potential nominees for the 1947 Town election. Nominations include selectman and school committee vacancies. Several candidates from West Concord are mentioned, with key offices listed such as town clerk, assessor, treasurer, and road commissioner.
Daniel J. O'Brien of Lowell Road was removed from his home to Emerson Hospital where he is confined by illness.
Anson W. Krick led 300 solicitors in a town wide call for the Emerson Hospital Building Fund saying the campaign is the largest yet and urging gifts big and small. Harold Cabot outlined the plan to expand hospital facilities, stressing sacrifices now to benefit future generations and urging participation from every community.
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