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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
4
A 1915 breakthrough connected U S cities by telephone, showcasing rapid progress in long distance communications. The milestone emphasized national reach, signaling growing integration of American networks and daily life.
The article notes rising world food production with large gains in rice and grains, suggesting better meals for American families next year. It also covers the State Department's Five Year Plan to promote international trade, reduce barriers, and support a global peace through an International Trade Organization, including public hearings in early spring. Alaska apples cost a dollar, and humor about trousers and heroes closes the piece.
Memory Lane in Concord notes the death of Mrs F W Holland on Main Street after long illness. Mrs H H Buttrick is elected president of Ladies Charitable. George Davis and Harry Hodgdon face Judge Keyes on liquor nuisance charges. fined $100 each and appealed. Richard F Barrett re-elected president treasurer of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance. George W Hopkins installed regent of Musketaquid Council Royal Arcanum. Charles G Kent inducted as vice regent. Military ball by Com Baa I features Major Charles K Sadana’s marksmanship.
Mary Flavin elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of James J. Mansfield Post. Lyle Hatch, a Civil War veteran, dies at 82. L Nashe installed president and Mathias Andreasen vice president of the Sons of Nor K of C. William G. Ryan chairs a meeting. Hudson defeats Concord 66 to 37 in basketball as Jack Kelley plays. Company H scores 60 versus All Collegians with Kelley netting 32. Masons plan a State Armory ball with Howard B. Daniels chairing and Elmer L. Joslin and Duncan G. Chapman assisting
Mrs Elsie E Rose installed worthy patron and Austin D MacRae is installed worthy patron at Hawthorne Lodge U S Company H. prepares for Washington to participate in inauguration of President Roosevelt. Sixty men depart under Capt William A Hagerty with John C Dolah as guest. Mrs Edith M Bailey installed as president of Ladies Auxiliary of Ralph P Hosmer Camp. Mrs Annie E Hawley Derby observes 96th birthday. Services held for Mrs Clara M Loring and for George R Shaw. Engagements announced for Miss Agnes Mullen and Donald Sloan and for Miss Martin Lillian Ammold and Frank M Hansen.
Mrs Elizabeth D Reid installed as worthy patron of Eastern Star and Edwin Hansen as worthy patron. Isabelle Taillacq dies at 74. Silas Bean heads the Concord Female Charitable Society. Hosmer Jr returns from Hawaii and cites Pearl Harbor bombing. West Concord Girl Scouts lose rifle match to West Concord Boy Scouts under John Kennedy. Norma Sweetland and Henry Damontach shoot 81. Egbert Montague Jr elected deacon of West Concord Union Church to fill late father’s vacancy.
George E. Erickson of Barretts Mill Road attended a 4 H clubs meeting in Burlington. James F. Hanley of Belknap Street is in the Marine Hospital Brighton after a back injury flare up. Lif e sermon at First Church Christ Scientist Lowell Road. March of Dimes drives underway in Concord and West Concord with coin boxes in stores. Couples Club hosted a dance at the First Parish vestry and more square dances planned at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Fred T. Boyd recovering from a broken arm from a skating accident. Middle improvement soc... Bienes in the Wind.
Mrs Henry W Parker and Mr Parker of 15 Everett Street announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Lewisé Parker to Pvt William M Nickerson US Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs F Merton Nickerson of 64 Bedford Street Concord Pvt Nickerson is stationed at Cales eune where he trains with the Marines after enlisting upon graduation from Concord High School in June last year
Krist Anderson of 485 Main Street announces his candidacy for selectman in the upcoming election. A local businessman, he is well known in West Concord.
West Concord resident George A Bauer of 25 Pleasant Street announces his candidacy for selectman. A ten year town resident, he served five years on the Finance board and is superintendent of the Allen Chair corporation.
Weekly community notices list meetings and social events in Concord. Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club annual meeting and supper at Howard Johnsons. IOOF and Willow groups hold lodge events. St Bernard's parish libre and CY G meeting at Monument Hall. Corinthian Lodge Ladies Night at Masonie Dermiote. film at Monument Hall. Garden Club and Junior League gathering. Perore Woman's Club parish house. Lions Club board meeting. Walden Royal Arch Chapter at Masonic Temple. multiple lodge and club sessions busy through Monday and Tuesday with dinners, meetings, and civic activities.
T Mott Shaw outlined modernization plans to enlarge Emerson Hospital to 79 beds while using existing buildings. The project aims for coordinated services, improved efficiency, and future expansion. The effort involves 31 towns and has raised over $208,500 toward a $465,000 goal.
St Casimir's parish hosts a social audience in the church hall on Saturday February 15 with music by Jane Stepanik and her radio orchestra. The committee plans special arrangements for the event.
Frederick J. Duplissey oversees Sunday worship at 11 with a sermon on Divine Therapy. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor plan installation of officers at 6 30. Melody club meets January 27 at 3 15 led by Mrs Presley. choir rehearsal January 29 at 8. Senior Endeavor social January 25 at 7 30 with fun and fellowship.
The Sudbury Massachusetts church will include the newly organized Junior Choir in worship with new vestments. The Pastor will preach on "Fighting for the Faith" and Church School classes meet in the vestry after worship. Mr and Mrs G H Thompson thank all for arranging their Fiftieth Anniversary reception and the lovely gift.
Concord St Bernard's parish to hold another whist party at lower Monument hall next Wednesday evening January 29 at 8 15 o clock with public invited. Parties will be held each Wednesday through February 2 and next week's event will be run by parishioners from the Sedépy Hollow area.
The Bafta club of the Church of Christ met in the vestry on Tuesday evening. Rev William E Mack filled in with an informal talk on India due to the guest speaker's absence. A Gentlemen's Night with a Beterttinie party was planned for February 11. Mrs William V Collins and Mrs Earl S Atwood were named co chairs of the supper committee. A food and rummage sale was slated for April. Refreshments were served by Mrs Basil MacLeod and Mrs David Edwards.
The Concord high school freshman class held a banquet in the cafeteria with 100 students present. John S. Tombeno chaired the event which included motion pictures and dancing afterward.
Dorothea K. Harrison from Middlesex County Extension Service spoke on the early farm hour program at a Boston radio station yesterday.
The West Concord Musketat and Sportsmen's Club meets tonight at 7 at Howard Johnson's restaurant for the annual meeting and officer election. Robert D. Parks will oversee supper and President Turner Kelley will preside. Committees for the coming year will be named.
The Maynard church lists Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday School after the 9 o clock Mass. Benediction at 3 in the afternoon. Wednesday religious instruction at 8 pm for high and junior high students. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7. Polish and religion instruction by Pelician Sisters Saturday at 18 00. Confessions Saturday 3 pm and 7 pm. Young Mens Club meets 2:15 Saturday. Weekday Masses at 8 except Wednesday 7:30.
ISH EVANGELICAL MISSION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH announces a mid week service Thursday January 28 at 7 30 pm with social hour and coffee sponsored by John Lawnola Rev Eiie J Rameldillen pastor. Saturday January 31 Rev Vainio Sun elin of West Barnstable returns from Finland for a talk at 7 30 pm Sunday January 26 Sunday school at 10 am and evening worship at 7 36 pm.
Arvo H. Niskahen serves as pastor. A Boy Scout Troop meeting is set for Thursday at 7 20. Finnish word service at 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 45. Junior choir at 4 30, senior choir at 5 30, English service at 7. Luther League meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the vestry.
Union Congregational Church announces Sunday services on January 26 with morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Norman C MacLean and choir directed by Harold Merriam Miss Marion Jones at organ. Church school and Pilgrim Fellowship meetings follow with guest speaker Wendell Raynor. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 00. Congregational Ministers meeting January 27 at Maynard. Pantry Walk and Entertainment planned for January 31.
The Massachusetts church led by Rev. Herbert F. Fulton invites worshipers to Sunday services featuring a large choir and the sermon Fighting for the Faith. Church School meets at 9 30 a m and choir rehearsal is Wednesday evening. The 1946 Mortgage Drive raised $3 000 for debt reduction and gratitude is extended to all participants.
Sunday services include Sunday school and menial meeting at the church from 12 to 4 p m with holidays observed. The lesson centers on Truth and a sermon titled The Subject for Sunday. Bible passages referenced include James and Hebrews with reflections on the word as living and powerful and its piercing effect.
Trinity Chu Elm Street lists Rev Bradford leading Sunday worship with 8 a.m. communion and 11 a.m. sermon, plus 9:15 a.m. services for upper to eighth grade and a nursery, noting consecration of basins at the 110.
Morning worship led by Rev Bett KE and Rev Nina Lind at 4045 o'clock with Mrs Waldo MacWillial presiding. Children will meet for the service. A sermon will follow the session.
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