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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
10
A fragmented report describes college fashioning a large variety of sports and courses at Westbrook Junior College. It notes conferences with college reps expanding student knowledge and lists summer job options from cruise ships to hotels and camps, with emphasis on athletics, arts, and crafts.
The column lists local Scout Troops 33 and 49 with Scout masters Dunton and West, inviting members to attend the federal inspection of the Waltham company next week. It also notes Thursday night sessions of a community group and weekly Novena services at Lady Help Christians parish led by Rev. Alexander J. sealing.
Concord signals year of polio danger as Mayo repeats 1950 campaign call. Dr Randolph Piper urged Mayo to rally support for March of Dimes defenses, noting 1949 epidemic breadth and future uncertain attacks on the illness.
Fort Worth police officers C. R. Williams and J. J. Murphy, pursuing a vehicle on a curve, hit loose gravel and careened into a curb causing a break in their stop. The incident highlights dangers officers face during traffic enforcement.
A detailed schedule for Concord area groups and schools lists Rotary Club meetings at Howard Johnsons and Colonial Inn Mosketquad Club Odd Fellows Hall and Harvey Wheeler School events. Activities include Girl Scout clothing sale Brooks School fundraiser and Boy Scout meetings. Public voter registration at Harvey Wheeler School runs 7 to 9 pm with local civic sessions also noted.
Concord announces Miss Ann Bemis daughter of Mr and Mrs Alan C Bemis of Nashawtue Road has set June 24 to wed Frank A Day III of Newton A reception will follow at the bride’s home The couple’s engagement and plans were shared amid social notices in the Concord area last season
A crowded town update notes upcoming caucus dates February 7th and March 6th with elections March 13th, amid retirements in the Board of Health and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery commissions. Details include officer turnover, town meetings at the State Armory, and local civic events such as sportsmen’s meetings and charity drives.
A & P Service for Homemakers suggests Potatoes au Gratin as a tasty energy-building dish. The recipe uses 1.5 pounds small potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, black olives, grated cheese, milk and butter baked in a greased dish for about 30 minutes.
William A Hagerty and wife Helen R Demn Hagerty will note their tenth wedding anniversary this week. The couple lived on West Concord and were married at ward's church by George F Mulcahy. Mr Hagerty served in the National Guard and is now a head official in the local Ref club and Knights of West Concord.
A notice invites the public to attend a sale at West Concord Company. The event details indicate a scheduled date and venue for the auction and related proceedings.
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