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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
13
Fragmentary notes show references to a Fingold and E Kelly in a county Republican meeting at Lenox. Mentions life sentences for offenders and a Brink’s robbery prosecution. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete names.
A surprise dinner party and shower were held at the 1775 House in Lexington for Miss Margaret O Sullivan of Lowell by the girl employees at the Massachusetts Reformatory where she works. Guests came from Concord Lowell Lincoln Boston and Lexington. she will marry James Rivard of Lowell on May 7.
The piece notes the Brink's robbery as a major headline event, calling it “the most brazen crime in our history. There are 2,796 known languages in the world.”
About 125 dairy farmers from Concord and surrounding towns attend the Middlesex County Selective Breeding Association annual meeting and banquet at Carlisle Town Hall. John Robinson presides as new directors are elected and officials discuss artificial breeding uptake and new research developments for dairy cattle improvement.
The Disabled American Veterans returned a Marlboro Massachusetts man’s lost keys via an Idento-Tag, a key-ring tag tied to their license plate replica system. The DAV processes over 100,000 tag orders yearly and reports $19 million in last year’s veterans benefits.
Concord announces two voter registration sessions in town. The first is Thursday February 2 at Harvey Wheeler School West Concord from 7 to 9 p.m. The second is Tuesday February 7 at the Selectmen's Office Town House from noon to 10 p.m. Eligible voters may also register at the town clerk's office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Boston reports John T. Griffin of Newton announcing annual Aviation Scholarships totaling over 2000 for Massachusetts high school seniors. Essays on "My Future as an Aviation Technician" must be endorsed by the school and submitted by April 15 with winners announced around June 1. East Coast Aero Tech awards include a 1000 tuition scholarship, a 500 and a 250 scholarship plus a gold aviation award.
Delbert Jones, 21, broke a leg while aiding others and did not receive any reward. A young woman slipped 55 feet during an incident. a watch was not recovered. A master clock in the Grand Coulee control room regulates Pacific Northwest time.
Weekend crashes left three people injured in Hudson and Boylston. Thomas Jagling, 38, from Manning Street, suffered head lacerations and possible hip fracture after a sideswipe and hit and run in Boylston. Benjamin Gruber and wife, of Maynard, were cut and bruised when their car overturned on Gospel Hill and then released after treatment. Mrs Gruber had a brain concussion but was reported in good condition.
Brooks School hosts a clothing sale Saturday January 28 at the Girl Scout House Concord starting 9 a.m. Clean used and some new items for the family will be offered at low prices. Sellers bring items January 27 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and receive 60 percent of the price. unsold articles or receipts must be picked up the sale day afternoon.
Raycliffe Morrill principal of Concord high school spoke at the West Concord Woman's Club meeting at Union church. He compared current high school systems with those of 25 years ago and tea was served after the talk.
Concord High School hosted Phil Saltman and his pupils for a musical assembly. Students enjoyed acts by Bill Flood Judy Wiles Estelle Mitchell a talented young pianist and a bebop inspired pianist. Saltman shared his musical journey with a piano solo using Melody in F to illustrate growth and artistry.
James W Powers, a Concord native and local realtor, is endorsed by James S Maguire of West Concord. The letter praises Powers honesty integrity and sense of responsibility from his high school days through his Newsdealer career and as a family man. Voters urged to elect Powers for fairness and Concord interests.
In Memphis a boy at a church collection grabbed a dollar from a passerby. His mother slapped his wrist and guided him to return the bill and deposit a coin he held tight.
Marie C. Wall leads local enlistment efforts as the Army begins accepting 1950 recruits in Savannah Georgia. She is featured as a standout signer for the program.
A health column explains influenza origins, transmission, symptoms, and treatment from World War I to modern vaccines. It notes that the 1918 epidemic killed many mainly through pneumonia, urges bed rest and medical care, and mentions vaccines offering temporary protection as a preventive measure.
Mr and Mrs Martin O Shaughnessy of St Paul Minnesota formerly of Boston announce the birth of their second child a daughter born January 12 Mrs Frances M Callahan of West Concord is the former Mrs Callahan Grandparents are Mrs Daniel J Callahan of Elm Street Westland and Mrs Martin O Shaughnessy of Brighton
Concord youths join Organized Submarine Division 18 of the U S Naval Reserve Boston. Stephen Jarvis Derby 20 and Joseph John Davidson Jr 17 report for weekly drills and two week submarine training cruises earning pay and potential rate advancement.
Concord Tufts dean of men Dr Nils Y Wessel will be principal speaker at the 28th Scout Banquet during Scout Week Saturday evening February 11. A catered dinner will be served with Cub Scout and Explorer air pageantry on display. The Beaver Award will honor a Sachem Council Scouter for outstanding service.
Boston man Andrew J. Palermo who recovers 5000 cars yearly for finance company asks police to help locate his own vehicle after it vanishes from a parking space. The case underscores pace of the auto recovery business in the city.
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