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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
10
A choppy column recalls a harsh season, mentions a blizzard of 1888, and notes Concord officials urging drivers to keep cars clear after snow. It cites parking meters debates, school relocation talk, and a depot clock question, with references to local debates and upcoming events.
The piece urges Americans to donate garden seed to Europe to combat hunger after poor harvests. It promotes two pound ASPA Official Open Seed Association assortments packed for export and prepaid delivery, with varieties set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and notes charitable groups can ensure delivery to those in need.
Gen. Gerow, former Fifth Corps and Fifteenth Army commander, will take command of the Second Army with headquarters at Fort Meade Maryland on January 15. The Second Army, one of six field armies in the continental United States, defends a region including Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. The 43rd Winged Victory Infantry Division of the National Guard in Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont is noted as the second National ...
The National Guard reports 43rd division under Yieth F. Craiier Speee completes duty in the P fic Theater. Colonel Bata B. oe of Mankato leads medical staff and dietitians. Climate conditions drive equipment and clothing development to endure sub zero weather and intense signaling duties.
Harry Woodhead of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp in San Diego announces that Convair has used Payroll Savings to buy U.S. Savings Bonds since 1942. He says participation remains high during and after the war and calls it a valuable permanent part of the industrial relations program.
A weekly listing shows community gatherings in Concord from Monday to Thursday. Meetings include the Concord Board of Trade supper 6:45 p m at Howard Johnson Restaurant Troop 33 West Concord Boy Scouts 7 p m Harvey Wheeler School Selectmen 7 30 p m Town House Company H drill 8 p m State Armory Willow Rebekah Lodge West Concord 8 p m Tuesday features Troop 43 Our Lady s Rectory 7 p m P H meeting Peter Bulkeley School 8 p m Wednesday lists Mohawk Seca Scouts 7 30 p m and nightschool library 7 30 p m plus K of C Sons of Italy Elks 8 p m and voter registration 7 9 p m Thursday includes Concord Rotary lunch 12 15 p m at Howard Johnson and West Concord VA Club 2 30 p m at Union Church
The Maynard bowling standings show totals and high strings. Totals include 568, 571, 577 for a 1716 series, with high strings by Tutto 120 and W. Boyce 122. Other totals noted are 69, 524, 543, 1636, and 596 with a 1714 total for Gruber and Bianca, based on the readable OCR fragment.
Local members of the Boston Market Gardeners Association attended the annual banquet at Cary Memorial Hall Lexington. Walter Hopkins Reading presided as president, Arthur DeVinto Lexington was chairman, and two Concord men served on the committee Philip Kenney and Frank Palumbo. An entertainment program followed as the society plans the next annual meeting at the State Armory.
The old apple orchard has moved west as Washington yields to the trend. About 40 percent of the national apple crop now grows in western states, signaling a major shift in production.
Readable fragments describe a community gathering at a garden site in Concord with participants from nearby towns. Attendees mention storm disruptions and excitement over the sporting events and varied activities. Typed notes reference Brook and a training plan for upcoming February 7 events at the garden venue.
About 400 Concord supporters gather at the State Armory next Saturday night to honor Coach Bernie Megin and the 1947 Concord High varsity team. Torn by a scoreless tie at Lexington, the 1946 winning streak reached 18 games. Supper served at 6:30 with remarks by Leon J. Moreau and speakers Denny Meyers and Buff Donelli.
Acton resident Jack Onislow, veteran of 38 years in organized baseball and former White Sox scout, named manager of the Memphis Club of the Southern Association for the season. He began as a catcher in 1909 with Dallas and later played for Detroit and New York, then scouted for the White Sox in 1946 and helped place high school star Fred Wasiluk in the majors in 1947.
Fragmentary report notes a Friday night contest where Mamnard Fac must win to stay in the race. It mentions a Tuesday tilt against Milford on their court and a February 6 trip by Lawsonites to Northbridge to face Marlboro after Marlboro's first setback.
Middlesex and Dedham Greenough blanked Middlesex 0 to 0 in a Concord hockey game Saturday afternoon. The Witmnet's scored thrice in each of the first two periods and added another in the finale. Spares listed include Dietrich Scott E. Bliss Stimpson. Middlesex players named Hamane Nichols Bradley Dunster Horween.
The Concord Recreation Commission announces a meeting on the ninth to discuss upcoming year plans. Town residents are invited to attend and participate in the discussion of local recreation programs and facilities.
The report notes Bersons were arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and required to post a $100 collateral bond, replacing the prior $50. The United States produced a certain amount of flaxseed previously.
Concord defeats Groton 55 to 52 in Nash ley League action. Joe leads with points while Jimmy and Bob add double figure support for the locals.
Concord Not, high school game notes show Rose High leading Middlesex B League in 1945 46 season. Ponders, locals had one loss in a row. Concett plays Rose High next Friday in a brief series update.
John will eat telne Gymnasium last week. Dick Ryan led his team with 20 points while the opponents trailed. Maitzhitso tallied 15 points to help secure the win in a tight contest.
Fragmented OCR notes describe people visiting the slopes at Jericho Hill in Mat Valley and Ay Golf area. Mentions of out of town visitors and a Sunday event with interest in skiing and local popular spots.
A garbled note from South Hadley Mass reports fines related to service rates. Readable elements mention a long fine in the town, with limited context about the affected period or authority.
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