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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
1
At luncheon Hubert M. presented the year’s report noting new members and one honorary member. There were three resignations during the period and ongoing efforts to strengthen the group.
The 212 Club shows drew many families and guests to a first innovation program at Rideout Playground. The committee reports high attendance and a bright, shiny half moon noted during the event.
Concord area farmers report six weeks of drought harming crops. Kenney Brothers Philip and Lawrence grow market vegetables while others like Thomas J Burke John Dalton Gus Magurn and Thomas Me struggle with water bills and late season celery and broccoli losses.
A concise note on an exhibition of drawings, praising the early works for their economy of line and noting a later phase of line refinement seen in China and Japan. A sketch of Mr. Pelee smoking above the placid Caribbean is highlighted as a simple yet evocative piece. The show runs Sundays 2 to 5 and ends Wednesday, July 13.
In a city gathering, McCarthy of Our church and Edward Daniels of First Minister joined dignitaries as judges in the reviewing stand examined proceedings. John chaired the session as officials, including key ministers, observed.
Town hearing set for Friday at 7 30 p m to act on a petition by H Theodore Behar requesting removal of a large shade tree at the corner of Baker Avenue and Main Street West. The session will consider conditions and potential alternatives to the tree removal. The notice cites police involvement and expects residents to attend.
Concord residents honor Elm anniversary for Attorney Thomas F. Garrity Jr. and Mrs Garrity. Garrity serves as town treasurer and tax collector and is a well known local figure.
Snighte of Gohannen selected to succeed George R. Lawton as grand knight. Deputy John B. Inigan named. Installation planned for September. George F. Leonard, J. Wetherbee outside guard, John J. Sheehan Jr. advocate to be appointed by the new grand knight. Rev. Michael J Burke present chaplain, Kilmartin lecturer, and Past Grand Knight Martin J. Diskin financial secretary.
The Concord Red Cross program at Walden Pond enrolls 600 children for water safety with 22 teachers and 21 junior helpers totaling 43 staff plus lifeguards led by Fred Hart. Buses depart from Concord Red Cross HQ and from Harvey Wheeler School at 10 15 AM.
Concord hosts its Fourth of July parade Monday evening in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus. Prizes are described in another column of this week’s Enterprise. The main parade marched along a route past central streets as noted by marshal Harry Nielsen. Continued on Page 4.
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