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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
4
The war department warned against use of go-betweens in handling plans to return 310,000 war dead and graves. Floyd L Parks said a letter to a master general would reveal proposals, while the Concord Veteran Committee schedules a housing meeting Friday at 8 in the Building.
Governor Tobin approved creation of a Massachusetts National Guard with 27 134 men, up 16 000 from pre war levels, funded by the Federal Government. Three units were designated the 182nd Infantry 212th Field Artillery and 211th Coast Artillery to preserve historic corps names from World Wars I and II.
Mr and Mrs Everett H Davidson of South Lincoln departed for a visit to Sheepshead Bay with friends. John Robinson of Concord served as usher at the wedding of Miss Barbara Clark and Jack West London held last Saturday at Waban. The First Church of Christ Scientist Lowell Road preached a lesson sermon on God last Sunday.
The Savings Bank Life Insurance Council reports a record quarterly issue in Massachusetts with about 285 million dollars in force, up from 260 million last year. William B. Snow Jr. was elected council president, with Joseph Farr Perry and others taking key posts as officers and advisory members. Clarice Plantz spoke on growth and expansion of over the counter life insurance at the dinner.
Mrs Hume, chairman of Bedford-Mrs Charles 5S. Hume, Burlington Road, named hospitalization chairman for the Mass Department Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. With Civil War veterans dwindling the Auxiliary now assists veterans of other wars and visits hospitals monthly including Bedford Veterans Hospital. Donations of cigarettes, smoking supplies or money to buy them are welcome.
Inmates at the West Concord Massachusetts Reformatory enjoyed a holiday last Thursday with a Fourth of July celebration. A baseball game against Lexington Town Team and special recreational facilities complemented visiting hours.
18 month old Malcolm Caldwell son of Fireman Malcolm Caldwell of 73 Commonwealth Avenue fell from a second story screen to a concrete sidewalk last Thursday on a holiday. He was rushed to Emerson Hospital where X rays showed no broken bones and only a slight knee bruise.
President Truman authorized the Civil Service Commission to certify veterans for probational appointments to fill vacancies and to displace non eligible appointees. Examinations may be reopened for 10 point veteran preference. Federal openings listed include post office jobs in Concord and Boston such as clerk carrier general auto mechanic garage man driver mail handler control operator and carpenter's helper.
Mrs Edward M Pickman of Dudley road was named chairman of the Greater Community Fund drive for 1947 in Bedford. The appointment was announced by Charles S Hume president of the Bedford Community Council. The campaign runs tentative dates November 7 to 27.
Concord St Bernard's CYO nine defeated St Marys Pinehurst 10 to 6 at St Marys Diamond last Sunday afternoon. The win strengthens its league position with strong batting and solid defense.
Bedford David Kelley of Shawsheen is honored with the Bronze Star Medal for WWII service with the 3rd Infantry Division in Europe. The decoration was presented at his home before family and friends after aiding victory bonds and stamps campaigns.
The Thoreau Society will host its annual meeting in Concord at First Parish on Saturday July 13. Dr Walter Prichard Eaton of Yale speaks about drama and Thoreau Sundays. Roland Wells Robbins unveils the Walden Hut foundation and excavated relics with site plans. The organization, with international membership, is led by Dr Raymond Adams. Public welcome at 10:30 a.m. continuing through the day.
Anthony Hunt-Hamilton Post 221 convened at the Town Hall with strong turnout. A nominating committee was formed to present a 1947 officer slate at the next meeting. Plans include a summer outing and a block dance with date to be announced. The new Church of Christ pastor was introduced and a new member joined. Refreshments were served.
West Concord Town Team fell to sixth in the league after a 12-2 defeat by Groton at Rideout Playground. The locals, 8-12, were outhit 13-6 with Groton totaling a homer and a triple. Georgie Fenton started on the mound. Jimmy Condon replaced him as Groton continued the assault.
Concord sergeant Donald O Neill now with the U S Army Air Corps is stationed in France on duty. While in service he married a girl from Ohio and could not attend his sister's wedding in Concord on June 30.
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