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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show a heat wave discussion tied to political mobilization with references to G O P figures Ike Taft and Republican registration drives. Mentions of a Town House gathering at 2:30 and a Bastille Day note hint at local civic activity and Friday luncheon tours.
Lind organist Welyn Cole of May B Nylen minister will be in charge The Aq Service will be at and the public is me.
An Emblem Club chapter in West Concord invites members to a planned sale event. The notice mentions a committee with Mrs. [name] overseeing publicity and club activities. The fragment hints at preparations and a cordial invitation to join the fundraiser.
Hospital in Concord reports Charles S. Robin is seriously ill after a court bridge incident. Neighbors respond with concern for his condition and ask for support for the family during this difficult time.
At the West Concord reformatory a quiet week passed with inmates allowed visitors and regular meals while Commissioner Grossman probes the July 1 disturbance. Thirty eight detained inmates may stay locked up until the investigation concludes as Attorney General Kelly plans related inquiries.
Concord resident George P. Grant 56 died suddenly from a heart attack at a Norwell home where he had worked as a caretaker. WWI veteran he served in France and belonged to James J. Mansfield Post 158. Rites planned Friday at Joseph Dee & Son funeral home and St Bernard’s Church.
Alma Goodnoe of Eaton Rapids aged 80 completed repainting and wallpapering her home by herself, demonstrating remarkable independence and determination.
About 150 admirers of Henry David Thoreau gathered at Concord First Parish church for the National Thoreau Society annual meeting. Dr Raymond Adams presided. speakers included Prof Willard Thorp of Princeton and Dr Adams. An afternoon of Thoreau music followed. a late evening program featured Roland W Robbins. Officers were re elected: President Dr Adams, Vice President Mrs Wheeler, Secretary Walter Harding, Treasurer, and directors Wallace B Conant and Edwin Way Teale.
Concord Lions Club schedules a Tuesday cookout at 6 30 p m with site to be announced by President Lawrence S Kendall. A board meeting with Vice President Leonard E Rae revealed new committees for the coming year.
Concord residents Mr and Mrs Henry S Thompson Jr announce the birth of their third child and second daughter Mary Sargent Thompson born July 13 at Richardson Baye Boston Grandparents Mrs Henry S Thompson Concord and Mrs Frank Bagdon Bridgeport Connecticut are noted
Concord and West Concord firemen conduct summer drills this week. West Concord unit met Tuesday night under Capt. James Doht of Arlington and Fire Chief Harry Tuttle, with a session planned at Central Station at 7 o'clock tonight.
Concord playgrounds enter their third week at Rideout and Emerson fields and at Thoreau School with games events and trips arranged by instructors. Staff include editor Joe Chase and reporters Tom Diskin Joan LeSage Karen Diskin and others. Miss Meloon leads group 4 to 6 with coloring and games while Miss Paine heads group 7 to 10 with softball. Jane Gill directs older girls in softball and tennis as junior boys travel to Lexington where scores were 13 to 12 after Nancy Duggan pitched for the locals.
Mrs Hermon L Field of Brunswick Maine announces the engagement of their daughter Charlotte R Field to Phillip P Damon son of Mr and Mrs Winslow J Damon of West Concord He is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology student completing Bowdoin College BA requirements as of the class of 1953 He belongs to Alpha Tau Omega at Bowdoin An October wedding is planned.
Concord hosts pre wedding events for Deborah Wiggin and Braley Cameron leading to a Saturday ceremony at the Village church in Annisquam. A Friday picnic noon hosted by Mrs. Brooks Stevens Mrs. Frederick H. Lovejoy and Mrs. Alden French. The bridegroom to be is son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander A. Cameron of 71 Main Street. A bridal dinner Friday night and Saturday lunch are planned by friends.
Route 2A speed rules issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles apply to Concord and Lexington. The notice outlines motor vehicle speed limits and enforcement intent for the corridor.
West Concord notes two residents birthday anniversaries this Saturday. Ernest B. Miner 89 of 184 Commonwealth Avenue and George W. Parsons 92 of 148 Commonwealth Avenue. Miner, Nova Scotia native, long time Concord resident, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last month with six daughters and many grandchildren. Parsons, born in South Groton now Ayer, retired reformatory officer who worked in shoemaking at the local institution, observed the occasion quietly while caring for his ill wife.
Concord Rotary hears from Voigt of Lowell reed who recently returned from a two month tour of the south and west. Voigt was installed as vice president by Past President Alden R. Wheeler. Today’s luncheon under President Robert D. Parks previews an August 14 assembly.
Thoreau School children prepared hobo packs and hosted a hobo picnic on Friday despite threatening weather. 41 attendees enjoyed fruit punch from Mrs. George Egleston and plans for leather projects with the West Concord Shoe Store next week.
Concords Company H M N G will hold a regular drill tonight at 8 o clock at the State Armory LT Maurice L Dee commanding officer will be in charge The company is still able to sign local recruits who wish to volunteer The annual two week encampment is planned for next month
Probation Officer Donald Wilson of Concord District Court is on annual vacation. Attorney John J. Sheehan of Concord will serve in his stead.
Brig Gen Otis M Whitney of Elm Street and G Sherman Blair Jr of Everett Street issued statements to the Enterprise after the convention. They said the party is united behind Ike with Taft supporters pledging loyalty and many hoping for a party clean sweep in November.
Lincoln buys a new item for 600 dollars while a machine intended for reuse is valued high. In town, police chief is vigilant as Miss Winifred Rogers on Sandy Pond Road is assigned to the Lincoln office during Postmaster Ira DeVeau’s vacation.
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