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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
4
Abridged memories of Sophie Tucker and Maur Chevalier show mid life performers still draw bravos in London theaters. Jolson returns inspiring audiences as old tunes rise again. Ghosts in court provoke legal questions about hauntings and libel in England.
An Army officer in Australis tried to hunt a kangaroo with a Negro driver. They sped across plains at breakneck speed but could not catch the animal, and the driver concluded the chase after noting the critter had not put its front feet down.
A father questions if Jones was seen with his daughter. He recalls issuing an injunction against seeing her, the daughter confirms, and mentions an appeal to a higher court while the mother agrees.
A northerner asks a mountain townsman about health and notices. the local undertaker’s funeral procession is explained as starvation death. The exchange highlights the tongue in cheek tone of rural lore and the paradox of perceived health versus tragedy.
Uncle Eb White was honored at a party celebrating his 100th birthday. Most guests were excited, but Seth Higgins, aged 99, grumbled he cannot see what the fuss is about as Eb has merely grown older and outpaced him by a year.
The Thoreau Society seeks quick responses and small loans toward buying a local home. The Pratt heirs will hold the house until August 15, with 30 percent ownership until funds are raised. Gifts or subscriptions are to be acknowledged and held in trust for savings, with officers Raymond Adams Ruth Wheeler and Walter Harding coordinating appeals.
A display of watercolors by Homer Martin and other noted illustrators highlights Concord's golden age. Works include a Ralph Waldo Emerson house view published in Scribner's February 1879, with another piece Walden Pond possibly unshown. The Concord Art Association offers free daily viewing except Mondays, 10 to 5, Sundays 2 to 5.
A playful caption-like note imagines a baby chick inside an electric incubator peering around as unhatched eggs remain. The chick muses it may be an only child while a humorous aside implies the mother has blown a fuse.
Dialogue captures a test of a potent brew with casual oddity. One speaker asks if it was tested and mentions pouring a portion into an ash tray. The other cites difficulty locating the ash. The fragment hints at a bizarre chemistry or prank turning the case into a curious note.
A teacher asks for the chief use of cowhide and a daydreaming boy, Jimmy, raises his hand to say it is used to hold the cow together. The quip yields a light moment in class.
William Fitelson, a renowned New York theatrical attorney, recounts a case where an examining lawyer probes a defendant’s truthfulness through a former neighbor. The witness notes the defendant often lies yet implies a private honesty when his hogs are fed, needing someone else to feed them.
Mrs Helen H Cook wife of Stuart W Cook of 8 Devens Street left last weekend with her young son David Whitney Cook to visit relatives in Australia. She is a war bride who has lived in Concord since pebbled Won tetone ype 'onne. Mr Cook accompanied them as far as California.
Massachusetts VFW drives state wide collection to aid Gil Dodds the top miler to the Olympics. Ralph Colson a leading track enthusiast backs the effort with $900 pledged of $1200 goal. Concord Post Commander Charles coordinates local contributions of two dollars per post.
A renewed call to reassemble the West Concord Improvement Association urged residents to attend a public meeting. The group, active since 1920s with projects from train stops to the Christmas tree site, seeks to revive programs and future development. Notable figures include Elizabeth Connell Harold Chase Kennan Damon and others.
Whitney and Tompkins file papers as they seek state office. Tompkins chaired Concord School Committee for years before joining the Governor’s Council, while Whitney seeks reelection after being elected two years ago over Perley Dyar Case. The pair previously filled a vacancy caused by Frank Brooks’ death.
Like Tompkins Whitney has held posts in office and served in the state legislature before active duty. He also served as an aide to Gov Robert F Bradford for two years and remains active in Republican ranks. Donald B Falvey Jr Belmont man files for the Democratic nomination in the 3rd Councilor District. Voters may see primaries September 14 with two registration sessions August 23 at Town House from noon to 10 pm. The biennial election is November 2, a presidential election year.
St. Boyd of 35, a prominent local member of the Boston ite Board, was elected vice-chairman in charge of publicity. The note hints that Genuine Panama hats are not produced in Panama but elsewhere.
First Parish Church hosts Rev. Dana McLean of Arlington Street Church Boston to preach Sunday morning July 25 at 11 o clock. All are cordially invited to attend the service.
Sunday services at 9 30 A M will be held during the summer months Rev Owen Thomas will conduct services in Dr William Wolf absence Church school will be closed until fall
Fragmentary parish notices list Holyday Masses at 6 30 and 8 a m and a midnight service. daily Mass at 7 30 a m. first Friday observance and the ninth mass at 7 30 a m in ST ANN'S PARISH Wayland Sudbury noted in partial text.
Henry E. Leech leads morning worship at 9 30 with the Lord's Supper to be administered. A special hymn and story service at 7 that evening is in charge of Youth Fellowship. The public is invited.
Congregational Church South Sudbury announces Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with Rev Ralph Etutad Based D D pastor and Rev John Dixon Copp M A B D minister to young people. Dr Bayes delivers sermon and sextet provides music. On June 13 Mr and Mrs Clifford Nelson presented infant Yvonne Marie for baptism with sponsors Mr and Mrs Harold McMutry.
Stow First Parish Church Unitarian hosts a Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. Union Evangelical offers a Sunday morning service at 10:45 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Christian Endeavor for Young People meets at 6:45 p.m. Rev. James V. Miller serves as minister.
Bedford Rev. Richard G. Sechrist and Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb lead a 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. service at the Church of Christ with Rev Laurence L. Bathar of Cambridge presiding. Leila M. Blake attends morning service at 10 a.m. in Cambridge First Presbyterian.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor with residence 154 Great Road Bedford directs masses at 7 00 9 15 and 5 00 p m with Benediction followings. Mrs William E Brennans name appears in the notice.
North Carolina man H Howard of atte, North Carolina was confined to bed at home and removed to hospital on Tuesday in July where x rays were taken and showed he sustained a fracture.
On July 18 Union services will be held at the Congregational Church at 10 45 A M with the Rev Norman MacLean as guest preacher. Former parishioners will be glad to welcome him as visiting minister. On July 25 another former pastor Rev William A L Boicourt will conduct the morning worship service.
Rev Eino Vehanen announces July 22 vestry meeting at 7 30 pm with guest pastor Kukkonen of Superior Wisconsin. July 25 worship at 9 30 am features a Finnish opening sermon.
Rev D Edward O Bryan pastor Rev Thomas W Moriarty assistant Parish mass daily at 7 am Confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 amesite Lake Boone chapel masses 9 15 10 20 each Sunday Miraculous Medal novena services Tuesday 7 30 pm On next Sunday the children of the parish will receive Holy Communion at the 8 30 Mass.
Rev Eino J Hemalainen pastor leads devotion at 7 30 p m Thursday July 22 sponsored by Mr W A Twombly with coffee table event details included.
Rev. Anthony Hurasky announces July services with Great Vespers on Saturday at 6 p m and High Liturgy on Sunday at 10 a m Also High Vespers on Tuesday at 6 p m and St Vianni Hoty Ditargy items listed for July 27 28 though text is partially garbled.
Rev Gordon S Price will celebrate the Holy Communion service at St George's Episcopal Church Sunday at 10 40 with Ted Maynard assisting as announced in church notices.
The Methodist Church announces July services led by Pastor Henry E. Léech. Congregation activities include a morning service at 10 40 and events at the church. Details reflect standard worship schedules for the month.
Sunday masses at 6 and 10 oclock with weekday masses at 8 A M Confessions on Saturday at 3 and 7. The annual mid summer dance occurs in the church hall this Saturday evening. The annual picnic with eleven prizes will be held Sunday afternoon.
The Stow VFW Post and Auxiliary vote to hold only one meeting every four months replacing the second Tuesday schedule. They plan a lawn party and a jointly sponsored band concert at Stow Lower Common on Friday evening July 30.
Mrs Simon Urgatis of Great Road received a sword on Saturday following the death of her sister Hanazleit of Uniontown Conn. A funeral is planned for Monday. Thomas and Conen taste of Provincetown have been visiting the Woodheads on Y Road.
Partial OCR lists sermons and services for Trinity and St. Anne's churches. Rev Bradford preaches Sunday at 8 00 and 10 39. Holy St. Anne's offers 9 30 a m service and sermon by the rector of Trinity Gj EpI Rev Bradford.
Evansville church announces July services with Rev Gunnar A leading Sunday worship and midweek prayer. A Friday July 23 youth event features a speaker from the angelism Fellowship for high school teens.
The service centers on the Bible verse truth and divine guidance. The sermon theme stresses honesty and faithful living through scripture from Deuteronomy and related passages.
Fragmentary report lists S10 Miss Jessie road, Tu weeks vacation at South Hero Camp. Mentions Maynard party, Stowner, Robert Patters TM, Robert Laurie, Henry Patterson and Ar. Further details unclear as text incomplete.
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