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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
10
A survey notes rising employment prospects as orders rebound in the fine cotton and worsted textile sectors and the shoe industry. Plastics production also improves, signaling broader economic upticks after years of high school graduates and other workers seeking jobs.
The piece lauds naval and marine veterans urged by Command Sheehan to support the Naval Reserve program. It notes plans for summer cruises during vacations and mentions the V F organization collaborating to maximize the armed forces training effort and benefits for veterans.
The text notes the use of all forces to push for passage of a bill authorizing universal military training, indicating a strong, multi-faceted advocacy effort aimed at Congress or the relevant legislature.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Brooks of 337 Main Street celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary with a surprise party at Richard Browns Middle Street home. Attendees came from Concord Waltham Malden and Maynard. They have one daughter and one son.
The report notes that approximately 38 mammal species are represented in Wyoming. It highlights the state’s rich biodiversity and underscores the variety of habitats supporting native mammals across Wyoming.
Concord July brings heavy electrical storms and many homeowners protect valuable trees near houses. Bartlett Tree Expert Co. notes lightning rods and cabling guard both trees and homes, with two grounded rods and mesh cable from crown to soil.
Eva Marie Bourquin and Audrey Robinson join a six week summer French program at Northampton School for Girls. The course emphasizes spoken French through games and activities for students from local families.
Concord Evangelical Free Church Lang street prepares a Vacation Bible School for July 21 27 daily 1 30 to 4 30 with buses provided Lois Abrahamsen and Helen Andersen from Trinity Seminary Annéapolis Minnesota direct the school and bus routes run Andersen service West Concord Lane Brook Road Parker Street Straw berry Hill Barretts Mill to Barretts Mill Road site adults and children will participate
Cambridge Massachusetts January reports confirm Middlesex County Sheriff Joseph M. McElroy aged 55 died at his home on Thorndike Street after a long illness. He had served as sheriff since 1934 and was a World War I veteran and prominent state public official.
A sheet of text notes that total energy going into an electric lamp becomes visible light while most energy is converted into heat, indicating the efficiency and conversion of electrical energy to light and heat.
A new fire truck, recently delivered, will be transferred from the Central Station to the West Concord Station. The vehicle is equipped with up-to-date modern firefighting equipment.
West Concord residents Mr and Mrs Nelson formerly Marguzzo at 48 Conant Street observe their first wedding anniversary on Sunday July 20 in a quiet celebration. Mr Nelson is a World War II veteran. Hire a veteran.
Concord two Concord men employed by the Boston and Maine railroad along with two from South Acton and one from Maynard were injured when a sectionmen’s car propelled by gasoline exploded off the track near Tower road crossing South Lincoln. Two were killed, about 10 injured, and all but one killed instantly were taken to Waltham Hospital.
Concord reports five year old Ann Marie Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs David Laurence Nelson of Bedford street celebrated her fifth birthday on Tuesday this week. Her younger sister Elizabeth celebrated her first birthday on July 22 in the same household.
Albert Hanlon Jr. of Lincoln, a Concord High School student and Navy veteran, was found guilty of reckless flying over White Pond on July 6th. Judge Pierre Northrup presided as Frank Sweeney of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission presented the case, noting crowded bathers that day. Hanlon, a World War II veteran, had been attached to Bedford Airport and had pleaded not guilty.
Garden members held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs Danforth W Barnes Hill road with Mrs Danforth W Comins Jr assisting. After a brief business session a program followed and the August meeting was announced as a visit to Marine with members asked to bring lunches. Mrs Gehan B Proctor of Marblehead Neck will serve dessert and coffee.
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