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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
2
A fragment notes heavy weekend traffic on the west bound turnpike and a suggested shakeup at West Con barracks. The piece mentions Uncle Sam and the Army in connection with a New York group and a local corner scene.
At Concord Turn bury road the collision between a car driven by John K Findly and another vehicle occurred as a light changed. Both cars sustained damage and were towed. minor injuries were reported. Fred Nolan helped police and Mara Mara, daughter of Leo Joseph Mara, celebrated her first birthday last Thursday.
The Concord Art Association showcases a single peony exhibit from July 23 to August 1 featuring Henry H. Brooks’s flower painting and two pieces by Caroline K. Buttrick. The staff critic explains peony anatomy at Concord Free Public Library, with open hours 10 to 5 weekdays and 2 to 5 Sundays, Mondays closed.
The Concord Board of Selectmen discussed granting a new storage tank for increased Baseline storage by the Gil Company. The proposal was tentatively set for study at a night meeting and is expected to be approved later.
James P. Sheehan aged 84 of Thoreau Street resumed duties at Snow's Drug Store on Monday after a two weeks vacation.
The Concord Legion Band will perform the first of three summer concerts this Friday at the Monument Square grandstand. Sponsored by the town from annual appropriations, the series continues August 8 at Rideout West Concord and concludes August 22 in Concord with Friday evening performances.
The Musketaquid Club Lions and Lionesses held a mid summer gathering at the Musketaquid Sports Club in West Concord Tuesday night with about 60 attendees. New president Dr Arthur F March Jr welcomed guests, and a board meeting was announced for July 28 at the Dairy, after supper organized by Fred Nolan and his committee.
The Concord selectmen vote to move the 200 pound U S S Concord bell from Scout Island, J. Warner's Pond, West Concord to a secure resting spot. Attending were Harold Ames, George Simms, Farnham Damon, and William R Callahan. The bell bears the 1923 inscription and is on loan to the town from the Navy until a new Concord ship is built.
Fireman Carlton Walker of the Central Fire Station on El Sinore Street is this week on vacation leaving duties temporarily covered by the department.
New York writer Mrs Ritchell visited Concord and joined the Thoreau Society executive board. She advocates acquiring the Thoreau Texas Home site and raising funds for a memorial, noting the lack of a major memorial beyond a fieldstone hut in Walden Woods.
Concord fire crews from Central Station responded to a minor blaze at the Scimone residence off Bedford street. Bushel baskets caught fire but damage was slight. It was the 158th alarm of the current year.
The Sunday sermon at the First Church of Christ Scientist centered on the topic Life. The message explored spiritual perspectives and personal reflection within the church service.
Concord resident Gerard J. Burke received an Oak Leaf Cluster to accompany his Bronze Star Medal during a Monday afternoon ceremony in Concord. Burke is a local veteran recognized for his military service and community contributions.
The Concord-The Concord company, part of the 182nd Infantry, has finished a two week training tour at Camp Edwards and will arrive home this Sunday, July 27. Under Capt. John W. Hagerty Jr the unit drilled with other units and will join Governor's Day events on Thursday.
The James J. Mans field Post No. 158 band took two prizes at last weekend’s State Convention in Bogton. They earned first place in the concert contest under director O. Harry es a. In the parade, Edward P. Kelley won second prize as best military drum major. Marlboro post won the overall contest.
Miss Francis Waite honored at Concord High School last month works this summer at a Walden pond Stand and plans to enter Boston University in the fall.
Concord resident Burke, a former U S Army major, was presented an Oak Leaf Cluster to his Bronze Star by Lieutenant James A. Crough at his home. A World War II veteran, Burke served in European and African campaigns and earned the Purple Heart after wounds in Tunisia. He later attended Ground Officers Liaison School at Key Field before returning to Europe. He is married to Anne M Burke and they have a three year old son.
Jane Callahan of Lexington road underwent a tonsillectomy at Emerson Hospital in Coan cord last week. She remains in recovery and is expected to return home in a few days.
Weekend crowds flood Walden Pond area causing long traffic lines at Route 2 and Route 126 intersections. Supt. Fred R. Hart warns parking is insufficient as up to 20 000 visitors arrive Sundays. Authorities plan safety measures with 60 000 dollars allocated for improvements and more lifeguards on duty.
Mr and Mrs Richard Loftus of 127a Main Street have moved into their new home off Main Street, marking a local residential update.
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