27 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe Patter and Field competing for attention with Allen in 1929. Mentions of publicity, television fms, and Brown Rives hint at sports media coverage. Unclear details but references to longtime sports figures and broadcasts appear central.
Fragmentary notice notes a sale or event at a Carlisle store but details are unclear and names or dates are missing.
A veteran tax notice clarifies disability assessment details and eligibility for exemptions. Officials note an 8 percent assessment baseline and remind owners of applicable protections for service-connected disabilities.
A heavy downpour could not deter a driver education clinic sponsored by the Massachusetts Bonding Insurance Co and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. About 60 attendees gathered at Monument Square for testing, marking the clinic's first Concord visit organized by A Lawrence Peirson Jr.
Funeral services for Arthur Elvin Smith 63 a former Concord resident and retired salesman who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home 80 Poydras street Matta pan will be held this afternoon Born in Boston he lived in Concord before 1935 Surviving are his widow Mary Young a daughter Doris Swan of Stoughton his mother Margaret Smith of Taunton a brother Harold Smith of Utica and two sisters Harriet Rasborough Medford and Katherine Brown Taunton.
The Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians will hold an outdoor food sale and whist party at the rectory grounds 381 Main Street West Concord. Food sale begins 2 30 and whist at 3 o'clock on Saturday August 5 with many prize awards and a public invitation.
Among nine Massachusetts girls in Smith College junior year abroad are two Lincoln students. Mary Bigelow of Concord road South Lincoln and Katharine Eaton of Bedford road Lincoln will study at the Sorbonne in Paris this year as part of the group of 100 girls countrywide.
Concord Lodge of Elks met at B P.O.E. hall with Exalted Ruler Edward F. Sheehan presiding. A laid committee report was presented. The lodge will meet once monthly in July and August on the fourth Tuesday, next meeting due August 22.
Concord dog trainer Dr Vincenzo Calvaresi of Bedford earned best in show at the Holyoke Dog Show for his Maltese Pampi. Local participants from Keene Newburyport Hamilton and Plymouth were also mentioned in coverage of the event.
Rev Edward Perry Daniels of the First Parish Lexington road will preach at 9 30 Sunday in the Union Protestant service at his church. The sermon titled In This Warfare will be heard with organist Mrs Nina Ruthle Lind of West Concord Union church and soloist Miss Ruth Ann Tobin. Other participants include West Concord Union church and Trinitarian Congregational church.
Concord The Concord Lions Club held an outdoor meeting Tuesday night at Gardner W. Lawrence’s camp off Monument Street. Vice-president Charles Wear led the committee with President Osman C. Chaffee assisting. Attendees enjoyed weenies hamburgs corn galads and refreshments. The next meeting was moved from August 8 to Saturday August 5 to plan a deep sea fishing trip.
Concord Fire Department reports 114 alarms so far this year as opposed to 106 in the previous year. Firemen answered calls across the city, reflecting a rise in incidents and emergency responses during 1950.
Col Otis M Whitney announces promotions in Company H Captain Donald A Linscott Jr moves from first lieutenant to captain and First Lieutenant Maurie L Deer becomes first lieutenant Both veterans with World War I era service Linscott served three and a half years in World War II with the 10th Mountain Division and 98th Division overseas in Hawaii Saipan and Japan Deer served 34 months overseas with the American Division after Guadalcanal and was discharged as technical sergeant Both are long active in the Concord unit and have families in Lincoln and Bedford respectively.
Mr and Mrs Cecil W Gammon of Barretts Mill road observed the 28th anniversary of their marriage last Saturday July 22 Lena C Monson is Mrs Gammon s former name The couple have two daughters Iris and Greta and one son employed as care of the Rev Richard M Cameron estate in Concord
The Concord 23rd Infantry Band presents the first of two concerts at Rideout Playground Friday at 8 pm, with Harry Goodman directing. The event promises military band selections and community attendance.
The Massachusetts Council of Young Republican clubs hosts its second annual outing at Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club grounds West Concord on Saturday from 2 PM. Activities include an afternoon sports program a softball game versus Rep John Bayley's Boston team and prize awards followed by a supper led by chef Joe Denaro and a dance in the main hall Harold C Carlson chairing the event.
The 1950 DeMolay state conclave committee expects over 600 delegates advisors and visitors in Lexington and Concord on October 13 1415. The housing division plans Lexington and Concord hospitality with many visitors staying in homes of DeMolay families. Dad H Wendell Gerlach state Masonic advisor meets tonight to discuss the 24th annual conclave and a proposed Friday night ball. Patrolman Fred Nolan of the Concord Police Department returned to work last Thursday after vacation.
The notice directs male citizens to register for selective service within five days of turning 18 and after August 20 1922. Registration points include Concord Department of Veterans Services and Local Board No 23 in Waltherham, with changes in status needing updates and instructions for those abroad. Copies of the draft law are available at Concord Veterans’ Services.
West Conco Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Bluyski of Old Marlboro Road marked their 29th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a quiet celebration at home.
In Concord the talk of federalizing the National Guard and mobilizing draft boards signals possible emergencies. Residents recall World War I and Guadalcanal era service as plans surface for a civilian defense committee and price controls to curb hoarding.
Mr and Mrs John K Spring of 11 Elm Street announce the birth of their daughter Susan Krueger. Relatives listed include Alvin Sigirine of New Roch, elie New.
Construction starts on a new mid department garage in Concord area as weather cools. Marching plans show a formal headquarter move into a revamped facility, with officials confirming ongoing work and expected completion timelines.
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