12 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a parade and celebration at a Carlisle venue near Katz Klub and the St Mission site. Mentions Fr Toomey Monument hall Ed Flaherty and June festival events including a Wherry Festival in an auditorium on a Saturday in early June.
The Concord Minute-Man committee led by George A. Parsons visits Naval Air Station Squantum to honor volunteers for the Naval Reserve in the Boston area. Capt. O. P. Smoot hosts a tour of aviation history and training aids, followed by dinner at the Officers Club. Members include Wentworth Prentice, Benjamin F. Rice, and others from Acton Carlisle Concord.
Members of the Lions and Masons were set to attend a program at the Corinthian Lodge. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening June 17 at 6 30 at the Howard Johnson Restaurant with the program to be announced.
West Fest Concordatory Officer and Mrs Gan F McNally of 12 Elm Place plan a quiet 25th wedding anniversary this week with dinner. The couple were married at St. Wierd Church Hudson by Rev John Mullen. They have two daughters Elizabeth a Regis College graduate and Ann a Concord High student, and a son William Jr a Boston College freshman.
Concord's Ancient Free and Accepted Masons celebrated 150 years of Corinthian Lodge with a reception at Masonic Hall led by Grand Master Samuel Wragg of Massachusetts. He spoke on the lodge history from 1797 as read by Will A. Charles, with remarks by dignitaries and music by William Davis Tuttle.
A Middlesex County Extension Service club agent appeared as guest speaker with a group of 4-H members after a New England Farm Hour program. The segment aired yesterday on WBZ radio.
Ruler Le on J. Moreat of the Concert Lodge of Elks announces the winner of the Charity Fundedeavor a season ticket to the Boston Red Sex games won by Margaret Dee of Lexington.
The Evangelical Free Church pastor Rev Harry P Qodland of Longstreet resigns effective in the fall after serving since 1940. During his tenure Concord church saw progress with the Home and Foreign Missionary budget rising three and a half times.
Concord resident G Sherman Blair of 1 Everett Street was elected president of Sachem Council Inc Scouts of America at last night’s annual meeting at Arlington headquarters. Blair succeeds Erald Sawyer and will start duties immediately.
A 1937 high school class reunion included spouses with guests. After dinner a program featured a moment of silence for Angelo Mascariello and George S. Simpson, fallen in service. Faculty present included Miss Ger and Enos E. Held with Principal Soakan and Mrs Fran. Committee members listed. Each graduate shared life experiences since graduation.
Concord Lodge of Elks joins local veterans groups for Flag Day exercises with a monster clambake at Muskettaquid Sportsmen's Club West Concord starting 12 noon Saturday. Exalted Ruler J Moreau invites public. nine historic flags carried by scouts feature in ceremonies with Liberty Bell reconstructions. Proceeds benefit local veterans organizations.
Noted birthday at his residence as a longtime grocery store owner in Gencords. The observance marks a quiet milestone with family and neighbors honoring the occasion.
At the State Armory in Concord 101 seniors from the 1947 class received diplomas and awards in a largely attended ceremony. Rev. Michael J. Ahearn, S.J., of Weston College, spoke on Youth in an Atomic Age. Principal Willard H. Pioneer presided. diplomas were presented by Mrs. Winslow J. Damon.
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