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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
8
Local Concord residents discuss upcoming graduation exercises and seniors from area schools. The piece mentions athletes, civic events, fireworks restrictions, and planned auctions at West Concord Union Church, along with references to local institutions and community activities.
The Willow Pond Kitchen opens in the Lexington road area with Mr. and Mrs. Rosy, former residents of arlisle, as proprietors. Mabel Foreier and Louise Pierce of Concord report hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. A separate item notes Fate Swings and Misses as Mrs. Frank Campbell is bitten by a swing at a fair, with injuries from a railway crossing incident.
The origin of Fathers Day is traced to independent observances in various states with services in churches and other ways. The third Sunday in June emerged as the common date after early proposals. Mrs. John Brice Dodg of Spokane, Washington, is credited with the first suggestion, and the inaugural celebration occurred in June 1910 in Spokane.
Concord manager Norman it son, of the Concord company, told R Morin of the Exeter staff that the recent sale in the area grossed over 2000 for the action on each bed. The sale occurred on the twelfth at Main Street and Eerie Pike near the junction.
The text lists officers who took oaths of office on a date in 1947 1947 in Middlesex including President Samuel s Vice President Thomas Toda Clerk Alice D Anderson and other named officials Pliny Jewell Jr Julian W Ballou Webster Blanchard and Horace F Tuttle Among signatories are R Howe Woodcord and Stedr fl Buttrick with the clerk noted as Alice D Anderson
Miss Na a K Fitch, professor of economics in Calm New York City, notes women face limited opportunities as they seek careers beyond meat and grease supply. A local dealer reports high fat usage with up to 48 units per section and a general scarcity of supplies, reflecting conditions that were common a decade ago and impacting household cooking and industry.
The Sea Scout Bridge of Honor for Sachem Council ships will be held aboard the U S Navy aircraft carrier at the Lewtown Navy Yard. The Navy backs one annual ceremony for ships in the region and seeks Senior Scouts for the event.
The notice indicates refreshments will be served during the term, with a formal event allowing civilian attire for the occasion. A charge will be collected for this affair.
Mr and Mrs Char Dee traveled from their wedding in Concord to Canada last week while floods trapped them in northern England. The couple faced the flood danger during their journey and were reunited with family in the undertaking with his father.
Apalachicola Florida resident Sylv Parantine misidentified a war surplus submarine he tried to pull into his net. The vessel and gear were removed by authorities after the unusual incident.
The Sachem Council holds its 26th annual business meeting to nominate officers and consider candidates for leadership roles. Key participants include Bik Gounell and John a coer Brett, with members voting on officer selections.
Norman Oklahoma notes quote by film star and University of Oklahoma alumnus Van Heflin advising against coming to age with a preconceived plan. The remark hints at themes of fear and resilience while reflecting Heflin's practical view on life and career.
Mrs. Buttrick loaned her painting Cape Ann to the Concord Art Center for Exhibit of the Week. The work depicts a quiet coastal cove with blue sea and dunes, showing her sensitive eye for natural beauty and skilled perspective in a pleasing, competent manner.
Blind veterans in Bath compete in a charity bowl event at the local center. Participants test skills and endurance in a community gathering supporting veteran services.
An old text describes maximizing yield by pruning to a single stem tomato plant. Set plants with eight to twelve inches between, nurture a tall strong stem, and remove side shoots early. Tie the main stem to supporting stakes, then manage roots and soil for sturdy growth and earlier fruit.
Readers learn that a range of bulbs including summerhybrids gladiolus cousins and tiger flowers can enrich borders and provide cut flowers. Newer varieties multiply quickly with a few bulbs yielding a strong stock next year. Peruvian daffodil Ismena calathina and the summer hyacinth create bright focal points for gardens.
A partial readable fragment discusses a Foley quarter, a Ra vertivre reference, and a note about collecting new articles. It hints at concordea and patie but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable names.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief note about a heldup man with unclear actions and possible injuries. Names, places, and precise details are unreadable, offering minimal context for a solid summary.
Fragmentary notes show a Concord attendee connected to a Compania enterprise. The text mentions a proprietor and a claim context with references to a Ramon,Es, and a possible English error making details unclear.
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