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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
10
The Army adopts the slogan Make it a Million as part of a four week recruiting push. First Service Command urges reaching one million Regular Army volunteers by July 1 1946 with over two hundred thousand still needed. Encouragement cites education civilian career benefits and Girl Bill of Rights though draft legislation affects timing and enlistment incentives end June 1946.
Rudolph King of motor vehicles says the number of vehicles registered in the state will break all records this year. On April 30 there were 853 206 vehicles registered versus 902 41 registered during all of 1945, indicating a higher total than last year.
John Bruce Dodd conceived Fathers Day on his father’s birthday June 5 1910 and drafted a petition for a national observance. Inspired by Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart he drew in Spokane ministers alliance and the YMCA to set aside a day honoring fathers.
Columbus Ohio reports the prison tag shop will manufacture 4 500 000 license tags next year using 1200 tons of steel 8000 gallons of background enamel paint and 600 gallons of numeral paint in a state effort.
Boston Mutual Life reports 42 percent rise in new policies in first four months of 1946, with an 81 percent gain in the New England Ordinary Department. Total in force surpasses 142 million dollars, up over 5 million since January 1 1946, and government bonds exceed 20 million, about 80 percent of investments. The company has paid policyholders over 43 million to date and serves one policy for every 17 residents in its operating territory.
A reader and an old fortune finder prompt suggests decoding a weekly star message by converting birth period letters to alphabet letters. The text mixes December and January references with a numeric clue and a random $678 snippet to hint at a playful puzzle.
Massachusetts cities and towns report 1946 property tax rises with 155 increases 13 reductions and 23 unchanged from last year the average rate 34.65 up 3.22 from 1945. Also notes aviation growth plans in Boston area airport projections and housing and industry data.
Atlantic City hosts the 37th Rotary Convention with about 16 000 Rotarians and families from 50 countries. Richard C Hedke of Detroit Michigan was elected president for 1946 47 with a slate of six additional directors from the United States and Canada. The gathering showcased the international reach of Rotary with delegates representing 5800 clubs and 275 000 members across 72 countries. The five day event emphasized Rotary s international unity and contributions to the organization s progress. The next convention is set for June in Francisco California.
Six month old Dalmatian puppy named Jerry has become the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department mascot. The puppy has begun his duties as a firehouse mascot and already fulfills a veteran role in the station.
The text notes a transition to the present form as ordered by the State Legislature. It mentions Richard M M Johnson as vice president of the pays Shion fort cemetery in Frankfort Kentucky.
Community column from Concord highlights high school athletes like Warren Baxter and other students, local events, club meetings, and upcoming parades. Mentions Elks dance, Legion history, PMA conference, politics in primaries, and plans for Memorial Day activities in Concord.
Miss Barbara Hawks daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed ward Hawks of Musketa quid road married Theodore Parker Harding at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev Charles Russell Peck officiated and a reception followed. The couple will reside in Cambridge.
Mrs Annie Saunders aged 58 died with burial in Concord cemetery. Formerly of M4 Concord, services held with attendance of family and friends.
A detailed enumeration of fire alarm districts and street corners within Concord and surrounding areas. The list includes landmarks such as Monument Street, Barrett's Mill Roads, Bedford Street near Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Road, Hawthorne Lane, Old Bedford Corner, Devis Court, Elm Street, Emerson School, Welden Street, Musketaquid, Nashaway, Sudbury Roads, Cambridge Turnpike, Sandy, Fitchburg, Williams Road, Crescent, Hosmer Roads, Barrett's Mill, Strawberry Hill, Lowell and Westford, Sudbury and Garfield Roads, Main Street, Academy Lane, Coolidge Road, and various cross streets and intersections.
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