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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
3
Community notes reveal a planned Dig pa area event in Lolumpus parade on a holiday with emblems from Concord. A June 29 Brimsnare committee aims to erect a new identity for West Concord after a commission voted to chop down and rework features.
A local notice states a public sale and a meeting to be held in Concord this coming Saturday at 3 oclock. Sponsored by West Concord officials, the event will feature antiques and various wares for sale. Holdridge is listed as committee chairman with details provided for the Walden Royal regular gathering at the Masonic hall.
Concord high track star Muscato honored at the Italian American Charitable Society Father and Sons Sports Night in Boston. He received the windh trophy as outstanding Italo American student athlete after finishing his Concord career despite losing the New England 440 title to Irving Howe.
Concord observed Flag Day with mild turnout as Concord Lodge of Hixs and veterans groups held outdoor events and a dinner after weather cleared. William M. Cutler chaired the program while Léon J. Moreau and others were noted in the day’s ceremonies.
Concord board of selectmen announces July and August hours with the office closed Saturdays. Regular meetings move to the first and third Mondays instead of weekly sessions.
Tomato and pepper plants offered for sale at three dozen beauty stock. Tomato plants 30 cents per dozen and pepper plants 25 cents per dozen. Located at 3 First Street Maynard.
Concord announces the annual British Pilgrimage by the British Naval and Military Era Association of Massachusetts. The program begins at 2:45 PM at the State Armory, includes a parade through main streets, and honors two British veterans who died on April 19, 1775, with Bedford and Lexington hosting the observances. Local veterans groups are expected to assist.
Concord Veterans Housing Committee gains support as selectmen sign a lease for two Thoreau Street houses beside the Jacobson home. With this grant 12 of the planned 20 GI veterans houses will proceed, starting soon.
Concord announces a water safety program with Mrs. John J. Palton acting chairwoman during Mrs. Henry Seton's absence. Training staff includes instructors from Lincoln and Concord, with junior life savers aiding. Registration at Red Cross HQ on Stow Street or Walden Pond on June 3 to start beginners classes for adults and older youths.
Concord town officials signed a ten year lease with Concord Boy Scout Sponsor Inc for the Hugh Cargill barn on Walden street. The rental was approved at the last town meeting and the Scouts plan renovation to create suitable meeting quarters for their functions.
A church fair under St Josephs parish of South Lincoln will be held Saturday afternoon June 28 from 12 noon to 6 p m. Co chairmen are Paul L Norton and Mrs Edward H Ladd Jr Rev Thomas Conlon pastor is honorary chairman.
Archbishop Richard James Cushing will administer the sacrament of confirmation at the Massachusetts Reformatory next Tuesday at 2 o clock. A class of 47 men will be confirmed, the third such ceremony in 18 months, with Archbishop Cushing and priests William F. Sy and Joseph W. Sullivan assisting.
Forteen Codding son of Mr and Mrs John W Codding Jr leaves for Moisson France to join the World Jamboree of Boy Scouts. About 30000 Scouts from many countries will attend with Codding the first Sachem Council boy to receive this honor. He is an Eagle Scout and a lineman on Concord High School football team.
A rabies vaccination clinic is set for Friday at the Road Department Garage on Everett Street and Saturday at the West Concord Fire Station. Hours are 3 30 to 5 p m both days and Concord regulations require all dogs to be vaccinated.
Mrs George Murphy of Taft Avenue welcomed a baby girl this week after a stay at the Matlho Hospital. The newborn weighs in at a healthy amount, and Mr Murphy works as a pressman at the father's printing establishment on Martin Street.
Classified note offers a truck described as excellent body and motor with dual wheels. Contact Concord at telephone 104 or Acton at 505 in the evenings.
Margaret Cresson signed copies of Journey Into Fame at the Concord Arts Association opening. The book profiles sculptor Daniel Chester French, whose works like the Minute Man and Lincoln shrine are shown mainly in photographs. Other featured items include early works from Concord.
Concord will be presented with relics from the U S S Concord for its Fourth of July celebration. The Navy confirmed in a letter to the Concord Board of Selectmen that items include the ship bell plaque history picture battle ensign punch bowl ladle and Minute Man statuette. A large Navy delegation will join the parade as the town hosts its biggest celebration in years.
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