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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
6
The era of flashy detailing wanes as two car styles emerge. One echoes past Ford models with minimal adornment priced for average buyers, while another showcases elaborate, expensive custom work. Engineers weigh production viability to meet demand for affordable, reliable vehicles.
A fragmented excerpt discusses a conditional amendment to define line of succession if the governor dies or is vacant. It refers to how the lieutenant governor would assume power and hints at political maneuvering and calls for a clear method of procedure to avoid uncertainty.
A large field day organized by Boy Scout packs from Concord West Concord and Lincoln districts took place Saturday at Emerson Playground. Melvin M. King directed the program with judges Krist Andersen John Todd and Bernard Megin. Ribbons and prizes were awarded for multiple events including 50 yard dashes, races relay and obstacle contests featuring Cubs and their mothers and den chiefs.
Concord plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with relics from the town history and a U S S Concord tribute. The night kickoff July 3 features a twilight baseball game Lincoln versus Concord and booth openings. John A Hutchinson, commander of James Jr Mansfield Post No 158, leads with an energetic committee as bands, parade and three days of events draw residents.
Concord officials unveil a townwide parade featuring Concord Legion and seven additional bands, Navy and Marine contingents, Scouts, and civic groups. Plans include float entries from local firms, a Bedford Airport flyover, a Tudor balloon visit, and a Luncheon for Admiral Sowel with local leaders before the 3:30 p.m flagpole ceremony and fireworks each evening.
Waite Camougis Foster Inferrera Inferrerd Kakes headline a ceremony where Wing pupils earned all A grades. Honor roll includes Elizabeth Magurn O Connell Porter Putonen Scherer Walker Waitt Clahane Duggan Googins Ley Perry Peach ey Ogilvie Mayo Mace Lamonakis Susannah Flint Friedman Goodspeed Harris Petersen Smith Walden Doyle Duggan Fallon Perrin Putnam Walker Waite Woodruff Flint Jacques Keyes Patterson Seavey Chaffee Doije Virginia Matty Rowe and many others.
Frederick S. Flannery recently returned from his wedding trip and began his new duties on Monday with the Concord Oil Company.
The Concord Art Center displays Mrs Robb's needlepoint rug showing expert detail and varied floral borders. Next week Rev John Ellig Wallace will present stained glass work learned from Charles J Connick. The center open daily 10 to 5 and Sundays 2 to 5.
Local event invites residents to enroll in the U S Naval Reserve under a new training program. Commander Taylor outlines paths from apprentice seaman to chief petty officer with options for two week training cruises and continued civilian lives on inactive duty.
Concord on June 18 the Red Cross chapter reported strong local service this year with back to full strength committees. Volunteers remain active in water safety at Walden Pond Bedford Gray Ladies overseas relief and veteran support. Election of officers included John W. Putnam as chairman and Aides. The chapter plans a March fund campaign to sustain services in Concord Lincoln Acton and Boxboro.
Principal Willard H. Smith compiles a seniors list of graduates heading to colleges and hospitals. Notable names include George Thoma, Barrett Jr Burdett, Marguerite Barrett Mass Gen Hos pital, Jacqueline Colli cutt Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Edward Dee Mass Radio School, June Ford Mass General Hospital.
A naval caravan plans a one day stop in Concord this Saturday, offering an opportunity for residents to view exhibits and meet sailors. The event highlights naval outreach and community engagement with potential demonstrations and tours.
Concord St Bernard’s Church in Monument Square lists masses on Sunday June 29 at 7 8 15 and 10 30 with benediction after the 10 30 mass. Rev Michael J Burke Rev Mark P Sullivan Rev John T Gawler Mrs Juliette MacLean is organist Knights of Columbus field day set for July 3 4 5.
Rev W F Shaughnessy pastor and Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate list masses at 7 830 and 10 80 with novena at 5 followed by benediction Knights of Columbus field day set for July 3 4 5 on the church notice board.
Walden Street Trinity Congregational Church holds a union service on Sunday June 29 with First Parish. Pastor John E. Wallace will preach at 9 30 oclock and Robert J Vervey serves as organist.
West Concord union church on Main Street announces summer services led by Rev Earl Sweatland and organist Nina Lind. A summer union schedule with First Parish in Concord and Trinitarian Congregational Church runs June 22 to August 31 with alternating locations and times.
Concord hosts a July 4 parade by Knights of Columbus with historic relics from the A3.8.S. Concord. General Chairman George Lawson announces the event over the same route, rain or shine, with a 1:30 p.m. broadcast. Naval veterans should meet at the Minute-Man area at 1:45 p.m. Captain Fred Belmont will organize participants.
Concord couple Mr and Mrs Charles H Paine announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to Stanwood Knowles Bolton Jr. at First Parish Unitarian Church with Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiating. The bride, a Massachusetts School of Art graduate, and the groom, Middlesex School alumnus and MIT student, plan a home in Concord after a Maine honeymoon.
Concord Elks Lodge held a regular meeting Tuesday at the B P Hall on Main Street. Exalted ruler Leon J Moreau presided as Flag Day ritual was performed and past exalted rulers participated. The article notes future meetings will be monthly during July and August. Concord and West Concord firemen responded to 162 alarms, up from last year.
Sunday service and day school at 1 p.m. with an evening meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the church edifice. Christian Science lesson-sermon for June 29 discusses cleansing, the lope dead, and Matthew 10 8 themes. Includes health with Scriptures and Mind cures.
The report notes trust in religious instruction at the Reformatory led by Mr Cushing D D with Supt Johns as sponsor. Archbishop delivered a timely sermon followed by several priests and clergy including Shaughnessy Lady Help of Catholic Institution Rev Jolivan curate and Rev O Bri Chocquette with Rev Condon assisting.
Veteran events resume with a two week regular routine. From then on the schedule runs on Thursdays from 4 to 9 30 p m during the summer months.
Mr and Mrs Polson of Concol L W announce a new antique shop at the Mills Dam area in Concord. The venture, tied to their slogan Early Concord, features items over 30 years old and a variety of antiques while inviting public attendance at the shop near the cord Music Comps.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a wedding event with mentions of a former figure, a church, and a gun incident. Details are unclear but imply a social couple’s union connected to a local institution.
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