07 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
1
A fragmented OCR passage references veterans, Ralph Mee, Leary, and Beaudoin amid mentions of CYO basketball, St Ber memes, West Concord, and the "Old North" line. It evokes a community narrative with Mile markers like 4:01 p m and the "Minute-Man" motif, mixed with names such as Ann Prescott and Bulkeley school.
Rev. Walter A. Quinlan, 59, pastor of St. Bernard's in Concord, died at his rectory after a long illness from an operation last September. Funeral set for Thursday at St. Bernard's. Archbishop Cushing of Boston expected to attend. He served at multiple parishes before coming to Concord in 1940.
The Concord Lions club announces a March 2 program at 8 15 p m at the Veterans Building featuring Alton Hai Blackington creator of Yankee Yarns in support of the high school scholarship fund Tickets are available from club and committee members including Rothwell N MacRae and Roger F Conant The Lions postpone their next meeting to March 26 due to Blackingtons visit.
Malcolm Thompson, a U S Navy lieutenant, received his discharge at the First Naval District and is now visiting his mother Mrs Henry S Thompson at Fairhaven Hill. He is the brother of Henry S Thompson Jr who served overseas with the U S Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Van diver M Kennedy of 8 Potter Street marked their fifth wedding anniversary this past week. The pair were married in Hawaii where Mr Kennedy formerly worked and currently live with Mrs Kennedy's parents, Mr and Mrs John Mullen in Concord. Mr Kennedy previously lived in West Concord before their Hawaii trip and their return last fall.
Concord officials and the firemen moved to resolve a calendar conflict between the postponed town meeting and the annual firemen’s bell. The bell will now be held Wednesday April 24 at Veterans Building after a Tuesday night meeting.
Walter Kowalczyk, 22, an inmate at the Massachusetts Reformatory, escaped from a cowbarn near Acton Tuesday afternoon and was recaptured six hours later by reformatory officer James Lyons and state police near the Acton line. He had been serving six to eight years for burglary and nighttime entering. The escape prompted extra guards and police from Concord Acton and surrounding towns.
A long established firm seeks a capable man aged over 30 to represent exclusive lines in Maynard and nearby. The role mirrors an insurance approach but offers a tangible product. Auto required. Apply to Box Y2 Marlboro Enterprise.
Concord Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill will confirm 15 candidates at Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord next Sunday March 10 at 4 pm. The rector Rev Charles Russell Peck will present the class after weeks of instruction. Mrs Thomas W McGrath organizes the musical program with parents and friends invited.
Mr and Mrs Harry E Burk of 1 Davis court celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on Saturday March 2 They were married in East Boston in March 1924 and have resided in Concord for 15 years Mr Burk works at the local gas office They have two children Mildred a local employee and George who recently left the U S Army after 28 months of service including overseas duty in Europe
An overflow crowd in Concord forces postponement of the annual town meeting. Only 650 admitted to the Veterans Building, with many more outside due to fire safety limits, as officials debate postponement and budget items while considering alternate venues.
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