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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
1
Concord Woman's Club hosts a guest night Monday at 8 pm at Scout House. Invitees include local organizations and representatives. Guest speaker is Maynard Cumings a noted American commentator from Rollins College and University of North Carolina. Event presided by Sherman Blair with light refreshments afterward.
Former Concord resident and president and general manager of the Waltham Screw Company was elected to the board of directors of the National Screw Machine Products Association at its annual meeting last Thursday in Cleveland. He also serves on the Association's Manufacturing Committee and now resides in Weston.
Concord’s Legion Band reorganized for the year with rehearsals at the State Armory. O Harry Neilson of Bedford will continue as director. The group, named The 23rd Infantry Bandsponsored by Mansfield Post, A L, Concord, plans a Patriot’s Day appearance with staff including Landini Hod commander and Gustav Jensen as secretary-treasurer.
Concord marks the 172nd anniversary of the Old North Bridge battle with a morning track meet at Emerson Playground featuring eight teams followed by an afternoon baseball game and a parade. The Veterans' Council organizes the program with James Alexander as commander.
Concord Chapter of the American Red Cross nears its 15 000 goal as drive closes March 18 with 210 solicitors and a strong effort but many pledges still outstanding. The campaign emphasizes self solicitation for those not reached and thanks volunteers including captains William Waden Henry Brooks and others across Concord Acton Center South Acton West Acton Roxford and surrounding areas.
A Concord hearing on creating a Soil Conservation District in Middlesex County drew 81 local farmers to two meetings. Commissioner Frederick E. Cole led and Dr. A. Beaumont answered questions. The vote was unanimous among attendees to form the district. The state committee is considering the request and seems likely to approve.
West Concord trader John R Kelley owner of a local trucking firm shows marked improvement after recent surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Concord and West Scouts announce a town wide paper drive next Sunday March 23. Pickup begins at 9 00. Residents should place bundles of paper cartons along the curb for collection.
A Carlisle residence owned by Mr and Mrs Edward Ellison was destroyed by fire late Monday night while the family attended a parent teacher meeting for Barbara and Gertrude. The Irving Pool family neighbors spotted the blaze and Chief Waldo Wilson directed operations. a nearby garage and shed escaped damage. the couple now stays with Ellison's brother in Carlisle.
Concord’s St. Bernard’s parish pastor Rev Michael J. Burke and Concord Knights of Columbus leader J Edward Finigan thank local groups for offering hall space after their church hall burned. Masons next door at Monument hall provided space for parish and K of C, Middlesex School donated its hall, and Maynard K of C offered venues for events.
Funeral services for Niels Jensen a longtime Lincoln resident and farmer who died last Friday were held Monday at his son Olin Jensen’s home in West Newton. In his 83rd year Jensen was active in local groups and is interred at Lincoln cemetery.
The King's Daughters gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Russell Robb located on Monument Street for their meeting.
Concord Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle warns residents to curb rubbish burning and follow the law. Chapter 41 of the General Laws requires a permit for any open fire within 50 feet of a building, with a covered container for rubbish.
Concord parish plans its annual Minstrel Show despite a sacramen hall fire. Officials arrange a new venue in Concord for this spring event to continue the tradition.
A Thursday afternoon fire destroyed the Concord parish hall, a 40 year old brick three story building near Monument hall. Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle estimated damages at 35 000 to 60 000 with water and eave damage about 200. About 40 firemen and volunteers fought the blaze for five hours. no wind hampered efforts and Rev Michael J Church stated no rebuilding statement yet.
Lions Club sponsors showing of Richard Byrd adventure film titled Adventure. Event proceeds support club activities and community projects.
Concord t tér Zummerman of Norwa laser been visiting ocal re and friends hit. visit to this town in more ice 40 years and he notes considerable changes.
The West Concord Women's Club will hold an educational meeting Friday at 2 30 PM in the West Concord Union Church vestry. President Mrs Harry Wilson will preside and Ralph McLeary Supt of Concord Public Schools will be principal speaker.
Fireman Matthew J. Cullinane Jr of 177 Commonwealth Avenue began his duties as a permanent fireman at West Concord station after appointment by Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle last Saturday.
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