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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
2
Richard F. Mahoney of West street married Elinor M. Mahoney in a ceremony conducted by the Rev. F. Shaughnessy. The couple, joined by the Johnson and Mahoney families, shared a small reception and a brief honeymoon plan to Hampton after June 1. The groom, a Quincy native and West observer, served in the Yankee Europe theater and recently returned from overseas duty.
Hazen Francis Lamson 53 died suddenly at home on Monday in Concord after living there 11 years, born July 14 1893 in Lowell. He served in World War I with the U S Army Air Corps and was a member of the Trinitarian Congregational church. Rev John Elma officiated at his Sleepy Hollow Cemetery burial. His widow is Edna Steele Jones.
Bernard J Rushe was inducted as the first commander of Concord Post No 6537 of the VFW at a Tuesday night ceremony in the Veterans Building. More than 100 veterans attended along with Gold Star Mothers and relatives, as officers were installed by William F Hallisey and a remarks-filled program ended with refreshments and dancing.
Roland Robbins, famed author of Discovery at Walden and The Story of the Minute Man, spoke Tuesday morning over WBZ Boston. He is invited to lecture at the National Thoreau Memorial fund campaign opening in New York City this Thursday.
Concord Council K of C plans its annual Communion Breakfast for next Sunday. About 100 members and guests will attend 8:15 a.m. mass at St Bernard's, then proceed to Howard Johnson's at 9:15 for breakfast. Richard J. Loughlin leads as toastmaster with Rev. Martin P. Harney and other speakers.
West Concord offers Johnny Kelley the West Acton marathon star who finished runner up in the B A A grind, will appear Friday night at 8 o clock in the West Concord Recreation Room 56 Commonwealth avenue.
Town accountant Miss A. Maud Hunt of 64 Thoreau Street received a surprise party at the Court room in Town House yesterday noon. Employees celebrated her 25 years of service with gifts and spring flower decorations, followed by a luncheon.
Miss Mary Ann Loughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward F Loughlin of 371 Main Street became the bride of Edward J Smith son of Mr and Mrs George Smith of Hartford Connecticut in a 4 o clock Monday ceremony at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord Rev William F Shaughnessy officiated and a reception followed at the bride's home The bride wore a white net gown with nylon taffeta a finger tip veil and carried white roses and orchards Her sister Mrs Fred M Ellis was her attendant in acqua nylon taffeta with a sweet pea bouquet Best man was Albert Smith of Hartford The bride graduated from Concord High School and Simmons College and has been a deaf child librarian at Walpole Town Library The groom served three years overseas in the U S Navy and studied at Northeastern University They plan to reside in West Hartford where he is employed at Pratt and Whitney.
Concord Grange P of H will confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates at Elks upper hall next Tuesday evening May 4 after supper. Supper served at 6 30 in charge of Mrs Madeline DeMars master while the ladies degree team will confer the degree.
The Concord Board of Trade will hold its final fall and winter supper meeting next Monday evening May 6 at 6 30 at the Howard Johnson Restaurant West Concord. Robert D Parks will run the supper and Arthur J Duggan will conduct the business session. Malcolm McCabe of Boston secretary of the Massachusetts Retail Grocers Association will speak on Food in the Post War World. A potential talk on The GI Bill of Rights may occur. No meetings in July August or September. The next gathering will be the first Monday in October. The board has grown to more than 150 members including Concord merchants and business people.
The Concord Board of Registrars announced three dates for registering new and eligible voters before the State Primaries on June 18. Sessions will run May 7 from 7 to 9 pm at Town Hall, May 23 from 7 to 9 pm at Harvey Wheeler School, and May 29 from 12 noon to 10 pm at the Ice House. Voters from either precinct may attend any session.
The Concord Board of Selectmen released its annual list of town officers with minor shifts. Police and fire staff largely unchanged. notable changes include Alfred J. Baptiste relinquishing military duties to become a special officer and new appointees Charles Dee and veteran presences among specials.
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