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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
3
The event raised funds for the local Aid Society with more than 20 people admitted after doors opened at 8 30. Superintendent Robert P C Edward Davie praised the crew for their polite handling as donations reached 1 350 dollars. Mrs Char and Mrs Graydon were noted as responsible for aspects of the effort.
Initial plans were set Tuesday night to form a Concord Community Chest to unify fundraising for welfare, charitable, educational and character building agencies. Officers named Morgan K Smith Jr as president Stuart W Cook treasurer Franklin R Johnson clerk and directors including Arthur B Brooks Raymond Emerson Winthrop Lee Maurice MecWalter Gordon Ogilvie Laura Servais Ben Shaw Edward Sheehan and Smith.
Concord plans its second annual chorus concert on May 27 under Mrs D Pipley Gage. The program features three shorter works in a balanced program following a winter of hard work and a well received Brahms Requiem performance last spring.
A Mother's Day program will be conducted at Concord Grange on Tuesday May 20 at 8 o'clock in Peter Bulkeley school. Mrs Linnda Conant is master and will preside. The program will be overseen by the worthy chaplain. Past Masters Night is planned for the June 3 meeting with a penny sale to follow.
Warren Hunt of Concord road is recovering at Baker Memorial Hospital following an operation. Arthur White of Rye road underwent treatment and has convalesced at home. At the end of 1946 the British airplane industry had types of civilian planes in production.
Sudbury Grange staged a two night show featuring a wide chorus and many performers led by Worthy Master Michael Hriniak. The program opened with The Star Spangled Banner sung by Thelma Anderson and included tap dances, ballads, ensembles, and a finale chorus. The show’s success prompted plans to bring it to Cushing General Hospital in Framingham for veterans.
St. Casimir's Holy Name opened the Paul Revere League season with a 10 to 6 victory over Sudbury at Crowe Park Sunday. Balmford led the hitting with four singles in four trips, while Lankiewicz Watts Johnny Gudza and Joe Smith each had two hits for the winners.
An early scoring spree by St Casimir’s Holy Name powered a 6 to 2 victory over Concord in the Paul Revere League at Crowe Park Tuesday. Frankie Watts struck out eight while giving up eight hits, Vert Lankiewicz drove in three runs, and Johnny Gudzinowicz opened the scoring with a Ruthville hit as the Saints rolled on.
Concord High students debated compulsory military training with Dan Stiles as guest lecturer presenting motion pictures and a talk on New England. A French clothing drive collected many boxes, and the senior class plans a May 16 dance in Wells/A Hall. Sudbury couple Mr and Mrs Wilfred Allen announce the birth of a son Ford Allen at Emerson Hospital.
The Concord Lincoln district Boy Scouts of America held its annual camporee at Scout Island West Concord last weekend. Judges awarded ribbons after inspections at 3 PM Sunday, naming Beaver patrol Troop 227 Lincoln Eagle Troop 49 Concord Moose Troop 31 Concord as top finishers.
The passage notes someone aided throughout the weekend and assisted chairman Todd in carrying out his program, indicating support roles and ongoing execution of planned activities. It highlights coordinated effort between helpers and the chairman in advancing the agenda.
Concord adds several new members to its National Guard unit now designated as Company H of the 182nd Regimental Combat Team, 86th Army Ground Forces. Names listed include Lemel Freeman of South Acton, Thomas Quest of Billerica, Harold Johnson of Maynard, Robert Dunne, Maurice Dee, Joseph McBreen, and others from Concord.
The report predicts that America will yield 18 060 000 feet of lumber from its forests and wood lands during 1847.
Reported stash of 2800 dollars buried near the Chinese Laundry on Common Wealth Avenue proved a hoax. Property owner Daniel J. Hayes said workman Edward Grenier assisted in leveling the site and no cash was found. Rumors spread as newspapers rushed to scene after the wartime tale resurfaced.
The Concord Art Association starts its 1947 season with a spring exhibit featuring Edwardoe of Concord Wilman Odewell of Cambridge A Russell Ripley of Boston. The center on Lexington Road runs daily 10 am to 6 pm except Sundays 2 pm to 5 pm and closed Mondays. exhibit runs until June 15 with friendly visitors welcome.
Over 80 Lions from Waltham Lexington and Concord gathered at Musketaquid Men’s Club Tuesday for a zone meeting. President Leeman E Haines welcomed members and guests. A supper was served by Patrolman Fred Nolan’s committee. The nominating committee led by Leon J Moreau will present a new slate at the May 27 Concord meeting. Edward Whiting, former Washington Centre Spodenh, spoke on Who's Who in National Politics for 1948.
Mrs Laura Moyer of South Street fell and fractured her ankle recently. Mrs Elizabeth Stewart of South Street is on a week long vacation from duties at Bedford Hospital. The Young People Union Society will sponsor a dance at the Town Hall Friday at 8:00 PM.
Bedford members elected officers at a Concord DAR meeting held at the Colonial Inn. Mrs. Charles Hunt was named historian, Mrs. John Lord treasurer, Mrs. Clana Cutler and Mrs. W. Fennessey to the board, with Hunt on the nominating committee after a luncheon.
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