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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise notes editor Rudolph W. Currier marks one year of service at the Bingle Copies office. Details of the tenure are summarized in this brief notice.
An editorial notes Kansas farmers in 14 watersheds organize a large union to resist federal dam and reservoir projects. It cites potential membership up to 75,000, with about 37,500 enrolled by summer, and estimates the Turtle Creek dam affecting Randolph and surrounding areas. The piece frames the move as a socialistic land-control effort tied to government power systems and hints at political risk for leaders.
Joe confronts hunger and pride as Sylvia jokes about selling Dusty. A Hollywood film scout offers $25 a day to hire the dog, while a $900 bid lingers in Joe's mind. Dusty proves clever on the boulevard returning a lost rag doll, sparking mixed hopes and worry.
The Eagle A A edged Bedford Hospital nine to seven in a Greater Lowell League contest last Monday night at South Common Lowell. Bedford built a 5-0 lead but the winners rallied with nine hits and four, three and two run bursts in the third to fifth frames to seize the win. Lussier and Snee starred for the losers, as Bedford suffered its second league defeat.
On Saturday May 13 Middlesex rowing on the Charles River won all three races against Noble and Greenough. The third race was taken by a half box length, the Middlesex second crew won by one length, and the Middlesex first crew prevailed by one and one third lengths.
Concords Company H MNG expects a large crowd for wrestling matches on Wednesday May 24 at the State Armory in Concord. The event features women in the main bout, two men’s singles, and a four man battle royal.
The Polish American C C opens its Paul Revere league season next Sunday afternoon at John A. Crowe Park against Arlington T T. Local players include farmers and schoolboys with sand lot stars expected to shine in this vicinity.
Maynard notes Val Muscato elected captain of the Notre Dame track team and Johnny Flaherty praised as a budding major league umpire. Dick Lawson boosts Maynard High School diamond prospects with strong underclassmen, Vin Wassel leads football coaching and driving courses. Polish American C. C. and Merchants slated to carry local diamond duties next season.
Mrs. John Gibbs reportedly gave birth to triplets and twins in the same year in Atlanta. The unusual family event drew attention for the high number of births in a single year.
Concord High was defeated 9 to 3 by Concord Lexington at Emerson Playground on Tuesday. Lexington hitters led by McDonough and Adams with two hits each, while Concord pitchers Sawyer and teammates struggled as Concord committed eight errors.
Middlesex second baseball team wins three games against rivals. On May 9 at Middlesex field they beat Cambridge school 5 to 3 in a hard fought contest. May 11 at Belmont Hill they defeated Belmont Hill seconds 7 to 2. May 13 at Brooks School in Andover they beat Brooks seconds 7 to 0.
Ayer High School defeated Acton High 6-1 in a Worcester Base Ball League game on Monday. The win moved Ayer within a half game of Westford for first place while Acton dropped to one win and four losses.
A Maynard clinic inoculated 214 dogs against rabies last Saturday as Dr. Stedman and Joshiah Herrick worked overtime. Residents arrived before 9:30 a.m. for pet protection and organizers plan another free clinic in June.
Miss Martha M. Dee daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Dee resigns as secretary clerk at the Concord Roads and Bridges department to marry Anthony J Pagano son of Mr and Mrs Dominic Pagano of 70 Bedford street Concord They plan a June 17 wedding at St Bernard's Church in Concord Both couples are locally known.
Tudys shut out West End 9 0 behind Eddie Loughlin two hit pitching in the early season. Indians crushed Reformatory 23 1 as John Derizzo hit for the cycle and scored five runs in a 17 hit attack.
In Williamstown Massachusetts the firemen’s annual ball ended early after male dancers were recalled from the floor five times in under two hours due to successive fire alarms.
A town wide wastepaper collection is set for Sunday May 21 in Concord and West Concord starting at o clock. Proceeds will fund sending local boys to the second annual jamboree in Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Leaders include Troops 33 43 49 and 31 with Scoumaster John P Halliday John H Duston Leonard T Weidner Gail Mathis George R Simms.
Rome trip presenter Callahan from Lexington road spoke at St Joseph's Church South Lincoln showing Rome pilgrimage photos with Archbishop Cushing. He also displayed a newspaper operation film and Eternal City pictures as guests including Rev Thomas Conlon and Rev Leo Sullivan attended.
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