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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
General chairman and Rev Michael J Burke pastor of St Bernard’s church led Concord K events as the Ladies Night drew a large gathering.
The Laymen's League selects Rogers to lead the group into the coming year. Committee confirms appointment and outlines goals for outreach, fundraising, and community services at the annual meeting.
Archbishop Richard J. Cushing of Boston sang his first solemn mass at St. Peter's church on Sunday May 44. He is the son of Mr and Mrs David W. O'Brien.
A Concord man was elected head of the Junior Chamber at the annual meeting held at the Boston Yacht Club. Pratt, linked with the Samson Cordage Works, was named to another officer role alongside other officers and directors.
A resident who began gardening at age eight claimed first prize in the Civic Club garden contest, showcasing early dedication and enduring passion for horticulture.
On 11 1948 the town meeting passed the vow for a new combined fire station and police department building. Several sites were rejected by the committee that had previously been for house sites, including Great Road, the Martell lot, Elm Street and School Way, with the final choice resting on the Great Road land.
The father of Police Chief G. Ryan broke his hip after a fall in the cellar of his home on Lowell Road Monday night.
Concord Scouts announce a Friday May 27 rally to conclude the scouting season. Parents and friends are invited for the event, with activities and announcements planned during the evening.
The United States released thirty different postage stamps in 1948, setting a record for the number of issues in a single year. The stamp program highlighted diverse themes and designers across multiple postal series.
A notice states that the election of new officers will occur on June 12 at Boston. The item provides a concise civic timing detail with local relevance to Boston readers.
Concord Miss Marilyn Wear daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wear of Old Bedford road Hall becomes associate worthy with Simms, charity, Sylvia Hope in attendance at the ceremony.
Twilight meetings set for May 24 at 7 p.m. at David Clemens farm Stow with Extension entomologist E J Wheeler. additional sessions announced at Roland Nichols farm Forest Street Marlboro and June 7 at the Waltham Field Station.
Admission may be paid at the door. The concert price will be the same as the following night’s event at the Veterans venue with Mrs. Betty Gage as accompanist for this year’s gathering. The evenings of the concert are to be arranged.
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