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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
11
A fragmented passage discusses chewing gum and related substances. It mentions Senators voting on a bill, state health concerns, and a House-led measure with opposition. Details are unclear but center on gum safety and regulatory steps.
Officials and papers discuss a push by a Boston paper to study a term of service. The article notes tensions as a measure to veto appointive living is considered, with yesterday’s posture by Representative Tilden and a House vote seen as pivotal.
Concord Art Association opens its 1947 spring season with three exhibitors Ed ward Motley of Concord William M. Jewell of Cambridge and A Lassell Ripley of Boston. Motley showcases watercolors including Bedford Meadows while Jewell presents restrained light and shade driven works with Village Green Rooftops in the Rain and Hurricane Pine. Ripley contributes etchings of birds and hunting scenes to the Print Room.
Grouse on a Pine Bough and Woodcock Shooting are highlighted works likely to appeal to sportsmen. The Spring Exhibit remains open daily from 10 to 6 except Sundays 2 to 5 and Mondays closed. Visitors are cordially invited.
Joseph Perry of 44 Houghton Street has arrived home on terminal leave after serving the past year in Yokohama Japan with the Army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Perry.
Special to these Papers reports Massachusetts moves to ban women from serving on sex case juries. The Judiciary Committee proposes law granting exemptions: a woman may be excused for being a woman, for not wanting to sit once empaneled, or for disliking a particular case. The measure also prohibits women from jury service on sex trials.
A historical provision would bar men with children under 15 from serving on juries, reflecting an age based exclusion that would affect eligibility for civic duty.
In Boston the Senate abandoned a stand on parking meter restrictions after House pressure. The bill moves to the House without referendum requirements for most cities, allowing municipalities to fund and regulate meter installations without state limits.
Concord reports the annual rummage sale at the State Armory on Everett Street for Emerson Hospital Aid Society drew crowds from 8:30 a.m. The toy table sold out in an hour and volunteers counted profits totaling about 1350 dollars. Credit is given to organizers Mrs. Charles L. J. Noble and Mrs. W. Graydon Smith for coordinating the sale.
Marlboro alumni joined Wayside Inn School for an alumni business meeting and dinner Saturday night led by William Cash of Boston. Attendees from Marlboro included William Cummins, Robert Waugh, I Verzeches, Allan Krager, Roy Berson, and William Elder. Election officers will be chosen at the June meeting. Veterans may reinstate lapsed national service life insurance under current VA rules.
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