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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows lawmakers debating tax money distribution and a veto context. References to amounts around 67,500,000 and a vote by the state, plus a named figure Ralph C. inge, suggesting a stalled or disputed appropriation process.
WAC’s Observe marks its seventh anniversary as the Organized Reserve 625 of the 80th Congress signs into effect. The ceremony honors the unit’s history and ties to postwar military organization.
Northboro sets this year’s tax rate at 50 dollars per thousand, a four dollar cut from last year. Robert G. Brigham, chairman of the Board of Assessors, cites higher state revenue and an added $77,000 in new valuation as the main reasons for the reduction.
The report notes a Boston Rotary Club member connected with Cunard White Star Line attending the annual ladies night on Wednesday June 1. Attendees included individuals from Belmont Lexington and Maynard at the recent meet.
Ladies Union and West Concord Union Church parlor host a 2 30 p m gathering with supper. George R Simms in charge. Concord Lodge Sons of Italy meets at Elkshall at 8 p m. Concord Rotary holds a noon lunch meeting at Howard Johnson s.
The Lions Club held a spaghetti supper with broilers and lobsters served. Patrolman Nolan, with Jack Wittens and other committee members, led an entertainment program. Lawrence S. Kendall chaired the committee as about 75 members and guests attended.
Concord reports the wedding of Miss Joan Trumbull daughter of Mr and Mrs of Musketaquid road to Mr Pullip Weta of H Wright.
A regular meeting of the Concord Rod and Gun Club was convened, with a brief business session followed by film presentations. The notice mentions the date of the annual graduation school.
The Massachusetts Senate refused to engross a bill permitting liquor service in cottages on hotel premises for seasonal innholders. Senator Stanton questioned if guests would walk from cottages to the main lodge bar, while Senator Melsey saw no hardship in the arrangement.
Vice-President Clifford Roberts of United Shoe Machinery Corp testifies in the government's civil anti monopoly suit in Federal Court. He cites 16 production methods and yearly outputs totaling 120 million men's shoes, 230 million women's shoes, 19 million boys shoes, 30 million misses shoes, 30 million children's shoes, and 36 million infants' shoes, with an infinity of styles.
A Chicago survey finds rising murder figures amid broader crime trends. Police and community groups study causes, calling for targeted prevention and stronger street outreach to curb violence.
Sixth graders at Center School and teacher Mrs Onslow attended a baseball event with White Sox Red Sox ties in Boston. William Collins related to the Onslows and Ormul Laffin donated bus transport for the outing.
The Binghamton New York area established the first farm bureau in the United States in 1911 marking the origin of a nationwide agricultural advocacy movement. The milestone highlights early organized farm support and rural community initiatives.
Waite and the bride elect received many beautiful and practical gifts. The guest list included several Misses and local social figures at the event in Acton.
A Clinton project outlines a 34 unit housing development including 16 two bedroom, 16 three bedroom, and 2 four bedroom units. The plan includes drying yards and play areas for residents.
The Junior Guild of the South Acton Congregational church will hold a whist party Wednesday evening June 1 at 6 15 in the dining hall. A business meeting with social hour is planned for Wednesday June 1 at 2 00 in the vestry hosted by Mrs Essie Reynolds and Mrs Veda Jensen. The Congregational service league of the Center Congregational church meets Thursday at 8 00 pm in the church vestry with hostesses Mrs Roy Custance Mrs Edward Ferry and Mrs Clifford Armstrong.
In Worcester Massachusetts Alexander 8 Charkowski 84 a landlord recounts giving Mr and Mrs Corrado 25 in cash on the birth of their first child.
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