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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe a Friday payment, a hoped turnout, and a school visit. Mention of a graduation on Wednesday and a state armory forecast hints at local planning. A successor to Pen and a duds sign are referenced amid unclear details.
The People's Society of Union Church held an all evening sewing meeting led by J. Wendel with members present.
Members of local women’s clubs attended the annual meeting of the Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs in Boston last week. Mrs Harvey E Greenwood of Clinton was reelected president for the coming year.
The Concordions Club held a semi monthly meeting at the Coke Room in Howard Restaurant. Leeman line presided as chairman of the nominating committee reported. The office nominated will be elected in June.
Fragmented note reports memorial services opening last Sunday for Sgt. Kenneth J. Duan at West Contard. Mont of others served with Pacific duties while local groups including Boy Scouts joined the observance at 2 o clock in the town.
The well known couple marked fifty years of marriage in a quiet home ceremony. Mr Prentiss has long been active in community affairs. They reside in Concord with two daughters a son and several grandchildren.
The memorial day parade in West Concord is canceled due to insufficient troops. Officials cited lack of personnel and scheduling conflicts as the reason for not marching.
In Gary Indiana police are seeking four youngsters after a grocer reported a break‑in at his store. He said a smashed door and prints found at the scene suggest the children were involved and may have fled.
L Pratt chairman reports the Concord drive surpassed the 3000 goal with 3027 collected led by Treasurer Julian W Ballou. He thanks all workers and the Concord Enterprise for its publicity while Mrs Robert Shaw chaired the Concord Women's Division and Mrs Louis Vig assisted in Carlisle.
A Navy veteran and watchman connected to a January death was observed at a regular meeting. The judge and jury discussed the Mooré and Ash land parties with references to Coolidge road and the Setondd case.
Concord organization members are urged to attend Friday at 1 30 PM at the State Armory for the Memorial Day parade to begin promptly at 2 PM Marshal Bernard J Rushe of the Concord Post F W will serve as parade marshal Lieut Colonel Otis Whitney of the American Legion will be adjutant The route includes Stow Street Sudbury Road Main Street Mill Dam Monument Square and Bedford Street ending at the Stow Cemetery with the traditional military salute to veterans.
The Concord Lincoln district launches a fundraising drive to raise 1800 for the local Boy Scouts. John Voigt treasurer and Charles Voigt assist as the campaign operates under Sachem Council, Inc. chairman Toddin announces the month long appeal.
Concord town officials marked Edward McKenna's 89th birthday at his son's home as he enters his 90th year. The longtime chairman of the Concord Board of Registrars for 35 years has led local groups and served as president of the Holy Rosary Society at St Bernard's for several years.
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