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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
10
Concord returns to normal as railroad service resumes after a nationwide 48 hour strike. The first Boston to Concord train reached Thoreau street depot at 8 05 PM, with freights moving again and Lovell Bus Company running extra buses during peak hours. Kentucky remains the leading whisky producer in the United States.
The Concord Grange P. of H. holds its regular meeting at the Elks upper hall on Main Street next Tuesday evening June 4 at 8 o'clock. Mrs Madeline DeMars, master, will conduct the meeting. A Past Masters Night follows with a competitive night from visiting Granges.
Town dog owners urged to bring pets to Peter Larsen's on Saturday June 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 for a planned dog clinic as details are finalized.
A condensed listing of local gatherings and observances in Concord. Includes Memorial Day parade and exercises by Veterans Council, Red Cross sewing at old Concord High, St. Bernard’s parish activities, K of C and Rotary events, Grange and Elks meetings, and Sea Scouts at Harvey Wheeler School.
West Concord Mr and Mrs Robert M Prentiss of 143 Commonwealth Avenue marked the 15th wedding anniversary this Tuesday observing the event quietly at home. The Prentisses are well known locally and active in many organizations. Mr Prentiss has served with the Concord Fire Department for 50 years and they have three children two daughters one son and several grandchildren.
Miss Marjorie Forsyth of Waltham wed Paul J. Milot of West Concord in a nuptial mass at St. Charles Church Waltham. Rev. Florence W. McCarthy officiated with Profound family attendance and music by Agnes Burke and Claire Milot. The couple will reside in Waltham after June 1 following a wedding trip to New Hampshire Vermont and Canada.
A fragment notes that the first Kentucky constitution made no mention of education, reflecting the era’s limited emphasis on public schooling and state responsibility for learning.
A historical piece recalls Memorial Day origins and purpose from its 1868 beginnings to 1946. It honors those who died in all wars, notes the sacrifice of brothers and fathers, and emphasizes prayer and thanksgiving for future peace.
West Concord resident and Carter Furniture Company employee 2 Central Street West Concord is taking a linoleum installation course at Armstrong Company Lay ing School for Linoleum Mechanics in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The course includes instruction on linoleum manufacturing and related topics as part of the program this week.
Production in the United States has nearly tripled as years progress, with strong gains cited across sectors. Four on Buy Victory Bonds and Stamp reflects wartime bond drives bolstering industrial output and public support.
Nearly 500 former members of Merrimack Valley National Farm Loan Association Lowell Middlesex Norfolk National Farm Loan Association Waltham and Puritan National Farm Loan Association Haverhill have merged to form the Concord Group of National Farm Loan Associations. A joint office at 22 Sudbury Road in Concord serves as the new hub with Merrimac Production Credit Association. Leon A. Wetherbee of Stow elected secretary treasurer. Albert E. Curtis of Ballard Vale as assistant secretary treasurer. The arrangement enables farmers to obtain Land Bank and Production Credit loans at one office and includes authority to accept Land Bank loan payments and issue timber permits gravel permits partial releases and other farmer requests previously sent to Springfield.
The notice lists upcoming birthdays for Nancy Maude Dick turning five on May 30 Bertram Victor L with May 31 as a likely date Beverly Carol M celebrates her birthday on May 31 Bevelars Fener will have her eighth birthday on June 2.
Joe Vitone hurled a strong game to quarter back an orange and black win over Maynard 4 to 2 at Crowe Park. Vitone struck out several and drove in three runs while Fritz Wasilak struggled on the mound. Maynard produced more hits though Vitone aided the defense and staged the decisive third through ninth innings.
Miss Hildegarde Andreasen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathias Andreasen of 215 Main Street, wed Richard D. Elson, son of Mr and Mrs George D. Elson of Maynard, at Trinitarian Congregational Church with Rev John Elmo Wallace officiating at 4 PM. The wedding featured white lilacs and Bladion blooms, the bride in white lace with orange blossoms, and a bouquet of white roses and gardenias. Bridesmaids wore blue nylon taffeta and the flower girl Jane Lukton wore blue nylon net. Reta Russell and others attended as ushers.
A fragmented report notes a sun powered vehicle incident overseas in Italy affecting a couple near Conco. Details are unclear but indicate an event occurring while abroad.
The Concord Commission announced examinations for probational Forester and Zionist positions. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and submit before the stated deadline. The tests will assess field knowledge, planning, and organizational skills at designated city facilities.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a state service under Green and a date or count. Readable items reference Concord and West area, unclear action, no clear outcome or names beyond generic terms.
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