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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
1
In Concord the Republican party maintained its stronghold as Bradford and Lodge Victoris Whitney Mrs Rogers win. Precinct turnout totaled 1,244 with 788 of registered voters voting. Precinct 1 reported 238 votes and Precinct 2 1,006, lower than two years ago. The overall Republican margin reflected a statewide trend with a GOP victory across contests.
The unbeaten Concord High School eleven remains atop Class D after seven games, rolling to a 40 point victory. The team, from Concord, faces a high school opponent next, continuing its strong season momentum.
The parish announces its annual reunion to be held on Thanksgiving Sunday November 26 at the hall with entertainment singing and refreshments. Donations of whist and refreshments are welcome and may be left at the parish office. Committee in charge is chaired by Cor Sullivan honorary chairman.
Concord and St Bernard's CYO together with Our Lady Help of Christians CYO sponsor a town wide paper drive next Sunday starting at 9 o'clock. Proceeds go to the Archbishop's Charity Fund Inc in diocesan cooperation with other drives. Households should place tied bundles of paper cardboard magazines at curb before 9 am for collection by volunteers and trucks. This follows a successful drive last spring.
Fire crews from West Concord and Central Stations rushed to 15 alarms last Thursday night. Most calls involved grass or leaves with little damage, and the final alarm rang at 12 10 a m.
Concord George E Bates chairman of the Special Committee spoke to the Concord Board of Trade at the Howard Johnson Colonial Room West Concord last Monday. He outlined committee progress with Boston consultants Allen McClellan and discussed an airstrip project on the Williams farm Williams road West Concord. H Whittemore Brown Board of Appeals chairman spoke then Bates report was tied to the discussion and a vote of confidence was approved.
Mr and Mrs James N Berry of 33 Walden Street held a family gathering last Saturday for their 60th wedding anniversary and Mr Berry s 83rd birthday The couple in good health received many relatives and friends They are believed to be the town s longest married couple with four daughters 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Mr Berry a Spanish American War veteran.
Concord's OPA office, housed recently at the old Concord High School Building, is now closed to public contact. Citizens are directed to the regional Boston office, telephone Lafayette 8600, for ration board matters. Concord staff will receive notices by November 12 informing them of December 12 termination.
H Whittemore Brown, chair of the Board of Appeals, announces the airport hearing for the Billerica-Wilmington group on the Williams property off Williams Road in West Concord will be held at the Veterans Building to provide ample room. The session, set for 8 o clock, invites all interested. Strong interest is seen in the upcoming hearing.
Concord High football coach Bernard E. Megin spoke at the sportswriters luncheon in Boston. He cited his team’s seven straight wins totaling 277 points and noted fans’ disappointment after conceding six points in a recent game.
Our Lady Help of Christians CYO West Concord sponsors a Friday 8 pm dance at Harvey Wheeler school auditorium with Johnny Arena’s Orchestra providing music and the public invited.
A fragmented list from Concord outlines candidates for governor and other offices. Names include Bradford Tobin for governor and Secretary, Curtis Hurley for treasurer, Barnés Kelley for attorney general, and Allen Rogers for congressman, with council, senator, representative, and clerk positions noted alongside. The garbled text presents district and contact fragments without clear results or dates.
Concord police officer Barrett Wood of 57 Main Street is seen swimming at White Pond this fall despite cold air. He insists regular swims keep him fit and plans to continue until Thanksgiving despite frigid temperatures.
Concord firemen from the Central Station were sent to Box 27 for a minor grass fire in the Sheehan lot off Thoreau Street last Monday evening. Officials believe the blaze started from the torch light parade touring the town that evening. Damage was slight.
Concord voters defeated full liquor licenses while approving light wines and beers and package stores by comfortable margins. The package store vote totaled 2,173 to 899 with Precinct 1 1495 yes 922 no and Precinct 2 678 yes 277 no.
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