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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
20
A midwestern city restaurant vents on insulting customers while a head waiter mocks a diner’s necktie. The piece cites rules blocking out-of-state coal and state purchases as examples of absurd regulation and notes wartime self-imposed bans. Berlin school children face two biased texts from American and Soviet zones, with no consensus and two conflicting histories.
A quoted Wall Street source warns competition could threaten Florida citrus, suggesting California and others may gain ground. The speculative remark hints at potential disruption to the United States into fragmented states if such trends continue.
A Western Newspaper Union assessment argues Truman’s policies toward the CIO were shaped by union leaders and failed to reflect public need. It contends his administration shifted after clashes on unemployment insurance spending and price controls, warning that CIO influence could impede future policy and elections.
George Best of Main Street Acton died Wednesday at Emerson Hospital Concord from injuries after falling down stairs at his home the night before. Born in Chelsea he owned an oil business there before moving to Acton in 1938. Survived by wife Helen and two sisters Janet Winslow and Maud Meserve, funeral Friday at Woodlawn chapel Everett.
Concord seeks another unbeaten run in Class D as it faces more C teams while Winchester leads in Class C and Brookline dominates Class B. Shrewsbury and North Bridge trail, with Swansea knocked from the unbeaten list and Lynn Classical and Melrose atop Class A. Last year Stetson of Randolph and Dartmouth tied for Class D honors with a 4:50 average.
President Arthur J. Duggan led the session with supper by Robert D. Parks. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle joined as a member as guest Patrick spoke on campaign needs. A $10 donation to the Community Fund was approved. An upcoming December meeting will elect a nominating committee for officers.
Bedford fathers night on November 14 features guest speaker Crocker Snow from the Massachusetts aeronautics commission. He will discuss the future of Bedford and plans for a local airport.
The 1946 campaign fell $150,000 short of its $596,000 goal in the strike that halted publication of the six city newspapers. Chest Director Lyle B Jeffries attributed the shortfall to inadequate publicity in local papers and recommended a one week extension of the drive.
Concord Red Cross announces need for Gray Ladies at the Bedford Veterans Hospital. A four afternoon course will train volunteers for tasks including reading to patients, writing letters, hosting dances, leading classes, distributing gifts, and leading group activities. Contact Mrs. George R. Walker or Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer for details.
West Concord hosts Past Masters Night at IOOF Hall with past masters from Lexington Lincoln Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Waltham and Annursnac Granges in attendance. Clara Sweet and Edward Sheehan first and second Master present. Margaret Brooks in charge and farewell party held for secretary Frederick Faylor moving to Groton New Hampshire.
A vast locust swarm crossed the Red Sea in 1889, reported as spanning an area about 2,000 miles. The event highlights historic plagues and impact across regions.
Concord voters backed Package Stores and light wines with strong margins while supporting statewide winners. Local figures include Harold Tompkins reelected in the 13th Middlesex District and Otis Whitney’s Third District win. Edith Rogers carried Concord big in Fourth Fifth District races. Referenda on age pensions and horse racing drew notable yes votes, with late counting extending into Wednesday morning.
The Bedford women’s group will hold a Monday afternoon event featuring a guest speaker. The talk covers decorative arts and their place in Veterans Administration efforts, with a 16 mm motion projector provided by a local foundation.
The Concord church lists Sunday services at 6:45 PM and Sunday school at 6:45 PM. Midweek testimonials address Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Reading room hours are 12 to 4 PM daily except holidays. The November 10 sermon topic is "Adam and Falcen Man" with Bible passages from Romans 5 and references to Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health.
Walden Street church announces Rev John E Wallace pastor and Robert J Vervey organist. On Sunday November 10 the program includes Church School from Kindergarten through High School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m.
West Concord Union Church on Main Street announces Sunday church school at 9 30 and a marching service with communion at 10 45 with special music. YPS meets at 7 o clock under Pastor Earl Sweatland Nina Lind organist and W MacWilliams chorister.
Evangelical Free Church announces Sunday school at 10 45 a m and adult Bible class Gospel service at 7 30 p m with message and music Prayer meeting at 8 p m Wednesday and Y P S at 8 p m Friday at the church.
Lexington and Concord church notices list Rev Edward P Daniels, minister. Sunday morning service at 11 o clock with church hour kindergarten at 9 45 a m and church school at 9 45 a m reading and preaching by Mr Daniels.
The TRIN church announces morning worship at 8:00 and 11:00 led by Rev. Alfred Starrat as substitute rector and Mrs. Theodore Rideout as substitute organist. The service schedule reflects ongoing arrangements for Erin Street and BPESCO.
Rev W F eetema pastor Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate Mrs John Kerns organist announced Sunday masses at 2 830 and 1030 oclock Sunday School after the 830 mass Evening Rosary Litany and Novena with Beniction at 5 oclock Paper collection in ember 10th Petit penny sale set for November 23 at 8 oclock
Organist Mr MacLean leads Sunday services at 10 30 in the morning. Sunday school follows the 15 o clock mass at 3 PM. Rosary Litany and Benediction are held after the 9 30 Mass. CYO paper collection Sunday. Annual parish reunion set for Tuesday November 26.
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Maynard Massachusetts Methodist Church announces 11:00 a m worship with sermon Has Peace become a Crime Armistice Sunday worship theme Philathea Class meets Tuesday November 12 Esther Evans home annual church fair Friday 4:00 p m supper Swedish meat balls November 8 church fair details
Union Congregational Church will hold church school at 9 30 and 10 45 led by Mrs Hans Erikson. Morning worship at 10 45 features Rev Norman C MacLean and choir under Harold Merriam with Marion L Jones organist. Baptism for Cheryl May infant daughter of the late Charles M Blanchard. Young People's Fellowship attends 7 pm service. 7 30 pm dedication of the Gandelabra and memorial chimes and reception for returning servicemen. Joseph Byrne speaks on My Trip to Europe November 12 to the Men's Fraternal League. Philathea Class meets Tuesday at 1130 pm at Mrs Howard B Case Powder Mill Road.
Pastor Rev Arvoa Niskanen announces church activities from Thursday November 7 through Tuesday November 12. Congregation meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Finnish worship Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m choir practice 5 30 p m English service 7 p m Junior Choir 3 45 p m Boy Scouts 7 30 p m Lutherah Brotherhood meets at Ray Hietanen home Woodland Road Concord at 7 30 p m
Weekly church schedule outlines mid week service Thursday at 7 86 p m with Rev Eino Hamalainen as speaker Coffee after service sponsored by local members. Sunday School at 10 00 a m regular evening service 7 30 p m Vestry hosts a Chinese Auction on November 23. Also note Yale halfback Albie Booth mentioned in a sports footnote.
The service ends with Peace becoming a church school at worship’s close. A Thursday gathering begins November with 3:00 p m sessions and a supper at 6:30 p m. A variety of tables and a program mark the event.
The FYRST Parish notices invite the South 1 J Miss Elinor con Mrs. Charles Choir and all to Armistice services led by Rev. John M. Breach. Sunday school for all ages, junior C E, and senior choir events planned. Melod y club rehearsal and sewing day events noted with multiple hostesses and speakers.
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