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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
4
A midwestern city restaurant thrived by insulting customers with unflattering remarks and aggressive dining behavior. The head waiter mocked neckties and snatched forks, claiming customers should know better than to eat as at home. The piece notes such abusive service may have faded as the restaurant abandoned the practice.
An American Military Government official says Russians demand a Communist biased text in their zones while other allies want a non biased book. Neither side yields so pupils may get both. The piece also notes Florida orange growers fearing foreign competition, misattributing to California. The text cites a law draft seen as a threat to the United States unity.
Analyzed opinion piece argues Truman erred by backing CIO agendas on unemployment insurance spending and OPA controls. It claims his defeats stemmed from CIO overreach and leftist union interests, while noting unity against Russia appeasement and urging profit-driven domestic policy as elections approach.
Acton George Best of Main Street was fatally injured when he fell down stairs at home the night before his death Wednesday at Emerson Hospital Concord. He was born in Chelsea and owned an oil business before moving to Acton in 1938. He is survived by his wife Helen and two sisters, and funeral services will be Friday at Woodlawn chapel Everett.
The standings show High School still atop Class D with Brookline, North Bridge, Shrewsbury and Wayland unbeaten in other divisions. Concord aims to finish unbeaten to claim the Class D title, with potential 54 points and a 5.40 rating after Thanksgiving if they beat Lexington. Stetson of Randolph and Dartmouth tied last year as Class D champions with 4:50 averages.
President Arthur J. Duggan led the session with supper by Robert D. Parks. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle joined as a member as Loomis Patrick urged the Greater Boston Community Fund Drive and a $10 donation was pledged. The next meeting in December will elect officers and nominate a three member slate.
Bedford Teachers Association announces Fathers Night with guest speaker Crocker Snow from the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission. He will discuss The Future of Bedford Airport at the event on November 1.
Springfield battle delays reduce drive support as six local newspapers suspend publication. Chest Director Lyle B. Jeffries cites publicity gaps as the direct cause of missing the 598 000 goal by 150 000 and asks for an extension of the drive.
Concord Red Cross calls volunteers to work at Veterans Hospital in Bedford. A four afternoon course will precede duties. Gray Ladies will read to patients write letters host dances guide classes piano playing distribute gifts lead singing and more. Call Mrs. George R. Walker or Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer for information.
A 1889 sighting describes a locust swarm crossing the Red Sea that was described as enormous and covering an area of about 2,000 miles. The report notes the vast scale and movement of the swarm across the region.
Concord voters backed Lieut. Gov. Robert Bradford over Maurice Tobin with 2,505 to 97, while Arthur W. Coolidge led Senate races with 2,368 to Paul Dever's 1,024. Local winners included Harold Tompkins for state representative and Otis M. Whitney for the Governor's Council. Referenda covered package stores and various alcohol measures plus horse racing and juries. Concord reported results by precincts late into the night with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Bedford Women’s Club held a Monday afternoon event at the OM Billerica ron cont venue where Blane spoke. Her talk focused on table posies and their place in decorative settings.
The Veterans Admi r ear will be presented with a 16 mm motion picture by the 101st Infantry battalion to be used in the ward.
The Concord church lists Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at the same time and a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 7 45 p m. Reading Room hours are 17 to 4 weekdays with holidays excepted. Lesson sermon for November 19 is Adam and Fallen Man with Romans 5 17 as golden text and related Bible passages from Romans 5 18 and from Mary Baker Eddy literature.
Walden Street service details list Rev. John E. Wallace as pastor with organist Robert J. Vervey. Church School runs Kindergarten through High School at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship scheduled for 11 a.m. with no further events noted.
Church notices list Rev Earl K Sweatland pastor Mrs Nina Lind organist C W MacWilliams chorister Sunday church school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 Communion service with special music Y P S meeting at 7 o clock Locals will note these times for the week ahead.
The church lists Sunday school at 10 45 a m and an Adult Bible Class with a gospel service at 7 30 p m including message and music. A Wednesday prayer meeting is at 8 p m and a Friday Y P S at 8 p m.
The Lexing ton Read Rev Edward P Daniels to preach at the morning service at Concord's First Parish Sunday November 10. Church school gathers at 9 45 a.m. Kindergarten and church hour follow at 11 with Mr Daniels delivering the sermon.
The church on Erin Street lists Rev. Alfred B. Starrat as substitute rector and Mrs. Theodore Rideout as substitute organist. Morning services are held at 8 and 11 o'clock.
Church listing for OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH on Church Street with pastor Rev W F Shaughnessy curate Rev Joseph W Sullivan organist Mrs John Kerns and Mass times 7 8 36 and 10 80 o clock Sunday school after 8 30 o clock mass Rosary Litany and Novena with Benediction at 5 o clock Paper collection on November 10 Penny sale on November 23 at 8 o clock
Morning masses listed at 7 8 15 and 10 30 o clock with Sunday school after 8 15. Mass at 9 30 at Carliste. Rosary litany and Benediction at 4 36. CYO paper collection on Sunday November 10 and annual parish reunion on Tuesday November 26.
Poets report difficulty pairing the herb thyme with the color terms silver and orange in contemporary verse. Critics note the challenge of blending plant imagery with metallic and citrus hues to create vivid sensory contrasts.
Maynard Massachusetts Rev Herbert F Fulton minister leads 11:00 a.m. worship with special choir. Sermon titled Has Peace become a Crime Armistice Sunday urges worship of nations. 6:30 p.m. church service with classes for all ages Philathea Class meets Tuesday November 12 at Esther Evans home. Annual church fairFriday starts 4:00 p.m. supper 5:30–7:00 Swedish meatballs.
Reverend Norman C. MacLean leads morning worship at 10 45 with organist Marion L Jones and Harold Merriam directing music. Church school at 9 30 10 45 supervised by Mrs Hans Erikson. Baptism for Cheryl May infant of the late Charles M Blanchard. Evening service at 7 30 features Young People’s Fellowship and a candle and chimes dedication with reception for servicemen. Speaker Joseph Byrne addresses Men’s Fraternal League Friday November 12 on My Trip to Europe. Philathea Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Mrs Howard B Case Powder Mill Road.
St John’s Ev Lutheran Church announces a series of events led by Pastor Arvo Niskanen. On Thursday November 7 a congregation meeting at 7:30 p m. On Sunday November 10 Finnish worship at 9:30 a m with Sunday school at 10:45 and English service at 7:00 p m. Choir practice at 5:30 p m. Monday November 11 junior choir at 3:45 p m and Boy Scouts at 7:30 p m. Tuesday November 12 Lutheran Brotherhood meets at Mr Ray Hietanen’s Woodland Road Concord at 7:30 p m.
Rev E J Hamalainen will speak at a mid week service Thursday November 7 at 730 pm followed by a coffee social sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Pinolehto and Mr and Mrs William Mackey. Sunday School at 10 am November 10 with a monthly 6 pm vestry meeting and 730 pm evening service.
Albie Booth, standout Yale half back of the 1930s, earned the title Mighty Atom as sportswriters first bestowed the nickname. The descriptor captures his speed and power during Yale teams of that era.
Rev H F Full leads usual Sunday worship with special music and sermon on the topic. Church School follows worship. Annual church supper and tables begin Thursday at 3 09 and 6 30 p m.
Sunday worship announced for FYRST Parish with Rev. John M. Breach leading the service. All are welcome to attend.
The Sudbury church calendar announces services including No Sunday school for all ages at 11 o'clock with Mrs. Mayer as superintendent, junior and senior C E activities, a 3 PM vestry meeting, and a 6:30 PM day program. A November 13 rehearsal, a 10:30 sewing session, and a 2 PM meeting with Mrs. Webster hosting are listed along with special music by Eaton, Wood, and others. Mrs. Fredman will speak at the state conference.
Union services set for Universals Sunday in November at 10:4 AM local time. Readers urged to attend and participate in the community gathering.
Union Bible Church offers Sunday school and morning worship followed by Christian Endeavor in the afternoon. A stray sea creature anecdote appears in the text, noting a wriggling tail and pursuits as part of a distant description.
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