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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
5
The notice outlines a town celebration with a parade featuring a cele, marks the nation’s fight resistance to civil authorities, and includes athletic events and veteran group participation. It lists 3:00–4:30 literary and musical exercises, a military ball at the armory, and a town meeting proposal for funds.
Acton Parents at Center School and Center Congregational Church hosted silver teas Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Irving S. Duren Jr. and Mrs. Rogert Crafts led the events. The Acton PTA sponsored the observance with further teas planned for Thursday in the South and West.
An all day gathering led by Mrs. Walter F. Pitch and Lyndon Mrs. D. Weston was served at noon. Miss Julia E. Weston chaired the event supporting the We s ton Community Fund and a five dollar contribution to the Second Mile project for additional giving.
Mr Lewis clarifies that 2000 acres are not involved as Deerfoot Farms continues milk and meat operations in Southboro. The firm plans herd expansion and ongoing Meat Division growth. A tour led by Frank Fletcher highlights stainless steel equipment and stringent cleaning protocols ensuring daily sanitation before morning shifts.
A supper event is to be held on November 16 with the Bafta Club and the United Workers. The committee includes Mrs. Herbert L. Clark Mrs. Ruth C. Webber Mrs. William V. Collins and Mrs. George W. Thompson. Nominating committee members elected are Mrs. Herbert L. Clark Mrs. Walter F. Fitch and Mrs. Lyndon S. Perkins to report at the January meeting.
An electric oven operating at 200 million cycles per second is described as part of the future kitchen. The current mains alternates at 60 cycles. A hand placed inside the oven would crisp instantly without pain.
At the November 3 meeting the Concord Taxpayers Association directors reported 133 voters signed petitions for an article calling a study of a town manager. The association may oppose vacations for police and fire department employees until broader liberal benefits are offered. The directors accepted the resignation of Clerk Wilson B. Keene, who is moving to Wakefield.
West Concord Girl Scouts in grades five and six organize a hiking outing with plans announced for an outdoor trek and scout activities.
A Union Church event offers a turkey supper at 6 30 with crafts and a variety of articles for sale. Tables feature fancy work dolls stuffed animals and home made items for children and families to enjoy and purchase.
A fragmentary quotation shows heated exchange as an estranged couple questions a possible suspect. The speaker challenges the other to reveal if the final person is involved, hinting at ongoing drama and accusation.
An intoxicated man struggles to enter his home and asks a passing police officer for help with the key. He jokes that he can hold the key but the door keeps swinging open, highlighting a humorous misfortune in a routine moment.
A quirky line set contrasts wonder at nature with a playful jab about human faces and teeth, highlighting whimsy in everyday speech.
A commentator notes satisfaction that among two candidates only one can win. The remark implies support for the winner while acknowledging the other contender. The piece reflects political sentiment amid a contested ballot.
A humorous exchange unfolds with a forgetful professor asking who he has been kissing, prompting a lighthearted moment about absent mindedness and domestic life.
A fragment from a newspaper note describes a hospital incident where a chlorine worker or nurse was placed in a private room for being too appealing to public wards. The item hints at social or policy reactions to hospital staff.
A fragment shows Angier debating whether a talking fish would have avoided trouble if it had remained silent. The remark hints at a fable like exchange about prudence and speech.
Fragmentary text reports leaders and committees in a dispute over mine work rules. It mentions Mayor James M paign and L. Lewis leading a 200 man committee to pressure soft coal miners back to work. A new deadline bounds miners to stay in pits until a set date. References to New York Democrats and an executive mansion imply broader political stakes.
A youth surrendered to police after a shooting that wounded a mechanic. The suspect allegedly shot during a confrontation with Philip Swartz, then staggered into police headquarters and admitted the act. The incident involves legal questions surrounding bank director Warreng By Dorsey and state representative changes.
Boston city politics pivot as John B. Hynes defeats James M. Curley by a large margin, seen as a push against old bosses and a move to control municipal finances and taxes. The report also notes global and regional events, including wartime policy and a bubonic plague mention in New Mexico.
Massachusetts cities report turnout for current mayors including James M. Curley in an off year election. Democratic gains appear to buoy the party's 1950 congressional prospects while Senator Lehman wins reelection.
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