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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
7
The Joriér High School athletic department hosted a dance benefit with students and faculty overseeing a social event. Maynard supplied the music for the piano pieces as attendees enjoyed refreshments marking the end of a press in Wensakt.
At the Fall Conference in Boston leaders including Mrs. Maynard and Mrs. Evers outlined the Poppy Drive to support veterans. The Magnata Legion asks residents to donate gifts for distribution to veterans and families, aiming to exceed last year’s 200 gifts. Donations may be left at the Legion on Friday night, November closing.
A well attended demonstration led by Dorothy Dexter of Home Squire Company occurred last Monday afternoon at the United P Wal. Attendees enjoyed attractively arranged meat platters and a correct carving demonstration. Winners were praised for the meat dishes and toast.
Fragmentary notes show a door prize of a cooker and Pyrex dishware awarded to Mrs John Bamford with mentions of participants such as Mrs Ryan in a local event.
Mayhar Sealer of Weights and Measures Clifford A. King issued a warning this week to door to door wood sellers. He noted numerous complaints about short weight per basket and misrepresentation of quantity in the first years of enforcement. King urged buyers to demand accurate weights and correct measures in all transactions.
A local operation rated by authorities for safety shows ongoing concerns and potential shutdown. Officials to review practices at the site and impose action if standards are not met. Community members express alarm about possible job losses and public risk.
The Maynard effort seeks paper donations for a Catholic charity drive on Saturday November 13. Papers or magazines should be bundled securely and placed on sidewalks in front of homes before eight o'clock, with bundles not too large for easy handling.
Saturday text incomplete. Sunday collection time cited as 10:30 am. Reader urged to notify the real party number 17 for further details.
The Merry Stitchers Club held its first meeting on Friday November 5 at the home of Mrs Pendergast. Officers elected include President Audry Allen, Vice President Geraldine Maria, Secretary Virginia Spratt, Treasurer Rosemary Pendergast.
The article notes Peter Olson turning 18 on Friday November 5 with a school party. After games and recreation a light meal and refreshments were shared, brought by Mrs Olson.
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