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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions universities, anti inflation efforts, Ethiopia, the Great Republic, St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York landmarks, the Statue of Liberty, and King’s Mountain with dates and scattered references, typical of an OCR'd newspaper snippet.
The piece notes a shift to fall activities as resorts stay open into October and travelers plan trips through the state toward New Hampshire and Vermont. Northern Vermont shows early color on high land while valleys remain summer green, with the White Mountains finished in Indian Summer haze.
A sworn document from October 3 1946 details the Concord Enterprise Marlboro Massachusetts ownership by Enterprise Press Inc Dustin S Lucier and editor Rudolph Currier. It states no bondholders owning 1 percent or more and reports an average paid circulation of 940 copies in the prior year.
Concord obituary for Walter S Wood 83 a retired partner of Cutter and Wood Supply Co Boston and former Concord school committee chair. Funeral services set in his home at 26 Hubbard Street. He leaves wife four sons Robert Montclair Norman Concord Walter Jackson Heights NY Donald Wood Brooklyn NY a daughter Ruth New London CT a brother and seven grandchildren.
West Concord Massachusetts Frank H Rideout 87 longtime resident died Monday at his home after a long illness Funeral services planned at 2 o clock this afternoon at his home 2 Winthrop Street Rev Edward Perry Daniels officiating Burial in Old Cemetery Ashburnham He born January 27 1859 in Templeton retired from Massachusetts Reformatory in 1929 where he was superintendent of the furniture department He was a member of First Parish Church Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution Masonics Concord Lodge of Odd Fellows He lived with his daughter Miss Gertrude M Rideout Concord High School English teacher He had a summer home in Ashburnham and was the oldest living graduate of his 1879 Cushing Academy class Father of Lieut Percy A Rideout WWI veteran killed in France 1918 and Harold C Rideout of Ashburnham who died 1938 Wife Effie A Ward died December 1940 Surviving are daughter two granddaughters three grandsons and one great grandson.
Concord prepares to host Needham in a crucial game with both teams boasting unbeaten records. Coach Bernie Megin relies on his back field and veterans Diedering Eisenhauer and Orciani as Needham counters with speed and deception. Assistant Jack Donovan scouted Needham as Concord emphasizes defense and a strong defensive game.
White and Concord gaze at Needham as fans rally like never before for a possible third consecutive victory. Grandstands shortages threaten larger crowds, while cheerleaders and the band ready for the big game.
Twenty four veterans enrolled in school join 24 VETERANS NOW GOING TO SCHOOL in a community program. Many served in Navy Army Air Forces and Coast Guard. three key players Jack O Grady Willie Pearson and Dave Spooner returning to play for Coach Bernie Megin in an undefeated season. Several others continued studies after post graduate status with most graduates expected next June.
Concord High School won its season opener in cross country 19 to 38 over Hopedale High on a new two and three quarters mile course. Pietro Antonangelli led with 14 minutes 18 seconds, followed by Nelson Putnam and Robert Brooks as top finishers.
Thomas B. Diskin writes from Concord Mass arguing Emerson Playground admissions should be free for all ages including children and high schoolers. He claims charging admission when seats are scarce exploits families and contradicts the town’s gift clause preserving free access.
Antonangelli won the race with Putnam second and Brooks third for the college group. Taft placed fourth, Holmes fifth, Dee sixth, Pope seventh. Cooper eighth, Drisko ninth, Hansen tenth, Bowen eleventh, Kinsley twelfth, Wright thirteenth, Ropes fourteenth, DeMille fifteenth, Olsen sixteenth, Barry seventeenth.
Concord notice announces competitive examinations for provisional appointments as property and supply clerk accounting and auditing clerk statistical clerk with salaries from 2394 to 3021 dollars per year in New England agencies. No written tests. ratings based on experience and education. Copies available at any post office. Local inquiries directed to Henry O M Hersher Sr Concord Post Office.
Lincoln leads Mill Dam Bowling League as six players post high scores. Tony Dessie tops night with .323. Lincoln totals 1784 for six. Scores list top bowlers for Lincoln, Stars, Depot, Post Office, Reformatory, Thrift, K of C and Dairy in opening week.
The Concord Draft Board office will move to Waltham on October 10 and merge with the Waltham Selective Services Boards. The Concord board remains with likely same members. clerk Flora Ballou will resign after six years. The board dates to 1940 and has included Concord Acton Bedford Maynard Lincoln Sudbury Lexington Carlisle. Three local registrars will be appointed to register 18 year olds on their birthdays. Judge Edyard B Caiger remains chairman.
Maynard St Casimir church on Great Road lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11 a m with rosary and benediction at 3 p m Weekday masses at 8 a m except Wednesday 7 30 a m Wednesday religious instruction for high school at 8 a m and junior high at 11 a m Saturday class at 10 a m resumes for Polish and religion led by Felician Sisters Sunday morning after the 9 o clock mass Sunday school for grammar school children including those preparing for First Holy Communion The 9 o clock mass Sunday begins the monthly Holy Communion for members of the Senior Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Tuesday October 9 is the Senior Sodality monthly meeting at 7 15 p m After the 11 o clock mass important meetings of the Tabernacle Society and the Men's Society.
The Methodist Church led by Rev. Herbert Fulton will observe World Communion Sunday on October 6 with special choir music and a world Saviour meditation. Church school shifts to noon after service to boost participation. Youth Fellowship joins the school hour. Worcester District conference plans include an afternoon session at Wesley Church with reports, a stewardship clinic, and a 6:00 banquet with Bishop Louis O Hartman as speaker. annual church fair with supper and features is set for November 8.
Thursday October 3 mid week service followed by social hour at 7 30 p m with a guest speaker coffee table sponsored by the Wo burn Massachusetts members Sunday October 6 Sunday school at 10 00 a m Wednesday October 9 The Christian Endeavor Society meets in the church vestry at 8 p m
Union Congregational Church in Maynard will hold Worldwide Communion on Sunday October 6 at 10 45 with Rev Norman C MacLean officiating and music by the choir directed by Harold Merriman Miss Marion L Jones is organist Church School sessions start at 9 30 and 10 45 for different classes Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 6 00 with Miss Jane Dockerty presiding Church Council convenes October 7 at 7 30 and other meetings follow Names include Mrs Hans Erikson Dorothy Hamlin James Eaton and Edith Butterworth Protestant weekday religious education resumes Wednesday at St George s Episcopal with 104 enrollees taught by Rev Eugene Goll and Rev Norman C MacLean and Miss Edith Butterworth.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school and a Wednesday meeting at 7 45. Reading room hours are daily from noon to 4 P M except holidays. The lesson subject for October 6 is Unreality with Golden Text from John 2 16 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Sunday service led by Rev. Earl K. Sweatland at 10 45. P S meeting scheduled for 7 o clock with Mrs Nina Lind and C W MacWilliams as organist and chorister.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH announces Rev. Alfred B. Stasrat as substitute rector and Mrs. Ann Root McGrath as organist. Morning services are set for 8:00 and 11:00 A.M.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church presents Sunday masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 oclock with a Sunday school after the 8 30 mass Evening services include Rosary Litany and Novena followed by Benediction at 5 oclock Rev W F Shaughnessy is pastor and Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate.
Rev Michael J Soen pastor Rev Mark P Sullivan curate Mrs Juliette A MacLean organist Morning masses on Sunday at 7 815 and 1030 oclock Sunday school after Mass every Sunday at 930 Carlisle Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 430 oclock
The Trinitarian Walden Street church outlines a Sunday program with 9:30 a.m. church school, 11 a.m. morning worship by Pastor John E. Wallace and choir music, and a 4:45 p.m. Young People’s Group meeting in the vestry led by Norman Scherer as adult sponsor. Nursery is available during the service.
Long street pastor Harry P. Polland invites parishioners to Sunday events with Sunday school at 10 45 a m and adult Bible class. Evening service at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
First Parish in Concord on Lexington Road lists Sunday activities with World Wide Communion Sunday. Church school at 9 45 a m, morning service and church hour including kindergarten, music by the chorus choir, communion at noon, delegates attending the South Middlesex Conference in Watertown, and the Young People's Society meeting at 7 00 p m.
Sudbury FIRST PARISH and SOUTH SIDE Congregational announce October 1946 events. Sunday school at 9:30 for all ages, morning worship at 11, Lifes Meaning sermon. Midweek rehearsal, luncheon, and World Communications observance at Sudbury Methodist with Rev Herbert Fulton. Final Fair luncheon details and church gathering urged with fellowship.
Rev Harry E Gordon presides as speaker at the St George church events this week. Choir rehearsal Thursday before Sunday service with church school at 10 45 am and sermon following. Another meeting is planned for Monday afternoon at 2 30 pm.
Worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 a m. Fall business meeting at 2 00 p m. Senior meeting at 5 30 p m and evening session at 7 00 p m all on Monday October 71. Sisters’ meeting at the home of a new Woodland card. Junior group and Boy Scouts meet at the vestry.
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