07 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
1
An early report outlines Ian Patterson joining the Braves in a fortnight enterprise setup. Details are scarce but reference new equipment and a formal debut season.
A cryptic notice notes a mammoth crook sighting near Bernard Parish with about 60 days mentioned. Details are unclear due to OCR distortion but the item points to a regional security concern and possible timeline.
Funeral services for George Winthrop Lee 81 former librarian for Stoke and Webster Corporation were held Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Bradford Hastings officiating. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord. Lee authored books on law and reform, founded cooperative associations in Boston, and helped establish community centers and settlement services before his death in Brookline.
In line with the question of peace and international action, women voters groups enlist members in over 600 communities to monitor powers and potential leaders abroad. Projects include schools, movies, and discussions open to all residents as plans proceed.
A three day indoor bazaar is planned in Concord a week away with opening next Thursday night. The event features ongoing programs through the evenings and a grand prize drawing.
A regular meeting of the Elks Lodge No. is scheduled at BP O street on the upcoming Tuesday.
At 11 o clock the dedication of the Nave enlargement is noted. A new memoria to Thomas P Brookson will be decreased and followed by an Open House for the Parish House showing the new improvements.
Concord L Lloyd B Waring chairs a gathering at the Colonial Inn Concord with committee members from Fifth Middlesex Norfolk and other districts. Special guests include Harald Itwell Jr and Dorice Preston. Sudbury Tyne bors Walthant and Westford are listed among attendees.
West Concord report from Monday night details a meeting of Pack 33 den mothers and committee members led by Cubmaster Benson to review the successful drive. The group thanks donors and notes the next regular meeting on the 22nd at the Hapyey Wheeler auditorium under Cubmaster Mallen.
A simple anniversary observance took place last Friday in a quiet setting, marking a milestone with subdued ceremony and small gathering. No dignitaries or public events were reported.
Fragmentary text notes a meat dealer involved in a disputed matter. Mentions are unclear but reference voices at a key point and a Peter Bulkeley figure, plus G Kent as local president. Details are garbled with missing context and names.
Councilor Kenneth Heinz and attendees Johns Bart L Bowman Donald Waite and K Walters of the Sneed Cornell joined Saturday sessions in Fall River, according to a clipped transcription.
Area scouts are reminded of camp activities with the first Camp Sachem event in New Hampshire this Saturday and Sunday plus a second session on the 23rd at Camp Oak. Weeks of preparation and involvement are encouraged, and all core participants are invited to take part.
A Concord couple marked their first anniversary at home with family nearby. The couple and their three daughters, along with several grandchildren, gathered to celebrate in their residence on 2nd Street.
A parade will form in front of Concord High School at 6 30 PM Friday. The event includes the school band and cheerleaders.
The Concord Community Chest 1948 campaign dinner will be held at Howard Johnson's on Tuesday October 19 at 7 p.m. Co-hosts, officers, directors, team captains, and the 1948 Campaign Committee will be led by George R. Walker and Robert D. Parks.
In Everett and Middlesex County Extension Service cooperates with a regional association. Professor Cowan presents a wildlife breeding proposal outlining aims to expand breeding programs. The extension office invites allied industry members and others to participate in upcoming sessions.
The Concord Board of Trade and Emerson group met after supper at the Colonial Room of Howard Johnsons last Monday with about 50 members present. President William F. Kussin led the meeting, reports from Leo Mortenson and Ruth E. Helsher were read and approved, and Samuel JG. Kent read a world-wide letter. Harold Cabot briefed on the Concord School Facilities Committee before a speaker discussed weekend plans and related topics.
In a terse note, Concord residents will discuss station improvement November 10 after an October 26 meeting at The Dows Framingham. The program hints at a debate on World Government and features Laurence Feterese.
Central Station firefighters answered a morning alarm at the home of Raymond Emerson on Estabrook Road. The 119th alarm of the year sounded shortly before noon on Tuesday. Damaged structure was slight.
Town election closes with 4 406 total voters the highest in history. Precinct totals show 2 978 in precinct 1 and 1 428 in precinct 2. Town clerk Cornelia Lawrence notes 132 registered on closing date and 310 registered in last two weeks. Since June 429 registered in town, with 2 426 000 nationwide voters for November plans.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a marriage on October 5 1608 in New York involving individuals named Sig i Eotiale. The readable text is incomplete but marks a historical marriage event with named party.
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