21 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1948
Page
1
Local readers see hints of celebrations and political mentions. Revindicated items include anniversaries at a bank firm and reflections on political figures like Tom Dewey and President Harry in Concord. The text also references a Nations Day ceremony and an election correction for a town.
The Concord Community Chest sets a $63 500 goal for 1948 and lists volunteer workers and team captains. Section 1 includes Mrs Edward P Chase as captain with several volunteers, while Section 2 names Stephen P Baldwin as captain and lists other volunteers.
The Concord Walden Royal Arch Chapter will install its new slate of officers at the Masonic Temple at the next meeting scheduled for Monday night October 25 at 7 30. Be LaForest Robbins of West is named in the slate.
A Wayland based home demonstration agent from Concord is reported in a late afternoon item referencing a FB High rum on an UAA afternoon event.
Concord Girl Scouts set a busy schedule with a rummage sale on October 30 at the State Armory. The uniform sale is planned for November 1 at the Girl Scout House at B o'clock, and Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday is observed on October 31 with a new commemorative stamp forthcoming.
The body of Pvt. Antonio N. Rizzitano Jr. arrives at Concord depot to lie in state at his home before a service at St Bernard’s church. He leaves behind parents five sisters and seven brothers among other relatives.
At a dinner meeting of team captains held at Howard Johnson's on Tuesday night Concord and West Concord charities and welfare agencies appointed finance agents to support the drive. George R. Walker chairman urged neighbors’ support to reach the goal of 63500 and continue their work.
An obituary notes Sergt. Durkin who entered service with the Concord National Guard in Company H and later joined the paratroopers. Born in Lexington, he died in August 1944, leaving his parents and four siblings.
A United Nations Day note explains the charter required ratification by five major powers and a majority of signatory states. The United States ratified on October 24 1945 making the charter effective. A forthcoming Sunday October 24 features a meeting at the Concord Veterans building.
The town clerk announces national election hours for Tuesday November 2 from 6 AM to 8 PM. Precinct 1 voters will cast ballots at the appearing building and Precinct 2 at the Harvey Wheelot, West Concord.
The Junior Red Cross at 2 West Concord plans a yarn drive from October 25 to October 30 to knit items for a hospitalized veteran. Mrs D Mulcahy and Miss Bessie Wickham supervise. calling Mrs. J D Peterson at Concord 1085 W arranges yarn pickups. Any color or length welcomed.
A guest speaker addressed the Concord meeting today during a luncheon. Roger W Weeks, director of Be Priesschusetts Citizens, attended as part of the event.
A man obsessed with stars drifted into risky daydreams about space during wartime and romance. A leg injury from a stray accident sent him to hospital, turning stargazing into a coping hobby while he recovered and later sought college plans.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Flannery formerly of Bedford Street marked their 12th wedding anniversary last Friday October 15 Mrs Flannery who earlier noted a birthday anniversary is formerly of Stow
Tomorrow Workers rally in Concord with over 200 volunteers aiming to raise 63500 for welfare agencies including Emerson Hospital Visiting Nurse Association Girl Scouts Salvation Army and Boston Red Feather agencies. Ten critical days from October 22 to November 1 determine charity feasibility and cooperative fundraising success.
Wealth Avenue and Sonoma residents thank Margaret OGrady and all supporters for a successful event at Phirsh last night. The gathering drew a large turnout and praised ongoing community efforts and generosity.
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