Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Concord Enterprise in Concord, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1946

Page

6

Kelley for County District Attorney Campaign Endorsed

John F. Kelley is a World War II veteran and candidate for County District Attorney in Middlesex County. He has 29 months of combat service and has been endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and local VFW posts across 49 towns, a first for the organization in public office endorsements. He spoke to veteran groups urging civic responsibility.

John F. Kelley Middlesex County Kelley Veterans of Foreign Wars Middlesex County Council V.F.W

Veteran candidate warns Middlesex voters on duty turnout

A World War II veteran, the sole veteran nominated by both major parties for a Middlesex County office, urges the 210000 veterans to rally for the single open post. He warns that losing could be read as veterans declining public duties.

Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Plan Joint Installations

Willow Lodge Rebekahs and Concord Lodge 212 IOOF will hold joint officer installations at Odd Fellows hall on Thursday October 31. J Reginald Perry will become Odd Fellows noble grand and his wife Florence Perry will be installed as Rebekahs noble grand. Program begins at 7 o’clock with the Rebekahs installation at 7:30, followed by a collation and remarks.

West Concord Rebekah Lodge Concord Lodge IOOF Odd Fellows Hall J. Reginald Perry The Odd Fellows Florence Perry Rebekahs

Oak Park Plan Aims to Buy Parking Lots

Ellis Denny of the Oak Park Chamber of Commerce urged the village board to purchase parking meters to raise funds sufficient to buy parking lots and remove meters.

Oak Park, Ill Ellis Denny Oak Park

Rotary Ladies Night In Concord At Howard Johnson

Concord Rotary Club hosts ladies night at the Colonial Room Howard Johnson West Concord with dinner at 6 45 led by Robert D Parks. A white elephant auction to aid the Concord School Band uniform drive will follow led by Community Service Committee.

Concord Concord Rotary Club Howard Johnson West Concord Robert D. Parks

Blue grama deemed most valuable grass on northern plains pastures

Readers learn that blue grama grass is considered the most valuable forage across pastures in the northern Great Plains region, highlighting its importance for grazing and livestock. The note underscores its prominence among grasses in the area.

Great Plains

Laurence Curtis Emerges as Strong State Treasurer Candidate

Laurence Curtis of Boston, Republican nominee for State Treasurer, is portrayed as highly informed on state issues and housing. A World War I disabled veteran, he has long service in public and private roles, including ten years in the Massachusetts Legislature and leadership on housing, urban redevelopment, and river pollution measures.

Glancy News Service Laurence Curtis Boston Massachusetts W.E. Mullins Boston Herald Commonwealth Massachusetts‘Legislature Curtis

States adopt birth cards over certificates

Seven states Mississippi California Nevada Ohio Oregon Tennessee and Washington have adopted birth cards in place of birth certificates signaling a shift in record keeping and identification practice.

Mississippi California Nevada Ohio Oregon Tennessee Washington

All Stars Lead After Four Matches In Mill Bowing League

The All Stars stay in first place after a four-match week in the Mill Bowling League at Lexington. K of C climbed to second by beating Reformatory, while Lincoln and Depot tie for runner up. Marty Wheeler of Lincoln rolled 333 with a 114 single, Tony Dessie had the night’s top 125 single.

Concord Tony Dessie Lincoln Yésults All ‘Stars G. Dee J. Dempsey P.dee C. Bregoli D. Brésoli Ingeneére Thrift Hopkins M. Lombardo J.flanniery J. Muscato B. ‘Nickerson P. Moreau K. of C M. Dee W. O'Neill E. Finigan R. Loughlin J. Byron D. Garey T. McHugh J. McGrath W. Dee M. Diskin L.‘Dée A. Fraticelli Depot T. Hill P. Melisi Dempsey J. Hayes C. Stéffanelli A. Bartolomeo Clippers M. Mara R. Macone N. McGrath G.johnson C. Mayo D. ‘Robinson

Audrey Anastasi Begins Duties as Organist in Ayer

Mrs Audrey Anastasi of Ayer began her duties as organist last Sunday. She is also a renowned cellist and accomplished musician on other instruments. Mr and Mrs Stephen Tackney of Hancock Street celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary on October 19. Mrs Tackney is the former Beatrice McGuane of Ayer. They have one son Neal Evans Tackney. On October 17 Richard Francis Albani, son of Mr and Mrs Albani of Schoolway, celebrated his fifth birthday. Also on the same day Mary Ellen Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Martin of Cutler Street, marked her eighth birthday.

Audrey Anastasi Ayer Stephen Tackney Hancock Street Tackney Beatrice McGuane Neal Evans Tackney Richard Francis Albani Eererore Albani School Way Mary Ellen ‘Martin George Martin Cutlerstree

Anniversary notices several local birthdays and marriages

Bedford John Richard Mc Grath marks his third birthday on October 23 with note of others born this week Nancy Elen Livermore Ida Hamilton Carol Mary Persall Paul Powderly and Jean Elien Persall celebrate birthdays October 27 to 30. Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston Jr celebrate seventeenth anniversary October 23. Marriage anniversaries for James D Smith Carlise and Edward sixty sixth are listed with October 29 as a key date.

Bedford John Richard McGrath John J. McGrath Nancy Elen Livermore Frank Livermore Beacon Street Frances ‘Ida Hamilton Ernest Hamilton South Street Carol Mary Persall Charles Perace Hartwell Road Paul Powderly Richard J. Powderly South Road Jean Elien“Persall Thomas Johnston Maple Street Johnston Ruth Elizabeth Richard Senger Barbara Ruth Thomas, Jr James D. Smith Carlislé Edward Ee Twen Messin Sidney Davin Duane

Route 62 Closed For Repairs Near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Route 62 between Concord and Bedford remains closed due to construction near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery on Bedford Street. Traffic detours via Lexington Road to Old Bedford and then to Bedford, with re opening anticipated soon.

Concord Bedford Sleepy Hollow Bedford Street Lexington Road Old Bedford Dad

Concord Library Mourns Chairman Alien French

The Concord Library Committee passed a tribute noting the death of Chairman Alien French. It praises his twenty five years of leadership and service to the town, his sound judgment, and the lasting influence on the library’s standards and collection.

Concord Library Concord Library Committee Coord

Concord Lions Attend District Meeting at Woodbridge Hotel

Members of the Concord Lions club met at the Thoreau street depot on Tuesday evening and traveled to Somerville for the first District meeting of the season at the Woodbridge Hotel. Over 100 people from nearby clubs attended as Lions officers spoke during the program led by President Leeman Fairies.

Concord Concord Lions Club Thoreau Street Somerville Woodbridge Lions Leeman Fairies

Hunting Season Opens with Record License Issuance

Concord notes a grand opening of the hunting season with many sportsmen afield at dawn in frigid weather. Local quail pheasant and game birds pursued. Mrs Elsie E Rose town clerk reports a record number of hunting licenses issued due to delays in the office last Friday and Saturday.

Concord Elsie E. Rose

Bedford Diner and Mrs Sombrowsky Relation Noted

In Bedford area a diner on Martfora Street moved to Springs. The annual fair of the Workers Co Corps of Workers at the First Church was held with Mrs Sombrowsky returning home with her infant, and Ellinwood listed among participants.

Nes Martforaistreet Ee Springs the Co’ Aueel Oe Woman's First Os Church Ellinwood, Ase Ta Corps of Workers

West Concord Woman's Club Holds Fall Meeting and Garden Day

West Concord’s Woman's Club held its fall gathering last Friday with Mrs. Harry Wilson presiding. Guest speaker Laurence Fletcher showed color films of Massachusetts State Reservations, highlighting outdoor nature scenes. Open House was observed and refreshments served.

West Concord

Club Holds Final Summer Meeting and Supper

The West Concord Minsketaquil Sportmen's Club held its last summer and fall session Thursday evening off Harrington Avenue with Fred Nolan and his committee in charge of supper. President Turner Kelley led the business meeting as about 50 members and guests attended. The group will meet again for the annual session in Manieri where the next year's officer slate will be elected. date and place to be announced.

Minsketaquil Harrington Avenue Fred “Nolan Turner Kelley Anmira Maniery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atty Rotary Rameau Community Service Committee Colonial Inn Robert L. Ramsay Julian W. Ballou Fred T. Boyd Fellowship Alden R. Wheeler Charles Carruth Ralph D.mcleary Samuel G. Kent Edward J. Bartlett James H. Dee BASE Salir Lynn Florence Poplin Main Street Hudson Cleon Coleman Oil ‘Flagr Bud’s Nason Wing ‘Wheeler Delsie Win Hess Rouue No Concord Library Steve Sombrowsky Delmon Hunt Xesh Lored Sia Cauliflower Pascal Celery Les-Sea Cual Bouquet Cashmere ‘Scie Barcolene Alpe Japos i Duffy Mott's CIDER Jane Parker
Search Courier

Search the Concord Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Concord Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication