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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
8
The Old Timers Baseball series ended with Hudson and Maynard teams facing off. A banquet by Milstream Catering of Maynard marked the event, with players wives and guests in attendance. Maynard edged Hudson to win the series, surprising Hudson who expected to fare better.
Tom King starred at the banquet as at the diamond, singing Mammy and energizing the crowd. Jack Onslow of Acton summarized the game against the Hudsonites with insider tactics. Tom Dunne, Fitchburg umpire, shared insights, while Dan Kelley urged aging officials to pace themselves. Summers and Dunne received gifts for their umpiring, marking the final game of the series.
Funeral services for Mrs Isabelle Coombs Warren 65 wife of Rawson A Warren were held at West Concord Union Church with Rev Earle Sweatland officiating. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Concord. Born Islesboro Maine July 14 1881 she came to Concord thirteen years ago and was a member of Lone Star chapter Order of Eastern Star. Survived by husband a daughter Miss Helene Warren four sisters Mrs Collins Melrose Mrs Eith Hall Miss Erma Coombs and Miss Zoa Coombs Whitman.
Firefighters from the Central Station answered a car fire at the home of Mrs. Stanley Wilson on Hubbard Street last Saturday around 4 30 in the afternoon. The box alarm 23 was sounded. Damage was slight.
Concord Garden Club re elected President Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer and other officers at the Oct 16 meeting. Members voiced concern over Dutch elm disease and urged proper feeding and spraying. An Arnold Arboretum tour is planned for Oct 28 meeting Dr. Donald Wyman at 10 30 a m with driveway access and box lunches.
Concord residents announce the engagement of Katherine Elizabeth Barr to Alvin Leslie Vaughan Jr. Vaughan, U S Navy, is the son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Vaughan of Jacksonville Florida. Miss Barr, a Concord High School graduate and Bryant and Stratton Business School alumna, plans a November wedding.
West Concord announces the engagement of Miss Lillian G. McClellan daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward J McClellan of 508 Main Street to Robert H Neumyer son of Mrs Ethel Neumyer of Malden and the late Mr Neumyer. Neumyer served three years with the Americal Division in the South west Pacific Area. The wedding is set for next month at West Concord.
Concord residents are reminded of a rummage sale by the West Concord Girl Scouts to be held Saturday morning across from the West Concord Post Office. Pvt Valentino Venti visiting with his parents at 4 Cottage Lane on leave from the U S Army. Captain Jane Richardson of Concord High School girls field hockey played in exhibition games with hall-school stars in Boston last Saturday.
Concord Woman's Club presents a two night drama under the Drama Committee led by Mrs. Joseph J. Ecker at the Veterans Building. Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday October 29 and 30 at 8 o clock, open to the public. The club's next regular meeting will be Monday November 18 at the parish house of Trinity Congregational Church. A November 25 program features Miss Helen Francis presenting Character Interpretations for Enjoyment.
In a Monday game at Maynard the Maynard Junior Varsity and Concord Jayvees finished 6 to 6. Tony Basile scored the Concord TD on a 70 yard dash through the entire team.
Sacramento reports lawmakers consider penalties for drivers who go too slowly on state roads. The proposal asks highway patrol to enforce faster speeds or remove slow vehicles from the road as the state has no general speed limit.
A notice of gratitude from Hannah Robinson thanks friends for their sympathy and support during a time of loss. The message expresses heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown and closes with thanks from the family.
Sudbury chapter of the American Red Cross resumed its monthly meeting at Town Hall. Plans call for rapid staffing of production activities to supply clothing for overseas, with home sewing possible. Mrs Sears and Mrs Goodhue will distribute materials to willing volunteers. pins will honor 200 hours of service or one year in several Red Cross corps.
Miss Janice Dillon hosted by the Arthur Cushings last weekend. Red Cross field representative Elizabeth Blair spoke on activities and advised. Henry and Mary Hall of Lendham relocate, selling the Sudbury home to be replaced by Roland and Mrs. Cutler in Canton. Friday Bridge Club at Mrs. Piper's. Mrs. Evans won first prize with Mrs. Cahill taking consolation.
The Sudbury Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the town hall on Monday October 28 1946 at 8 p m. Americo Brigandi seeks to keep 2000 hens on North road Route 117 and Robert Ross seeks to erect a garage on Old Marlboro road not in conformity with zoning laws. Harvey N Fairbank chairman.
Glancy News Service reports that Melvin G Rogers, longtime Middlesex County Commissioner and current chairman, is running for a full four year term. Republicans and independent voter groups across 54 towns mobilize to support his reelection, citing his 1909 to present service, road improvements, and postwar highway program plans.
Beverly High wins 49 to 15 over Concord High on the Beverly course. Jack Mason wins in 15 49 as Cap Bob Brooks, Nelson Putnam, Robert Finan, Normie Dee and others score for Beverly. Concord selects Brooks Putnam Antonangelli Finan Dee to travel to New York for Mattan College meet. They depart Friday morning and return Sunday after the event with about 50 schools competing. Buy War Bonds end Stamps.
The note highlights Dr Anderson of the Board of Direct Churches and his long service at First Church in Washington. It notes his role on faith and life committees and praises his wit, humor, and incisive leadership, inviting him to speak.
Concord plans to reorganize its Parent Teachers Association with a meeting next Wednesday February 30 at 8 o'clock at High School. Guest speaker will be district director of the Massachusetts Parent Teacher Association who will discuss the association work and organization.
Local veterans invited to air squadron gathering next Monday in the mess hall armory. Brigadier General Doolittle, national commander of the AFA, appoints Colonel Crawford as wing commander. Veterans to form local squadrons across Massachusetts with the strength of the Air Association equaling the American Legion from World War I.
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