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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
1
Public unveiling features embossed five stamp envelopes in an exclusive early display at the post office.September event marks a limited stamp issue and formal presentation amid local interest.
Three persons were involved in a two car crash at Sudbury road and Route 2. A car and a truck collided and burst into flames. The injured were treated at Emerson Hospital and released. one driver died from severe injuries. Police and a barracks unit investigated the scene.
Vacation crowds filled traffic and sidewalks as families returned from trips. The brief report notes light congestion and limited excitement beyond the first days of the holiday period.
Concord residents critique Emerson Playground facilities noting a single 290 seat stand, two 150 seat sections with one broken row, and stands on the visitors’ side causing sun glare. Town officials and school authorities face demand to improve seating before the high school grid season.
Mrs Henry A Laughlin née Elizabeth C Laughlin and her two daughters Rebecca 2 1 2 and Susan C both of Concord were hurt Friday in Burlington. They were taken to Choate Memorial Hospital in Woburn along with driver John Rosander and 1 year old Judy England of Concord for treatment.
Mrs Edward A Boresen of 7 Main Street received word that her husband Edward has arrived safely in The Azores to take a new post as fire chief of Santa Maria Airport. He left Westover Fields Airport at 11 30 the day before, arriving August 22. The family plans to join him on the island and settle permanently. He notes pleasant island scenery and affordable clothing and food, with the airport moved 160 miles inland to Terceira.
Concord youngster Baxter, son of Mr and Mrs Gregory Baxter of Lexington Road, joins Bates College for pre season football with Head Coach Raymond Pond after being named as a promising end from Concord High. Dartmouth also accepted him for fall entering class with a scholarship.
The Concord Board of Selectmen will hold its next regular meeting Monday evening September 9 at 7 30 oclock in the Town House. Chairman Egbert S Newbury Jr will preside marking the return to weekly meetings after a reduced summer schedule.
Concord resident seeks a ride to Boston arriving by 7 a m. Willing to alternate driving duties. Contact W R Callahan Concord 979.
Concord reports a $100 reward presented to George E. Johnson and Charles G. Robinson for saving a 14 year old boy after a canoe overturned on August 28. Johnson and Robinson aided 15 year olds John Brady and James Cullen with Brady needing artificial respiration. Brady recovered and was treated at Emerson Hospital.
The Rev. Al fred Wheeler Stone, former pastor of the West Concord Union Church, returns to preach next Sunday at 10 45 in the morning. He has supplied the pulpit since Rev. Kenneth Teed resigned last spring as the church awaits its new pastor Rev. Earl K Sweatland and the fall winter schedules begin.
Miss Barbara Shaw debutante daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter K Shaw Jr will enter Vassar College in the fall. She recently made her debut at the Country Club and is a provisional member of the Junior League.
The Concord Veterans Housing Committee begins the first breaking of ground Friday at 9 am near Laurel and Stow streets. Veterans who purchased lots will start construction on one of up to 20 proposed $5,000 homes marking the project kickoff.
Rosalie L. Lowden aged is 92 on Saturday September 7 in Concord. She lives at 414 Hubbard Street and is mother of Elsie E. Rose the town clerk. Born in Lincoln she has resided in Concord over 50 years and is among the town’s oldest residents with two daughters and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Miss Catherine F. McInerney aged 89 native of Concord died at her Jamaica Plain home 111 Chestnut Avenue. High mass of requiem was said at Blessed Sacrament Church and burial was in St. Bernard's Cemetery Concord. She was daughter of the late James and Mary McInerney and survived by niece Miss Ann G McInerney who lived with her.
Mr and Mrs John F Cullinane announced the engagement of Miss Madelyn Loftus of Concord to Joseph Richard Berrie of Waltham. Berrie served ten years in the US Navy in the Pacific. The wedding is planned for Saturday September 14 at St Bernard's Church in Concord.
The Concord Post and VFW are expected to take over the vacated room at the Veterans Building after the Concord Ration Board moved to the old Concord High School building.
Concord council plans outing at Stow Country Club on Sunday October 6 with sports including golf bowling softball and baseball and a lobster or chicken dinner at 2. Rev Michael J Burke named new chaplain replacing the late Walter Quinlan and Joseph Keating of Fitchburg named district deputy to install officers September 17.
William R. Callahan of Lexington road returns to the Boston Globe main office from Cambridge where he led the Cambridge edition for about a year. He begins Saturday and seeks daily transportation to Boston. His Cambridge successor will be Major Stanley W. Howard, a Cambridge resident.
The Con cord Lions Club will hold its next meeting after supper at 6:30 PM at Howard Johnson’s Restaurant in West Con cord on September 10.
The Concord Veterans Housing Committee reports progress on a local veterans housing project proposing permanent small homes scattered around the town. An additional appropriation of 60000 was unanimously approved by the town, despite state law interpretation obstacles and site and material decisions.
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