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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
1
Concord marks the centennial of the Concord grape founded by Wales Bull, a noted horticulturist. The grape has been a town staple since 1849, with garden clubs and horticultural societies observing the anniversary.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a minister or meeting in Concord held at noon with Johnson mentioned. specifics and date unclear.
Mr and Mrs Richard O Neil of 15 Laws West Concord welcome the birth of their first child at Bancress Her th Hospital in Concord. Mrs O Neil formerly Constance E Payne a former telephone operator. They are Madeline Payne and Edw P O Neil of West Concord. The baby’s father works for the Municipal Light plant.
Concord Lions Club opened its fall session at Howard Johnson with full attendance during 100 percent attendance week. Osman C. Chaffee led the business session after supper as guests included Harry Hartford and William Kelley. Barbara Deer inducted one member. David Williams won a cabinet door prize.
Concord and Acton residents are invited to a public hearing at the Court House on alterations to the railroad crossing where Route 2 crosses the single track of the New York New Haven and Hartford east of the Acton line. The meeting is open to all interested in the project.
Police seek clues after vandals spray painted the famed Minute Man statue last Wednesday morning. A four ounce paint can from a Chicago firm is the sole lead. Workmen removed the black enamel in two to three hours before hardening. Professor Lawton saw nothing amiss at 10 30 a m, while the can and top remained near the statue.
The 24th annual state DeMolay conclave runs October 13 to 15 in Concord and Lexington. Members from across the state are expected to attend with hosts led by Concord Master Councillor Yoan Hart and committee. A Friday meeting at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington precedes a Saturday night gathering at Wells-A-Hall Memorial Auditorium in Concord.
Concord Chief Frederick H. Lovejoy announces a civil defense plan with chief deputies William A. Elm Street and Russell Robb Monument Street. Divisions will cover Communications medical and health warden protection radio logic a chemical fire police engineering transportation housing feeding public information records with a deputy director to head each division.
The article notes Concord's official incorporation on September 12 1635, making it one of Massachusetts oldest communities. It recalls early settlement by William Wood in 1634, Berkeley's 1644 rescues after floods, and Governor Winthrop granting land purchase from Indians with Simon Willard negotiating.
Local voters prepare for the November 7 election in a town with about 4360 residents. Primaries and state and county races promise strong turnout with contests for governor councillor Whitney and attorney Robin. Democrat Falvey seeks the Third District seat.
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