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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
1
Local chatter notes Concord hosts Reeser in a Saturday kickoff while Punchard has defeated Andover 34 to 0 and 51 to 0. Coach Wal is out for revenge.
A note indicates ongoing Bod Studies on Wednesday focusing on a member of athletic teams at Sty.
Concord fans receive a first official preview of Coach Bernie Megin's 1948 edition as Concord High hosts Prichard High in a Saturday 2:30 clash. Donald Dunn assists, Maurice Shea manages. key players include Philip Gaudet, Her bert Deveaux, Jack King, Dick Finan, Jim McKenna, Tony Basile, and Chipper Pierce.
A reading notes an increase in youth registration as the rule requires individuals aged 18 to register on their 18th birthday or within five days. The change affects youths aged 18 to 25 as part of the ongoing registration process.
Edward P. Chase of 90 Main Street was reappointed to the Concord Board of Appeals at the town meeting of the Concord Selectmen this Monday night at the Town House.
Trinity's Hooke Rug Classes will be held next Wednesday from 5 to 8 p m at the house. About 100 hooked rugs made by the AG4HT-1948 class sponsored by Mrs Harold Cowling will be on exhibit. Registrations for new classes begin in October. Proceeds benefit the building fund. public invited, River Street entrance.
Ed wards Quimby post Aport region elected officers for a second term at the last meeting. Henry J. Higgins was named senior vice commander while Dianna Edward J. Higgins served as vice commander. Benjamin Rice became finance officer and Don Benere adjutant. Herbert Merriam Jr. was judge advocate with Roy Linscott chaplain and Kleinfielder sergeant at arms. Executive committee includes Herbert Leusher and Herbert Merriam. Florida waters produce nearly half of the country s shrimp.
Johnny Kelley veteran marathoner from West Concord was guest speaker at the Concord Lions meeting and supper in the Colonial Room of Howardson's. About 40 members attended as Lawrence Petersen presided. Beharrell and Conant received attendance pins, Sullivan earned a pin for bringing two new members. A board report noted a Ladies Night on October 26 at Levere Framingham. New members Murray Williams, FaicheHar, Moreau, Rothwell were listed among officers and directors.
Concord plans an upcoming photography exhibit at the Art Center featuring two leading local studios. Keith Martin of 6 Main Street and Anderson Wood of 30 Main Street will display their work as Concord's outstanding commercial photographers unite for the event.
Conny Faring L Ben oit Sr proprietor of the Minute Man Chevrolet Inc applied to the Board of Selectmen for permission to install and construct a new site. The filing outlines plans to build a new facility and the intended location for the upgrade.
Virginia reports 97,600 farms with an average size of 89.6 acres. The figure reflects agricultural activity across the state and informs farm infrastructure and policy planning.
New Concord residents must verify voting qualifications. Any citizen 21 or older who has lived in Massachusetts for one year and in Concord for six months can register at the Town House from September 16 to October 1. Registrations close for the national election. For information contact Clerk’s office at 677 or Mrs Jolie, Voter Service chairman, at 1728-M in Concord.
The Concord town celebrates its 313th anniversary with a library exhibit at the Concord Library. Louise Stimson presents another display of her "Alice in Wonderland" production at the Concord Free Public Library.
A surprise bridal shower was held in St George's Church parish hall Monday evening for Miss Alice Brown by Sabra League members. The decorated hall featured a watering can confetti shower as Miss Brown opened gifts. Refreshments concluded the festive event.
The Corinthian Lodge A F and A M held its annual meeting in Concord with election and installation of officers. Harold E Lawson of Lincoln was elected worshipful master, succeeding William A Robus, who received a past master jewel from Merton J Leighton. Other officers include Donald M new senior warden Edgar A Roh junior warden and Ralph Hommrays Co se as treasurer.
Members of the Concord Chapter of DeMolay gathered Friday night at Mment Street for a cookout and entertainment by E LaForest Robbins Jr and Donald Gerow. Members should submit dues by the next meeting on September 24. Afterward a baked bean supper will precede a trip to Hillsboro New Hampshire for the weekend.
Forty scouts attended the opening meeting of the fall season at 428 Main Street home of Troop 33 committee member Winslow J Damon. A corn roast followed. regular meetings will be on Mondays with John Halliday as scoutmaster and Fred Olive as assistant.
A partial OCR summary notes 862 of 4 110 voters turned out on Tuesday with 791 Republicans and 71 Democrats. Town clerk Mrs Mire Ebenevail reports the partial results and party breakdown.
In Concord the James J. Mansfield Post elected officers with the installation to occur later. The report notes Republican wins in Precinct 1 and Democratic gains elsewhere, with Otis Whitney reelected to a third term as Councillor. McCarron faced weak showings in nearby towns. Tompkins and other candidates are mentioned in district races.
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