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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
13
Fragmented OCR reports show a heavy GOP push in November with Republicans claiming gains over 1946 and Democrats lagging in several states. A separate item notes a payroll robbery under investigation and a fatal head-on crash near the Quabbin Reservoir involving two drivers and a truck.
The is staged clash in Paris city streets and a tally of candidates in the November governor race includes Boston figures Bradford and Dever. Bradford leads the Republican ticket, while Dever runs as Democrat. A related note mentions a coma patient and a physician's report amid the tense campaign environment.
Disjointed report notes chatter about safety of New Hampshire officials amid Concord tensions as Dartmouth College figures and local opponents vie in November primary. A drowning incident at Olney Pond near Lincoln is briefly mentioned alongside fragile references to a Sherman Adams era Congress clash.
Agriculture officials announce the yearly food basket costs in the east west surround area at 708 dollars, up by 71 from the prior year amid drought worries. Berlin crisis and mercy killing case at Leeds University surface in scattered reports as Italy’s colonial changes and Allied talks unfold.
Lawrence Jeneined of Southboro is named the new warden of the State Prison at Charles Town. A former state prison official, he succeeds Franck Hanagan who retired a week ago. Spurr, known to locals as Buck, graduated from Peters High School and Clark University, later Bentley School of Accounting. He joined the state penitentiary system in 1925 and rose to business agent in 1944. He has strong ties to Franklin and Southboro civic groups and will oversee a salary between $4500 and $6900 annually.
A garbled local item notes tomato tasting or weighing performance near Southboro with a figure named Noborini of Turnpike Joau claiming a top position. The fragment hints at sea or weighing measures and a sea tomato comparison.
Bedford workers report sending 1 700 garments to the Red Cross as part of a September shipment for children. The drive meets two thirds of the total quota with the remaining portion sought from supporters in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hamilton of 40 South Street Angus spearhead the effort. Pfc. Davino of Lexington, now overseas with the U S Air Force, is cited in connection with the item.
Veterans with 60 percent or more disability may receive increased compensation under Public Law 877 if they have dependents. William J. Blake advises prompt submission of documentary evidence of dependency, with December 1 deadline for those with records by September 1, 1948, to qualify retroactively.
Official attend region one annual meeting of Boy Scouts of America at the New Ocean House Swampscott October 2 from 10 am to 9 30 pm. G Sherman Blair Sr Concord president of Sachem Council and Philip M Johnson scout executive table among committee members.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts Probate Court announces a petition for probate of the will of Grace D Staples of Sudbury. The court assigns the executrix without surety and sets a date in Cambridge for objections or appearances by interested parties. Signed by Judge and Register on Sept 13 1948.
The Maynard Massachusetts Board of Health enacts laws effective 1948 for keeping horses cows goats swine poultry. Permits required to keep any such animals within town premises or buildings. permits expire and may be revoked for neglect or unclean conditions. names Cowles John J Johnston Howard as officials.
Miss Genevieve Christine Coyne daughter of Mrs Thomas Coyne and the late Mr Coyne married Stephen Joseph Hauser Jr son of Mr and Mrs Stephen J Hauser of Lancaster Penn Rev Alexander J McCarthy officiated at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord The bride wore a wine colored suit with gray accessories and carried a prayer book with white roses The wedding party included Rita Coyne maid of honor and John George Hauser best man A reception followed at Wright Tavern The couple plans to reside in South Bend Indiana after September 20th following a wedding trip to the Midwest.
Philbrook Arnold brother of Reformatory Officer Ralph Gerow visits from 168 Commonwealth Avenue for a week. His first East visit in 40 years since leaving for Seattle, Washington.
Fred I. Boyd of 36 Lowell Road, a prominent local realtor and former president of the Boston Real Estate Board, joins a key committee planning several future activities.
Auto listing describes a 1935 Ford in good condition with heater and fires. View at 33 Laws Brook West Concord or call Concord 867 W after 6 pm.
Seventy five Carr family members gathered last Sunday at Mrs Ralph Al Grow home, 186 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord. Eldest present included Mrs Rena Clark of Carlisle, Ernest Carr Wilson, and Alvali Carr, descendants of James E. Carr and Edward J. Garr, who hailed from New Hampshire.
The School Facilities Committee meets to discuss site selection for a new school building. Members consider options, plan next steps, and set a tentative timeline for decisions and approvals.
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