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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
4
A National Industrial Conference Board study says government spending, including wages and taxes, surpasses combined spending of America s two largest industries and major humanitarian enterprises. The text notes extensive household and business expenses and questions the scope of included taxes.
In a remote Canadian valley explorers recount debunking a headless race myth. They found no corpses or skulls, suggesting the bodies were eaten by wild animals and skulls rolled away, challenging the legendary claim.
The Free Public Library marks its 75th anniversary with a history booklet for cardholders families and staff. An exhibition in the Library Art Gallery runs September 27 to October 2 featuring photos and books from the library’s past.
The body of John D. Sheehan, a U S Marine killed on Peleliu, is returned home to West Concord. A mass of requiem will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church at a date to be announced. He leaves his parents three brothers and a sister.
A note from the West Concord Union Men's Club reports a military whist party held at Harvey W school auditorium last Friday. Prizes will be awarded on Wednesday evening in September and refreshments will be served. Table reservations may be made by contacting Concord 1187-M.
Rev Michael J Burke pastor of St Bernard's Church presided at the installation event. Among attendees was Frederick E Ry of West Concord past grand knight who came to see his son installed as grand knight.
Fragmentary OCR lists years and names without clear events or context making it difficult to determine a coherent news item or subject. The readable elements include 1922 1929 1927 and 1930 alongside Elizabevérett Elinorans and possible date ranges.
Concord notes require all male citizens and resident aliens aged 18 through 25 to register except those on active duty. Those who missed the deadline should register immediately to avoid arrest and fines. Registrations are taken at the Department of Veterans' Services on Stow Street in Concord from 9 to 1 daily except Saturdays.
West Concord September 19 family reunion held at 13 Conant Street the home of Mr and Mrs George W Gerow with four generations present. Guests included Gerow Bartz Dietz Dietz Hagerty and others from Concord Peekskill Seattle and beyond. A large turkey dinner and slide show of the western United States capped the event.
Newly elected officers of James J. Mansfield Post A S No 158 will be installed at the Veterans Building Concord next Wednesday night September 29 at 8 o clock. Installing officer Anthony J Sweeney Middlesex County commander will preside. Concord School Band under Charles K Yeremian will provide music for the event.
A fragmentary report shows that delegates at a 1860 gathering discussed expenditures. Names and precise amounts are unclear, but the item hints at financial oversight within the delegation.
Dewey J. Ryan, 49, of 6 Sudbury Road died at Emerson Hospital Wednesday after a long illness. A longtime county agent for Middlesex County Agriculture Conservation Association, he was a well known resident of the area. Survived by his wife Eva F Ryan.
Elizabeth Baggesen daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew C Baggesen of Lowell Road and Allen D Chisholm Jr son of Mr and Mrs A Daniel Chisholm of Thoreau Court were married last Sunday afternoon at St Bernard’s Church Concord with Rev John J Foley officiating A reception followed Both bride and groom are well known in Concord and graduates of Concord schools
The United World Federalists urge Congress to pass H R 6802 strengthening UN authority. Attendees include Dr Richard Groton Boardman Richard Ell Callahan Lawrence Ap a Richard F a Paul Han Rey Arthur Mrs Williams Mrs Frank and others as they plan a day of events in January to press the Charter proposal.
The Oblate Fathers conduct a two week mission at the Church of Our Lady of Christians with the first week for ladies and girls and the second week for men and boys. Rev Alexander J MacCarthy invites all to attend evening services including non Catholics.
Mrs Norman Ty McCormack of West Concord returned to her Wisconsin home after a seven year Navy service noted by her husband Chief Engineman Norman McCormack aboard the USSS Little Hale which departed New York for an overseas mission lasting ten months.
Concord residents Anna C. Layton of 23 Upland Road and Julia T. McSweeney of 902 Main Street West Concord depart for a two week vacation to Montreal and Labrador. Reservations were made through Valentine's Travel Agency on Walden Street.
Harriet Daniels daughter of Rexford and wife was injured in a fall from her bicycle on September 19. She was rushed from Emerson Hospital in Concord to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for a delicate operation and will be there for several weeks.
The family of Mr and Mrs William H Dee of 60 Bedford Street will hold a reunion at the Sportsmen's Club ground on Sunday. It is expected the five sons and daughter and several grandchildren will be present for the gathering.
Concord native Leonard Erickson left for Brown University to start his freshman year. He recently graduated from Concord High School in 1946 as a four sport athlete after attending Kimball Union in Meriden New Hampshire.
Pastor Gunderson leads a weekend program at the Evangelical Free Church with a Sunday School banquet in the lower auditorium on September 25 at 5:30 p.m. The event features a devotional period and special gifts for all attendees, plus ongoing studies in Paul’s Epistle noted in the weekly Sunday School and Adult Bible Class announcements.
The Union Congregational Church at 30 Brooks Street Maynard will host guest preacher Reverend Cloma A. Fowier at the 10 45 service on Easter. Reverend Huffman now study at Dover Newton Theological School is a former Army chaplain who served in the Philippines.
Daily mass at 7 a.m. with confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p.m. Sunday masses at 7 9 11 up stairs for adults and 10 15 and 12 30 in lower church. Sunday school after the 9 o'clock mass. Lake Boon chapel mass at 10 30 a.m. Miraculous Medal novena Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
Rev King Vehianen hosts a weekend of events at St John’s Ev Lutheran Church including a Sept 25 Finnish and English program at 7:30 p m and Sept 26 church decorating and worship at 10 a m with a noon to 2 pm dinner. A 2 pm coffee service follows and there is no Sunday School.
St Casimirs Church Great Road Maynard announces winter mass times starting October 3 Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with weekday masses at 8 am Confessions on Saturday at 3 and 7 o'clock Sunday school also begins on the same day Rev Fi S Miaskiewics D C L leads the parish schedule adjustments.
Rev Eino J Hamalainen leads devotion Thursday at 7 30 p m with the Couples Club sponsoring the evening coffee table and program The schedule includes Sunday September 26 school at 10 00 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m A harvest event is planned in the church vestry on September 30 at 7 p m.
Henry Leech, pastor, announces Rally Day on Sept. 26 with Sunday School reopening at 10 a.m. Junior Department meets at Brooks Street, then to church for closing exercises. Worship at 11 a.m. features choir music and a Rally Day talk. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. parsonage. Society of Christian Service meets at Maple Street Tuesday.
Massachusetts Rector Rev. Harry E. Goll presides at Holy Communion at 10 45 a m. The celebrant will be the celebrant. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Sabra Sabra League meeting announced.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions names Conca Reva Alan Pui Mrs John Kenny Walter Doe. Reference to a date Sept. 26 and an opening on 4 sion opens. No coherent event or actions readable.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated note referencing a hall event on October 14 with unclear names and numbers. No clear actions or outcomes are readable.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church advertises a Sunday service on September 26 with Wallace delivering the sermon at 11:00 AM. A car will be available at 9:30 AM for transportation.
Lexington church plans fall start with Rev Edward D L Frederick delivering the morning sermon. Sunday school sessions resume October 25 at 8 30 in the vestry with couples attending the session.
A damaged text fragment cites temporal and divine themes, referencing biblical phrasing about the world and the Godhead. The lines appear incomplete and out of context, with scattered references to scripture and a possible page marker 1071.
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