Concord fund workers meet at Wrights Tavern
Concord organization of the Greater Boston Commute fund held a meeting at Wrights Tavern on September 16 with Powell Cabot as principal speaker. Winthrop H. Lee chaired. discussion focused on needs of 330 Red Feather hospitals and social agencies around Boston amid rising costs. The district outline lists officers, committees, and a plan for “Come and See Tours” to visit member institutions to illustrate conditions.
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Concord
Greater
Concord and
West Concord
Winthrop H. Lee
Morgan K. Smith, Jr
Joseph H. Walden
Greater Boston Community Fund
Concord Choral Plans Second Week Rehearsal and May Concert
The Concord chorus begins its second week of rehearsals at Memorial Auditorium High School. Mrs D and Miss Nancy direct for 1947 with Bach’s Minor Mass and three short works including a Brahms piece. Plans include Windsor Forest and Buxtehude selections, with a goal of a May performance.
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Concord
Memorial Auditorial High School
D. Se
Nancy
As Bach Choir
Pennsylvania
Bach
Brahms
Windsor Forest
Williams
England
Beard Music Shop
Grange Hosts Harvey Wheeler School Teachers Reception
Annursnac Grange held a well attended reception for Harvey Wheeler school teachers and Superintendent Mrs Ralph D McLeary at Odd Fellows hall last Monday. About 60 attended with Margaret Brooks presiding. Ernest R Hunt Lexington deputy Grange spoke on Educational Aid. Arthur F Wright Bedford Pomona Grange chaplain attended. Folks from Concord Weston Granges and Lincoln Lexington contributed. Entertainment included songs by Margaret Williams and Meredith Manion.
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West Concord
Annursnac
Harvey Wheeler
Ralph D. McLeary
Odd Fellows Hall
Margaret Brooks
Ernest R. Hunt
Lexington
State Grange
Arthur F. Wright
Bedford
Pomona Grange
Josephine Eo
Concord
Weston
Lincoln
Margaret McWilliams
Meredith Manion
Atomic expert guest speaker at Lions Club
Concord Gate Lions Club heard Dr. Fussell a MIT staffer and Los Alamos civilian researcher speak on his A bomb era experiences. He described work still kept secret while recounting time at Manhattan Project sites and the preparation for the first test after supper at Howard Johnson Restaurant.
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Concord
Lee.rd Lions Club
Elm Street
Moricord
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fussell
Los Alamos Laboratory
New Mexico
U. S. Army Engineers
Manhhattan
Howard Johnson
Voter Registration Opens in Concord and West Concord
Eligible voters in Concord and West Concord are urged to register for the state election at the Town Clerk’s office by appearing in person. The Board of Registrars plans two public registrations before the election, including a likely October 16 session at the Court House from noon to 10 p.m. A preliminary session may occur in West Concord the week prior with date to be announced.
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Concord
West Concord
Board of Registrars
Court House
Lowell Man Named Head of Union in West Concord
William V Ward International vice president spoke as locals unified with Local 778 of State County and Municipal Employees. Robert Smith of Lowell was named first president Clyde Field Littleton vice president with officers Ray Kourian Bedford Walter Bernhardt West Townsend Antonio Sepe West Concord and others forming a chartered AFL local to improve conditions at the State Department of Public Works. About 15 members attended and future plans were discussed.
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Middlesex County
William V. Ward
International
Robert Smith
Lowell
Clyde L. Field
Littleton
Ray Kourian
Bedford
Walter Bernhardt
West Townsend
Concord
Odd Fellows’ Hall
West Concord
Vincent ¥. Rice
Massachusetts State Council
American Federation
Ward
Massachuse Reformatory
Notary Public Reappointed in Massachusetts
Rudolph W. Currier of 9 Thoreau Street has been reappointed a Notary Public. His appointment was confirmed at the Governor's Council meeting and announced by Secretary Frederick W. Cook.
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Rudolph W. Currier
Thoreau _ street
Massachusetts
Frederick W. Cook
Exams Open For Carlisle P M
Carlisle announces an examination for the postmaster at Carlisle Post Office. Applications must be in by October 316 in Washington D C. Applications may be received at the Carlisle Post Office or at the Civil Service office in Washington D C.
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Carlsle
Washington, de
Civil Service Office
Washington, D. C
A L Auxiliary To Choose New Officers Monday
Concord reports a meeting of the James J. Mansfield Post A L Ladies Auxiliary at 8 o clock Monday night in the Veterans Building to nominate and elect officers for the coming year. Women from World War II families are invited to enroll and join as auxiliary members. The group includes Gold Star members and service families. Mrs. Julia T. Finan is president and Mary A. Flavin is secretary.
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Concord
James J. Mansfield
A. L
Veterans Building
Membe
Amé& Gion
Sevice
Gold Star
Julia T. Finan
Auxiliary
Mary A. Flavin
Fall Clocks Back as Daylight Saving Ends
Concord and New England mark the arrival of fall with daylight saving ending at 2 a.m. Sunday after 11:41 a.m. Monday. Homeowners are reminded to set clocks back one hour next Saturday night to gain an extra hour of sleep.
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Concord
New England
YPS Officers To Be Inducted at Candlelight Ceremony
West Concord Union Church hosts a candlelight induction for Young People Society officers on Sunday September 29. Incoming officers include Jane Adams James Stoddard Betha Mullen and Robert Stoddard. Outgoing leaders are President Stanley Place Secretary Margaret McWilliams and Treasurer Philip Damon.
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West
Concord
Young People’s Society
West Concord Union Church
Jane Adams
James Stoddard
Betha Mullen
Robert Stoddard
Stanley Place
Margaret McWilliams
Philip Damon
Parishes Plan Paper Drives in Concord
The Archbishop Cushing Fund drive will be held in Concord with participants from St Bernard's and Our Lady's parishes. Townspeople are urged to save paper for the second archdiocese drive. Proceeds aid the archdiocese's needy. Proceeds from the drive support the Archbishop Cushing Fund.
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Concord
Archbishop ©Ushing Fund, Inc
St. Bernard’s
Our Lady’s
Archdiocese
Archbishop Cushing Fund, Inc
Garage Blaze Destroys Car and Outbuildings at Smith Home
Concord firemen from the Central Station were summoned at 3 am last Sunday to the garage of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred L. Smith on the Concord Turnpike. The automobile and the garage were destroyed, with damage estimated around 1000 dollars. Fire Chief Harry E. Tuttle led the response.
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Concord
Central Station
Wilfred L. Smith
Eerburg Turnpike
Smith Stoka
Harry E Tuttle
Local Town Employees Move Toward Charter Union
A West Concord union meeting for town workers led to unanimous support among 14 attendees to form a local charter. Vincent Rice opened the session and William Ward explained benefits and non‑strike principles while noting past gains in nearby facilities.
Rus Parsons JrVacation Visit in Columbia
Mr and Mrs Rus Parsons Jr of 60 Thoreau Street are on vacation in Columbia South Carolina visiting Mrs Parsons parents.
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Concord
Russell F. Parsons, Jr
Thoreau Street
Columbia
South Carolina
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