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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
4
The piece notes half the nut spe harvests and sees millions vacationing nationwide. It describes coastal seashores, ranches, deserts, mountains, and travel to Canada and Mexico as Americans seek economical leisure. It contrasts U S presidential pay with Italian president Einaudi’s wealth and lifestyle in a travel-tinged editorial.
Needham shown 100 percent improvement after tying Norwood and beating Stoughton as Concord eyes its 21st start without a loss. Coaches Megin and Carew plan strong ends Becke and Calne with Basile at full and Finan at halfback to counter the Needham backs Mahoney Hunt and Haskell. The game could draw the season’s largest crowd with Concord seeking to extend its remarkable streak and avert a possible upset by the giants from Needham.
Excellent E Payson True reelected treasurer and Excellent John Anderson reelected trustee. Installation of officers set for October at the regular meeting. Alden C Flagg showed color slides from a west coast trip during the convocation. First fall meeting of the season at the Masonic Temple.
Miss Elsie Schofield, daughter of Burpee E. Schofield of Fitch Turnpike North Sudbury, recently completed nursing training at Clinton Hospital and will begin work at a New York hospital this year.
Hatfield born 1898 Dewey J. Ryan Memo: town accountant 1937 to 1942 and other posts moderator assessor tax collector He died in Concord where he served as county assistant in conservation since 1942 secretary treasurer Middlesex County Agricultural Conservation He left Hatfield after long public service and farm bureau activity. Burial in North Amherst St Marys Cemetery Hatfield.
A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Bernard's Church Concord for Mrs Catherine Diamond 79 of Concord Turnpike Lincoln who died Sunday after a long illness. Funeral followed at St Bernard's Cemetery. She was born in Galway Ireland and lived in Lincoln 60 years. Survived by husband James E Diamond three sons Mrs Mary McDowell Lexington Mrs Catherine Rogers Evans four daughters and other relatives.
A report notes the installation of new officers at the Rebekah Lodge including a new noble grand and other officers. Mrs Schofield to be succeeded as noble grand. installation details and officer names read aloud at the Odd Fellows hall.
West Concord paid military honors for Pvt George Thywald Simpson World War II veteran. The body arrived Friday night in Concord, lay in state at the State Armory, and a Sunday service at West Concord Union Church honored the 24 year old infantryman who fell at San Pietro Italy on December 5, 1943. Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery with a firing squad and flag presented to widow Josephine Mazzeo. he leaves a mother and sister.
Concord reports Col. Alexander Standish opening remarks at the New England regional United World Federalists conference. Cord Meyer Jr., president, described Europe’s leaders embracing world federation amid East West tensions and urged urgent public support.
Catholic church announces mission opening at Lady Help of Christians and Church of St. Alexander J. McCarthy pastor schedules masses at 7 830 and 1030 with organists Mrs John Kerns and Mrs Walter Dow and a mission for men beginning Sunday October 3.
Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street notes World Wide Communion Sunday on October 3 with Holy Communion at 8 AM and 11 AM with sermon by Rev Hastings. Change back to 11 o'clock service. October 4 8 PM Education Commission and October 6 8 PM Confirmation Lecture open to all interested.
Mission services begin at Church of Our Lady Help of Christians in West Concord led by Rev. Fr. McNeil of the Oblate Fathers. Daily 7:30 pm services include benediction. morning masses at 6 and 7. Week focuses on girls and women, with men’s session starting Saturday nights.
The ninth World Wide Communion Sunday will be observed starting 10 30 a m October in New Zealand as the first country after the international date line With Concord churches Trinity Congregational First Parish Union and Trinity Church each plan services at 11 a m 12 noon 10 45 a m and 8 and 11 o clock respectively The event is a global rededication uniting church members across nations races and ideologies.
Concord group the League of Women Voters schedules its first Fall meeting on Wednesday October 6 at 2 PM in the studio of Mrs Robert L Moore Elm Street. Raymond Emmerson chairman of School Facilities Committee will present three new plans after an exhaustive study Tea will be served All invited to attend
Concord couple William J Lee of Barretts Mill and Elizabeth Ricker of Carlisle observed their 12th wedding anniversary last Sunday September 26. They have one daughter.
Sunday service announced for October 3 at 11 am led by Rev John and Robert J. Wallace with a nursery and Sunday school at 9 30.
Fragmentary notice lists an indoor bazaar at a hall with dates October 14 and 15 and times 8 15 and 9 and 11 30. No clear venue name or organizer provided.
Miss E. June Hos leads Sunday activities at First Church on October 9 including a 9:35 a.m. start for Sunday School and an 11 a.m. sermon by Mr. Daniels. A musical program by the Cordial Music group follows at noon.
The notice outlines October church activities including Communion Sunday worship at 10 45 am Adult Bible study at 2 pm and evening services at 7 30 pm The schedule mentions a pastor led music program and youth activities with lectures and meditation sessions on various days throughout the month.
A fragmentary church notice invites attendees to a service at 7 45 with a 2 percent hour and a 2% schedule. It mentions a nursery, a sermon on unreality, and a biblical passage 13 12 6 6 lative phrases alongside health and love themes.
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