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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1945
Page
3
Frosts last week damaged beans and fruit crops in Middlesex and surrounding counties. Growers report stock losses and warn about potential reduced harvests as spraying schedules begin amid forecasts of an early apple blossom and favorable weather ahead.
A Wednesday service session at Town Hall discussed proposals from Mrs Illerno and Mrs Brannan. During the meeting, program selections were performed by Miss Anh Lit with Mrs Wil. E. Brannan in attendance as members observed a period of silence to honor service members.
Selectman Earl S. Atwood addressed the group and stated the board of selectmen decided to light the honor roll in a style akin to the American Legion display honoring World War III A la.
Pastors will exchange pulpits with Rev Keats Mallistn of the Uacrean church in Acton and Rev Keats Mallistn in Stow for a memorial service. The service at Acton is set for 10:45 and in Stow at 11. The event honors the late Pressiert evelt and reflects a shared theological school background.
A West Concord church vestry meeting gathered a broad representation to hear and act on the organ project report. Over $1500 was pledged for the church organ and renovations, with contributions listed and memory gifts noted, as committee members from three women’s societies organized the efforts.
The article describes a tour of a newly opened veterans hospital facility in Massachusetts under Miss Marear sioner Heuteent of ne eae yr eae of the 1 rps. The visiting team from RS Massachusetts offers training and support to patients and plans further involvement. Capt. Eisenberg provides military correspondence, and volunteers from the Salvation Army assist with refreshments. A safety letter is presented by Mr i of the ssach council.
Superintendent Edna D Price presents a monthly summary including surgical cases 31 and 36? med i care out patients treated 95 deaths 3? automobile 2 and other 1 X rays fare? data.
The article lists Conco company and local guardsmen receiving silver stars and one-year ribbons for service. It notes discharged U S naval reserve members and mentions specific names such as Capt. Burleigh Pratt and Sergt. Jo ar A. pe, with several others awarded one or two stars. A holiday-fade period delays tonight’s officers meeting. next gathering Monday.
Concord First Sergeant John Benit Jr formerly of the Concord Company of the 187th Infantry is visiting his father during furlough after returning from the Southwest Pacific area where he spent 40 months. He first saw action at Guadalcanal and later took part in invasions on several islands including parts of the Philippines. After a lengthy home leave he will return to a southern base for reassignment.
Concord Council Knights of Columbus held a well attended meeting at Monument hall Monday night. Deputy Grand Knight Thomas J. Burke presided. Final plans for the communion breakfast on Sunday April 22 were announced with reservations limited to guests and a speaker David Goldstein of Stone. Other guests included District Deputy H. Sullivan of Water Town and grand knights of Lexington and Water. The breakfast is open to the public and all are welcome.
Students of Tonegh boys and girls from Peter Bulkeley School and town organizations contributed to the United National Clothing collection. Over the past week they delivered gifts daily to the school where H Lindsay accepted them.
Private 1st Class William M. Griffin writes from Belgium about Army life and blackout drills. The 85th Infantry Division played a key part in the Rhineland campaign as he and fellow Sudbury area soldiers contribute to the war effort. Griffin is the son of Mrs. and the late Walter T. Griffin, a Sudbury graduate, with the local Legion noting the new letter reaches home.
Lieut Donald Smith visited Sudbury last week and is linked to Mrs Moynihan and Mrs Ma quis. He served 27 months as a Deck Officer on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Guests Hobert Brown and Mrs Raymond hosted at George J. Raymond’s home. Miss Christine Davis, ex St Hubert’s pupil, tours the school as part of a group from England during early wartime days. Sudbury Woman’s Club plans a tea meeting on Wednesday May 2 from 3 to 5 PM at Wayside. tickets via Mrs Leonard Goulding before April 22. William gey, US Navy, son of Mr Yeenaday, arrives home on a nine‑day leave from training camp.
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