Army Air Forces Cadets Graduated From Coast Training Center
Hundreds of cadets from Coast Training Center graduate with pilot wings and commissions as Second Lieutenants. Class 43 graduates hail from Aloe Field Victoria and represent every state plus France Canada Hawaii Puerto Rico and Alaska. Training occurred at Ellington Foster Franks Ellington and other field sites with a new Advanced School at Altus Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadquarters
Army Air Forces
Ran
Texas
Army
Lo Sam
AAT Coast Training Center
Ainey Eels Jr
Con
Aloe Field
Victoria
France
Canada
Olulu
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Aloe
Foster
Fracks
Ellington Fields
Lubbock
Blackland
Pass
Senior Attendant Nurses Meet to Bridge Home and Hospital Training
Miss Rose M Joban of Baker Bridge Lincoln a senior at Household Nursing Training Attendant Nurses attended a luncheon with Simmons College School of Nursing students. The purpose was to foster better understanding between household and hospital training. The group discussed civilian home care and nursing prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose M. Joban
Baker Bridge
Lincoln
Simmons College School Nursing
Property Transfer and Movers in Acton Community
Toward J Billings of South sold the Great Road house to J Henry man of Massachusetts Engman plans to move with family around early May. Mrs William McNulty and Swen Hagen depart Acton with the Engman family, while Daniel Sampson visits relatives. Evelyn Hagen wed Dr Daniel Pson of Hartford in March. Acton participates in Red Cross Blood Center Week and donations by residents including Mrs Janes H Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Billings
South
Great Road
J. Henry Man
Massachusetts
Engman
William McNulty
Gward
Vacatea
Daniel Sampson
Swen Hagen Af Th
Acton
Sampson
Evelyn ‘Hegen
Daniel Pson
Hartford
Connectic
Acton Board of Health Seeks One Year Waste Collection Contract
The Acton Massachusetts Board of Health calls for bids for the collection and disposal of sewage throughout Acton for one year starting 1943. Specifications and bid forms available from the Board’s secretary. A certified check of 100.00 is required with bids.
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West Acton
Acton
Massachusetts
Board of Health and Allsopp
Board of the Reserves
Board of Health
Mass
Lowell H. Cram
Secretery
Sudbury School Reports War Bond Sale and Community Gifts
The Sudbury school notes a war bond sale totaling 4 248.30 with four jeeps purchasable and 348.30 left. About 150 children ages 4 472 participated as Sudbury students praised for spirit and cooperation. Gifts included a Britannica encyclopedia cabinet donated by Dr. and Mrs. George Currier.
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U. S Dury
Sudbury
Poe
Sudbury High School Jeep Drive Reaches Fourth Jeep
Sudbury High School reports steady Jeep fundraising as last week sales reach 571.80 dollars and anticipated war bond and stamp sales may total 500 dollars to fund Jeep No. 4. A Treasury War Savings letter praises the school for its achievement and notes plans for the Minute Man Flag Award contingent on student stamp purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department War Saving
Treasury
War Savings
Mill Street
Boston
Gertinanen
Benes
Concord High Baseball Slightly Upsets Varsity 5 4
The seconds defeated the Varsity 5 to 4 as unearned runs fueled the win amid multiple errors. Coach Ward departs for a Navy posting. girls team readies for first practice. forest fire brigade planned. Cecile Rizzitano of class of '46 mourned.
Concord Military Notices Signal Ongoing World War II Headlines
Mrs Gerard Burke of Old Bedford Road received a War Department telegram stating Capt Burke was wounded but not seriously at the Tunisian front. He has two prior citations for bravery and recently promoted to captain, and his wife is former Anne Neville of Bedford. Other Concord residents and relatives are listed on leave or duty, including Lt Col Norman Spencer, Daniel J O’Brien Jr, Guido Antognoni, and Sidney MacRae, with several serving in Army Coast Artillery, Navy, and Air Force.
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Gerard J. Burke
Old Bedford Road
War Department
Burke
North Africa
Anne M. Neville
Bedford
Thomas J. Burke
Ola Concord Company
France
Army Coast
Daniel J. O’brien, Jr
Daniel J. O'Brien
Lowell Road
U. S. Naval, Airy Corps
Annapolis
Seccond. Antognoni
Elsinore Street
England
Sidney G. MacRae
Lincoln
Concord
U. S. Army Air Base
Manchester
Donald MacRae Visits Parents at 84 Monument Street
Donald G. Mac Rae was visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Austin D Mac Rae at their home on 84 Monument Street. The brief note records a family visit and local address.
Acton School Notes Rearrange Staff as Student Leaders Shine
Robert T. Roy becomes principal at Acton Center School replacing Ralph Hayes who heads to the Army. Mrs. Russell Berry teaches grades V and VI while Ruth Berglind serves as PTA volunteer. The Acton High School Declamation Contest held in Period Four in the rd Hall named Doris Hartwell first with Freedom From Fear, by Benet, and Theresa Curley as runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. ‘Roy
Acton Center School
Ralph Hayes
Russell Berry
Acton
The
Center School
Mires Ruth Berglind
Rd Hall
Acton High School
Doris Hartwell
Benet
Theresa Curley
Dee son transferred to Wichita Falls base
Word has been received that Charles W. Dee, son of Mr and Mrs James H Dee of 7 Bedford Street, has been transferred from Miami Beach Florida to a base at Shepard Field Wichita Falls Texas where he is stationed with the U S Air Corps. The Concord High School athlete left school last January to join the service and has recently been raised to private first class.
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William McGrail
O’neill
Middle Street
Boston College
Hee
Fort Deveng
Euliated Ten Eer
Reserve Corps
Young O'Neill
Concord Council
Armed ‘Force
Elen E. McManus
Charles W. Dee
James. H. Dee
Bedford Street
Miami Beach
Fla
Shepard Field
Wichita Falls
Texas
U. S. A Air Corpa
Young
Dormer Concord
Hunger and Dreyfus Appeal Highlight Local Contest
Twe judges Mrs. Sherman Frost of Littleton Miss Alice Lee of Concord and Leo Mullin presided over a school contest. Prizes valued at 5 3 and 2 dollars awarded at June graduation.
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Hunger
Beverley Dagenais
Dreyfus
Twe
Sherman Frost
Littleton
Alice Lee
Conrong
Leo Mullin
Peinalon
Maynard ’ School
Ne ‘Rizes
War-Time Butter Stretching Tips From Daily Arithmetic
Wartime rationing guidance urges stretching butter by using half to one cup of butter or margarine per meal, mixed with warm milk to create a spreadable topping. Instructions note soften butter, dissolve milk into a warm mixture, and blend to suitable consistency for use on bread and meals.
Good Friday Service At First Parish Church Concord
For those unable to attend daytime events, a 7 45 p m Good Friday service at First Parish Church Concord includes seasonal hymns chorals by the parish choir readings of the Good Friday Narrative and ministerial reflections with proper prayers and responses.
Nine Inning Midn esex Team Delays Open
Snow squall halted the opener for the Middle Sex nine as coach Charles D. Fernsworth and F Woolsey Pratt oversee recovery from a recent operation. Saint and Southboro matchups set by the club for this week with Raymond returning as an important figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueloppniss Saget
Idlesex
Ees High
Saint Peeks
Southboro
Raymond
Midnesex
Charles D. Fernsworth
F. Woolsey Pratt
Yorn Bigs Bows To Help Ax the Axis
Yorn Bigs Bows To Help Ax the Axis as nations prepare for renewed conflict. Trade embargoes and military moves escalate tensions with Axis powers. The alliance stance centers on U S support for allied nations and increased production.
Cowling Rae wed in West Cowes ceremony
Miss Contanc-Misa Carl Elizabeth Cowling daughter of Herold Cowling of West Cowes married Leonard Elliott Rae son of Stewart Rae of Woburn. Rev Russell Peck officiated at 7 PM in the Episcopal Church with Alma Grace of New Bedford as maid of honor and Georgia Rae Rae McClery Marie Herlihy Barbara Jensen as bridesmaids. Best man was Joseph Mitchell. ushers included Victor Pazerycki and H Gordon Reilly.
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Miss Cowling
Georgia Raé
Raé’ McClery
Somerville
Marie Herlihy
Medford
Barbara Jensen O
South Acton
Joseph Mitchell
Rae
Victor Pazerycki
West Concord
H. Gordon Reilly
South Boston
Maynard Tax Rate Set For 1943 At $35 Per Thousand
Maynard assessors announce the 1943 tax rate at 35 dollars per thousand, fifty cents lower than last year. Despite 50 to 60 thousand dollars of property taken by the federal government with no town income, the rate remains reduced.
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Maynard
Acton Pastor Accepts Call to Wellfleet
Rev Lynne P Town Townsend longtime Acton pastor takes pulpit in Wellfleet Cape Cod effective May 20 previously edited Wallace's Farmer Des Moines Iowa and served 13 years in Ludlow community roles noted for local project involvement
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Acton
Lynne P. Townsend
Center Congregational Church
Congregational Church
Wellfleet
Cape Cod
Townsend
Wallace’s Farmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Meredith Publications
Ludlow
Death of James A. Harkness Noted in Sudbury and Lynn
Sudbury residents mourn the death of James A. Harkness who recently moved to Brookline to be near his ailing wife. He was known for his community involvement and was held in high esteem by neighbors. Funeral: Monday High Mass of Réquiem at St. Pius Church, Lynn.
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Sudbury
James A. Harkness
State Guard Conducts Outdoor Jet Out- Door Drill
The State Guard held its first outdoor exercise on Tuesday evening last week. The patrols covered ponds off Concord and Lancaster roads in Center. A number of high school boys joined the Guard and performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Concord
Lancaster Roads
Grange Whist Winners Named at Concord Event
Winners at the Concord Grange whist held last Thursday at Mrs Jeannette S Stensby 3 Ford Street include Core Flannery John Goulding Arthur Adams Catherine Emerson Harriet McKianoe Owen McPhillips Helen Bretgen Maude Tompkins and Mary E Kelley won the special prize. A public party is set for Thursday April 29 at 8 pm at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Grange
Jeannette S. Stensby
Ford Street
Mes Core Flannery
John Goulding
Arthur Adams
Catherine Emerson
Harriet McKianoers
Owen McPhillips
Helen ‘Bretgen
Maude Tompkins
Mary E. Kelley
the Grange
Interclass Track Meet at Emerto Playground
High heat marked the interclass track meet at Emerto Playground with seniors and freshmen competing. Captain Dick Wetherbee led scoring with 20.25 points while Chic Harwood swept the 100 and high jump and placed in the 220. Frank Parker and Georg Denisevich added wins in field events, and the winning relay included McBreen, Parker, Dickson, and Wetherbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerto Playground
Dick Wetherbee
Chickie Harwood
Intervool
Harwood
Wetherbee
Frank Parker
Georg Denisevich
Easter-tide Services in Concord Churches
Concord churches announce Easter-tide programs marking the Lent close on June 25. Saint Bernard’s Church Monument Square lists Masses on Easter Sunday April 26 at 7 8 10 with special junior and senior choirs led by Mrs Juliette A MacLean organist and director for the high mass at 10 o clock.
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Concord
Junay
Saint Bernard's Church
Monument Square
Walter .A. Quinlan
Mark Sullivan
Juliette A. MacLean
MacLean
Easter Service at Evangelical Free Church on April 25
Reverend Harry P. Odland will preach at 11 o clock Easter morning service at the Evangelical Free Church on Long Street. The event includes a special male chorus and the annual observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free
Long Street
Harry P. Odland
Panto
Trinitarian Congregational Church Service Notes
Reverend John Wallace will preach at 10:46 AM Sunday April 25. Sunday School class led by Reymond T. Stowe at 9:40 AM. Organist Marguerite J. Barnes will arrange musical selections.
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Congregational Church
Zaater
Reymond T. Stowe
Marguerite J. Barnes
Trinity Episcopal Church Easter and Good Friday Services
Reverend Charles R. Peck presides over Good Friday three hour service from noon to 2 p.m. On Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and morning prayer at 8 a.m. with German service and special music by the senior choir. An Easter carol service at 2 p.m. features presentation and Lenten mite box offerings with junior choir performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Elm Street
Charles R. Peck
Pastor William Shaughnessy Leads Easter Masses at Our Lady
Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord announces Easter Masses on Sunday April 25 led by Reverend William Shaughnessy with pastors George Everard and others. Masses at 7 830 and 1030 with the 1030 service a high Mass. Music by organist Joseph Fitzgibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Lady Help OF Christian Church
West Corncord
William Shaughnessy
Jasto
George &, Everard
Gurate
Joseph Fitzgibbons
Easter Services and Events at Concord Union Church
Easter Sunday April 26 at 9 45 morning worship and church school sessions in the auditorium for all departments The 10 45 a m service is for beginners A pageant The Risen is at 7 30 p m on Sunday followed by a play A Girl From hina by seventh grade girls and a lecture on China by Dr Tehyi Hsieh noted Chinese author and lecturer on April 27 1943
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hina
China
Tehyi Hsieh
Ami
Easter Services at The First Parish in Concord
The First Parish in Concord on Lexington Road announces Easter morning service at 11 with Reverend Edward P. Daniels presenting a sermon titled A New Conviction and a Chorus Choir musical program. The church school holds an Easter service at 4 30 p m and a Good Friday service on April 23 at 7 45 p m with readings and brief remarks.
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Concord Lexington Road
Edward P. Daniels
Church School
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Sudbury High School News
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Wee
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Leslie Barrett
Lawrence Wilbert Tighe
Holy Pa Gallege
Worcester
Haa
Ann
Slaminea
National Board of Examiners
Princi
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Jeseph Adams
Mario Florida
Lillian Atwood
Jeanne Briggs
Jenn Buckley
Ralph Bowker
Bobby Forsythe
Zliier John
Helen Johnson
George Loh- Sheila
Lewis
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Bboy McLea
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Gregory
Ann Gardger
Evelyn Heamker
Pauline Haynes
Virginia Millis
Phyllis Phelps
Marilyn Webb
Denis Whitworth
Rosemary Wiggin
Joan Phelps
Marcia Gatghan
Madeline Quinn
Ralph Haynes
Edith Smith
Don Kieffer
Anne Burns
Virgil Fitch
Roger MacArthur
Claudia Fulton
Shirley Kahlainen
Richard Anderson
Janet Boyd
Kennneth Suckley
Robert ‘Burns
Alan Flynn
Phyllis Gaughn
Salvatore Gregory
Jean Hawes
Shirley’ Pallant
Paul Hartwell
George Haynes
Peggy Johnson
Josephine Kearney
Elizabeth Piper
Anh Roos
Doreen Saunders
Robert Smith
Will Mary Ou Briggs
Jean ‘ Meitehell
Deonite _ireament
Harry Baldwin
Margarette Whitney
William Schodell
Arlette Hriniak
Robert G. Jenkins
John Raynor
Girl Scout News
Newton Troop 2
Mrs. Miller
Deedee
Mae Howe
Marie, Morehan
Annie
Sarah ‘Nichols
Gertie
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Betty
Marguerite Darcy
Ruthie
Alice’ Riddle
Shirley ‘Cutting
Motlon
Emeline Amidon
Salter Secretarial ‘School, Inc
Sudbury High School
Peter Frankenburg
Johnny Dunn
Camposite
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al Davia
Midilesex
Alice Marbles
Tean
Ward
Navy
Concord Farms
Jeinen “Brederle
Hale
Naval Reserve
Cecile Rizzitano
Humans
Gene. Carr
W.bruce Birnie
Alcott Road
Belgian’ Congo
Africa
Norman C. Spencer
Oncord
Fort Devens
George W. Garter
U. S.navy
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Charlestown
Thomas’ v. Finan
Willow Street
Herbert M. Blodgett
Norfolk
Casper Jenney, Sr
Central Street
Young Blodgett
Diesel
Richmond
Good Priday
Service First Parish
Miss Cow
Leonard Rae
Waban
J. A. Harkness
Lynn
Parker
Joe McBreen
Gorden Dickson
Reshman
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Robert Nelson
Concord Union Church
Kenneth R. Teed
Yaa' c Markets
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Ataoa
Chad
Florida
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