Who's News This Week United States air command leader profile
Maj. Gen. Harold L. George heads the Army Air Transport Command, highlighted as a top speaker in army circles. The piece traces his career from World War I pilot to head of the air corps transport arm, outlining his posts at Kelly Field, Aberdeen, Hawaii, Maxwell, and his rise to major general in 1939. It notes his age upcoming 50 and his role in moving planes, troops, and supplies overseas as U.S. aviation expands.
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EW York
Harold L. George
Air Transport
Will George
Air Transport Command
Army Air Corps
Australia
Jules Verne
I F
Army Air Corpis
Lower“ville
Mass
National University
Fall
France
Clermont
163Rd
Kelly Field
Texas
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Hawaii
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Bolivia
Bell Sas Co
Enrique Penaranda
Paraguay
General Penatanda
la Paz
Concord Briefs Highlights From Concord Lodge and Local Events
Public whist party at Odd Fellows hall West Concord Thursday evening. Firefighters assisted at a roof hole fire on Russell Parsons home 60 Thoreau Street Sunday. Alarm activity at Concord and New Concord stations climbs past 86 this year. Birth announcements include David Edward Hinds Emerson Hospital April 15 and Elaine Marie McManus April 14. Various social church and fraternal notices, anniversaries, graduations and births feature throughout Concord.
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Central
Russell F. Parsons
Thoreau Street
Parsons
Concord
Edward Hinds
Maynard
David Edward
Emerson Hospital
Hinds
Frances MacDonal
Marriage at St Bernard's Concord Gannon Hanley
Margaret G Hanley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hanley of 89 Belknap street married Lieut Thomas J Gannon son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gannon of Dorchester at St Bernard's Church Rev Walter A Quinlan officiated. The ceremony was quiet with family and friends. Bride wore ivory satin gown and veil carried white roses. Best man Frank Warren Coast Guard Reserve. Reception at the bride's home. Couple to live in Kansas where Gannon is stationed with the Army Air Corps.
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Concord
Margaret G. Hanley
James &. Hanley
Belknap Street
Thomas J. Gannon
Thomas Gannon
Dorchester
Walter A Quinlan
Patricia Carey
Frank Warren
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
Gannon
Kansas
U.S. Army Air Corps
Northeastern University
Rotary Club Hear Talk By M. McWalter
The Concord Rotary Club hosted Assistant District Attorney Maurice McWalter as guest speaker at its 600th meeting since 1931. He discussed his experiences at the District Attorney's office over the past three years and is noted as a former member of the club.
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Bob Test
Tiuleating Noone
Taliser
Hg Ok
Jag
Floyd Verrill
Oy Areneee
William
Magoon
Maurice McWalter
Concord
T District Attorney's Office
McWalter
Concord Rotary Club
Miss Helene Annersen Hosts Young People’s Society Meeting
Miss Helene Annersen of South Acton hosted the Young People's Society gathering at her home on Tuesday evening. The Musketaquid Sportsmen's club plans a meeting Thursday evening May 6 with O. Dreschler of Maynard presiding and Fred Nolan's committee handling supper. Police Chief William G Ryan resumed duties at the Concord police station after vacation and marks 21st anniversary as chief since April 1922. No golf tournament was held at Concord Country Club over the weekend. Harold Cahoon the pro expects a real tournament next weekend. Concord High School girls tennis reporters will contact Miss Miriam C Clark for the girls physical education program.
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Helene Annersen
South Acton
Young People’s Society of the
Evangelical Free Church
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
O. ©. Dreschler
Maynard
Fred Nolan
William G Ryan
Concord
Ryan
Tie
Concord Country Club
Harold Cahoon
Concord High School
Miriam ‘C. Clark
Major Dee Returns to Duties at Massachusetts Reformatory
Major Michael J. Dee, superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory, has recovered from a recent siege of finesse and is back at his duties.
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Michael J. Dee
Massachusetts Reformatory
Beano Debate Delayed as Legislature Weighs Legalizing Games
In Marlboro the Senate postpones discussion on a bill to permit beano runs by licensed groups without racketeer interference. The House already approved the measure sponsored by Paul A. Scunrtay of Somerville.
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House
Boston
Marlboro
Senate
Paul A ScUnrtay
Lelpoerss
Rsa
Obituary for W. Amero of Harrington Avenue
West Concord services were held for W. Amero 42 of Harrington avenue who died April 21 after a long illness. Burial was in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord. A funeral high mass will be celebrated at Christ Church this week. Amero born in Pton Nova Scotia lived in West Concord 23 years and is survived by his widow Mrs Byelym V. (Dubey) Amero.
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West Concord
Qur Lady Help of
Christ Church
Willig
W. Amero
Harrington Avenue
St .Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord
Sag Amero
Pton
Nova Scotia
West
Byelym ‘V
Dubey
Amero
Awards Bonds at Meeting of Concord Lions Club
Concord Lions Club bi monthly meeting and dinner at Old Mill on Tuesday April 20 featured 25 attendees. King Lion Rothwell N MacRae presided as war bonds were awarded to Albert E Robinson and Allison F Clark, each receiving 4 26 bonds.
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Concord
Concord Lions Club
Old Mill da
King Lion Rothwell
N. MacRae
Members admitted to Grange in two degree work
Concord Grange held its first and second degree work on Tuesday evening April 20 at Ellis' upper half. Two candidates Mrs Bertha Johnson and Mrs Dorothy Scherer were admitted with the local degree team officiating. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 4 at Ellis' hall as third and fourth degrees will be conferred. A whist drive open to the public will be held Thursday evening April 29 at 8 at the home of Mrs Jeannette B Stensby 3 Bedford Street.
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Concord
Grange
Ellis
Bertha Johnson
Dorothy Scherer
The
Ellis’ Hall
Jeannette
Stensby
Bedford Street
Middlesex Drops 9-1 Decision to Groton Academy
Middlesex loses 9-1 to Groton Academy on its diamond as Saint Mark's, Clay and Ryan pitched for Concord. Middlesex faced Noble and Thayer in upcoming games at the Concord Private School field with Winsor at the plate.
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Concord
Middlesex
Groton Academy
Saint Mark's
Clay
Ryan
Winsor
Standing Committee Announces First Parish Unitarian Annual Meeting
The standing committee schedules the annual meeting of the First Parish Unitarian for Monday evening, May 3, inviting members to attend and discuss parish affairs.
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First Parish Unitarian Sahsie
Hold Special Services at St. Bernard's Concord
Concord Saint Bernard's Church outlines a busy May schedule with Holy Rosary Confraternity Mass on May 2, Holy Name Society Communion on May 9, Knights of Columbus Communion Breakfast on May 16, a church mission May 9 to 16, followed by a Lincoln mission at Saint Joseph's. Confirmation on May 14 involves multiple local parishes. Memorial Day Union Service set for May 30 at 10 AM with veterans groups.
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Concord
Saint Bernard's Church of Concord
the Most Holy Rosary
Sasa
William G. Ryan
Concord Council
Knights of Columbus
Mission For All
Mission Fathers
Lincoln
Saint Joseph's Church
Saint Bridget’s
Maynard
Elizabeth’s
Acton
Saintseph’s
Christians ‘Church
West Concord
Memorial Day Union
Saint Bernard’s Church
Veterans and Patriotic Organizations
Concord Women’s Defense Unit Supports Patriots Day Parade
Captain Dorothy Macone led a motor ambulance car with canteen and medical gear during Patriots Day parade in Concord. Members from nearby towns joined, a defense bond prize was awarded, and lectures on panic prevention and bandaging were planned at the State Armory and Veterans Building.
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Concord
Dorothy Macone
Althearshaw
Boston
M. W.W
Concord Company
Caroline Standley
Lawrence
Burleigh L. Pratt
State Guard
Hollis Co
Sam” Beattie
Stickney
Haverhill Company
Mairs Gtat
Region No. 4
Defense
A. Bearsdell
Ruth Mac Williams
West Concord
State Armory
Macone
Margaret Lothrop
Mobile Casualty Division
Veterans Building
May Breakfast Cancelled By War Restrictions
May Breakfast sponsored by the Woman's Union at the Trinity Congregational Church parish house may be cancelled due to war restrictions. The notice notes the event and potential postponement.
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Woman's Union
Trinitarian Congregational Church
High Mass of Requiem Held at Saint Bernard’s Church
Concord Miss Margare t Irwin 88 of 7 Stow Street died Monday after a long illness. She lived in Concord 20 years and was a retired housekeeper for Father Scanlon. Born in Ireland she died at home of nieces. Funeral services were held from her home then a high mass at Saint Bernard’s Church. Burial followed at Saint Bernard’s Cemetery.
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Concord
Saint Bernard’s Church
Saint Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord D A R Elects May 1
Old Concord Chapter holds annual meeting and officer election on Saturday May 1 at 2 45 PM at the Chapter House presided by Mrs Allan Brooks. Delegates to Fall Conference to be chosen. Mrs George H Upton historian to exhibit rare deeds and a scrap book. Luncheon at Old Mill Dam tea room 27 Lexington Street at 1 PM.
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Concord
Old
Hospital Day To Be Omitted At Emerson
Due to driving restrictions and a shortage of help the hospital plans to omit this year’s Hospital Day observance on May 12 at Emerson. The public is invited to inspect the hospital and learn about its operations.
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Emerson Pee
No Sticker No Next Friday Mass police impose road check
Massachusetts authorities announced a plan to bar all passenger and commercial vehicles from the roads if they do not display a windshield sticker proving April inspection of brakes, lights, horns, and windshield wipers to ensure safe condition.
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Massachusetts
Sudbury Company Wins War Dept Main Construction Contract
The War Department awarded Sudbury Construction Co a $50,000 contract for building mains in Newport Rhode Island marking the firm’s first War Department commission.
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Dingley
Sudbury
Newport
Rhode
War Department
Concord Middlesex Wins 3-2 In Rainy Season Opener
Middlesex school baseball opens 1943 with a 3-2 victory over St. Mark's of Southboro after rain interrupts play. Farrington leads with three hits. Winsor adds two. Gondon Clay starts six innings, Ryan finishes seventh for the win in a pitcher’s duel.
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Concord
Middlesex School
St. Mark’s
Southboro
Doug Farrington
Johnny Winsor
Gondon Clay
Middlesex
Alpet
Ryan
Clay
Farrington
Winsor
Eggleton in Training at Utah Field
West Concord soldier Staff Sergeant Robert Eggleton son of Mrs Blanche Eggleton 1A Frances Street West Concord trains with a heavy bombardment Army Air Force Group at Areudeee Field Utah. During training period he earns wings with other crew members at a Phere Wendover bomb range, a vast training site described as over 000 508 Tes, twice the size of Rhode Island.
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West Concord
Robert Eggleton
Blanche Eggleton
Frances Street
Areudeee Field
Utah
Is ‘Ant
Phere Wendover
Rhode Island
Milledgeville Woman Earns Yeoman First Flight Status
Nancy Teresa Viscariello of 6 Francis Street Massachusetts was advanced to Yeoman third wing on active duty after training at United States Naval Training School. Enlisted December 21, 1942, she completed indoctrinal training at Hunter College and received further schooling before reporting to a shore station to support sea duty.
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Milledgeville
Georgia
Nancy Teresa Viscariello
Jamewin
Francis Street
Cord
Massachusetts
United Si Naval Training School
Hunter College
New
Viscariello Fe
Shore Station
Concords Evangelical Church marks 54th anniversary
The Concords Evangelical Church celebrated its fifty four year history on a Sunday in April. Miss Vesta Balsor of West Acton gave an engaging talk on China and Madam Chieng Kai-Shek referenced in the discourse.
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Concord
Evangelical ‘Church
Sters
Wright Tawers
Vesta. Balsor
West Acton
China
Madam Chieng
Kai-Shek
Mary Carroll rites held at Bernard Church
A high mass was sung Tuesday at Bernard Church for Mrs. Mary Carroll aged? with final rites at Saint Cemetery. mourners included relatives from Lowell and surrounding towns.
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Concord Grange
Walden Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
John Anderson
William Walters
Rudolph W. Currier
Currier
Everett
Floyd L. McManus
Commonwealth Avenue
Elaine Marie
Concord Lodge of Elks
Thomas F. Garrity
George W. Deacon
David B. Williams
Arthur W. Parke
Robert Munday
James H. Dee
Charles Miller
Concord Elks
Harry R. Blaisdell
Spencer
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Raymond
Blaisdell and
Cambridge Turnpike
John C. Gates
Barretts Mill Road
Herbert Knowles
John Keese
Edward Hughes
Thomas Meenna
Saint John’s Academy
United States Army
J. Gleason
William Foss
Carlisle
Woburn Lotter Club
Philip, Healy
Harold Hayes
Charles Thoma Walker
Bedford
Ergs Junior
Concords
Emerson
Robert Edward Mason
Poperomi
East Acton
Pamela Gail
Ralph Burmese Hayes
Massachusetts Avenue
George E. Erickson
Middlesex County Extension Service
Victory Gardens
Little Richard -Armitage Montague
Richard A. Montague
Marrage
ST. Bernard's
Rotary Club
M. McWalter
Lions Club
Corp
Sidney’ G.'Macrae
New Hampshire
Donald J. MacRae
U. S. Army
Nahant
A. Robert MacLeod
Robert Walker
Leeman E. ‘Haines
Albert E. Robinson
Allison F. Clark
Harvey Wheeler School
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Lion. Roy
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Bay More
Groton
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Concord ‘Company
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Meigs
Twombly
Margaret Irwin
Concord D.A.R
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Bonnie Brook
Rain Halls
Eggleton
Utah Field
Nancy T. Viscariello
Yeoman School
Mrs. Mary. Carroll
Kent
Manning Pharmac
Ray L. Harris
Prop
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Lapointe Machine Tool Co
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