Community notices mix during August meeting and local events
Hatcherymen and Central Pomona plan their annual night August meeting of selectmen set for Tuesday at 4 in the town house. The State Guard Band rehearses Monday evening at the Armory with Harry Neilsen in charge. Callahan of Lexington enjoys his annual Boston duties. Christian church lesson Sunday features Was Dorothy Stewart on Home Canning with a Women's group, plus another speaker Monday on the same subject. State Guard drills next Monday at the Armory with Lieut. Joseph Barr. Weather outlook for outdoor sessions at White Pond and Wallie Hill attracts a large crowd. Red Cross and Concord branch to hold weekly meeting at the old Concord building. The People's Society Free Church observes night service at 3 o'clock.
Advice for Yule Mailing of Packages
Concord relatives urged to mail Christmas packages to service members overseas following war department guidance. Packets must fit 10 by 6 by 4 inches and weigh no more than five pounds with up to 15 inches in length and 36 inches in girth. Packages may require recipient requests between September 15 and October 15. War Production Board approved stronger boxes for overseas transit to withstand harsh handling and climates.
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Concord
Mio
War. Production. Board
Pacific
Flora DeMars Weds R A Derby in West Concord
Flora DeMars married R A Derby in West Concord. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home at 3 Francis Street.
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Flora DeMars
R.A. Derby
West Concord
Flora Mo
Francis Street
Corinthian Lodge to Elect Officers September 10
The Corinthian Lodge A F and A M will hold a meeting at the temple on Monday evening September 10. Reports will be given and officers elected. Worshipful master Edgar LaForrest Robbins of West Concord will preside.
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Concord
Corinthian Lodge
Temple
Edgar LaForrest Robbins
West Concord
Ration Board Meets Monday in Concord
Concord rationing board will meet Monday afternoon at the Veterans building with chairman William A. Buttrick in charge. Another weekend golf tournament is planned at Concord Country Club under Harold Cakoon's direction.
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Concord
Concord Rationing Board
Veterans Building
William A. Buttrick
Concord Country Club
Harold Cakoon
Pro Burial High Mass Held for Sgt Herbert McPhillips
A pro burial high mass was celebrated at St Bernard's church at 9 am Tuesday for Staff Sgt Herbert James McPhillips U S Army Air Corps killed in action July 8 1944 over radio. Relatives attended. He is the fifth parish boy to die in action in World War I and World War II. He was one of five sons of Mrs Jane McPhillips Hawthorne Lane, all overseas veterans.
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Concord
St. “Bernard's
Herbert James McPhillips
U. S. Army Air Corps
Sergtlips
Jane McPhillips
Hawthorne Lane
Concord Lions Hold Annual Outing and Dinner
The Concord Lions Club hosted its fourth annual outing and cookout at Memorial Street Beaulieu Dr MacRae area last Tuesday. A brief business session followed a meal with members grilling. Leon J. Moreau was reelected president and plans for future meetings were discussed for the regular supper on August 14 at 6:30.
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Concord
Concord Lion’ Club
Be of Austin
Central Middlesex CYO League Schedule Released
The remainder of the Central Middlesex CYO League schedule is announced with matchups on consecutive Sundays in August and September. August 5 Our Lady's vs Sacred Heart and St Andrew's vs St Bernard's lead into August 12 Sacred Heart vs St Bernard's and St Andrew's vs Sacred Heart.
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Concord
Central Middlesex
Our Lady’s
Sacred Heart
St. Andrew’s
St. Bernard’s
St. Berhard’s
St.Andrew’s
Walden Royal Arch Chapter to Elect Officers Sept 24
Concord event to elect officers for the coming year and read annual reports. High Priest Walsoe of Bedford will preside as the Walden Royal Arch Chapter meets in the evening.
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Walden Royal Arch
Sopa
Walsoe of
Bedford
Communion Sunday at St Bernard’s for Confraternity
Next Sunday members of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary at St Bernard’s church will receive communion together during the 7 o’clock mass.
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Confraternity of the Holy Rosary
St.Bernard’s Church
Sportsmen's Club Meeting Notice
A notice announces a meeting of the Sportsmen's Association at Harrington Avenue Concord on Thursday at a time to be announced. The agenda includes a planned gathering and organizational matters for the club's activities and events.
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Congress Men’s Club
Harrington
Avenue
Concord
Concord Selectmen Set Regular Weekly Meeting
The Concord Selectmen will hold their regular weekly meeting at the town house next to the town hall with Chairman Hubert M. TMrowel presiding.
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Concord
Concord: 4
Hubert M. ™Rowel
Engagement announcement for James Strate and Miss Berry
James Strate of West Concord and Miss Berry announce their engagement. Strate is a Knox Memorial high school graduate and veteran of the 1st Division 18th Infantry. Berry is from Concord High School and employed in Boston.
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Ck James Strate
West‘ Concord
Alonzo B. Strate
Syracuse
N.Y
Berry
Concord High School
Peos
Stratton
Boston
Strate
Knox Memorial High School
Russell
1St. Division
18Th Infantry
Lynch receives Combat Infantryman Badge for Philippines action
Pfc. David D. Lynch of Concord receives the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in battle in the Philippines. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bernard Lynch of 6 Thoreau Street. A brother, John B. Jr., is also in the U S Army.
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David D. Lynch
U.S. Army
Battle of
The
Philippines
John Bernard- Lynch
Thoreau ‘Street
John B. Jr
Eldridge Couple Celebrates Sixth Wedding Anniversary
West Concord residents Mr. and Mrs. Warner H. Eldridge of 404 Main Street celebrate six years of marriage. They lived in Lexington before moving to West Concord and have one daughter. Mrs. Eldridge was Reba E. Vail. Mr. Eldridge is serving in the U S Army. Rev Perry Daniels preached at the Union service with John Elmo Wallace directing.
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West Concord
Warner H. Eldridge
Main Street
Lexington
Eldridge
Reba E. Vail
U.S. Army
Edward ‘Perry Daniels
Trinitarian
Nent Church
Congregational
John’ Elmo” Wallace
Concord Church Welcomes Chaplains From Two Congregations
The Concord chaplains corps includes Rev. Frederick Chase, a Unitarian? or sympathetic figure, and Rev. Otto Rafes of the Congregational church. Residents note their roles within the community.
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Was Ae Ee
Concord
Chaplains Corps
Frederick Chase
Otto T. Rafes
Veterans Administration Center Opens Saturday Visiting Hours
Veterans are invited to visit the Veterans Administration Center this Saturday with the office open until noon. The notice encourages veterans to take advantage of the available services and resources.
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Veterans Administration Center
Ge Veterans Eee
Rowtoah Meee
Suns
Administration Center
Have Your Radio Aired Rep In Sets With Music
Fragmentary OCR reads as a radio segment tease urging listeners to tune in for a representative in sets with music and workmanship. The readable text is unclear on names dates or locations but implies an entertainment or promotional radio feature.
West Concord Team Makes Notable League Showing
West Concord delivers a strong league showing this season with a standout performance by the nin igkink Khas and a debutful effort on a Sunday. The squad builds momentum as key players lead in a challenging schedule.
Concord Council Knight of Cotutebes Meeting Notice
Concord Council Knight of Cotutebes announces a meeting to be held Monday with presiding officer Burke. James Sullivan of Water is named district deputy for Concord Council. nearby councils include Maynard Natick and Waltham.
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Concord
Concord Council
Knight
Cotutebes
Mona- Thomas
Burke
Ames
Sullivan
Jnais Jagain
Columbus
Ware
Maynard
Natick and
Waltham
Wedding Anniversary Noted for Local Couple
A Concord couple celebrated six years of marriage at Unidas Church dated 30 1939. Kenneth Ralph Teed officiated with Rev Arte. Mrs Lind, Stmer a Ruble, and both partners are well known locally.
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Shirley
Concord
Unidas
Revarte
Kenneth Ralph Teed
Lind
Bedford hosts annual open air event with planes on display
The Bedford event welcomed the public Wednesday from 4 pm to 8 pm offering an open air display of various plane types. Attendees viewed aircraft and learned about aviation in the community setting.
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Bedford
Frost Home Concord Groom Welling ton Frost Wed Sue Elizabeth Mathis
At Briar dale Farm Concord the son of Mr and Mrs Guernsey Frost wed Sue Elizabeth Mathis daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Mathis of Dallas Texas The ceremony was officiated by Maj John P Fitzsimmons at a garden wedding followed by an indoor reception Best man was Richard Schaal Ushers Josiah and chairos brothers of the groom Owen uncle of the groom and Ward Burke attended The bride wore a bouffant gown of white marquisette with a long veil and carried a bouquet Learn more about the wedding details and attendees.
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Concord
Reecently
Briardale Farm
Robert Wellington Frost
U. S
Guernsey Frost
Sue Elizabeth Mathis
Claude Mathis
Dallas
Texas
John P. Fitzsimmons
Usaaaff
John P. Woods
Winchester
Russell ‘Wood
Pic
Richard Schaal
Lincoln
Josiah and
Chairos
Owen
Ward Burke
Den
Army unit shed drill and dem onstration for new and old
A short drill was held in the shed for new and old members. Robert W. Brooks, former supply and mess sergeant of Company H, 182nd Infantry, spoke on army feeding methods and morale. He promised to demonstrate the M 37 unit soon, and Lena Jeanson of West Concord was sworn in at the last meeting.
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Bert W. Brooks
Co. _H. 182nd Infantry
Brooks
Lena Jeanson
West
Concord
Concord Chorus Plans Brahms Requiem May Memorial Day
A five-member representative committee formed by Concord chorus members plans a Brahms Requiem performance likely near Memorial Day. Miss Na Lor ing will conduct rehearsals and the concert, with Mrs. D. Ripley Gage directing the group. The project aims to unite singers from several families for a memorable event.
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Concord
Peli Staealaed de Concord
Brahm
Ruholph Currier Expected Home After Hospital Operation
Rudolph W. Currier of 9 Nell House, St Elizabeth's Hospital Brighton, underwent an operation two weeks ago and is expected to return home within a few days.
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Rudolph W. “Currier
Nell House
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Brighton
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