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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

4

New York Wax Industry Report Noted

A fragmented OCR item from a New York wax industry page notes local activity and records of production. The readable text hints at market conditions without detailing firms or dates.

Vengeance and War Strains Hit Central Europe Rhetoric

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Allied plans and Russian actions, warning of atrocities and reprisals as Germans face occupation. It notes British and French influence, economic strain across Belgium to Greece, and the difficult task for England to restore order and rebuild economies amid invasion.

Warsaw Germany Ecome Meng Stanration Russia

Boy Scouts Camporee Set for August 18 20

West Concord Troop 33 of the Boy Scouts of America will hold a three day Camporee on Scout Island August 18 19 and 20 with an in tenting program and prizes on Sunday. Registration urged. a Friday meeting August 11 on Scout Island will plan the schedule. parents and interested visitors are invited with transport provided.

West Concord Boy Scouts of America Scout Island

Senior CYO Beats West Concord 4-1 in City Rivalry

West Concord Saint Bernard's defeated Our Lady's of West Concord 4-1 at Rideout Playground. Castor pitched a three hitter for St Bernard's while Willis Dee Steffa Neil Hopkins and Dee starred. Duggan O Grady Anderson Muscato led West Concord.

West Concord Duxie Steffaneil Charlie Hopkins Jimmy Dee Duggan O'Grady Anderson Muscato

Fourth Co notes Concords lively close order drill

Fourth Company in Concord shows extra snap at its close order drill as Sgt George Harms US Army returns from training recruits in the South and helps with gas mask drill Ensign James Outhouse USNR also visits with Harvard Naval Communications School ties Joe King headlining as acting Platoon Sergeant and Pvt Bill Martin named acting corporal as August meetings suspended

Concord Fourth Co George Harms USA 4Th Co Bre State Guard James Outhouse USNR Naval Communications School Harvard Joe King Bill. Martin Pratt

Johnston Birth of Daughter at Richardson House

Concord couple Dr. and Mrs. Reginald F. Johnston announce the birth of a daughter born last Thursday morning at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The baby is the couple's third child, joining son Reginald Jr. and daughter Virginia.

Concord Reginald F. Johnston Sudbury Richardson House Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Reginald, Jr Virginia

Vacations and Guard Drill Noted in Local Items

Mrs Walter Edward Stanley formerly Gene MacRae and infant are visiting Mrs Stanley's parents at 84 Monument Street Bedford. Liew Stanley now serves in Coffeyville Kansas and plans to join them later. The Cord State Guard Fourth Company drill will be held Monday at 3 PM at the State Armory under Capt Burleigh L Pratt.

Walter Edward Stanley Gene. MacRae Baby Concord State Guard State Armory Burleigh L. Pratt

Massachusetts After World War II Economic Shifts and Housing Notes

The piece surveys postwar housing and land policies for veterans, noting Mortgage benefits and land acquisition effects. It cites May 1944 factory wage trends in Massachusetts, shoe output figures, infant mortality in Wakefield, civilian malaria cases, and zoning studies in Leominster Fitchburg and Gardner.

Massachusetts Wakefield Pearl Harbor Leominster Fitchburg Gardner

Veterans aid boosts Massachusetts labor force in postwar era

Massachusetts indcuts of the armed services return to civilian jobs. About 170 local Veteran Rehabilitation committees guide veterans. Sixty女性 students from 23 colleges aid Middlesex County market garden efforts. Elevated Railway profits of 1.53 million dollars in 1943 cited.

Massachusetts Armed Service Itg Middlesex County Boston

Thompson kinship and service noted in obituary

Henry S. Thompson died leaving a Concord connection with the Concord Water and Sewer Commission. He belonged to the Upton and Harvard clubs in Boston and to the Harvard Club of New York. Surviving are his widow Helen Sargent Apthorp two sons Lieut Henry Jr. in Africa and Lieut Malcolm in the Naval Reserve two daughters Mrs Louis Long Jr Mary S. Thompson two brothers J Morris Thompson Edwards O Thompson a sister Elizabeth Thompson and two granddaughters. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.

Upton Harvard Boston Harvard Club New York On Club Washington Concord Thompson Concord ‘Water and Sewer Commission Concoret Country Red Cross First Parish Unitarian Church Helen Sargent Apthorp Milton Lieut Henry, Jr U. S. Army Africa I.g Malcolm U. S. Naval Reserve Southwest Pacific Louis Long Jr Mary S. Thompson New York City J. Morris Thompson Cage, Ill Edwards O. Thompson Elizabeth Thompson Washington, D. C

Diskin Birth in Concord and Local Community Notes

Mr and Mrs Martin J Diskin of 91 Sudbury Road Concord announce the birth of a daughter Anne on Tuesday morning August 1 at Emerson Hospital. This is the couple’s third child joining Michael and Sally. Mrs Diskin is Dorothy Ryan of Concord and Mr Diskin works at the Concord Post Office.

Martin J. Diskin Sudbury Road Emerson Hospital Anne Diskin Michael Sally

Local youths head to Boston Induction Station for exams

A group of Concord youths departed the Draft Board headquarters last Wednesday morning for the Boston Induction Station where they underwent physical examinations.

Concord Draft Board Boston

Requiem High Mass Held at St Bridget's

Maynard resident Miss Hanna Aylward passed away last Friday evening at Bellows Farm Rest Home in Acton. She worked at Lapointe Machine Shop in Hudson and is survived by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held from Mrs King's home with a Requiem High Mass at St Bridget's Church and interment at St Bridget's Cemetery.

Maynard Hanna Aylward Bellows Farm Acton Aylward Lapointe Hudson Ronald Duran Boston Clifford King James John Jamaica Plain King

Concord Soldier Walter R. Joy Dies Suddenly on Furlough

Walter R. Joy 32 formerly of Concord died suddenly last week at Wilmington while on furlough from the U S Army Air Forces. He lived at 13 Walden Street, served as secretary of the Concord Mill Dam bowling league, enlisted from Concord about two years ago, and is survived by his wife and a young son. Burial was in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Concord— Corp Walter R. Joy Wilmington U. S. Army Air Forces Walden Street Concord Mill Dam Concord South Carlisle Florida Pa Ah Joy Wildwood Cemetery

Summary of Hospital Cases for July at Emerson Hospital

Emerson hospital superintendent Edna D Price reports for July: surgical cases 1000, medical 1700, obstetrical 530, infants born 1008, outpatients treated 4, deaths 0. Operations performed 68. Auto accidents 4, others 0. Rays taken 44,66. Admitted 1446, discharged 1448. Daily average July 31.79 versus 35.5 last year.

Concord Edna D. Price Emerson Hospital Chood Roe

St Bernard's C. C. Shuts Out Old Timers in Concord

In Concord St Bernard's C C nine defeated the Old Timers 11 to 6. Burke pitched for the Old Timers while Paul Moynihan, home from the Navy, was the catcher. Standouts for the Old Timers were Terry McHugh Timmy Diskin Louis Venti and Bobby Macone. Charlie Hopkins and Jackie Sheehan led the winners with Jack Castor on the mound and Willie Pearson catching.

Concord Charlie Hopkins Jackie Sheehan Jack Castor Willie Pearson

Vacationing letter carrier entertains crippled children at camp

William T Mulcahy of 9 Brook Street enjoys his annual vacation Rothwell N MacRae of 16 Belknap Street visits Camp Cord director William McC­sie at his Sharon camp on Thursday night where he showed motion pictures to the crippled children A record crowd of bathers visited Walden Beach and White Pond last week to beat the heat during the year’s worst spell

William T. Mulcahy Brook Street Concord Rothwell N. MacRae Belknap Street William McC Tt. Cord Sharon Walden Beach White Pond

Curtis elected Commander of DAV Massachusetts Department

Boston-Laurence Curtis of Boston a former State Senator and veteran of World War I has been elected Commander of the Massachusetts Department of the Disabled American Veterans. He served with Naval Aviation, was injured at Hampton Roads, and has long been active in veterans affairs and civic duties in Boston and Massachusetts. He also sought the Republican nomination for State Treasurer.

Boston Laurence Curtis Thehusetts State Senate Department of Massachusetts Curtis D.A. V.feld Paris United States Naval Aviation Corps Hampton Roads Virginia Veterans Affairs Curti¢e

Town Board Selectmen Meet at Town House

The Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting at the Town House Tuesday at 4 o clock. The Rebecca Sewing Circle met Thursday night at Mrs. Charles Towle’s home on Hubbard street with Mrs. Thora Korsmo assisting. A large group of Evangelical Free Church Sunday School children visited Hollis New Hampshire for the Silver Lake picnic under Rev. Harry P Odland and teachers. Assistant Postmaster Bernard A McKenna on Laurel Street has resumed duties at the Concord Reece after his vacation.

Harry Po. Odland Free Church Concord Y-P.s Esther Helen Thoresen Strawberry Hill Road Mr. Odland Alberta Canada Rebecca Sewing Circle Charles Towle Hubbard Street Thora Korsmo Evangelical Free Church Hollis N. H Silver Lake Harry P. Odland Bernard A. McKenna Laurel Street Concord Reeece

Edwin Anderson on leave after Bainbridge boot training

Edwin Anderson U S N on leave after four weeks of ship fitter training at the U S Naval Training Center Bainbridge Virginia He completed the program and returned home this past Tuesday with the rating designation ship fitter 2nd.

Edwin Anderson U.S.N U.S. Naval Training Center Bainbridge

National Foundation for Paralysis reports 1944 fund result

Basil Foundation president announced a record 10.9 million dollars raised for the 1944 Dimes fund. He said funds will expand relief for epidemics and support research to prevent and cure paralysis, with more equipment for fight and aid to affected areas.

New York National Foundation Basil Foundation O’connor Pierce

Acton Garden Club Sees Cookout and Gardening Talk

The Acton Garden Club met last Thursday at Mrs Edward Bursaw South Acton for a cookout luncheon in the breezeway and a session by Miss Edith from the Extension Service on firing methods and barbequing. A brief business meeting led by Mrs Bond noted four trees on Hish grounds replaced after winter damage. The next gathering will be at Harold B Clapp home Wheeler North Acton with a basket luncheon and a talk by Clark of Clarks Nut Concord on greens.

Acton Edward.Bursaw South Acton Edith Miert Bond Harold B. Clapp Wheeler North Acton Min Clark Clark Concord

Local Social Notes Mention Acts and Trips in New York and Maine

A brief society item records Danlyn N Y hosting visitors for a week with Mr and Mrs J Engman of Great Road. It notes Mrs Peter W Mawn of East Acton and Miss Marjorie McAdoor visiting Rye New Hampshire while Mr and Mrs Wendell E of Acton Center depart for their annual Maine vacation aboard a ship.

Lyn N. Y J Engman Great Road Peter ,W. Mawn East Acton Rye New Hampshire Marjorie McAdoor Wendell E. of Acton Center Ship, Maine

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