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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
7
The notice describes an equipping and drill session for Concord Mohawk and Concord Sea, set for a Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. It mentions Evangelical Free Church, Pastor Rev Harry P, with mid week prayer meeting and a probate court notice involving Edward Harasimczyk and family, requiring appearances by August 1944.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts probate proceedings Janet Rogers of Sudbury seeks admission as administratrix of Persis Rogers deceased estate without a surety bond. Interested parties must file an appearance before ten o clock in the forenoon on the forty fourth day of July 1944 with Judge John Leggat. Jordan Register. July 27 August 3 10.
St Bernard’s collected a fourth straight win by beating Catherine’s parish nine 3 1 in 10 innings at Graniteville carnival. Randy Caston started, Arky Dempsey earned the win in relief, and Billy Pear behind the plate, with Fitzpatrick and Kane delivering late runs. The seniors added a 6 2 victory over Lincoln Mohawk Juniors at Emeron playground. Dempsey pitched back to back days and Joe Dee doubled twice for Concord. The St Bernard’s Juniors also won 13 8 over Sacred Heart of Lexington at home. Thursday’s matchup vs St Catherine’s Graniteville looms, with next Sunday idle.
Massachusetts Middlesex probate court notes a petition to sell privately Vanderbelt Green’s real estate in Verona New Jersey. Interested parties must file a written appearance before ten o clock on August seventeenth 1944. Witness John C Leggat First Judge and Register Loring P Jordan date July 20 1944.
A terse weekly briefing notes heightened Nazi crisis as Allies breach East and West defenses. It mentions U.S. tightening controls on New Guinea operations and references Western newspaper commentary.
Europe reports a major breakthrough with Allied armor exploiting a breach as heavy bombing softens German defenses along a 40 mile front. U S fighters hit retreating columns while Rommel mounts counter attacks to slow the British advance near Caen.
Lt Gen Lesley J McNair, aged 61, was renowned for commanding a 20 000 man division and advancing modern ground force development. The veteran general played a key role in shaping the Mexican campaign and wartime strategy with his reputed strategic mind.
The article describes Soviet offensives pushing toward Warsaw within the central sector of Poland along an 800 mile eastern front. Allied forces prepare for a major Italian assault on the Gothic Line while German defenses stiffen in mountainous approaches to their fortifications. Hungarian troops slow the Russian advance as the drive concentrates in the Carpathian foothills and the open plains offer little natural cover for attackers.
U S forces press the Marianas offensive with bombardment and beachhead gains on Tinian while Jap counterattacks on Guam falter. General MacArthur reports advancing units and heavier American naval gunfire as the inner ring around the Marianas tightens.
The surplus property disposal program led by Clayton aims to supervise sales with expert appraisals and repurchase options for former owners, while breaking into units. Farmers Union president Patton warns it could empower the National Association of Real Estate Boards and big interests over permanent resources.
Weather reports indicate a mix of extended drought relief in the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys while the eastern coast from New England to Maryland experiences rain and growing car purchases. The Midwest faces a critical period as wet weather arrives, potentially aiding pastures and crops despite varied regional impacts.
The United States, via Secretary of State Cordell Hull, denounces Argentina as a deserter to the cause. It accuses Buenos Aires of aiding Axis subcontractors, bidding on American work, and distributing newsprint to Axis papers attacking the United Nations.
Bradley Dewey resigns as Rubber Director noting U S plants now yield synthetic rubber at 836000 tons yearly. He warns army demands may divert earmarked stocks to civilians and projects future costs could drop to 12 cents per pound.
Army policy aims to balance manpower by moving workers to other jobs if excess labor would occur. The measure seeks to maintain operations without layoffs, ensuring staffing aligns with production needs.
The Condor Exalted Ruler John E Forbes will lead the August meeting at B P O K Hall. A well attended picnic occurred last Thursday morning at Mrs Clarence J Tufts home on Upland Road West Concord. Mrs and Mrs Edward F Sheehan marked their fourth wedding anniversary on August 8, the couple living in West Concord. Concord schools including Peter Bulkeley Harvey Wheeler and Concord High will open fall semesters on September 6. The Montague family at 1 Thoreau Street returned from a mountain vacation. Mrs Hebert Smith of 6 Middle Street collects for the Fruit and Flower Mission in Boston through Labor Day. Union service at First Parish Church Sunday featured Rev Howard Perry Daniels. Floyd Verrill officiated dedication of a new market for the Hastier Warmer Exchange at Wal am Belmont. Edward Burke of Concord attended.
Concord Rotary notes discuss Rotary International relief amid war conditions and support for clubs in Axis-occupied areas. District Governor Rutherford advocates definite club aims matching needs, trade associations as Rotary outcomes, and a district conference in Worcester on August 10. Attendance sits near average. next meeting outlines social studies topics from New Jersey State Teachers College.
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