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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
10
On August 14 1946 the world recalls a year since global war ended and the U S and allies work to return to peace and security. The piece notes the contrast with the dark times before and after Pearl Harbor and Okinawa.
Louise M Lyons a Concord resident died at Emerson Hospital at 54. A funeral mass was held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with burial at St Bernard's Cemetery. Survived by husband three sisters two brothers and nieces and nephews.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Manning daughter of Mrs Alice Manning of Lincoln and William B. Whalen son of Mr and Mrs William B Whalen of Auburndale were married at Trinity Church Nashua New Hampshire. Miss Ann McCarthy of Waltham served as maid of honor.
Mrs Whalen, a Concord High School 1943 graduate, has worked at the Lincoln Telephone Exchange. William Reed of Brookline and the bride plan to reside in Lincoln after a wedding trip. The groom, recently discharged from the U S Navy, will enter college this fall to study teaching.
Newport Arkansas residents report a cat named Deec living with hens. The animal roosts with the birds and eats their food, prompting speculation whether the cat enjoys poultry company or intends a future meal.
Six state legislatures have approved WWII veteran bonuses totaling nearly 1 billion dollars, with Illinois Rhode Island and New York set to disburse once voters approve. Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont already began or planned payments, while Maine and Michigan consider action.
Concord rider Teddy Wood of Concord RFC representing the BAA ran third in a three mile road race staged by the Caledonia clan last Saturday at North Cambridge. The shorter distance suited the Concord racer more than his usual ten mile events.
The article notes sheep raising as the chief occupation on the Falkland Islands, highlighting its economic importance and prominence in local life.
Casper sees a robust job market with employment high for the state. The U S employment service report shows a drop of 28 in benefit claims from April to May, indicating improving conditions.
The 1946 Maynard High School football squad under coach Stan Bondelevitch will hold first practice at 10 a.m. Monday on Alumni Field. Experienced players return led by Fritz Wasiluk and Vin Russo as the team adopts O Donnell formations used at Holy Cross and St Anselm. local fans urged to back the team as September 28 opens a new era with strong candidates including Napolitani Greene Terrasi Gruber Nelson Higgins Viola OToole Shitton Swanson Twichell Ojalehto Carew Luker Veracka Tobin Dwinnell Johnson Burgess Tomyl Wehkhoja MacDonald and the Spurrell brothers.
In a tense game Concord-Sy girls edged near a school record as Mary’s team posted strong hits. Helen Magurn starred with homers while Varley and Robins contributed key plays and batting support.
Concord-St Sets lost to Playground team at Lincoln Park in a close nine inning game. Pitcher was joined by catcher John Basile and RJ John Mayo for the home team. Mills and O Sullivan led the defense as the teams schedule a rematch next Friday at Playground.
Miss Betty III daughter of Mr and Mrs Nissen of 4 Davis Street has been confined at Eyes Ear Infirmary with an erratic mastoid and will be a senior at Coy School this fall. The August meeting of the Elks Lodge at BPOE Hall Main Street will be held in the evening with Ex David B Williams presiding. Nearby Bedford and towns share in a new rate schedule proposed by the State Public Department, as reported by Attorney Clarence A Barnes.
A 19 year old midshipman on 30 day leave expressed willingness to join a guard company during bivouac. He discussed duties and responsibilities and indicated readiness to serve if assigned.
The Maynard Eagles will stage a Clam Bust Open to all members families and friends at Riverside Gun Club next Sunday. An all day program includes entertainment for young and old sports pony rides and vaudeville. If rain the program moves to August 25th.
Officials reported population shifts in Wyoming influence regional planning as neighboring states observe trends. Analysts note migration patterns, economic factors, and housing impacts while local leaders discuss resource allocation and growth strategies.
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