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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1941

Page

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General Gullion’s Career Highlighted in Military Memoir

A lengthy profile traces Maj. Gen. Gullion’s rise from West Point graduate to war college and Geneva convocation participant. It notes his roles training troops, commanding police and camps for aliens, and shaping prisoner of war codes, with emphasis on his broad service record and public life.

Gullion Mobi Materhial First World University of Law School E Army Enoch Crow Geneva School of J and General Staff Ae Naval ' Art, R. 1 Artie Army War College

Rich Tich Divulges Expenditures In Unclear Statement

Fragmentary text mentions Rich Tich and expenditure methods but lacks full details or context to identify the event, listing, or outcome. The readable portion provides no concrete dates, places, or organizations to anchor the summary.

Concord Briefs Refreshing Fall Activities In Concord

Concord range and H. wil resume bi monthly sessions at Elkshall on Main Street on Tuesday September 2 with Miss Elizabeth Dwyer presiding. The Dwyer circle plans a busy campaign this season. Several residents visit relatives in Concord and nearby towns. A jury duty notice, police appointments, and military leaves are recorded along with church services and local events.

Concord Range R. Or H. Wil Elkshall Main Street Elizabeth Dwyer Dwyer

Fire Chief Waldo Wilson Named District Warden

State Fire Warden M C Hutchins announces the appointment of Waldo D Wilson of Carlisle as district five fire warden. Wilson succeeds Lt Fred Stone and will oversee 41 towns including Acton Ashby Ashland Ayer Berlin Bolton Boxborough and Carlisle while serving as Carlisle town accountant and president of the Minute Man Forest Protective Association. He resides on Concord Road with his wife and family and operates a state car with two way radio for rapid communication.

M. C. Hutchins Waldo D .Wil- 80m Carlisle Wil- 80N Fred Stone Sudbury Camp Hulen Texas Wilson Middlesex County Forest Protective Association Concord Road Acton Ashby Ashland Ayer Berlin Bolton Boxborough Boylston Chelmsford Clinton Concord Dracut Dunstable Fitchburg Framingham Groton Harvard Holliston Hudson Lancaster Leominster Littleton Lowell Lunenburg Marlboro Maynard Natick Northboro Pepperell, Sherborn, Shirley Southboro Sterling, Stow, Sudbury Townsend, Tyngsborough Wayland West Boylston Westford

Peace time invasion convoy parades through Concord

Approximately 500 trucks scout cars and jeeps and ambulances moved in a two hour procession starting at Fort Devens Ayer on Aug 12. The Peace time maneuvers route went through Groton Westford Carlisle and Bedford to Concord then back to Devens. Police supervised traffic with no casualties reported.

Concord Fort Devens Ayer Groton Westford Carlisle Kent Bedford Devens

Policemen of Concord Plan Ball For October 28

Patrolman James Finan Jr. heads the Concord Policemen’s Association planning this year’s gala in the state armory on Everett Street. The date is set for Tuesday October 28. The orchestra is yet to be chosen and officers will begin fundraising and canvassing the town for ads.

Concord James & Finan, Jr Policeme¢H’s Association Ibd State Armory Everett Street Finan

Mrs Amelia Hawkins Rites Held at Sleepy Hollow

Committal services were conducted at Sleepy Hollow cemetery last Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Amelia Hawkins 79 widow of the late Fred Hawkins a former Concord resident. She died at Springfield August 1 and is survived by several relatives of West Concord. Rev Hugh S Thompson West Concord Union Church officiated.

Amelia Hawkins Concord Sleepy Hollow Amélia Fred. Hawkins Hawkins Springfield West Hugh Thompson Concord Union ‘Church

Funeral services for George Evans 73

Funeral services were held for George Evans 73 a former resident who died Saturday after a long illness at Tewksbury state hospital. Sub-pastor Hugh S. Thompson of the West Concord Union Church officiated at the simple ceremony conducted in Sleany fal femeteary.

Concord George Evans Tewksbury State Hospital Burt Sleany Hugh S. Thompson West Concord Union Church

Playground Classes End in Concord Exhibitions Tonight

The Concord Recreation Commission invites parents and friends to view final handicraft exhibitions at Rideout Playground and Emerson Playground this week. Rideout hosted over 125 pupils and Emerson over 200 children during the summer sessions.

Concord Rideout Emerson Playground Concord Recreation Commission Emerson

Couple given pre nuptial shower in Concord area

Concord Massachusetts article notes Marion Skjold of Roxbury and Edward Thoresen were surprised by a pre nuptial shower at the Thoresen home Strawberry Hill Road. Guests arrived from Roxbury Somerville Concord West Concord Acton and Boston. The couple plans a September wedding with many gifts received.

Concord Marion Skjold Roxbury Edward Thoresen Thomas Thoresen Strawberry Hill Road Thoresen Somerville West Concord Acton Boston Otto.t. Rafos Mies Skjold Herbert Skjold

Hawks Fall To Walden Breezes In State Semi-Pro Play

The Concord Hawks lost 18-10 to the Walden Breezes as Ken Treadwell starred with pitching and hitting for the victors. Fred Flannery and McBreen homered for the losers while Ken Peterson and Bobby Antognoni contributed in the field. Earlier notes mention Bobby Cull and Hubbardville, and state semi-pro officials led by Arthur Corey traveling to Wichita for national championships.

Bobby Cull Hubbardville Depor Phaseday Fred Flannery McBreen Ken’ Peterson Bobby Antognoni Hawks Walden Breezes Ken Treadwell Arthur B. Corey Stow Street Nortons Worcester Wichita Kansas Wocester Commission Corey Southbridge Windsor Vermont Enid Oklahoma Covington West Virginia

Concord Rod and Gun Club Meets Wednesday Evening

The Concord Rod and Gun Club will hold a regular meeting Wednesday night at 8 o’clock in the Veterans Building. President Carl G. Johanson and Secretary Angelo Bartolmeo lead, with reports on the recent outing and refreshments featuring snake meat.

Concord Rod and Gun Club Concord Rod and Gun Old Veterans’ Building Carl G. Johanson Angelo Bartolmeo

Engagement Announced for Martha Sue Inman and Norman Wood

Concord announces the engagement of Miss Martha Sue Inman daughter of Mrs William V Inman and the late Professor Inman of Tallahassee Florida to Norman S Wood son of Mr and Mrs Norman Wood of Concord The wedding is planned for September 3 at a date to be announced The couple are connected with local families and Mr Wood is stationed at Dale Mabry Air Field with the United States Army Air Forces.

Edwin J. McPhillips Hawthorne Jane Jennie McPhillips Westover Field Chicopee United States Army Phillips Concord Martha Sue Inman William V. Inman i Professor Inman Tallaha Florida Norman

Area Youths Put in Service by Concord District Draft Board

Concord Acton Wayland Maynard Sudbury Bedford Lincoln area youths join the September 9 induction as 110 selectees. Leonard Adams leads the group with Joseph Schair as assistant. others listed include William Thatcher Dominick Palmer Vincent Labowicz Reinhold Stahl George Hamilton. Board has not yet classified all 21 year olds from the July 8 registry.

Concord Acton Wayind Maynard Sudbury Bedford Lincoln Heboard Columis Avenue State Boston Leonard Kimball Adams Highland Street West Concord William James Thatcher Great Road Joseph Henry Schair Brooks Street Dominick Palmer Hartwell’ Road Vincent Ter Labowicz, Jr Florida Road Reinhold Stahl Walnut Street George Arthur Hamilton Cutler Street Adams Schnair

Concord Golf Tourney Ends In Tie At Country Club

Sel ectmen Hubert M Wardwell and Dr Norman G Spencer tied for low net 68 in the weekend tourney at Coaret Country Club. Scores listed include Walter Borden 89, Richard Wood 70, Raymond Wendell 80, Danforth Comins 80, Ralph Piper 81, John Wedding 81, Leonard Smith 82, Edward Flavin 132.

Concord Hubert M. Wardwell Norman G. Spencer Coaret Country Club Walter BE Borden Richard Wood Wi Faversham, 75—70; Dr. Piper Converse Ai Justin Dickens Russell Hunt Wendell FP Raymond Danforth W. Comins, Sr Ralph C. Piper John Wedding Philip T. Flav Leonard Smith Edward Flavin

Depot A A Six Wins in Twilight League

Depot A A nine under Joe Muscato Sones sits at six wins one loss, led by Edda Dempsey and Joep Ruggiero. They near the second half title with Sleepy Hollow to meet in a championship series after Labor Day. Depot beat Bedford Street 9 8. Herronville drew Sleepy Hollow 1 1. three games slated plus postponed tilts may push games to Sundays.

Concord—Depot A. A Joe Muscato Depot Bedford Street Nine Herronville Tom Burke Sleepy Hollow Emerson ‘Playground

Corn Roast Planned by Helping Hand Society

The Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church will hold its annual corn roast and weenie roast with refreshments at Mrs. Clarence Manter’s home, 228 Main Street, Wednesday at 7 PM. If rain, the event moves to Thursday evening. Mrs. Henry Harmon chairs, with assistants Mrs. Fenton Hood Manter Winfield Crocker Hall.

West Concord Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church Clarence. Manter Main Street Henry Harmon George Fenton Frank Hood Manter Winfield, Chaplin Thomas Crocker Harold Hall

Engagement announced for Miss Mary M LaBounty

Mr and Mrs George earn ts Elm street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary M LaBounty to Edwin Anderson of South Acton. Miss LaBounty a registered nurse at Cambridge City Hospital and a Concord graduate. Mr Anderson a graduate of Acton Schools and Massachusetts State College now in the poultry business. The wedding is set for September 14 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord.

West George Earn Misa Mary M LaBounty Edwin Anderson School Street South Acton Miss LaBounty Concord Cambridge ‘City Hospital Anderson Acton Massachusetts State College Amherst Our Lady Help of A Stians’ Church Weat Concord

Youths in Stolen Concord Car Apprehended

Two CCC youths from Woburn took Robert L. Moore's car at 5:30 pm Sunday on 42 Elm Street in Concord New Hampshire. A state wide radio broadcast led to their quick capture by Athol police. In Concord District Court Associate Judge Pierre A Northrup sentenced Charles McGlaughlin 22 and Robert Chase 18 to six months in the house of correction with one year suspended.

Concorn C.C.C New Hampshire Robert L. Moore Elm Street Athol Concord District Court Charles McGlaughlin Robert Chase Woburn Pierre A. Northrup House of Correction

West Concord Falls 15-0 to Lowell Sew Lowell Nine at Ride Outs Diamond

West Concord Our Lady's baseball team was routed 15-0 by Lowell's Scott's Jewelry nine on Sunday afternoon at the Ride Outs Diamond. George Downey and Jimmy Condon split pitching duties while Tommy Hayes caught. West Concord managed three hits against Mike McLaughlin.

West Concord Our Lady's Baseball Scott's Jewelry Lowell Rideouts George Downey Jimmy Condon Tommy Hayes Mike” McLaughlin Slab Grant Felder

Marriage of Margaret Russell Howell and Henry W Locke

Miss Margaret Russell Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hurd Howell of Louisberg Square Boston and Henry W Locke son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Locke of Lowell road Woncord wed August 16 at the Congregational church in Essex with Rev Whitney Hale officiating.

Ipford Margaret Russell Howell Charles, Hurd Howell Louisberg Square Boston Henry W. Locke Charles W. Locke Lowell Road Woncord Congregational Church Essex Whitney Hale

Crocker Espie Wedding in West Concord

Miss Lucy Jean Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee K Crocker 512 Main Street married James Eugene Haple Sr son of Mr and Mrs James B Espie of South Acton last Friday evening. ceremony conducted by Rev Hugh B Thom son at the West Concord Union church home of the couple with only immediate relatives and friends present.

Chresten Anderson Fairlee Vermont Concord Tewksbury Trinitarian Congregational Church Cocord West Concord

Union church service to be led by Rev Dana Greeley

The Rev. Dana M. Greeley will preach at the union service of Trinitarian Congregational church and the First Parish at the latter church next Sunday at 11 AM. Mrs. Fred T. Boyd returns as soloist.

Dan H. Fenn American ‘Unitarian ‘Association Trinitarian Congregational Church Fred T. Boyd Dana M. Greeley Aylington Street Boston

Brothers Enlist in Navy For Training At Newport

Fred Bregoli of Elsinore street and Edward Belmont of Grant street have joined the United States Navy and await orders for temporary training at Newport Rhode Island. Both brothers already have older siblings serving in the Navy.

Fred Belmont S. 8 North Carolina United States Navy Brooklyn New York Fred Bregoli Elsinore Edward Belmont Grant Street Newport Rhode Island Naval Service

Madeline Ryan of Main Street Seen at Concord District Court

A clerk identified as Madeline W. Ryan of Main Street appeared at Concord district court on Monday following her annual vacation. The pages show her engaged in court proceedings after a domestic or municipal assignment.

Madeline W. Ryan Main Street Smvvnee Concord District Court

Mill Highc Receive The Wage Increase

More than 2000 workers at the Assabet Mill will gain a wage increase approved by the American Woolen Company after talks with the Textile Workers Union. The seven cent raise sets minimums and scales, with ratification to come at a local union meeting.

Assabet Mille American Woolen Company Maynard Assabet Woolen Company Textile Workers Union C. 1. O Moses A. Pendelton Emil Rieve Textile Workers Rieve Federalines Hours Division Uni Pebnus Som Unis AsBabet Sieysinea

Massachusetts Milk Control Board Protest Appeals in Boston

Protest planned at the Massachusetts State House in Boston on August 20 over the milk price increase. Petitioners urge Governor Saltonstall to block permanent federal and state control of milk distribution and price fixing.

State House Boston State Milk Control Board Saltonstall Control Board Commonwealth Massachusetts Baltonstall Ibecause

Draft Boards Post All Classifications Nationwide

Selective Service headquarters ordered local boards to post all registrant classifications and reclassifications on or after August 18. The postings must be conspicuous in their headquarters to show availability for military training. The rule aligns with a new law signed by the President last Saturday permitting deferment for registrants over 28.

Selective Service National Headquarters Selective Service

Community Band Concert Rescheduled for Friday Evening

The fiscal Community band concert of the season will be held at the Monument square band stand Friday at 7 45 PM. Rain postponed the earlier Friday schedule. The Legion musicians will also perform in the annual State American Legion parade at Fall River on Saturday.

Concord Monument Squares the Legion Annnual State American Legion Fall River

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Muel Win Se York United States’ Army Lewis B. Hersey Garrol Uniof Kentucky Philadelphia Federal Schuylkill Kelly Democratic ES L. Whitehurst Witch Business Women’s Club Concord Briefs Rooert Dee Pennsylvania Diwin D. Brooks, Jr River Street East’ Cambridge Board of Selectmen Helen. Thoresen Strawberry Hill Road Margaret James H. Deacon Mainstreet Weat Concord Sae Alvin C. Buckley Riverside Avenue North Woodstock White Mountains Walter B. Driscoll Nes Road Jack” R. S. O’brien Blsmore’ Street Esther’ Thoresen Otto T. Rafos ‘Na Evangelical Free Church Concord Hollis Sam Beattie Camp Perry Ohio Beattie Perry Kenneth Irving Treadwell, Jr Walden Street William ‘Aversham Alexander N. Carruthers Myopia Hunt. Club Hamilton St. Bernard’s Our Lady’s Churches Central Fire Station Harry BH. Tuttle Richard J Tierney Arlington Fire Department Alice Algeo Virginia Road Lunenberg Louis A. Sohier Barretts Milroad Fruit and Flower Colonial Inn Annex Waldo Wilson Policemen of George Evang Warren EH. Pearson Gertrude Peters William R. Callahan Lexington Road George Veronica Croke Quincy R Fulton Johnston Kathleen Phillips Wells Maine Sade Pencer Barbara Corey West Concord P.T.A Frederick Gill Church Street West Moom George LaBounty P.T.A John J Berger Gill St. Bernard’s Church Walter A. Quinlan George F. Mulcahy Mill Highc J. Harrie McDonough 1. Seale
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