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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
2
The article reviews a fractured postwar policy debate with mentions of Truman as a running mate and a proposed measure to fund military and veteran benefits up to 30 billion dollars. It cites concerns over social security coverage, federal guarantees, and potential impacts on workers, business, and national unity.
Concord Council and Knights of Columbus sent a group to a state servicemen home in Boise on Tuesday night led by Deputy Grand Knight Thomas J. Burke. Other items note school openings September 6, scouting paper drives, fall programs by Concord Grange and P C H, and community events.
Albert B. Robinson former Concord High School teacher and coach has been named football and baseball coach at Prichard High School North Andover. He previously taught and coached at Melrose High School and will lead Prichard as it opens the 1944 season against Concord High on September 23 strengthening the Concord Prichard rivalry.
Concord Rotary Club held a noon meeting at Colglial Inn with a brief business session led by Albert M Coffey. Lieut. (Jg.) Albert A Schaal Jr of U S N R spoke about six months as bomber pilot in the Southwest Pacific, citing attacks on the Marshalls Caroline Islands and Guam. Schaal’s father sits on the Concord draft board and his mother heads the Concord Woman's Club.
Miss Ebien F P Graig, 22, a former Concord resident and Concord High School attendee, died recently in Cambridge. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craig and four brothers. The funeral held Friday at Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge with High Mass of Requiem. burial in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord.
Concord Middlesex school will again sponsor a football eleven under the direction of F Woolsley Pratt, appointed coach last fall. He plans to call out his candidates the first part of next month.
Rodney Arthur Akers of White River Junction Vermont recently earned a commission as ensign at graduation exercises at the U S naval midshipman's school Notre Dame university South Bend Indiana. He will report to Davisville Rhode Island naval training center with the Seabees. His wife Ruth Flint of South Acton.
Miss Dorothy Cutting, a Howard Seminary graduate last spring, will enter Boston University this fall to take a music supervision course. she aims to combine her training with her interest in music education.
Concord reports Lieut Bernard J Rushe Jr 28 US Army twice wounded WWI veteran and Silver Star recipient is due to return home soon after recovering from injuries in the Normandy battle. He previously fought in North Africa and North Africa actions and joined the army in 1938 as part of the First Division. His mother Mrs Katherine Rushe awaits official word.
The ninth class of nurses' aides at Emerson hospital will graduate at the nurses home on Monday evening. Graduates include Lucia Cabot Martha Wardwell Anna Borden Sarah Foster Sally Foss Anne Edwards Elnor Gooding Mrs Regine Morgan and Mrs Robert Woodry. A new class will start mid next month and women over 18 may join by contacting Mrs Arthur B Brooks in Nashawtale or Concord 930.
J Woodward Blocher son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Blocher of Concord chairs the Ball Brunerisig a dancing extravaganza for Brown University and Pembroke College students set for September 30 at Sayles Hall on the Brown campus. Committees from Navy Entertainment Board Carminarian Club Question Club Pembroke College and the Inter Fraternity Governing Board work to secure a big-name band for the formal. Blocher a Brown senior and Naval Reserve officer is Cammiarian club secretary and part of the Student Governing body.
Miss Jeannette Elizabeth Campobosso daughter of Joseph Cimatoose and the late Mrs Campobosso of Lincoln wed Sergeant Bradley of Waltham at St Joseph’s Church Concord. Rev Walter A Anna officiated with Mrs Julie Campobosso as maid of honor and Donald Tworth of Waltham as best man. The couple plan to reside in Lincoln after the ceremony. The bride is a graduate and well regarded. Sgt Bradley is a son of a Waltham family.
John R Dunn 50 of Concord died suddenly in his home and is buried at St Bernard's cemetery. Tony Ce died at home in Concord after a sudden attack. Dunn operated a local gas station and was a World War I Navy radio operator. He lived with his wife Merie Gradie and sister Mabel Dunn.
Ass Director Needham explains the Massachusetts Milk Central Board formed in 1984 as an emergency measure to fix fair milk prices for farmers. The board sets costs and butter content differentials, audits records, and has returned over 800000 to farmers over ten years. The group notes all expenses are industry borne and the board acts as a guiding influence with 24 members and two visitors.
Private Joseph Santora of the U.S. Army received the Bronze Star for gallantry in action with Allied forces in Italy. He comes from West Concord and his family lives at 17 Maple Street. Santora enlisted over a year ago and has served on the Italian front in recent months.
The Concord Lions Club held its regular meeting and supper on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the O. L. L Dam tea room. President A. Montague presided. four members Laurence F. Petersen Joseph Barney Roydon A Soule Rudolph W Currier spoke about printing and newspaper work. The club plans a dance benefit for servicemen later next month.
At a Rotary meeting Les Whittemore praised Lt. (J G) Albert A Schaal Jr of Lincoln for service with Bombing Squadron No 0 in the Pacific. Schaal described a carrier dive bombing mission that crippled a Japanese carrier and underscored the value of intensive training for saving lives and property. Judge Pierre J Northrup will speak at the next gathering on a topic to be announced.
West Concord firemen battled a Thursday morning blaze at Horrocks Brothers box factory off Conant Street. Quick action prevented spread and only minor damage occurred with the box factory buildings saved.
Concord schools announce opening for all grades at end of August with offices operating the week of August 28. New pupils must register that week, bring birth certificates and immunization records. First time entrants must be five by September. transferring pupils should bring transfer notes.
St Bernard’s was defeated 7 to 4 as Connery led the offense at Ke a John’s in North ford. Arky Dempsey anchored the mound for the losing side while Willie Pearend and Bobby ae contributed with bat and defense. The juniors won their early start against East Lester 8 at Emerson Playground with Dee pitching.
Concord unit MWDC gathered August 15 at Sgt Riley’s Lincoln home for a cook-out and informal meeting with ample food. Members say the event was lively and well attended. The group planned a pursuit of a sale to determine the following activities at the Center. Next Tuesday, August 19, the company will meet at the Armory for its regular session.
The Concord area showcased a vibrant playground season with notable events in Concord and West Concord. Exhibitions drew Serena and friends, and the season was praised for active participation and community engagement.
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