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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1943

Page

3

Service for Capt Brown in Concord Episcopal church

Funeral services were held at 12:05 Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church for Capt Harry Babcock Brown a pilot with Northeastern Airlines killed in a test flight in Vermont last Friday. Rev Charles Russell officiated and burial was in Sleepy Hollow cemetery Concord. Brown 91 survived by his mother, Mrs Harry L Brown of Concord formerly San Francisco Cal.

Conford Trinity Episcopal Church Bas Harry Babcock Brown Northeastern Airlines Eeeeaeiens Vermont Charles Russell Peck Sleepy. Hollow Concord Capt. Brown Harry JL. Brown Mr. Brown San. Francisco

Christmas Bazaar to Benefit Church Paint Fund

The Finnish Congregational Church in Dec 12 hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar in the church vestry. Proceeds support the Church Paint Fund as committees display wares and decorate booths with festive colors. Mrs Koponen schedules a brief program before refreshments.

Maynard Laeri Katvals John Lehto Lillian Pekkala Agia Reini Teatiella Koski Ethel Saldnen Helen Pera Hsther Kaponen Viola Hytonen Alice Keskela Ruth Pekkala Sirkka Koskinen Miriam ‘Pinpla Herchiefs Ino. Akhuna Bifa Mildred Hill Pan. Koponen David Pekfala Linnea ‘Trulson Helmi Kulmala George Kononen

Thanksgiving morning union service held in Concord churches

The annual Thanksgiving morning union service for Concord Protestant churches was well attended at First Parish church. Rev. John W. Wallace preached an appropriate sermon with special music. Participating ministers included Rev. Howard P. Daniels Rev. Kenneth R. Teed Rev. Harry Odland and Rev. Charles R. Peck.

Concord Concord Protestant John W, Wallace Trinitarian Congregational Church Howard P. Daniels First Kenneth R. Teed West Concord Harry P.odl

Concord DAR to Hear About Stained Glass

The Concord Chapter DAR meets Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Parish House on Main Street to discuss The Art of Stained Glass. Members will hear a presentation on stained glass origins and techniques at the local church setting.

Concord Dar Concord—Old Concord Dar Tv Church Bim ‘Street Congo

Christmas Celebration Improves Amid Frayed Text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe efforts to improve a proper Christmas celebration at home. The readable text mentions a Christmas tree and a pocket size display, hinting at modest domestic observance with unclear details.

Thanksgiving Assembly at Center School Highlights Student Performances

Center School students presented a Thanksgiving program on a recent Wednesday morning featuring grades K 2 and 5 with songs readings and plays. Performers included Priscilla Steeves Nancy Gatchell Mary McCarthy Leonard Kendall Doris Courville and others with Christopher Harris serving as announcer.

Acton Center School Poe Frederick Tittle John Riley Fir Turkey Priscilla Steeves Mary Picue Nancy Gatchell Mary McCarthy Paul Rost Dardana Berry Doris Torkelsen Richard Courville Fred Richards Helen. Matin Patricia. McCarthy Robert Kendall Lisa Knipple Nantcy Gatchell Leonard Kendall Barefoot Rabbitt David Lawson Arthur Howell Priscilla Gatchell Janet Gould McCarthy America Elpes William, Warren Pan Post Barbara Hall McA Ee Dawn Richards Preator Coyne Wilzebeth Harvey Virginia Canessa Bnd Jacqueline Gatchell Mary's Doris Courville Claires Linscott Barbara Allen Sally ‘Jowell Priscilla Holt Jilia Barry Tommy Anne Billy Kendal Janet Flagg Mimi Knipple Robert Hall Jacqueling Ggtchell Christopher Harris

Acton Women Plan Boston Trip for Blood Drive

Acton ladies led by Miss Margaret Brown and Mrs Colling travel to Boston last Friday to donate blood at the Red Cross Blood Center. Abert P. Durkee and Ralph P. Marbie are mentioned as participants with arrangements for appointments and transportation coordinated by Mrs. Henry.

Boston Red Cross Missargaret Brown Is Colling Abert P. Durkee Ie Ralph P. Marbie Ang Ter

Concord Regular Sunday Evening Service at Penthetic Chapel

Sunday evening services at the Penthetic Sunday Chapel Thor n Street begin at 7 30 with a sermon and music Miss Kesther Wood Barnes Hill ad was hostess to the Young People’s Society meeting of Angelica Free Church at home last Friday evening at 8 7 and Mrs William B Bartlett of Weadieg a marked aniversary on nine Dey. The couple is of rd for many.

Penthicted Thorn Street Kesther Wood Barnes Hill Young People’s Society’ ‘of Angelica? Free Church William B. Bartlett Weadieg Aniversary

Three Concord youths who served with the Concord Company

Former Concord Company members Butcher of Hartington Avenue West Concord and Lincoln E. Currier and Lafayette G. Currier of Carlisle received telegrams they arrived in San Jose sleep base hospital and were well. All three entered federal service in January 1941 and went overseas in January 1942. They saw weeks of Guadalcanal combat and have been in the Pacific area since last April awaiting return home within two weeks if all is well.

Concord Jocal Concord Company Butcher William Butcher Hartington ‘Avenue West Lincoln E. Currier Lafayette G. ‘Currier

Carl J Peterson Dies in Bedford Funeral Services Held

Funeral services for Carl J. Peterson were conducted Tuesday at his North Road home with Rev. Frank Thompson officiating and burial in Shawsheen Cemetery. Born in Denmark, he came to the United States about 40 years ago and had lived in Bedford for many years. he is survived by his wife Helen Peterson.

Bedford Carl J. Peterson North Road Frank Thompson The Chulch of Christ Shawsheen Cemetery Peterson Denmark Helen Peterson

Concord Draft Board Inducts Large Group for Fort Devens

The Concord draft board sent notices for induction in December for a sizable group of local men including pre Pearl Harbor fathers and boat workers. A screening examination at the state armory will select more men for future calls. Sergt Michele G Lombardo US Army, formerly of the Concord company, was noted among those connected with Guadalcanal action. Reverend Charles Russell Peck announced a program for November 28 at Trinity Epi gopal Church Elm Street with 8 a m Roane come to service.

Concord ‘Draft Board Fort Devens State Armory Charles Russell Peck Arran the Trinity Episi Elm Street Roane

Ration Stamp Details and Validity Dates

The notice lists Brown Green Sugar and Fuel stamps with their book numbers and validity. It notes expiration dates such as December 4 January 1 December 20 January 2 January 4 1944 and February 8 1944. It includes tire inspection deadlines March 31 1944 February 29 1944 and specifies coupons for fuel and stove heating.

GREEM Ian Ie

Soldier Dad’s Letter To Baby Girl On First Birthday

A Private in Atlanta writes to his daughter Butch on her first birthday, expressing pride and hope. He explains he cannot be present due to service, vows to defend freedom, and wishes his family safety while promising to return. The letter ends with blessings from Father Dom.

Maynard Laquidara Dom” Laquidara Waltha Street Atlanta Georgia Butch Matty Deddy Les Mummy Bod

War Records Group to Meet December 7

Concord notes a meeting of the War Records Committee on Tuesday evening December 7 at eight o'clock. Red Cross officials will preside.

Concord War Records Red Cross Howard

Acton Woman's Club Bazaar Plans Christmas Program

Acton Woman's Club hosts a December bazaar and Christmas fair at Acton Center Clubhouse. The program includes an Information Please style contest with women’s and men’s teams led by local officials. Proceeds fund club activities with food, gift stalls, a penny sale, grab bag for children, and a cafeteria supper.

Acton Acton Center Ladfte Robert M. Bowen Strawberry Hill Alden G. Flagg, Jr Newtowne Road Leo Qaihyy R Owens Olata Kenneth Jewell Cochairman Queens Chib Mrs Alberg The Tal

Acton Subscriber Totals From Victory Dinner Drive

Final figures show Acton Center 164 subscribers with 1968410 value, Acton 102 subscribers and 154.33, West Acton 90 subscribers and 436.10. The totals reach 134.5 percent of Acton's quota in the Metropolitan Division.

Tea for Solicitors Benefit in South Acton

Mrs Bhai Ace hosted a tea at her home to thank solicitors who organized a drive in South Acton. Attendees included Mrs Lawrence Donnelly Mrs James Duggan Miss Miriam Pendehto and several others. Remember Pearl Harbor.

Uae Bhai Ace Ton Fetelet Cam

Maynard High Hosts Friday Card Dance for Juniors

Maynard High School Class of 19 sponsor hosts Friday evening event in the auditorium. Attendees are urged to bring a Christmas card in a stamped envelope, with collected cards mailed to Victor Kizik, ex of the class of Navy. The dance, under the direction of Mrs Ruth, features music by Jack Hennegne Chastra of Woburn and a committee including Albe ley, Walter Johnson Higgins, Gregory Tur Lydon, Frank Cowen, Joyce, Shirley Peterson, Ka Lolika, Rose Hansen, Marchant, Louise Dwinall.

Maynard Maynard High Jack ‘Hennegne Chastra Woburn Victor Kizik Class of Navy Mias Ruth Albeley Walter Johnson Higgins Gregory Tur Lydon Frank Cowen Joyd Shirley Peterson Ka Lolika Rose "Hansen Marchant Louise Dwinall

Local Church Remembers Devotions Leader Charles Smith

In afternoon services the church honors Charles Smith as the devotion leader. Pastor Wilks and Mrs. Charles participate in the tribute with a hopeful message for BeBe and the congregation.

Charles Smith Wilksbe Charles

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