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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
6
Word from Concord announces Francis E Corkum 28 of the LS Army is overseas in France. He is the son of Mrs Bridget Corkum and the late Mr Corkum, reported by Concord sources.
The Concord board of trade held its annual meeting and supper with members and guests in attendance. Lester Whittemore was re elected president and a slate including Arthur Duggan and Samuel Kent was approved. Guest speaker Harry Pope of Fairhaven entertained after reports by treasurer Reed Beharrell and auditor Epson True. Next meeting set for Jan 8.
James H. Connolly launches the Red and White store on School Street after years in retail and a venture in food, offering groceries meats vegetables native chicken and fowl with a homey chain-store atmosphere.
Grace Coolidge Day daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert L Day of 142 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord married Ralph L Rogers son of Mrs Carolyn Rogers of Concord Acton Center Road The bride a Concord High School graduate worked in an office at time of announcement
A memorial roster lists many Concord residents and former residents who died in World War II actions including Guadalcanal, Bougainville, North Atlantic, Italy, and France. It notes soldiers sailors and airmen by name, service branch, and street addresses.
Parish card party held at Carlisle road home of Mr and Mrs John J McGann to raise funds for the parish Christmas party. Winners in bridge included Mrs Thomas Foleo William J Beecy Thomas Poleo and others. whist prizes went to several parishioners. Refreshments served. Next event December 12 at South road home of Mr and Mrs Richard Powderly. All welcome.
The December meeting of the Bedford Woman’s Community Club was held in the school auditorium with Mrs. David S. Beyer presiding. Members voted to contribute $5 to the United War Fund and $5 to the tuberculosis fund. Guests were the children of the members. a program of magic and ventriloquism by Elliot Smith entertained all.
The Church of Christ Guild of Change Bell Ringers will travel to Carlisle on Sunday to perform at the Congregational church. They will ring varied hymns and familiar Christmas carols plus Change ringing. J William Cooper leads rehearsals in two groups with local members including Mrs Louis H Smith and Mrs Frank A Goodwin among others.
The Bedford Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the school auditorium on Thursday December 14 at 8 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Cleverdon announce the birth of a son Robert Sherwood Cleverdon on Wednesday November 28 at Richardson House. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LeConey of Cummings Road, with Mrs. Cleverdon living with them while her husband serves in the U S Navy abroad.
The Maynard Woman's Club reports achieving a 100 member goal led by President Mrs Victor Peppard. A December 12 meeting at Mrs George Thomspsn home marks the milestone with recognition planned for members.
Wanted transportation from West Acton to South on BR ER station to catch the 7 40 a m train Monday through Friday. Phone Acton 5 4 after 8 p m.
Sudbury Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday December 12 1944 at 8 p m at Town Hall to consider the situation of Warren B B Chouse of Marlboro Road No Sudbury to keep chickens and maintain Highway Detour near State Road Sudbury Harvey Nis Fairbank, Board of Appeals.
A list of women named as charter members includes Mrs. John Taylor Mrs. Benjamin To Miss Harriet Wheeley Mrs. Charles Wilcox Mrs. Alan Webster Mrs. Philip Wilson Mrs. Howard Wilson and Mrs. Charles Young, reflecting a civic group formation.
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