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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
1
The story highlights Herbert Emerson's rise through British service to become a respected figure. It notes his 53 years and his role in cleaning up bureaucratic red tape while praising his contributions. Also referenced is a flawed colleague named Shaw and the broader theme of building a better engine in troubled times.
Community groups schedule December meetings at Trinity church, parish house and other venues. Concord Lions Club, D A R chapter and nursing aides graduation are among headlines. fire department reports its 186th alarm this year as Christmas plans unfold.
The Mohawk and West Concord Sea Scouts announce a regular meeting tonight at eight o clock. F Sheehan, the mate, is currently in charge of the local Sea Scouts.
The Concord Board of Trade held its annual meeting after supper at Wright's Tavern with about 65 attendees. President Leslie C. Anderson presided as reports from Frank W. Tucker, Reed-Beharrell, and E. Payson True were read and accepted, and a new officer slate for 1944 was announced by the nominating committee.
A local board confirms a contingent to Devans listing members: Fredson A. Kelly of 28 Central Street West Concord. John W. Culkins of 13 Belknap Street. Leo M. Culkins of 40 rd street. Joseph M. Steinmann of 254 Main Street West Concord. Donald J. Flannery of 30 Bedford Street. Walter E. Loom of 61 321 Main Street West Concord. Robert E. Sheehan of 58 Lexington Road Monchett ran formerly Monument Street now South Coventry. James V. Palumbo formerly Lexington Road now Waltham. Richard Swan formerly Bedford Street now Waltham.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for George Wheeler 76 of Weston road Lincoln who died at his home on Sunday Edward Perry Daniels minister of the First Parish Unitarian church Concord officiated at the service conducted from his late home Burial was in Sleepy Hollow cemetery Concord Wheeler a retired farmer was born in Billerica resided in Lincoln for many years He is survived by a sister and brother with funeral arrangements announced for those assisting with a later service
Next Sunday members of St Bernata’s Holy See will attend a full body mass in the church. The event emphasizes unity among parishioners and marks a communal act of worship.
Nearly 50 attended a Tuesday testimonial for Concord High School varsity football lettermen. Superintendent H Paul Larrabee acted as toastmaster. Speakers included Willard Smith Torsten Miller and Harold Tompkins with coaches Hartley Parker and others. Band and motion pictures closed the night. One letterman, Albert Coffey, was absent due to U S Army service.
At the Old Concord Chapter meeting held December 4 at Trinity Parish House Rev John B Wallace of the Trinitarian Congregational church gave an illustrated lecture on The Art of Stained Glass. The program honored Miss Maude Mitchell of Littleton, with readings by Mrs Wallace B Conant and displays of ornate medallions in the Parish House windows. Bedford members hosted the event with Miss Clara B Cutler chairing.
Middlesex Institution for Savings opened its 1944 Christmas Club on Monday December 6 with the usual weekly payment classes. The bank urges members to allocate part of their club receipts to buying War Bonds as the war effort continues.
A solemn high mass was celebrated at St Bernard's Church for Margaret T. Loughlin 69 of 7 Grant Street who died Thursday morning. The Concord resident and former telephone operator was interred at St Bernard's Cemetery. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters.
Miss Lena C Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Palmer 60 Conant Street West Concord and A Tiano son of Mr and Mrs Roscio Tiano Watertown were united in marriage at Our Lady Help of Christians church West Concord by Rev William F Shaughnessy. Attendants were Katrina Palmer sister of the bride and Roy Tiano brother of the groom. The couple will reside in West Concord after a wedding trip to New York.
Portland, Oregon student Hartwell succeeds Eddie Nathanson as halfback graduating next June. At game time Harry Wadsworth is named the new football manager for next year, replacing Kenneth Reynolds Jr who will graduate.
Middlesex School sponged St. Marks of Southboro with two goals by Roger Bigelow and Bunny Freeman scoring in the second and fourth periods. Bigelow netted an unassisted score and Freeman finished on a pass from Stuart and Bigelow. Middlesex plans a game against Groton School next.
Committal services were held at St Bernard's cemetery in Concord for William Daniel Chisholm a native of Concord born February 12 1862. He lived in Holyoke for the past 12 years and was a retired salesman. A sister survives.
Services followed a high mass of requiem at St Brigid's Church Elkinton for a veteran mother with eleven children, five grandchildren, and siblings surviving. The deceased, a native of Italy, was active with the Sons of Italy and had three sons in military service.
Mr and Mrs Fred T Boyd of 36 Lowell road Concord marked their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday tea at home attended by about 60 relatives and friends. They reside in Concord after living in Lexington where they married December 6 1918.
The Concord Rotary Club met Thursday at 1215 oclock in the Colonial Inn hall. President William T Magoon opened the session with Thomas Sanborn in charge of the noon program. Former President Vin L Bumford led the program featuring O Kewel a U S member who spoke on men problems. At a recent club assembly the board voted to donate 30 to the War Fund and 16 to the Scouts. Sixteen members attended the assembly. Two new members were proposed.
Regular Sunday notice says services will be held at the Pilgrim chapel Thoreau street next Sunday evening December 12 at 7 30 o clock with Rev Herbert N Parsons in charge Music by Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis.
On Pearl Harbor Day Concord lists World War II casualties since December 7, 1941. The unofficial roster includes names and statuses of Killed in Action Missing in Action and prisoners of war from the U S Navy Army Air Corps Marines and local homes with addresses and family ties in Concord and surrounding areas.
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