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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1943
Page
3
The Meynard Red Cross unit struggles to meet its quota for making surgical dressings as registrations drop from 40 to six. Women are invited to join two days a week at the Town House from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, under chairwoman Mrs. E F Ryan, who will provide details.
Maynard reports a revived basketball program led by F Castranovo formerly of Greenwic Conn and DeRosby a Maine star. In the first Murray Hall game they scored 26 and 18 baskets as crowds gather for a promising season. The People's Theatre defeated St Casimir's 55 to 32 and invites local teams to schedule contests.
Local men accepted for service in the United States Army include George R. Greenway Jr. Waino Ogalehto Luca Luhaiik William J. O'Toole Nicholay Costanzo John W. Saarela Kallo Norgoll and George O. Martin. Navy entrants not yet listed. report to be scheduled in Boston next Monday for induction.
Mrs Raymond Hooper of 31 Main Street is recuperating after a serious illness. He has been confined to St Elisabethts hospital, Brighton, for several weeks but shows continued improvement, according to friends.
Industrial users of food must re register their establishments on OPA Form R-1200 between May and January 5 for the first quarter allotment. The form is available at the rationing board office and must be completed for continued allotment.
Sudbury resumes road repairs by Superintendent L Roy Ha and Street Department to ease winter travel. Roy Clifford Smith Jr. serves with his outfit in Naples Italy. Evelyn Raynor to devote full time to town after January 1 1944. Osgood Moores, longtime resident, has died. Irving Richardson to Aviation Cadet training in Glenview Illinois. Selectmen approve erection of two poles by Telephone Company and Boston Edison.
The Sunday School of Center Congregational Church plans the Christmas pageant Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds for Sunday December 19 at 7 PM. Directed by Mrs. Walter H. Holt of Strawberry Road. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Smith of Esterbrook Road report their son Ralph has arrived in Scotland to serve with the Sea-Bees.
The Acton Rationing Board met last Monday night and issued tire certificates. Names include W. J. Davis, T. L. McCarthy, R. H. Libbey, B. D. Davis, L. C. Fullenton, H. T. M. McPhee, W. H. Stevens, M. F. Wilmont with grades and tube counts for grades 1 and 3 tires.
Acton E H Washburn of this town offers a correction to a recent paper captioned But It's True. The Blue Hills in Milton rise 635 feet above sea level and are the highest point on the coast from Maine to the Rio Grande, contrary to the service claim placing Todt H N Staten Island at 430 feet as the highest south of Maine.
Bedford society pages note Mrs Curtis Kelso and daughter Jean of Indiana Pai visiting her parents on Sweetwaters avenue. Mrs Ernest Stanley of Hartfe Conn weekend guest of Mrs Frank Cloutier Hillside Ave. A Friday school auditorium dance is sponsored by Paul Revere Chapter Eastern Star. Frank Ricardelli, William Beecy and William Anthony report for armed forces induction. Patrol Teacher Association to meet with Christmas program. Miss Gertrude Tarvish of Bedford NY visiting sister. Mrs L M Kinley Jr visiting family on Hillside Avenue. Bedford Women’s Community Club met and discussed Olde Candlelight Holly. Penny sale for St Michael’s parish succeeds. Mr and Mrs D DiBenedetto announce engagement of Mary Jane to Ffc. Robinson of Harrisburg stationed at Bedford base.
A World War II note states that V-Mail weighs one sixty fifth of ordinary mail. The compact format was designed to save space and expedite overseas delivery.
Last Tuesday included a drill and an air raid signal during the second period. A morning trumpet selection by Chub opened with school voice and a student performance. War Bond and Stamp sale announcements appeared alongside notes on visitors and activities at Concord School.
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