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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
8
Civil defense officials announce a nationwide blackout test from December 13 to 19 involving 351 communities and about 2.45 million people. The plan includes sirens, fire station whistles, street light outages, and traffic controls with a possible all clear after the exercise ends.
Concord Chapter of the American Red Cross held an open house on Saturday December 5 from 4 45 PM to 6 PM on Stowe Street. Visitors toured workrooms learned of enlarged quotas for blankets and garments and heard committee chairmen answer questions. Coffee and nuts were served. An appeal for quick action was urged for Fort Devens hospital needs including music records and phonographs. Small gifts are requested and may be left at the committee office to be sent to Fort Devens on December 14.
A list of 11 Concord and West Concord youths passed their early physical this week at Fort Devens and are due back by the fifteenth for active duty. The roster includes Benjamin Franit Kenney from Virginia, Tienes joer Hill, William Thomas Corkum, Fortunato Risgitano, Joseph Marrabelia, and others from Bedford and surrounding towns.
Miss Mary Mable Caron daughter of Edward Pederson and Mrs Pederson of Concord Road wed William D. Hutchinson of the U S Navy in a single ring ceremony led by Rev. Lynne Townsend. Attendants included Ibselen Pederson Katherine Schofield and Alice Pederson with Alan Pederson as escort. A reception followed for the immediate family.
Acton High School PTA prepares for a benefit performance of The Mad Hatters Farce at the Club. Cast includes Allen G Moody Rev Lynne Townsend Rosemary O Neill and others with Allen Moody as property manager. Profits aid the school scholarship fund.
The Acton Woman's Club met at Acton Center Clubhouse for a one o'clock Chinese luncheon chaired by Mrs. Ralph Marblé. Guest of honor was Mrs. Water B. Boyd of Hudson, district director, followed by a program on American Home Day with talks on Women's Clothes and the War by Mrs. Leighton. Mrs. William I. Emerson displayed painted trays and discussed tray and furniture painting.
Albert Haynes son of Mr and Mrs Henry Haynes of Sulimer Street was inducted Jan 26 after failing Navy enlistment. He served at Fort Bastis, promoted to staff sergeant in July, transferred to the Army Air Force in September, trained at the Officers Training School in Miami, and six weeks ago selected from 150 of 4 000 applicants to receive a commission as second lieutenant.
John C. Gates of Concord challenges a Concord selectmen blacklist ordering prohibition on liquor sales to certain individuals. The appeal cites a 60,000 dollar claim and seeks to prevent destruction of evidence. The case follows Gates’s prior drunkenness conviction and current appellate scrutiny drawing legal and political interest.
Alton Graff of Stow appeared in Frathingholm District Court on Friday charged with speeding toward Maynard on Maynard road. He was driving well in excess of 35 miles an hour and was fined 35 dollars.
Acton residents report service changes as Kéritisth G Downsy of Acton High joins a naval training station in Idaho and will be stationed temporarily in Coast Guard duty. Meanwhile Walter Stevens and family relocate to Concord Road. Ingvald Pederson prepares for training in New York. West Acton Woman's Club meets Monday at 2 30 with Fat Hanna speaking and music. Legion A holds December meeting at Leo Quinn’s home and hosts a Christmas party with gifts and carols.
Local notices list several Concord residents enlisting or serving. Families report sons joining the U S Army Air Forces Navy and Army Air Corps, with mentions of training locations ships stations and overseas duty. Names include McBreen family members and others connected to Concord through addresses and relations.
Dr J ch of Concord will close his optometry office after three years of service to the community. He has served as secretary treasurer of the Concord Lions Club this past year. His wife and infant son Barrie will remain in Concord. Other local service members include Edmund Campbell in Dayton Ohio and several Concord residents now in the Army Air Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard.
James H. investigates a local issue on Simon Willard Road involving a counter and a barn. The note hints at costs and procedures, with unclear details.
Concord residents receive letters from relatives in the 12th infantry and Marines describing a months long campaign on Guadalcanal. The correspondents discuss hopes of returning home by spring and recount reunions with brothers and neighbors serving nearby.
Reports recall several World War II service members, with notes on deaths, commissions, resignations, and stationing. Mentions U boat activity near North Africa and multiple sailors from the Coast Guard and Navy, including Hanley, Moynihan, Nelson Hanley, and Evisman, plus promotions and leave visits.
The Concord Draft Board will screen men at the State Armory before reclassification for military duty. The board also begins the first registration series for 18 year olds this Friday. Notables include Donald Smith of Academy Lane, a Concord High School graduate now at a West Coast Merchant Marine base, and Jen C Kingman Jr. of Central Street, a substitute in the athletic department who has joined the Naval Reserve awaiting orders.
At least eleven members of a year's graduation class at the local high school have joined the armed services or will be inducted soon. Many more have expressed intent to enlist, signaling a strong mobilization among students.
The document lists names of service members from the senior class of the year, including Pall Ww W. Beye lia and W. Ari erson along with others like Jes, va Guata B. Poland, Avy dntaioe Cdi'don, and Mitne AIK Corps. It notes their enrollment and roles in the early antisinteries effort.
Robert Buxton states he is learning to jump by parachute at Ott Henning Georgia. The report mentions technical corporal status and training details from the unit.
Community store on High Street in Maynard offers appreciated gifts and items for boys, celebrating a local exchange. Store anchors neighborhood shopping with friendly service and a selection tailored for families.
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