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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

5

Wo ment Pee Her brother in law service at Acton school

Partial readable text notes Private first name Fobes or Fobes serving in the Navy during World War II era. Mentions Acton Massachusetts, a WAC school, and prior employment at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Corp in Connecticut with Navy epaulets or insignia.

Omme Obes Gna Ui Valle Acton Massachute WAC Gr Med Boston Enise Patr WAC Pvt Fobes Pratt and Haroni Aircraft Corporation D. Conn Bat Vead Navy Ma Company

Woburn Minstrel Show Draws Crowds and Family Participants

A Woburn minstrel show featured praise for D. Powse and Mrs Virginia Towse and Mrs Leil Blake for spurring spontaneity. Many singers were mothers sisters or servicemen with a long list of performers including Annie Cook Gertrude Conner Dot Dale Catherine Fraser Dave Edwards Arline Goyette Donna Goyette Charles Higgins Jack Higgins Virginia Holland Evelyn Hunt Dot Hume Winifred Maynard Basil MacLeod Edward McMahan James McMahan Mazie McMahan Ruth McMahan Connie Poleo Kay Folco Betty Powderly Ethel Powderly Robert Powderly Ruth Ryan Sadie Roby Edith Smith Alfred Stewart John Stewart Esther Sullivan Walter Swanson Kay Wallace. Mrs Walter J Fennessy served as interlocutor with ends listed: Buddy Young Rose McGovern Leslie Stacey Marion Englehardt Etta Stacey Edward Van Laethém Ruth Johnston Spud Towse. Mrs Charles E Hunt chaired the program committee.

Deesaniel D. ‘Powse Virginia Towse Woburn Leil M. Blake Annie Cook Gertrude Conner Dot Dale Alfred Stewart John Stewart Esther Sullivan Walter Swanson Kay Wallace Walter J. Fennessy Buddy Young Rose McGovern Leslie R. . Stacey Marion Englehardt Etta Stacey Edward van Laethém

Origin of 1944 Christmas Seal Explained

The article recounts how the Danish postman in 1904 conceived Christmas Seals to aid tuberculosis children, noting the 40th anniversary of the first seal sale and urging readers to send donations. It highlights that about half of the year’s returns have arrived with $600 collected and calls for prompt contributions.

Maynard Matt Christ Denmark Mie Dee Ted Spence Wildey Santa Claus

Shaw-Hart birth announced at Emerson Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert W Shaw of Sudbury road announce the birth of a daughter, six, at Emerson hospital. Mrs Shaw is the former Cornelia Bailey. The notice also mentions a midweek prayer meeting of the Evangelical Free. A Musketaquid sportsmen event at Concord Lodge of Elks held a ladies party recently.

Robert W Shaw Sudbury Road Emerson Hospital Shaw Cornelia Bailey Concord Lodge of Elks

Dance program honors Mrs Virginia Towse and performers

A community event features a dance by Mrs Virginia Towse and solos by Theresa Melt who has three brothers in service. The organizing committee, led by head Mrs Walter J Fennessy, resists opposition from Mrs Nicholas Genetti and others while recognizing decorations and tickets managed by Mrs Ethel Tr and Mrs William J Beecy.

Asean Virginia Towsé Little Pheresa Melt Walter Fennessy Nicholas Genetti Caridy John F. Brown Thomas Paleo William. J. Beecy Ethel William J. Dowselly William H. Arnold Winnifred Maynard Viola.Webster

Concord Lions Club Meeting and Upcoming Christmas Night Plan

The Concord Lions Club met for a foe and business session with entertainment announced. Final plans were ed for the coming Christmas night event on December. The Concord Rotary Club met Thursday at noon at the Colonial. Major Patrick Chilton, guest speaker, presented by Lester, of the British squadron, was present along with ten Waltham and other clubs. At the last meeting Rotarians welcomed Sergeant Isaya-ee, a former member now in the Army Air Forces. The Concord church is well attended. a food sale and silver tea are planned for Friday afternoon.

Concord Lions Club Concord Rotary Club Lester Oor Patrick Chilton Waltham Rotatians Sergt Asaya - Ee V. . Army Air Sores

Leave Beside the War Hero and Deer Hunt Tale

Lieut. John Mercuri returns home on leave after service in Italy. The Sudbury Treasure, bought by Arnold Stocker, will be run as a guest house by Mr. Stocker. Major Robert D. Hunter and Mrs. Hunter attended a Sunday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Horace N. Burbank.

Lieut John Mercuri Italy Sudbury Arnold. Stocker Robert D. Hunter

Rotary Club guests and local notices mix in Waltham report

Rudolph Currier and others attended the Waltham Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday. A Concord Rotary luncheon at the Colonial Concord Boy Scouts event was planned for next month with curbside collection details to follow. Lieut. and Mrs. Howard J. McCallum announce the birth of a son James Seabury on December 5 at Emerson Hospital. the father serves overseas. State Guard activities last week at the State Armory. next drill Monday at 8 o clock near Central Station. A chimney fire at Box 13 prompted response by Se Jedman and W Buttrick on a nearby street. 166th call this year for the Condord Fire Department.

Rudolph W. Currier Thort Waltham Rotary Club Waltham Club Colonial Howard J. McCallum Hubbard Street James Seabury Emerson Hospital Leonard GC Robinson MaCalhimis U. Army Jedman Buttrick

Senior Play Delights Audience With Glamorous Performance

The annual Senior play Let Us Be Glamorous drew a large audience and enthusiastic praise for the youthful actors. The social event marked a successful display of talent and school spirit.

Sudbury

Milledgeville cadet Emma M. Si 20 trains for WAVES work

Emma M. Si, 20, of Milledgeville Georgia, is described as the only trainee from the town in a school for WAVES storekeepers. After six weeks at Hunter College in New York, she and others prepared to be sent to naval shore stations for supply and disbursing duties.

Milledgeville Emma M Georgia Naval New York United States Naval Training Hunter College Bronx

Get Youg Wop Bonds To Help Ax the Axis

A wartime call urges readers to buy Youg Wop bonds to finance efforts against the Axis powers. The appeal emphasizes patriotism and practical support through civil defense measures and liberty loan style funding.

Holy Communion Sunday at St Bernard’s parish

Concord announcements note Holy Communion Sunday for St Bernard’s children with 8:15 mass and Saturday confession at 4. Chapter meets on second Thursday monthly in winter at the YB Club in Bedford. Red Cross dressings rooms reopen at Concord High School on Stow Street Wednesday 7:30 to 10 and Thursday all day. West Concord rooms open Thursday.

St. Bernard's Parish Concord’ ‘Yd YB Club Bedford The Red. Cross Surgical Concord High Stow Street West Concord

Hawthorne Chapter Hosts Sewing Meeting at Concord High

The Hawthorne Chapter held a sewing session at the old Concord High School building with Rothwell N. Mackae and E. Forbes presiding. A full-day sewing event for Red Cross volunteer work was announced with lunch served and rosters managed by the reg istrars.

Hawthorne E. Forbes Rothwell N. Mackae the Red Cross Old Concord

Teacher Resigns Amid Leaves in Country

A teacher has resigned and is currently on leave in the country, pending finalization of formalities. The action follows ongoing duties and reflects administrative steps taken by the school.

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