Cape Town Clips and the Modern Air Master Gray
Concluding notes praise for Harold E. Gray, a master mariner and aviation expert, who piloted a Belgian Canal round trip of 19,061 miles. The piece surveys Gray’s qualifications, including licensed engine and airplane mechanics, radio engineering, international law, and his ascent to master of ocean flying boats amid a history of air travel milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Uniity of
Brookfeld
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Canal
Gray
Gutten
Women Power and Public Issues Stir Washington Debate
In a fragmented discussion, Miss Cathrine Curtis advocates for women’s influence in finance and politics as a pivotal public issue. The piece traces her activism around price control, her travels from Glen Falls to Arizona, and mentions involved figures and fictional references while noting unclear details about her 70 percent claim and broader governance themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Curtis
Yso
Washington
Curtis
Glen Falls
Miss Curtis
Gus Mmas
Arizona
E Bell Wright
Moving Picture
Relpful Grin to Our Coffin Adds a Nail
A cryptic fragment notes a grim mood with dark humor about death and a coffin. The terse line implies continual misfortune and a bleak undertone, framed by a grim witty voice.
Concord Lions Club hosts Rotary briefing and city notes
Concord briefs report the Lions Club meeting with President Wivin L Bumford presiding and Payson True announcing the program. The Concord High School girls basketball team coached by Miriam C Clark will open its season January 16 hosting Framingham at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Rotary Club
Concord ‘Lions Club
Wivin L. Bumford
Concord High School
Miriam C. Clark
Framingham
Hunt Memorial Gymnasium
Harvard goalie Abbbott Fenn makes varsity hockey roster
Abbbott Fenn son of Mr and Mrs Roger Fenn of Carr Road, a former Middlesex school athlete, is now the regular Harvard varsity goaltender on this season's hockey sextet. Mr and Mrs Richard P Wheeler of 55 Central Street are parents of a boy born November 28 at Emerson Hospital, Old Concord Chapter D A R met at Chapter House Lexington Road with Mrs Charles H Towle presiding and guest speaker Mrs A D M Prescott. West Concord members with Mrs William F Trefren, chairman, acted as hosts. Willow Rebekah Lodge will meet Monday at Odd Fellows Hall followed by a Christmas party. William LaHiff and Captain Salvatore Mascariello were named to the Greater Lowell Suburban football team for the 1941 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbbott Fenn
Roger ©. Fenn
Carr Road
Middlesex School
Harvard
Richard P. Wheeler
Central Street
Emerson Hospital
Old Concord
Lexington Road
Charles H., Towle
A. D. M. Prescott
West Concord
William F. Trefren
William LaHiff
Salvatore Mascariello
Greater Lowell
Christmas Party at 302 Main Street Hosts Annurenae Gremge
Mon C Sullivan welcomed Annurenae Gremge to a gathering at 302 Main Street as the Christmas party served as the main entertainment feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annurenae Gremge
Mon C. Sullivan
Main Street
McKenna Mara Move Into New Cottage on Laurel Street
Mr and Mrs Edward L McKenna the former Frances P Mara have moved into their newly built cottage at 7 Laurel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. McKenna
Frances P. Mara
Laurel Street
Young Men Attend 52nd Brockton Boys Conference
The West Concord Union Church sent Gardner Benson Richard Sawyer Richard White Richard Wetherbee Richard Waite David Caldwell Robert Mullen and Lawrence Kingman Jr as adult leader to the 52nd older boys conference in Brockton recently.
Assabet Mills Adopts Seven Day Around-the-Clock Schedule
Maynard The Assabet Mills of the American Woolen Company has started a seven day 24 hour operation to support government orders. The plant with over 2000 workers shifted to three shifts in most departments and now manufactures blankets overcoating and suits for the army. Local 140 T W U A led by John A. O Leary endorsed the policy for national defense work and several departments worked last Sunday when the change took effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Assabet Mills
American’ Woolen Company
John A. O'Leary
Open Hospital Appeal Jan 8 Launch Governors Drive
Concord reports the annual Emerson Hospital appeal to fund services for surrounding communities will begin January 8 with F Gardiner Gale as general chairman and Robert Bowser as vice chairman. Local town chairmen include Concord Thomas Hollis Jr West Concord Elmer D Westerbee Acton Centre Mrs H V Allen West Acton Miss Grace Callanan Mrs Webster Blanchard South Acton Mrs Charlotte Tolman Bedford Mrs David Murray Mrs Frederick Jenks Carlisle Mrs Alphonse D Mann Lincoln Mrs Waldo H B Palmer Maynard Donald P Littlefield Frank A Columbo Frank Croft Frank Farnell Alfred Hodges and Charles W Manty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Hmerson Hospital
F. Gardiner Gale
Robert Bowser
Thomas Hollis, Jr
West Concord
Elmer D. S Weterbee
Acton
Centre
H. V. Allen Wiest
Grace Callanan
Webster Blanchard
South Acton
Edward Rogers Maynard dies at 81 after long illness
Edward Rogers Maynard, 81, longtime Maynard resident born in Stow, died Thursday after a lingering illness. He leaves a brother in California and a nephew Walter Rogers in Berlin. The funeral was held Saturday at the Fowler Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert F. Fulton of the Methodist church officiating. burial followed in Glenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Edward Rogers
Stow
California
Walter Rogers
Berlin
Herbert F. Fulton
Methodist Church
Fowler Funeral
Glenwood Cemetery
Campbell Couple Relocate to Lancaster for New Post
Mr and Mrs Innis D Campbell of Thoreau Street have moved to Lancaster where Mr Campbell has secured a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innis D. Campbell
Thoreau Street
Lancaster
Campbell
Acting Superintendent Named At Deaconess Home Lowell
Mrs Albert Lombard of Lowell is named acting superintendent of the Deaconess Home for Aged Women Nine Acre Corner succeeding the late Rev Jeanie Redstone who died November 25. James L O Connor of Bedford retired from the highway department in Concord after 42 years of service. James J Byrne of 29 Belknap Street also recently retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Lombard
Lowell
Deaconness Home For
Nine Acre Corner
Jeanie Redstone
James L. O'Connor
Bedford Court
Highway Department
Concord
James J. Byrne
Belknap Street
MacRae and Flint Wedding In Concord Lincoln
Margaret Mac Rae daughter of Mr and Mrs Manning Mac Rae of Lincoln and Warren Flint of Lincoln were married December 5 at the Congregational Church Lincoln by Rev Charles Styron. A reception followed at the Old Mill Dam Tea Room in Concord. Both are well known locally and attended Concord High School. They will reside in Lincoln after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macrae-Flint
Concord
iMiss Margaret MacRae
Manning MacRae
Lincoln
Warren Flint
Charles Styron
Congregational Church
Old Mill Dam
Concord High School
Acton-Ormond Sprague Near Pearl Harbor in Danger Zone
West town learns that Acton-Ormond Sprague son of A Sprague and nephew of Mrs Edward A Schmitz has served at the chemical barracks in Honolulu for two years and now lies within 20 miles of Pearl Harbor with no word received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Acton—Ormond
Sprague
A. Sprague
Edward A. Schmitz
Chemical
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Santa's Necktie one act play at Memorial church
Sudbury parish house hosts Santa's Necktie a one act play this afternoon staged by the Improvement club. Cast includes Amarylis Bennett Nancy Bachelder Louise Richardson and Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Memorial Congregational Church
Improvement Club
Amarylis Bennett
Nancy Bachelder
Louise Richardson
Beverly
Hall hearing sought as Sudbury deputy chief faces resignation
Sudbury deputy police chief Seneca W. Hall, after 45 years service and no reason given for resignation, has appealed for a hearing. Attorney P. Driscoll of Framingham offers services, and petitions circulate urging his retention, citing decades of creditable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Seneca W. Hall
Bisen
P. Driscoll
Framingham
Hall
Maynard Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party Meeting
Maynard Garden Club held a Christmas party Monday at Mrs. Brooks Reed’s Summer street home. Mrs. Earl Ryan was elected corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Garden Cub
Brooks Reed
Summer Street
Earl Ryan
Fol
Carlisle-Ralph F P Guthiér’s Family In WWII Draft Question
The report notes Carlisle-Ralph F P Guthiér son of Mrs Louise Currier of Carlisle street is connected to a wartime inquiry. Details mention his possible status and a 4 year old controversy about whether he and others were attacked by the Ja, with references to Currier a former U S Sergeant who enlisted in 1981 and went to Honolulu in 1934. Rudolph Currier of Concord Enterprise is named as a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ralph FP
Guthiér
Louise &. Currier
Chur Street
H van
Currier
Honolulu
Buelness
Satelite
Rudolph 4 Currier
Concord Enterprise
Itor
Concord High Beats Burlington In Season Opener
In the opening game, Concord High defeated Burlington 44 to 40 at Burlington’s court. Jack Larrabee led Concord with 10 points on five baskets, while Billy LaHiff added 9 points with four baskets. Other Concord scorers included Soe tognoni eight, O Neil six, Wetherp one, and captain Freddie Macone among the rest. The teams meet again Friday at Memorial Gym. Next contest follows on January 7 at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verony
Burlington High
Concord Seconds
Jack Larrabee
Highe
Billy LaHiff
Ing Concord
Soetognoni
Ay O'Neil
Dick Wetherp
Freddie ‘Macone
Joe Hanley
Ed Wille
Frannie Horne
Memorial Symnasium
Bet
Winchester
Miss Reid Heads Concord OES Chapter
At Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star a new slate of officers was elected led by Worthy Matron Miss Elizabeth D Reid and Worthy Patron Edwin Hansen. Other officers include Associate Matron Mrs Emily Taylor Conductress Mrs Ruth Forbes Associate Conductress Mrs Lavinia MacLeod Secretary Mrs Eleanor Lawrence Treasurer Mrs Cora MacLeod Trustee Winthrop F Puffer. Semi public installation set for Wednesday evening January 14 at Masonic Temple with additional appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Hawthorne
Order of Eastern Star
Elizabeth D Reid
Edwin Hansen
Emily Tayor
Ruth Forbes
Lavinia: MacLeod
Eleanor Lawrence
Cora MacLeod
Winthrop F Puffer
Masonic Tembe
Engagement announced for Miss Elizabeth Warner Howe and Stephen Edgell
Concord residents announce the engagement of Elizabeth Warner Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs B Warner Howe to Stephen Maurice Edgell son of Mrs N Stuart Campbell of Greenwich Connecticut and the late Mr Edgell. The engagement was revealed at a tea last Saturday with Edgell's sisters among those assisting. Howe is a Concord Academy graduate and a Massachusetts Women's Defense Corps lieutenant. Edgell attended Beacon School and is now studying at the Massachusetts radio and television school. No wedding plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
B. Warner Howe
Monuments Street
Elizabeth Warner Howe
Stephen Maurice Edgell
River Street
Carlisle
N. Stuart Campbell
Greenwich
Connecticut
Mr. Edgell
Brookline
Stephane Helene
Eleanor Peters
Mary Greenwood
Sylvia Fry
Dorothy Fry
Ann Cunningham
Service for Miss Annie A C Johnson Concord
Funeral services were held at the late home for Miss Annie A C Johnson 65 of 31 Walden Street who died Tuesday December 9 Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery Rev Wilfred H Bunker officiated Born in Sweden she lived in the U S over 50 years and was a retired school teacher A Framingham Normal and Bryant and Stratton graduate survived by her mother Mrs Christian Johnson and several cousins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Annie A. C. Johnson
Walden Street
Wilfred H. Bunker
Trinitarian ‘Congregational Church
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Johnson
Sweden
Concord High School
Framingham Normal School
Bryant & Stratton School
Christian Johnson
Pian
Lions Club Guests at Concord Rotary Joint Meeting
Concord Lions Club members attended a joint session with the Concord Rotary Club at Colonial Inn. New member Benjamin F. Clark and attorney Eugene G. Kraetzer were inducted. Irving Klukes of Newton spoke on business prospects for 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concordions Club
Concord Rotary Club
Colonial Inn
Ervin L. Bamford
Edward P Daniels
Benjamin F. Clark
Lowell Road
Eugene G. Kraetzer
Four Concord Men Enlist in U S Navy
Four Concord youths Robert Dempsey of Belknap Court red Bregoli of Elsinore Street Daniel J O'Brien Jr of Bedford Court and Edward Belmont of Grant Street have enlisted for active duty in the U S Navy and await orders to report to Newport Rhode Island. O Brien Belmont and Bregoli all have older brothers in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Robert Dempsey
Annha
Dempsey
Belknap Court
Red Bregoli
Ruggiero Bregoli
Elsinore Street
Daniel J. O’brien, Jr
D. J. O’brien
Bedford Court
Edward Belmont
Minerva Belmont
Grant Street
U. S. Navy
Newport, Rhode Island
O’brien
Belmont
Bregoli
St Anthony’s Society elects officers at Elkshall meeting
Carlo Sando was elected president at a recent St Anthony’s Society meeting in Elkshall. Raimondo Terrazzi was named vice president, Antonio Mistretta retires, Louis Busciemi chosen as orator, Luigi DiGrappo among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
St. Anthony’s Society
Elkshall
Carlo Sando
Raimondo Térrazi
Antonio Mistretta
Louis Busciemi
Luigi DiGrappo
Observed 80th Birthday Of Maynard Resident Mallinson
Maynard resident Maynard James H. Mallinson Sr observed his 80th birthday last Sunday. Born in Ballard Vale, he started work at Talbot Mills in North Billerica at ten and moved to Maynard in 1880. He retired in 1930 after 60 years at Assabet Mill. He married Mary A. Binks in 1885. they mark 56 years of marriage this December and have five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
James H. Mallinson
Ballard Vale
Talbot Mills
North Billerica
Charles D. Holmes
Rich
Congregational Church
Gleasondale
Assabet Mill
Mary A. Binks
Arthur G. Johnson
James H. Mallinson, Jr
Robert E. Wilson
Athol
Mabel Cole
South Acton
Herbert C. Mallison
Miss Fannie Goodnow Returns to Boston for Winter
Miss Fannie Goodnow who has stayed at her Maynard road home during the summer has returned to her winter residence in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Goodnow
Maynard Road
Boston
Concord mobilizes civil defense and state guard units
Concord moves to war readiness with Public Safety chaired by Major Michael J. Dee and Company D state guard led by Captain Raymond Emerson. Local volunteers, 500 strong, prepare for 24 hour duty including air raid precautions under police Chief William G. Ryan and Fire Chief Harry B. Tuttle. Governor Saltonstall to coordinate with committees for rapid mobilization amid possible nationwide civilian defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
United States
Public Safety Committee
Michael J. Dee
Concord Reformatory
State Guard
23Rd Infantry
Raymond Emerson
Raymond Emerson, A Personal Aide To ‘Ae Excellency
Leverett P. Saltonstall
American Legion
Whittemore Brown
Selectman
Legion
Jocal
Patbec
Directton
William G. Ryan
Harry B Tuttle
John C. Dolan
Leutenants and
Burleigh L Pratt
James C.” Christenson
Middlesex County
Gov. Saltenstal
Paaiog
Sudbury Woman's Club Voted Adopted Mother Sponsor
Sudbury resident Mrs George J Raymond plans to adopt a British child and asks the Sudbury Woman's Club to sponsor the adoption. The club voted to become the Adopted Mother, earning credit for the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Raymond
Woman’s Club
Sudbury—i
George J. Raymond
Sudbury Woman's Club
Sudbury Club
Military Police Company funds for uniforms appeal
Acton Lieut Gallagher, commanding officer of the 15th Military Police Company reserve unit, says he has mailed over 200 letters seeking funds for uniforms. He notes no response so far as the nation faces a possible emergency and the unit could be activated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lieut. Gallagher
15Th Military Police Company
Isi
Pand
Rose A. Hardcastle 88 Died at Home in Lawrence
Rose A. Hardcastle 88 of 42 Cambridge Street Lawrence formerly of Maynard died Saturday at home with her daughter Mrs Daniel Daly. She leaves a sister Mrs Catherine Carey of Maynard and several nieces nephews in Greater Lawrence and Maynard including Mrs William Campbell Mrs Edwin May and George Carey of North Andover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Rose A. . Hardcastle
Cambridge Street
Lawrence
Daniel Daly
Catherine Carey
Greater Lawrence
William Campbell
Edwin May
George Carey
North Andover
Sudbury Unit in Uniforms Granted State Recognition
Sudbury unit of the State Guard Reserves was inspected by Captain Emerson of Concord to secure state recognition. Civilians saw a soldierly appearance as the two platoons led by Lieutenants Hill and Krause and commanded by Lieutenant R. Howe appeared efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
State Guard
Emerson
Concord
Hill and
Krause
Eork R. Howe
St. George's Episcopal Church Dedication Ceremony
A new entrance to St. George's Episcopal church was dedicated at a ceremony last Wednesday evening. The Rt. Rev. Raymond A Heron Suffragan Bishop of the Massachusetts diocese officiated and was assisted by Rev Halsey I Andrews rector and Rev Parker Coleman minister in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
St. George's Episcopal Church
Raymond A Heron
Massachusetts Diocese
Halsey I. Andrews
St. George's Church
Parker Coleman
Monument street assistant football manager Gittet named
Donald Stowe of Monument street is identified as one of the assistant football managers by the name Gittet in a fractured report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stowe
Monument Street
Gittet
Boston men held at Copley Plaza Hotel
Joseph Dee of 13 Bedford Street and Bernie Wegin of Lang Street were held at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dee
Bedford Street
Bernie Wegin
Lang Street
Copley Plaza Hotel
Boston
Carrie E Bates, Carlisle, 76, Dies After Illness
Carrie E Bates of Carlisle widow of Henry D Bates and mother of Richard D Bates dies after brief illness. She lived in Carlisle 150 years, celebrated golden wedding in 1940, survived by Edmund Bates of California, daughters Harriet Patch and Helen Nutter, seven grandchildren. Funeral held at First Parish Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carrie E Bates
Wfe
Henry D Bates
Bedford Street
Richard D Bates
Richard
Edmund B Bates
California
Harriett Patch
Helen B Nutter
Winchester
Firet
Concord-Mrs. Freelan J. Tuttle of Lexington Dies
Mrs. Freelan J. Tuttle aged 69 of Lexington died at home Saturday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Born October 26, 1872 in Nova Scotia she lived in Lexington much of her life and was known for church work. Survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Freelan J. Tuttle
Lexington
Concord Funeral Services Held For Miss Holden
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Pring Copal Church with Rev. Charles Russel rector officiating for Miss Holden a resident of Concord for the past ten years. Burial followed at Burn Cemetery Camb. Miss Holden age 60 was daughter of rope culton and carver by 00 sisters, Mrs Herbert B Hosmer Concord and M austus B Conant Chest. Seventeen nieces and several grandnieces were mentioned in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Sternbon Wi
Charles Russel
Pringcopal Church
Misg Holden
Pital
Burn Cemetery
Camb
Herbert B
Hosmer, Corcord
Maustus B
Conant
Chest
West Concord School Announces Winter Break Schedule
Rires Bulkeley and the Remo N of West Concord will close Friday for the usual Christmas vacation period. Classes resume Monday December 1, though pupils will be off from January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ries Bulkeley
Remo N
West Concord
Concord Wedding Unites Miss B Cas Sandra Kinsman and Dr Lewis Dexter
The Concord event celebrates the marriage of Miss B Cas Sandra Kinsman to Dr Lewis Dexter formerly of Concord. The service took place recently at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston with reported family and local connections to Case and Mrs. Smith O. De ter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Est
The Couples Club Meeting at the Congregational Church
The Couples Club of the Nigerian Congregational Church met Friday evening at the parish to discuss activities and fellowship plans for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couples Club
Niterian
Congregational Church
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Kipling
Night Mail
Captain Gray
Sara
Borneo
James Brookenland
A. E. Perci
Charles Rok
White Rajah
Sarawak
Concord Briefs
Farm Bureau
Joseph
Dee
Bedford
Concord Woman’s Club
Girl Scout House
William Faversham
Floyd Verrill
Saltonstall
State — Control Board
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Odi Fellows Hall
Maynard Oe Keople
Santa’s
Tolane Him
Miss Reid
Long
Lions Club
Lieut
Gallagher
Rose A. Hardcastle
Carrie E
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