On Way Home Be Rholoyd Four Fatalities Reported
Partial OCR notes recount a return journey involving civilian casualties and fatalities during an incident. Details are fragmented and names or locations are unclear.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
3
Partial OCR notes recount a return journey involving civilian casualties and fatalities during an incident. Details are fragmented and names or locations are unclear.
Concord reports members of the Holy Name Society of the Church of Our Help of Christians West cord plan a smoker or athletic night next month with the date to be announced. First Lieut Sidney R Ballou U S Army Attawan road has received an honorable discharge after more than five years of active duty, mostly in the south, at Westover Field. He was first called to service in September 1940.
Lieut Col Norman S. Spencer of the First Corps Cadets is on a 60 day terminal leave after returning from Europe where he served with the U S Army Corps He is a former Concord dentist who joined the service in 1942 and served in both world wars His son Col Norman C Spencer Jr is stationed at a California base The writing notes Victory Loan bonds drive continues through December 29 with local residents urged to contribute.
Concord marksman reports detail a year of .22 caliber training with 54 shooters yielding 21 sharpshooters and 26 experts. 15 experts, 16 sharpshooters, and four marksmen among 35 in the local guard. Outdoor M 17 range proficiency reaches 77.1 percent. Sergt Harry regimental surat oete and Sergt John Shaw place second in the first division.
The Penlan household hosted a Christmas Eve gathering in Sudbury with Captain Paul and the Airborne Infantry member family members visiting from England. Mrs Way’s niece Mary William F. Lloyd and relatives joined the festive event before planning to return home when travel facilities permit.
Concord Rationing Board No. 136 99 serves Concord and nearby towns with altered government office hours for the holiday season. The office stayed open Monday December 24 to assist armed forces members home for Christmas and will be open all day Saturday December 29 Saturday January 5 December 31 and New Year’s Day.
The article notes wreaths and a tree display at the Goodnow Library. Honor Roll and World War I Memorial are highlighted by the Garden Club. The Spiller family moves to a new home on Concord road welcoming Wilfred A. Spiller.
Netta Carson in a city strangers story reflects on a New Year habit to do good deeds. She writes a note to a building owner praising a elevator boy Jed who later earns a raise. The chief praises a beat officer and a timid salesgirl leads to better pay, proving kindness spreads responsibility.
Mr and Mrs Bates Macgowan have moved from Springs road to the former Stearns house on Sweetwater avenue with their son Bruce. They are joined by Mr and Mrs David Robbins Lutkin of Weston and their 60 small daughter.
The Christmas Eve service featured traditional singing at the community tree in Monument. Residents gathered for the festive event marked by carols and communal celebration.
Capt Amos Little, 29, Dartmouth and Johns Hopkins trained Army doctor from Marlboro Massachusetts, based in Great Falls Montana, leads aerial rescue efforts in rugged Rocky Mountain areas. He recalls a B-17 crash near Fort Collins and his harrowing 12 500 foot bailout ending with a tree snagged parachute and a hard fall before aiding survivors.
A 34 year old food scientist at A and P bakery labs used high frequency dielectric heat to kill bread mold spores within five seconds. The process involves wrapping leaves and an electronic oven to mold proof loaves without altering taste or texture.
Tokyo report by Domei agency cites 126000 dead from the first atomic bombing in Hiroshima. The figure, taken from Hiroshima prefectural government, lists 66000 instantly killed and others dying from injuries.
Public notice urges investment in United States Savings Bonds as a patriotic civic duty. It highlights security and steady returns, encouraging individuals and families to participate. The piece frames the program as supporting national prosperity and affordable savings.
The Massachusetts Selectmen's Association holds a two day gathering January 4 and 5 at Gardner Auditorium State House Boston starting 10 a.m. Governor Tobin among guest speakers, banquet planned at Parker House.
Bedford Brownies held a Christmas party at the Town Hall with leader Mrs J Elwood Hixler presiding. Awards for one year as Brownies were given to several girls, and refreshments were organized by Mrs Charles F Murray and Miss Cynthia Webber.
Bedford neighbors Mr and Mrs Winfield W Ricker of Hillside Avenue observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The celebration recalls a December 20 1930 ceremony. Mrs Ricker, born Frances Isner, has three sons Winfield Jr Edward and William. The family previously resided in Carlisle and Mr Ricker works locally.
Ellen McMillan of Acton Massachusetts is noted as staying home for Christmas recess from the Cambridge school. Headmaster John RBP French provides the official statement about the Christmas period.
An event involving Mrs. QO Bieren and officers was held at the Town Hall tonight. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary report.
A brief note from Santa Fe New Mexico references the year 1610 and refers to the city by the nickname The City, highlighting historical framing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.