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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
8
A fragmentary report notes many attendees around midnight with unions present. It mentions Mary and servicemen and says students were able to participate. The text is incomplete and unclear but indicates a mixed turnout and organizational presence.
A five year reunion event gathers veterans of Overseas service including J. O'Brien and Lowell John, with plans for a Christmas holiday gathering and the formation of permanent branches for former members.
The Ladies Union of Concord Church will meet in the church parlor on January 8 at 2:30 PM. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming church activities.
Sergeant Richard Sherman 11047868 Air Corps awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious conduct during a night attack on a Chinese base on 27 October 1944. He risked himself to save equipment and vital records from a burning building while aiding in combat operations.
A report states that through his efforts and devotion to duty a brave airman prevented complete destruction, with only permanent fixtures remaining attached to the wall. His courage reflects high credit upon himself and the Army Air Forces.
Three hundred men of Bediorenoyes formed a new Civic Club in Sacress ing. Nathan it anless welcomed the children. George W. Thompson and Mrs Gilbert A rs led the singing with Leila M. Blake as pianist. Boxing bouts by school pupils preceded a magician show by Bourdini. Santa Claus appeared thanks to John Cerascolo, distributing candy and fruit. Albert M Berry chaired the event with aides, including George M. Dimond and James C. Richardson.
The Bedford Civic Club will meet this evening at the clubhouse to discuss plans for a whist and bridge party set for January 4 16 in the Town Hall. The group will also discuss various local projects.
A Swiss legend recounts New Year blessings featuring a traditional tale of goodwill and folk custom, passing from elder to younger through ritual acts and seasonal kindness across communities.
Bedford police chief and Mrs Frederick H Sullivan announce the engagement of their daughter Esther Louise Sullivan to Charles Genetti of Hartwell road. Esther, a Lexington school graduate, is an air base worker recently transferred to Canbelage, with active membership in the unit.
Due to holidays the Tenth Company Concord MWC will hold flo meetings and drill sessions through Tuesday evening January 8 1946. The local corps aims to recruit new members to aid veterans and maintain service at the State Armory. Six corps members joined eight from the 12th company Somerville for a John Adams Hospital Chelsea detail distributing 90 gifts wrapped by corps staff to patients. At the South Armory Boston regimental review Sergt Barker Sergt Riley and former Sergt Monsen now in the WAC received three year service ribbons with Gov Tobin.
Concord high school's football players and Lexington high school squad joined a radio quiz in a misformatted contest about a Boston football game. The event featured players describing plays as part of the quirky broadcast.
Washington reports outline naval strategy favoring aircraft carriers over battleships. Plans call for about ten peacetime carriers of 45 000 ton Midway class and 27 000 ton Essex class, with carriers central to Atlantic and Pacific operations. At July 1, 1940s data show 20 carriers afloat, nine under construction, 23 battleships afloat or building, and air admirals restricting public discussion.
Emperor Hirohito's Tokyo palace area, described by an officer, shows a run down condition with wooden buildings and fences packed tightly, a poor fire safety layout, and a lack of planning in the imperial grounds. The area is set aside as a memorial and 4,000 guards are retained for the imperial households.
In Tokyo American authorities with Jap police conducted a four day roundup of private residences confiscating twenty truckloads of arms and ammunition. The weapons ranged from modern military pieces to museum pieces and samurai swords dating to feudal times, including blades nine inches or longer. Captain Michael G. Frisch of Ithaca New York noted the move as a precautionary measure.
The Asahi reports former Japanese combined fleet chief Mineichi Koga was killed in a March 1944 plane crash while fleeing a heavy American air raid on Palau. He and staff boarded flying boats for Cebu in the Philippines after deciding to escape the attack.
Cleveland reports a crow named Sammy continues stealing while authorities attempt to curb the thefts. The city notes the bird’s notoriety but has not halted its pilfering activities.
The article notes Janus origins and early January celebrations, mentions secular and watch night services on New Year's Eve, cites St. George's Methodist Episcopal church in 1944 and other churches, and states January 1 is a legal holiday in states and D C, with wartime date changes and navy regulations guiding holiday designations.
Concord reports a combined Christmas event by the Missionary Circle and the angelical Free Church on Lang Street. The Sunday evening service will be held at 10 p.m. with a use of singing and prayers.
A clipped tribute names a native son recognized for bravery in World War I. The brief notice highlights heroism and community pride, noting the individual's service and sacrifice.
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