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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
6
Mrs. F DeHart Houston of Musketaquid Road Elm Terrace has just returned from Yonkers New York where she attended the wedding of her niece. The article notes a big wife and daughter awaiting his return and that he expects to come back December 29.
William J. Meade 25 U S Army Air Corps was killed in a two plane crash over Norway more than a year ago. He was listed as missing in action and is the 16th local service man to die in the present war. Nephew of retired General James Meade U S Marine Corps he is survived by two brothers one in the Army in the Southwest and Pacific and another in the Navy plus two sisters Claire and Helen. A memorial service is planned later.
Concord note lists Lions Club members arranging another Boston trip on January 4 with plans for new members and donations. Mentions overseas service member Mr Pet mr mor, and a West Concord resident with connections to Sea Dais fleet. Also records births at Emerson Hospital and local fire station alarms total 175 after recent chimney and radio emergencies.
Miss Ruth Berlied and H Berry announce their engagement. Ruth is the daughter of Mrs. Ne ie FB and Bethyo che Ute 28 Beary. The couple plans forthcoming wedding and are employed locally.
The text outlines proposed energy saving steps including sealing drafts and reducing heating use. It lists items such as weather stripping and insulated doors, aiming to proportionally lower consumption while meeting essential needs.
A garbled item mentions a Marlboro school graduate joining a military or service corps. It names individuals such as Warren and Corporal Rod, with fragmented references to burial, high school, and Geist Germs, indicating a local notice about veterans or service members.
Fragmentary OCR note indicates a building site near Concord will open next week with extended evening hours. The old High School building is marked as the venue for dressings and related access during the schedule.
Parish CYO teams compete in interchurch league games with other CYO squads. The note outlines expenses incurred by the parish for team travel, uniforms, and related costs during the season.
George E. Thompson of Melrose was sworn in today as Middlesex County District Attorney by Governor Saltomstall. Also sworn in were Maurice McWalter of Calgaees his first assistant, Samuel H Cohen of Newton, and Lyman C Sprague of Ayer. They will join police units and work on long term police cooperation across communities.
Boston reports Lt. Commander H E Milliken states skilled construction workers who volunteer for Naval service with the Seabees will be sworn in during anniversary week as feasible. The Seabees third birthday is December 28. Urgent need for builders pipefitters plasterers blacksmiths and operators.
The Office of Price Administration said more than 20 Madison dealers were found lacking proper facilities to sell warranted cars. Dealers must obtain OPA approval for repairs and mechanical equipment before selling such vehicles.
The text notes that coal output rose due to mechanization and safety measures from 1940 to 1944, with higher output per man hour and wartime labor shifts. It cites $34 per ton in 1944 and credits veteran miners returning to work, along with rock dust and low flame explosives as safeguards enabling production gains.
Engréssman has qualified for admission to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. Morel is starting preready midshipmen training and is an honor graduate. He served as an officer in the Latin Club and the Sons of American Squadron.
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