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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

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Military Ball For Company H Held January Fourteen

Concord Civilian Fence Committee chaired by Major Michael J Dee mar will stage a military ball at the state armory on January 14 to bid farewell to members of Company H, 16th Infantry, for a year’s tour. An elaborate program is planned with several meetings already held and details to follow.

Oncord Concord Michael J Deemar State Armory 182Nd Infantry Pyain Ady Plana Ueed Jehael J Dee Roger K Allen James J Mansfield Post Amelia Legion George Andini Joseph D Murray Joe Dolan Raymond Emerson Beaut Pratt Burleigh L Pratt W.rey Blodgett Theodore Smith H. Wintere Brown Havok Chase Harold Orendorf Ralph F Ward Jar Derby Joan DeServais John Cerson Joan C Macone Robert Goodwin William G Ryan Herb Hosmer Leslie O Ander H. B. Bigelows Hubert M. Dwell Philip T. Flavin Wel Hoar John Mandioli Burt Pierce William A Buttrick Loid Wheeler A. C. Peters E Tuttle Eliot R Huwarard McSweeney Mary Pratt Herbert B. Hosmer J. William Byron Mary Er D. Swaim Cha i Har- Catot Jackson Pelt Lowing W. Graham Jay Jarvis Dery Everett EB. Ree Richard B McSweeney Anderson W. A. Buttrick

Select Eleven Men Drafted From District 54 for Training

Maynard Bedford Concord and surrounding towns compose District 54. Se lective Service will induct eleven volunteers on January 8 at Worcester. The group includes seven from Maynard, two from Bedford, one from Concord, and one from South Lincoln. Notable names include Willie Henry Heager of Maynard and Daniel Hallman of Concord.

Worcester Maynard Bedford Concord Selective Service South Lincoln Willie Henry Heager Parker Street Gonger Ries Daniel Hallman Fiteburg Turnpike Wilho Henrik Haager Park

Engagements Set For Mary Frances McGuire and Edward Byron

Announcement lists the engagement of Mary Frances McGuire daughter of Edward and Mary McGuire of South Ac to Ward Byron son of Clifford and Mrs Byron of Concord. McGuire is a Concord High graduate and Byron a Lenox High School graduate employed locally.

Ary McGuire Edward Byroncord Mary Frances.McGuire Edward McGuire Main Street South Acto Ana

Parish Whist Party at St George's Church Tonight

The weekly whist event at St George's Church on Garfield Street was hosted by Mrs Palmer. Prizes awarded to Mrs Eliva Worth, Mrs Netlie Schwenke, Alice Murray, Mrs L A New, Mrs Chandler, Miss Laura, Mrs Nobel Cutter, Mrs Ryan, Mer Elizabeth Kopp, and Robert Veitch. A special prize went to Miss Edith Chandler. A social party will be held next Saturday night.

St. George's Church Palmer Garfield Street Elivaworth Netlie Schwenke Alice Murray L A New Chandler Laura Nobel Cutter Ryan Mer Eligzbbeth Kopp Robert Veitch Edith Chandler Antr Perty

Church group elects officers for coming year

The Adelphi Class of the Methodist Church elected officers at a meeting at Philip Wilson's home. Officers chosen were Mrs Myrtle Whitney president, Mrs Anne Wilson vice president, Mrs Sylvia Priest secretary, Mrs Dorothy Barlow treasurer, and Mrs Myna Palmer chaplain.

Ayaird Methodist Church Philip Wilson Myrtle Whitney Idect Anne Wilson Sylvia Priest Dorothy Barlow Treas Myna Palmer Ehap

Widow of John F. Dee Buried Here

Committal services were held at St Bernard's cemetery Tuesday for Mrs Bridget Charlton Dee widow of John F Dee a longtime Cambridge postman. She died in Cambridge Saturday and the funeral with a requiem high mass was at St Pauls church Cambridge Former Concord residents Mr and Mrs Dee had several cousins in the area.

Concord St. Bernard’s Cemetery Bridget (Charlton) Dee John F. Dee Harvard Square Cambridge Dee St. Paul's Church

Engagement announced for Miss Mary Terese Thomas and Bernard Megin

The engagement of Miss Mary Terese Thomas of Watertown to Bernard Edward Megin of West Concord is announced. Miss Thomas, a Mount St. Joseph’s Academy and Regis College graduate, teaches in Watertown and serves as Watertown Teachers’ Association vice president. Mr. Megin, Concord High School and Notre Dame alumnus, earned a master’s from Tufts and is a substitute at Concord High School and assistant coach.

West Concord Mary Terese Thomas William H. Thomas Watertown Bernard Edward Megzin George Edward Megin Maplecourt Thomas Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Brighton and Regis College Weston Watertown Teachers’ Association Regis College Megin Concord High

Service for C J Williams at Mt Auburn

Funeral services were held for Charles J Williams 76 of Lowell Town at Story Chapel Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. He died Christmas Eve at Emerson Hospital of pneumonia. Born Cincinnati January 8 1864 he lived in Concord 82 years survived by wife Theresa Williams. He sailed on the Constitution and served in World War One as a petty officer. A firing squad from Charles Town Navy Yard and Masonic officials attended the service with taps at the grave.

Concord Charles J. Williams Lowell Toad Story Chapel Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Williams Emerson Hospital Cincinnati Ohio Theresa M. Williams U. S

St Bernard’s Basketball Loses Third Time in Five

Concord St Bernard’s loses 49 to 42 at Monument Hall to Tiger A C Maynard. Billy Lahiff leads St Bernard’s with 16 points while Win Lankiewiecz scores 12 for Maynard. St Bernard’s CY C league members issue a challenge to Concord High School for a game on open dates with pick of floor and referee.

St. Bernard’s Monument - Hall Tiger A. C Maynard Billy LaHiff Win Lankiewiecz C.Y.C St. Gabriels of Concord High School Tauly Moynihan Francis Horne Philip Reece William LaHiff William O'Neill Donald Dee Fred Giusti

300 Aliens Registered in Concord

Unofficial reports indicate nearly 390 aliens registered in Concord during the session ending last Thursday. Many came from surrounding towns while others did not heed the warning to register. Postal authorities filed their reports with federal authorities in Washington, D.C.

Post Office Concord Washington, D.C

Engagement Announced of Miss Rosamond Coolidge

Concord announces the engagement of Miss Rosamond Coolidge of Worcester to Frederick Colton Clarke Jr of Longmeadow and the late Mr Clarke. Miss Coolidge is a Emma Willard School graduate and Salter Secretarial School alumna and member of the Junior League.

Concord Trowbridge Coolidge Worcester Rosamond Coolidge Frederick Colton Clarke, Jr Longmeadow Clarke Coolidge Emma Willard School Troy New York Salter Secretarial School Henry J. Coolidge

Heyliger Builds Fine Record At Illinois Hockey

Concord reports Vitor Heyliger son of local residents has begun a promising era as head coach at the University of Illinois. A former Concord High student and Michigan standout, Heyliger captained the Wolverines and briefly earned a Blackhawks tryout. His Illinois team opened 9 4 against Western Ontario and then toured California before Christmas, with a Rose Bowl outing on New Year’s Day and a predicted win streak as he leads a growing program.

Concord Vitor Heyliger Theodore G. Heyliger Cambridge Turnpike University of Illinois Young Heyliger Concord High School University of Michigan Wolverines Chicago Blackhawks Vicky Illinois College Heyliger Boston Illinois Las Ennote Beee Champaign California Santa Rosa Berkeley Los Angeles Colorado Coles Baneary Joe DiMaggio Goldtein Francisco Pasadena Nebraska Stamford

Ladies Union and Helping Hand Society Elect Officers

The Ladies Union and the Helping Hand Society of Union Church in West Concord elected officers. Helping Hand re-elected: Mrs. Percy McWilliams president, Mrs. Thomas Caldwell vice president, Mrs. Thomas Crocker secretary, Mrs. Winfield Chaplin treasurer. Ladies Union: Mrs George R. Shepard president, Ruth Cleaves vice president, Mrs. Clarence Tufte recording secretary, Mrs. Flora Bean corresponding secretary, Mrs. Frank Leighton treasurer.

West Concord Ladies Union Helping Hand Society of Union Church Helping Hand Society Percy McWilliams Thomas Caldwell Thomas Crocker Winfield. Chaplin Ladies Union Wre George R. Shepard Ruth Cleaves Clarence Tufte Flora. Bean Frank Leighton

Local 140 Elects Maynard For Officership

The annual meeting of Local 140 T W U A will be held at Parker street hall at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon to elect officers. The union now enrolls over 1600 members and a membership drive is under way led by president John A O Leary. The Local is a key community factor with a diverse membership.

Maynard Parker Street John A O'Leary

Concord Man Aids Boston 1941 Appeal

Concord's Stuart W. Cook will chair the 1941 Greater Boston Community Fund campaign from January 18 to February 6. Robert H. Montgomery of Cambridge is named chairmen of the Metropolitan Division. Cook, an insurance broker with Field and Cowles of Boston, has been active in several Boston Fund campaigns.

Concord Stuart W. Cook Garland Road Greater Boston Community Fund Robert H. Montgomery Cambridge Cook Field and Cowles Bosm Pronter Boston Fund Mr. Cook Greater Boston Community Fund

St Bernard Victoree Triumph Over Sacred Heart 49 29

St Bernard Victoree beat Sacred Heart Water town 49 to 29 at Monument hall. Tilly Lahiff and Paul Moynihan led locals with 16 points each. Don Dee Frannie Horne Freddy Giusti Phil Recco and Billy ONeill also played. Loser LaPera had 12. Preliminary game saw CYO Juniors defeat Bedford Street Tigers 18 to 6 with Wally Vents scoring six.

Concord St. Bernanl Sacred Heart Watertown Monument Hall Tilly LaHiff Paul Moynihan Don Dee Frannie Horne Freddy Giusti Phil Recco Billy O'Neill LaPera

Moynihan Announces Engagement of Frances Moynihan to Loughlin

Concord announces the engagement of Frances Margaret Moynihan of 2 Brooks Street to Richard J. Loughlin, son of James J. Loughlin of 21 Stow Street. Miss Moynihan is a Concord High and Hickox School alumna. Loughlin is a Concord High graduate, Harvard 1939, now with Liberty Mutual in Boston, soon transferred to Atlanta. No wedding date set.

Concord T. Francis Moynihan Brooks Street Frances Margaret Moynihan Richard J. Loughlin James J. Loughlin Stow Street Moynihan Concord High Shhool Hickox School Loughlin Concord High School Harvard Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Boston Atlanta Georgia

Mary Elizabeth Clyne to James Connell in Arlington

Lincoln Mrs. Joseph Clyne announces the engagement of Mary Elizabeth Clyne to James Connell of Arlington following a Christmas Eve party at the Clyne home on State Road North Lincoln. Guests from Concord Lincoln Arlington Lexington and Bedford attended. The couple plans a June wedding and will reside in Newport Rhode Island where Mr Connell is employed.

Lincoln Joseph Clyne Mary Elizabeth Clyne James Connell Arlington Clyne State’ Road North Concord Lexington Bedford Newport Rhode Island Connell

Nature Reflects O nature glorious mirror of divinity

The fragment speaks of nature as a glorious mirror of divinity and a constant source of mystery for years of study

Concord Theatre Plans Move Forward in Historic Rezoning

The Concord community advances a long dreamed theatre project led by Meyer and Hoar with Middlesex Savings backing. Architects Little End Stone & 8 will design a new cinema space on Main, subject to selectmen rezoning votes. Construction could begin once approvals are secured.

Concord Sam Middlesex Inettialt Savings Meyer Boston Theatre Five Little End Stone

Dedicate Fire Station in West Concord

Concord Red Cross Chapter plans an event to dedicate a new fire station site on a secondary route with invited officials. Dr Edmund C Dow chairs the First Aid Committee and will present certificates to graduates. Dow departs next month for a year with the 26th Division engineers. William Scheville will succeed as chair.

Weat Concord Concord Red Cross Eee i Conrad Peabien Red Cross Red Crosse Edmund C. Dow Dow 11St William Scheville

Emerson Hospital Aid Drive Targets 225 Workers in 16 Communities

About 225 volunteers in 16 Massachusetts towns will collect 7000 for Emerson Hospital during Hospital Week from January 4 to 12. Volunteers aim to visit every home in Acton Bedford Concord Harvard Hudson Lexington Lincoln Wayland Sudbury Stow Gleason...

Emerson Hospital Concord Ralph © Piper Robert EB. Goodwin Edna D. Price A. Page Browne Emerson Hospital Aid Society Io Sanwood K Bolton Aid. Society Massachusetts Acton South Acton West Acton Bedford Boxboro Carlisle West Concord Harvard Hudson Lexington Lincoln Libton Meenard Stow and Gleasondale Sudbury Wayland

Rogers Embraced in Lexington Marriage

Miss Jennie C Rogers of Harrington Avenue wed Walter Emerson son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Emerson of Lexington. Miss Rogers attended Concord High School and works locally. Mr Emerson studied in Lexington and Waltham schools and works as a machinist. He formerly served as private in Company H M N G 182nd Infantry until his resignation.

West - Concord Tony Rogers Harrington Avenue Jennie C Rogers Walter Emerson Alfred Emerson Lexington Rogers Concord High School Emerson Lexington and Waltham H. M.N.G 182Nd Infantry

Concord Couple Quietly Observe 2nd Anniversary

Mark 32nd West Concord observes their second anniversary quietly at home last Saturday. Neighbors and friends visited throughout the day. The couple, residents of Marlboro Road, have two sons, Clifton and another son referenced as a student.

Concord George T. Pope Maribor Trinity -Episcopal Marion

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