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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
1
A disjointed description traces the Yugoslav royal line amid German occupation and a youthful Peter II briefly crowned before fleeing. It references Tito, Prince Paul, Merlin, and historic figures, with digressive notes on British weather stations and imperial honors for a 71-year-old figure.
Concord residents attended garden and church gatherings with officers presiding and volunteers handling refreshments. Veterans and local workers faced injuries and school districts resumed after a 10 day May break while Corinthians and Masons held meetings. Red Cross rooms opened for volunteer staffing at the old high school on Stow Street.
Clerks in town prepare a four week listing of all births from the past year including perhaps third persons. McHugh McKenna Lee and other officials coordinate the record keeping in Concord.
Lt opens on January 18 through February 16 as War Finance Chair announces the largest individual quota for the state in wartime. The state’s quota totals $93,000,000 above the Third War Loan, averaging $65 per capita. Massachusetts aims for $258,000,000 in total bonds.
Mr and Mrs Benjam in L no it Old Marlboro Road Con cord announce the engagement of their daughter Misa Virginis Marie Cushman to Tow Cushman Jr United States Navy son of Mr and Mrs Towns H Cushman of Newton Center. Concord was em-
Concord resident Martinus O Helsher aged 92 of Barretts Mill road West Concord died last Saturday New Year’s Day at a local rest home. A Norwegian immigrant who arrived in 1872 he lived in Concord for more than 75 years and previously ran a large farm. He was a member of the Evangelical Free church. Survived by four daughters and a son Henry C M Helsher Sr. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the Evangelical Free church with burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Miss Mildred Berlied daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad C Berlied of West Concord and Herbert W Gardne were united in marriage in a quiet ceremony at their home street address 8 Grove West Concord with family attending.
Miss Josephine Burnett Kidder and Lieut. George Wadleigh plan a ceremony not yet dated. Miss Kidder, Concord Academy graduate, is related to Charles Kidder of Boston and Mrs. Howell of Concord. Lieut. Wadleigh, Harvard College graduate, is grandson of Rear Admiral George H. Wadleigh. Patrolman Nolan marks 21st Concord anniversary. Chief Ryan nears 22 years.
Margaret Hosey of Concord died Friday December 31 at her sister’s home in Allston. A service was held at Ford’s Church at 9:30 in the morning followed by burial at St Bernard’s cemetery in Concord. She was widow of Charles Gastie and is survived by sisters Mrs Reid and Mrs Pat Sullivan of Allston, Mrs Katherine McCabe of Malden, brother John E Hosey of Concord, and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services were conducted last Friday for Gilman Pritchard a retired local businessman who died at his home 63 Main Street after several weeks illness in his 90s He had lived in Concord for 18 years and is survived by his daughter Mrs Helen Graves a native of Boston Virginia and Rev. officiated
A January meeting of the Concord board was held Monday evening after supper at the Colonial Inn. About 50 attendees participated, with supper organized by Thomas L Sanborn and a newly installed member Heymere pre Aster. The event covered trade and related topics.
A memorial service for Pfc. George I. Simpson 24 U.S. Army the first Concord casualty in Europe was held at West Concord Union Church at 3 PM. Rev. Kenneth R. Teed led readings prayers and a color presentation by the James J. Mansfield post A. L. No 158. The town flag flew at half staff and taps were given. Simpson a former Concord High athlete is survived by his mother and wife.
Concords Rotarians and Lions Club plan a joint gathering at 4 with about 66 members expected. The supper will be served by Frederick Child Jr. and hosted by the Concord Ideas Club.
Fragmentary item notes Concord fire alarms totaling 220 in 1943 and mentions an aid update in 1948. The readable text provides limited context on city fire response history and an aid reference without clear details or outcomes.
The annual Holy Name Service was held on January 2 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord with about 200 members from Our Lady’s St. Bernard’s Concord St. Elizabeth’s West Acton St. Bridget’s Maynard and St. Joseph’s Lincoln. Services included morning Masses and an afternoon Rosary, with Rev. George F. Everard delivering an approving sermon on Peace and Happiness.
Mrs Oline Beckvold 85 died after a long illness at a local rest home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Evangelical Free Church Concord with Rev Harry Land officiating. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Born in Norway September 28 1870s, she lived in Concord many years and leaves two sons Oscar Beckvold of Cambridge and another in Chelmsford plus several grandchildren.
The West Concord Guard Club will hold its first meeting of the year at Odd Fellows Hall in West Concord this Friday at 2:30 PM. President Mrs Winslow J Damon will lead a business session before a program featuring speaker Mrs Max B Ulen on World Affairs. Miss A Laura Hart is in charge of the program. Next Sunday will be Communion day for the parish.
Arthur Adams 78 a longtime Concord grocer and Grange member died Friday December 31 in burg Florida. He lived in Townsend born 1965 and known in the county Grangers community.
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