Recall in Chile and Axis links loom in World War II era
A dense, period-voice dispatch reviews Sir Wilhelm von Schoen, his alleged subversion links, and potential break from Axis ties. It frames his family’s long international intrigue and wartime roles, alongside debate over military college mobilization and opposing views of liberal arts education in wartime recruiting.
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The
YORK
Chile
Beri
Wilalm
Schoen
Béros
iHe
Baron Albrecht
Europe
Wilhelm
Count Bernstorff
Washington
Japan
United States
Karen
Wilson
Germany
Hitler
Concord Briefs Reflect Winter Activities and Local News
Middlesex School resumes classes January 12 after a week’s holiday. Ice fishing licenses surge as Concord residents show interest. Feast of the Circumcision observed in St Bernard’s and Our Lady Help of Christians churches. Birth announced for Mary Ann Boynton December 20 at Emerson Hospital. Sea Scouts resume meetings after holidays. Scouts leaders listed. Concord registrars chairman Edward McKenna recovering from illness. St Bernard’s Library hours set for public access. Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club hosts meeting with supper. Local coaching changes noted at High School. Joe Killen played in the Orange Bowl for Boston College. Anniversary for Leonard and Mrs Palmer celebrated. King’s Daughters meet at Ripley Hill home. Patrolman Nolan marks 20th year with police. details on service. Elks hold New Year meeting led by Exalted Ruler Garrity Jr. New birth announced for Annette S. Shaw at Waltham Hospital. Captain’s family details include Pvt George Shaw stationed at Fort Jackson.
Engagement Announced in West Concord
West Concord announces the engagement of Miss Carel Dissberg to Leo Elliott Rae son of Mr and Mrs Stuart Rae of Woburn. Miss Cowling studied at Swain School and Boston Secretarial School. Mr Rae is a Suffolk Law graduate and a wedding is planned.
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West Concord
Harold Cowling
Laws Brook Et Seus
Carel Dissberg
Leo “Elliott Rae
Stuart, Rae
Woburn
Concord High Falls to Lexington in New Year Opener
Concord Coach William Spokesfield fielded the varsity and junior squad in a New Year’s Day loss at Hunt Memorial Gymnasium. Lexington built a 18 7 halftime lead and pulled away to a 32 20 win while Concord’s seconds lost 28 13. Charlie Curota led Lexington with 13 points, and Concord’s Jack Larrabee topped locals with 10. The schedule lists multiple upcoming games through February 19, with several games pending.
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Concord
William Spokesfield
U Fe
Charlie Curota
Danny Busa
Jack Larrabee
Freddie Giusti
Bobby Antognoni
Dick Wetherbee
Tomil
Richie O'Neil
Johnny
Lexington
Funeral Held for Mrs Annie G Pearce of West Concord
The funeral for Annie G Clark Pearce 65 wife of Frank H Pearce retired reformatory officer was held at MacRae Funeral Chapel December 21. Rev Kenneth Ralph Teed presided. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Acton. Born October 17 1877 in Brunswick Nova Scotia she lived in West Concord with her husband for 15 months after moving from Elm Place. She was active in Hawthorne Chapter C E B S and West Concord Union Church. She leaves several children.
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West Goncord
Annie G (Clark) Pearce
Frank Howard Pearce
MacRae
Belknap Street
Kenneth
Ralph Teed
West Concord Union Chirdh
Woodlawn
Acton
Elm Place
Brunswick
Nova Scotia
West Concord
Hawthorne
Concord
West Concord Union Church
Marlboro Man Takes Bride in Concord Ceremony
Katherine Louiss Hill daughter of Frank M and the late Mrs Hill of Concord wed James Patrick Sally son of Mr and Mrs at Williams Street Marlboro in a private ceremony at St Bernard's Church officiated by Rev Walter A apstsins with only close relatives present after an afternoon service.
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Concord
Katherine
Land Without Work: Mourit Athis on the Aegean
The fragment notes Mourit Athis on the Aegean coast as a land once famed for hardship and labor. It hints at long historical struggle and identity tied to a remote seaboard region.
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Mourit Athis
Aegean
Sta
Land
Woran
Lincoln couple wed at St Bernard’s on New Year’s Day
Miss Mary Bennett of Lincoln married Edward MacLeod Jr. of Lincoln in a Friday afternoon ceremony at St Bernard’s rectory Concord. A Legion Hall reception followed with Rothwell N. MacRae providing music. MacLeod listed as Concord High School alumnus and active in local groups.
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Concord
St. Bernard’s Chutch
Mary Bennett
Lincoln
Edward MacLeod Jr
Edward MacLeod
Legion Hall
Rothwell N. MacRae
MacLeod
Concord High School
Requiem Mass for Edna Moran Held in West Concord
A high mass of requiem was sung Tuesday at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord for Edna May Moran 10 daughter of William J Moran 233 Commonwealth Avenue who died Saturday at Shriner's Hospital in Springfield. Her funeral was celebrated at St. ee.
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West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians” Church
Edna May. Moran
William J. Moran
Commonwealth Avenue
Shriner's Hospital
Springfield
St. Ee
Concord High Girls Hand Down Park’s Concord Alley
Concord High School girls basketball team defeated Park High in a tough match noted for strong offense and solid defense. The game highlighted key contributors from Concord and showcased their season progress and team cohesion.
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Concord
Miriam
Park
Concord High
Basketton
Paul
Ington High School
Giris
Jaf
Concord U S Installation January 13
Hawthorne Chapter Order of Eastern Star Concord will hold installation at the Melonic Temple next Wednesday evening January 13. Ruth E. Barretts Mill Road will be installed as new worthy patron, succeeding Elizabeth D. Reid. Also None Other officers and state officers of the Mast Star will attend to install.
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Fredrick W. Taylor
Holy Name Service Unites Many Congregations at St Bernard’s
The Union Holy Name Service for district churches including St Bridget’s Maynard St Elizabeth’s Acton St Joseph’s Lincoln Our Lady Help Christians West Concord and St Bernard’s was held at St Bernard’s Church. The event featured a 3 pm service with rosary sermon by Rev Daniel Anders S J and the Holy Communion at 8:15 am.
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Concord
Holy Name
St. Bridget’s
Maynard
St. Elizabeth’s
Acton
St. Joseph’s
Lincoln
Our Lady Help
West Concord
St. Bernard’s Church
St. Bernard's Church
S. Bernard’s Church
Holy Namie Society
Thomas J. Byron Sr
Walter ‘A. Quinlan
St. Bernard’s’ Church
Our Lady's Church
Daniel Anders
S.J
Weston College
Irs
Juliette A. MacLean
Thomas Joke
St. Bridget’s H of
Maynari
Charles ©. Mara
Assis
Reke
George F’. Hy
St. Bernard's Parish
David Welch
St. ‘Idget’s
Felter AL Quinlan
D “O'Bryan
Great men and events in the past glow in memory
A compact reminiscence highlights notable figures and happenings at Geethite rate, reflecting on how the men of the era shaped history and left enduring legacies.
Concord Woman Receives Word of Son Wounded in South Pacific
Mrs Katarina Murray of Cambridge Turnpike learns her son Corporal Allan R Murray has been wounded in action in the South Pacific and is recovering at a San Francisco hospital. The family received word last week from Washington. Murray, 29, served with Company H of the 472nd Infantry, inducted Jan 16, 194? into federal service. He is the second local youth reported wounded in the Southwest Pacific in recent weeks, alongside Pvt Matthew Cullinane JR of Damon Street. Both are believed to have been in the Solomon Islands area.
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Concord
Katarina
Murray
Cambridge Turnpike
Allan R
Amos”. Murray
San Francisco
Calif
Washington, D
Cor
Camp Bd
472Nd Infantry
Southwest Pacific
Matthew Cullinane J
U. 3
Marine
Damon Street
Solomon Islands
Young
Barratts
Concordites Register for Annual Town Listing
The Concord Board of Registrars opens the annual resident listing with canvassing of Precinct Two by Hanley of Central Street and Mrs. Moore of Central Street, and Precinct One by Kenney of Virginia Road and McHugh of Lexington Road. Chairman Edward McKenne leads, Town Clerk Elsie E B Orchard, Joseph Appleby and Daniel Sullivan serve on the board.
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Concord
Concord Board Istrats
Mh Beana i
Peac
Hanley
Central Street
Luella
Nathan Gist Addresses Old Concord D A
Nathan Howard Gist spoke at a Concord D A B day gathering held January 2 despite severe winter weather. The meeting elected delegates for a Continental Contest and announced alternates, with a committee formed to continue the Good Citizen project and support Ellis Island Guard Service.
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Concord
D. A
Man ‘Brooks
John A. Cleaves
Allan Brooks
George R. Blinn
Forrest Collier
Ofler
Wallace
Ellis Island
Guard
Nathan Howard Gist
Pete
Edward Flint Dies After Long Illness
Edward Flint 72 of Lexington Road died at home after a long illness. Former selectman and cemetery commissioner, he was active in Concord civic and Masonic circles. Survived by widow Josephine Ritchey and two sons Edward Jr. and Henry, along with a sister and brother. Services were held at the Parish Unitarian Church. burial in Colt Cemetery.
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Lincoln
Franck
Lexington Road
Cemeter
Loncoln
Caroline
Selectman
Hig
Josephine Ritchey
Edward Jr
Rochester
Henry
Margaret
Charlotte
George L. Chapin
Ephraim Funt
Com
Parish Unitarian
Charles M
Colt Cemetery
Only 21 Pass Medical From Local Draft Board
Fort Devens reported that 21 of 27 men passed their pre army medical examinations on New Year's Day. Among the 21, two were from Concord: George Dexter Sohier and Antonio J. Scimone. They will report for active duty on January 8 after a seven day furlough. The local board proceeds with classifying 18 year olds who completed registrations last Thursday. A new list for physicals at Devens will be issued soon.
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Concord
Fort. Devens
George Dexter Sohier
Frederick M. Sobtier
Monument Street
Antonio J. Scimone
John Scimone
Bedford
Devens
Mrs Murphy Dies at 73 in Concord Home
Mrs Ruth KE Murphy 73 of 6 Simon Willard Road Concord died at home Monday after a brief illness. Wife of B Stewart Murphy she had lived in Concord fifty years. Funeral Wednesday at Trinity Church with the rector officiating. Burial at Forest Cemetery Boston.
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Concord
Ruth KE. Murphy
Simon Willard Road
Conceal Funeral Services for John Edwin Lawrence
Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon for John Edwin Lawrence long time resident who died November 28 at his home. The rites were conducted by Rt. George Loring Thurlow former minister of Trinitarian Congregational Church at his burial site. He was born in the same house and lived there until his recent years. He leaves a daughter Gertrade and other relatives.
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John
Edwin
Lawrence
Serres
George Loring
Thurlow
Congressionial
Enakie the Hawthorne
F.gertrade
Nurses Call for Expanded Training Aides Amid Shortage
Fragmentary notice urges expanded nurse aide courses to ease staffing gaps. Call directed to Mrs. es Concord 1067 for details about the program and enrollment.
Fragmentary report on wartime speakers and plans
A fragmented note mentions Charles Vietor and a Czech speaker, hints at U.S. wartime support efforts, and references a 5 percent contribution. No clear event dates or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
Rotarians to Meet Jan 7 in Concord A Dining Hall
Rotary club announces a January 7 meeting at the Concord area dining hall. President Thorord Vi rit will preside over the session with Rotarians invited to attend and discuss club matters.
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Concord
Ee Boade Orenock
Rd Virit
Oe Dbs
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W. H. Cowley
Hamilton College
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Concord Briefs
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Middlesex
Elsie BE
Rose
St. Bernard’s and
Our Lady Help of Christian Church
John Wilson Boynton Jr
Lexington ‘Road
Mary .Ann
Emerson Hospital
Mohawk
West Concord Sea Scouts
Roger F. Conant
Harvey Wheeler School
Edward McKenna
Concord Board of Registrars
St. Bernard’s
Monument Hall
Musketaquid Sportsmen’s Club
Jack Hilliard
Fred Nolan
Leo R. Dee
Wiliam Spokesfield
Fall Stoved
Dr. March
Latreet
Sieseilent
Bernardestas
Joe Killen
Boston College
Alabama
Leonard J. Palmer
Walden Street
King’s Daughters of
First Parish
Unitarian’ Church
John. G. Morse
Ripley
Hill Road
Frederick Nolan
Harrington Avenue
West
Nolan
Mill
William &. Ryan
Concord Lodge of Elks
B.P.O.E. Hall
Thomas F. Garrity Jr
Garfield Road
Annette S
Waltham Hospital
Shaw
Fort Jackson
Spokesfield
Annouincés
Carola
Busarington
Gaash Spokesfield
Bernie Megin
Chester
Jimmy Dee
Conco
Beardsley
Frank H. Pearce
Katherine” Hill
James P.ily
Edward MacLeod, Jr
ATW
Edna May Moran
Price W. Taylor
Hawthorne Chapter
C. E. Bs
Concord U
Ruth E. Forbes
Taylor
Allan R. Murray
Nathan Gist
Old Concord D.A
Edward Flint
Farmer
Ign
Emerson’ Ee
Das Pk A
Phosé
Eine
Speaers
Charles Vietor
Additio
Star At Law
J- Harris
Iredage
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