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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
1
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Acton couple describes letter from son George A. Rifford Jr. a first class Marine aboard the Tuskalooosa. He details a rough voyage via Lisbon Portugal with sickness, Christmas on deck, nearby British transport, Liberty in Lisbon, and plans to depart for Cuba for a month or more amid refugees and busy mail preparations.
The Worcester district draft board 54 names two alternates for the January quota who failed examination. Maynard-John Kuchan 46 Suebury Street Maynard and Ed ward Varley Fielding Concord to report for service. Marshall Frye Maynard and Wil South Lincoln tagged for medical tests. Vincent Chidley Louis Graceffa assigned to a Georgia post. others to Coast Artillery at Fort Strong Andrews or Banks. Inductions occurred last Wednesday as boards classify registrants and prepare future calls.
The Acton Garden Club met at the Acton Women's Club house and plans a February program. New officers begin duties including President Mrs Elwin Holbell Vice President Mrs Robertnd Secretary Mrs Lynne Ownsend Treasurer Mrs Edward Pendergast Historian Mrs Ward Bursaw and Hostess Committee Chairman Mrs Charles Davis.
Local youths bound for military training were toasted by friends in gatherings hosted by families. Stanley J. Wicke received a first watch from Tony Watts at his home, while Lonle Graceffa was given a wallet with money as he prepared to depart for induction.
Engagement announced for Mary Ida Ranson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross E B Ranson of Carlisle to Robert Dunne son of Joseph L Dunne of Lynn. No wedding date set.
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Final rites with full military honors were given to Captain Herbert E. Berry age 60 in Concord. The ceremony at Cedar Grove Cemetery was conducted by Rev. Andrew Richards. Berry a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War II, born February 3 1880 in Dorchester, died at a local rest home Tuesday after 17 years in Concord. He served much of his career in China and the Philippines and retired in 1924 after 24 years foreign service. Flags at half staff marked the tribute by local veterans organizations.
Funeral and burial arrangements were held for William Henry Higgins 69 who died Sunday evening at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in Lincoln he lived in Concord 35 years and was survived by two sisters Mrs Mary Helsher and Mrs Ellen Holbrook.
Concord notice reports the burial service for Mrs Mary BE Jane Kelley Maguire wife of George BE Maguire of Waban. A high mass of requiem was held at St Philip Neers Church in Waban with committal at St Bernard's Cemetery Monday morning. She died suddenly Saturday morning and is survived by her husband two daughters three sons her mother Mrs Mary E Kelley three brothers Edward Daniel and Robert of Concord and two sisters.
Miss Edna D Price Superintendent of Smerson Hospital reports Dec 1940 totals: surgical cases 543, medical 16, obstetrical 0, infants born 0, out patients treated 246, stillborn 0, operations 44. Accident 28, auto 16, other 12. Patients in hospital Dec 1 25, Dec 31 41, largest 49, smallest 24. Admitted 106, discharged 90, daily average 231.
The Concord Enterprise regrets an error in last week’s obituary of Captain Herbert B. Berry. The misspelled and mixed story resulted from haste at press time and confusion with a similar line in another report.
The Enterprise reminds readers that the copy deadline is Tuesday noon. Submissions after this time, unless urgent, stand little chance of printing and may be used only on the following site.
Eleven youths from board 54 towns Acton Bedford Concord Lincoln Maynard Sudbury Wayland reported to Worcester induction area. Marshall Frye and William Dean were rejected by doctors. Edward Varley and John Kuchan named as replacements to depart for Boston Thursday morning. February Selective Service quota rumored to be five times January, about 55 local youths expected for induction next month.
M F Mullaney was elected president of the Concord Firemen's Relief Association at the Central Station after 22 years as vice president. He succeeds Chief Harry B Tittle who did not run again. Officers include Reed C Beharrell vice president Maxwell Lawrence secretary Cornelius McWilliams treasurer. Directors include Captains George W Deacon Robert M Prentiss Michael Mullaney and Frank McLain who also serve as sick committee. The group set its 1941 annual ball for Easter Monday with a committee led by Fred Edwards on the organizing team.
St Bernard C Y C intermediate five beat St Raphaels 39 21 to win their second straight and fourth of seven this season. Top scorer Billy LaHiff with 19 points, Paul Moynihan 11. Juniors lost 23 21 in a close prelude. Next week St Bernard heads to Hudson for a double with St Michael s church teams.
Aram Zelevian addressed the Concord Rotary Club at Colonial Inn on Thursday noon. He spoke on the topic The American Risk and introduced his background as a native of Japan who came to Concord under the Massachusetts League of Nations Association.
Mrs. Mary EB Angier Wheeler a lifelong Concord resident and widow of Anson Wheeler died Saturday at a local rest home. Born May 4 in New Castle New Hampshire she moved to Concord early in life and was active in church and charitable groups. Surviving are two sons Alden and Raymond Wheeler and four daughters Mrs Maher Robinson Mrs Edith Ackermin Mrs Martion Washburn and Mrs Dorothy Simball plus two grandchildren and a great grandson. Funeral from Plainfield Road home conducted by Rev Edward Perry Daniels. Interment Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Funeral services planned for Tuesday in Claremont New Hampshire for Christian Peterson who died Saturday in his 95th year. He was known to Concord residents and spent summers with the Slemar Olsen family on Westford Road. He leaves two daughters and two sons in Claremont and a son in Norway, plus seven grandchildren.
Herbert B Hosmer Jr Ensign in Naval Reserves from Concord Massachusetts has been summoned to a year of duty. He is stationed in Baltimore awaiting assignment to Pearl Harbor Hawaii and will serve on the supply ship CubaHama for inter island service. He is a Concord High and Massachusetts Naval School graduate class of 1935 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert B Hosmer. His wife Jane Daniels remains in Baltimore with him.
Knights of Columbus and Concord Oil lead in a tight Mill Bowl ing League battle. Snows, last year’s champions, and All Stars are near the top as Andersons challenge. Walter Joy’s illness delays standings. Thursday features Mc Mahus alleys matches with Lincoln versus Depot Andersons Concord Oil versus Snows and Whitney. The league will play through May, ending with a banquet and championship awards.
The annual Christmas party organized by the Russian church in Maynard drew attendees from the community. organizers described a festive program with music, readings, and sharing refreshments.
Hawthorne Chapter C E S held its installation of officers at the Masonic Temple with a large crowd. Sue Lyon of Water Town is installed as worthy matron. Edith M Bailey of Concord named as retiring matron. Other officers include Edwin Hanset worthY patron Elizabeth Reid associate matron and several others from Concord Maynard Lexington Stow and Boston with Rand Smith as soloist.
Billy O’Neill led St Bernard’s with 14 points while John Fitzpatrick of the visitors added 13. Local juniors tied 17-17 in an opening match as Wally Vents scored five and Lawrence Belmore had eight. Coach Flannery scheduled St Mary’s of Waltham visit Sunday at 2 o’clock.
Crosby street Dracut residents Mr and Mrs Napoleon Allard celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Mr Allard is 77 and his wife 76. Attending were Phillip Allard and wife with three children Katherine Anna and Edward. The couple have five children 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Concord Female Charitable Society held its annual meeting selecting Mrs Hendy F. Smith as president and Mrs Walter K. Shaw as vice president. Elected officers include secretary Mrs George Parsons and treasurer Mrs Harold Smith, with a large slate of directors named for the coming term.
In last Tuesday evening bowling action the leading scorers were Vera Leithead 102 Neville 98 Nancy Burke 97 Mary Clyne 93 Margaret Allee 87 and Marie Murray 36 Wisie joined the club on September.
A Tuesday evening crowd attended the Concord Legion band event at the armory to celebrate the start of a new induction year. Captain William A. Hagerty received a sizable purse from the Concord Civilian Defense committee as dignitaries listened to music and prepared for several months of training. The local company plans a series of physical checks before dispatch to Camp Edwards in Bourne for duty.
Local groups from Marlboro Hudson and Sudbury push for a Sudbury airport to serve Concord Bedford and surrounding towns. Congressmen Casey and Lodge support cooperation while federal aeronautical officials oppose using state land for aviation funding favors Bedford site over state lands.
West Concord residents Mr and Mrs Vings B Ashe of 50a Old Marlboro Road marked their 12th wedding anniversary last Thursday. Ashe, formerly Marion Pope, has lived in West Concord for years. They wed at Watertown on January 9 1929 and have one son Walter.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth A MacDonald Chapman 79 longtime Lincoln resident who died after a long illness at her home South Great Road was held Sunday afternoon at St Annes.
Officer Heyliger reports the case in Superior Court where Aston Pempais 20 and two companions were arraigned for breaking and entering a package store in Concord. Giglio received an indeterminate term after the incident. his accomplices were fined earlier. The trio faced charges after a gunshot frightened the scene and a failed escape attempt followed.
G A Morse, a rising Acton businessman, announces candidacy for selectman to replace Ralph W Piper at term end. Morse, founder of Morse Oil Co, operates across surrounding towns and lives on Main Street with his mother Mrs Catherine Morse and sister Eleanor Morse.
Maynard John and James Kopp twin brothers of Mr and Mrs John Kopp celebrated their third birthday yesterday at a family party at their home on Naylor Court.
The Maynard stockholders gathered at the bank for the 27th annual meeting. President Joan net peas announced the directors elected for the coming year and listed committee assignments for the board members including Kennan Drochalér and Dyer Ww.
A memorial service and funeral were held for Randell To a old resident of Maynard Lodge Kal in Manchester Unity. Rev. Herbert Fulton, Pastor of the Methodist church, led the services which drew a large number of relatives and friends to honor the deceased and offer sympathy to the family.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention the Massachusetts Guard and a memory pinata at a location or event in Maynard. The text is garbled and lacks clear action, date, or participants beyond these names.
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