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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
1
A profile traces Atherton's rise in the American Legion amid postwar veteran dynamics, noting his defense work and family. It also profiles Col Edgar S. Gorrell, highlighting his air command roles and global influence in aviation, and Sir William Lindsell as a peak logistics figure shaping military transport and supply.
The article notes that whale shark teeth are only about one-eighth inch long while the whale itself can reach up to 60 feet in length and weigh around 4000 pounds.
Capt John A Hutchinson returned to Camp Croft after a 30 day furlough with his wife and twins. First Lieut Russell F Parsons Jr and Second Lieut Marie Parsons Army Nurses returned to duties after a furlough with Parsons parents at 60 Thoreau Street. Parsons stationed at Camp Stewart Ga and his bride at Camp Davis NC. Concord War Records Committee works on an honor roll for 900 local service members. Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary held a parish meeting at St Bernard s Church adding new members. Richard J Macone U S Army visited his parents on furlough from the Air Corps. one of six sons. Y P S of Evangelical Free Church meets Friday at the Thoresen home on Strawberry Hill Road.
Second Lieut Paul R Wilson, previously of Liggett's Stores in New York City, has been missing in action over Germany since January 5. He enlisted over two years ago. his sister teaches at a high school and his father serves on the Water Commissioners.
Emerson Hospital's December 1943 summary records 39 surgical cases 25 medical cases 31 obstetrical cases and 54 outpatient visits. A total of 126 admissions and 131 discharges occurred. The hospital held 43 patients as its peak census and averaged 342 daily patients for the year.
Mr and Mrs Edward F Cassidy of 478 Main Street announce the engagement of their daughter Clara Bernice Cassidy to Corporal James H Myette US Army son of Mr and Mrs Abram Myette of 6 Potter Street Corporal Myette is stationed at Columbia Air Base Columbia South Carolina
Board of Selectmen and Board of Engineers of the Fire Department met to review the alarm system. Joseph P. Dineen announced an inspection by Louis Bills confirming the system is in perfect condition and that funding will be provided to ensure reliable fire protection. A meeting of 28 fire personnel approved six new callmen and one regular member, signaling strong department support.
George P. Kaler 83 of Sudbury Street died at St John’s Hospital Lowell after a shock while visiting Charles Keen. Survived by two sons Joseph and George E. Kaler and sister Miss Mary Kaler of Marlboro. Funeral held at H W Martin Funeral Home with requiem mass at St Bridget’s and burial in parish cemetery.
A historical note describes Saint Said Bou-Ahmed ordering burial in the middle of a busy Tunis street to ensure he would be remembered his tomb lies near the path and pedestrians must step around it.
The Concord N G P committee surveyed 1600 households and found 148 gardens, yielding 660 bushels of tomatoes and 407 bushels of greens. Most households grew tomatoes and beans with smaller yields of beets, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes, while the Concord Reformatory contributed substantial outputs.
Concord announces the birth of a daughter, Joan Whedon Fahnestock, born January 9 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to Mr and Mrs Harris Fahnestock Jr of Nashawtue Hill.
Maynard John Maki of Red Acre Farm Stow was found dead at his home Monday. A milk man delivering milk noted no recent milk intake and an investigation found him on the floor. Dr William Roach Marlboro medical examiner ruled natural causes. He was 52 with no known survivors. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm from W A Twombly Parlors. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
A description explains how wasps form a nest by chewing dry material into a pulpy paste and spreading it to dry, a compact method observed in their construction behavior.
The Concord War Records Committee continues to compile and verify the names of all local service members for a new Roll of Honor to be posted at the Veterans Building. The project reuses the old frame, adds more names in smaller lettering, and requires accurate spellings and initials with help from residents.
In Concord road community a family reunion recalls Mr and Mrs Hadley longtime residents of the town who raised six children, five surviving, with praise for the visitor from Waltham and affectionate memories of their years together.
In Westminster the will of Mrs. Emin A. Haynes leaves about $2,000 to her granddaughter Lois Me Maynard and to Alfred E. B. McCleary of Maynard. After other bequests, the remainder of the estate is to McCleary.
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