Local church announces services and meetings this week
The text notes pastor Odland leading a service at 7 30 on Sunday July 22 and a People's Society meeting at the Usual Hall Friday evening at 7 30. It mentions a parish library Perry Wheeler and Mr Rus Wheeler of Pill Concord, a third birthday anniversary for a child, and gatherings of the Pomona Grange with plans for an August 23 agricultural day. Weekly Conpdge meeting at Odd Fellows hall West Thursday night at 8 with a social to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y P. Odland
People’s. Society
Perry “Wheeler
Rus W. Wheeler
Concord
Odd Fellows Hall
West
Concord's Camp Unirond Helps Local Farmers This Summer
About 25 boys and girls stay at Camp Unirond at the Fenn School Monument Street aiding Concord farmers. The Unitarian Work Camp Association directs the program with Rev. Grant F. Haskell of Milford New Hampshire as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Uni Dorn
Fenn
Monument Street
Unitarian Work Camp ‘Association
Grant F. Haskell
Milford, N. H
West Concord Soldier Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Maj. Kennan Damon of 373 Main Street West Concord has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U S Army. He is attached to General Omar Bradley's forces now in Germany. Lieut Col Damon is one of four sons of Mr Damon serving in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Kennan Oe
Kennan Damon
Main Street
Omar Bradley
Germany
Damon
Local Notices Fragment Delivers Fragmentary Schedule
Fragmentary OCR notes events at clubrooms and state headquarters with mentions of Boston and July 24. Readable items include a raid note and a scheduled transfer or visit tied to August and Tuesday evening. Names and places are unclear but reference civic locations and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gs Doe
Willi
Boston
Theb Ioten
Concord Attends Massachusetts Horticultural Show in Boston
A Concord attendee participated in the recent Massachusetts Horticultural Show held in Boston, showcasing enthusiasm for plant displays and garden exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Boston
Citizenship award established in memory of Jake Shedden
Lieut. Commander and Mrs. William M. Shedden of Nashawtuc road create a $50 war bond citizenship award in memory of their son Jake who died by drowning after his first year at Peter Bulkeley school. The award honors the best citizen in John’s class at Riga school each year until graduation. Susanna Allen was the first recipient at a school ceremony.
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Concord
Jake
Cape
Peter Bulkeley
William M. Shedden
Nashawtuc Road
John
Riga School
Susanna Allen
Frederick W. .Allen
Elm Street
Lee
De Mars to Wed Derby in July Vow at Our Lady Help
West Concord Miss De Mars daughter of Mrs George De Mars will marry Richard Allan Derby son of Mrs Caroline Derby and the late Benjamin Derby on Sunday July 28. The ceremony will be at the rectory of the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians with Rev William Fr Shaughnessy officiating. Miss De Mars will be attended by her sister Miss De Marg. Arthur R Moreau of the bride’s city will be best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Concord Men Out of Service From Americal Division
Two Concord men formerly with Company H 182nd Americal division have completed overseas service and are back after 42 months abroad since January 1942. They served at Guadalcanal Bougainville Cebu Samar and the Philippines. Corporal Glenn Chapler and Sergeant Robert Tittle are the men named.
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Concord
Concord Company
Corp
Glenn Chapler Neeee
Segt
Robert Tittle
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Cebu
Samar
Philippines
Muskétaquid Sportsman Club Meets in West Concord
The Muskétaquid Sportsman's club gathers at the clubhouse off Tow Avenue in West Concord for a Thursday 6 30 supper hosted by President Turner Kelley. A Concord state guard drill with the 23rd Infantry Band is slated for next Monday night at the state armory at 8 with Lieut O Harry Neilsen in charge.
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Concord
Muskétaquid Sportsman’s Club
Tow ‘Avenue
West
Concord State Guard
23Rd Infantry Band
State Armory
Harry Neilsen
Concord Woman Marries Air Transport Officer in Boston Area
Grace Shirley Foote daughter of Mrs G Norman Albree of Winchester and the late Lowell Foote wore a lace headdress and tulle veil at 3 PM Saturday. The groom Stephen Lincoln Smith ATC son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Smith of Concord served in Central Africa and is stationed at Love Field Dallas Texas. The ceremony followed by a wedding trip to Nantucket.
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Concord
Grace Shirley Foote
G. Norman Albree
Winchester
Lowell Sanborn Foote
Stephen, Linevin ‘Smith
ATC
Theodore Lincoln Smith
J ‘Gardenias
Gambridge
Robert Bygrave
Coma
Love
Dallas
Texas
Nantucket
State Guard Returns Home from Camp O Connor Duty
Concord Fourth company of the Massachusetts State Guard returns home after a week's tour at Camp O Connor Framingham. Local unit led by Lieut Joseph Barr and Lieut Col John C Dolan of West Concord served as battalion officer.
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Concord
Concord State Guard
Camp ‘O'Connor
Framingham
Massachusetts State Guard
Joseph Barr
John C. Dolan
West Concord
Concord Veteran Wounded in Action in the Pacific
A Concord veteran of nearly three decades in the Marine Corps is believed wounded in action on Okinawa. The family recalls his enlistment in the Marine Corps over thirty years ago and his early service in the initial assault phase in August 1942.
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Concord
Essage
Okinawa
Corp
Whipple
Ine
Pek Gart
McA
Lexington Woman Reveres Local Literary Legacy
The text recalls Concord's renowned writers, including the Alcott family, Emerson, and Thoreau, noting that one resident has lived in Lexington for 64 years while Mrs. Ballard has called Lexington her home for over 74 years.
Concord Rudolph W Carrier Hospitalized After Incident
Concord residents report Rudolph W Carrier of 9 Thoreau Street was injured and transported to St Elizabeth’s Brighton after an incident Monday. Fire station Central responded to the scene.
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Concord
Rudolph W Carrier
Thoreau
Is. Co
St. ‘Elizabeth
Brighton
Mr Carrier
Angel
Concord Enter
Lincoln Crash Victims Identified From Bedford Air Base
Reported crash near South Lincoln woods led to identification of three naval air base personnel. Authorities said Lt. Wil ach and two others died in the incident while the navy tractor moved the aircraft wreckage to Old Sud bury road for public sighting.
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Lincoln
Naval Base
South Lincoln
Old Sudbury
Bedford Air Base
Wilach
Mrs Montagion George of West Concord Dies
Native of Yarmouth Nova Scotia Mrs Montagion George long time West Concord resident dies at age with 55 years in the community. Survived by two sons and five grandchildren.
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West Concord
Concord
Union Church
Montagion
George Ae
Yarmouth
N. S
West Conn PTA Names Officers After Reorganization
A West Conn PTA meeting announced a reorganized slate for the school year ending next June. Elected president is Arche Erran, vice president Edith Ward Bean, secretary Mrs. Clarence Ackerman, and treasurer Mrs. Theodore Beharréll.
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West Ant Coniaed
W West Concord Pta
Seiten
Search Arche
Erran
Edeward Bean
Theodore Beharréll
Clarence Ackérman
Visiting Naturalist Bovey Visits Fort Devens Wards
K Bovey a naturalist and photographer from Westford road visits Fort Devens wards this week as the guest of the Red Cross to see patients and assist with care in the hospital setting.
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Concord
Martin. K. Bovey
Westford Road
Fort Devens
Red Cross
Board to Meet Over Usual Time Per Heit Pry
The ration board will convene at the usual time to discuss ongoing supply issues and related administrative details involving Chatman versus A. Se. Analysts note expected agenda items include review of allotments and distribution procedures.
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Chatman
A. Seanes
Busy town clubs host bi monthly programs and annual outing
The town’s active clubs plan bi monthly suppers and activities. The next meeting features the annual outing at Lion Austin D MacRae’s home withLion MacRae as chairman and Leon Monee assisting. The rear of the house at 8th Mo Street hosts the 7 o’clock event with invited clubs and a potential second outing planned later. Ladies night is also scheduled for September.
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Lion Austin D
MacRae
Playgrounds Enter Fourth Week in Concord
The fourth week of the summer playground program continues in Concord with classes for all children aged six to twelve. Attendance remains steady as organizers offer varied activities and monitor safety at the community site.
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Ooh
William Morse
Middle Street
N. H
Esex Pomona Grange
Sim-Nell Lodge
Grange
Ae College
Ae Wih
Tly
Pete Pos
John Shedden
R.A. Derby
State Guard
Cpl. Whipple
Ins
Pacific
the - Central
Bedford
Carl Hudson
Helen Fitzgerald
Makela
Eee
Momgitenat CO
Ammrmas. NC
Maynard
Mass
Federal Deposit Insurants Corporation
Thomas Taylor & Sos
Houghton Street
Hick Rewall
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