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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
1
The article profiles Commander Ellsberg, a U.S. naval officer and prolific writer born in Hartford in 1906. It notes his engineering prowess, education at Yale and Annapolis, and a career bridging military service and literary achievement with best selling works and magazine pieces.
The Concord Rea Cross Chapter schedules its annual swimming and life saving classes at Lake Walden from June 28 to July 29. A lecture by Andrew J. Casner under the Defend Allies auspices shifts to June 17 in Mississippian context. Community notices span church events, dinners, and memorials across Framingham and Concord venues with local clubs and auxiliaries noting gatherings and tributes.
Saturday the Church will conduct a food sale at Miss Houghton’s on Main Street at 7 o clock.
The Sunday school at West Cor Cord Union Church plans its annual picnic at Arrow Head Lake this Saturday afternoon in private cars.
Captain Richard McCarthy pitched as Harvey Wheeler’s squad from West Concord secured a 15 to 0 win against Maynard at Maynard's diamond. On Monday June 2, the team lost 9 to 5 in an extra inning decision to Lincoln Junior High at Lincoln's field.
Mrs Elizabeth Dwyer of Goncord Grange travels to Ac ton on Tuesday night to fill chair at the masters meeting. On Friday Mrs Marion Clark the lecturer will go to Pepperell to fill a similar capacity.
The Confraternity at St Bernard's parish will conduct a penny sale at Monument Lane next Monday evening. June 16. The event aims to raise funds and support parish activities. Local residents are invited to attend and participate.
Dr and Mrs Norman C Spencer of Lowell Road returned home last Thursday after visiting their son Lieutenant Spencer and family in Pasadena California. He will soon be transferred to Alaska for two years where he serves in the U S Army Air Corps.
Mrs Marlin Diskin of Fairhaven road shows rapid improvement after suffering a broken wrist and other injuries from a fall at her home recently.
Mr and Mrs George Clahane of Lincoln formerly Concord welcomed a son Peter Edward born May 23 at Emerson Hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Clahane family with the parents residing in Lincoln and previously in Concord.
Mrs Paul Taylor of 48 Walden Street announces the birth of a daughter at Emerson Hospital on May 29. Mr Taylor was the origin of an automobile fatality recently.
State game warden Henry Parlee of Waltham aided the club officials in stocking Concord waters with several hundred trout. All stocked fish were well over the legal length and the program continued into the morning hours.
Miss Annie Emerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Emerson Estabrook road and Charlotte Hutchins daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Hutchins Monument street were graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania.
Concord high school students will receive diplomas at a June 18 evening ceremony on Byere Street. Chairman Hare Tompkins will award the diplomas and Northeastern University president Dr. Cartill Bll will be the guest speaker. Invocation by Rev. Wilfrid H. Bunker and benediction by Rev. Ernest A. Ford.
The wedding of Miss Catherine R. Burke to Lieutenant John T. Algeo took place at Sts. Bernard's church West Newton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John J. Crane with a nuptial mass. Burke’s father gave the bride away and Lt. Algeo’s best man was his cousin. Ushers were officers from the 182nd Infantry Camp Edwards.
Mrs Mary Gallagher widow of James Hudson dies in Concord after ten years residence. Funeral from daughter Margaret Barretts home 2 Thoreau Street Concord Wednesday at 9 am requiem mass at St Bernard's Church. Burial in St Michaels cemetery Hudson. Survived by daughter Mrs Barrett of Concord and son Frank Gallagher of Marlboro and sister Mrs Michae E McNiff of Hudson.
C Ly Ward Jr wins the Fenn School boys golf title at Monument street in Concord. Semi final results show Ward beat Malcolm Richards of Lexington 6 2 6 0 and John Zahner of Groton 6 1 6 1 in the final Ward is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Ward of 16 Monument street.
Concord reports John K. Stanton was elected captain of the team after leading as starting pitcher and strong out fielder last week.
The wedding joined Rut Nasaikes Tatetiee and John Arthur with friends and family in Concord. The ceremony was officiated by the pastor at evening hour with several hockey players participating. The groom's mother and a friend from Melrose attended from Maywood for the event. The couple plans Lakehead, Raoni tana, where Mr Heyliger is employed as a summer gatekeeper, as their residence since he coaches hockey at the University of Illinois. He is a Concord high school and Lawrence Academy graduate and also attended Unity University of Michigan.
In Weston on Monday at four o clock at First Parish church Miss Margaret Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin B Weston and Edward Mot ley son of Mr and Mrs Ed gard Mot ley of Concord were married. The Rev Miles Hanson officiated with Palfrey Perkins assisting. The maid of honor was Miss Charlotte Hutch ing of Concord and Mot ley served as best man with ten ushers including Herbert J Mot ley of Concord.
Concord district court heard evidence on the May 12 Westvale crash that killed two Maynard girls. John J. Gudzinowicz 19 of 2 Main Street Maynard was held for the grand jury on a man slaughter charge with bail $1 000 and $600 for driving so as to endanger. Two Maynard motorcycle drivers Edmunds Marriano and Harold Hatch were sent to the Superior Court with bail set at 500.
In Concord Country Club women golfers begin a tourney on Wednesday with pairings listed for first division matches. Mrs Abbott meets Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Gleason plays Mrs Faversham, while medalists Mrs Buell and Mrs Faversham hold 80 and 90 scores. Second division features Mrs Be Ww Snelling versus Mrs Henderson and other early round pairings.
Funeral services for the late Herbert Ames were conducted at the residence of his brother Carey Landham in Sudbury with attendees and local family in mourning.
Maynard Lodge of Elks hosts annual Flag Day program in Chor auditorium Thursday 8 o'clock. Public invited. Featured are American Legion post presentation by Frank J. DeMars, invocations, songs by high school orchestra, and Flag Day oration by Solin H. Walsh. The History of the Flag by John A. Driscoll with Benediction by Rev. Fulton, and The Star Spangled Banner to close.
A Maynard feature highlights a social event for the 26th Division Military Police at Camp Edwards. A cake baked by local resident Nicky Rudsiak, a Maynard High School graduate, was prepared in the bakery department of United Cooperative. The effort occurred under the Selective Service Act.
Mrs Minnie Decoster spent last week with relatives and funeral services for Ken Wetherbee were held at her home last Wednesday with Arthur Wilde officiating. Prof Carl Hoar of Williamstown visited his parents. Dr Paul Gates moved to a new home on Central Street. Hattie Bradish of Dorchester visited at the Gates home. Barbara Littlefield attended the junior prom as guest of Geraldine Clap. Ronald Smith recovered from illness. Mr and Mrs Jean Garceau moved to the Knowlton dwelling on Central Street. Thomas Keen returned from Medford to visit his grandmother. Mary Whitcomb graduates from Simmons College. Mr and Mrs Dusing occupied the William Costello apartment on Central Street.
Former town accountant Mrs John G Woods visits her son Kenneth and daughter in law on Boston Post Road. Reading Club meets at Mrs De V Lavigne’s Lake Boone home. Frederick WG Clark serves on Cambridge Court House jury. Ladies Aid Society holds a church lawn food sale. Boy Scouts Carnival set for June 14 with amusements and refreshments. Albert EB Haynes from the Center leads square dances at New Ocean House Swampscott today.
Dokia Byrne son of Mr and Mrs Edward Byrne of Harwich port graduates from Holy Cross College. Parents were longtime residents of Pesioos nine attend ion exe.
Concord area graduates led the eight member class at Fenn School's hundredth annual commencement. Special guest Alien French of Nashawtuc joined as speaker while Wendell Morse III presided, praising diplomas awarded to a group including Roger C Fenn Bolton, Andrew son refugee from Boelands, and Peter Siuanon from England.
CHS Superintendent H Paul Larrabee announced staff shifts across sports. Bernard D B Megin named head football coach succeeding Al Cook while Hawkes departs for military service. Megin also substitutes in other roles as the program adds basketball and track and tennis duties. Frank J Goofins remains athletics manager under new principal J Clifford Geer.
Concord high school veterans infielder Jackie Flavin was elected captain for the upcoming season. The junior, a regular player for two years, spans third, short, or second and bats left handed. He follows James Conlon as captain of the team.
Co H and Track Team from Concord, under coach Bernie Megin, travelled to Amherst last Wednesday afternoon and won Class B relay events. They captured three relay races setting records in the 440 yard dash and the sprint medley, with Ceris Merton-Sanborn among the standout performers.
Maynard Charles Shattuck died Thursday at his home at age of years. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Gladys B Jenkins of North Abington. He was past noble grand of Beacon Lodge I.O.O.F Pepperell and affiliated with Mizpah Rebekah lodge of Maynard and past master of Maynard Grange. Funeral held Saturday with Rev. Herbert F. Fulton officiating. Burial at Pepperell family lot with Odd Fellows committal service at the grave.
An open weekend event at Concord Club featured a mix of performances and social recreation. Local attendees reported a lively atmosphere as patrons enjoyed music and exploration of club activities.
Mr Cyril Woot and Mrs Town hosted guests with Rev Lynne Towns end. Thomas Townsend of the Springfield Daily News spent the weekend with his parents. Peggy Fraser of Acton Center entertained friends recently. A DeMoley dance at the Reading Country Club was attended by locals.
A fragmented quotation questions whether we should trust our own wit in the face of Sean and a looming doubt. The line hints at caution in judgment and the peril of overconfidence.
A Maynard-Migs Devitt daughter Mrs ville wedding to Walter J mer resident of Magna took place June 7 at nuptial mass. The ceremony occurred at Briel's church in Jersey by Rev.
Brief obituary item notes funeral details for John Matti and relatives with neighbors and flowers mentioned, providing a sparse record of the service.
Fragmented report cites a ceremony or statement about occupation and political aims. It mentions Vichy France seeking food and war production gains, plus references to a retired captain and harsh conditions in camps. Context remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
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