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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
6
May 11 1942 letter describes the author’s location on a tropical island with a mining site nearby. He mentions conversations with Joe Testa and expresses thanks to Kiyanie, local businessmen, and others. The text details a valley setting with banana trees tea growth and native flora surrounding a small mining establishment.
John Shade Franklin chaplain of the 2nd Battalion Force writes of meals and flora in a distant posting. He lists fruits such as Anona, Corocan and Pomme de Cy and describes birds, bats and a flying fox. He notes avocados guavas coconuts papayas mangoes and cassava and mentions cool sea breezes and deer venison as local fare. He closes with confidence in the unit’s equipment and spirits.
Peter Bulkeley Junior High completed an intramural baseball tournament among four rooms to solve transport issues. The play ended in a tie for first between Rooms 8 and 18, leading to a playoff on Monday. Room 6 won with a score of 10. Room 3 placed third with three wins, four losses. Room 17 finished last with one win and six losses. About 50 boys participated, playing nearly every day, and show enthusiasm and benefit from the program.
Harriet Tayor Wethervell Street learns her son Robert B Taylor, a sergeant, has been placed on the missing in action list after the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The Adjutant General awaits confirmation of prisoners or surrender names from Gen Eva. Taylor and his brother Charles P Taylor were the first Acton boys in active engagement with the enemy.
Bondeleyitch 82 of Sater Street South Acton died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday. He worked many years in the card room at the Assabet Mills and ran a dairy farm at home. He leaves a wife Mary and children Stanley Barney and daughter Mrs Mary Killds. A Maynard high service for him took place at St Cassirs with burial at StBridgets.
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona saw tourist numbers plummet due to ongoing hostilities. January visitation fell sharply to a fraction of last year’s level, mirroring the broader wartime travel decline.
Mrs Richard Burches reminds families to register by June 12 to arrange transportation for children. Mrs Sampel Goodhue will lead day beginners with aides including Mrs Howard Emmons and Mrs Claude R Poole assisting. Funeral services for Daniel J Haley, 64, former Concord resident, held at St Jerome’s.
Registration of all bicycles is required under a 1941 measure issued by the town. Violations carry a $1 fine and possible license suspension. A 25 cent registration fee buys a green metal tag issued to the bicycle owner with Maynard noted in white. Tags described as about 127 in number.
Obituary fragment notes Forickile aged 6 died after a period of absence from home. Survivors include his wife and several relatives. Service scheduled for Saturday at 2 o clock with Rev George Keating. burial at Brookside cemetery, Stow.
Sudbury residents receive brief updates on local road improvements along the West Boston Road and Forsé Pond Road projects supervised by Supt Hawes. School and library efforts are highlighted with the Found Themeetie Treedon Club and Goodnow Public Library aiding residents in learning about victory gardens and planting methods. Seminary sermons, civic events, and alumni meetings are mentioned, including a Massapeatet pastor preaching at the high school and Groton School Chapel wedding notices.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Concord page mentions a nod toward an imperial or regional event and mothers groups. Readable terms are insufficient to identify people, dates, or clear actions.
The Concord annual graduation will be held next Thursday evening June 18 at the state armory. Diplomas and prizes will be awarded by Harold Tompkins with District Attorney Robert Bradford of Middlesex County as guest speaker.
The notice mentions Martha MSteat and Wile Kenn registering early in January for a program linked to gas transportation shortages. It advises those seeking regional courses to arrange accommodations and hints at changes to pond access. The text reflects planning for community activities in response to fuel constraints.
Fragmentary OCR reads a birth notice mentioning Mrs Gilbert and W Kite among other unreadable details.
Delegates from Concord and adjoining areas named for the American Legion Auxiliary convention at Swampacott on June 11 12 and 13 with Miss Mary Beaven as an alternate and several residents listed by name.
Frank J Googing and Hela lead a Wells Hall ceremony honoring veterans in a Spanish American War era observance. James J Mansfi eld and Alfred Torii helped form a stirring program with the orchestra and clap concert drawing a full audience of appreciative sopho‐mores and townspeople.
The Camp Sachem council camp will host a Court of Honor to present awards and share methods and ideas with parents and scouts. District review for Star, Life and Second Class candidates is slated for the coming season. final dates and transportation details will be announced.
In a decisive matchup, Concord posted a high score, defeating their opponent 110-86 with strong momentum through the end. Alex Fagen led the team with key plays and a late stretch sealed the win.
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