Who's News This Week Features Marines’ Reserve Director
Streeter, new Marine reserves director and airplane pilot since 1940, is profiled alongside others in Who's News This Week. The piece notes her career, age, and roles in the military and civic circles, including a defense council committee and connections to the United States attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeter
New Marinermen
Montezuma
Tripoli
126Th Squadron
Army Air Fortés
New Jér
Defense Council
Thomas W. Jr
Thomas Wiselaw
Concord Briefs Highlight Local Club Events and Activities
Concord notices list a whist party at Odd Fellows hall and garden club attendance at the Boston Flower Show. Confraternity meetings, Scout activities, and Red Cross sewing sessions are noted along with nursing aides, birthday milestones, and upcoming sugar ration details.
Concord Woman's Club Meets With Audubon Speaker
Concord Woman's Club gathered Monday afternoon in the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church. Mrs. Robert Walker, president, hosted as guest speaker Urethe B. Fletcher of the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Woman’s Club
First Parish Unitarian Church
Robert Walker
Urethe B. Fletcher
Massachusetts “Audubon Society
Maynard Marriage of Santo John Matseo and Reels Amy
A formal notice announces the marriage of Santo John Matseo and Amy Reels on an unspecified date. The couple is listed in a society note highlighting their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Santo John’Matseo and
Reels
Amy
Rotary Club Meeting at Colonial Inn in Concord
The Concord Rotary Club met at the Colonial Inn with President Floyd Verrill presiding. Adjutant Wreford J. Devoto of the Salvation Army spoke on An Army of Peace In Times of War, with Envoy William A. Nicol in attendance. Gordon Ogilvie announced March plans and introduced the speaker.
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Concord
Concord Rotary Club
Colonial Inn
Floyd Verrill
Wreford J. Devoto
Salvation Army
William A. Nicol
West Concord
Gordon Ogilvie
Washington
John E. Wallace
Congregational Church
Wallace
Defense Corps Activities Observed in Concord and Westford
Concord and Westford M W D C units met at Westford Town Hall on Tuesday evening March 2. Lieut Abbott commanded the Westford training and a calisthenics class and drill followed. Lt Althea Trahan and Pvt Marion Riley attend Firefighting School in Lynn to educate Concord members. Next drill at Concord Armory on Wednesday March 10 with monthly inspection. Major Standley to attend the Staff meeting at Veterans' Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Westford
M. Iw
Macone A
Marie McPhillips
Methuen H
Concord Company
Company Hdq
Veterans’ Bldg
Standley
Whist Party Awards Listed at Monument Hall
The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary held a whist party at Monument Hall with winners including Mrs John Cullinane Concord Mrs M Boyce Mrs Delia Murphy Mrs E McLeod of Lincoln and Mrs James Mara Michael Finigan Catherine Hagerty of Concord Consolation prize went to Mrs Bridie Murphy of Lincoln Miss Mary Flanagan won the St Patrick's Day Special cake Mrs Alfréd Beaudoin won the door prize defense stamps Committee members in charge included Mrs Helga Hanley Mrs Annie Hartnett Mrs Mary Kleuber Mrs Mary Lawton and Mrs Mary Ryan
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Concord
Birthday Party for West Concord Boy Mark Melisi
West Concord celebrates Donald Joseph Melisi’s fifth birthday at home on March 8, hosted by his mother Lt. Samuel Melisi. Guests include four year old twins Billy and Jack Hutchinson and Jackie and Sandra Hagerty, with games and refreshments following a cake. Capt Hutchinson and Lt Hagerty attend.
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West Concord
Donald Joseph Melisi
Samuel Melisi
Prairie St
Melisi
Concord Company
Billy
Jack
John A. Hutchinson
Jackie
Sandra
John W. Hagerty, Jr
Meliss
Capt
Hutchinson
Hagerty
Melisti
Emerson's Over Soul concert at the Robinson home
A social event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson features the Emerson group performing in a Sunday evening gathering. The scene highlights the group's noted Over Soul style and a welcoming, intimate setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Pie Emerson
Mrs. Robinson
Piacere Sundey ‘Gvening
Mmierson
Concord High to field seven baseball candidates
Coach Al Robinson called a meeting to announce that the first seven baseball candidates for Concord High School’s team are open for competition. Most of last year’s squad has left school, Capt. Jim Ryan may join the Army next week leaving no experienced pitchers, and infield and outfield positions are available for last year’s J V players and newcomers.
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Peter
John “Castor
Joan Dunne
Peter “Fraberg
William Seaburg
Arthur Dempsey
Fred Giusti
Joe Davis
Otto
Freirich
Benjamin Gangloff
Charles Hopkins
Leo Duggan
Richard Crowe
Joe Dee
Joe Car~ro
Bucky MacFarland
Joe O'Grady Wallace Peterson
Willis Pearson
Jimmy Dee
George Denisiewich
John Giles
Bob Cull
Requiem Mass for Mrs. Sarah Barker at St Bernard’s church
Rev Walter A Quinlan presided at a high Mass for Mrs Sarah J Barker 67 of il road who died March 2 at Concord Ireland native and 50 years resident in Concord leaves son daughter and grandson close friends attended the service at St Bernard’s parish church on Thursday morning
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Confraternity of the Holy Rosary
St Bridget's Parish
William G. “Ryan
Mark Sullivan
Concord
Walter A. Quinlan
Sarah J
Monzahan) Barker
Il Road
Ts. Barker
Ireland
Births at Emerson Hospital Concord Reported
The Concord Emerson Hospital records multiple births. Families include Mansfield and Loring households in West Concord, Weed in Carlisle, Spinney of East Acton, Montague of West Concord, Harding of Concord, Duggan of South Acton, McHugh of Lexington ties, Perry of West Concord, and Tofferi in Concord, with newborns named Thomas Nolan Richard Alden Kathleen Donald Everett James Jr Janice Marie among others. Lt. Roger Weed serves on naval duty abroad.
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
John James Mansfield
Bedford St
Thomas Nolan
Mansfield
Mary ©. Nolan
Brookline
Norman A. Loring
Studley Ct
West Concord
Richard Alden
Loring Ig
Sylvia Barbara Or
Kathleen
Spiffney
Mary Frances Ward
South Acton
Egbert Trask Montague
Old Marlboro Rd
Donald Everett
Montague
Dorothy Richardson
Pichard
Albert R. Harding
Thoreau Ct
James Lee Duggan
School St
James Jr
United Nations Leaders Move in Promotional Roles
The article notes Mme. vang serving as director-general of the women’s Department of the New Life Movement and as secretary-general of the Chinese Commission on Aeronautical Affairs, reflecting cross career roles in promoting social reforms and aviation priorities.
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Mamic Ag
Mme. Vang
Omen
New Life Movement
Chinese Commission On Aeronautical Affairs
Funeral for Joseph W. Desmond Died at 49
Joseph W. Desmond of Maynard died Tuesday at St John s hospital Lowell age 49 A funeral mass was held at St Bridget s Church followed by burial in St Bridget s Cemetery He was born in Blackstone Mass and lived in Maynard since childhood Survived by sister Mrs Thomas Tierney and brother Cornelius both of Maynard
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Maynard
Joseph W. Desmond
St. John’s Hospital
Lowell
Fowler
St. Bridget’s Church
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Mr Desmond
Blackstone
Mass
Thomas Tierney
Cornelius
Old Concord DAR Chapter Meets for March Session
The Old Concord Chapter DA.R. held its Saturday meeting at Dr John W. Boynton's home with Mrs Allan Brooks presiding. Miss Anne Spencer, guest and Good Citizen from Concord, will attend the Marca Conference in Boston. The chapter received ancient deeds, tracing back to the late Mrs Sarah J. Brown. Katherine State committee chair presented a talk on Indians noting 365000 in the U S excluding Alaska, with the Navajo and Sioux among the largest tribes. She highlighted their wartime service and weaving articles were shown.
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Concord
Old Concord
John W. Boynton
Allan Brooks
Anne Spencer
Marca
Boston
Sarah J. Brown
Abram English
Katherine
State Committee
United States
Alaska
Selectmen Name Officers and Appointments for Year
Concord board of selectmen organized for the coming year with William A. Butrick as chairman and Ivan D. Servais as clerk. Hubert M. Wardwell, newly elected to a third term, remains the third member. appointments include Joseph M. M. Appleby registrar of voters for three years, Bernard W. McGrath forests committee member for three years, and Joseph Dee burial agent for one year.
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Concord
Concord Board of Selectmen
William A. Buttrick
Ivan D. Servais
Hubert M. Wardwell
Els
Joseph M. M. Appleby
Bernard W.mcgrath
Joseph Dee
Tribute for Percy Foss longtime Concord letter carrier
Funeral services were held last Friday after noon for Percy R. Foss 68 of Bedfond Road a longtime Concord post office letter carrier who died March 3 Rev Edward P Daniels of the First Parish Unitarian Church officiated at the service at his home Burial followed at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Members of numerous clubs Foss belonged to and Concord post office representatives attended The flag at the Concord post office was flown at half staff in his honor.
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Concord
Percy R. Foss
Bedfond
Etter
Concord Post Office
Edward P. Daniels
First Parish Unitarian Church
Sleepy Hollow
Foss
Nurse Aides Graduate at Emerson Hospital
The Nurse's Aide class at Emerson Hospital will graduate on Monday March 15 at the Nurse's Home. The ceremony lists Mrs Henry Seton Mrs Lawrence Lunt Mrs Raymond Emerson Mrs Charles Russell Peck Mrs Andrew Dawson Mrs Burleigh Pratt Miss Erma King Mrs Paul Ceresole and Mrs Hamond Billings. The committee notes wartime need for more trained nurses and hints at possible evening classes limited to six. inquiries should reach Mrs Henry Keyes promptly. A daytime program is planned for spring with a future date to be announced.
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Concord
Emerson Pital
Henry Seton
Lawrence “Lunt
Raymond Emerson
Charles Russell Peck
Andrew Dawson
Burleigh Pratt
Erma King
Paul Ceresole
Hamond Billings
Henry Keyes
Mrs Catherine McNamara dies. funeral in Lexington
Sympathy extends to Mrs Francis C on 8 Damon Street for the death of her mother Mrs Catherine E Lynch McNamara who died Sunday. A solemn high mass of requiem was held Tuesday at St Bridgit's Church Lexington. Burial followed in St Bernard's Cemetery Concord.
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Catherine *McNamara
West
Concord
Francis C
Damon Street
Catherine E. (Lynch) McNamara
St Bridgit’s Church
Lexington
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Concord Academy to stage three one act plays
The Concord Academy will present three one act plays on Saturday afternoon March 18 at 2 30 in the school gym. The plays Trifles The Happy Journey and Overtones replace a three act play this year. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Concord
Concord Acaden
Schoo Gymnasium
The
Red Cross
Ida W. Page Laid To Rest In Maynard Family Cemetery
The body of Ida W. Page, 57, born in Maynard, was brought from Los Angeles for burial in Maynardwood Cemetery. Accompanied by sisters Mrs James Haire and Mrs Haire, her funeral was handled by Fowler Funeral Home.
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Maynard
Ida W. Page
Los Angeles
Calif
Orn Wood Cemetery
Wilcomb
James Haire
Haire
Fowler Funeral Home
Concord Town Approves 555930 Budget In 1943 Meeting
The 1943 Concord town meeting at the State Armory approved a $555,930 budget with 14 articles and a calm session lasting until 9:50 p.m. Moderator Marvin Taylor headed as voters backed finance committee recommendations. West Concord named Kenneth J. Duna Square in memory of a local WWII casualty.
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Concord
State Armory
Marvin ©. Taylor
Russell W. Wheeler
Plainfield
Concord Finance Committee
G. Edward Megin
Romeo DiCicco
Henry M
Finance Committee
Board of Assessors
Alga
Municipal Light Board
Brook Road
Kenneth J. Duna
West Concord
Guadalcanal
West Gonword
Young Dunn
Library
Mittee
Meson
Cord
Artiat
Concord debutante Mim MacRae weds plans in Coffeyville
The Concord girl Mim MacRae, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rue D MacRae of 84 Monument, attended a pre nuptial party at her home last Tuesday with about 40 guests. Mrs Gilbert G Lawrence of Monument Street acted as matron of honor. MacRae left Concord for Coffeyville to wed Lt Frank J Googins, a former Concord resident, and the party planned to meet them there with Lt Stanley, an instructor in the U S Army Air Corps.
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Concord
Gene F. Machaay
Rue D. MacRae
Monument
Ben
Mim MacRae
Ford
Coffeyville
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St. John’s Academy
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Charles Winthrop Copp
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