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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR reads like a union themed note amid penitential imagery. Key names, dates, and places are unclear, but the snippet hints at a religious or civic proceeding connected to collective labor or service.
Lieutenant Robert J Macone son of Mr and Mrs N R Macone of Concord has logged over 200 hours as pilot with a Fifth Air Force Troop Carrier unit and earned wings at Brooks Army Field San Antonio Texas He entered service in January 1942 and served in the Southwest Pacific transporting front lines and evacuating wounded from the Philippine area
At Bedford Grange the roll call elicits members opinions on Bedford’s needs with two recurring issues noted: a stronger water system and better street upkeep. A Pettder’s parade was conducted and refreshments were served by Mrs. William Bell and committee. The next meeting on March 26 will grant first and second degrees while plans for war bonds and stamps continue.
The report notes that 1940 census figures show nearly half of New England farms lack telephone service, with urban levels. growth since 1940 is hindered by war restrictions, yet Bell System aims to extend lines and equipment to reach outlying farms. It stresses reliability and quality over short-term economy while continuing wartimeConstruction efforts in New England to serve farmers and communities.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to neighbors for their kindness and sympathy. It mentions Pesak, H. Hadley, and their family as over time recipients of neighborly support.
Concord council K of C held a regior meeting at Monument Hall on Monday night to plan the Communion Breakfast on Sunday April 22. Deputy grand ae Thomas Birke presided as guest speaker De David Goldstein of Boston was announced as the guest orator with more speakers to be arranged. A group traveled to Boston Friday to act as hosts for servicemen returning home at the state council headquarters.
An event is planned for March 20 at the home of Mrs Char Cole on Davis Road with details incomplete in the surviving text. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.
The mother of eight, survived by seven grandchildren, had four sons in service along with three grand nephews and a grand niece serving. Mr and Mrs Hadley married June 15 1877 by Rev John F Lotke in Lancaster and later moved to Sudbury. Services were held at the Sudbury church near her home and the church was filled to capacity with friends and neighbors. Many floral tributes were sent.
Concord seniors fall 34 to 21 while juniors win 15 to 13 in a doubleheader. The Concord teams lose players Wally Venti and Jim My Dee who have entered the service. Home games are set for next Sunday.
Concord Miss Ednar Price reports February totals: surgical 36, medical 19, obstetrical 18, infants born 18, treated gut patients 47 with 6 accidents and 2 auto cases, 4 others. X rays 46, in hospital 40, in bed 25. Daily average February 1945 32.7 vs February 1944 35.2. Richard Lamorgang of South Road home on furlough from Seabreeze Florida.
Lauretta Hadley of Concord Road Sudbury died last Thursday at age 97. She and Frank H. Hadley recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Born in Lancaster she lived in Sudbury 60 years. Survived by husband daughters Benje Ely Nashua Daley Waltham son Lawrence Lebanon Maine Rodney Sudbury twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday March 11 at the Unitarian Church with Fowler Funeral Service Eastwood Cemetery Lancaster.
Robert J. Lester third mate US Merchant Marine has just returned from trips to English and Belgian ports and is enjoying a short shore leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Lester at 29 Arthur Street. In Antwerp he bought hand carved wooden shoes for his two year old niece Judith Ann daughter of Pic and Mrs Willis I Lester US Marine Corps now in the South Pacific. Judy goes clackety clack around the house like a little Dutch girl.
A Concord notice announces the engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Newell Garfield of 17 read Concord to Miss Day a graduate of Oldfields School and Connecticut College. Ensign Garfield Yale University and now pursuing advanced training at Miami Pla.
The Young Women’s Study Group met Wednesday night at Mrs. Charlese hart Jr’s Otis home. Members present included Mrs. Thomas Johnston.
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