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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
11
Fragmentary report mentions Corin Virginia Viaille, Mrs. James Volkmann, and the Old P T A meeting at Dumbarton Oaks. Weather, Sudbury sportsmen club planning spring events, Concord high school baseball opening in 1945. Patriot's Day events and Lex rivalry teased for April 19.
The document states an appropriation of $7,040 for removal of a balance used for new equipment. It notes a $7,000 amount and mentions a $6,000 pel cost for snow loader and other equipment. The stated total aligns with the funds allocated by the finance department.
The next drill meeting of Tenth company, Ee Motor Corps, is set for Tuesday evening March 20 at 8 oclock at the state armory with Dorothy Matone in charge. Members recently attended the Fourth Company inspection. The Concord Board of Firemen’s Relief plans an April 2 supper at Co- in, and discussions include a penny sale for Easter Monday to aid the relief fund. A King of Kings motion picture will screen May 8 at Monument hall.
The State Guard weekly drill is at 8 p.m. The rifle team prepares for the annual regimental shoot to be held in Boston later this month. The Concord Red Cross appeal targets 38000 with canvassing ongoing and the first report of the 1945 drive due soon.
The Concord Rotary Club held its regular Thursday noon meeting at the Trinity dining hall. President Albert M. Coffey presided with Thomas L. Sanborn in charge of the luncheon. Guest speaker William Kussin, a Concord merchant, spoke on observations of an architect in the land context.
A Concord man married in Las Vegas Nevada with the ceremony attended by family members. The groom, a U.S. Army veteran, and the bride’s sister Mrs. Robino were noted, with mentions of military service and ties to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Nine members of the Concord high school senior class were elected to the National Honor Society for attributes of leadership character service and scholarship. Named are Richard Sons Mildred Burke Kathleen Dee Nancy Dye David Flavin Paul Friedrich Ruth Gallagher Howard Hawkes and Alice Morse.
Services were held Monday for Henry Bl 63 a well known New York farmer who died Friday at his home A high mass of requiem was sung at St Bridget s Church Committals followed The obituary notes Mr Ne ville a lifelong Lincoln resident and widowed Delia M Molloy and two sisters survive him
Concord High School's baseball nine plans a ten game Middlesex League schedule with home and away series. The Patriot's Day clash against local foe Leoat Concord will highlight the town celebration. George H. Curtis returns for a second year as coach and faculty adviser.
The engagement is announced for Miss Leary and her fiancé Mr Parke a World War II veteran employed at the State House Boston Tax Department for three years. The couple will reside in Concord.
Committal services for Mrs. Martha Wilmore Tur tle of Wellesley and late of Concord were conducted in Lexington after her recent death in Wellesley.
Waltham high edges toward spring with a busy schedule led by coach Wendell P. Ray. Indoor work continues in Middlesex cage as crews prepare across three sport teams under a 30 year local leadership. April 11 marks a key baseball matchup against a perennial rival with last year’s rein halted by weather.
A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Joseph’s in Lincoln for Mrs. Gracé M. Douzette Rasmussen wife of Robert F. Rasmussen who died Wednesday at home. Burial followed in Waltham with seven daughters two brothers and one sister surviving.
Veterans council announces a Patriot's Day event in Concord highlighting the 170th anniversary of the Battle at the North Bridge. A memorial program is planned with activities and contributions in support of the observance.
In West Concord a Red Cross home nursing class awarded certificates to students including Miss Muriel DeNeill Miss Ida Dow Mrs Esther Dow and Miss Delina Dow. Instructor was Mrs Delina Dow and Miss Dow was among the graduates.
Franz Burgstaller age 73, a former manager of a large column in Newburyport, died after services at the West Roxbury Congregational Church. He was father of Carl W. Burgstaller of Concord and husband to his widow. He leaves a son, a daughter, and a widow.
Concords Fourth Company MSG held its annual combined federal and state inspection at the State Armory amid a large crowd and military dignitaries. Capt Ernest M Grant and Lieut Col Harold Fransworth conducted thorough personal inspections of lockers rooms records and facilities. Officers praised the unit’s discipline operations and the Massachusetts Women’s Corps aided with refreshments as Capt Pratt lauded the company as among the finest he had seen.
The funeral for Arthur Hy Nealey formerly of Fairhaven Road Concord who died in Arlington was a high mass of requiem at St Agnes church. Burial followed at Arlington. Mr Nealey was a native of the town and a former station master. He leaves sons Ronald of Acton Herbert of Somerville and a sister Mrs Roger Pingalls Lexington.
The Cord Grange P. of H. schedules its next meeting for Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming events are discussed.
A fragmentary notice mentions Concore-ayaninee and the Sonpand Chapter raising funds for a war relief effort. It notes a 74 percent collection, with references to contributors and locations such as Concord and Boxboro. The text implies future benefit performances to boost the campaign.
Funeral for Nellie Crosby 62 wife of Harvey Crosby will be held at Trinitarian Concord. Crosby died last night at Sandy Pondroad Farm, leaving husband and family to mourn.
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