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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
18
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Second Lieutenant Robert J. Macone son of Mr and Mrs N R Macone of Concord Massachusetts completed more than 200 hours as a pilot with a Fifth Air Force Troop Carrier unit. He joined the Army in 1942 and earned his wings at Brooks Army Field Texas before departing for overseas duty in September 1944. He has helped transport men supplies and equipment to battle fronts and aided in evacuating the sick and wounded.
The Bedford Grange session discussed sewerage and recreation facilities as key town needs. A peddler’s parade supported the event and educational refreshments were provided by Mrs. William Bell and committee. A rehearsal by the green team preceded plans for the March 26 meeting with first and second degree expected.
United States Census Bureau figures show 1940 data indicating telephone service reached New England farms comparable to urban areas. New England Telephone and Telegraph notes farm service rose since 1940 though war delays slow rural line extensions. company forecasts rapid growth postwar with continued line expansion and improved construction methods to balance service quality and cost.
Hadley family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and support following the recent death. The message extends appreciation to those who offered condolences, meals, and assistance during the difficult time.
Concord Council of K of C held a zerp meeting at Monument Hall to plan a Communion Breakfast on Sunday April 22. J Diskin announced the guest speaker will be Dr. David Goldstein of Boston. The committee, led by Thomas J. Birke, will finalize the speaking program and Friday night locals hosted servicemen at the state council headquarters.
A brief business and social meeting was hosted by Mrs Englehardt Jr. Present were Mrs Thomas Johnston and Mrs George E. Eastman among others. The note lists members including Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Maryairs with the next meeting scheduled.
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The Sudbury community gathered for the funeral of Mrs Fras W Hadley aged 97, survivor of eight children. Her husband Harvey H Ordway and relatives attended alongside many in service from four grandchildren and a grandniece. Hadley and her husband wed in 1877 in Lancaster before moving to Sudbury. Services were at her Sudbury church, close to her home, with many floral tributes.
Concord Miss Edna D Price superintendent reports February totals: surgical 36 medical 19 obstetrical 18 treatments 83 deaths 4 operations 4 X rays 96 age. In hospital February 28 1945 40. Day highest 4 smallest 23 discharged 103 daily average 32.7 compared to 35.2 in February 1944. Pfc Richard Paug of South Road listed as wounded from Sebring Florida.
Mrs Lauretta Hadley of Concord Road Sudbury died last Thursday at age 97. She and husband Frank H Hadley recently marked 67 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster she lived in Sudbury 60 years and belonged to the Sudbury Woman's Club and Unitarian church women groups. Survived by husband four daughters two sons and 12 grandchildren. Funeral service held Sunday March 11 at the Unitarian Church with Fowler Funeral Service at Eastwood Cemetery Lancaster.
Robert J. Lester third mate of the U S Merchant Marine has returned from a voyage to English and Belgian ports and is on a short shore leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester. In Antwerp he bought wooden shoes for his niece Judith Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Willis E. Lester. Judy now clacks about the house like a Dutch girl.
Miss Deay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Osborne Day of New Haven and Concord, becomes engaged to a naval reserve officer, son of Mr and Mrs Newell Garfield of 17 Lexington Road Concord. Deay is educated at Oldfields School and Yale University and is now pursuing advanced training in Miami Florida.
Concord St Bernard CYO teams split a doubleheader with Immaculate peers. The Concord senior team lost 34 21 while the Concord juniors won 15 13. The squad has lost players Wally Venti and Jim My Dee who have entered the service. Next Sunday the Concord teams expect to have home games. Mrs Philip W Vanderhoof of Mill Road West Concord is showing several of her illustrated works for the Maynard Garden club.
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