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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1941

Page

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Acton-Twenty-seven Strike Touches Plant Demands

Workers at the A. company woodworking plant remain on strike as wage and union shop issues dominate negotiations. Union officials say living wage demands must be met before any settlement. plant spokesman contends the strike is not solely about a union shop.

Ath Acton Ion A. Taalompany woodWorking Toslay Woodnwork Union Aid Plant Representa Ater A. d Ld Day The Ers Freedman Ake Sev Jplant

Bedford 3 Nurse Heads to Training in New York

Ruth Johansen Cummings, a Bedford nurse from Deaconess Hospital in Boston, leaves last week for six weeks of American nursing training in King, New York. She has worked on the hospital floor for two years and is taking a vacation at her home before resuming duties.

Marion ‘Hart Hartsford Boston Donated Gas Company Florida Accouig Ruth Johansen Cummings Bedford King, N. Y Americabnes E. Deaconess Hospital Bos York

Town Meeting Reviews Costs and Sewerage Plans

A Red Progressive Club meeting at Civic Club House on Loomis Street discussed town costs and disposal of sewerage, with Charles Hume presiding and about twenty-two members present. Separately, the first aid course at the library drew Veterans group members and was offered free to interested individuals.

Kiford Civic Cub Loomiston Marci Boar Bnt Charles Hume

Ford Grange Sets Evening Meetings and Socials

The regular meeting of Ford Grange was held at the town hall on Monday evening with members including Walford Alger, Vincent McGrath, and Rita Dunivan. A Solomon Grundy party followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Waldo Alger and Miss May Powderly. A bridge and whist party will be hosted at Mrs. Leila M. Blake’s home on the evening of the 21st, inviting the public.

Ford Offord Grange Aster Salvatore Albani Pyeg Wal- Grange Solomon Grundy Vincent McGrath Rita Dunivan Waldo Alger Han May Powderly Ethel Ab Ford Py Leila M. Blake

Concord High to Field First Baseball Team This Season

Concord plans a four league schedule with opening game on April 19 Patriot's Day against Ford at Emerson Playground. Captain Jimmy Cordon leads a veteran infield and Woody Blocher, pitcher, heads a pitching staff alongside catcher Dave Carey. Newcomers include Harwood Cousins Gangloff Ryan Moscarello Lawson and Anderson vying for starting roles.

Concord Cook Emerson Playground Mayford Jimmy Cordon Wook Jack Larrabee Jackie Fievin Frannie + Horner Billy O'Neill Etem Herby Blodge Moscariello Macone

Leading Tagalongs Win Bowling Match in Tight Race

The Leading Tagalongs beat Tagelongs by three pins as Maybees hold second place in the Ladies Bowling League on March 18. Steerylakers topple Topsies. Top scorers include Anna Valente 98 and Mary Moynihan 953. High averages list Rita Bariteau, Tarda Dee, Agnes Neville. Standings show Wee Maybees and Tagalongs near top with two matches left this week.

Ebucone Tagelongs Steerylakers Anna’ Valente Mary Moynihan Ginnie Dunn Margaret Burke iMerrymakers SD Odac

Pistol League Shoot Highlights Local Scores

In the NB pistol league March 18 Patrolman J Almon Heyliger led with 278 of 300 at the ae range. Team one members Marshall Witherell Finan Foster Heyliger Lawton totaled 1067. Team two included Pittan McCarthy Nolan Lawson totaling ...".

Concord J. Almon Heyliger Ae Range Marshall J. Witherell James B. Finan, Jr John Foster Heyliger N. Lawton

Shower for Miss Ryan in Concord Event Notice

Last Wednesday evening at Mrs. Dorothy E. Diskin's home at 91 Sudbury Road a shower was held for Miss Mary A. Ryan sister of Mrs. Diskin. Guests from Boston Somerville Arlington Concord attended and presented gifts. The event anticipates an April 19 wedding for Miss Ryan and Harold G. Pener of Riverside.

Concord Dorothy E. Diskin Sudbury Road Mary A. Ryan Lowell Road Harold G. Pener Riverside Evens West Loncord Boston Somerville Arlington

Married Ten Years Quiet Anniversary At Home

Mr and Mrs James H Deaton of 411 Main Street quietly observed their 10th wedding anniversary at home. They were married in March 1950 and have resided in Sepcord for over six years.

Concord Mro James H. Deaton Main Street Sepcord

Concord Plans Patriot Day Celebration With Many Events

The Veterans Council of Concord plans a Patriot's Day program marking the 166th anniversary of the Concord bridge fight. Morning sports include the Concord High School nine against its rival at Emerson playground and a triangular track meet with Maynard and Framingham at Emerson track. A dance is set for the Veterans Building on Saturday the 18th. Adjutant W. Percy Blodgett will release full plans soon.

Concord Veterans Council of ‘Concord Concords Concord Bridge Concord High School Emerson Playground Maynard Framingham

Lee Apper Bride of Jacob Atkins in Concord Ceremony

The wedding of Miss Lee Apper daughter of Mr and Mrs Myer Wool Roxbury and Jacob Atkins son of Mr and Mrs Max Arkin 14 Main Street Concord occurred Sunday afternoon at the Caplan House Roxbury The Rev J Merriman officiated with family members present The couple plan a wedding trip to New York Washington and the South and will reside in Cambridge upon return The bride a Roxbury High School graduate and the groom a Concord High School and Boston University alumnus who captained the university baseball team.

Concord Lee Apper Myer Wool Roxbury Jacob Atkins Max Arkin Main ‘Street Caplan J. Merriman New York Washington South Cambridge Arkip Bangor Transportation Company Boston’ University

Car Crash Triggers Telegraph Pole Break and Alarm

A car driven by 21 year old Stanley H Gerow of 18 Conant Street ran out of control near noon Sunday, striking a telegraph pole and snapping it at the base. The impact caused a short circuit that activated the fire alarm. Police say Gerow fainting may have caused the loss of control. In the car were his sister Mise Doris 16, his mother Mrs Anabella Gerow 50, and friend Mrs John H Denton 57, all of 186 Commonwealth Avenue Weat Concord. All occupants were shaken and taken home for treatment. The damaged car was towed away.

Stanley H Gerow Conant Street Gerow young _Gerow Mise Doris Anabella’ Gerow John H Denton Commonwealth Avenue

Concord Peace Commission plans anti war rally in Boston

Ann H Tracy of 3 Monroe street is a member of the Peace Commission announcing an anti war rally at Symphony hall Boston Thursday night at 8 oclock. Several prominent speakers will address the audience and a large Concord delegation plans to attend.

Concord Ann H. Tracy Monroe Pleate Peace Ig An Hall Boston

Fire at Anderson Home Damages Roof and Attic

Firefighters from the Central station were called to Box 16 at 2 20 pm last Sunday for a blaze at Helmer Anderson's Lexington home. The fire, likely started by a defective chimney, spread from the attic to the roof before the 45 minute effort by firemen. Estimated damage runs about 250 dollars.

Concord Central Station Helmer’ Anderson Lexington Read

Concord Immunization Clinic Offers Free Diphtheria Shots

The Concord health department has offered free diphtheria immunizations for pre school and school children for years. The program aims to keep the disease absent and urges all parents to have their children immunized. A clinic is scheduled for Monday March 31 at Peter Bulkeley Hall and at the West location.

Concord Health Department Concord School Ig Ies Peter Bulkeley

Annual Minute Man Foresters Banquet Slated in Carlisle

The Minute Man Foresters Association announces its annual banquet to be held in Carlisle Union Hall on Thursday April 17. Fire Chief and department plan to attend.

avrnual’Minute-Man Foresters Association Carlisle Union

Concord Jurist Judge Prescott Keyes Dies Noted Bencher, 83

Judge Prescott Keyes of the Concord District Court, lifelong Concord resident and son of Judge John S. Keyes, marked his 83rd birthday while retired at home after a long, notable career on the Concord bench. He retired June 8, 1930, when Governor Bly appointed Howard A. Wilson to the bench. In recent years illness confined him to his home, ending his active public duties.

Concord Prescott Keyes Main Street Concord District Court Keyes Dent John S. Keyes P Joseph B. Bly Ays Justice Howard ‘A. Wilson Majnard Concord Court

Snows Take Lead Over K of C In Mill Dam Bowling

Secretary Walter Joy notes Snows defending champions now sit atop the Mill Dam league after a string of six straight wins. Caseys previously led all season, with Knights slipping to second as runners and other contenders include Depot Concord Oil All Stars and Lincoln. The league plans a May banquet to close the season.

Concord Walter Joy Mill Dam Snows K of C Caseys Joy Knights Ander Sons Depot Concord Oil All Stars Lincoln Mace Whitney

Concord High names Freddie Macone captain for next season

At Concord High School a meeting of varsity lettermen named Freddie Macone captain for the next season, succeeding David Carey who graduates in June. The team posted a 7 win 10 loss record this year and reached Townsend tournament consolation honors. Macone will lead a group including Bob Antognoni, Dick Witherbee, Jack Larrabee, Ed Wille, Ken Genglof, Carl Anderson, Williams, and others as Gooch Al Cook shapes the squad.

Concord Concord High School Freddie Macone David Carey Macone Gooch al Cook Cook Concord Sporting “Gircles Townsend Bob Antognoni

Concord men on Boston committee plan dinner event

A large Concord membership plans to attend a New England dinner for Anetien Pa Fat 20 at 6 80 Friday evening at the Hotel Ven.

Concord—A Concord The New England

Requiem High Mass Held in West Concord

William Bartolomeo former West Concord resident born Concord May 29 1906 died after illness three years ago. survived by wife Harriet Bartolomeo father Salvatore Bartolomeo brothers John Angelo Clarence Frank five sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services conducted from his father's home then a requiem high mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord with interment at St Bernard's cemetery.

West Concord Joseph William Bartolmeo West Conord Washington Roxbury A E. Masachusetts Boston Omeonne Harriet Watt) Bartollmeo Salvatore Bartolmeo John B Angelo Main’ Street Clarence Lynn Frank Leominster Florence A Ida M. C Brad‘ord West Concord Celia Ventura Theresa Shaughnessy Somerville Amela Mastrantuano Waltham

Veteran Coach Leads Middlesex Nine Into Spring

Veteran coach Raymond oversees Middlesex School baseball as he fields a large squad for a potential strong season. Captain Billy Barron anchors a lineup that includes Laddy Sanford, Dick Childs, Dick Lambert, Stanton, Cole, Atkins, and other promising recruits. First game is set for early April with outdoor practices hampered by heavy snowfall.

Concord Middlesex Se Ae Siac Eppibellariaee Raymond Billy Barron Chunky Weston Catghter Laddy Sanford Dick Childs Lexington Dick Lambert Stanton Cole Atkins

Concord Church and Society Notices Schedule

Concord events include the Nor wegian Sick Relief Benefit Society annual meeting at Thorpe Monument Friday evening announced by secretary Ole Olson Rev Donald Paige of the Methodist Church Gleasondale will speak at the mid week Lenten Service West Concord Union Church Tuesday at 7 30 The King's Daughters First Parish Vestry meeting Tuesday at 2 Mrs Robert Harwood and Miss Helen Moore hostesses Rev Edward Perry Daniels preaches at First Parish Sunday 11 am and speaks on Christ and danger in evening Rotary Club luncheon at Colonial Inn Thursday noon with Wardwell arranging for latest Socony pictures by St Martin and Waton Worcester district speakers

Norwegian Sick Relief Benefit Society Thorpe Ole Olson Donald Paige Methodist Church Gleasondale Concord Union Rch The King’s Daughters of the Robert Harwood Helen Moore First Edward Perry Daniele Concord Rotary Club Colonial Inn Hubert. M. Wardwell Messrs. St. Martin and Waton Worcester ‘District Socony

Engagement Notice for Marian Eleanor Currier and Raymond Blaisdell

Mrs. Rudolph W. Currier of Church Street Carlisle announces the engagement of her daughter Marian Eleanor to Raymond Carleton Blaisdell of Concord. Marian is a Concord High School graduate and Raymond is a graduate of Acton List School and employed in Cambridge.

Concord Rudolph W. Currier Church Street Carlisle Marian Eleanor Raymond Carleton Blaisdell Bel- Ma Concord Currier Blaisdell Acton List Ss Cambridge

Fire destroys James DeMos home in Carlisle

A one family dwelling owned by James DeMos on Acton street burned early Tuesday. DeMos and his two young sons escaped with the help of his housekeeper after waking to smoke. Fire crews arrived as the structure and car in the garage were engulfed. Damage was about $4,000 with full destruction of the house, furniture, tools, and car. Chief Waldo Wilson led operations aided by nearby water supply.

Carlisle James DeMos Acton Street Demos Solis Altor Aly Waldo D. Wilson

Concord Women Visit Camp Edwards To See Soldiers

Last Friday a Concord group traveled by private autos to Camp Edwards where members of Company H were greeted by Second Lieutenant John Whitney. Captain Otis M Whitney spoke, hosts provided cocoa and ice cream, and a Virginia Reel gave all a chance to dance. Two local soldiers, William L. McCarthy Jr. and James J. Martin, received surprise honors before the group returned to Concord around 1:30 PM.

Concord Gocher Ants Edwards Ephew Coutt John Whitney Company Otis M Whitney Edward W. Sheehan Concord Company Prendergast West Concord Bud” Carr Virginia William L. McCarthy, Jr Main Street James J Martin Bedford Street

Concord Public Safety Meeting On April 7 At Veterans Building

Major Michael J Dee chairs a Concord meeting for all citizens at 8 pm April 7 to outline civilian defense plans. Principal speaker Daniel Needham will discuss statewide work and citizen organization. Baldwin of New England Flying Cadets will describe civilian participation and enlistment efforts across Concord Acton Bedford and Lincoln.

Michael’ Dee Concord Veterans Candoeg Ctiniel Daniel Needham Baldwin Massachupetty Seamities New England Flying Cadets Acton Bedford Gaincoln Mary Herings Ae Brooks Margaret’ Coline Elizabeth ¢ Brennan Rodney’ Pratt Henry Laughlin Ivan D. Servaig Sepia Cies wWomen General Committee On Public Safety Michael J Dee Robert Goodwin Ann Roger D. Swaim Joseph Murray Joh C. Dolan Herbert’ B. Hosmer Raymond Harerson William G. Bree Pratt Burleigh L. Pratt Whittemore Brown H.M Wardwell Board of Selectmen Johanee Leslie Anderson Henry Teen Percy Plodgett Herod” ‘Chasé Dr. Pump Flavin Horace Kt. Fletcher Samuel Hoar George A. Sandini John CO John Be Fdrick William’g. Murray Everett Pierce Servats Nausea Sheehan Dawford Comins Harold Gabot William A. ‘Buttrick Hans Miller Mary Henry Laughlin Arth Prooks Rodney Pratt Margaret Collins Mise Eliza Beth Brennan Ivan D. Servais

Firemen Hold Card Party at Bedford Fire House

Bedford firehouse hosts a card party Friday evening under local auspices. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Walter Bieren Scofield, Mrs Reba Clank and Mrs John Cerasuole. Consolation prize to Miss Dean Rose. Whist prize recipients included Mrs Leila Blake J Howes Mrs Richard Dodge and Miss Catherine Cullinane. Consolation prize to Miss Mary Cullinane. Refreshments provided by committee members Salvator Albani Guntran Hemmingson Albert Clifford and Rasmus Petersen.

Bedford Eas Bridge Walter Bieren Ae Man. Scofield Repa. Clank John Cerasuole Dean Rose Priner Leila M. Blake J. Howes Richard Dodge Catherine Cullinane Mary Cullinane Salvatoré ‘Albani Guntian Hemmingson Albert’ Clfford Rasmus Petersen

Unclear historical notice fragment from early 1900s

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a veteran, a journey, and a 1899 to 1900 timeline with dates and names, including Leslie and Jamnea J. Mote, suggesting a biographical or employment note. The passage is incomplete, lacking coherent events or outcomes.

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Fire Wardens Meet Friday Belford

Fragments describe a Friday meeting of fire wardens in Belford with attendees including a Chief Dodge and Dr. W ma from the U S Vete Ps. The notice mentions moving pictures and refreshments to be served, including an oyster stew.

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Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event or identifiable names. The readable portion mentions a street and possible dateline. No verifiable actions, organizations, or dates to summarize into a coherent record.

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