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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

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Social Security Plan for Farmers Draws Debate

A proposal by Lyons to amend the Wagner-Murray Dingell bill would extend social insurance to about 12 million agricultural workers and 3 million others, funding through payroll taxes up to 3000 dollars and self employed rates. Critics warn of federal overreach and higher costs, while supporters cite farm poverty and rising costs, with medical care and old age protection as goals.

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Borre and Ttenographer Opportunity Ad

Employment ad seeking an experienced woman for stenography duties at $40.00 per week. Applicant should be mature yet capable of learning. State experience and send to P. D. BOX 293-S0 Sudbury.

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Reverend Ahern to lecture on gardens at West Concord church

Rev S J Ahern of Weston College presents a slide lecture "Thank God for a Garden" at 8 p m Sunday May 14 at the Church of Our Lady West Concord. Nearly 200 Kodachrome slides show year round flower cycles and New England gardens with no admission.

West Concord Concord Church of Our Lady In Michael J. Ahern S. J Weston College Father Ahern New England Church of Our Lady

Sudbury Woman's Club elects officers for 1944

The Sudbury Woman's Club annual meeting at the Wayside Inn on May 3rd elected Mrs. James Bartlett president and named officers including 1st vice president Mrs. Charles Way and 2nd vice president Mrs. Allen Flynn. A string quartet directed by Mrs. Douglas F. Langille provided music.

Sudbury Woman's Club Wayside Inn James Bartlett Charles Way Allen Flynn George Moore Arthur ‘V. Howland Leonard Goulding Federation Irving Priest Webster Cutting Burchell Johnson Roland Cutler Bevin Howe Douglas F. Langille

Sudbury Unitarian Society Names Officers

At the annual meeting of the Sudbury Unitarian Society officers were elected: Mrs. Charles R. Capon president, Miss Harriet Goodnow 1st vice president, Mrs. Richard C. Hill 2nd vice president, Mrs. Stuart Edgerly secretary, and Mrs. Alton Clark treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thoresen of Strawberry Hill Road celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary last Friday, with two daughters Helen and Esther and three sons Paul Edward and Robert.

Sudbury Sudbury Unitarian Society Charles R. Capon Harriet Goodnow Richard C. Hill Stuart Edgerly Alton Clark Thomas Thoresen Strawberry Hill Road Helen Esther Paul Edward Robert

Widow Harriet MacKinnon Dies in Concord Home

Mrs Harriet N Philips MacKinnon 58 died Sunday at her daughter's Concord home after a week long illness. Funeral Tuesday at Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street with Rev John Elmo Wallace officiating. burial in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Native of Nova Scotia she lived in Concord 15 years and leaves three daughters, one son, seven grandchildren, and siblings in Canada and Maine.

Concord Trinitarian Congrégational Church Walden Street Harriet N. (Philips) MacKinnon Davis John Elmo Wallace Sleepy Hollow MacKinnon Nova Scotia Huey Dorothy Scherer Scherer Norman & Scherer U.S. Army Concord Company H Southwest Pacific Leif E Jeannette) Stensby Helen Tobey Kittery Francis N. MacKinnon James Canada Violet Black Gorham Frankins Brookline

Concord Sports At High Peak During Week

Concord schools headline a week of junior and senior sports with Middlesex and Concord High School facing off in multiple events including a Wednesday baseball at Groton and a Friday home game against Belmont. The Middlesex School tennis squad travels to Andover, while crews host Brooks School at Bateman’s Pond. West Concord’s Lincoln Grammar loses to Harvey Wheeler, 11 3, on Rideout Playground as Fenton and teammates star in a five run sixth inning.

Middlesex Groton Groton School Concord Emerson Playground Concord High School Middlesex County Belmont High School Reds Belmont Middlesex School Landon Clay Billy Seaburg Jackie Randy” Castor Andover Harvey Wheeler School West Concord Lincoln Grammar School Rideout Fenton Callahan Bean Morrissey Wetherbee Deluzzo Rice Edwardson DeMille

Lexington Breaks Tie to Beat Concord

Lexington edged Concord 8 to 7 in nine innings to earn its first league win of the season. Concord built an early lead, Lexington tied in the eighth and scored the winning run with two out in the ninth. Wally Macone and Al Davis led Concord with three hits each, while Lexington outhit the visitors 15 to 10.

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Concord High Track Team Faces Belmont Relays and State Meet

Cordona High School track team has lost three straight, will idle until May 20 for the Belmont Relays at Fitchburg and then run in Class B at the State Meet at Dickinson Stadium in Newton on May 27. The final meet is against Framingham on May 29.

Concord Concord High School Fitchburg Dickinson Stadium Newton Concorn Framingham

Concord Co 10 Region Holds Home Nursing Class

The Concord region meets at 5 Monument Street at Mrs. John Robinson home for Home Nursing class with Sgt. Riley lecturing on Guard Duty. A business meeting planned Reg Review was held Sunday afternoon in Salome. Recruiters seek ages 16 to 65. contact Lt. Meigs or Capt. Macone for details.

Concord —’'Co M.W.D.C John Robinson Monument Street Reg Salome Riley Co. 10 Meigs Capt Macone

Girl Scout Appeal Held In Concord Last Week

The annual Girl Scout Appeal occurred in Concord as part of the national drive, raising support for program activities and community service.

Concord

Dairy farmer George Williams dies after six month illness

Concord remembers George Williams 79 retired dairy farmer who died last Monday in a Somerville rest home after a six month illness. Born in Gould's Newfoundland on March 25 1865 he lived in Concord 59 years. Survived by widow two daughters two sons fifteen grandchildren and siblings in Newfoundland Wollaston Cambridge and elsewhere. Funeral at MacRae Funeral Home Thursday at 3 with burial in Sleuth Hollow Cemetery and a Concord Odd Fellows committal service.

Concord George Williams Somerville Lexington Road Gould’s Newfoundland Williams Trinity Episcopal Church Concord Lodge J.C.C.F Mary Ann (Grouchy) Williams John B Edith) Kurtz Rupert Lillian) Tallack Cambridge Frederick G. Williams New York City MacRae Belknap Street Charles Russell Bobs Trinity Church Offici Sle

Lions Club Ladies' Night on May 23

Concord Lions Club held bi monthly meeting at the Old Mill Dam tea room after supper at 6:30. President G Sherman Blair led a brief session. Robert B Lortz reported on Friday's dance at the Girl Scouts House. entertainment included motion picture reels by Rothwell Nene. ex King Lion MacRae named nominating committee chair.

Concord Concord ‘Lions Club Old Mill Dam G. Sherman Blair Wereningendo Lasey Ie Rothwell _N.ene Lion MacRae

Maynard Jokis Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Joki mark their twentieth wedding anniversary at 36 Thompson Street with relatives and friends. A daytime dinner was served as two daughters and sons in law Helmi Collins and Tynne Lively join the couple along with Ollilla Jimmy Collins and others.

Maynard Victor Joki Thompson Street Last Sea Dinhtier Helmi Collins Tynne Lively Ollilla Jimmy Collins Andy Kusti Lehto Usso Rissalla Annie Lehto

Oil burners cleaned and serviced at Acton workshop

Paul Davis advertises oil burner and furnace cleaning and repair in West Acton Mass Ave., offering over ten years of experience. Contact Acton 479 ring 11 for service.

Paul Davis Mass Ave West Acton Acton

Concord appoints Northrup presiding justice of Concord District Court

Judge Pierre A. Northrup of Lexington is formally seated as presiding justice of the Concord District Court after Gov. Saltonstall named him to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Howard A. Wilson. The ceremony included a prayer, the governor’s commission reading, and a 16 minute recess as officials welcomed the new judge.

Concord Pierre A. Northrup Lexington Concord District Court Northrup Concord Court Leverett P. Saltonstall

Rotary Notes Highlight May Meeting At Wrights Tavern

Mrs Eliot R Haware taught a lesson on organization and notes. Members praised Mrs rad for presenting pictures. Fred T Boyd announces. George R Glendining editor of Banker and Tradesman will speak on A Glance at Business Prospects. District Governor Charlie attended.

Rotary Eliot R. Haware Fred T. Boyd Nounces George R. Glendining Banker and Tradesman Wright's Tavern Charlie

Nomination Report Cites Local Officers And New Board

Meeker attended as chairmen and officers and new members were reported. The report lists Coffey Boyd Esau Genvey among the directors.

Meeker Ae As. Coffey Wa Boyd Esau Genvey

Helping Hand Society Plans Food Sale at West Concord Church

The Helping Hand society of the West Concord Union Church will hold a food sale and silver tea in the vestry on Friday afternoon May 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 o'clock. The public is welcomed.

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