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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
1
Robert McCormick profiles the Civilian Air Patrol formed after Pearl Harbor. Volunteers fly mission miles with limited gear, face remote bases, and aid maritime defense while earning a shared fund for parts. The piece notes CAP roots, rapid growth, and officer support from Major General James Ney and others.
Incomplete source describes air freight costs for round trips by waterway routes. Details on carriers, destinations, and pricing are unreadable.
Concord Massachusetts Kadna D Price superintendent Emerson Hospital Concord was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Practical Nurse Education at the YWCA in Boston last Saturday Helen Z Gill assistant superintendent Household Nurse at the local hospital was elected vice president The two day discussions warned civilian health could be seriously affected unless an immediate plan to remedy the shortage of practical nurses was inaugurated
West Concord church team traveled to Lexington Sunday for a CY C game and was routed 19 to 0 by Sacred Heart Boys Club. Star pitcher Shaper Dailey threw a no hit no run game with 16 strikeouts. Local battery McCarthy Anderson and ONeil starred as eight eighth inning runs sealed the win.
The Concord Dance Hostess Committee announces Miss Bhanbalh Alexander as the new Concord representative replacing Mrs. C. W. Hutchinson. For additions to the list, call Miss Alexander at 708. On April 24, girls were chaperoned by Mrs. John Dolan and Mrs. Lauren Kingman for a game and dance party at Lowell General Hospital Fort Devens, with Helen R. Kent volunteering. The prior week, Mrs. Russell Disenhader, Mrs. William Hilig, and Mrs. Fred Boyd chaperoned a Bingo and danger party at Shirley USO Packaged with prizes of cigarettes and refreshments followed by informal dancing.
Funeral services will be held Thursday for Mrs Jeanette MacKinnon widow of Negi MacKinnon who died Monday at her Brighton home. The MacKinnons formerly lived in Concord Me. Services from her home then a high mass at St Columbkille Church Brighton. Burial in family lot at St Bernards Cemetery Concord Me. She is survived by several daughters.
Miss Shirley Ann Webster daughter of Mrs Dorothy Webster of Lexington wed John Henry Mic Parke son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Parke of Concord. The ceremony at St Bernard's Rectory was led by Rev Walter A Quinlan with maid of honor Virginia T Parke and Barbara Webster as attendant. Best man Pvt Arthur W Parke, U S Army. Reception at Old Mill Dam. Bride employed on a defense job. groom with U S Amphibian Engineer forces training off Cape Cod.
Concord launches a second Salvage Drive to gather scrap metal for wartime needs. The Office of Civilian Defense and local Block Leaders organize depots and volunteer pickup to speed metal donations, stressing labor and transport limits and urging neighbors to assist.
Defense Corps notes detail Concord Company MWD C D C activities from May 11 to May 18. Members trained in inspection litter handling first aid and bandaging with Captain Dorothy Macone and Lieutenant Margaret Lothrop supervising. They prepared for Beverly parade and wore work uniforms per instruction.
Algeo promoted to corporal is spending a three day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John Lee of Ray before leaving for Miami Peach where De Ware is stationed. Army service details are noted with him being assigned to a team.
Richard Sweeney of Concord a longtime public servant and former deputy of the Concord District Court and state reformatory staff died at home after 16 years in his post. Born in Concord he served the town in multiple roles including Knights of Columbus leader and famed youth teams. He is survived by wife Julia and three children, with burial at St Bernard's Cemetery. The community and local officials attended the service at Our Lady Help of Christians Church.
Most Rev Richard J Cushing conferred the sacrament of Confirmation at St Bernard's Concord last Friday afternoon. A class of 93 included 45 boys 45 girls and three adults. Edward McKenna was sponsor for the boys and Miss Mary Harrington sponsor for the girls. James H Dee Jr was cross bearer and led the altar boys. Charles Stells and William G Ryan were acolytes. Walter A Quinlan pastor of St Bernard's assisted as deacon.
Grange held a Back To School Days program at Elks upper hall. Members attended and a contest awarded best cleaned up items. Thursday evening May 20 featured a whist game following the event.
More than 50 members of Concord Council gathered at Monument hall then attended 8:25 mass at St Bernard’s Church led by Grand Knight Rudolph W Currier and celebrated by Rev Welter A Quinlan. After mass they adjourned to the Milt-Tea Room for breakfast for the 35 attendees.
Concord reports a Sunday afternoon mission for men and women at St Bernard’s concluding with an impressive ceremony. Rev Jeron and Rev Bean Horgan led the event, noted for high attendance. A similar mission is planned next at St Joseph’s in Lincoln.
Miss Margaret Frances Dee of West Concord married Mr Kilmartin of Morristown New Jersey in a nuptial mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Father Maj Michael J Das officiated assisted by sister Veronica Dee and Lieut J Coyle served as best man. Guests included John Caree in-law of the bride and family, with a breakfast reception at Strawberry Hill Acton. The couple departed for a Chicago wedding trip after plans for teaching and careers in Massachusetts and New York.
A group of new nursing students from Belville Saugus Milton Beverly Brookline and Newton Centre join a yearlong bedside training program in Boston under Miss Louise Gu naris R N. They will study physiology and procedures and assist registered nurses on wards.
During peak migration on May 22 Massachusetts observers may see 76 to 100 bird species across the region. The West Concord event led by Mrs. Sherburne and Mrs. Hutton invites all interested to join the trip with groups staying until noon and recording sightings for the Audubon Society.
The Concord Lions Club will meet next Tuesday evening at 6:89. The Old Mill tea room hosts a Lads Night with Lionesses invited. King Lion R Newton Mac presides and committee members include A Robert and Bs pas.
West Concord will officially dedicate a new town square named Sergt Kenneth J Duan Square next Sunday May 20. The ceremony will begin at the West Concord railroad station with veterans groups and local officials participating in the event.
Obituary notes Mrs Tompads died in Akron after years of public service in Concord. She was married to a well known farmer, survived by son Harold, a Rhode Island Reds breeder, and a daughter Tina. She served on the Concord school committee and was active in local Congregational affairs.
A brief, cryptic note critiques enslaved labor under a figure described as Diogenes, implying harsh or ironic condemnation of servitude within a philosophical or satirical frame.
Fragmentary note lists Sun Y Garot Hearn Migie Lagher with Dye Ae McCarthy of North Ac FS Haren Bi 34 and pro se at Boston Colk Sar Peet were also present.
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