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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented reminiscence piece surveys wartime leaders and generals, naming figures such as NEWALL JACKSON and Tojo, and discusses Allied and Axis strategies, with reflections on battles, invasions, and morale. The text blends personal anecdotes with historic references.
Fragmentary text mentions air raids and bombers, with unclear references to nighttime conditions and ongoing dangers amid wartime China.
The Concord ceremony featured a parade led by Commander Maynard with Vice- Commander Burrows and Adjutant Mayer. Participating groups included Spanish War and World War I veterans, American Legion, Sea Scouts, Newfoundland post, and British veterans association as townsfolk paid tribute at the Minute-Man and Veterans buildings.
Concord High School pupils compete in an essay contest titled Know Your Money. Sponsored by a local bank, prizes include a 25 dollar war bond and a 5 dollar war stamp. The event follows rules from the Secret Service and US Treasury on counterfeit awareness. A film and exhibit will be shown to participants.
Mrs Mary Hart widow of Byron Hart died Friday at home following an illness Funeral arrangements and survivor details are being prepared for publication by the family.
A large crowd attended the dedication of the Sgt Kenneth J Dunn Square at the Laws Brook Road and Commonwealth Avenue junction in West Concord. Dignitaries, veterans, and family joined parades, speeches, the unveiling of a plaque, wreaths, and taps to honor Sgt Dunn the town’s first World War II casualty.
In West Concord on May 20 at the United Methodist Church parsonage, Miss Mary Hunter McAuley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McAuley married Basil Parkhurst Gray of Stamford Connecticut formerly of Medford. Rev Kenneth Ralph Teed officiated. The bride, educated in local schools, works as an accountant at a defense plant. The groom is a research chemist.
Concord Dr Hugh L Robinson is reported to be a prisoner of the Japanese. He is husband of Mrs Olge Robinson of Auburndale and son of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Born in Meriden New Hampshire he studied at Colby College and a medical school before joining missions in 1909 serving at Lintsing and later heading the Tunghsien Hospital near Peking.
Concord reports Fenn School commencement and Father-Son Day events set for Friday afternoon. The ceremony occurs Friday morning June 9 at 8:30 with a graduating class, featuring Dr. Cameron of Union University as speaker. his son is in the class. David A. Bax of Middlesey School serves as board chairman.
Majors Find Tee May 27 report Aviation Cadette Macone daughter of Mr and Mrs Macone of 5 Longstreet has completed nine weeks of basic flight training at Brooks Texas. Richard Purinton of Hillside Avenue West Concord attended a YPS meeting at his home. The Lelical Free Church plans confirmation for May 30 at 7 30 PM on Lang Street.
Concord plans Memorial Day on Sunday May 30 with a parade forming at Vet eral building at 2 pm and marching through Walden Hubbard Stow Sud bury Main and Monument Square to Bedford and Sleepy Hollow cemeteries. Veterans graves will be honored with decorations and a nighttime program featuring a combined chorus and Middlesex performers.
Concord folks and Col Robert I Ge win joined Jimm and Miss dna Price to attend a nursing service meeting in Boston. The Massachusette Nursing out to War group discussed demand and recruitment for supplementary nursing, aiming to form practical steps with the Nursing Council for War and the Hospital association in the state.
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