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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
1
Harold M Fairbanks third class Navy man currently listed as missing in action since October 18 in Italy during wartime service. His mother recently received word stating overseas duty with U S forces in Italy.
Michael J Ryan father of Chief William J Ryan of Concord marked his 78th birthday yesterday. A long time resident, Mr. Ryan resides in town and is connected with Middlesex School where he is presently noted.
Concord schools observe American Education Week from November 5 to 9 with parents invited to meet teachers November 9 from 7 to 9 PM. Theme is Education for New Tasks. Concord Lions Club meets November 14 at 6 30 PM at the Old Mill Dam Tea Room with President Richard A Montague presiding.
Concord Board of Trade held its November session at the Colonial Inn dining hall with about 40 members and guests. Vice-President Lester Whittemore presided in the ill health absence of President Herbert A. Brown. reports from Gordon H. Ogilvie and Reed O. Beharrell were read and accepted. Brown's improved condition was noted. A nominating committee was named for the December meeting and plans for V-E Day discussed. Guest George W. Butterworth spoke on Orchid Cultivation. next meeting scheduled for December 4.
Hawthorne chapter holds its monthly meeting at 8 o clock in the Masonic temple on Mon Square night with Mrs Ruth E Tarbes serving as worthy matron.
Visiting Braintree High romped to a 21 to 12 victory over Concord High before over 1000 fans at Emerson. Spickard opened scoring with a 25 yard interception return, Aumen scored twice and Donovan connected for a 60 yard play. Concord fought back with 12 first downs but fell short as Fenton tacked on a late touchdown.
A pro burial high mass was held for PFC Edward Sheehan of Concord at St. Joseph’s Church. He served in the U S Marine Corps from 1941, took part in the Guadalcanal assault, and remained overseas 28 months alongside his parents and siblings, with two brothers in service and one sister surviving.
Rich ard I Forbush of Waltham won re election in the 5th Middlesex District with a plurality of 11 254 defeating Democrat Merton Cothran in Hudson. The district totals show Forbush 18 2177 254. Concord high school football practices and Middlesex school games are noted with match results and upcoming events at Emerson playground and Groton field.
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Blanche Hewitt, 68, widow of Frank H. Hewitt, were held at the West Concord Union Church with Rev. Kenneth Relph Teed officiating. Burial was in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. She was a Nova Scotia native who lived in West Concord 33 years and held roles in local women’s groups. She is survived by three children, two sisters, and four grandchildren.
About 50 members and guests attended the Concord Rotary Club luncheon at the Colonial Inn. Guest speaker Karl Mussén, secretary of the American Cattle Club of Peterboro New Hampshire, discussed his herd topics. Next meeting announced for Thursday noon November 9.
P Arrigo a U S Army veteran wounded by shrapnel in France is on furlough staying with his mother Mrs George Soffriti 92 Thoreau Street from the Halloran General Hospital New York where he has received treatment and plans to return for further care before a new assignment Withiam his wife is visiting Virginia Musketaquid sportsmans club met last Thursday night at the clubhouse off Harrington Avenue West Concord with a supper and a business session led by President Hapry Robertson
Concord reported heavy turnout with about 85 percent of votes cast. Roosevelt carried the town. Dewey Bricker led presidential race locally while liquor referenda and local officials showed mixed responses. Referenda results included Yes for Pardons, Annual Sessions, Absentee Voting, and Liquor measures with varied margins.
The couple, now well known in Lincoln, tied the knot in a private ceremony. Mrs Macheod is the former Unedtat Massie, a detail noting her previous name in local society circles.
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