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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1941
Page
1
A feature on Roger Tory Peterson and his influence in ornithology and bird books. Mentions Peterson's Field Guide to the Birds and Birds of the West, his role with the National Audit society, and anecdotes about birding explorations and academic commentary on aging and society.
Concord notices report a cancelled soccer match at request of Sudbury, births in town, church services by Rev. Osgood and Rev. Crocker, surgery recovery for Leon Moreau Jr, Red Cross class in West Concord, turkey whist planned by Veterans Council, new riding club forming, 76th birthday for Michael J. Ryan, Navy leave for Richard Mahoney Jr, art restoration at town hall, Memories of Antietam painting, Tufts senior class election, Judith Ann Dee born, Woman's Union meeting date change, Emerson Hospital staff memorial, Greater Boston Laymen’s Retreat mass, bowling league results, Parish Association meeting, Fenn school football victory, Evangelical Free Church anniversary, Roxbury choir, local talent, and King's Daughters meeting scheduled.
Miss Natalie Ann Blanchard daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan T Blanchard 48 Hubbard Street became the bride of Benjamin Leonard Benoit Jr son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin L Benoit Marlboro Road The ceremony at St Bernard s church was at 730 pm Rev Walter A Quinlan officiated A reception followed at Stow Country Club The couple plan a Canada trip and will reside 14 Assabet Avenue West Concord on return Both families attended with details of gowns and attendants provided The bridegroom works at Minute Man Garage Concord
Concord Chapter rolls out a November drive from 11 to 30 led by Roll Call chairman Eugene G. Kraetzer Jr. The drive supports local home nursing and expanded Red Cross services for the Army and Navy, urging broad community participation.
The Concord high school girls field hockey team defeated Winthrop 2-0 on the road, with Dorothy Winchell and Captain Anna Denisevich scoring. The junior varsity won 5-0 behind Barbara Hughes with three goals and Shirley Blanchard with two. Next, Concord hosts Weston at Emerson playground to defend a two year winning streak.
The Concord chapter asks for all dibesons with native Red Cross First Aid cards not obtained through the chapter. Please contact Secretary Miss Margaret E. Coughlin at Concord 662 to help compile a complete emergency service list.
The Concord Conco Lions Club begins its bi monthly meetings this Wednesday at Wright's Tavern after a recent win. From now on the club will convene on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month with President Rothwell N. McRae presiding and J Clifford Geer leading the singing. Dr John W Boynton Jr, second vice president, will introduce the guest speaker.
Harold Tompkin announces the permanent appointment of Bernie Megin as athletic coach and physical education instructor at Concord High School. Megin, a Concord native and Notre Dame graduate, has substituted for Howard G. Hawkes, who resigned after receiving a captain's commission in the army. Hawkes leaves with the school board accepting the change as Concord’s teams rise from a doldrums to a strong Class D contender.
Private first class Arthur J. Stowell stationed at Lowell General Hospital Fort Devens was charged in Concord district court with driving an army sedan under the influence. State police trooper Sweeney chased him for 10 miles on Route 2 to Littleton. He was fined 35 dollars for DUI and 10 dollars for barrels. default meant commitment to Billicare House of Correction.
Concord Grange held at Elks upper hall elected Elizabeth Dwyer as master Maude Tompkins overseer Mrs Marion Clark lecturer Madeline DeMars steward Arthur W Parke assistant steward Agnes Clark chaplain Joseph A Macone treasurer Nettie Wells secretary David B Williams gatekeeper Nellie OConnor ceres Jeanette Stensby pomona Ethel Gates floral Alice OBrien lady assistant Frances OConnor pianist Elizabeth Adams and Arthur Adams as executive committee. Installation set for the first Tuesday in January.
In a marked turnaround Middlesex plays to a scoreless draw against visiting St George's of Newport Rhode Island. St George's dominated time of possession and downs with 15 first downs to Middlesex seven while both teams threat drives were held. Jack Stanton and captain Dick Guard led Middlesex with strong line plunges while George Shirk and captain Phil Reynolds starred for St George's.
Concord's Peter Bulkeley school tied Lexington juniors 1-1 at Lexington field. Joe McKenna scored Concord's lone goal. The locals finish their season with four wins two ties and two losses.
Concord and Lexington Rotaries held a joint meeting and dinner at the Old Belfry Club in Lexington. President Murray Potter presided as Ervin L Bamford led a delegation of 19 Concord members. Guest speaker was Dr Erurado Azuola professor of Spanish and Latin American history at Boston college and vice consul of Costa Rica.
Mies Al DiRuszo of Laws Brook Road was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital with a serious illness. The exact condition and timing were not disclosed.
Milo Cushman Jr 24 a Peter Bulkley school teacher and his wife Hilda were hospitalized in Hillsboro County Hospital Grassmere N H after a fall from a ledge on Mt Joe English during a holiday. Their screams drew four soldiers from Manchester airport who aided them. Cushman may have damaged his spine while Hilda Cushman of Shirley Hills school Goffstown was not seriously hurt.
Concord’s Bernie Megin coached eleven battled Weston to a 7-7 draw on their home field last Saturday. Bill LaHiff scored the touchdown in the second period after a sustained march, with Samborn delivering the extra point via a LaHiff pass. Weston tied later in the fourth as Bill Taylor connected on a pass to Otto for the tying score. Concord seeks its sixth win this Saturday against Chelmsford at Emerson Playground before Thanksgiving clash with Lexington.
The Concord high junior varsity beat Lexington high seconds 14 to 0 at Emerson playground to end their season. Coach Robinson’s squad earned its first win in four starts, with Joe McBreen and Frannie Horne scoring touchdowns and Eddie Horne making a safety and two points.
The West Concord Parent-Teachers Association schedules its next meeting for Wednesday evening November 12 at 8 15. A spelling bee by eighth graders led by Miss Mary F Garvey will precede a British war film Warning shown by William Reardon. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Charles A , Mr and Mrs John LeCabe, and Mr and Mrs Percy Kelly.
Mrs Iagbel Hutchins of 46 Norwood announces the engagement of her daughter Thel to Charles McDonald of Lawrence. The marriage is planned for the week of December at Centre Ossipee. The couple began dating about three years ago.
Concord letter from retired teacher Miss Sarah A Loomis expresses deep gratitude for a large monetary gift from former pupils. She recalls school days with fond memories of activities, from canoeing and sports to debates and theater, praising students, faculty, and taxpayers who supported Concord's schools.
Funeral service for Miss Lydia Dodge Morse former city resident who died in Nacogdoches Texas was held Monday afternoon from the home of her nephew Burleigh Piper 37 Central street with services at the Church of the Holy Trinity conducted by Rev William H Jefferys and organist Harold R Wheeler Bearers were four nephews Burleigh and Warren Piper of this city Maurice Piper of Texas and Lawrence Piper of New York Interment followed in Maplewood cemetery under Frank E Child direction
Maynard freshman fullback Crowley electrifies mid third with a 48 yard run setting up a 6 0 Midland League win over Marlboro at Alumni field before about 2500. Buscemi and Kizik starred on offense as Maynard edged Marlboro in a rugged, hard hitting clash.
Annual parish reunion will be held at the high school auditorium Wednesday night November 19. Entertainment and audience participation planned with whist games in the school gym. prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served.
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