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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1945

Page

6

Knipple Returns Home After Two Years Abroad

Ernest Knipple came home after nearly two years with the Seabee unit in the Philippines. He is married to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wood of Acton Center. A welcome gathering at Acton Center included several local families and friends. Another discharged serviceman, Henry War, returned home after 16 months. Schools closed at noon for Thanksgiving recess.

Ernest Knipple Tie Knipple Seabee Forle Wood Acton Cén Shir Actch Ry War Kitenell Acton Genter Baribanhea Mindanao

Acton Club Hosts West Acton Woman’s Group

Members of the Acton entertained the West Acton Woman's Club on Monday at Acton. The event highlighted community activities and featured members from both groups in a social gathering.

A&tonh Acton Acton Lie Club West Acton Woman's

Local Entertainment and Club News Highlight Sunbury Events

The town's entertainment week features a Little Men showing, motion picture projector debut, and plans for monthly films beginning December 7 with Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The 4-H Extension award Lois Johns $10 in livestock work. Sophomore Formal set for November 30 at Sudbury Town Hall with Ellen Kahlainen chairing. Senior class performs He Could Marry Five at Sudbury Town Hall on December 4 with Miss Kuu leading. The eighth grade trip to Boston noted with Bee soress interest.

Lavish May Alcott Extension Service Lois Johns Sunbury Sudbury Town Hall Ellen Kahlainen Eee Puls Anersias Hestra Moraenpaa Ceerhera ' Stearns Jack Bradshaw Mary John Raynor Kahlainen Mary Briggs Sudbury Sversboers Pete Miss Kuuo Tate Boston

Thanksgiving Day date shifts through U.S. history

The article traces Thanksgiving’s evolving date from early colonial observances to the modern rule of the fourth Thursday in November. It notes historical changes including past delays and the 1621 first celebration by New England colonists, and cites a 1708 Colchester incident delaying feasts by a week.

New England Colchester

Conducted tour ends at Governor’s chamber during State House visit

The group enjoyed a tour of the State House concluding in the Governor's chamber. While many were reluctant to leave the Old State House, all agreed the day was very successful. Mr Crowley praised the class for its good conduct and compliments received.

State House Old State House Crowley

Davis to record veterans discharges at town hall

Mrs Richard Davis will be on duty in the town hall on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm to record veterans discharges.

Richard Davis

Acton Grange Plans Meeting and Charity Event

Acton members attended the Middlesex Central Pomona meeting in Framingham. The next regular Grange meeting is set for November 27 in the town hall. Officers will hold an annual event on December 15 to benefit the home and community service committee.

Acton Pomona Framingham Jodial Grange Town Hall Acton Grange Home and Community Service ‘Committee of Range

Recreation program for Cheyenne supporters outline costs

City supporters in Cheyenne Wyoming outline a recreation program estimate. The plan projects costs from one hundred fifty thousand to one million dollars to fund city wide leisure facilities and activities.

Cheyénnce, Wy. - P Sueh & Phn

Sudbury Wedding Links Fairbank and Hanifin Jr in Ceremony

In Sudbury on November 19 Elizabeth of Hungary Lt Nancy Fairbank M D daughter of Harvey and Mys Fairbank wed Capt Edward Hanifin Jr son of Mrs Hanifin at St Peters Lechurch Weston. The bride wore a white faille gown with sweetheart neckline long sleeves and finger tip veil. The couple will honeymoon in the Pocono area before returning to Atlantic City.

Sudbury Elizabeth Hungary Nancy Fairbank Mys Harvey Nathan Fairbank 99Ury Edward Hanifinr Ber Robert Edward Hanifin Herdrick Avenue Staten Island New York Harvey Pairbank Fabhiate Hilton Village Virginia Hor Lomas Rebecca Fairbank E. F. Gliduncey St. Peter’s Lechurch Weston Joan Joseph Hill John McManus Fairbank William and Mary Williamsburg England General Hospital Wayside Inn New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Poconos Atlantic City

Bafta Club Meets at Bedford Home For Charity Drive

The Bafta Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Erick W. Backes residence to vote on giving 75 dollars to the Church of Christ for the club's annual proceeds and contributing 59 dollars to Emerson Hospital in the Ditteht drive. The event was organized by William Backes and Mrs George L. Goulding with refreshments by George H. Hammond and Mrs R. Harrison. The next meeting will be at Mrs Gordon Mahony on North Road for the annual Christmas party.

Bedford Bafta Club Erick W. Backes Billerica. Road Alden ‘W. Webber Church of Christ Emerson Hospital Ditteht ‘Drive Suyue Ang Nh ’Uder Liiam Backes Liiam Backes and Mrs ‘George LB. . Goulding George H. Hammond Son R. Harrison Rome Girdon Mahony North Road

Yavapai County Meaning Drawn From Indian Word

Yavapai County in Arizona derives its name from an Indigenous term meaning mother. As the first county established in the state it earned the title mother of Arizona’s counties.

Yavapai Arizona

Thanksgiving in 1945 Not 1623 Proclaimed by Governor Bradford

The article contrasts 1623 with 1945 noting hardships of early colonial life. It lists lack of coal electricity gas and many modern conveniences, as well as high death rates and primitive medicine, while highlighting the absence of newspapers sewing machines pianos radios and telephony.

Bradford Massachusetts Henry VII

Giving of Thanks Amid Faithful Prayers and Psalms

A devotional excerpt exhorts readers to offer thanks to God the Father through Jesus Christ and to publish praise. It cites Psalms and Philippians, urging prayer with thanksgiving and to declare deeds among the people.

God Father Lord Jesus Christ

Thanksgiving Dinner Without Titkey War Fowl

Nation's dinner scene notes the traditional war fowl titkey for Thanksgiving. Emphasizes proper cooking and proper table setting to honor the occasion. War bonds and stamps are urged.

Concord notices and local events wrap week in town

Readings and church notes mark Sunday in Concord with Mortals and Immortals in sermon at Christ Scientist, Lowell road. St Bees CYO meets Friday at Monument hall. Concord State Guard drill Monday at state armory under Capt. Barr. Anniversary for Henry J. Smith and Helen Kruft noted. Community fund, Veteran services and upcoming Christmas sale announced with event details.

Arch of Christ, Scientist Lowell Road

Pliny Jewell Jr. Elected President at Concord Country Club

Pliny Jewell Jr., a discharged veteran, was elected president of the Concord Country Club at the annual officers meeting. Other officers chosen for the coming year include A Lawrence Pierse Jr., vice president, John W W Hutchinson, secretary, Ralph Holden, treasurer, and board members Harry S Cook, Frederic Macore, and John D Shaw.

Concord Pliny Jewell,Jr Lowell

Concord Mrs Winsor S Park Heads Local Christmas Seals Drive

Concord Massachusetts Mrs Winsor S Park of 18 Upland Road West Concord chairs the local committee aiding the national Christmas Seals drive. Vice chair Mrs Whitney S Smith secretary Mrs Roger K Allen Coughlin seal sale chairman treasurer and several others assist. This year marks the 39th annual national campaign.

Concord Winsor S. Park Upland Road National Committee Whitney S. Smith Roger K. Allen Coughlin Kenneth D. Robertson, Jr Seal Sale Horace John Boardman William A. Buttrick John

Parish Forms From Mission With New Priest Lead

St. Joseph's Mission of South Lincoln becomes a parish under the guidance of Mark P. Sullivan, previously assistant at Tetonte's parish in South Wasies, now serving as the new parish priest.

Concord Sout Lincoln St. Bernard's Catholic of

Bless Guest Speaker at Laymen's League Fall Meeting

Ernest K. Bless, supervisor of diesel locomotives for the Boston and Maine Railroad, spoke on Diesel Power at the Laymen's League opening fall meeting. A supper was served at seven, organized by Mrs. F. Mobtick and assistants.

Concord Ernest K. Blegs Boston & Maine Railroad

Local Clergyman Appointed at Concord Church

A recent event in South Ra ae ich Concord announces the installation of Rev. Moric a oc ae x ott as rector of the village church. Rev. Starrat attended the ceremony held on November 1, with local residents and Concord community members present.

Cénéord South Moric Starrat

Engagement Announced for Miss Elizabeth Warren Ingham

Concord and Mrs Benjamin Ingham announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Elizabeth Warren Ingham to Herbert Monroe Blodgett son of Mrs Casper J Jenkey Jr of West Concord and Lester Blodgett of Boston The bride to be is a Concord graduate in good standing.

Concord Benjamin Ingham Him Street Elizabeth Warren Ingham Herbert Monroe Blodgett Casper J. Jenkey Central Street West Concord Lester Blodgett Boston Ingham Tt. A Sraduate Corcord

Local Wedding Held for Corrigan Daughter

Concord reports the wedding of ten ny daughter of and Edward D. Corrigan, son of Mr and Mrs Martin Co. in a small local ceremony.

Concord Ten Ny Edward D. Corrigan

Wyoming War Losses Report Sparks Political Urgency

The document cites gubernatorial figures and rising casualties tied to a security policy. Officials warn of mounting costs and political fallout as the public questions leadership and strategy amid ongoing tensions.

Local Army Officer Transferred After Overseas Service

Lieut J Rowe of 74 Essex Street returned from overseas duty and is now assigned to Lavell Ward 15 after an automobile accident. He had been stationed overseas for three years and five months in the infantry. An attorney by trade, his wife is Dorothy Cadieux, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Cadieux of Norwood Street.

Dorothy Cadieux, Dau Alfréd Cual Norwood Street

Marlboro Soldier Reports for Active Duty Fort Devens

Sergeant W Maybay son of Mrs Arthur J Maybay of Broad Street returns from three years Army service to report for active duty at Fort Devens in February with furlough at home. He earned Battle Stars Good Conduct and Victory Medal from time overseas in England France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany. A Marlboro graduate he worked at Frye Corbin Box prior to service and will spend the next three years in the quartermaster corps.

Marlboro W. Maybay Arthur J. Maybay Broad Street Fort Devens England France Belgium Embourg Germany Marlboro School Frye-Corbin ‘Box Company Mayday Will

Local Union Plans Annual Night Meeting

Fragments indicate a local union preparing for its annual night gathering. References mention Grange and P. G. Opie, with attendees from a recent meeting and plans still unsettled.

Grange Seth G. Opie

Breen Family Mention in Concord Legal Notice

Fragmentary OCR text references Miss Idr ed Breen daughter of Thomas J McBiesn street Concord and law that span overseas. Unable to confirm full context or dates due to damaged source.

Iment Miss Iidred * Breen Thomas Concord Canal One

Five Years Pass at Trinity as Renhilt Changes

Fragmentary notice reports Renhilt now Oliver Root and describes duties changing at Trinity with limited readable details.

Flsce Trinity Nureh Renhilt Oliver Root Baenteon

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Manning Center School Fussel Berry Niifd Mildred Louis TiaCourse Acton Saars Club Louis J.aCourse Gaentrokd East Acton Eta Cup of Friends Paul Post Arthur Avald Howell David and Sngman Paul Kinchla Rhodes Charles Bartlett John Kimball Jeff Richard David Muriam Joseph War Louis LaCourse Lt Fairbanks A My —— Hanifin , Ie. Ni BAFTA Tay St. Be Concord State Guard State Armory Joseph Barr Henry J. Smith Old Marlboro Toad Our Lady Help of Christians Church Smith Hleén ‘Kru Nual Tuberculosis Fund Ansfield -Post, ‘A. L Jatties Pliny Jewell Jr Ernest K. Bless Wyoming of Gov. Bi Maybay
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