Local Residents and Military Furloughs Highlight Week
Local residents host guests and family visits as several individuals, including John Macone of 280 Aero Squadron and Charles McBurnie of the U S Navy Training Camp, enjoy furloughs. Transfers and new homes occur for Robert Carter of Maynard and other neighbors amid travel between Worcester and Revere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komi
Mothy Ehan
Tefoatha
Worcester
Chester Johnston
Rees
N Collins
Merton Leighton
Camp Raritan
N. J
Macone
Woburn
Weat Wit Ees
Daniel’ Mc
Medford
John JB. Horing
John Macone
Aviation Corps
A. Macone
Bits
B. Loring
Frank Emery
New Haven
Charles McBurnie
U. S
Hingham
Every Friend canvass invites church support funding
The "Every Friend" canvass set for Sunday December 8 calls all church and parish friends to contribute funds for the coming year. The pastor will address the church and world in the morning and interpret the canvass in the evening. Services and related Union activities are announced with speakers from nearby churches.
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Say Oak H Heomae
Union Cadaysvete
Union Thanksoe
Unitarian Church
Ursday
Skagen
Saeed
Christian Endeavor Society
Promoted to Captain Amid Navy Communications
A mistyped dispatch reports a promotion to captain for a naval officer amid routine communications. The letter notes the recipient is well and happy, with official confirmation received in the past week via cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
Pratt
Mrs S Julia Loring Recovers After Foot Operation
Friends report Mrs S Julia Loring, over 80, is rapidly recovering from a Friday operation at Deaconess Hospital. A post operative complication caused foot amputation after severe bleeding. she has shown great grit and both doctors and attendants praise her speedy recovery.
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Julia Loring
Loring
Ming
For Sale Items Include Go Cart and Crib
Classified notice lists sale items: a go cart a white iron crib and a risk chair. Contact Mrs Mitchell at ee Commi ave for details.
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Mitchell
Card of Thanks From Mrs. A B McLeod and Family
The McLeod family thanks all who offered help by word or deed and those who sent flowers after their recent bereavement.
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A.B. McLeod
Concord News of the Week Reports Local Moves and War News
Robb buys a Dodge Brasse from Torrey & Visite. Packard driver Austin 3. Packard buys a Packard touring car from Torrey & Vialle. Elizabeth W Roberts purchases a Vialle motor for Framingham. Local moves include the Sachgary Walden family to Hubbard Street and Sergt Frank Cowdrey reported ill abroad. A Concord High School library gains a dedicated room with books, magazines, and donor appeals.
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Pres Robb
Dodge Brasse
Torrey & Visite
Austin 3
Packard
Acton Centre
Torrey & Vialle
Elizabeth W. ‘Roberts
Weantin
Gedan
Vialle Motor Gow
Framingham
Ge Itaats
T Y Coneory
Jane
Sachgary Walden Sr
Hubbard Street
Concord
Camp Devens
David Potter
John S. Potter
Spendandler Saunders
Belgium
Eeetor
State Guard
Aee State Armory
Stoddard
Willow St
Thoreau St
Concord War Campaign Drive Surpasses Goal
Concord raises 34300 in United War Campaign drive, more than doubling its quota as canvassers and residents respond generously. Strathmore Worsted Mills at Concord Junction aided the total. Also notices advertise for sale corn and a large stove, and mention the Bridgewater Canal completion by Brindley in 1760.
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Concord
Strathmore
Concord Junction
Bridgewater
Brindley
Wanted Girl for General House Work in Concord
An early notice seeks a girl for general house work for Mrs. R M Hoyle at 9 Sudbury Road Concord Massachusetts. The second item notes a historical event: the Jesuit order suppressed in France by order of Louis XV on November 26 1764.
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R.M. Hoyle
Sudbury Rd
Concord
Mass
France
Louis XV
Concord hospital thanks donors for Thanksgiving gifts
The Detconess hospital of Concord expresses sincere thanks to friends for Thanksgiving gifts received on Monday. The baskets of vegetables and jellies will help fill needs of the big household and bring pleasure to nurses and patients all winter. Signed Hospital Committee.
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Detconess Hospital of
Concord
Hospital
Maj Fletcher Home After War Service in Major Drives
Maj Harvey H Fletcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierce of 15 Beacon Street, arrived from France after eight months as a division machine gun officer in the Fourth Division. He fought in Chateau-Thierry St Mihiel and the Meuse drive toward Sedan, returning unscathed with souvenirs. He will supervise a machine gun school at Camp Hancock after a ten day leave.
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Maj. Fletcher
Camp Hancock
Harvey
Arthur Pierce
Beacon
France
Thore
Chateau-Thierry
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Sedan
Pletcher
Pierce
Lower Main
West Point
Philippines
Panama
Syracuse
47Th
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Fort Sill
Oklo
England
Fletcher
Germany
Augusta
Concord High Falls 27 0 to Boston College High
Concord High School was shut out 27 to 0 by Boston College High School at University Heights Newton on Saturday afternoon. BC High used the forward pass to score while Mc Gillicuddy Gallagher and J Morley scored touchdowns and J Morley added two goals. Concord’s standout players were Joe Mullaney John Mullaney and Kelley.
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Cc. H. Si
C. H. S. Concord High
Boston College High School
University
Newton
Boston College
Concord
Joe
John ‘Mulabey
Kelley
Boston College H. S
McGillicuddy
Wren
Ws Morley
O'Leary
McDonnell
McCullough
Fitzgibbons
Chisholm
Harrington
Lealy
O’donnell
County
Wilson
Obidou
J. Morley
Monahan
Diftiock
Noonan
Doyle
Crane
Lanigan
Gallagher
Fred J. Hoey
Kert J. Woodlock
Fred
J. O’brien
Returned to Company After Wounding
Word was received during the past week that Corp. George Grant of Bedford Street, who was wounded in July, was able to return to his company once again.
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Corp
George Grant
Bedford Street
Tool chest stolen from Maynard work site
Harry Wells and Thoreau Sr. report a large tool chest stolen while work continued on a new building in Maynard. The chest held a substantial quantity of expensive tools, representing a heavy loss to the owners.
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Harry Wells, Thoreau Sr
Maynard
Armory notes and local odds and ends
In this week s armory notes several bowlers posted totals Holley 258 Hicks 253 Jacobs 247 Jones 247 and Hanson 215. Jake states he can beat Old Bill Bailey if Ben comes to root for him. A lost open face gold watch with monogram OKL and chatelaine pen reported. Binder sought at Olivé Lyons 55 Central St. Pigs for sale 10 weeks old 18 per pair. Barred Plymouth Rock cockrels 3 to 10 each F L Garland Concord Jet Mass Tel 241-Y.
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Olivé Lyons
Central St.pigs
B. M. Pope
Sento Ave
Sanj
Plymouth’ Rock
F. L. Garland
Concord Jet
Mass
Annie Wheeler Dies at 77 in Home of Son Charles Wheeler
Mrs Annie Wheeler aged 77 died Monday at the home of her son Charles B Wheeler 75 Warner Street after a lingering illness She was a native of Stow daughter of Jonathan and Mrs Wolcott and wife of Nathan R Wheeler Survived by two sons Fred of Orange and Charles an employee in a Boston bank
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Annie 'Wheeler
Charles
B. Wheeler
Warner St
Stow
Jonathan Wolcott
Nathan’ R. Wheeler
Ae Wheeler
Fred
Orangé
Boston
Body Taken to Maine for Burial of Mrs. Susan Robinson
The 90 year old widow of Darius Robinson, Mrs. Susan P. Robinson, was sent to Meredith, Maine for burial after funeral services led by Rev. Herbert B. Francis. She resided with Mrs. Harris M. Videto for two years and suffered a broken hip. Survived by daughter Mrs. Nettie Kennedy of Cambridge and two sons BE L. Robinson of Hudson New Hampshire and George Robinson of Lowden New Hampshire.
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Susan P. Robinson
Meredith
Darius Robinson
Harris M. Videto
Herbert B. Francis
Robinson
Nettie Kennedy
Cambridge
BE. L. Robinson
Hudson, N. H
George
Lowden
N. H
Death of Mrs Byrnes at Rogse home in Cottage Street
Mrs Lena Byrnes died Monday at 63 Cottage Street home of Daniel D Rogse from a stroke. 52 years old and native of Ireland. She leaves a daughter Lena and a son William of Hudson.
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Byrnes
Lena Byrnes
Daniel D. Rogse
Cottage St
Ireland
Lena
William of Hudson
Planning Home Welcome for returning soldiers
Selectmen mailed invitations to 60 citizens for a Tuesday morning meeting in the courtroom to discuss a welcome home for arriving servicemen and to organize. The committee will also consider a permanent memorial for those who died.
Marlboro Money Presented to Mr and Mrs Trask
Mr and Mrs R S Trask resigned their posts as warden and matron of the city almshouse when 40 Provincial Club members surprised them with a purse of money. Speeches by Hon F R S Mildon A H Cain and others followed along with games music cake and ice cream making it one of the club’s most successful events.
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Almshouse
F. R
Mildon
A. H. Cain
Thanksgiving message urged by Marlborough postmaster appeal
Postmaster J. M. Hurley asks Marlborough residents not to forget the Thanksgiving message the Bay State will send to General Pershing. Letter carriers deliver pledges to purchase War Savings stamps as Massachusetts ranks 45th among states in the Union.
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J. M. Hurley
Marlborough
Bay State
Gen. Pershing
Massachusetts
Checker champion to be decided in Holyoke Thanksgiving
A city competitor will attend a national checker tournament in Holyoke on Thanksgiving day to decide the country and Canada championship. The Checker club of the St Jean Baptist society follows the series closely. A rehearsal of the Queens of Avalon for a future play occurred last night with participants contributing to a Thanksgiving dinner to be given today.
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Canada
Holyoke
Checker Club
St. Jean Baptist Society
Queens of Avalon
Christmas Offerings in Harmony with Your Pocketbook
The shop advertises a wide selection of holiday gifts including toys books china cut glass fur coats post cards fancy cards and more. It promises inexpensive to costly articles and invites all shoppers to view its high grade modern fair priced holiday attractions with a hearty welcome.
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Nestlé
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