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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
3
The committee completed posting the Gold Star names of those killed in action. Esther Starling, who died at pwtence, was honored at services and burial at Glenwood Cemetery midweek. Antony Lalli has returned to Fort Myers Florida after spending time with his wife here.
James Priest, former Elks leader, returns from New York with Mrs Priest after Thanksgiving. William Reid and Albert Schweidling celebrate a birthday and anniversary. Corporal Anthony J Dora, son of Mr. and Mrs John Dora of Warren Street, serves in Belgium. Seaman Lucia, U S Navy, on furlough with family on Walcott Street. Mrs John N Tobbriy and Lovell Court celebrate a baby girl born at Emerson Hospital last Sunday.
Frank Murray's Cavaliers of Virginia held Yale to a deadlock as the Elis entered the contest undefeated. Murray, Marquette born, had never played football but propelled Marquette to a high gridiron peak and boasted success against New England teams, including Boston College and Holy Cross, in prior years.
The Thé Maynara Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold a rummage sale in the Odd Fellows building on December 1 and 2. Mrs Gertrude Tucker reports news from her son Kenneth Tucker that he has been promoted to Radioman Third Class. He is stationed aboard an LG ship in the South Pacific.
Mrs. James Mullin and daughter Susan from New York visited over the holiday with Mrs. Catherine Mullin on Main Street. The Knights of Columbus announce a Penny Sale tomorrow night with James Farrell in charge promising three acts and top prizes. Mrs. Eino Nyholm, recently discharged from hospital, is reported improved. Staff Sgt. Howard Boeske of the U S Third Army in France has received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in operations against the enemy.
State Guard Company held a Monday night drill at headquarters indoor range. Men scored well with several showing dead eye precision as Capt. Cram returns from a hunting trip in New Brunswick. Arrangements begin for an inter company shoot with Concord Company.
Community notes gratitude for acts of kindness shown to Mrs Sh Lambert during her bereavement. Expressions of sympathy, support, and comfort are warmly received by the Lambert family.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 54 holds its annual birthday party Thursday December 7 after the 7:45 business meeting with Esther Marsden presiding. Ella Price chairs entertainment and gifts for oldest and youngest members. Grace Coon oversees refreshments and members are asked to bring birthday money envelopes.
Judy Lester celebrated her second birthday on Thanksgiving Day with a Friday party at her grandparents' home. Attendees included family friends from Waltham and Mattheton, gifts from her father Pvt. Willis Lester, and notes of affection for the Mexican girl doll promised after his next Mexico trip.
Concord notices highlight a charity dance at Harveys Pavilion by the West Concord Boys Club on December 8, Civilian couples donate to the war fund reaching 116 percent of quota under Egbert Newbury Jr. A local birth of Louise Herman to Lt. and Mrs. William Field is noted, with nearby church services and school resumption after Thanksgiving.
Maynard High School held a wartime Thanksgiving assembly led by Miss Flaherty. Students and faculty enjoyed the program then staged a football rally for the Seniors against Clinton High School. Notable seniors listed include Crowley Johnson Pieciewicz Killoran Poulson Wuorio Carbary.
The local Grange will hold a meeting on December 14 to decide whether there will be a Christmas tree. The Standing Committee will report on refreshments.
A group of Aviation Cadets at Brooks Field Texas completed five weeks of basic flight training under the Army Air Forces Training Command. The trainees, including Joseph S Woitkiewicz and Stefana Woitkie, were advanced from flying schools and earned status as fledged RAF pilots after the course.
A local resident named James Sw ended a visit during a holiday period in Bujliday after a brief stay in Mocal, with no reported injuries or incidents.
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