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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show 1819 on the Mississippi voyage with first steamboat to reach New Orleans mentioned alongside a reference to the Pan American Conference opening in Washington DC in 1899 and a cryptic tag about Prof. Langley.
The article outlines ongoing postwar efforts to rebuild homes and utilities, replace worn items, and address shortages in pipes, materials, and machinery. It notes the phased release of stores and a lengthy program costing around one tenance units, with focus on reconversion of wartime production and personnel. It also mentions former cabinet member life and leadership transition.
A fragment from the Concord Enterprise indicates ownership and circulation details for the Marlboro Massachusetts weekly dated October 4, 1945. It lists bondholders and lenders with stakes and mortgage amounts, referencing the August 24 1912 and March 3 1933 acts and identifying Rudolph Ery Inc as a known holder.
A columnist revisits the tea cup surrender and its implications for postwar Japan. The piece argues the surrender was marked by delay and tea offers, notes MacArthur’s cautious stance, and discusses Japan’s limited power at home, regional dynamics with China and Russia, and the broader Pacific peace framework.
District 5 through 10A list district directors captains solicitors and associates for Concord fund drive. Names include Gordon Smith Myron Smith Edward Warren Everett Thorpe Agnes McAuley John DeQ Briggs and others across districts with multiple volunteers and coordinators.
Qs cover Army draft eligibility for merchant mariners and state bonuses. Local draft boards decide induction. Massachusetts state bonus requires six months residency and induction credited to the state. Family allowances depend on prior discharge dates and legal separations. mothers may receive Class E allotments only if dependents exist.
A Veterans Administration guidance covers change of beneficiary notices, furlough availability after the war, and pension and insurance implications for widows. It confirms a widow can work without losing pension or insurance and explains mustering-out pay of 300 dollars in three installments to soldiers with overseas service.
A service member with seven years in the armed forces receives mustering-out pay upon honorable separation unless eligible for retirement pay. The officer would be in the third period with base pay of 200 per month and still qualify if not retired.
A military notice instructs that all factual inquiries should be addressed to the Public Relations Officer at Headquarters First Service Command located at 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston Massachusetts. The directive specifies official channels for information requests.
The School of Speech at Northwestern University created the first standardized lip reading test. The silent technicolor film shown at Northwestern is used to measure recognition of spoken words, guiding teaching methods and a rating scale. About 1,400 participants with normal and impaired hearing will take the test.
Bedford Grange P of H hosts Concord neighbors for Neighbors Night on October 8. Lincoln Grange accepts invitation. Concord high football braces for Needham clash at Needham on Saturday. Next home game slated for Saturday October 13 against Maynard.
John Leo Merrick Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John L Merrick of Old Bedford Road, has resumed studies at New Hampton School in New Hampshire. The school opened last week for its 125th year with a capacity enrollment.
Concord St Bernard's CYO holds its weekly session at Monument Hall Friday at 7 30. Plans are advanced for the forthcoming social dance to be held at the hall on October 11.
Middlesex and Boston Trade play to a 6-6 tie in the opening game on a wet field. Middlesex scores in the second period through Riley Gilbert after a drive from their 40 yard line. Trade answers with Mongo Picatelli’s touchdown from the five yard line and a failed extra point.
Concord high school football heads into a busy practice week before traveling to Needham for a 2 pm Saturday game. Coach G Hartley Curtis aims for the first win of the season, with the next home game set for October 13 against Maynard at Emerson Playground.
The St Bernard's CYO invites the public to a fall social dance on Thursday night October 11 at 8 o'clock in Monument hall. Friday’s usual meeting at 7 o'clock in the clubrooms of lower Monument hall will proceed as scheduled. Athletic teams will rest until basketball season begins.
Concord high school girls field hockey holds daily practice at the playground. Miss Miriam C. Clark coaches the team as plans with nearby rivals are arranged.
The Old Concord chapter led by D A R outlines a full schedule for the fall and winter season including celebration of its List annniversary and upcoming events.
Concord highs football eleven battled Stoneham High to a scoreless result on Emerson playground amid rain. Key threats from Concord were stymied by Stoneham’s defense led by Nickerson and Baxter while Corkum and Rotondo stood out for Stoneham. Officials included Maxwell as umpire with Cox and others. Time four 10 minute periods.
A large red feather shaped like a thermometer on Monument Green signals progress toward a 900 goal in the Greater Boston Community fund drive. U S Mohawk Lea will hold a regular meeting at Harvey School hall with Skipper Conant in charge. Dorothy Stewart addressed the Carlisle Ready Class on gift suggestions. Reverend Edward Perry preached at Parish Unitarian worship, with Mrs Boyd as guest soloist.
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