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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise lists advertising rates and publication terms. Rates are 75c per inch for first insertion and 25c per inch for second, with subscriptions at 95 cents monthly and 1.50 per year. Published Thursdays by Enterprise Press Inc in Marlborough Massachusetts.
The piece urges personal fire prevention responsibility from every individual handling matches stoves or electrical devices. It argues prevention reduces losses beyond what insurers can cover and profiles veterans choosing to return to school as a positive postwar path. It highlights a photographer's view on higher education after service and the value of practical planning for the future.
Two Dorchester brothers, Frank H. Ellis and Arthur E. Ellis, were fined a total of 165 dollars in Concord District Court for assault and related charges against Special Officer C. Edward Doyle. Frank received 100 dollars for assault and 15 for drunkenness. Arthur was fined 35 dollars for driving under the influence and 15 for drunkenness. Doyle, on duty September 25, restrained the driver, then was attacked, suffering injuries requiring eight days in Emerson Hospital. Frank has since been discharged from the service.
The Concord State Guard held its anniversary banquet at a Boston hotel last Friday. Leif Eby chaired with aides Richard Ballou Robert Wallace Samuel Cannon and Henry O M Helsher Sr. Guests included 12 regimental officers their wives A George Landini president of the Concord Legion band and his wife plus many friends. Lieut O Henry Nielsen director received a traveling clock from band members for his tireless leadership of local musicians. The Concord band was cited for achievements this past summer.
Fourth Company of the Massachusetts State Guard from Concord joined rivals in Charlestown for the regimental close order and special formation drill at the Charlestown State Armory. Waltham Second Company won, Newton placed second, Needham third, Concord fourth. shooting with the .30 caliber M817 rifle continues weekends to qualify. Eleven have qualified so far with two experts and seven marksmen, as season aims to close October 31.
The Ladies Ten-pin bowling league reorganizes for the coming season with matches set at Lexington alleys. Officers elected include Mary Connell president Nancy Burke secretary and Margaret Algeo treasurer. Team captains are Marge Dee and Margaret Burke.
A high mass of requiem was held at St Bernard's Church for Michael J. Dempsey 27 of Bow Street who died Monday afternoon October 1 after Emerson Hospital care. The Ireland native lived in Concord over 60 years and left a widow two sons three daughters a brother and two sisters. Burial followed at St Bernard's Cemetery.
Concord Saint Bernard's CYO sponsors a social dance at Montment Hall Concord on Thursday at 8 o'clock to support the parish athletic teams and upcoming basketball season. About 50 boys played on three CYO teams over the summer. The event features music by a West Concord orchestra and a door prize for attendees.
The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 45 PM at the chapel of St Therese of the Little Flower. Representatives from the Massachusetts Catholic Women's Guild will speak to members and guests.
Superintendent Edna Price summarizes hospital activity for September 1945. surgical cases 36 medical 15 obstetrical 28 infants born 26 out-patients 100 deaths 4 operations 45 accident 7 automobile 4 other 3 x rays 85. admit ted 105 discharged 102 daily average 30.7.
Concord. Coach Frederick W. Pratt prepares the Middlesex school squad for a key Saturday trip to Groton as work intensifies for the long-standing series. Groton, unbeaten this season, defeated Gov. Dummer and Boston English, making the clash a tough test.
Concord Middlesex school travels to Groton this Saturday for their first away football game at 2 PM. The next home date is October 27 against Noble and Greenough of Dedham.
Concord chapter D A R held its opening fall meeting at the chapter house on Lexington road with regent Mrs. Forrest Collier presiding. One new member Miss Hattie Culver was accepted and delegates to the state convention at Swampscott reported 560 attendees and 440 at the banquet.
Local church news reports Rev. Walter A. Quinlan improving after surgery at St Elizabeths Hospital. Concord selectmen plan October 16 meeting. Tenth Company drill also October 16. Reports on births, golf plans, charity sales, and moves. Civil service lists name two Concord girls for junior clerk roles. Columbus Day parade prep for Knights of Columbus. Musketaquid club meeting October 16.
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