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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
7
Court for probate of a will of Rose Elizabeth Young in Cambridge. Interested parties must file appearance by ten in the forenoon on the return day in October. John C. Leggat, Judge. P. Jordan, Register. Dated Sept 6, 1945.
In the Cambridge probate matter, interested parties petition for probate of a will and codicil for Alice May Frost. Lillian E Tay is proposed as executrix with bond security, to appear before the First Judge John C Leggat at the court in the forenoon onSeptember 27 and October 4. Oct 12 dates noted.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court issues citation to Albert O Carlson of Maynard to respond within 21 days to Hilja Sylvia Carlson’s divorce libel. Court grants Hilja custody of Roberta Ann, Barbara, Joan, and Albert Carlson. prohibits restraining orders on Hilja. Judge John C. Leggat presides. Oct 2 1945 entry.
Concord notes Pfc William M ONeill stationed at Fort Devens returns home after trench feet. Walter Flannery of Lexington road now in Waltham, three sons possibly in Tokyo. T4 Leslie F Parke home on furlough before new assignment, son of Mr and Mrs Parke of 11 Bedford Court aboard USKomo Victory. Sergt Charles J Carson and T4 Albert T Christian among others, Capt Fred Ellis at Atsugi, Lafayette Currier discharged in Georgia. About 1050 locals in armed forces with 36 killed 28 in action eight in country.
Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court cites Helen E Fairbanks of Acton as insane and names Alice T Fairbanks of Bridgeport CT or another suitable person as guardian. Objections due by October 19 1945 before ten in the morning at Cambridge court. Witness John C Leggat Esquire First Judge.
A libel as amended petitions divorce from marriage to Arthur E. Davis filed by wife Ethel M. Davis. The case seeks custody of a minor child and financial allowance. Court notices require appearance within twenty one days from February 18, 1946, with witness John C. Leggat, First Judge.
A lost deposit book is announced by The Middlesex Institution for Savings. Payment on the book is stopped. Notice dated September 28 1945 and signed by J W Ballou Treasurer of Concord Massachusetts.
In the Massachusetts Probate Court for Middlesex County a petition reports the estate of C Edward Crowley late of Maynard. Mary Ellen Crowley seeks appointment as executrix of the will without bond. Objections must be filed in Cambridge before 10 a m on October 15 1946.
Pvt. John Fradd of Lincoln son of Norman W. Fradd died in action in Mindanao while serving as an assistant physical director at Harvard University. He attended Concord High School before enlisting and received the Purple Heart after his death.
Former State Patrolman Frank Machaj stationed at West Concord barracks is honorably discharged from the Coast Guard after 38 months of service with rating of specialist first class. He plans to resume duties as Ipswich police chief, a post he accepted shortly before entering the service.
Concord State Guard Fourth company traveled to Charles Town on Monday to compete in the regimental event featuring close order drills and formations. Capt. Joseph Barr led the local unit during the substitute Monday night meet. The noncommissioned officers will convene Thursday evening as usual, and the Concord unit remains open to new recruits.
A large group of veterans returns from the European theatre aboard the U S See Oil vessel, saluted by crew and officials during a ceremonial greeting at the harbor.
John J. Sullivan of 302 Main Street West Concord is acting captain of Army soldiers believed headed toward Japan for occupation duty. He has served overseas in the Southwest Pacific area, awaiting further orders as the unit sails.
Fragmentary lines mention a male guest and an invitation to an event. Ruth Tafson of Hudson is noted to install a new suite, with Thelka Schofield listed as a grand participant. The text is garbled and lacking clear dates or outcomes.
Concord high school football plans a heavy practice schedule toward the home game Saturday against archrival Maynard at Emerson Playground. Next week a night game at Hudson follows. Maynard, coached by Keith Ranspot of the Boston Yanks, seeks revenge after Concord’s 19-0 win last season.
Concord reports the King’s Daughters of the 1st Parish Unitarian Church will meet Tuesday afternoon October 16 at 2 in the church basement. Frank R Visca Fiello and spouse of 6 Prairie Street, West Concord, observe their fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow, having wed October 18 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The couple has two boys.
Mr and Mrs Albert A Schaal of Concord Wayland road South Lincoln spend a 10 day vacation by motor to Montreal and other places in Quebec Province. Lieut and Mrs Seataiay ie Birthe recently wedding trip and reside locally. Lieut Blackburn veteran of European Theatre of Operations GenCord State Guard band 28rd Infantry with drill and re hearse next Monday night 8 o'clock at State Armory Lieut O Harry Neilsen in charge.
The Concord Teachers Club schedules a reception for the new school superintendent Ralph D. MacLeary with the date and program to be announced soon. The note indicates anticipation and upcoming details for this event.
Miss Martha Veronica Magurn daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis C Magurn of 50 Sudbury Road Concord announces engagement to Sgt William Opie Jr son of Mr and Mrs Guy W Opie of Syracuse New York Opie serves in the U S Army No wedding date has been set.
Concord announce the engagement of Miss Ann Shedden daughter of Mr and Mrs William Shedden to Ensign Jean Daniel Paul USNR son of Mr and Mrs Palmer Paulson of Hudson SD. Miss Shedden a Concord Academy graduate and Vassar senior member of the Junior League and Vincent Club plans marriage after a period of studies.
Announcement states Elaine Theresa Desrosiers of Waltham will marry Robert Harland Priest, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Priest of 64 Conant Street West. Priest is a World War II veteran with half a year of service in the Southwest Pacific, awarded 10 battle stars and the Purple Heart, recently discharged from Chelsea Hospital.
The town of Concord will join Fire Prevention Week observed October 7 to 13. Chief Warry E. says residents should close off heating equipment for winter. National Fire Association data show about 1800 fires daily causing many deaths. experts note many fires are preventable.
Concord High School girls hockey, led by captain Olive Brooks, lost 7-1 to a more experienced home team at Emerson playground. Virginia Palmer scored the lone goal for Concord as they prepare for the next game against Miss Clark’s team.
Rev Harry B Odland pastor announces church activities with Sunday school at 10 45 and a gospel service at 7 P M on October 14 A midweek prayer meeting Wednesday as usual Rev John Elmo Wallace of Trinitarian Congregational Church attended a recent religious conference in Pepperell Rothwell N MacRae Jr of 16 Belknap Street is recovering from a recent injury at Emerson
The Concord Lions Club met at Wright Tavern with strong turnout for the fall and winter season. Dent Leon J. Moreau led an after supper session discussing future city projects. Guest speaker Attor Faris S. Malouf spoke on Palestine and a Jewish problem.
Two West Concord youths aboard the Queen Elizabeth docked in New York return to the United States after a processed voyage from the East Coast. Both men served in U.S. forces with European operations experience and are identified by address and name.
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