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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text lists BERCORD ENTERPRISE and Mercury v. Cunnien Editor with 1908 newspaper details. It includes an office address in Concord Massachusetts and ad rates 1st and 2nd insertions, plus subscription rate references.
Extracted items include the Clayton Act of 1915 supplementing the Sherman Act, John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry in 1859, a 1943 U S capture of a Japanese base at Lae New Guinea, and the 1879 first incandescent lamp by Thomas Edison. Also referenced are the Continental Congress 1774 and the 21 Incandescent lamp attribution.
The piece argues over wartime economics and manpower with calls to boost production, manage coal and fuel supplies, and avoid mass conscription while urging voters to consider policy positions amid government delay and labor concerns. It critiques wartime profiteering and urges balanced sacrifice.
The fragment discusses how Stimes is perceived within English literature as a sometimes cited but debated figure. It notes shifting opinions across periods, highlighting questions of influence, scope, and interpretation in scholarly debates.
Concord John W Pish of 218 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord is certified to Superintendent Michael J Dee of the Massachusetts Reformatory West Concord for appointment as a senior correction officer at a salary of 2580 dollars State Civil Service Director Thomas J Greehan announced Holy Name society of St Bernard s church attended the 7 o clock mass in a body Sunday morning receiving Holy Communion together Rev Richard S Emrich D D guest preacher at Middlesex School chapel service last Sunday afternoon Next Sunday Rev David W Norton Jr of St Stephen s Church Boston will be the speaker.
Walden Royal Arch Chapter holds its monthly meeting at Masonic Hall Monument Square next Monday October 22 at 8 o clock. Ernest F. Flachsbart newly installed Excellent High Priest will preside.
Mr and Mrs David L Nelson of Elsinore Street celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Mrs Nelson is Elizabeth V Nelson. They have a daughter, Ann Marie. Mr Nelson, formerly a Concord town employee, now serves in the U S Navy stationed in the south.
Concord appeals for a final two day drive to reach a 34000 quota for the Greater Boston United War fund. R John son urges solicitors to press for a concentrated effort as last year’s 38000 goal was surpassed.
A Maynard Enterprise reader urges the high school to boost football spirit with a marching band, a safer grandstand, a scoreboard, and a proudly displayed flag. The letter backs coach Keith Ranspot and argues a more vibrant community backing will lift the team to greater success.
Ward en Henry Parlee of Waltham says grouse are very scarce at Concord and nearby fields due to a poor hatch. Sudbury river yields pan fish while pickerel and bass bites resume with cooler weather. Ducks seem bunhed on the Concord river marshes near Bedford.
Concord reports seven members of James J Mansfield Post A Ly eenors participated in installation exercises of the Middlesex County Legion Post in Woburn. Cmdr. Arthur Wood of the local post plans a special meeting soon to decide on Armistice observance plans.
Mr and Mrs Frank R. Viscariello of 6 Prairie Street West Concord celebrate their fifth anniversary on Columbus Day. Mrs Viscariello is the former Dorothy V. Dunn. They have two sons. Mr Viscariello manages a Walden Street store.
Concord Captain and Mrs John D Sheehan of 56 Lexington Road observed their 18th wedding anniversary on October 12 1945 Capt Sheehan recently returned from overseas service with the Army Medical Corps The couple has one son Jackie Jr
The Mission Rosary Circle plans its first fall meeting Friday night at president Mrs John E Mansfields home 28 Springs road All members urged to attend Mrs Chester G Barnes Sweetwater avenue hosts a social evening Wednesday October 24 with United Workers members reporting on earnings over the past year The money raised funds the organization treasury
Louisiana population rose from 76 556 in 1810 to 2 363 880 by the 1949 census as officials note steady growth and shifting demographics.
West Concord Concord Lodge IOOF holds its annual installation at Odd Fellows Hall this Thursday at 8 o'clock Albert Smith to be installed noble grand. Saturday night several members plan to attend the 71st annual reunion of veteran Odd Fellows at a Boston hotel.
Edward K. Damon son of Winslow J. and Mrs Damon of West Concord has been awarded the Kling scholarship at Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine for the 1948 academic year. He is a Concord High School graduate enrolled in Bowdoin's 1948 class and of colonial ancestry.
Texas reported 983,941 telephones in use in January 1942, reflecting ongoing growth in statewide communications. The figure highlights the expansion of telephone service amid wartime demands and urban expansion across the state.
Sergt Patricia Fell daughter of Mrs Florence Fell Wood street arrived home after more than two years overseas Her discharge came at Fort Dix New Jersey She served three years and two months in the Women s Army Corps and was secretary to General Kane commander of the Technical Air Force Headquarters squadron She was awarded a commendation.
The American Legion Auxiliary to hold a public whist and bridge party in Town Hall on October 23 at 8 15 p m. Proceeds support Legion activities.
A meeting of the air squadron sponsored by the American Legion is set for Friday at 7 30 in the Legion room at the fire station. All boys aged 15 and over wishing to join are invited as part of a planned program.
Middlesex School, facing two straight defeats, readsied for an away game with rival St. Mark's at Southboro next Saturday at 2 30. Coach Pratt drills the squad on pass defense after a rugged Groton contest and notes Noble and Greenough visit on October 27.
Concord residents face a town law banning overnight parking from November 1 to April 1 to aid snow removal. Violators may be prosecuted.
Rev. George Loring Thurlow, pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Ledminster for eight years, accepts a new post at the First Congregational Church in Harwich and will begin duties November 15. He previously led the Italian Congregational Church in Concord and is well known locally.
Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord will hold its annual penny sale at Warner's Hall Commonwealth Avenue West Concord Friday at 8 o'clock. Mrs Frances McLane chairs the program and directs the event open to the public.
Sergt. Robert A. Raymond, a Concord High School graduate, has returned home from the European Theater of Operations where he served with the U S Army. He was cited on a recent occasion and is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond.
An October 5 assembly announced a magazine drive benefiting the Athletic Association. Half of proceeds go to the school. Students sell Curtis Publishing Co. titles like Saturday Evening Post and Homestead Journal with prizes for top fundraisers including cash and free movie tickets.
The Acton community announces the annual Senior play A Little Honey by William Davidson on November 16 at Blanchard hall Acton high school A lively show promising equal or better than last year The acton Christmas Committee with the Board of Health and Middlesex Health Association hosts MRays to Acton residents aged 150 years and older for free October 23 3 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from a November 2 whist and bridge party at Blanchard hall will fund high school band uniforms donations welcome.
The West Acton Woman's Club sponsors a talk by columnist Bill Cunningham at the West Acton clubhouse on Central Street Thursday November 15 at 8 00 p m. Tickets are from Mrs Rachel A Haynes Acton 178. mentions a Texas commercial failure in 1944 and a Buy War Bonds and Stamps note.
West Concord Wisconsin Beckahs lodge held three attended installation exercises at Odd Fellows hall Monday night. Many Odd Fellows and Rebels attended. Gustafson of Hudson presided. They staged the new suite for the coming year. A supper by the ladies preceded the fair. Mrs. Thelma Schofeig is new noble grand for the year.
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