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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
3
The article explains who may receive a soldier's pay and insurance after marriage, noting a soldier can designate a wife or a relative as guardian. It defines PTA as Personal Asset Account, a monthly transfer to chosen recipients. It stresses the relief act governs serviceman debt and support procedures.
Readers’ questions about allotments to wives and dependents, family allowances from soldiers’ pay, and how to change payment addresses. Answers outline eligibility, combining allowances, and procedures for direct home payments or bank deposits through the officer in charge.
Middlesex School football defeated St Mark's of Southboro 15 0 on Saturday. Caldwell and Madeira scored in the first half with Zecher adding a safety, while St Mark's fought hard before the home team closed out with a decisive lead and strong defensive plays.
In the last week Roy Sinclair led a vetting session for prospective basketball players with five veterans and several hopefuls attending. Concord High decided to remain in the Middlesex League after a discussion about joining smaller schools. The Concord football squad defeated Maynard 19 to 0 with Merrick and Merrick scoring, while three veterans did not play. Also, several high schoolers attended a lecture by Professor Evans of LT on atoms, noted as clear and instructive for students studying physics.
Public invited to Concord's Regimental inspection of the 4th Company at 8 o'clock next Monday October 30th. Recruiting rises with five men scheduled for physical exams while two more leave this week. Corporal Gould transfers to the Sea State Guard for business reasons. Private Maker joins the revival reserve and is expected to report for duty soon, from Sadbury.
After 48 years in the Whitney family the Whitney market at 13 Thorneau street has been sold. The new owner will take possession on February with the Elmcho firm employing staff for the shop.
Concord high school girls hockey beat Belmont 2 to 0 on Belmont field last Friday. Kathleen Deer and Helen Whitton scored for Concord. In the second game Concord seconda won 74 to not specified. Shirley Parker and Janie Richardson each scored two for Concord.
Concord high school is busy with practice for a home game next Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Dracut high school. The team seeks a win to improve a season record of two wins and three losses, having scored 45 points to their opponents 56 so far.
Dr and Mrs Richard A Montague of 1 Phorgan Street mark the fourth anniversary of their marriage Wed The couple wed in Cambridge October 25 1940 and have a four year old son Rickey Dr Mont is an osteopath The report preserves the couple as longtime Concord residents
On November 4 a Girl Scout sale at the Scout House Walden street Concord to benefit the Scouts. The event offers bargains on household items clothing hats shoes and more with hours listed and hopes for many customers.
The notice explains two ways a service member or a qualifying relative can obtain an absentee ballot: direct application to the City Clerk at City Hall or via a registered relative such as a spouse parent or sibling. It defines kindred and lists who can use or apply for service ballots including military and civilian personnel and specifies in person applications for new kindred and address changes. Ballots are mailed daily from the City Clerk and sent by air mail once the application is received.
Members of the Pilgrim Fellowship of the Union Congregational church with pastor Rev. N C Mac Lean attended the Middlesex Union semi annual rally at Pepperell last Sunday. Names include Natali Goodwin Elizabeth Jones Barbara Carlson Pauline Boeske Ruth Anderson Bernice Hamilton Margaret Crowe Line Miller Janet Kiemola Jane Dockerty William Bain Roger Compton Herbert Majilmson.
Special to This Paper reports Boston area and Middlesex communities lack funds for a separate civilian rehabilitation agency. The State Department of Veteran Affairs Pensions plans to use four newly acquired field men to assist unions and superintendents in education to organize local alliances. Long of Braintree, commissioner, emphasizes appointing competent workers in towns to aid veterans returning home, though Berkshire and small counties face staffing shortages.
Community notes show Mohawk Sea Scouts meet again in West Concord for a regular gathering. Other items include Young People's Society planning Oct 27 meeting at Laws' Brook Road and various club activities with 60 attendees at Musketaquid Sportsman's Ladies Night and West Concord Women's Club opening.
The West Concord fire crews responded to multiple small grass and false alarm fires near Box 29 at Peiba and Sudbury roads and West Cadeors. The 145th alarm of the year caused crews to race from one blaze to another as they battled grass fires and investigated several reports.
Bo Mowers, chairman, presides Concord Council Knights of Columbus at Monement hall. Grand Knight Rude Currier urges officers to attend as a degree session is planned for early next month and a turkey whist party is announced.
The Democratic Town Committee plans an evening meeting at the Towne Holiday to discuss voter participation. The discussion emphasized the importance of voting on election day and the role of turnout in the upcoming vote.
A political advertisement extols Congressman Philbin as a progressive, effective public servant. It cites praise from readers and notable figures, endorsing his record and urging voters to support his re election for the next term.
Defense Corps notes cover a Tuesday October meeting at the State Armory. Reports mention company orders, new business, and ongoing work. Attendees include Capt Pratt of the MSG and other listed members.
The Rev Dr Rockwell will speak at an upcoming event by the American Board commissioners for foreign missions. The public is invited to attend the open meeting at Concord Union Church on October 29.
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