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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
5
A wartime notice outlines tire use restrictions and gasoline regulations. It mentions the Office of Price Administration guidance on tire replacements, mileage records, and monthly quotas, with emphasis on maintaining compliance as older tires become obsolete.
A wartime Worcester festival program will be conducted by Hagene with the Hagene Orchestra and pianist William Kapell performing the Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert is part of the Memorial event and aims to lift spirits across New England during hard times.
A West Concord letter by Laurie Kingman appeals for blood donors to Union Church members, praising plasma transfusions that saved his life and a buddy. He recounts personal sacrifice, gratitude to anonymous donors, and urges continued donations to aid servicemen and future casualties.
West Acton reports from Public Relations Section that Marine Staff Sergeant George A. Rifford Jr from West Acton is stationed at the new Unique Marine Barracks near Klamath Falls Oregon. The four thousand eight hundred foot high valley post houses recovering Leathernecks from overseas with Navy doctors supervising tropical ailment treatment and rehab programs. Outdoor recreation hunting and fishing are encouraged as part of rehabilitation alongside regular Marine duties.
We desire to express our appreciation to relatives and friends for spiritual bouquets floral tributes and other acts of kindness shown during our recent bereavement. Signed Mrs Ellen Mahoney Miss Hileen Mahoney Mrs Nellie Dinley.
Two Concord teams closed their seasons with decisive wins Sunday. Belmont juniors beat St Joseph 18 to 4 at Belmont diamond, with stars Young, Normiene and Bobby Flynn shining. St Bernard's seniors toppled St James 10 to 1 at Emerson Grounds Arlington Heights, Arky Dempsey and Will Pearson pacing the victory as Hopkins led batters with three hits. A sports night with sport reels is planned at Monument Hall next Tuesday.
Concord Miss Edna D Price, superintendent, reports Emerson Hospital August 1944 monthly summary. Surgical cases, obstetrical cases, infants born, out patients treated, deaths and still births, operations, accidents, X rays, and daily averages. highest in hospital 37, smallest 21, adults discharged 14, daily averages noted.
The season opener featured a program led by Mrs. Jellewell with songs My Boy and True, piano solos by Mrs. Whitehead and others, and Chopin waltzes. Refreshments followed as new members were welcomed at the afternoon meeting on Nason Street.
Rod and Gun Club hosted a field day pistol shoot pitting members against local cops. Parker led the cops and Sebastian shined for Rod and Gun, driving a surprising upset as judges noted stronger rod and gun pistol handling. Final scores highlighted Dagault and Jensen as top shooters in separate events with several prize winners listed.
Maynard Woman's Club Education Committee chose GH Jones as chair for the season with Joan Morgan and Mrs Les Lieut assisting. Helen Marsden, an Army nurse, returned to Elgin Field Proving Grounds Florida after leave to visit her parents. Bean Essig’s Sam, a setter owned by George Stockwell, won the derby at New Britain Field Trial Club trials in Enfield Connecticut last Saturday.
Early Monday a Concord auto crash on Lexington road near Old Mill Dam tea room injured three Concord servicemen on leave and killed John H. Goulding. Daniel J. Callahan was the believed driver and fatally injured. F. Simian and Dennis McPhuls were treated for cuts and bruises. Sgt. William J. Delaney suffered bruises. All four were taken to Emerson Capitals and then to hospitals in Waltham and Framingham for care.
Acton residents announced college enrollments and military updates. Eleanor Stevens leaves for Colby Junior College in New London New Hampshire while Spidey Rimbachy prep for Colby Private. Burton Wayne, son of Arthur B Wayne, served furlough then stationed in Missouri with the Signal Corps. Captain John M Whittier A S A F B returns on furlough from active service in Africa and Italy, first home visit since December 1942.
Leonard Kaattari and Arthur Kaattari sign with Ruth Bilen Maartaari to thank relatives friends and neighbors for support during their recent bereavement. The message expresses appreciation as a source of consolation.
Edward Leo McKenna 61 of Concord died after lingering illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Marys church and St Bernards cemetery Concord. McKenna a World War II veteran served with the 26th Division and worked as foreman for New England Mills. He left a wife Irene Keete of Arlington and five daughters three sons and a host of relatives. He was active in the Concord Council Knights of Columbus and American Legion post. Military rites were conducted at the church with a Thomas flag over Concord.
Robert H. White of Winsor Avenue West Acton is hospitalized after an operation. Mrs. Ludwig R. Stiegler of Memphis Tennessee visits at the home of Mr and Mrs J Henry Engman on Great Road East Acton. Buy war bonds and stamps.
Public notice lists parcels to be taken under General Laws to satisfy delinquent taxes. It names property owners Hattie Nickerson and others, with numbers and lot references, dates, and references to registry records. The notice specifies a sale date September 30, 1944, at 10:00 AM if taxes remain unpaid.
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