23 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
1
War briefing notes Gen Blamey, 59, long service in Australia forces, now commanding the first division in field. His rise from police chief to chief of staff and recruiter marks a career spanning both World Wars. The piece highlights Australian and American cooperation against Japanese advances near Australia.
The Bedford Grange held a regular meeting in the town hall Monday evening with a special program. A teachers’ school committee discussion followed and a food sale was announced. The Acton Woman's Club met Wednesday afternoon to discuss clubhouse ownership and voted 25 to 8 to retain the prop ownership.
A garbled note hints at a discussion on onion growth and yield. It mentions possibilities of large harvests and high volumes, but the exact context and figures are unclear due to fragmentary text.
Concord notes report midweek prayer at the church led by Rev. ce P. Odland. sermons by Rev. Edward P. Daniels at First Parish Unitarian. Kenney couple celebrate first wedding anniversary. St Bernard’s junior choir opens fall rehearsal. longtime resident Mrs. Emma B. Walker marks 92nd birthday. funeral directors attend Massachusetts Federal Directors meeting in Boston. patrolman McCarthy improves after illness. war records committee plans a new honor roll. rummage sale by West Concord Woman’s Club. scholarship renewals for Louise Bedford and Doris Gerow. Lieut. and Mrs. Thomas McAuley celebrate first anniversary.
Leonard Farrell Maynard, a member of the fighting forces, is home on furlough visiting relatives and friends.
John Bordman of Concord former selectman and Spanish War veteran died at his home on Monument Street at age 71. Born February 11 1872 in Charlestown he studied at Harvard earning a BA in 1894 and law degree in 1897. He served as captain in the Massachusetts First Heavy Artillery and adjutant of the 26th MV M during the Spanish American War and later managed a Philippine sugar plantation while practicing law. He returned to Concord in 1937 after years abroad and held town office between 1924 and 1928. He leaves widow Helen W Irvin a son John Bordman Jr and daughter Mary Constance Bordman a sister William B Robinson of Gloucester. Funeral services were held Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church with full military honors at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Maynard Edwin Phillips 32 died last Thursday evening. He is survived by one sister Mrs William Aho. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Fowler Funeral home with Rev George Koponen of the Finnish Congregational Church officiating. Interment was at Glenwood Cemetery.
Concord high schools prep for a 198 seaabo game at Prichard North on Saturday. Coach Spokesfield and G Hartley have rebuilt the lineup with several veterans returning. Captain Billy Parker Peter leads the squad as 195-pound center Denisevici, guard Eddie Horo, and veteran tackle Neil Hoyt boost the defense alongside promising freshmen.
Lieutenant Helen Marsden of the Army Air Corps nurse corps enjoyed a short weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Marsden at Summerstreet. She was stationed in Florida and flew home Sunday by plane jet, returning by afternoon.
The Concord Junior Community club schedules a September 18 opening from 7 to 9 p m at Mill Dam in the former First National store building. Directors William Spokesfield and Leeman Haines will supervise activities including tables, billiards, games, music, and magazines. The activities committee led by Fred Doyle plans movies and demonstrations as the club aims to guide youths toward responsible future participation in Concord.
The Concord Lions Club held a meeting at the Old Mill on September 2 with a 6:30 start. Members discussed community service and upcoming events.
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