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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
3
Lieutenant Thoms R. Bartlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, was killed in action in North Africa. Parents have not received official details and seek information through the American Red Cross after learning of their son’s death from a letter from a fellow pilot.
The report details Lieutenant Bartlett an Air Force pilot and co-pilot with a B-24 crew who was buried on foreign soil. He recently qualified as a first pilot and was to command his own bomber. He trained with Lieutenant Darden and attended Springfield College before joining Kelly Field for wings. He earned the Northwest African Coastal Air Force decoration and was engaged in anti submarine warfare. He leaves two brothers Everett Jr and Phillip and his wife Betty Bartlett.
The Commonwealth reports 79 days of dog racing yielding $1 395,000 in receipts. Raynham and Dighton tracks contribute significant sums while Massasoit Greyhound Association holds a 21 day license at Raynham. Taunton and Suffolk activity are noted with charity meets and bonds mentioned.
State House considers twelve regulations banning inflammable decorations in public spaces and requiring fire safety equipment after the Cocoanut Grove disaster. Marlboro fire officials prepare local rules to implement state standards including extinguishers, water buckets, and clear access.
The draft rules require self closing safety cans for ashes and approved containers for volatile inflammable liquids in manufacturing. No empty packing boxes or barrels shall be stored in risk areas. Lumber piles must not threaten property or other piles. Smoking prohibited in factories and warehouses with inflammable materials. fires must have permits. Periodic fire drills required for certain facilities and a fire department section will monitor skylights and shafts.
Mr and Mrs Richard Deane and their sons Richard and Paul have moved to a newly purchased residence in a Seat area. The family recently acquired the property and settled in with plans for continued home life.
Don Spencer of Keefe road East Acton reported for Army duty after leaving Wednesday for Fort Devens. His wife Dorothy Spencer works at the local Rationing Board. Miss Helen Vanderbeek of East Grange New Jersey visits Mrs Carlet Keyes of Central Street South Acton during a two week stay and has been entertained by Mrs Perry Marble and Mrs J Henryman among others.
Fragmentary notice notes a special town meeting next Monday at 8 in the Town Hall. It mentions the Phtipson family moving Hudoe from Center to Gleasondale and the Biiet family from Winchester with plans for a house, plus ongoing actions by the Thompsons amid other town matters.
The House committee chaired by Mrs Arthdree of Wontan'é schedules the annual fall cleaning event at the club. The gathering supports a war aid project with ladies preparing a donated dish and serving plan.
Patrolman John Mullen of 16 street improves after knee operation at Emerson Hospital. West Concord firemen led by Captain George H. Friel held a Tuesday drill with Chief Harry E.ttle. George N. Fenton of Central Street West Concord remains confined at Massachusetts General Hospital after transfer from Emerson Hospital.
Concord High reports new staff appointments including Miller as Faculty Advisor and Salter as track coach. A wing back formation replaces Box-T, Spokesfield tops in recent standings, Spanish courses attract many students, and the Sean debating club seeks new members.
A Monday afternoon fire heavily damaged a shed in the rear of Lionel Anthony's Great Road home. The shed was a total loss and the cause remains undetermined. The barn and house nearby were saved by firefighters led by Miss Anna McGann. Florence Robitaille has accepted a teaching position in Putnam Connecticut. Miss Margaret Sullivan returns to Lexington Exchange duties after Rye Hampshire leave. Miss Dorothy Perkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynden Perkins, is hospitalized after an illness. The town extends sympathy to Miss Margaret Sheehan on her mother's death.
Reverend John K Wallace preaches at 10 45 p m Sunday September 26 1982 with choir music directed by Marguerite Barnes at Pilgrim Chapel Franklin Methodist Church Also upcoming evangelistic service Sunday September 96 7 30 pm featuring music by Mr and Mrs Richard Lewis and a sermon by Pastor H N Parsons All are invited to attend
The Rev Walter Shurch and the curate Mark ee conduct Sunday Masses at 7:15 and 10 o'clock. First Friday masses are held at 6 and 7 o'clock.
West Concord church announces Sunday mass times at 7 8 30 and 10 30 o clock. First Friday services listed at 7 30 7 and 8 o clock with Rev George F Everard as curate.
Trinity Episcopal Church Rev Charien Pack rector holds Holy Communion at 8 00 morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 morning September 26 1943 with Confirmation Class.
Sunday notices from West Conco list church services and timings for September 26 1943. Church School at 9 45 am Morning Worship and sermon at 10 45 am and 7 pm Young People program. Includes beginners class at 10745 pm.
Church schedule shows services at 10 45 and 7 45 with Reading Room hours 12 to 40 pm on weekdays except holidays. Scriptural selections from Psalms and the Christian Science textbook are included in the Lesson Sermon.
The First Parish in Concord announces a morning service at 11 on Sunday September 26 1942 with Rev Edward P Daniels delivering a sermon titled Heavens Keys Mrs Pred T Boyd savist will attend The Women s Parish Association meets Monday September 27 with luncheon at 1 pm The Parish Church School opens its term on Sunday October 4 with a 9:45 am school meeting
The Evangelical Bree Church in Concord invites members to a Wednesday prayer meeting at Mrs Ruth Thoreson’s Strawberry Hill road home. A Sunday program rally is planned for October 3 with a focus on community participation.
Mr and Mrs Waclaw Pyszka of Stow announce the birth of their daughter born last Monday at Emerson Hospital Concord. Mr Pyszka works at Nazi Stores on their meat counter and serves in the Stow Fire Department. Also noted free greetings from the governor and attendance by soldiers at a dinner with American soldiers in London.
The Acton School Committee elected eight new staff for 1943 1944 including high school principal Walter Holt junior high sports Lydia Abbott English Iberium Boornazian and others adding secretaries, teachers, and a grade level staff to Center and West schools with new custodians and attendance officer Ernest Banks among appointments.
The Adomoc Committee approved a noon meeting to plan farm work for students in early weeks. Special banks will be provided in offices. Several calendar changes were approved including October 6 11 12 and November 11 12. all schools close December 23 for Christmas, with elementary schools ending June 9 and high schools June 23. Grady-Sees will be ae 16 with routes adjusted to aid student transport. no report expected for at least a month.
A last Saturday birthday party for Mildred Marie Maynard was hosted by Mrs Reachard at 1 Marlboro Street. Dr Mike Kane attended with the hostess and guests were served refreshments.
A Monday evening dance hosted by the Dance Hostess Committee featured Mrs. Herbert B. Hosmer and Elizabeth Alexander of Concord. The Coast Artillery orchestra performed, and refreshments of cider and cookies were served at intermission.
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