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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1941

Page

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Contested Road to Defense Post Named in Washington Circles

The article discusses Donald M Nelson and Archibald Gates as potential one-man leaders in defense mobilization. It notes Nelson’s background at Sears Roebuck and Buck & Co., his technical and organizational strengths, and Gates’s rise from a bank president to high national roles. It mentions Washington chatter about who can best manage priorities and allocations amid war mobilization.

York Donald Nelson Washington Nelson’s Iss Buck & Co Mse Sears Roebuck University of Wi Tim Defense Artemus L. Gates Harvard Gates Presiie Ague of Nations

West Concord Wins In Tilt With Bedford In Playoff Opener

West Concord Our Lady's nine traveled to Bedford and defeated the Bedford Progressives 6 2 in the opening game of the Shawsheen Valley baseball league playoff series. Harry Cook held the opposition to three hits while fanning six over nine innings as West Concord built a 3 0 lead in the fourth and seventh frames. Gene Callahan caught for West Concord. Bedford’s battery was Al Gilman and Sherm Primmerman. The series continues next Sunday at Rideout playground with a 2:30 p m game for a possible clincher.

West Concord Our Lady's Baseball Nine Bedford Flrst Shawsheen Valley Bedford Progressives Page Field Rideout Charley Bee Harry Cook Fui Gene Callahan al Gilman Sherm Primmerman

Concord Women Compete In State Golf Championship At Winchester

Concord women Mrs George R Buel Mrs Franc is H Gleason and Miss Rene Henderson contend this week in the annual state women's golf championship at Winchester. Rotary visit planned at Colonial Inn with District Governor Herbert Halliday meeting committee chairs and speaking on Rotary work.

George R Buel Francis H. Gleason Rene Henderson Concord Winchester Herbert Halliday Rotary Club Colonial Inn Rotary

Funeral for William Smith in Bedford

The funeral for William J. Smith 67 a retired insurance agent was held Monday morning at St Michael's Church. Burial followed at Shaw sheen cemetery. He lived in Lowell for years before moving to Bedford this summer to live with his son Leo J. Smith at 12 Hartford Street where he died last Thursday night. He was a former member of the Lowell lodge of Elks and a native of Quebec Canada.

Bedford William J. Smith St. Michael’s Church Shawsheen Smith Lowell Leo J. Smith Hartford Street Lowell Lodge of Elks Quebec Canada

Test With Reason Reason Is the Test of Ridicule

The item notes a phrase about ridicule as a test of truth with no clear event, person, or organization identified. It presents as a fragmentary reflective line rather than a full news item or report.

Joseph Dee Rises Pumpkin Weighing 54 Pounds

Concord resident Joseph Dee, a Bedford Street undertaker who farms as a hobby, exhibited a 54 pound yellow pumpkin at Peter's Spring Farm. The pumpkin, shown at Acton Agricultural Fair, earned a blue ribbon for its class and was regarded as one of the largest grown in the area.

Concord Joseph Dee Bedford ‘Street Peter Bedford Street Acton

Concord High Prepares for Dracut Opening Game Saturday

Concord high school football gears up for the season opener at Dracut. Coach Bernie Mega leads a squad of 30 plus aspirants amid minor injuries with key players Merten Sanborn Ed Wille Billy ONeill and captain Sal Moscariello expected to start. Backfield features Jackie Boyd and Pete Harwood while Charley Moe Dee contends for the fullback role.

Concord Bernie Mega Concord High Dracut Megin Mie Law Donavan Merten ‘Sanborn Ed ‘Wille Billy O'Neill Bob Fierce Ashley Cousins Ed Hawks John Webster Billy Anderson Sal Moscariello Joe Hanley Jackie Boyd Billy LaHiff Pete Harwood Charley Moe” Dee Rich O'Neil John Mandriok

Field Day Draws 1000 at Musketaquid Sportsmen Club

More than 1000 people attended the Musketaquid Sportsmen's Club fall field day on the club grounds near Harrington avenue. A noon clambake and refreshments followed. Contests included a tug of war won by married women and skeet shooting led by Ray Dreschel of Maynard with a perfect score. Gate prizes went to F. E. Parsons of Arlington, L. Chapman of North Reading, and J. Noble of Cambridge.

Concord Musketaquid Spor FE. L Parsons Arlington L. Chapman Reading J. Noble Cambridge

Local Sports Return and Community Notices

Jimmy Cullinane son of Mr and Mrs John R Cullinane of 12 Grant street returned home after a summer playing professional baseball with Augusta Georgia. Young Cullinane a former high school captain had a banner season and expects to report with Albany Senators next spring. An air raid warden meeting was held at the High School building Stow street Tuesday night led by H Paul Larrabee chief air raid warden. John Lamenakis of Bedford street bought the McGapnhone at 5 Brooks street and will move to the new home by October 1. Patrolman Hollie C Beattie returned to duty at the West Concord barracks after competing in the national pistol shoot with the state police team at Camp Perry Ohio.

Jimmy Cullinane John R. Cullinane Grant Street Augusta Georgia Cullinane Albany ‘Senators Stow Street H. Paul Larrabee John’ Lamenakis Bedford Brooks Street West Concord Barracks Camp Perry Ohio

Installation Set For Concord Knights Of Columbus

Concord Council 287 of the Knights of Columbus plans a busy season starting with the installation of officers on Tuesday September 30 at Monument Hall. Fred J. Anan Winthrop leads the district. William Joseph Jr of Cambridge Turnpike installs as grand knight succeeding Charles Edward Mara of Lexington Road. The semiannual Communion Breakfast is set for October 12 and October 13 the council and state councils attend a Columbus Day Ball at the Statler.

Concord Knights of Columbus,Concord Council Brbotas Monument Hall Fred J. An Winthrop William Joseph R, Jr Cambridge Turnpike Charles Edward ‘Mara Lexington Road Tel Statler

Massachusetts Ship Launched With Adams Kin Sponsor

The 35 000 ton vessel Massachusetts was launched at Fore River Ship Yard Quincy under the Navy program. Sponsor Mi Charles Francis Fairhaven wife of a former U S official, a direct descendant of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, presided at the noon ceremony broadcast coast to coast led by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox as principal speaker.

Concord Fore River Quincy Massachusetts Navy Charles Francis Fairhaven Road U. S Ofohn’ Adams John — Quincy Anis Bay State The Frank Knox Adams

Wood From Famed Tree Still In Use

Concord residents reuse wood from the historic whipping post tree that stood in front of the town house for 165 years. Cut down after a summer pruning, a spike on the trunk recalled past punishments. The elm, planted April 19, 1776, now yields small souvenir paperweights in town offices.

Concord Old North, Bridge

Concord Golf Tourney Honors Leonard Smith At Club

Leonard Smith won the Concord Country Club weekend golf event with 162 points. Runner ups were Norman C. Spencer and A. W. Rice at 58. Other scores include Watson M. Gor ton 49, Dr. R Fulton Johnston 48, Humphrey Hosmer 47, Ralph C. Piper 46, Robert Goodale 44, Andrew H. Hepburn 44, John Todd 43, and several players scoring 39 or fewer.

Concord Leonard Smith Concord Country Club Norman C. Spencer A. W. Rice Watson M Gorton R Fulton Johnston Humphrey Hosmer Ralph c. Piper Robert Goodale Andrew H. Hepburn John Todd Walter B. Borden Charles B. Johnson Converse Hill Wendell P. Raymond Danforth W. Comins, Sr Justin W. Dickens William Wadsworth Hubert M.wardwell

Sullivan Family Moves After Home Purchase

Mr and Mrs Richard P Sullivan and their daughter left 55 Lexington Road this week and moved to 466 Martet Road after Mr Sullivan bought a new home in Lexington.

Richard P. Sullivan Lexington Road Lexington Sullivan Mar Tett Road

Reception Held for West Concord New Teachers

West Concord Pat Parent Teachers Association organized its fall meeting at Harvey Wheeler school hall with a reception for Supt. H. Paul Larrabee new high school principal J. Clifford Geer school committee members and West Concord teachers. Music by Win-Van Time Orchestra. Hosts included Winslow J Damon and others.

West Concord West Concord Pat Parent Teachers Association Harvey Wheeler George ‘LaBounty Win-Van Time H. Paul Larrabee New High School J. Clifford Geer West Conlicord

Fenn School Dormitory Dedicated in Concord

The Fenn School honors a new dormitory named The Laurel Wilnae Wall e a Fann House during Sunday ceremonies. Rev Charles E. Fark spoke at the event attended by about 67 boys expected to register, with Richard Giage of Florida named as a new English and Social Science master.

Fenn School Mags Fenn Richard Giege Florida Charles. E. Fark Boston

Concord The Mill Dam Bowling League Opens Third Season

The Concord The Mill Dam bowling league held its first meeting of the season at the K of C clubrooms with officers elected led by President Lawrence A. Dee. Jack Hayes becomes president, Henry J. Smith and Charles E. Mara elected as vice president and assistant secretary, Walter Roy and Hilding Johnson re-elected secretary and treasurer. A rule committee was formed, Joy asked to draft a schedule for Monday October 6 start. The league splits into two halves with a spring playoff. 11 matches per half, one Monday per week with all 12 teams active. Teams present included K of C Snowy All Stars Depot Independents Macones Concord Oil Lincoln and Andersons, plus new entrants Amoco Thrift and Odd Fellows.

Concord Mill Dam K. of C Lawrence A. Dee Jack Hayes Henry J. Smith Charles £. Mara Walter Roy Hilding Johnson Joy Snowy All Stars Depot Macones Concord Oil Lincoln Andersons Amoco Thrift Odd Fellows

Pre Nuptial Shower For Miss Anderson At Bedford Street

A surprise shower was held at John Anderson's home on Bedford Street for Miss Marjorie Anderson ahead of her wedding to Walter Driscoll of Ro Miss. Friends organized the event. several out of town guests attended and presented gifts.

Concord iMiss Marjorie Anderson Bedford Street John Anderson Walter Driscoll

Voigt Begins Yale Sophomore Year for 160 Year Football Hope

Robert Rockwood Voigt son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Voigt of Lowell Road left this week to begin his sophomore year at Yale College This Fall he may be a candidate for the Yale University football team as the college marks its 160th year

Robert Rockwood — Voigt Charles R. Voigt Lowell Road Yale College Young Voigt

West Concord Union Church celebrates 50th anniversary event

The West Concord Union Church marks its 50th anniversary with a community Sunday service led by Rev. Kenneth R. Teed and guest preachers over the next two Sundays. A huge banquet for former parishioners and officers is planned for October 4 as part of the observance.

Warren 8. Goddard West Concord West Concord Union Kenneth R. Teed William jJames Batt Union Church Concord Peter Bulkeley

Mary Cox McElroy Widowed in Concord Funeral

Mary Cox McElroy wife of deputy sheriff Frank D McElroy was held from her late home on Codman Road South Lincoln. A solemn mass of requiem followed at St Bernard's Church Concord with Rev Water A Quinlan, Rev George Mulcahy and other clergy assisting. Interment details include the deceased born in and age 44. She leaves her husband and two daughters.

Mary (Cox McElroy Frank D. McHiro Codman Road South Lincoln Water A. Quinlan St Bernard's Church Concord Q Jan George Mulcahy Ernest A. Ford Ur Lady Help of Pegi Ench West Concord Norman Ee Horne Charles Steffanelli Mae Francis Horne Pes

West Concord Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Season

The West Concord The Willd bekah Lodge met on September 16 electing officers for the coming season. nie Crocker 24 Derby eere was chosen noble grand to succeed retiring Mrs Esth er Nolan Harrington Avenue Hortense G Locke 413 Main Street was elected vice grand to sue Crocker. The group plans whist party at the next meeting Monday October 6 following the regular session.

West Concord Willdbekah Nie Crocker Derby Eere Esthér ‘Nolan Harrington Avenue Hortense G. Locke Main ‘Street Crocker

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