Lai Laie Ends Long Career
E C Lai Laie, longtime figure in local arts, retires after decades of service, ending a notable era in the community.
30 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
1
E C Lai Laie, longtime figure in local arts, retires after decades of service, ending a notable era in the community.
The article discusses Halder returning to the role of chief of staff amid Nazi leadership reshuffles. It notes Halder’s Bavarian origins, past removal, and speculation on his ability to defend against Allied advances in Italy. It also mentions postwar legal actions and Britain's Cecil Hurst as a key accuser in war crimes proceedings.
Concord reports strong progress toward its Third War Loan quota with insurers and major firms meeting their shares. The campaign aims for 15 billion dollars nationally after prior drives. Concord has subscribed about 90 percent and anticipates surpassing its local goal.
The Can. ary. Club met Friday at the Colonial Inn with about 40 members present. King Lion Blair introduced guests including two Lexington Rotary members and Lincoln Smith of Concord. Egbert Newbury spoke for a blood donor drive while Fred Bacon of Westinghouse discussed electronics at work with motion pictures. The next meeting was set for September 30.
Lt John A Grant, in the Army Air Corps for 15 months, is stationed at Salina Kansas. He is single, from West Concord and attended Concord High School. His home and his mother's family live at 223 Main Street, West Concord.
A new policy shifts the meaning of bumped off from meaning a ride being taken to losing a seat on a plane to a higher priority traveler. Government officials face such bumps when their travel priority is lower than others on crowded flights.
Fred T. Boyd of Concord has been appointed chairman of the Greater Boston United War Fund drive for 1944. The campaign will span 54 metropolitan communities with a pay-as-you-go plan and a $7 500 000 goal to support hospitals health agencies and war service groups including USC United Seamen's Service and War Prison Aid. A preliminary meeting was held by Boyd and associates to finalize plans and shift campaign timing from midwinter to fall to align with the national program.
The Concord Mothers Club opening fall meeting is set for Monday evening October 4. New president Mrs. Frederick R. Hart Jr. will preside. A brief business session follows, with a guest speaker and Rothwell N. MacRae presenting motion pictures. Refreshments will be served as the fall and winter program are planned.
Concord notes honor for World War II veteran and militia enthusiast Mr. Pratt born in Boston August 13. He served in France with the 202nd Field Artillery 26th Division and held leadership roles in the Mansfield Post and Massachusetts Guard. Burial was at Sleepy Hollow. survivors include his wife Mrs. Pratt two daughters a brother and a sister.
Maynard and Mrs Chat Weckstrom of 29 Glendale Street celebrate their sixteenth anniversary. A Sunday reception followed with many gifts and friends entertained during the day.
Frank A. Win Registrar of Motor Vehicles announced compulsory inspections begin Friday October 1 to check tires dimout painted headlights brakes and safety gear. Inspectors will stop cars without stickers starting Monday October 18 and remove plates if vehicles are unsafe.
The Musketa See Sportsmens Club invites members to its annual Ladies Night on Thursday October 7 at the West Concord clubhouse. A supper at 7 o clock will be served prepared by culinary expert Nolan. President Oswald and Dreschjer of Maynard will lead a brief business meeting. Motion pictures will follow. Reservations must be submitted to the committee by Tuesday October 4.
In Concord the funeral was held for Mrs Kinme Nanny Lamont Cox widow of Rev John Hosmer Cox a former minister of the First Baptist Geerth of Lexington. She died September 16. Her husband was connected to the Concord Holmers and Civil service heirs were present.
Farm Credit Administration officials announce a Judging panel of Mrs Abbie Sargent Lawrence Bevan Charles Gardner and Horton Y Noyes will pick winners for the War Bond contest. Entries from farm families in New England New York or New Jersey must be a 100 word letter explaining why I buy War Bonds. First prize 500 bond second 100 third 50 and 43 prizes of 25 bonds plus a junior division with identical awards. All entries must show War Bond serial number and writer name and be submitted to Farm Credit Administration Springfield MA by October 10 1943.
Readable text notes changes affecting tobacco production in New Guinea as authorities introduce policy adjustments. Local farmers and exporters anticipate impact on supply chains and market access.
Concord Middleday School announces its football team will play its season opener Saturday at 2 30 pm against visitation Trade. New head coach F Wolsey Pratt, previously an assistant at the school for years, will replace the late Robert F Poster. Assistant coaches include William Alexander Master, Oscar Hill, and Walter H Hill. Captain Jack Garfield has stepped down. Beidianistae will take his place at fullback. Practice begins this week as more candidates join the roster.
Concord High School opened the 1943 season with a 12 to 6 victory over North Andover. Coach Bill Bookeye used reserves, giving players like Jack O Grady and Bu a chance as the team prepared for the next game at Stoneham. The report notes a strong start and hints at Thanksgiving plans and a rough play schedule.
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