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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
7
In Massachusetts probate court, interested parties are notified that Rothwell of Concordia has been named administrator for the George A Bickerton estate with objections due by a specified return day. Attorney should file appearance before the court by the stated date. Judge Leggat and Register Jordan presiding.
A petition for probate of a will purporting to be the deceased Annie Hamlin has been presented in the Massachusetts probate court. Wil in of Maynard seeks appointment without bond and objects may be filed before ten o clock on the return day, March 10, with John C. Theggat and Jordan as register.
Maundy Thursday Communion was observed at the Acton Center Congregational Church Thursday evening replacing the regular bi monthly service. A church outreach event will be held Monday April 6 at the West Acton Baptist Church under the auspices of the Mix allies ex county extension service. the public is invited.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex probate court issues citation on petition by Joseph Reed of Reading to probate instrument as last will and appoint him executor without bond. Objections due by April 17 1942 in Cambridge with appearance filed. witnessed by Judge John C Leggat and Register Loring P Jordan. dates April 2 9 16.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court invites interested parties regarding the estate of William T Goodearl also called William Thomas Goodearl late of Acton Massachusetts. A petition seeks probate of a purported will and appointment of Robert F Goodearl as executor without bond. appearances due in Cambridge by 10 am April 16 1942.
Miss Vesta Balser of Acton Center and four Gordon College students are spending their vacation with Miss Doris Slade at Slade's New York home. The young women are classmates.
Acton Norman Perkins resigns as town police officer this week and takes a new job with Grenongi Brothers Tan Tractors. He spent his first day driving a bulldozer at the Army Base in South Boston.
Public auction set for May 1 1942 at 3 p m on the premises in Concord Middlesex County Massachusetts to foreclose a mortgage from Karl Payne and Ann Mellor Payne to the Middlesex Institution for Savings dated July 15 1937 recorded in Book 6136 Page 274. Three parcels totaling about 10817 square feet and 36887 square feet convey with rights of way subject to existing restrictions and a Land Court decree dated March 30 1942. A $700 cash deposit required and balance due within ten days. admission to sale governed by the undersigned trustee Henry F. Smith Treasurer Middlesex Institute for Savings. Apr 9 16 23
Members of the Aton Motor Corps began a convoy practice Thursday at 2 30 pm under Miss Clare Sawyer transportation head and Dent Marion Wilmot commander. The unit staged stretcher work and first aid at town sections while Chief Michael Foley and Officer Lawrence Roche served as liaison. Ambulances returned to Town Hall by 4 00 pm where crews were disbanded.
The birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur W Reynolds of Northeast Harbor Maine is announced The mother is former Helen Greeley of West Acton The baby was born at Concord Hospital on Thursday March 26.
Raleigh Cigarettes runs weekly jingle contests offering liberal prizes for best last line. Over 100 prizes each week. Watch this paper for details.
According to law notice is given that an application for a new book to replace Bank Book No. 10530, which is lost, has been received by Sidney B. McCleary Treasurer for Assabet Institution for Savings in Maynard Massachusetts.
Law notice states Bank Book No 9541 is lost and an application for a duplicate has been received. Maynard Trust Co Maynard Massachusetts.
Public notice states that a lost bank book number 10333 of Maynard Trust Bank is missing. Affected party seeks replacement and inquiries should contact Maynard, Massachusetts authorities. The fragment mentions dates April 9 16 28 but provides no further context.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss probate court notices the estate of Fannie T Donnelly late of Maynard seeks to appoint Helen M Mulcahy as executrix without bond objection due by April 24 in Cambridge at ten in the forenoon witness John Lt this thirty first day of March 1942 Loring B Jordan Register Apr 9 16 23
A veteran column discusses wartime shifts in retail, urging small town merchants to innovate, source locally, and use cold storage to retain trade as tires and canned goods tighten. It notes the rise of locker systems, reduced goods, and the return to simpler community production.
Fragmentary notes discuss the public health service role in the common cold and claim conservative observers see limited German advances versus Soviet claims. It mentions postwar government changes in consumer business, and a vague forecast of peace and Africa’s production drop.
The Maynard Woman's Club meets Tuesday afternoon April 14 at Knights of Columbus hall now showing a Boston Edison film It Happened in the Kitchen. Mrs. Blanche Card speaks on Making the Rest of What You Have and Mrs. Hans Erickson, president, says luncheon tickets will be available at the meeting.
Raleigh Cigarettes launches a large weekly jingle contest with 130 prizes to be awarded in the coming weeks as advertised. Ad copy notes liberal rewards and a broad participation window in this promotional effort.
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