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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
8
Han ah H. Persons of Mt Ver New York has been appointed Acting City Judge. The appointment runs until December 31 1948. Born Maynard in 1888 he studied at Wesley University Middletown Conn and St. Lawrence University and earned a law degree.
In a long front page story Persons is identified with Mt. Vernon civic affairs. He has lived there 17 years and holds key local posts including Rotary Club president, Lawyers Club past president, YMCA board member, Community Chest director, and USO Campaign secretary.
The State Civilian Defense Committee ordered Sudbury Identification cards retyped after initial longhand versions were deemed improper. Mrs Harvey N Fairbank hosted a luncheon for the Tuesday Bridge Club at the Abner Wheeler House in Framingham. Mrs James H Olgivie of South Sudbury planned a trip to visit sisters Lottie Skill and Margaret Soule in Maine and Litchfield. Mrs George J Raymond hosted the Friday Afternoon Club at her Raymond Road home in South Sudbury.
In a St. Bridget's church ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday Rev. David Welch officiated as Miss Constance Ruth Dibiase became the wife of Peter Archierio. The couple will reside on Mossman Road in North Sudbury after a brief wedding trip.
Lydia Bonazzoli, a student at The Fay Secretarial School in Boston, attended the Mother's Day tea at the Hotel Somerset Friday afternoon. She was the guest of her daughter and helped as an usher after a one act play performed by the school's Dramatic club.
Matti Paananen expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for gifts and money given at a farewell party held before entering military service.
Maynard-Maurice O'Connor of 6 Pine Street retires from Aswaldet Mills of American Woolen Company after 39 years with a unique record of being late for work only twice. He repaired machinery in fulling mills and avoided illness days, aside from last year when he broke a toe. Born in Sudbury, he recalls early days at the mill, his first boss Peter Wilcox, and colleagues like Billy Woods. He plans a quiet retirement, enjoys radio, follows the War, and reads the Enterprise weekly.
The Concord Selective Service Board announced the latest Maynard draft quota with several local men listed for service. Inductees include John Henry Weir, Reinhold Stahl, John Banfil Ledgard, Leslie Mark Smith, William Hanna, Arthur Annett, Matti Taananen, Henry Novick, Francis Bakun, George Waterhouse, Salvatore Buscemi, Charles Colombo, George Kansanaja, James Joseph Paul, Walter Whalen, Kanko Saari, William McInnes, John Noszko, Norman Whitten, Michael Christofono, Frederick Newman, Nicholas Puleo, Eric Farnell, Frank Makrecky, and John Piecevic.
A wartime appeal urges readers to invest in United States defense bonds, highlighting patriotism and financial support for national security efforts. The call emphasizes small contributions from individuals and the role of bonds in sustaining war needs.
Anne Heélvick Kunelius of Maynard charges her husband Arthur Karlo Kunelius of Acton with cruel and abusive treatment and asks for a divorce. They wed April 4, 1931 in Maynard. petition returnable May 4. Herbert H. Young of Maynard seeks to be administrator of Annie B. Young's estate who died February 10. no bond filed and estate value not yet given.
An advertisement for Rufus Warren and Son at 39 Moody Street Waltham touts a complete stock of nationally advertised footwear. It emphasizes expert fitting, comfort and style, and urges patronage for true economy in quality.
An old advertisement promotes Paul and Eaton's at 49 Moody Street Wal tham offering rods and flies guns and ammunition baseball and tennis gear Spaulding golf clubs camping equipment and sports clothing for ladies and men The copy pushes Nationally Advertised priced items and urges purchases to support national defense programs noting store service and well regarded riding clothes as a featured item.
Geor I Kelly Inc located at 429 Moody Street in Waltham is a smart men's shop famed for its quality selective offerings and modern style. It provides a complete service in ultra fashion and conservative wear along with a full haberdashery line including Arrow shirts and tailored patterned items for discerning gentlemen.
The readable text suggests a local digging dispute or profit claim involving a person named Kin and a party called Ame. Details are fragmentary, but the fragment mentions a ditch, digging, a key, and a profit figure of $14. The historical context remains unclear due to incomplete OCR.
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