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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

2

Service members on furlough and transfers noted

Staff Sergeant Daniel Meloro and his wife enjoy a 15 day furlough while stationed at Newport Arkansas visiting his mother Mrs Rose Meloro at 13 Forest Street. Private Chester Carson on leave from Fort McClellan Alabama moves to Fort Meade Maryland. Sergeant Walfred J Korps at 144 Summer Street receives promotion to Staff Sergeant. Seaman Raymond Connors returns home before duty at Camp Slater Farragut Idaho after transitioning from Brooklyn New York. Richard Higgins, son of Mr and Mrs John T Higgins, joins the United States Navy.

Daniel Meloro Meloro Newport Arkansas Rose Meloro Forest Street Chester Carson Fort McClellan Alabama Percival Street Fort Meade Maryland Walfred J. Korps Summer Street Ansga Ina Korpi Raymond Connors Camp Slater Farra‘gat Idaho Brooklyn N. Y Connors United States Navy Richard Higgins John T. Higgins Higgins

Maynard Golf Club Opens Amid Expectant Season

The Maynard Golf Club marked its official opening last week and favorable weather drew many visitors. Members plan a strong season and invite armed services personnel on furloughs to enjoy guest status at the club.

Maynard

Murray Sergeant Promoted in Army Air Forces

Sergeant Maynard Edison C. Murray of Maynard has been promoted to sergeant in the Army Air Forces. He attended Maynard grammar and high school, worked for Arlington Mills in Lawrence before enlisting, and enjoys skating and baseball.

Maynard Edison C. Murray 12Th Air Service Group A Army Ir Arlington Mills Incorporated Lawrence Massachusetts Murray

Moone's Emerald Oil Featured for Foot Relief

Advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil to soothe burning, stinging and itching feet. It promises easy application with no stain and money back if not satisfied, with Johnson Pharmacy Inc. and other druggists selling the product.

Moone Johnson Pharmacy Inc

Local Navy and Army personnel cited in brief notices

Ensign Ruth McKenna, stationed in Washington DC, visited by her parents Mr and Mrs Harry McKenna during the past week. Edward Wojznis, at Miami FL with the Army Air Force, enjoying furlough at his mother’s home on Railroad Street. Walter France and Arthur Helenius attended the Phillies vs Braves opening ball game at Braves Field Saturday. Bernard Tobin, seaman second class, completed a training course and earned Machinist's Mate rating in Jacksonville FL. Robert Murray, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Murray, entered the United States Navy yesterday. Maynard residents attended the Patriots Day celebration at Concord last week.

Ruth McKenna Washington, D. C Harry MecKenna Edward Wojznis Miami, Fla Army Air Force Railroad Street Walter France Arthur Helenius Phillies Braves Braves’ Field Bernard Tobin U.S. Navy Jacksonville Fla

Local man returns home after serious injuries

Ralph Hellawell of Waltham is recuperating at home after injuries suffered at Massachusetts General Hospital. A public schools physical culture exhibition directed by Richard C Lawson will be held in the High School Auditorium on Friday May 5. The Blessed Virgin Sodality of St Casimir Church held a social in the church hall last Saturday. Maynard High School Class of 1945 Junior Prom will take place in the George Washington Auditorium this Friday with music by Ken Reeves and his orchestra.

Ralph Hellawell Waltham Street Massachusetts General Hospital Richard C. Lawson the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Casimir’s, Church Maynard High School George Washington Auditorium Ken, Reeves

Hold 40 Hours Devotions at St. Casimiir's

Maynard Forty Hours Devotions will be held at St. Casimir's church over a weekend, starting with an eight o'clock mass Friday and ending with a 3 PM Sunday closing service. The three day triduum is led by Rev. Fr. Vincent O. M. C. with Rev. William Maciaszek assisting and the choir directed by Stanley Sieminack.

Maynard St. Casimir’s Vincent O. M. C William Maciaszek Vincent Stanley Sieminack

Elks Smoker Tonight At Maynard Lodge

The Maynard Elks Lodge holds its monthly smoker this evening with entertainment and refreshments. James Priest, past exalted ruler, directs the refreshments and is expected to dazzle with a culinary masterpiece.

Maynard Lodge of Elks James Priest

Card of Thanks for John Trunca Bereavement Support

The family of the late John Trunca expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during their bereavement. Thanks for floral tributes and the use of automobiles which helped ease their sorrowing hours.

John Trunca

Local service members visit home during furloughs and transfers

Sergeant Nicholas Melora visits family while stationed in Missouri. Corporal Edward Thane returns from Fort Meade on furlough to Douglas Field. Hugh Miller, Merchant Marine, visits relatives on Vernon street. Corporal William Joyce returns to duties in Arizona after furlough. Lieutenant E. J. Flaherty Jr trains at Harvard and may be reassigned active duty. Thomas Foley, United States Army, expected home. Sergeant Edward Ledgard returns to Gunter Field after furlough with parents. A Seabee brother arrives on furlough. Private Frank Raymond home from Campbell Kentucky until May 1 after 42 months in Panama. Tom King and Harold Morgan praised for refereeing Worcester Tech–Northeastern game. Corp. Walter Wasuik visiting wife and parents at 18 Main street. Luoto, Arthur street, reported safely in Italy. Joseph Crotty convalescing after surgery. Mrs. Arthur Wright and Mrs. Daniel Driscoll attend Catherine Magenniss funeral. Helen Kuprianchik returns to local Rationing Board. Fisherman’s lost hooks found on Great Road. owner to call Enterprise office. Local firemen adopt spring and summer uniforms.

Clinton High Defeats Maynard 11 to 2 in Debut Win

Clinton High overwhelmed Maynard High 11 to 2 at Fuller Field on Saturday. Milt Lehto led with three hits as Maynard’s pitchers struggled early. Tom Marco Tonia debuted for Clinton with a solid effort on the mound. Coach Lawson praised the fielding and predicted future trouble for opponents in the Midland League.

Maynard Clinton High Diamondités Maynard High Fuller Field Clinton Orange and Black Milt Lehto Tom Marco- Tonia

Firemen Appeal For Relief Furid Maynard

Fireforce members launch their annual drive for Relief Association funds to sustain protective service. This year they will award a June 1 prize of 50 dollars and two 25 dollar war bonds, hoping for continued local support.

Maynard Relief Association

A L Auxiliary Names Delegates Maynard

At the Frank J. DeMars Post Auxiliary Unit meeting on April 1 delegates were chosen for the County Council Caucus in Everett on May 27. Elected were Mrs. Hannah Foley president Mrs. Mary Johnston past president Maryney and Mrs Eva Effs sergeant at arms. They will also attend the State Convention at the New Ocean House Swampscott June 15 16 17.

Maynard Frank J. DeMars Everett Hannah Foley Mary Johnston Maryney Eva”’Evffs New Ocean House Swampscott

Couple Weds in Flora Tallahassee Ceremony

Martha Mitchell and Urhé Aho wed March 11 at Trinity Methodist Church Tallahassee with Rev Jack Anderson officiating. Attendants included maid of honor S C Conklin and best man Alfred V McCann. Reception at Mrs Conklins home followed. Mrs Aho a Fort White High and Marion County Vocational School graduate now works at Base Quartermaster Office Dale Mabry Field. Corp Aho a Maynard High School graduate, stationed at Dale Mabry Field.

Cooperative Quiz Contest In Progress

Maynard area cooperative trials expand membership with 20075 rolls and 1000 non members sharing savings. Quiz prizes of 2.00 and 1.00 merchandise weekly. Reading Ohio feed mill cost 650000 serves members in first 17 months. Obscured item notes births at Emerson Hospital April 22.

Maynard United Cooperative Society U. S Rochdale Great Britain Canada Sam John L. Lewis William Greém Abraham LinsoIn Herbert Hoover Cooperative Feed Reading Ohio

Speculation on Maynard Judge Appointment Post

The district buzzes over a vacancy to replace late Judge Howard A Wilson. Names cited for potential consideration by Governor Leverett Saltonstall include Pierre Northrup Edward B Cager Maurice McWalters Edward Loughlin Leslie Sims Alfred McCleary John Donohue and Charles Lever all of Maynard with several active contenders noted but no official shortlist revealed.

Maynard Howard A. Wilson Leverett Saltonstall Pierre ‘Northrup Edward B. Cager Concord Maurice McWalters Lexington Edward Loughil Court of Concord Leslie Sims Alfred McCleary John Donohue Edward Loughlin Charles Lever

Maynard Citizens Boost Salvation Army Appeal

Maynard residents contributed a total of 776.72 dollars to The Salvation Army appeal, exceeding the asked 709 by some. Committee chairman Warren A. Twombly and Public Relations Secretary William A. Nicol praised community support and reiterated the Army’s need for equipment to expand its service on all fronts.

Maynard Salvation Army Harold J. Morgan Maynard Trust Company Hig William A. Nicol Magna

Maynard Grange Notes and May Day Plans

The third and fourth degrees of the Grange are to be inspected at Grange Hall tonight led by Charles Chapman of Framingham. A Mothers Night program with rehearsals is planned for May 2 and May 10 with all mothers invited to attend.

Grange Hall Charles Chapman Framingham Dorothy Alving Anne Duclos May Jones Hazel Bumpus Adelaide Sims Ina Edwards Esther Sims Fernando Smith Grace Whitney Veronica Creighton Ceres Eleanor Mariano Fomona Eya Smith Flora Ruth Woodworth Hazel Case Francis Finocchi Ann Dora Beatrice Parsons Lillian Holmes Pauline Sims Adélaide Sims Marion Croft Irma Aldrich Louise Coméan William Hayward Harvesters Raymond Jones Angus Hanson Henry Stola Frank Casé Dexter Kelley Middlesex Central Pomona Grange Concord Concord Grange Maynard Grange Acton Grange Adelaide’ Sims Anne Dora Eva Smith The Grange Grangé

Mary Elizabeth Mc Niff Celebrates First Birthday

Little Miss Mary Elizabeth Mc Niff marked her first birthday at her grandparents Mr and Mrs P J Schnai's home on Tuesday April 265th Sgt Edmond McNiff could not attend due to his stationing at North Camp Hood Texas.

Mary Elizabeth McNiff Edmond McNiff P. J. Schnai Sgt. McNiff North Camp Hood Texas

Woman's Society Art Finnish Congregational Church event

Fragmentary OCR note references the Women's Society Art Finnish Congregational Church in Quincy and a university anniversary. The readable items point to a local church group gathering or exhibit connected to a university anniversary.

Ibesuber Finnish Congregational Urch Quincy

Maynard Lutheran Churches Schedule and Meetings

Eastern Conference worship and festival planned at Allston on Sunday April 30. May 1 Young Women’s Sewing Circle meets at Mrs Vieno Eunelius home in Stow at 8 p m. May 2 Ladies’ Aid gathers in church Vestry at 7 30 p m with Mrs Peter Pekkala serving. May 3 Lutheran Brotherhood meets at Uno Hietanen’s home 19 Concord street at 7 30 p m. May 4 Women’s Choir rehearses at 7 p m.

Lathteran Énurca Nidcenema Allston Vieno Eunelius Great Road Stow Ladies’ Aid Petér Pekkala Lutheran Brotherhood Uno Hietanen Concord Street

Union Congregational Church Services and Meetings

The Union Congregational Church lists Sunday services and activities for April including church school at 9:30 for juniors and seniors and 10:45 for beginners, worship at 10:45 with Rev Norman C MacLean, choir led by Harold Merriam and organist Mrs Charlotte Sivonen. Meetings include Pilgrim Fellowship Rally at Groton, council on May 1, and group events May 2 and May 4 with member reminders.

Union Congregational Church Normaf MacLean Norman C. MacLean Harold Merriam Charlotte Sivonen Christian Endeavor Pilgrim Fellowship Union Church Groton Margaret Crowe Church Council Congregational Stephen Lowell Main Street Ladies’ Benevolent Society

Methodist Church Announces Youth Creative Living Talk

The Marlboro former pastor Rev Herbert F Fulton to speak at 7 PM in Marlboro and the Worcester District Clerics Club to meet at the Fultons home Tuesday. Morning worship features a vested choir and a new youth discussion series on Creative Thinking. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 6 30 PM in the Chapel.

the Methodist Church Herbert F. Fulton Maynard Massachusetts Crossig Marlboro Mr. Fulton

Par ish Activity Schedule For Late April To May

Reverend George A Koponen leads Thursday mid week service with social hour. Four young ladies Agda Reini Sikka Koskinen Ruth Pekkala Miriam Pinoleh sponsor coffee. Elders meet Saturday at the Pastor's home. Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 3 p.m. monthly business meeting follows. Wednesday May 8 Young People's Christian Endeavor at Ruth and Dora Kytola home.

George A. Koponén Agda Reini Sikka Koskinen Ruth Pekkala Miriam Pinolehto Great Road Young People's Christian Endeavor Ruth Dora Kytola

St George's Church announces events with sermon and supper

Rev Halsey J Andrews rector leads Sunday service at 10 45 with Henry B Getz as preacher The church school meets at 9 30 a m and a ham supper is planned for Saturday April 29 at 5 p m in St George's Hall

ST. George's Episcopal Church Halsey J. Andrews Henry B. Getz St. George's Hall

Connors Retires From Maynard Highway Department

Maynard resident Maynard Dartmouth Court station employee T J Connors known as Joe retires after many years with the Maynard Highway Department. He is praised by Raymond Sheridan and will serve as lodge steward for the local Elks.

Maynard Thomas J. Connors Dartmouth Court Joe Maynard Highway Department Raymond Sheridan Highway Department Lodge of Elks

Maynard Ration Board Issues Permits

The Maynard rationing board issued permits last week for Grade I and II passenger tires tubes and truck tubes. Notable names include Frederick Boothroyd Norman MacLeam Muriel Peterson Michael Brescia Nils P Johnson and George Malmberg. Gasoline from the April quota went to Joseph Pieczwicz five gallons. Baby Karalee Sue Marty celebrated her first birthday on April 19.

Maynard Local Frederick Boothroyd Robert Kierstead Sir Norman MacLean Nils P. Johnson George Malmberg Muriel Peterson Michael Brescia Niio Anderson Bennis Mariano Norman MacLeam Joseph Piec Wicz Karalee Sue Marty Charles Manty

Local fisher Anderson nets limit brook trout catch

Maynard-Frank Anderson, a local fisherman, enjoyed a trip last week and caught the limit of brook trout. His haul also included a sizable pickerel and friends congratulated him for attaining the limit first.

Maynard Frank Anderson

Daughters Earn Army Honors At Fort Wayne And Rad School

Maynard M Cuttell learns her daughter Ruth Cuttell Jones received the Good Conduct Award on April 4 at Baer Field Fort Wayne Indiana for a year of efficient service in the Women’s Army Air Corps. Kenneth Tucker Seaman First Class son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Waincker graduates radar school in Boston on April 17 and is stationed at Little Creek Virginia.

Maynard Lewis Cuttell Linden Street Sgt Ruth Cuttell Jones Baer Kenneth R. Tucker Joseph Waincker Meate Street Boston Little Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maynard Schoole American Legion Joseph Byrne South Carolina Newton Drive Robert Murray Thomas Murray United States Wavy Yesteray St. Casimiir’s Nicholas Melora First Street Missouri Edward Thane Roosevelt Street Hugh Miller Merchant Marines Vernon Street William Joyce Douglas Field Arizona E. J. Flaherty, Jr Harvard E.J. Maherty Thomas Foley United St Tegy Army Alice Foley Brooks Street Edward Ledgard Gunter Field Harry Led- Parker Street Arold Seabees Frank Raymond Campbell Kentucky R. O ‘Helenius West Street Raymond Panama Tom King Harold Morgan Worcester Kanga T Luoto Arthur Street Italy Joseph Crotty Thompson Street Emerson Hospital Arthur Wright Daniel Driscoll Catherine Magenniss Roxbury Magenniss Helen Kuprianchik Enterprise Office Furid A.L. Auzxiliary Webb Jn Hall of Urho Aho Richard M. Hgirle Binds Wilson Hoy Warren A. Twombley Maynard Churches Rexall Jolnaci’ S Bone St-Maynard T. J. Connors Highway Dept Ration Board Anderson Maynard, Mass Board of Séléctmen Selectmen's X Dineen Balti William Stockwell Sporting Nason St Bigham & Sons South Watel Waltham Julius Gill Optometrist NA Maynarr—Tel Appo Wan Ae
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