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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
2
The item lists multiple local updates including promotions at the post office and Stickney area offices, a teacher joining new duties, a U S Army connection, a stationer returning home, a manager taking vacation, and a note of thanks for condolences and tributes following a bereavement.
The text lists residents vacationing at Rye Beach New Hampshire Lake Boon and Old Orchard Beach. It notes the American Legion state convention at Hotel Statler on August 20 and 21 and mentions several locals returning from trips and visiting relatives.
Maynard and Concord residents through St. Anthony's Society held a Saturday night fundraiser. Bernice Green received an $25 ward bond, part of proceeds totaling $165. The money was sent to Fort Devens by Rev. Pr. Kane to aid disabled servicemen with playing cards candy and cigarettes.
A jumble of notices details residents on vacation plans and daily tasks. Arthur Kingspoke of progressy cites his father Fred F Kingstreet, while mail carriers James Hi Paton and William Sweeney take time off. Families like the Grubers at Old Orchard and Olsen clan travel, and others note funeral services for George Dris toll.
Fragmented item highlights include James Farrell and Robert Riley at a baseball game in Boston, plus Local 140 T W U A sending 1500 cigarette packages to service members. Messages mention Dr and Mrs De Aveels, and staff vacations to Hampto Beach New Hampshire.
Maynard Joseph Pyszka manager of the meat department reports the 365 pounds of kitchen fat collected by Boy and Girl Scouts at Stow. It marks their first collection and suggests future efforts will exceed this amount as they continue buying war bonds.
The social hour coffee table marks a win event with a mid week service on Thursday. No Sunday services for the next two weeks as Rev Koponen will be on vacation. Walfred Ruhil from Bermuda, a former Magnani, delivered an inspiring concert for the church organ fund assisted by pianist Frances Mattson.
A large party will be held on the church grounds Saturday with supper at 5 30. Food table booths games and pony rides for children provide entertainment. The men’s league hold annual clam bake on August 18 at Larkin’s Cottage Lake Boon. Rev Norman MacLean and family move into the parsonage on August 26 following extensive repairs.
A description of Dusty a missing dog asks residents to report sightings. The police dog is black with a brown face around the eyes and brown legs, about 22 inches high with a white mark on the throat. Missing since Thursday July 29 around 6 p.m.
Tales from the field recount a rookie guard halting his commanding officer at six paces and ordering parade rest to avoid an all night stand. The colonel stood at attention while the rookie kept post with a cheeky but safe response.
The Maynard rationing board reports slow renewal applications for fuel oil. Aiming to prevent cold winters, the board urges applicants to submit renewals promptly. It thanks those who can reduce consumption and notes many voluntary savings efforts in the area.
Police recovered a bicycle reported stolen after a suspect described as a soldier who deserted from a nearby Army camp fled on a bicycle. A chase ensued with one shot fired and local officers, including Patrolman J. Mullen, in pursuit. The bicycle, valued at $00.00, was returned to its owner amid the confusion.
Word arrives that Ce Pepper promoted from Corporal to Sergeant while at the Army Administrative School in Commerce Texas. Sergeant Gruber, once secretary to Dr Hooper before enlistment in January, has many friends here. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
The list shows last week’s issued ration permits for New Grade One Passenger Tires and Grade Three Passenger Tires. Names include Kenn Johnson Edward Harasimzyk Ernest Wright Tasito Kallio Joseph Mancini and others with permit counts ranging from 1 to 4.
Marlboro Herbert Anderson of Maynard appeared in District Court before Judge James M. Hurley and was fined 5 dollars for drunkenness and 75 dollars for operating under the influence. He appealed both fines after arrest by Hudson police.
Maynard James 2 Lergard and Summer street hosted a flag raising event last Friday afternoon. Over 25 newsboys participated alongside several local businessmen. Refreshments followed the ceremonies which included music and many patriotic songs.
Miss Rita Jane Creigh with Mrs Louis of Fitchburg accompanies, sister of Mrs Gl H Creighton, as the Bests of Mrs MacMaster in a Canadian province pageant event.
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