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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

2

Maynard People and Friends Share Local Updates

Albert Connors of the Highway Department enjoys a two week vacation from duties as a heavy tracks driver. Miss Gilda Carbone of the War Department in Washington vacationing between here and the Cape. Rescue Squad called to free a youngster from a turnstile in a local store, the child unharmed. Rose Virginia and Dorothy Hanson return home after Rye Beach vacation. Middlesex Laundry closes due to heat. Mrs Anthony Sotrines returns from Emerson Hospital with twins. mother and babies doing splendidly. William A Sweeney on annual vacation from postal delivery. Three Maynard School teachers finish courses at Boston University Eleanor Colburn Elaine Curtin Hazel Sausmilte. Ralph Day returns from tour in New Hampshire and Maine coasts. John ONeil back home from Massachusetts General Hospital feeling better after illness. Miss Marion Dempsey and Miss Hazel Saussville resign from local schools. Mary Sokolowsky and Marion Ledgard retire after a week at Welrs NH.

Maynard Boston University Eleanor Colburn Elaine Curtin Hazel Sausmilte

Funeral notices and local departures widen town ties

Lowney and Wither announce the funeral for Daniel Lowney of Millburn N L. Nepean Street residents return from Hampton Beach and Boston convention delegates report home. service and vacation updates include Army and Waves personnel stationed at Camp McCoy and Fort Verbs. Local clubs and civic groups note postponed meetings and active Knights of Columbus events as families receive overseas news.

Maynard Cadet Begins Bomber Pilot Training in Texas

Cadet Joseph S. Woitkiewicz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stefana Woitkiewicz of 17 McKinley Street, begins advanced two engine pilot training at the Army Air Forces Training Command in Lubbock Texas. He aims to earn silver wings and become a flying officer after completing ground and aerial instruction. He was previously a clerk in a local chain store and part time theatre usher.

Maynard Lubbock Army Air Field Lubbock Texas Aviation Joseph S. Woitkiewicz Stefana Woitkiewicz McKinley Street Army Air Forces Training Command Army Air Forces Woitkiewic

Community Notes and Births at Assabet Mills Parish

Birth announcements include the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Maskiewicz of Main Street and the father a high school football coach. Various local items report vacations, parish picnic plans for September on church grounds with War Bond prizes, and visits from military members and residents visiting family.

John Maskiewicz Main Street St. Casimir’s

Sgt Wattu Receives Combat Infantryman Badge

Fifth Army report states Sergeant Eino Wattu of 21 Tremont Street Maynard Massachusetts has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for actual combat participation on the Fifth Army front in Italy. The badge features a silver rifle on infantry blue within a silver wreath.

Fifth Army Eino Wattu Tremont Maynard Massachusetts Italy

Certificates Approved for Tire Purchases Week Ending August 7

Rationing board approved certificates for 16 first grade passenger tires, one third grade, and four truck tires for the week ending August 7. Recipients include Walter Larkin, Benjamin Meister, Frederick Manty, Edward D Amico, Rufus Borgess, Ju Fut Rissala, Raimond Gandolfo, Reymon Hooper, Laila Wajnie, Joseph Byrne, Agnes Johnson, and Lovell Bugins. Middlesex Insulating Co. listed for truck tires 8.25 or larger.

Maynard Walter Larkin Benjamin Meister Frederick Manty Edward, D'Amico Rufus Borgess Juuio Rissala Raimond,Gandolfo Reymon Hooper Laila Wajnie Joseph Byrne Agnes Johnson Lovell Middlesex Insulating Co

Town Selectmen Meet for Permit Applications

The regular meeting of the town selectmen is scheduled in the selectmen’s room at Town House. Applicants seeking permits should be seated with the secretary of the Board at the start. Chairman Will Dineen presides in this session.

Town Howse

Army Base Edges Maynard Ammunition 8-6 In Marlboro Game

Soldiers of the Boston Port of Embarkation base defeated Maynard Ammunition 8-6 at Ward Park. Beckett led Maynard with steals and solid baserunning while Stott, the Boston pitcher, held the visitors to key hits. Melkonian and Andreski sparked late Boston scoring as Kavanagh pitched steadily for the Army Base.

Marlboro Boston Army Base Maynard Ammunition Ward Park Maynard Lads Kucan Somer Beckett Melkonian Candie Andreski Kavanagh Boston Boys Shea Stott Grimes Dunn Littleton Kopp Candle Stot Maynard Balmer Opel Grimes Grimes Sore Littleton Meypard Ana Church McCormick Port Club Opet Melkenian Eluh Ston Marlboro Hospital

Maynard High Star John O Leary A Boston Pro Football Candidate

Maynard High School football standout John O Leary nicknamed Speedy impressed during the initial practice at Dean Academy as a potential member of the Boston pro football eleven. A 1941 Brown University graduate he excelled as a back and sprinter and also played basketball. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John F O Leary of Front Street and married to Laura Aho with four daughters.

Maynard John /O’Leary Maynard - High

Maynard Churches Streamline Pastoral Duties and Social Events

Rev George remains pastor Thursday mid week service followed by social hour. Mrs Edna Kansanoja sponsors coffee table. Sunday evening service at 7 led by Anselm Tervo, deacon, in pastor’s absence who will be away August 24. Youth meeting led by Lillian Pekkala with Rev Allan Maki to preside. Coffee table to be organized by Mrs Amanda Bu.

Cconanaekanat George Wa Wecnanent Edna Kansanoja Anselm Tervo Lillian. Pekkala Geneeter Allan Maki Will Nee Amanda -Bu

Methodist Church Sermon Sparks Unity With God

Rev Herbert F Fulton minister preaches at the Union service on August 20 urging unity with God as the guiding path for the congregation and community.

The.methodist Church Herbert F. Fulton Miniater Aoe Peoer

Unclear OCR item about medals and staff sergeant

Fragmentary report notes a Staff Sergeant David Fo advanced in rank and two missions completed. Mentions England posting and possible medals but details are garbled and uncertain.

David Fo England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albert. J. Connors Highway Department Highway ‘Department Gilda Carbone War Department Washington Here The Cape Misses Rose Virginia Dorothy Hanson Rye Beach N. H Middlesex Anthony Sotrines Powder Mill Road Emerson Hospital William A. Sweeney Ralph Day Manning Drug Store New Hampshire Mountains Maine John O'Neil Massachusetts General Hospital Marion Dempsey Hazel Saussville Mary Sokolowsky Marion Ledgard Welrs New Hampshire A Lowney Wither H George Lowney Daniel Millburn N.L John Dora Nason Street Richard Allen Rife Station Roe Nepean Sront Pat Hampton Beach James Keough Ao Dineen Philip Wilson Frank Castronovo Eels Tower Camp Wisconsin Arthur DeRosby Camp McCoy Harrison Street Jane«Zaparesky Frances Chrisen Btow Mary Sawyer Hampton Beach N.H Jules Gilder Destoseatie Tvir Howard Grady Maynard Fire,Department New York John Vitanen Parker Street Ned Joseph Seairio Austh Fort Vens Waves Francis ‘Scaltrito Hayes Street Concord Columbus Rainville Maynard Golf Club Mre Rainville Harry,Hull James J. Ledgard Henry Piecewicz Knights of Columbus Carniy aWitch Richard Thane Butler Toon United Co-operative Society OF eGamet Board of Directors Ae OF Directors Anton Anderson Lubbock, Texas Johnson’s Pharmacy Julius.Gilder David Walker Assabet Mills Michael Tobin Percival Stress, Oe Ewfoundland Ben Gudzinowicz U.S. Army Air Force Florida Clark University Frank Marion Verachka Mrs Frank Verachka Taylor Road Olga Gates Auburn Mass Cigaret Dorothy Antti Kangas Pleasant Street Missae Koponen Gemat Road Quincy Sergt Wattu Maynard ‘Man Silliene ‘Dineen Hs Wiliam Toe Maynard -Ammunition . Ab Po Beckett Clayton Phypiteton DeCarlo Stotl John:o'leary Maynard Churches Tery Eesec Tampax Ads Petroleum Rexall Colgate ‘Tooth Paste Somos Mavna Ard Corp Theresa Murray Ithe Maynard Trust Company Margaret ‘Kane Arthur Main St Haere Snes
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