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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1945
Page
2
Elaine Boothroys and Elaine Clark report a U S Navy serviceman has completed leave in the Pacific theatre and has returned to his post at Norfolk.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentioning Katharine Gibbs, Helmi Kulmala, and various names. References to addresses, relatives, guests, and church devotions appear, but most details are garbled with missing letters and punctuation.
A garbled report references Waite ChibBy King and Teas of the Fram k enjoying a two week vacation. It notes a Mrs Leslie Sims as a guest of Sybil sie and mentions Murray and Urray in unclear context with a football squad reference.
The Maynard Grange hosts an annual event with speaker Mrs Joseph Martin from the Muy hard Garden club and a musical portion by Mrs Waldo Flint with pianist Mr Philip Goldthwaite. Refreshments by Mrs Sarah Dionne. Next meeting September 13 at Grange hall with degree night and refreshments by Mr and Mrs Henry Kytola.
Local and area residents report vacations at Cape Cod Hamp ton Beach York Beach and Lake Placid. Others return from trips to Rochester Vt Fort Meade and More, with new jobs and moves announced including John Kerns joining Astwood Plumb ing and Joan Lynch taking a new chemist role at IB Te Co. Stoneham.
Maynard staff sergeant Norman J Crotty of 2 Burh As an ordered room with the 312th Bom Group veteran A 20 atace ua wiitot Fifth Air Force is praised for service. He has served with the 312th in New Guinea Cam and the liberation of the Philippines. The Roarin 20s attacked Clark Field and supported the Corregidor landing, aiding Luzon operations.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Love at Gléhweed Maynard with the rector officiating in Saint Episcopal Church. The record notes she died Tuesday evening in a Boston hospital and mentions her relation to Staff Sergeant Dick Elson who is stationed in Italy.
Private first class Donald Dowen has arrived in New York from the European Theater of Operations. He and Mrs Gerald Doan are noted as his guardians.
Classified note seeking to buy a used car in good condition. Offer to pay cash. Respond with LLC listing as Maynard Enterprise in Maynard Massachusetts.
Legion members announce a drive to distribute payment applications and instructions for Massachusetts soldiers bonuses. Commander Keough will be at the Legion rooms Towns House Friday evening August 24 between 7 and 9 to deliver forms.
The 5th Company of the 29th Infantry Mass Guard gathered at the Town Hall on Monday evening led by Sergeant Stiles and Lieutenant Byers awaiting orders. A rifle team was expected to join the Maynard Rod and Gun Club match under supervision of Captain Whit.
A fragmented local item mentions poets and a comment by Gilbert, with unclear context. The readable text indicates a discussion or remark about poetry and printing, but specifics remain obscured. Further detail cannot be derived from the fragment.
Captain Starney J. Wicko of Maynard led the 79th Engineer Construction Battalion in building a 270 mile road under heavy fire during the Luzon campaign. He earned the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement as commander of Company B, with acts including removal of railroad tracks and ferrying troops and equipment.
T Sgt George F Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Willie F Williams, of 23 Parket, is listed in the personnel distribution. The notice references reassignment and distribution among corps and includes a brief acknowledgment of entertainment duties for Sgt Williams.
A brief acknowledgement expresses gratitude to workers and volunteers for their support during difficult times. It thanks individuals and groups for efforts and kindness, noting appreciation from the community for ongoing aid and presence.
The readable fragments describe a dedication ritual linked to sacrifice and salt, with mention of the Abitrian group and a vow to honor those who fought the front line. The text is garbled, but centers on devotion and a ceremonial act symbolic of remembrance.
The committee leads a plan for weekday church schools, aiming for inter church cooperation to reduce costs and raise standards. Decisions on format depend on local needs, with discussion of released time versus dismissed time and how pupils participate after public school dismissal.
An Army report notes Sgt Jos era, a recipient of the Sa Medal and the Purple Heart, returning from overseas. It mentions his discharge plans, proposed duties, and his kin in Massachusetts and Texas, with a note on his home residence.
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