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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1941
Page
2
The item lists publication details for the Concord Enterprise weekly edition. It notes second class matter status, post office in Miboro Mass, and addresses advertising rates per inch with 26 cents for 2nd insertion. It indicates weekly publication every Wednesday and subscription options.
An unclear excerpt lists dates and events such as Lincoln's Birthday February 12, Cotten Mather’s death in 1728, a Villentine Day, Saint Louis founding, and La Salle's Texas settlement claim. It mixes scattered years 1685 1838 1940 with disjoint phrases and names hard to verify.
The Army and Navy Journal warns that National Guard members may be kept beyond a year as tense international conditions persist. Selective service trainees will join organized units, and guard components will head home only to be reassigned. The piece notes possible longer service and urges readers to brace for changes.
Frank G Volpe assistant attorney general known for criminal prosecutions will address the Young Republicans third annual banquet at the Town House Monday night February. Richard J Elson president announces Virginia Jew handwriting analyst from the Boston Globe will analyze attendees handwriting and Miss Drew will disclose her profession. A roast dinner by P C Hicks of Laplae and entertainment by Will Tolman and others are planned with tickets from committee members.
Peter Bulkeley School Junior High held an assembly where Principal Morton R Seavey presented awards for the first half of the year and announced second half appointments. Recipients of the Peter Bulkeley School Shield included Mildred Burk Congetta Curro Mary DeMao Richard Hayes Velentino Venti.
A Maynard social dance and sale at Parker Street Hall under the Farmers Finland Aid Committee raised 800 for the Finish War Relief fund. About 300 attendees donated farm produce, clothing, and other items. three calves, live pigs, 300 chicks, and a goat were sold. Door prizes included gifts to locals, with many merchants listed as donors and plans to forward funds to national headquarters for Finland relief.
Maynard resident Dr. Howard Hamblen died last week in a Portland, Maine hospital after moving to Windham Center about 22 years ago. He leaves his wife and sister Mrs. Samuel R. Garland of Maynard. He was a member of Charles A. Welch Lodge A F and A M in Maynard. Burial was in Gorham, Maine with Masonic rites.
The banns of marriage were announced at St Bridget’s church last Sunday for Miss Margaret Crowley of Summitt Street and Mor timer Law, Sudbury Street. Mrs. William Smith of Pine Street visited her daughter Mrs. Joseph Hamilton in Methuen during the week. Erikson’s Dairy proprietor Hans Eickson is on a vacation in Florida. The Monday Afternoon Club at the Elks hall awarded special prize to Rechel Lester and whist prizes to Nellie Schwenke, Mernie Therien, Loma Rodway, Ida Ork, Elizabeth Korrs, Jol Addie Wallete, Pelegen. Plans for a banquet at Elks hall on Tuesday Feb 25 are announced.
Calvert Wilson lists elected Service Club members for the second half year including Davin Flavin Albert Paine Emily Horne Willis Pearson Helen Antognont Charles Hopkins Warren Baxter and James McKenna Eighthopils appointed to the SSE Squad include Marjorie Dee Mildred George and others. The event occurred at the Ahealo Arena with attendees confirmed.
Local society notes list the Musketaquid Gun Club meeting at Howard Johnson with president Jack Hilliard, hospital aid society plans, Fenn School headmaster Roger Fenn speaking to Cub Scout parents, a birth announcement for Curtis Allan at Emerson Hospital, and high school plays drawing large crowds. Also listed are church services at Union Church, Valentine party by Santa Chiara Guild, Blood 80th anniversary in town affairs, a Masonic Temple whist party, and local lodge and circle gatherings with several individuals named.
Eleven Maynard youths join the draft under the Selective Service Act, reporting to Draft Board 54 at Concord before heading to the Boston armory. The district 54 spans Acton Bedford Concord Lincoln Wayland Sudbury.
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Sudbury Center honors Corporal Sudbury David Buxton who received the rank insignia of Corporal in Battery 180th Field Artillery formerly the 110th Cavalry Massachusetts National Guard at Camp Edwards.
Mr and Mrs Edward McClellan of Main Street West Concord announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marjorie to Benjamin I Cahoon son of Mrs Lena Cahoon Jones of 99 Concord Street Maynard Miss McClellan a Concord High School graduate class of 1932 is employed by Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Company Concord Mr Cahoon works for the American Woolen Company Maynard No wedding date set
Miss Gertrude Halloran of Sudbury is home from Newton hospital after an accident at a friends home left her with a broken wrist and a dislocated elbow. The injury postpones her trip to Mexico to a future date.
The marriage of Wilfred J. Allen to Mrs. Allen was announced from Sudbury. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
The text notes a daughter of Mit and Mrs Joseph Peacock of Stow and mentions Mr Allen, a florist with A. Glark Tic in South Sudbury. It records family ties and local business associations without a clear event or date.
Sudbury Firemen announce the annual ball at the town hall on February 21 the eve of Washington's Birthday. George Tobin's orchestra will provide the music for dancing.
Sudbury Art Center started a wood carving class last Saturday from 2 to 4 PM. Instructor Miss Constance Crook of Lincoln leads students including Remsen Mary Briggs, Walker, Helen Fay, Natalie Eaton, Doris Priest, Pamela Hill, Blaine Hill, and several others in developing carved works with steady interest.
Concoré siss Edna D Bourke superintendent of the hospital compiles the monthly summary for surgical and medical cases obstetrical and infant care births and diagnoses. It lists operations performed X rays taken and laboratory tests with the largest number in hospital.
Miss Gladys Terese Zap daughter of Mrs Helena Zap of 196 Main Street married James C Malcolm son of Mrs Arthur K Malcolm at St Bridget’s Church. The ceremony followed by a reception at 196 Main Street hosted by a Maynard High School alum groom. Bridal party included the sister of the bride and relatives from Maynard Hudson Concord Beverly and others. The couple planned a wedding trip and gift exchange featured a gold collar necklace from the bride.
In a brief note the Concord Stuart Garland group explains the annual Greater Community Fund Drive concluded last week. The message thanks supporters for cooperation and contributions to the drive.
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