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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
2
Local notices recount sermons at Holy Trinity Marlboro and Lenten services at St George's. Mizpah lodge and Maynard Grange plan programs, while Maynard Woman's Club hears Louise Dyer Harris. Community births, travel, and military entries noted with several family visits and farewells.
The item notes a Redemptorist priest preaching a Lenten series to be held Tuesday and Friday afternoons. It adds local mentions of Ernest Jarvi, a well known former athlete and lifeguard in Miami, plus Private Charles Williams at Fort Wright and Ruth Cleary visiting family on Main Street. John Karpiechik returns from a hotel job in Miami.
Maynard Clyde Francis McAl- Meter Jr, son of Clyde and Mrs McAllister, celebrated his first birthday at home on River Street with a party for young friends. A large cake graced an attractively decorated table as guests including Ernie Dickie Leo Bates Raymond Graft Eddie Deane Tommy Goco Charles Helin Jr. Gerald Connors and others from Maynard and Springfield attended.
John Naszenic age 63 a longtime Maynard resident died at Holy Ghost Hospital after a long illness. Born in Russia he leaves a brother in Lawrence. Funeral held Friday morning at the Russian Orthodox church on Prospect Street with burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
Maynatry i Miss Tyyne S. K e Mola daughter of Mr and Mrs John Klemola of 28 Parker street Maynard was united in marriage to George B Glad of Gardner at the Finnish Congregational parsonage Sunday afternoon officiating Reverend George A Koponen They were attended by Mr and Mrs Hugo J Saarinen After a short wedding trip they will reside in Lynn where Mr Glad is employed as a machinist by General Electric Company
Maynard Maynard and William E Freeman launch a local firm at 57 Butler Avenue Maynard specializing in plumbing and heating. They offer refrigeration and oil burner and stoker service.
Maynard-Leslie Smith of Concord Street Maynard formerly of Lancaster received a farewell gathering at Alder Brook Lodge Lancaster from relatives and friends before he joins the U S Navy. A Lancaster High School 1917 graduate and Lancaster Outing Club member he played baseball and helped the team win many games.
Maynard residents Mr and Mrs Hans Erikson of Great Road returned home Friday night from a Florida vacation. They were on a northbound train that preceded the fatal head on collision in Florida and were on a siding about three miles from the crash site. Local friends were alarmed when word spread they were aboard one of the trains involved.
Maynard William V. Hansen, tree warden, named chairman of Wood Fuel Production by the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety, urges immediate ordering of fuel wood and suggests individuals cut their own supply. Stumpage costs average about $1 per cord, with hurricane timber owners offering wood for choppers to cut for woodland improvement and fire hazard reduction. Farm Security Administration will assist small woodland owners to finance cordwood cutting similar to food scraps.
Edward Donahue of 2 Douglas Avenue appears on the Tean’s list at Boston College for the first semester, a Lawrence Academy graduate majoring in History. Corporal Charles Kulevich and Private Nick Rudzick, stationed at Camp Edwards, were weekend visitors at their homes. Town Treasurer George H Guttridge enjoyed a holiday weekend visiting his son in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Harry B. Roberts of South Acton preaches the mid week Lenten sermon at the Finnish Congregational Church. After the service the missionary committee sponsors a cake sale led by Mrs. Amos Kytala Mrs. Otto Hytonen and Mrs. Henry Kytala. Coffee table hosted by Matti Sironen and Mr Matti Pudas. Sunday services list includes Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 am Christian Endeavor 5 pm and evening service 7 pm followed by church business meeting.
Richard Arlen in Torpedo Boat unveils a wood horn concept. Walter Pidgeon Maureen O Hara in How Green Was My Valeey headline star pairing. Laird Cregar born twelve pounds six ounces and Veronica Lake appears with Joel McCrea in This Gun for Hire. Joel McCrea profits from his ranch but reinvests in improvements. Jimmy Lydon in Henry and Dizzy breaks a rowboat for a Malibu Lake scene.
Rev. Lynne Townsend spoke at Wednesday night services as Rev. Leonard W. Fowler leads Lenten sermons. Next Sunday schedules show senior and junior school at 9 45 and primary beginners at 10 45 with a 10 45 divine worship service where the pastor will preach on True Diagnosis as part of the beatitudes series.
Rev. Berhard Hillila presides with a Saturday service by the men of the congregation. Sunday services are canceled locally while the pastor preaches at Peabody Rockport and Lanesville. Upcoming rehearsals and meetings include junior choir Monday at 4 pm and senior choir Thursday at 8 pm plus a Tradies Aid Society gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bauman Tuesday at 5 pm.
Acton plans a ten minute blackout this evening from 9:30 to 9:40 focusing on darkness for homes and outbuildings while traffic on Routes 2 and 111 remains moving. Wardens police and air raid staff supervise, with requests for minimal phone use and full cooperation for a potential real blackout.
The column recalls old champions from Maynard in cricket and soccer, noting state titles after World War I and local league successes. It highlights Maynard Cricket Club, Merrimac Valley soccer rivals, and notable players who helped raise regional sports pride before fading from current conversations.
The Navy Department reported that Frederick Alfred Genetti, 20, of Bedford, a former Lexington High School athlete, "gave his life in the line of duty" in the Navy. He enlisted in March 1941 as a second class seaman. He leaves four sisters and five brothers. Memorial mass planned for a future date.
A Sudbury Water District meeting was held Tuesday night in the town hall. Elected officers include John C. Hall moderator R B Hill clerk Roland Eaton auditor and BE Norman Bowrey commissioner for three years.
Sudbury Grange met Tuesday night in Grange Hall with Mrs Theda Schofield presiding as master. Frank P Davis, ill at installation, was made chaplain by Elroy Hawes and family suite. Members displayed heirlooms and shared stories about their treasures. Hugh Powers graduates top of his Brown and Nichols class. Peter Powers earns honor roll status there. both are sons of Mr and Mrs James H Powers.
Walter B. Stevens assisted by Officer Norman Perkins ejected two drunken couples from the Acton Center after they entered the town hall through an open door. The incident occurred Friday night as the strangers created a disturbance before being taken into custody.
Robert B Starbuck of High street South Acton is named Identification Officer for the Acton Committee on Public Safety. He will oversee issuing volunteer defense program cards for about 400 volunteers, with a call for volunteer typists and a photographer at Town hall Report Center.
Mrs Charles Strack and Mrs Harold Cunningham took Acton children Dorothy Wightman Virginia Cunningham Edith Strack Donald Cunningham and Billie Strack to see the Ice Follies at Boston Arena Friday night. Acton Garden Club hosts Guest Night on May 5 at the Acton Center Women s Clubhouse with horticulturist George Erickson speaking on Gardens in a Defense Program. Women's Church Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 pm at Acton Center Congregational church to sew a quilt and invite local women to join. Clarence Braman son of J W Braman West Acton has enlisted in the Navy awaiting orders.
Acton notes Middlesex County Selectmen Association meeting and luncheon set for Saturday February 28 at County Hospital Waltham. President James Edward Kinsley will preside and guest speaker Paul V. Hedden, assistant consultant with the National Resources Planning Board, will attend. A farewell party was given to the armed.
Brief notes show Acton teachers using winter vacation to visit friends and family with several local figures attending a Mid-winter conference of the Federation of Women's Clubs in Boston. The text mentions Mrs. C. S. Laffin and others, alongside Marjorie Jones of the school faculty visiting Conway.
A capacity crowd attended the Acton Grange event at Town Hall on Friday hosted by Acton Grange Jimmie and Dick radio caterers. Proceeds fund porch yarn to knit sweaters for Fort Devens duty. T C Gallagher won a cake.
A roster update lists individuals scheduled for duty at the Report Center for the rest of the month. Names include Martin Goodswin Foley Miss Virginia Milbery Peggy Whitcomb Carl Harold Freeman Mrs Henr Doyle Albert Durkee Milbery Mrs Mary Spinney Jon Craig Roger Newell Fannie Davis and George Riff Acton.
Mr and Mrs William P on South Main street hosted eight guests at Sunday events. Mrs Cameron sat among gifts during her birthday noon meal. About 150 were served at the coat 9 dinner at the Univ Church Sunday noon. Town Hall at Acton is the latest read of local happenings.
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