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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
2
Maynard area residents receive word of Exalted Ruler’s Night and class initiations at local lodges. Army enlistments and discharges are noted for Fort Devens units, with residents awaiting or returning from service. Local appointments, parishes events, and short personal updates fill the page.
Cpl William J Joyce of 3 Dartmouth Street received an honorable discharge at Westover Field last Friday after three years and six months service with the Army Air Forces He served overseas in the European theater his duties were airplane and engine mechanic He earned the Victory and Good Conduct medals prior to enlistment he worked for the American Cyanamide and Chemical company before joining the service.
The regular Company drill of the 5th Co Massachusetts State Guard was held Monday night with bayonet practice and riot duty led by Captain Byers and Lt Dodds. At Fitchburg the team represented included Corp Batulin Pots Eaton Daigle Holly and Jones chosen to bowl Monday night. Cooks served Frankforts sauerkraut and hot coffee. Non commissioned officers school will be held Thursday night and all non commissioned officers are expected to attend.
Maynard Miss Nancy Sheri celebrated her fourth birthday with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Sheridan at Hillside Street. A large decorated cake centered the table as refreshments were served and the youngsters enjoyed a general good time.
A solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Dr Francis Miaskiewicz at St. Casimir's for Pfc Joan Gidziewski and Pfc Thomas Tanigan, two town and parish youths who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I. Roosevelt stamp collection, over 1,000,000 stamps valued at $100,900, soon to be sold.
Mr and Mrs Maynard Holmes of Manomet Mass were weekend guests at homes of Mr and Mrs Harry Bumpus of Prown Street. Holmes had recently returned from the ETO. Mr and Mrs Steven Maloney of Amesbury were weekend visitors, guests of Mrs Maloney’s parents Mr and Mrs Michael Murray of Parker Street.
Maynard Warren Johnson of 111 Concord Street announces candidacy for the school committee in the upcoming Town election. A Maynard lifelong resident, father of two, he blames politics in schools and says someone should focus on the schools rather than personal or business interests. A local graduate, he has long been active in town affairs and the Republican Town Committee.
The Past Noble Grand Association of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge No. 54 will host a program on February 7 led by Helen Leithead P.N.G. featuring a mock wedding with refreshments. Changes to the calendar shift the February 28 and March meetings to rehearsals and initiation.
Mrs Charles Primiano thanks friends and neighbors for cards flowers and gifts during her stay as a patient at Massachusetts General Hospital. Signed by Mrs Charles Primiano of 42 Parker Street.
Classified ad notes brand new 300 Chick Oil Brooder and 15 dozen quart fruit jars for sale. Includes contact Maynard 157 W 12 for details.
Nellie Malinowski daughter of Mrs Theresa Malinowski Marlboro and Charles F Castanza son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Castanza Maynard were married at St Ann church Marlboro the ceremony officiated by Rev Felix Mancini. The bride wore a sheer melon colored suit and a sister Helen Jusseaume served as matron of honor. Best man was James Pantera. A family reception followed at the bride’s home. After a wedding trip to New York the couple will live at 231 Liver Street Marlboro.
Maynard Democratic Town Committee met at the Town House and set the caucus for Tuesday February 19. Candidates must file with the committee by 12 PM Tuesday February 12 to appear on the ballot. A follow up meeting is announced for Sunday at 2 PM at the Town House.
Despite inclement weather a good crowd attended the monthly Penny Sale of the Maynard Council Knights of Columbus. Prizes were distributed, entertainment by the Bats ford Family of Stow and Albert Mariano of Maynard. James B Farrell chaired the event with a committee including Herbert Martin and Joseph Boothroyd. A future Penny Sale was announced for February 22.
Emma Theresa Paul daughter of James J Paul and John Stephen Tombeno Jr son of John S Tombeno were married at St Bridget's Church Maynard in a nuptial mass. Rev Bernard Kane officiated. Attendants included Agnes B Clancy matron of honor and Richard E Tombeno as best man. A reception followed at Russo's Restaurant with guests from Maynard Concord Acton and more. The couple will live in West Concord.
Maynard plans to enter physiotherapy school while serving as Hospital Apprentice first class Taimy T Grekula aged 17 of Tremont Street was honorably discharged from the WAVES at the U S Naval Separation Unit New York City on January 15 She served on active duty 26 months at the U S Naval Hospital Great Lakes New Jersey then at the Low Pressure Chamber School Cherry Point North Carolina before working as a Low Pressure Chamber technician at the Naval Air Station Miami Her brothers Taito Grekula and Tevvo Grekula also recently discharged from the Army in 1945 and 1946 respectively
1st Lt. Edward C. Fearns was honorably discharged from the United States Army the past week per Fort Meade Maryland. He is the son of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Fearns of 7 Haynes Street and is married to Mrs Marjorie R Fearns of 1850 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton.
The Board of Selectmen announces a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 at the Selectmen's Room in the Town House. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented at that time to the secretary of the Board. William of Dain, Chairman.
Maynard Garden Club will meet at Mrs Howard Wilson's Brooks Street on Monday February 4. The subject is Evergreens and shrubs with each member contributing thoughts on a shrub or evergreen. A garden quiz will occur and members should respond to the roll call by noting the year’s most interesting program. Light refreshments will be served.
Miss Ruth Hunt was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower last week at the home of Mrs Anthony Grigas. Hosts Mrs Mert Lawlor and Mrs Grigas, with about twenty five friends from Maynard Acton and Ras attended.
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