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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1941
Page
6
Rough note shows West Acton district Catholic Club counting roughly 100 members at a Wednesday regular meeting. Details truncated.
A monthly meeting at A R Hall featured Robert Bushnell unable to attend. The talk titled How A winger Looks at the Future stressed public opinion guides government. Roosevelt hesitation to deepen war involvement was noted. Inter state commerce and state rights were discussed. Thomas C. Gallagher presided during business time. Summer picnic planned for July 18 at Ashby under Frank Whowley. Leo Roche overseeing picnic plans. The club aims to reach 300 members by December end.
Northboro authorities ramp up speed enforcement as summer traffic peaks. Police Chief Francis P. Bodreau warns drivers against speeding through the town square and continues campaigns begun to curb motor law violations.
Reverend Bernard Hillila, soon to lead the Lutheran Church here, will deliver his opening sermon on Sunday morning July 20. He previously served as acting pastor last summer and recently completed ministerial studies at Suomi College in Hancock Michigan, with ordination this June.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Winchenbaugh and Edward Henry Neville were married in St Michael's Church Bedford by Rev John Donegan. The bride's sister Dorothy served as maid of honor and George Neville was best man. The couple will reside in West Somerville after a Belmont Country Club reception and a wedding trip.
Maynard Miss Juliu Launola daughter of Henry Launola Burns Court Maynard and Wino Barck of Franklin were married last Sunday at the bride's home. Rev George Koponen Finnish Congregational pastor performed the ceremony in presence of relatives and close friends. Attendants were Esther Williams sister of the bride and Birgit Barck groom’s brother. After a honeymoon the couple will reside in Franklin.
A damaged newspaper fragment notes a hole in a structure caused by a lightning storm on Sunday. Readable details are limited, with unclear location and affected parties.
A five day hiatus delays Liegman from finishing his flying course until next week. Mrs Liebman shows slight improvement but remains seriously ill.
Sudbury residents gathered at the town hall for Civilian Defense instruction. Miss Halloran led sessions on air wardens duties gas combat and first aid for air attacks. Attendance averaged over fifty. Halloran departs for six weeks, with plans to resume work upon return.
About seventy five men gathered Tuesday evening for a fire drill and State Guard training. They heard Joseph B. Way, a civilian defense student from Boston, outline emergency measures. A Saturday meeting will launch a non commissioned officers school and aims to attract more young men aged 18 to 25.
Maynard and Mrs Leo Downey of Charles street quietly observed the 14th anniversary of their marriage with a family gathering at their home on Monday evening. Refreshments and a social gathering comprised the event.
Reports from Berlin Riga indicate a major naval base fall to Nazi forces as German Finnish offensives breach the Russian border near Murmansk. In New York ten Brooklyn Navy Yard civilian employees were discharged in defense interests amid FBI fingerprint checks. General Wavell is replaced by Auchinleck. Wavell moves to India. Dr Merrill Joss defends murder charges. jury likely by tomorrow. Boston NEA condemns subversive propaganda in schools and proposes a committee to expose such activity.
The parish hall hosted a farewell testimonial for Rev Sherman Andrews who served two years as assistant rector. He was presented a purse of money by Rector Rev Drews and Mrs Andrews received a bouquet. The Young Girls Society provided refreshments as the Andrewses were joined by family and church members.
A Maynard protest denounces reductions to Women’s WPA projects and seeks to halt payroll cuts. Citizens voice worry over job losses and the fate of local public works programs as relief efforts face freeze.
The announcement credits President Daniel L. Marsh and Dean T. Lawrence Davis for presenting a scholarship based on high school average and leadership. Miss Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs N NorMan Davis of 8 Brooks Street, is noted among recipients.
A motivational line emphasizes perseverance after setbacks. Theodore Roosevelts idea urges individuals to return stronger after temporary defeats and seek triumph through persistence.
With the season opening yesterday anglers fished local ponds. Former Police Chiefs William A Berry and Guy T Moore reported strong luck at a Sherborn pond, returning with four bass and a pickerel after an early morning trip. The largest fish tipped over the scale.
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