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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
2
A string of New England and nearby trips shows residents from Newfoundland to Maine and New York are now on extended vacations. The listings name Patrick and Mrs McGrath in Newfoundland, Johany Finch in Oklahoma, families visiting New Hampshire, Springfield, Greenfield, and Bar Harbor, plus nurses and former officials traveling or recovering from illness.
Helmi Kulma la Salo of Nine Riverbank Road, former Maynard High School graduate, completed work at Katherine Gibbs School in Boston and secured a position through the Placement Department of the Walter Thompson Company in New York City.
Maynard police officers from the metropolitan district attended a Masonic degree with the Charles A. Welch Lodge A F and A M meeting Thursday evening in Masonic Hall. The Anchor and Ark Glee Club performed several selections and refreshments were served.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for the kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of our mother Mrs Alma A Keto.
Town appears quiet as workers from Ameri can Woolen take annual vacations. Many employees have traveled to New England and New York State, evident in the commute-free streets and shuttered storefronts.
In the town, Assabet Mills dispersed its yearly vacation pay last Friday. Employees with over one year of service received two weeks, while those with one year got one week. The plant will reopen on Monday after the vacation period.
Patricia Louka of Haynes Street, Maynard, formerly of Meynard High and Katherine Gibbs Boston, has secured a position through the Placement Department of Busifie School in Comberdae Massachusetts.
Miss Gertrude Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Brad Parker of Chandler Street is enjoying a two week vacation at Corbett's Pond Windham New Hampshire.
Holy Name beat Clinton V F W 7 to 1 as pitcher Watts held the visitors to four hits. Every Holy Name player had at least one hit led by Wasil Mariano with two doubles and a single driving in a run. Mariano also played flawless defense with 17 chances at first without an error.
Mrs Arthur Forare of Huntington Mass and Mrs Sandstrom of Byron Long Island were weekend guests. Rev and Mrs George Koponen hosted Paul Koponen and family. Kay and Wally Waltes of Quincy visited. Richard Koponen spent the week with Gustaf Tyback in Sandwich Cape Cod. Arthur F Li from Carbarry sailed on the Nicholas Gilman for China last Thursday. Jake Leonard R is in Trostburg. Frank Veracka is at Dover Foxcroft Maine for the summer.
Holy Name drops a 5 to 4 decision to Framingham Collegians in a Central Mass league twilight contest. Morrell faltered late allowing four hits and a sacrifice for Framingham’s winning rally in the seventh. George Li Arop starred with two singles and a double driving in runs in the second as Holy Name built an early lead before Framingham rallied for the win.
A notices in this headquarters Fitchbore call officers of the 29th Infantry M S G Regiment to attend a meeting on July 10 1946. Absence must be submitted in writing. Press relations men also meet Captain Clapp at 2030 the same day to discuss sample publicity.
Civilian Production Administration head Small warns the coal strike set back output of autos and consumer goods by months, estimating billions in lost production and wage costs. He notes record postwar consumer goods in spring but explains shortages persist due to purchasing power and planned price ceilings. He projects a looming labor shortage and highlights housing and building materials impacts across industries.
The administration plans to ease civilian production constraints by midyear through July and August. Herbert Rose states the policy will maintain existing length limits and suppress rumors about changes.
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Maynard residents face mandatory submission of full ration books to buy sugar amid OPA policy, with grocers reporting stamp alterations and warnings to bring complete books to stores. Merchants warn of stock replenishment challenges and urge cooperation to ensure fair shares for all households.
At a Maynard meeting the Knights of Columbus directors for the year ahead were elected. Harold J organ, secretary, and Daniel Connors, treasurer, were named officers. The director slate includes Joseph E Boothroyd as president and Michael J Veleno as vice president with Harold J Morgan as secretary and Daniel F Connors as treasurer. Additional members listed are Frank C Sheridan, William J Smith, J Francis Cleary, Harold V Sheridan, Thomas J Duggan, Herbert W Martin, John F Flaherty, Joseph Byrne, James C Mahoney, John E Hannon, Ralph I Sheridan and James B Barrell.
A group of Old Timers challenge the current youths to a national pastime game against St Bridget's Holy Name Society. Signed veterans include Tan ia Topper Joe Sezerzen Mike Zapareski Joe Boulden Fred Loftus Johnny Fiigard Don Lent Frank Kamesh and managers Jenny Tierney and Dick Lawson.
Mrs James Ma Honey chairman of the local Red Cross says 97 children have registered for a four week water safety course in July. Buses transport the children to Lake Boone each day with supervision by Mrs Charles Warren and Mrs James Boudreau. Miss Sheila Broderick Marlboro is instructor and Fred Wasiluk is lifeguard.
Many stores will close for the Fourth of July holiday and continue through the balance of the week beginning Thursday.
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