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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
2
The piece records fishermen near Concord River and Lake Boon reporting bass up to five pounds. Alfred Poyser, recently relocated to Alaska, is mentioned with details of a 21 day leave and family visitors. Local names include Te Downey, Carol Lee Downey, Kester Downey, Minnie Downey, and Nancy Budreau.
Alexander Clernak son of Mr and Mrs Clernak of Glendale was stationed near Fort Myers Florida after earning his silver pilot wings and being promoted to Sergeant On leave he had been a popular student at the High School and graduated in 1941 This item highlights his wartime service and promotion.
A report describes a three acre root spread found near a giant sequoia site. Researchers note the unusual growth pattern and its potential impact on nearby trees. Local botanists allocate resources to monitor the area and study the phenomenon.
Seaman Tobin plans to return to his post in Jacksonville Florida after a twelve day furlough. His brother Bernard joined him for a visit and Mrs Doris Larson returned from Texas where her husband P F C William Lars is stationed at Sheppard Field. Albert Connors returned to work after vacation and Miss Aline Keough won third prize in the Raytheon Beauty contest at RKO Keith's Boston. James Ledgard and his assistant Pred Beane raised a 24 foot flag pole on Summer Street adding patriotic flair to the neighborhood.
Before August 7 Maynard-Dog owners who have not renewed the leemacs of their dogs are reminded to complete renewal no later than August 7. If not done, authorities may issue summons.
A large Maynard group attended the funeral Monday morning in Pittsfield for Barton Clemens former chief inspector at General Electric and brother in law of George E White. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George E White Mr and Mrs R E White and daughter.
Miss Marilyn Riley visits her aunt Mrs Walsh in Dorchester for two weeks. A $25 War Bond prize will be awarded Friday evening at Russo's by St Anthony's Society of Maynard and Concord to benefit disabled servicemen. Mrs Henry Ledgard and son Henry Jr returned Friday from Hampton Beach. Lieut Edward C Fearns of 7 Haynes Street is promoted to first lieutenant with the Chemical Warfare Division at Mt. Tom. Mr and Mrs John Sullivan return to 80 Nason Street after Hampton Beach vacation.
The commentary praises wearing jewels with an evening sweater and notes the style looks well formed and elegant as pictured. It emphasizes good form in accessorizing for evening wear.
Walfred Rihilouma, once a local resident, has come back to visit his sister Mrs. Carl Hills on Fairfield street. An accomplished musician, he previously moved to Bermuda where he holds extensive real estate. His father ran a bakery on Main street. He travels with his family and plans to return after the visit.
Gerald Neé and family moved from 21 River Street. Residents including Miss Virginia T. Taylor of Jackson College and Mrs. John W. Taylor of Concord are on vacation at Hampton Beach. Miss Taylor was elected Secon Stage Council dorm representative. Several residents, including Miss Evelyn Walsh and Miss Beverly Starrett, are at Girl Scout Camp Buzzards Bay. Mrs. T Hickey and daughter Mary Bridget Emro enjoy a vacation in Dry Mills Maine.
Rev George A Koponen leads Congregational services in Maynard with a mid week social hour after coffee table fellowship. Mrs Emma Murts and Mrs Lena Mattila sponsor the coffee event. Alfred Ruhiluoma of Bermuda and daughter Jean attended the Sunday service and will perform at an August 8 concert to raise funds for the church organ.
Rev. Niskanen will lead a July 31 ladies aid program at 8 pm in the church vestry. Sunday service at 10:30 am at the church, with a reception that evening for the new pastor. An August 3 ladies aid meeting is planned at the Wilmonen home Rimwood Street at 8 pm.
Rev Herbert F Fi minister leads Sunday 10 46 am service at Maynard Massachusetts with a sermon on Our Streplord and future Sundays covering No Wanting Beside the Still Waters The Restoration of Souls Thy Goodness and Thy Mercy A large delegation from our church will attend Sterling services with Rev Bernard Jasen of Pittsburgh as speaker Sunday afternoon Services at 200 pm and 7 40 pm daily this week A women’s delegation will attend Thursday afternoon and evening Miss Margaret will be the attendant on Thursday amid vacation notes
The remark about everyone talking about the weather but no one doing anything reflects a misattribution. It originates with Charles Dudley Warner in the Hartford Courant in 1890, not Twain, and the route to Twain’s credit remains unclear.
Maynard men in the U S Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri discovered they were almost neighbors though unacquainted. Armas Haapanen of 119 Walthem Street Maynard had the Maynard News mailed to him by his sister and a fellow soldier Peter Kugima of Sudbury Court Maynard spotted him reading it. A happy reunion followed as they shared town news and mutual friends.
A 35th birthday celebration was held for Beet Hane at the Maynard Golf Club last Saturday evening. Guests from Framingham Worcester Springfield Stow and Maynard attended a buffet luncheon. Mr Kane received a purse and a dozen new golf balls. A presentation speech was made by Miss Shirley Jensen.
The Office of Price Administration reduced tire allotments to 18 000 for the nine western states including Washington county, down from 21 000 in July. Local boards issue certificates only to merit card holders for new tires and to B card holders for recapped tires. Rationing aims to conserve scarce tires amid production problems in Akron and limited Grade III tires on the market.
Maxwell Field statistician for the New England Shoe and Leather Association told a hearing panel that a proposed 12 percent motor truck rate increase would raise shoe costs in New England by one to two cents per pair. The petition to raise truck rates was heard by the ICC and state utilities commissions at the State House. Field urged postponement until after shoe rationing and price ceilings are lifted, with a decision not expected for at least six weeks.
A math analogy compares the ratio of a million to a billion with the ratio of a cent to a ten dollar bill, both expressing a one to thousand relationship in simple terms. The comparison highlights proportional scaling and unit value differences between currency and large numbers.
The War Department funds Army Emergency Relief to ease financial distress for soldiers and their families. In partnership with the American Red Cross, the program offers aid regardless of rank or relation, with Lt. R. C. Heinig handling local requests for assistance.
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