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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
3
Lieut Sellar, son of Mr. and Mrs. 325 Church Street Marlboro, is stationed at the Boston depot. A 1931 Norwood High School and Becker College graduate, he later served as a private and entered officer candidate school. In February he transferred to Camp Edwards for term master training and procurement.
The movement notes Lt. Sellar and eight others in class eight of five officers to take part in depot operation theory and practice. It states Lt Sellar is married and lists his home address as 1400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC.
Private Pilot class Robert C. Soucy receives a corporal promotion at Westover Field. A graduate of Monsignor Coyleigh Trade School, he enlisted May 36 and previously worked at Waterbury Hearing Co in New Britain Conn. Soucy, a baseball fan, serves as a tank driver at the base.
Ail Lillian Ka ner daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Kajander became bride of Frederick Potter this Sunday at 3 PM at Manishk Congregational church. Rev George Koponen officiated the ceremony with sister Naima Kajander as maid of honor and Frederick Potter as best man. The couple plans to reside at Camp Shelby Mississippi.
Marlboro announces four playground centers will close for summer on Friday August 13. A three day special program of sports runs at Ward Park on August 10 11 and 12 under Miss Ann Burke with instructors. Events include relays dashes bicycle race pet show doll carriage parade baseball throws kite race potato sack races and a pie eating contest. A championship game pits Stevens against Ward Six for the playground title.
The Gen Joseph Badger Chapter N S id A Dta offers a student loan fund for local boys and girls who have completed at least one year of college. Applicants contact Mrs Howard Brown or Mrs George M Moore to apply, aiding many to complete their education through state Daughters of the Revolution support.
The obituary notes Marlboro High School student Marlboro Hiott P. Sortie, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Maan of Church street, who entered service as an aviation cadet at Fort Devenson awaiting deployment. He excelled in school sports and was a Student Council member.
Marriage intentions filed by Ro Sand E Nelson of 426 Freedom Street Hopedale and Clara L Engl of 52 Harrison Place Marlboro and by Ed L Giard of Marlboro and Lago Grraae 2% Conta Avenue Okt.
Amid drought conditions, gardeners in Maynard County report strong results. Amateurs plant nutritious vegetables, keeping pantries well supplied while many others struggle.
Maynard Ertene Johanna Jarvi four month old daughter of Sergeant Ernest A. Jarvi was christened at her grandmother’s home. Rev Koponen officiated. Attendees included John and Fiina Jokela Jarvi, Mrs Hanna Jokela, Salme Jokela, Charles Hekkala by proxy in Africa, Jane Hekkala, Edward Jarvela. Sgt Jarvi serves with the U S Army Air Force somewhere in North Africa.
The fifth week of Bly Asst playground classes began Monday under director William Spokes. Pupils from Emerson playground exhibit handiwork, sewing, and crafts at the vacant Mill Dam store. Emerson School has about 125 pupils. West Concord about 75.
Marlboro business figure Marlboro Russell B Frye of the John Frye Shoe Company will join 600 executives from firms in Massachusetts as guests of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts to observe two days of events and discussions focused on industrial development and corporate collaboration.
Acton youngsters including Frei Putnam Eleanor Coyne Davie Coyne Xumi Knippie Bevan Rocks Barbara Allen Janet Flagg Julla ar Patricia Barry John Spencer Marilen Moody Davidoe Tihengman William ai Strack Kenneth Marbi Carrol Feltus Hale Hatfield George Hatfield Sally Jewell Sylvia Jewell Betty Anne Gates James Gates Caroline Gates and instructors participated in a beginner class at Lake Walden this summer despite transportation and staffing challenges. An exhibition closed the session with friends in attendance. Mrs Edgar Rolian of West Gonaone was among the observers.
The article notes that among the 256 popes of the Roman Catholic Church, about one third adopted only five names. Specifically 23 used John, 16 Gregory, 18 Benedict, 14 Clement, and 13 Innocent.
In Maynard Ragweed appears in sod land and Victory Garden plots with stirred ground and rainfall. The weed is identifiable by its cut leaves and bright green color and, though a pest, can be pulled up easily to protect budding plants and reduce fever-related allergies.
The local board issued tire credits or permits in Acton amid a list of names and figures referenced in the sparse OCR. The damaged text mentions individuals such as Bain Mouee Schnair Ha mus Lowden Shaw and Feltus with partial notes on Seashore Lie and R. W. Feltus.
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