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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
2
Local readers note a furlough completed by e Macrae as Anderson and his report to Camp Leféutie North Carolina. Visitors include John Bayle from Dorchester and Mother Melora receiving condolences for Mrs Rose Melora. A baby shower honors Mrs Arvo Maki with gifts from Mrs Frederick Bottcher and others.
A public health notice outlines a vaccination clinic set for Wednesday afternoon from 2 30 to 3 80. Edwards Cremer will be present alongside Edith public health officials to discuss welfare and local earth concerns in Johnstown with Lester F Clark and Howard L Clark named.
A farewell testimonial was tendered to Wilfred Riley by many friends in Eagles Hall on Saturday night. He received a purse of money in recognition of joining the Army this week. Eugene Callahan, a pharmacist, stationed in New York, spent the weekend with his family. Pfe. Waine Osplento, stationed in Texas, enjoyed furlough with his family on Powder Mill road.
Maynard High defeated Wayland 9 to 3 at Crowe Park marking their sixth win of the season. Wayland opened with a 30 run in the first frame before Maynard's orange and black squad rallied in the fourth to seize control and finish strong. Coaches Pop Gladwin of Wayland and Dick on of Maynard, both ex-teammates of the Middlesex Laundry nine, were prominent figures in the stands.
The Maynard high school baseball team, led by Coach Dick Lawson, aims to finish its season with a Midland Legeté game against Marlboro at Crowe Park this Saturday. The revival has built a capable squad as many players play competitive baseball for the first time, following two decisive wins over Milford, a first in their sport’s history.
A large group from Maynard joined the Annual Conference of the Finnish Christian Endeavor Union in Quincy last weekend. Miss Lillian Pekkala was elected president, with Agda Reini and Irene Hekkala on the board. The union, spanning districts from Maine to New Jersey, voted to hold the Bible conference at Fitchburg Church Camp in Westminster two weeks in July.
Mary EE McAuslin Lawton 75 of 8 Brooks street died at home last Sunday afternoon. Born in Danvers she lived in Maynard over 70 years. A charter member of the Maynard Woman's Club and member of the Eastern Star and Maynard Grange she leaves a daughter Mrs Bertham Davis two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were held at her home Wednesday at 2 30 with Rev Norman Mac Lean officiating. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery under Fowler Funeral Service direction.
The Board of Health holds the second and final Free Dog Clinic in the Town building from 9:30 to 1:30 this Saturday morning. Dr. Gerald O Malley of Clinton leads the clinic with Josiah Herrick assisting. many animals were inoculated at the first clinic and every owner is urged to have their dog treated.
The Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts another penny sale at its hall tomorrow night. The main attraction is a comedy sketch titled Some Class featuring Ginny Fertile and her pupils. Patrons expect an evening of genuine mirth.
Johnson Pharmacy Inc promotes Emerald Oil claiming quick relief for sore feet and callouses. Advertising states 15 minutes to dull pain and that regular use clears corns, soften skin, and restores comfort with a money back guarantee.
Mrs Ailda Aho of Marlboro Street received two dozen red American Beauty roses sent by her son Private First Class Toivo R Aho an Aviation Engineer stationed overseas with Sergeant Malcolm Trees and Oliver Trees in the United States Army. he recently met Frankie Downey, U S Navy in the Gauadal canal. Trees is a graduate of Massachusetts State College and has spent nearly two years in the Pacific. Pvt Bruno Arcist, stationed at Parris Island, enjoyed a brief furlough with his wife and family locally.
Maynard ration board last week issued permits for tires tubes and gasoline. Names include William B Croft Chester F Sawyer Amos Kupala Waine Williams Mae Arcters Amos Kujala Anthony Piecewic and Margaret Boothroyd with allocations listed for Grade One and Three tires passenger tires and tubes plus Maynard gasoline quota for Amos Kujala at eight gallons.
Growers report that mixing phenothiazine powder with salt, kept before flocks on pasture, controls nodular worms and reduces labor. M W Muldrow of Arkansas Extension notes one pound phenothiazine per thirty sheep per month, with higher doses for unresponsive game sheep. Adult dose is about one ounce. lambs under 40 pounds need about half an ounce.
The regular meeting of the Board of selectmen was held Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 in the Town House Selectmen's Room. Applications for licenses or permits should be presented to the board. William J. Ball, Secretary, William Stockwell.
U S Department of Agriculture scientists report eight developments to boost wartime food security. Sweet potato meal compares with corn for steer feed. sagebrush mowing improves pasture species and beef gains. Hogs gain less after 275 pounds. small hay in rations helps hogs. Legume hays favored. Grain sorghums rival corn in laying hen diets. Calves rearings require less milk. Cows fed legume hay and silage excel on one ration. Insecticide substitutes aid potato leafhopper and other pests. 85 new crop varieties released by plant breeders.
Ground hogs hooves may become a protein supplement for animal feed when finely ground and mixed with other proteins but likely not practical as the sole protein source. Studies by Gordon Newell and C A Elvehjem at the University of Oklahoma show hoof powder must comprise about 30 percent of the ration to affect chick growth and pairs well with soybean oil meal. processing methods must be standardized and hog hoof powder not yet produced commercially due to labor and equipment limits.
The United Cooperative Society of Maynard will celebrate its centennial with a festival at Vote Picnic grounds on June 24 and 25. Saturday’s Midsummer dance at the Vose Pavilion starts at 8 p m with The Shep Essem orchestra and refreshments. Educational Committee organizes the social event. Sunday program to be announced later.
Maynard Congregational Church led by Rev. George A Koponen holds mid week service June 1 with social hour and Coffee Table hosted by Mr and Mrs George Malmberg. Sunday June 4 offers Sunday school at 10 00 a m and evening service at 7 00 p m followed by monthly Vestry meeting. Confirmation classes meet Mon Wed and Fri at 4 p m. Methodist Church led by Rev. Herbert Fulton schedules worship at 10 45 a m with topic Are You Afraid to Climb and church school at 9 30 a m. Youth Fellowship meets in chapel and June ends the season with pastor covering Sudbury June services at 9 30 a m.
A. H. Nigskanen pastor announces no services on Sunday. The Conference of Luther Leagues meets in Lanesville Massachusetts on Tuesday June 6. Ladies Aid meets at A Laaksa home in Stow at 7 30 p m Thursday June 8 choir practice starts at 7 p m
Rev Norman C McLean to lead morning worship at 10 46 with Holy Communion. The choir will provide music and Rev Mr McLean will preach. Church school meets at 9 30 and 10 45 to rehearse for Children Day on June 11. Juniors and Intermediates gather 4 00 pm. Pilgrim Fellowship holds last meeting of season Sunday afternoon. The Church Count will meet.
The Congregational Service Group holds its monthly meeting at 67 Great Road tonight at 7 30 led by Mrs F J Cunning ham. The Ladies Benevolent Society meets this afternoon at the parsonage 30 Brooks Street with guests from the Women’s Association of East Boston Congregational Church. Miss Gilda Garbone, War Department employee in Washington DC, visiting her parents on Thompson Street.
A new aerosol bomb device will revolutionize insecticide distribution. The small cylinder disperses pyrethrum extract in sesame oil under high pressure using a liquefied refrigerant, with Freon and related chlorides mentioned as potential components.
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